Canada Odisha Society recently held its event for Kumar Purnima. It was a true celebration of Odia culture. Odias from all walks of life had turned out in huge numbers,although all the events(viz. Chanda Puja,Odissi Dance, Dance Jugalbandi, Gita…
Odia Dance Expert Anupam Nayak all set to become International Zumba Instructor
Anupam Nayak, a Bhubaneswar based Contemporary and Salsa dance expert who is a renowned dance choreographer in Odisha has judged Jhoom Odisha Jhoom (Mother’s special) and Little Star Kids reality show in Odisha, is all set to spread Zumba Fitness worldwide.…
Nice to see Bhubaneswar Sign added in Cupertino California USA both being sister cities
City of Cupertino unveiled directional signposts of their four sister cities. The city of Cupertino had welcomed Bhubaneswar, India, to the family, after the city council unanimously voted Aug. 16, 2011 to take on another sister city relationship. The cities are supposed…
Heard about this Odisha Villager who has goldmine of Autographs of world’s greatest?
Priyabrat Biswal lives in a small village in Odisha but this hasn’t come in the way of his building up a veritable treasure trove of autographs in images and letters from the Who’s Who of the world — 600 and…
US Naval Research Laboratory says Odisha Rice has no toxicity Which WestBengal or China Rice have
A latest research has shown that rice grown in Odisha does not have arsenic content. Unlike those produced in China or even in neighbouring West Bengal, rice from the State is found to possess no toxicity. Studies conducted at US…
Chicago Odisha Society takes out a float for Independence Day Celebration in Naperville
This is the second year a celebration was held in Naperville for Indian Independence Day, organized by the Naperville Indian Community Outreach group. Naperville’s Indian population is anywhere from 15 percent to 17 percent.The afternoon gathering kicked into high gear…
Awesome to see Dutee Chand on cover of New York Times Magazine print edition
The Humiliating Practice of Sex-Testing Female : Athletes For years, international sports organizations have been policing women for “masculine” qualities — and turning their Olympic dreams into nightmares. But when Dutee Chand appealed her ban, she may have changed the rules. One day in…
Awesome to see Cover Designed by Odia Girl Devangana Dash showcasing in Times Square New york
Here is a short description of the book Ayesha and the Firefish whose illustrated cover has been designed by Odia girl Devangana Dash. ‘Ayesha thought for a bit. Her parents had told her never to talk to strangers. But they…
Trained in Texas USA and Phillipines Odisha girl Shelvi Mishra now Commercial Pilot in Air Asia
Odia girl Shelvi Mishra joined the Air Asia as a commercial pilot in Bengaluru. After completing Aviation course, She took flying training in Texas in the US. Later, she too underwent training in Philippines. Shelvi is daughter of Dr Bipin…
Mitali and Bryna Hubbs Launch a startup FABRIQ in San Francisco for Modern Handbags with Odisha touch
FABRIQ, a brand new line of modern handbags made with authentic hand woven textiles from eastern India, is currently live on Kickstarter and raising funds to bring the project to life. FABRIQ founder – Mitali Pattnaik and creative director –…