Odia film industry turns 80 on Thursday. In the last eight decades, the industry has churned out many a hit film. The industry that began with a paltry Rs 30,000 has come a long way.
Bibhu Mohapatra: An Odia Boy who Designs for America’s Most Iconic
A small-town boy from Rourkela stitched his way into the wardrobes and hearts of some of the most famous women in America. This is the story of Bibhu Mohapatra.
Oye Odia!
Disclaimer: This piece of writing contains materials that you may find objectionable, encouraging rest of the communities to poke fun at you and demeaning an average person’s self-esteem. While proceeding you are admittedly siding with the author’s views and reading at your own risk. Go back if you are not. I am an Odia. Proud […]
A Senior Citizen’s Account of Bhubaneswar
The Old Town is in a desperate state, crying for survival. I still remember the time when Old Town, just a few kilometres across, was the hub of all activities.
Some Little Known Facts about Bhubaneswar
The temples in Bhubaneswar are regarded as having been built from the 8th to 12th centuries under Shaiva influence.
Haldhar Nag: A Poet par Excellence
Known as Lok Kabi Ratna in Odisha, Nag, who draws his themes from the rustic surroundings, writes mostly on nature, society, mythology and religion.
Clean Bhubaneswar – How Vijay Kumar Khatri Leads by Example
For the past couple of years, he has been visiting the Bhaskareswara Temple every single morning, spending his time there picking the trash on the grounds.
Some Little-Known Facts about Debasis Mohanty
The unassuming yet talented Cricketer from Bhubaneswar gave hope to Indian Cricket fans when fast bowling wasn’t India’s strong suit.
How to Start an SEO Company in Bhubaneswar
Building an SEO company in Bhubaneswar has its own challenges and stumbling blocks but you must learn how to overcome them if you want to emerge successful.
Some Inspiring Women Achievers of Odisha
These are some of many Odia women who have made it big in the face of insurmountable odds.
Shrijeet Mishra: An Odia Soaring High at the Times Group
Shrijeet Mishra, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director on the Board of Bennett, Coleman & Co Ltd (BCCL), is an Odia at heart.
Bhubaneswar: The Ancient Temple City Ready to Reinvent Itself
Odisha’s capital is counting on the smart city project to fix its creaking infrastructure.
Amidst the Blue Waters of Odisha
With a coastline of 485 km along the Bay of Bengal, Odisha is home to some of the best beaches in India. From Balasore to Ganjam, these pristine and beautiful beaches have everything to offer to a visitor from a clean sea bed to turquoise blue waters to golden sparkling sand.
Can Smart Cities Mission Survive These Challenges?
A critical analysis of the project raises many questions that are rather hard to answer. In other words, it will be difficult to say, at this point, whether the Smart Cities Mission can see through the challenges inherent to projects of such gigantic proportions.
Popular Personalities from Odisha You Should Know About
The following is a list of such personalities who are successful in their respective field of specializations and more importantly, celebrate their roots.
Nabakalebara: Legends and Reality (Book Review)
In this era of two-minute research noodles made viral through smart memes and quick tweety wits, Subhas Chandra Pattanayak’s “Nabakalebara: Legends and Reality” (Shabdasparsha, 2015) is not one that everyone would probably want to read.