An interesting aspect of the Konarak temple complex is the collapse of the main temple. Some scholars even believe that the main temple was never completed. Percy Brown asserted that the temple … [Read more...] about Where’s Remaining Portion of Konark Temple?
Documentaries
Pindiki Bahubalendra – The Legendary Guerilla Paika Fighter of Khurda Gada
Daruthenga, the village on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, has been in news for their resistance to garbage dumping. However, very few people are aware of the glorious past of the village which is the … [Read more...] about Pindiki Bahubalendra – The Legendary Guerilla Paika Fighter of Khurda Gada
The Top 8 English Medium Schools in Bhubaneswar
The panorama of schools in Bhubaneswar is huge. Enumerated with many vernacular medium schools since its establishment, the state capital started with 3 English Medium Schools- DM Public School, St. … [Read More...]
How Places in Bhubaneswar Got Their Names
Bhubaneswar, the city named after Lord Tribhubaneswar dates back to 2000 years. Evolving through centuries, from a mere collection of villages to becoming the state capital, the city has innumerable … [Read More...]
5 Street Foods the City Drools Over
Whether you’re a citizen of Bhubaneswar or just a tourist to the city, you can’t escape the aroma of the street foods in the city. We Bhubaneswarians have a thing for street foods, which is evident … [Read More...]
Deconstructing Odia Mentality: A Myth or Reality?
Since childhood till now, I have grown tired of hearing people use the phrase Odia Mentality in a variety of situations based on their personal experiences. However, it's hard to deny that this phrase … [Read More...]
Drone Montage of India Surf Festival 2016
Vishwajeet Dash, an aspiring inde-filmmaker has created this drone montage on the recently concluded India Surf Festival 2016 at Ramchandi beach, Konark Marine Drive, Odisha. The India Surf … [Read more...] about Drone Montage of India Surf Festival 2016
VSSUT, Burla – Glorious Since 1956
A seventeen-year-old, caught up in the race to get into NITs and IITs, decided to give a half-century-old college in a far off place called Burla a go. Shielded from the hullabaloo of big city life, … [Read more...] about VSSUT, Burla – Glorious Since 1956
Ganjam to Bollywood: Inspiring Journey of Vikram
In a classic rags-to-riches story, Vikram Swain from Antarigam in Ganjam district of Odisha has come a long way (literally and metaphorically!) from being an in an orphanage working in a park and … [Read more...] about Ganjam to Bollywood: Inspiring Journey of Vikram
Haldhar Nag: A Poet par Excellence
He has barely attended school, but five scholars have based their PhD research on this writer and poet from western Odisha who received the Padma Shri from the President recently. Haldhar Nag, the … [Read more...] about Haldhar Nag: A Poet par Excellence
Great Indian Trails – Ode to Odisha
Great Indian Trails - Odisha Tourism - Zee International - Episode 1 from ashwathram on Vimeo. … [Read more...] about Great Indian Trails – Ode to Odisha
Bhubaneswar Blues: a Stunning Video on the City
Bhubaneswar Blues, a documentary uploaded on YouTube by a group of city-based youngsters, is drawing some attention. The video, which captures the transition of the capital city from a pilgrimage … [Read more...] about Bhubaneswar Blues: a Stunning Video on the City
Man of God –Homeless not Heartless
What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? - Jean Jacques Rousseau Welcome to Bhubaneswar, the City of Temples – a city that boasts of a million population dwelling in accommodations … [Read more...] about Man of God –Homeless not Heartless
Dreaming with Sand – The Story of Sudarsan Pattnaik
He comes from where you and I could have given up on our dreams. At the tender age of 10, life forced him to work as a domestic help at his neighbor’s just so he could afford to fill his stomach. … [Read more...] about Dreaming with Sand – The Story of Sudarsan Pattnaik
4 Odisha Tourism Promos that Could Have Been Better
Our beloved Odisha has rich heritage and culture offering immense tourism potential for the state. But, we all know we need tools to promote our state well on platforms that really matter to our … [Read more...] about 4 Odisha Tourism Promos that Could Have Been Better
Life of a Sculpture Artist
Stone carving in Odisha is a traditional craft and has been practiced for centuries and reached dizzy heights of excellence due to disciplined efforts of generations. The huge repertoire of stone … [Read more...] about Life of a Sculpture Artist