While I was walking down one of the streets in the centre of our city, I saw an auto stopping by, and I rushed near it, as if I was in a great hurry to catch a flight, which was apparently not the … [Read more...] about The Three Wheeled Gallery On The Roads of Bhubaneswar
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30 Books of Odia Author and Historian Jagannath Prasad Das to Come Online on Odia Wikisource
Odia author and cultural historian Jagannath Prasad Das has recently permitted to re-license under a free license Creative Commons Share-Alike 4.0 or CC-BY-SA 4.0 for 30 volumes of his notable works. … [Read more...] about 30 Books of Odia Author and Historian Jagannath Prasad Das to Come Online on Odia Wikisource
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...]
Diwali in Odisha – Celebration of A Different Kind
Diwali is a unique celebration in Odisha. Here, the 'Festival of Lights' is not just limited to customary bursting of crackers and exchange of lip-smacking sweets, but also accompanied by Kali Puja … [Read more...] about Diwali in Odisha – Celebration of A Different Kind
Capital I – Controversy or Pride of Odisha?
December 2014 - I still remember the excitement within me - As a producer (rather co-producer) my first ever film - Capital I was getting censored and that too a feature film in my mother tongue - … [Read more...] about Capital I – Controversy or Pride of Odisha?
Bhitarkanika National Park: Odisha’s Mini Amazon
For those interested in mangroves and their hidden treasures, Bhitarkanika is the place to be in this holiday season. Located in Kendrapara district of Odisha, Bhitarkanika wetland is considered the … [Read more...] about Bhitarkanika National Park: Odisha’s Mini Amazon
Odia Wikisource to Celebrate Its First Anniversary in Bhubaneswar
Odia Wikisource, a sister project of Odia Wikipedia and a free online Odia-language library is celebrating its first anniversary in Bhubaneswar tomorrow i.e., 25th October, 2015. Available online at … [Read more...] about Odia Wikisource to Celebrate Its First Anniversary in Bhubaneswar
Cuttack’s Golden Durga Puja
In the Silver City of Cuttack, Durga Puja is unique in more ways than one. While the neighboring State of West Bengal hosts the autumn festival with theme-based pandals and idols, Odisha’s Millennium … [Read more...] about Cuttack’s Golden Durga Puja
Durga Puja: Celebrating Tradition
Durga Puja is is the only time of the year when around 2000 Bengalis of Bhubaneswar come together for community bonding. The Kalibari Durga Puja Samiti, on its part, takes care to offer them a taste … [Read more...] about Durga Puja: Celebrating Tradition
Must-See Eco-friendly Destinations in Odisha
Disclaimer: The following post has been originally written by Diana Sahu, which has appeared on her blog. It has been republished with due permission from the author for greater outreach. For sources … [Read more...] about Must-See Eco-friendly Destinations in Odisha
8 Things You Might not have Heard about Rasagola
#1. Rasagola was originated centuries ago in Jagannatha temple, Puri, Odisha. Rasagola is another delicacy from Odisha where Odisha is forgotten! But like many other important aspects of Odisha being … [Read more...] about 8 Things You Might not have Heard about Rasagola
Lost Temples of Odisha: Khajureswara
Lost temples of India is a project to tell the world about the less known temples of India with historical importance. Located at Khajura sahi, Sergarh in Baleswar district of Odisha, Khajureswara … [Read more...] about Lost Temples of Odisha: Khajureswara
Bara and Ghuguni of Rabi Bhai at Unit-6
Narrated by: Kaushik Chatterjee Originally Published at: Foodies of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Medu Vadas or "Bara" as they are better known in Odisha along with Ghuguni ( a curry made of chick peas or … [Read more...] about Bara and Ghuguni of Rabi Bhai at Unit-6