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Bhubaneswar Days
One rarely reflects on the city that one grows up in. People write eloquently and often with flattering platitudes about the their last vacation destination, about the last Euro trip that they … [Read more...] about Bhubaneswar Days
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...]
The Curious Case of Schooling in Bhubaneswar – My Observations
In 2003 when our neighbor shifted from Rourkela to Bhubaneswar in a hurry for no apparent reason, I was perplexed by their impulsive decision. When asked, their only reply was, “My brother’s son has … [Read more...] about The Curious Case of Schooling in Bhubaneswar – My Observations
Why It’s Hard to Trust Job Consultancies in Bhubaneswar
It’s been a year now and I still get chills on mention of the phrase “job hunting”. Not because I found the search procedure to be difficult but for the fear of getting looted officially and that too … [Read more...] about Why It’s Hard to Trust Job Consultancies in Bhubaneswar
What the International Airport in Bhubaneswar Means to Me: My Insights
Bhubaneswar, the mini metropolis is all set to open the doors of its international airport. Will this bring a revolutionary change? Anticipations and excitement are high on heels. 8 years ago when … [Read more...] about What the International Airport in Bhubaneswar Means to Me: My Insights
Like Chicken Punjabi? Here Are Some Restaurants in Bhubaneswar
Let’s face it - Bhubaneswarians are a foodie lot. One of the many secrets why people like this place so very much is because it’s home to a wide selection of foods to choose from. From street foods to … [Read more...] about Like Chicken Punjabi? Here Are Some Restaurants in Bhubaneswar
Is There Any Hope for Ollywood?
I know it sounds queer but let me start with Bollywood, a relatively more popular film industry..... Nobody can deny that the year 2012 has been nothing short of a revelation in our Hindi film … [Read more...] about Is There Any Hope for Ollywood?
Shopping Malls in The Twin City – A Reality Check
Organized shopping is not a new thing for Bhubaneswar, since the day of its inception the market building been the epic center of shopping in Bhubaneswar. In 2004 when the forum mart opened up in … [Read more...] about Shopping Malls in The Twin City – A Reality Check