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Odisha Society Of UK To Host Timeless Odia Cinema Fest
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Society of United Kingdom (OSUK), one of the biggest and oldest socio-cultural organisations of non-resident Odias, will host a film carnival, Cine-Odisha: Timeless…
When Rani Laxmibai Tied Rakhi To Son Of Puri Jagannath Temple’s Priest, Other…
Rakhi Purnima or Gamha Purnima, which happens to be a Hindu festival, is celebrated in different parts of India on the full moon day of the holy month of Shravan. Also called Shravan…
Free Entry To ASI-Protected Monuments In Odisha & Other States; Know The Dates
New Delhi: As part of the central government’s ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and 75th Independence Day celebrations, entry to monuments and sites protected by Archaeological Survey of India…
State Celebrates 153 Years Of Odia Journalism
Bhubaneswar: Celebrating 153 years of its journey, Odia journalism appears to have traversed a long and arduous path playing a significant role in the socio-political and economic spheres…
Chhau Academy: Officials Told To Compile Data Bank Of Artistes In Odisha’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a move towards setting up 'Chhau Academy', the Odisha government has initiated steps to compile a comprehensive data of artistes, scripts of the dance form and training…
On Museum Day, Know The Ones You Can Visit In Odisha Capital
Bhubaneswar: With murals, artefacts, fossils, sculptures, epigraphs and cultural souvenirs displayed all across the walls and rooms, museums have been one of the most fascinating places…
Utkal Divas Musing: Time For Odisha To Make Museums Economic Engines
Recently Museums in Odisha have got makeovers and are visitable and welcoming. Before the renovations, the museums were apologies in the name of archives. I hope they continue to shine for…
Odisha: Veteran Kathak Dancer Aditi Mangaldas Bags Mahari Award 2022
Bhubaneswar: Well-known Kathak dancer, researcher and choreographer Aditi Mangaldas has been selected for the prestigious Mahari Award 2022.
The award will be presented to Aditi during…
Controversy: Mahatma Gandhi’s Favourite Hymn Dropped From Beating Retreat Once Again
New Delhi: In another potentially controversial decision, Mahatma Gandhi’s favourite hymn has been dropped from the Beating Retreat ceremony.
Abide with Me hymn, by Henry Francis Lyte,…
Odisha Art & Culture: How To Make It Richer In 2022?
Art and culture is the permanent treasure. Its fast depletion is making us poorer every year. In 2022, culture-based explanations for economic development will have to make a comeback in…