OB Special

He was called the ‘Elvis of Punjab’. He was called the ‘Voice of Vice’ From 1979 to 1988, Amar Singh Chamkila was the 'KING' of the music scene in Punjab. His raunchy songs intertwined…

Today is the 3rd day since Mohanty Babu passed away from a sudden cardiac arrest. A midlevel executive in a government department, he was to retire in May. These days when we see young…

Authenticity makes sports movies compelling. Within the restricted scope of this genre - aren't they always about the underdog, fall and redemption, tears and triumph and the resilience of…

Let's face it: "fried rice" doesn't usually make your mouth water. But Indonesia's Nasi Goreng is a different story. As a foodie always on flavour adventures, this dish has stolen my heart…

If  you are a family of four and live in a metro city, Rs 20,00,000 per year in hand is what you need to lead a comfortable life. That excludes luxuries you might like to splurge money on.…

Odisha's summer scorches the earth, making your skin burn and your energy wilt. Yet, eating wisely can be your shield against this fiery season. Let's craft a food strategy to nourish…

Bhubaneswar: Why Kantabanji? Naveen Patnaik’s decision to contest from this assembly seat in Balangir district, alongside his home turf Hinjili in Ganjam district, is seemingly a…

Bhubaneswar: With campaign for the twin elections in Odisha gaining momentum, high-voltage fight will be witnessed in Balangir assembly constituency. Like several other constituencies,…

Bhubaneswar: With its fifth list of nine MLA candidates, the BJD on Wednesday played the Naveen card again in western Odisha, dropped four sitting MLAs and rewarded as many turncoats. It…

Politics in Odisha is somewhat insular. Major currents of national politics hardly impact its existing dynamics. The Left was a dominant political force in neighbouring West…