New Odisha Age

Category: Art & Craft

Odisha Plans 380 Curated Homestays To Promote Rural Tourism And Cultural Experiences

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified efforts to promote rural and experiential tourism through a large-scale curated homestay initiative aimed at generating local livelihoods and offering tourists authentic cultural immersion experiences across the state. Under the Odisha Homestay Establishment Scheme-2025, the Tourism Department has identified 61 gram panchayats across 19 districts for the development of…

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Odisha Establishes Handloom Hubs And Parks To Modernize Weaving Sector

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated plans to establish modern Handloom Hubs and Apparel Parks in multiple districts to strengthen the state’s traditional weaving sector through advanced technology, improved infrastructure, and enhanced market access. As part of the initiative, dedicated projects are being developed in Cuttack, Bargarh, and Jajpur districts with the aim of transforming…

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Nepal Launches Sponsored Tourism Trips for Indian Influencers

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi has announced a new initiative offering fully sponsored familiarisation trips to Indian travel influencers and digital content creators to promote tourism in Nepal. Under the programme, five Indian influencers, vloggers, podcasters or social media creators will be selected to participate in a curated tourism experience across various…

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Delhi High Court Questions Personality Rights Claim in Raghav Chadha Plea

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday observed that criticism of a political decision falls within the scope of public discourse while hearing a plea filed by Raghav Chadha seeking removal of allegedly defamatory online content. During the hearing, Justice Subramonium Prasad remarked that, prima facie, the matter did not appear to involve a violation…

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Vintage Ambassador Campaign by Keshav Jewellers Sparks Nostalgia Across Bhubaneswar

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a city constantly moving toward the “new,” a vintage Hindustan Ambassador is unexpectedly making people across Bhubaneswar pause, reflect and reconnect with old memories. The moving campaign by Keshav Jewellers has drawn public attention not merely because of the classic car itself, but because of the nostalgia and emotional connection it evokes among…

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Lahore Revives Historic Pre-Partition Identity Through Heritage Restoration and Road Renaming

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: A quiet but significant cultural shift is underway in Lahore as authorities begin restoring historic names of roads and localities that had been altered during decades of Islamisation following Partition. Nearly 80 years after Partition, several old neighbourhood and landmark names associated with the city’s multicultural past are gradually reappearing in public usage and…

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Timeless Ritual, Now in a New Look: Aroma Magic Relaunches Its Signature Essential Oils and Introduces Peptide Potion & Vita Boost for Salon Professionals

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic, the premier aromatherapy company in India, proudly announced the relaunch of its iconic range of essential oils, now presented in an all-new, elegant avatar. Dr. Blossom Kochhar, Founder and Chairperson of Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies, while addressing a press conference in Guwahati, spoke about the essential oils and also…

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Odisha Tourism Launches Homestay Scheme to Promote Rural Tourism and Local Entrepreneurship

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has launched the Odisha Homestay Scheme to strengthen rural and community tourism across the state while creating new income opportunities for local entrepreneurs and village communities. The scheme is aimed at encouraging the development of quality homestay infrastructure in tourism destinations and promoting sustainable, community-led tourism models in Odisha. Under…

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Riteish Deshmukh Says Cast Of ‘Raja Shivaji’ Worked Without Fees Out Of Mutual Respect

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: Actor and filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh has revealed that the ensemble cast of his upcoming film Raja Shivaji chose to work on the project without charging any fees. Speaking in a recent interview with Live Times, Riteish spoke about the strong personal and professional relationships he shares with actors including Salman Khan and Abhishek Bachchan….

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Odisha International Film Festival To Showcase Global Cinema And Creative Exchange In June

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha is set to host a major cinematic event this June with the proposed four-day Odisha International Film Festival (OIFF) across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The initiative is aimed at strengthening international film culture, encouraging young filmmakers and creating a broader platform for Odia cinema and global creative collaboration. According to officials, the Biju Patnaik…

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