Bhubaneswar: Nearly 1,000 youth from all 30 districts of Odisha will converge at Kalinga Stadium here for the State Youth Festival 2025, scheduled from December 24 to 26. The three-day festival will feature state-level competitions across seven categories, with winners earning the opportunity to represent Odisha at the National Youth Festival, also known as the…
Bhubaneswar: As the sun sets over the timeless stones of the Konark Sun Temple, Odisha once again steps into the global cultural spotlight. The 36th Konark Festival and the 15th International Sand Art Festival, commencing at the scenic Chandrabhaga Beach, are more than annual events—they are living expressions of the state’s artistic legacy, community spirit,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Food Festival 2025, also known as Odisha Khadya Mahotsav, will be held at the Bhubaneswar Exhibition Ground from December 23 to December 29, showcasing the diverse and vibrant food traditions of the state. Organised by Bishwa Odia Parivar, the inaugural edition of the festival will feature 140 food stalls, offering an extensive…
Bhubaneswar: Cinema has never been a neutral art form. From its earliest days, it has reflected power, politics, pain and patriotism. Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, arrives firmly within this tradition — unapologetic, provocative and deeply polarising. The fierce debate it has ignited says as much about the times we live in as it does…
Bhubaneswar: Director-producer Aditya Dhar’s much-anticipated film Dhurandhar has taken the country by storm since its release, generating enormous buzz across social media, film circles and political commentary alike. With a powerhouse ensemble cast and a politically charged narrative, the film has emerged as one of the most discussed releases of the year. Featuring an impressive…
Kolkata, 13 December 2025: The air at Baansera Park in New Delhi was thick with poetry and passion as the 10th edition of Jashn-e-Rekhta set the stage for a remarkable literary unveiling. Among the ghazals, dance, and vibrant cultural tapestry, a poignant chapter of personal and political history was shared with the world. The Urdu translation of Neelima…
New Delhi: With the 30th edition of Conference of Parties (COP 30) concluding in Brazil, the pressing issue of Climate Change compelled the international community to take multilateral measures and brought forward new commitments and tools to unlock climate finance. For business, it reaffirmed the importance of adopting a pragmatic approach inembedding Environmental, Social, and…
Kolkata, 27 November 2025: On November 22, 2025, the historic Vidya Mandir Auditorium became the epicentre of a vital conversation on heritage and futurity, as the Department of Interior Designing, JD Birla Institute successfully hosted its World Heritage Week Celebration under the resonant theme, “Custodians of Tomorrow.” This gathering was not merely a celebration but…
Bhubaneswar, Nov 18: Odisha woke up to heartbreaking news on Monday night as celebrated playback singer Humane Sagar, one of the most influential voices of this generation, passed away at 9:08 PM at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. He was 34. Doctors confirmed that the singer suffered acute-on-chronic liver failure leading to multiple organ dysfunction, despite being on…
Bhubaneswar: The final day of the historic Bali Yatra in Cuttack ended on a chaotic note after a minor stampede broke out near the main stage during Bollywood singer Shreya Ghoshal’s live performance on Thursday night. At least six people were injured in the incident, officials said. According to eyewitnesses, a massive crowd surged forward…