Bhubaneswar: The Gandhi Shilpa Bazaar has begun at Bhubaneswar’s Ekamra Haat, celebrating India’s vibrant tradition of craftsmanship and creativity. The exhibition, which runs from November 11 to 16, has brought together artisans and small-scale entrepreneurs from across the country. Though modest in scale, the fair offers a colourful range of metal crafts, wooden artefacts, handlooms,…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 150th program of the state-level ‘Vande Mataram’ initiative at Lok Seva Bhavan on Tuesday, calling it a powerful symbol of India’s unity, courage, and national pride. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister highlighted the song’s deep historical and emotional roots, noting that Vande Mataram—originally from Bankim Chandra…
Bhubaneswar: Bollywood actors Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam are set to share screen space in the upcoming courtroom drama Haq — a film inspired by the landmark Shah Bano case, which once ignited nationwide debate over divorce, maintenance, and women’s rights in India’s marriage systems. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, Haq delves into the complex intersection…
Bhubaneswar: The historic Baliyatra, one of Odisha’s grandest and most celebrated fairs, commenced in Cuttack on Tuesday with cultural splendor, festive lights, and the participation of thousands of visitors, traders, and artisans. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Governor Raghubar Das extended their greetings to the people of Odisha, describing Baliyatra as a proud celebration…
Bhubaneswar: With just two days left for the curtain to rise on the historic Baliyatra, preparations are in full swing across Cuttack. The district administration is giving final touches to the arrangements to ensure that this year’s edition of the iconic fair — one of Asia’s largest open-air festivals — is more vibrant, immersive, and…
Bhubaneswar: The “Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025”, Odisha’s flagship exhibition celebrating women’s entrepreneurship, has expanded into a truly national event this year. The fair, known for empowering women artisans and small-scale entrepreneurs, is witnessing participation from nine other states — Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Assam. The event grounds…
Bhubaneswar: Few names in Indian cinema evoke as much reverence as Raj Kapoor and RK Studios — two timeless pillars of Bollywood’s golden era. Founded in 1948 in Chembur, Mumbai, RK Studios was the creative nucleus of Hindi cinema under Raj Kapoor’s visionary leadership, producing classics that shaped India’s cultural and cinematic identity. Now, decades…
Bhubaneswar: In the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss Season 19, host Salman Khan is set to address a major controversy that has sparked widespread debate — the alleged body-shaming of actress Ashnoor Kaur by contestants Tanya, Kunickaa, and Neelam. According to promos and inside sources, Salman will confront the trio directly, asking…
Bhubaneswar: Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has come out in support of Ranbir Kapoor’s casting as Lord Rama in filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited cinematic adaptation of the Ramayana. Calling the criticism surrounding the film’s casting “unfair,” Sadhguru said that audiences should appreciate the intent and artistry rather than judge actors by their personal lives or…
Kolkata: The Sharanya × Aqua Divine Grand Audition, recently held in Kolkata, turned out to be a spectacular success — setting the perfect stage for the much-awaited Sharanya Season 5 x Aqua Divine Season 2. The event witnessed an overwhelming response from talented participants across the city, all eager to showcase their skills in modeling,…