New Odisha Age

Category: Culture & Heritage

Times Prime Launches ‘Azaadi Unboxed’ – 10-Day Independence Day Celebration in Association with Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle 

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Limited-edition “Azaadi Ki Kahaniyaan” comic from Amar Chitra Katha, featuring inspiring stories of freedom, along with special Tinkle tales – including a fun adventure of the beloved Suppandi, in collaboration with Times Prime. Mumbai:  Times Prime, India’s leading premium lifestyle membership platform, today announced the launch of “Azaadi Unboxed,” a 10-day Independence Day celebration that…

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WAVES Summit Held in Mumbai, India

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Bhubaneswar: The WAVES Summit, a major was held in Mumbai on 2 May. WAVES is an acronym which stands for World Audio Visual and Entertainment Submit. This the first ever edition hosted by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Government of India. This submit was conducted for three days from 2-4 May. Participants from about 75…

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OTV Group Launches ‘Iktan’ to Celebrate Indian Handloom Heritage on Niladribije

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar:On the auspicious occasion of Niladribije, the OTV Television Group has officially launched ‘Ikatan’, a new handloom saree initiative aimed at reviving and promoting India’s rich textile traditions. The inauguration marks a significant step towards preserving the country’s cultural heritage, with a special focus on Odisha’s iconic Ikkat handloom art. According to the organizers, Ikatan…

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Bikaner’s Culinary Heritage preserved through Food Festival at iLEAD

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Kolkata: The Ladies Wing of Gangashahr Nagrik Parishad (GNP) recently organized a food festival competition at iLEAD, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Gangashahr, Bikaner. The event aimed to preserve and document traditional dishes, some of which were on the verge of being forgotten.Rare Dishes on Display with Twenty-two participants prepared a variety of dishes,…

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Raksha Bandhan 2025: A Festival of Love, Tradition, and Modern Touch

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Bhubaneswar: Raksha Bandhan is a traditional and age-old festival celebrated with great joy across India. In Odisha, it is uniquely observed as the birthday of Lord Balabhadra, the elder brother of Lord Jagannath. Sisters tie colorful rakhis on their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing love and protection, and receive gifts in return. Families gather, and homes are…

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Continuous Stampede in Rath Yatra Causes Deaths of About 11 Devotees

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Bhubaneswar: Puri Rath Yatra, this year in 2025, had seen many deaths due to continuous stampede happening during the festival and when the Raths of the three deities were in front of the Gundicha Temple. As reported, more than 10 people have lost their lives during the kart festival. Reportedly, the management was not up…

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Odisha: the Hidden Treasure of India

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha, a state that has a rich cultural heritage, history and a colourful socio- cultural background. The state have had different names in the past like Kalinga, Utkal, Odra Desh, Toshali etc. Different names indicate different history, dynasties and cultural influences stressing upon the importance of Odisha’s role in the national history, culture and…

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Indian Silk House Agencies inaugurates its 47th store in Alipurduar, West Bengal

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Alipurduar : The grand opening of the 47th store of Indian Silk House Agencies in Alipurduar marks a significant milestone in our 52-year journey of growth and expansion across India. The store is located at Marwari Patty, Sreekunj, Style Bazar, Alipurduar 736121, West Bengal, covering 1200 sq ft area with an extensive collection of sarees from…

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Bihar: A State to be Proud of 

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Bhubaneswar: Bihar is the state where we see the world ‘s oldest university ( Nalanda University),  world’s oldest Hindu temple, the highest and longest monument ( Kesariya Buddhist Monument), the longest wi-fi zone ( 20 KM), the oldest highway ( 2400 KM). Four out of ten biggest bridges in India are in Bihar. Bihar is…

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Utkal or Odisha Divas: Pride of the Odia People 

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha and its mother tongue Odia are not just words but represent the emotion and sentiment of every Odia people. The language Odia plays the pertinent role to establish relationship, create bonding between themselves. The people residing in the remotest village to those living in cities are connected with this one string of Odia…

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