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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Mumbai : India’s biggest content creator awards of the year are here! Make way for the inaugural edition of Times of India’s Power Creator Awards, a prestigious initiative dedicated to honouring India’s most influential, impactful and inspiring digital creators who are redefining the digital landscape. In an era where digital creators increasingly shape culture, trends,…
Kolkata: Prominent Kolkata-based culturist, social activist, and trustee of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation, Mr. Sundeep Bhutoria, will attend the highly anticipated screening of Satyajit Ray’s restored masterpiece Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and Nights in the Forest) at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on 19th May 2025. This marks the first-ever Cannes screening of the 1970 classic, which will be showcased in a newly restored version….
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…
Kolkata – The much-anticipated Inter-College Fest, “Invictus 2025,” concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony, marking the end of a vibrant celebration of youth, creativity, and competition. The event witnessed participation from thirty-five esteemed colleges, engaging in twenty-six diverse events spanning management, cultural, sports, e-sports, and contemporary categories. The valedictory ceremony was a grand affair, honoring…
Bhubaneswar: India raised with a burning trend on boycotting Turkey, the country that providedsurrogate support to Pakistan in the India – Pakistan military escalation postPehalgam terror attack in April 2025. Turkey lacked courage to fight with India fromthe front rather have drones and drone operators to Pakistan to hit fire on India fromPOK.There is a…