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: The recent Deepam lighting row in Tamil Nadu has once again brought to the surface a long-simmering debate in Indian public life: where does secular governance end and where does the freedom to practise faith begin? The controversy, triggered by the state government’s decision to prevent Hindu devotees from lighting diyas or lamps in…
Bhubaneswar: We express deep disappointment over the recent statement made by social media influencer Subhankar Mishra, wherein he claimed that couples—married or unmarried—should not visit the Puri Sri Jagannath Temple together due to an alleged “curse” by Radha Rani. This assertion is not only factually baseless but also reflects a profound lack of understanding of…
Bhubaneswar: The hoisting of the saffron Dhwaja atop the newly completed Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple marks far more than the culmination of a monumental construction project. It is the arrival of a moment that blends religion, culture, politics, and national identity—each layered with its own meaning, each carrying its own weight. On Tuesday, when Prime…
Bhubaneswar: In a historic and symbolic ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted the Ram Temple Dhwaja, a triangular saffron flag marking the formal completion of the grand temple’s construction. The event, held nearly a year after the Pran Pratistha of Ram Lalla on January 22, 2024, was…
Bhubaneswar: Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made headlines on Saturday after delivering a powerful speech at the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Birth Centenary Year celebrations, an event attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, and several Union ministers. The gathering, held at Prasanthi Nilayam, witnessed a series of cultural and spiritual programs marking…
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…
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: As winter sets in, India’s most celebrated season — the wedding season — is back in full swing. Over the next three months, the country is expected to witness nearly 46 lakh weddings, driving a massive ₹6.5 lakh crore boost to the economy, according to estimates from industry associations. From luxury hotels to small…
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…