Bhubaneswar: Currently India is known as the most rapidly developing country. Different states are also claiming to be growing at a faster pace. But whether the social behaviour and mindset of the people have changed as required especially in the aspect of civil behaviour, security, attitude towards gender, gender discrimination etc. It is very important…
Bhubaneswar: Pana Sankranti, Odia New Year celebrated with utmost enthusiasm all across the state. This auspicious day is also well known in the name of Maha Vishuba Sankranti or Mesha Sankranti is the beginning of Odia New Year. On this day the Odisha state perform certain traditional rituals of making and sharing ‘Pana’, cultural dances…
Bhubaneswar: Saudi Arabia has put a temporary ban on issuing visas to India including 13 other countries as the Hajj pilgrimage is round the corner. Other neighboring countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh are also included in the list along with India. Due to this visa cancellation, Umrah, business and family visits will be halted till…
Bhubaneswar: The religious beliefs and traditions in India are more of a lifestyle and way of life. The supreme court has also defined Hinduism as a way of life not just a belief, and worship of gods and goddesses. The scriptures in Hinduism also direct about aligning the body, mind, soul, and polishing humanity as…
Bhubaneswar: In the current times there are many programs, platforms and reality television shows that provide forums for modern and contemporary dance forms but classical dances especially Odissi dance has very few platforms to be promoted and exposed to the world forum. Though there are a few new programs that are being initiated of late…
Bhubaneswar: Holi is the festival of colours. The shades of colours are visible everywhere, from floors to walls, from hands to the clothes. The naturally made organic colours are very much in use and demand. These organic colours are seen being used and made at the Saraswati Sisu Vidyamandir in Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar. In this school…
A Revolutionary Celebration of Safety, Sisterhood and Sustainability Redefines Holi Traditions NEW DELHI, March 13, 2025 – In a bold reimagining of India’s most vibrant festival, Ardee Racquet Club in collaboration with Times Prime presents “Gulab Bari” – Delhi’s first women-only Holi celebration featuring an innovative flower-based festival experience. Set to transform New Friends Colony into…
Bhubaneswar: The Subhadra Shaki Fair 2025, going on at the Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar from 22 February till 2 March. Thousands of visitors within or outside the capital city are getting attracted to witness, experience and purchase the outstanding crafts of the women entrepreneurs in Odisha. This fair is a platform to showcase the talent…
February 20, 2025 | Lucknow, India: The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) is back and bigger than ever with its seventh edition in Lucknow. This special night will bring together India’s top sports stars under one roof to celebrate their achievements. This year’s event will honor 175 outstanding athletes from 36 sports, ranging from cricket…
Bhubaneswar: Kumbh Mela symbolises a special aspect of Hinduism that is rarely discussed. It is not about any temple, deity, devotion, song but a tradition where your whole body is covered with the holy ash ( Bibhuti/ Bhasm), the tangled hair clots on the head, and holding a measurement in hand the powerful , naked…