Tag: Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Visitors are thronging the Exhibition Ground in large numbers to look for different types of rural products during the ongoing ‘Sisir Saras’ fair organised by Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS). Handloom and handicraft items made by craftsmen from rural Odisha and other states of the country are the major attraction in this […]

Bhubaneswar: The doyen of Odissi dance, legendary Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra is being paid tributes at the two-day ‘Antardrishti’ music and dance festival at Rabindra Mandap. Remembering the Guru on his 92nd birth anniversary, Srjan and Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research centre is organising this festival. “We are celebrating the 92nd birth anniversary of Guru Kelucharan […]

Bhubaneswar: Hailing from a primitive Tribal community of Odisha has not deterred Muna Murmu  from scaling new highs in the sporting arena. He has been making the state proud for last four years by representing Team India in senior Rugby Tournaments. Playing a game which is not that popular in India, he has been consistently […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has a rich heritage of art and craft like many other states of our country. Bringing all these handicraft and handloom artisans of India together the state government has been organising Toshali National Craft Mela for last 12 years in Bhubaneswar. Like every year, many artists, sculptors, painters and weavers have gathered at […]

Bhubaneswar: Celebrating the spirit of nationalism and patriotism, thousands of school children from in and around Bhubaneswar gathered at the OUAT Stadium at Siripur to recite National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ today morning in the 2nd Voice of Unity event. More than 25000 students were present at the venue with their teachers and other staff from […]

Bhubaneswar: Hockey is in the air in the Temple City now. Indian fans and hockey lovers are thronging the Kalinga Stadium to watch their favorite hockey players locking horns with players from seven other nations of the world. Amidst the huge crowd at the stadium, there are some who travel to each and every venue […]

Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: Around one lakh Tibetans consider India their home away from home. Tibetan refugees reside in various parts of the country including Chandragiri in Gajapati district of Odisha. With the arrival of winter these Tibetan refugees come to Bhubaneswar and Cuttack to sell woolen garments. From jackets to woollen sweaters, blankets and caps each and […]

Bhubaneswar: Fashion and spirituality are often considered contradictory but the ‘Spotlight’ fashion show in Bhubaneswar brought them together on Sunday evening at Bocca Cafe. This was the first of the series of fashion shows launched by city based fashion house ‘Staarmakers’. The ‘Spotlight’ theme-based fashion show series will provide a proper platform to aspiring and […]

Bhubaneswar: The beauty of exquisitely crafted artifacts and stunning showpieces reveal the beautiful minds of differently-abled people who have showcased their diverse skills at a Handicraft Bazaar on the occasion of ‘International Day of Disabled Persons’. Various schools and organisations working for differently-abled children have taken part in this fair. Physically and mentally challenged people […]

Bhubaneswar: The countdown has already started for Men’s Hockey World League Final to be played in Bhubaneswar from December 1. The preparations for this competition are in the final stage. From Kalinga Stadium to Airport the entire city looks decked up for the occasion with banners of the tournament and flags of the participating nations. […]

Bhubaneswar: Not only the hockey lovers of the state, the three Odisha lads who have found a place in the National team, are also excited for the upcoming Men’s Hockey World Final which is scheduled to begin from December 1 at Kalinga Stadium. Defenders Birendra Lakra, Amit Rohidas and Dipsan Tirkey are a part of […]

Bhubaneswar: Vindicating the statement ‘Health is Wealth’, hundreds of senior citizens walked from Master Canteen to Ram Mandir in Bhubaneswar in a walkathon organised by Lyflink and Sports Science India. The motive behind organising such a walkathon is to make the senior citizens aware about growing health and fitness issues. “One kilometre of walking is […]

Bhubaneswar: Offering more than heavy discounts on books, the 34th edition of Bhubaneswar Book Fair has much more in store for visitors this year. While visitors get to try a hand at art, in a novel initiative, the fair also has an interactive space for writers and book lovers. Visitors and writers are seen enjoying […]

Bhubaneswar: Sights of children working in eateries, mills and construction sites are commonplace. At an age when they should be the harbingers of hope for a better future, their wings get clipped with the burden of running a family. They work and slog to make both ends meet.  These slices of life have been translated […]

Bhubaneswar: Three defenders from Odisha, experienced Birendra Lakra along with Dipsan Tirkey and Amit Rohidas, have been selected in the 18-member Indian men’s hockey team for the Odisha Men’s Hockey World League Final. The biggest tournament of the year will be played at the Kalinga Stadium in the state capital from December 1. This will […]