Tag: Cuttack

Cuttack: Renowned Odissi dancer Padma Shri Kumkum Mohanty whose name is synonymous with Odissi expressions is lending her magical touch at a workshop in Cuttack. Experienced Odissi dancers along with few newcomers are participating in the 10 day workshop where Mohanty is teaching Abhinaya titled ‘Saja Kanja Nayana’. Apart from techniques of the dance, she […]

Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: With the mercury-level rising in April from the onset of summer, the Twin City denizens start making a beeline at various Sarbat and Lassi stalls. People from all walks of life enjoy these delicious drinks throughout the day. There are different varieties of Sarbat and Lassi available in numerous stalls across the state which […]

Cuttack: At an age when most of the kids enjoy watching cartoons or playing video games, 10-year old Abhishek Sahoo of Cuttack spends most of his time playing drums. Because of his unique talent of playing drums, Abhishek is now quite popular as ‘Kid drummer of Odisha’. Abhishek is a real treat to watch when […]

Cuttack: Not only the famous Dusshera, Cuttack also gets agog during the Basanti Durga Puja that is observed with same religious fervour during the spring season. Several puja pandals across the city are now decked up while special rituals were performed on the occasion of ‘Dasami’, the last day of the four day festival that […]

Cuttack: With an aim of reviving hockey in Cuttack and other coastal districts of Odisha, Poonam Youth Welfare Organisation (PYWO), a voluntary group has been working hard for last eight years. The organization set up by former national level hockey player Gyanesh Kanungo in association with international hockey technical staff Biswaranjan Sarangi, hockey coach of […]

Cuttack: 29 teams from across India will now been seen in action at the  23rd Senior National Women Football Championship that has been inaugurated at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack on Sunday. Secretary of Sports department Vishal Dev, Cuttack-Barabati MLA Debasish Samantaray, Odisha Athletic Association (OAA) Secretary Asirbad Behera and AIFF Assistant Manager of Women Football Sapna […]

Cuttack: The 121st Birth Anniversary of legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was observed at Netaji Birthplace Museum at Odia Bazar in Cuttack today. The firebrand leader was born on January 23, 1987 at Janakinath Bhawan which is a museum now.Many political leaders including Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik as well as dignitaries and students […]

Cuttack: Apart from the historic Ravenshaw University, College Square in Cuttack is emerging as a hub of street food. From Indian, Chinese, Italian to Tandoor, various delicacies are now available here. Different food trucks, ‘Thelas’ and stalls can be found here dishing out snacks to satisfy the taste buds of gastronomes. People come here for […]

Cuttack: Like every year, Biju Patnaik Film & Television Institute of Odisha (BPFTIO), Cuttack is celebrating World Cinema day on December 28 and 29 on its campus. The inaugural function was held on Thursday in presence of many well known personalities like acclaimed director and cinematographer AK Bir, veteran Odia actor Debu Bose and Odia […]

Cuttack: The 65th State Athletic Meet-2017 is underway at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. This three-day state competition for athletes from across Odisha was inaugurated on Thursday by Sports Minister Chandra Sarathi Behera. On the first day of the event, international sprinter Dutee Chand clinched Gold medal in 100m sprint for KIIT University by clocking 11.6 seconds. […]

Cuttack: He might be a small-time tea seller, but D Prakash Rao has helped slum children in Cuttack in a big way to get education. Forced to leave his studies midway in Class 11 due to family constraints, Prakash Rao understands the importance of education and that is why he has been running a primary […]

Cuttack: This Indian victory is even tastier than Cuttack-famous Dahibara-Aludum for the cricket fans. The 45000 odd crowd at Barabati had a gala time as in-form Indian team thrashed Sri Lanka by a huge margin of 93 runs in the first of the three-match T20I series. This is India’s biggest win in T20 internationals. Chasing […]

Cuttack: The Millennium City is famous for its street food like ‘Dahibara-Aludam’, Bara-Piaji, Chat, Gupchup etc. One outlet here dishing out staple evening snacks and making a major change in taste buds is the “micro Dokaan” that’s turned a rage among food lovers for its micro sized Baras, Piajis, Singadas and Aluchops – all for […]

Cuttack: The people of the Silver City have now got a chance to enjoy raiding and tackling skills of national level Kabaddi players. The 44th Junior National Kabaddi Championship for both boys and girls was inaugurated at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Cuttack on Tuesday. Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Chandra Sarathi Behera inaugurated the championship […]

Cuttack: The cricket lovers of the Millennium City are eagerly waiting for the T20 International Cricket game between India and Sri Lanka to be played at Barabati Stadium on December 20. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declared the 15-member Indian squad without regular skipper Virat Kohli for the three match […]