The Journey of Odia Cinema: 1936-1986
April 28th is Utkal Gourab Madhusudan Das’s birthday. He is best remembered for his contribution towards creation of separate Odia state on linguistic basis. As a tribute to him, his …
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Dasyu Ranjan & Other Detective Stories !
While browsing through magazines at a book store at Old Bus Stand, Bhubaneswar, came across ‘Dasyu Ranjan Series” (Dacoit Ranjan series) books and was quite delighted on viewing its illustrations …
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Political Narratives in Odia Cinema
There are films, there are film genres and sub-genres based on style, categories & other factors. The major film genres may include war films, comedy, adventure, period film, biography, sci-fi, …
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Bhubaneswar Museum of Waste-to-Art
India’s waste burden is quite unpleasant and garbage can be noticed lying everywhere in the streets & roadsides across India. It has been estimated that the nation generates 62 million …
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The Art of Ravan Podi Effigy Making
Raj Kishore Mahapatra, a native of Gadahaladia (Khurda) has been into the art business of making the ten-headed Ravan idols for ‘Ravana Podi Utsav’ on Vijaya Dashami day, since the …
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Glimpses of Khudurukuni Puja Celebration in Bhubaneswar
Khudurukuni Osha is celebrated by unmarried girls in Odisha during 4-5 Sundays of Bhadraba month. They worship Maa Mangala by the name of Maa Khudurukuni (Khuda+rankuni) which literally means craving …
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4 Odias To Receive Padma Shri Award
We are delighted to share this news with you. Government has announced recipients of 2018 Padma awards which includes 4 Odias and they will receive Padma Shri award. Shri Pravakara …
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik To Receive ‘Ideal Chief Minister’ Award
It’s a great start to the New Year as our Odisha CM Mr. Naveen Patnaik will be conferred with the ‘Ideal Chief Minister’ award. He will receive this at the …
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