About us

In this age of information explosion and rapid developments, it’s not easy for those leading their lives on the fast lane to keep track of all relevant happenings across sectors. www.odishabytes.com aims to provide the latest news and current affairs updates from all over the world, with special focus on the eastern Indian state of Odisha, to help you get the News You Need. And the team working round-the-clock for the avowed purpose includes:

Sandeep Mishra, Group Editor

With over two decades of experience as a journalist, Mishra is known for his insightful reports and analyses on subjects like politics, policy, sports, industry, extremism and disaster management. Formerly Editor-in-Chief of Focus Odisha and News World Odisha, he gained popularity for his weekly talk show ‘Jawab Sual’. He has also worked with The Times of India, Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and The New Indian Express. He has won several awards and recognitions including the prestigious Edward Murrow Program for Journalists, organised by the US Department of State, in 2011.

Punya Prava Rath, Editor

She has been a journalist for around 20 years and worked with several newspapers and news portals, including The Times of India, Hindustan Times, The New Indian Express, The Asian Age and www.odishasuntimes.com, in different capacities. She writes on subjects like culture, sports, food, travel, lifestyle, films.