Charudutta Panigrahi

Origin Of The Origin: Who Is Lord Jagannath!

The search started when someone asked me: “Who is Lord Jagannath and What is the origin?”. I believe that the…

June 29, 2019

Where Has Odia Humour Gone!

Humour and a bit of cheekiness were always part of public life in Odisha. At a meeting of the Utkal…

June 25, 2019

Gram Sabha, The Key To Odisha’s Growth

Indigenous people occupy 22 per cent of India’s geographical terrain and constitute over 23 per cent of the state’s population.…

June 24, 2019

VISION 2036 For Odisha

Progress lies not in enhancing what is, But in advancing toward what will be – Kahlil Gibran We, as a…

April 1, 2019

The Complete Man Who Never Played To The Gallery

Everything about him is lore, extraordinary and perennially futuristic. The politician with unthinkable candour, the tycoon entrepreneur who abhors hoarding,…

March 5, 2019

Part V: Odisha, The Land Of Many Firsts

The power of persuasion, tenacity and perseverance of us Odias has always seen success, despite challenges. Madhusudan Das, a member…

February 4, 2019

Part III: Deep Faith & Strong Cultural Ethos Are Odisha’s Strength

The culture of Odisha starts from submission, or total abandonment of ego and domination. The conquerors of Odisha like the…

January 25, 2019

Part II: Odisha’s Resilience Helped It Bounce Back Despite Adversities

Odisha has always been devastated by natural disasters and every time the state has made a comeback, which has been…

January 24, 2019

Part I: The Indomitable Spirit of Odisha

Nothing can repress my spirits. Between highs and lows, between crest and nadirs, I maintain my calm within because I…

January 22, 2019

Part II: Low-Cost Banking A Must In Odisha’s Rural Areas

In Odisha, the success of BCs/micro lenders is a bag of mixed stories. Replacing micro lenders has proved expensive and…

October 24, 2018