Charudutta Panigrahi

Odisha Was Gandhi’s Khadi Hub

The Father of the Nation visited Odisha during the crucial years between 1921 and 1946, when the critical issues like…

October 2, 2019

‘Khati’, The Odisha Commune

Do you think that Raj Mahal Khati in Bhubaneswar can have a GI tag? Why not if we build a…

September 19, 2019

Remembering Rumi At Konark

The other day I was at Konark and I did both, moon bathing and sun bathing. Moon bathing under the…

September 17, 2019

An Evening With A Legend Called Dr Manoj Das

I had an appointment with a legend called Dr Manoj Das at six in the evening. Slightly before time, I…

September 14, 2019

‘Odisha Govt Should Ensure People’s Welfare In Mines Reservation’

As expected, metal industry investors are now clamouring for guarantee from the state for regular supply of their raw material.…

September 11, 2019

Demolition Of Mutts: Bold Move To Remove Symbols Of Decadence

The blackmail has been blunted. This is no mindless endorsement of the demolition drive around Jagannath Temple in Puri. The…

September 4, 2019

‘Nothing Like Lear’ Connects With The Inner Jester Within Us All

Indeed, nothing like this has been seen on Indian stage in a long time. I was spell bound by the…

August 31, 2019

Verandas Of Kala Bhoomi: Of Open Mind Spaces & Odia Aesthetics

Odisha always deserved a spiffy crafts museum and Kala Bhoomi is the one. Spacious and breezy, the infrastructure is smartly…

August 25, 2019

Khayyam—The ‘Poet’ Composer Of Hindi Films

We all know that Raag Pahadi was Khayyam’s favourite and the composer clearly played favourites. His compositions were like brooks…

August 21, 2019

‘Kokoli’ Presses Panic Button On Climate Change

  Kokoli Sukhua (dry fish) is a delicacy in Odisha, more so in South Odisha. The film, Kokoli, is an…

August 13, 2019