Sefali Suman

Bhubaneswar: The prolonged lockdown, necessitated by the deadly coronavirus pandemic, has robbed the livelihood of many. But several others have used the time as an opportunity to excel. For…

Bhubaneswar: He is an artist and his creations are now dedicated to a cause that has affected the entire world - coronavirus. Meet Raja Kishore Maharana, a city-based artist. With face…

Bhubaneswar: Romance and stirring love stories are not the only staple for Ollywood. It has also banked on sibling love to rake in the moolah at the box office. Some popular Odia songs also…

Bhubaneswar: With COVID-19 casting its shadow on celebrations and festivities, people are using the occasions to spread messages as well as cheer up others. Raksha Bandhan is ahead and…

Bhubaneswar: Raja is the most-awaited festival for girls in Odisha. Being a celebration of menstruation and womanhood, girls pamper themselves in different ways -- putting mehendi,…

Bhubaneswar: Raja festival celebrations will be unique this year due to COVID-19. Some organisers have decided to observe the festival following the rules of social distancing. The Odisha…

Bhubaneswar: At a time when cyclone Amphan has triggered gale and rain in Odisha, our thoughts go back to the past when similar cyclones hit the state. Cyclones are no stranger to the people…

Bhubaneswar: Artists from the twin cities are spending the lockdown days by painting to express their views on the coronavirus pandemic. Deepak Biswal, a young artist from Cuttack, has…

Bhubaneswar: An Odia girl's initiative has brought succor to migrant workers in the slums of Bengaluru at the time of lockdown. Sahista Sultana, a techie in a Bengaluru based company, has…

Bhubaneswar: Nihar Ranjan Maharana, a UN volunteer deserves special applause for helping needy people and stray animals during the lockdown period. He is distributing relief material and…