Sefali Suman

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…

Bhubaneswar: Lockdown is proving to be a difficult time for stray animals as they are finding it difficult to survive. They depend on food and waste from markets, hotels, grocery shops and…

Bhubaneswar: Real empowerment is when a woman can live life on her own terms, take her own decisions and make her own choices. Taekwondo coach Sudipta Das was fortunate to have all of this.…

Bhubaneswar: Thanks to an initiative by a start-up company ‘Folkmate’, more than 25 rural artists, including women, living near Bhubaneswar have been gainfully engaged in making invitation…

Bhubaneswar: In a unique effort, a youth from Bhubaneswar has constructed a café within a month, using waste material. The café, a branchild of Manas Sahoo, is called 'Delish Cafe' and was…

Bhubaneswar: Ollywood has come a long way with some of its directors making a mark at national and international scene. In 2019, some film came up to the expectations of the audience while…

Bhubaneswar: The fine wintry weather has people flocking to the ongoing Toshali Mela at  Janata Maidan here. Besides handloom and handicrafts stalls, a huge rush can also be seen at the…