Culture & Heritage

Dhenkanal: "Kalingan architects built temples like titans and finished them like jewellers," Prof Sanjay Acharya, well-known expert of temple architecture, particularly of the Kalingan style, said during the second anniversary...

Bhubaneswar: As part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations, the Sports and Youth Services Department, organised the "Aitihya Ganadouda" (marathon) on Saturday in Bhubaneswar. Starting from the historic Khandagiri and...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Sangeet Natak Akademi has listed Odisha's Rath Yatra and Bali Jatra in its “National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage”. Chief Administration of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration Arabinda Padhee...

Bhubaneswar: In a historic move, the Odisha government on Sunday announced the grand celebration of 'Odia Pakhya' from April 1, Odisha Day to April 14, Odia New Year. This 14-day...

Bhubaneswar: The Central government has agreed to open a branch of the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Bhubaneswar. Sources said Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi submitted a memorandum in...

Mumbai: Much has been said and done over the last several months regarding Halal Certification of products. Now, Maharashtra will get to see something called ‘Malhar Certification’ for mutton. Maharashtra’s...

Bhubaneswar: Dr Mahendra Mishra, the first Indian to receive the UNESCO International Mother Language Award, delivered the annual ‘Buxi Jagabandhu Memorial Lecture, 2024-25, at the BJB Autonomous College Auditorium in...

Bhubaneswar: Dr Mahendra Mishra, the first Indian to receive the UNESCO International Mother Language Award, delivered the annual ‘Buxi Jagabandhu Memorial Lecture, 2024-25, at the BJB Autonomous College Auditorium in...

Surajkund/Bhubaneswar: Odisha, proudly designated as the Theme State at the 38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2025, celebrated its rich cultural heritage with a spectacular inauguration ceremony. The Odisha Pavilion, meticulously...

Berhampur: With its rich history, the 125-year-old SKCG Autonomous College at Paralakhemundi, the district headquarters town of Gajapati in Odisha, is working on a proposal for a museum. “The college...