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In 2001, a 15-year-old Gotipua dancer from Dimirisena village of Puri district arrived in Bhubaneswar — his first ever trip beyond the boundaries of his village — to take admission...

The gazette notification of Odisha Universities (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 has created a hue and cry among academicians, university job aspirants, political parties and some voluntary organizations. The reason behind this...

Finally, the show is on. Players are bulkier, a tad lethargic, and a bit rusty. The stands miss the madness of frenzied fans, and the familiar bewildering melee of sound...

“You are destined to go very far in the field of music. You are very dedicated in your pursuit of music. Please keep it up.” Legendary singer Manna Dey had...

Who are you? Almost all of us have been asked this question in some form or other, at many points in our lives. We probably defaulted to our name, maybe...

Since ancient times snake gourd plant has been well-regarded for its significant medicinal value in Ayurvedic texts. It belongs to the cucumber and squash family. The plant is a vine,...

The world is a cruel place; and the humankind can be incredibly spiteful. Actor Rhea Chakraborty, one of the key characters in possibly the biggest witch-hunt in modern Indian history,...

The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures that ensued have led to an increase in the number of children living in multidimensional poverty, according to a UNICEF and Save the Children...

The first time I met Ajit Das was in 1980 on the sets of the Odia film Bata Abata, a film directed by Brundaban Jena. He was already a famous...

Anticipating a shortfall in the production and procurement of onion due to heavy rainfall, India, on Monday, banned the export of onions. Exports of this key cooking ingredient had shot...