OB Special

The 16th Finance Commission was constituted under Article 280 of the Constitution to recommend how the Union government’s tax revenues should be shared with states and what grants-in-aid should be...

Bhima Bhoi (1850–1895), a saint-poet, mystic, and social reformer from Odisha, is one of the most remarkable figures in Indian literary and spiritual history. Born into a marginalized Kondh (Khond)...

On January 14, India celebrates the birth anniversaries of several iconic figures who have left indelible marks in cinema, literature, activism, and sports. These personalities—Durga Khote (born 1905), Mahasweta Devi...

Heart Lamp is a heart-warming collection that delights in the same measure that it educates. The book grips you from the opening sentence and keeps you under its spell through...

Renowned physicist Fritjof Capra, author of 'The Tao of Physics', described witnessing Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra's performance alongside disciple Sanjukta Panigrahi in Mumbai in 1980 as a transcendent experience: “To see...

Bhubaneswar: As 2025 draws to a close, the Hindi film industry, often celebrated for its on-screen glamour, found itself embroiled in a series of off-screen dramas that captured national attention....

Bhubaneswar: The year 2025 witnessed the loss of several Bollywood legends, whose contributions to Hindi cinema continue to inspire generations. From legendary heroes and character actors to filmmakers and musicians,...

Bhubaneswar: 2025 will be remembered as a historic year for Odia film industry as it got its highest grossing film ever with 'Bou Buttu Bhuta'. Films like Pushkara and artists...

Bhubaneswar: Bollywood’s success was more than box-office numbers in 2025 with storyline that deeply resonated with viewers, exceptional acting that captivated hearts, and cinematic experiences that reaffirmed the allure of...

Odisha, once India’s best-kept secret, is fast becoming one of its most littered states. We are blessed with breathtaking landscapes—rivers, mangroves, lush green fields, pristine beaches, dense forests, majestic mountains,...