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2 women Maoists killed during exchange of fire in forest bordering Kandhamal-Boudh
Phulbani: Two women Maoists were killed today in a forest under Gochhapada police limits of Kandhamal district in an exchange of fire between a joint team of Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF).
Taking to its…
Historical play ‘Ahe Nilashaila’ to be staged for third time in Bhubaneswar from Nov 8
Bhubaneswar: Historical play ‘Ahe Nilashaila’ of Choklate Productions will be staged for the third time in the capital city here from November 8 to November 12.
Earlier, the show staged at Rabindra Mandap here received an unprecedented…
Historical play ‘Ahe Nilashaila’ to be staged in Bengaluru on October 14
Bhubaneswar: Historical play ‘Ahe Nilashaila’ of Choklate Productions is scheduled to be staged on the inaugural day of Odisha Utsav in Bengaluru on October 14.
The play, which is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, would be staged at Ravindra…
World’s largest prabasi Nuakhai Bhetghat organized in Dubai
Dubai: A Nuakhai Bhetghat was organized yesterday by the Nuakhai Paribar of United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Indian Consulate, Dubai, UAE. This is the largest in-person get together on the occasion of Nuakhai, anywhere outside India.
An…
Delhites swayed by Nitya’s Bharatnatyam performance
New Delhi: Young and upcoming danseuse Nitya Khandelwal enthralled the art lovers of Delhi by her scintillating Bharatnatyam dance recital recently. The maiden stage presentation of Nitya entitled “Arangetram”, showcased much promise and…
Eminent cine critic Surya Deo bags ‘Best Book on Cinema’ award
Bhubaneswar: Noted Odia journalist, historian and cine critic Surya Deo was conferred the ‘Best Book on Cinema’ awards today for his book ‘Kali Paine Kalira Cinema’ during 68th National Film Awards for the Year 2020.
The book authored by…
Raja: An Odia festival to celebrate womanhood
Bhubaneswar: It is that time of the year again when Odia households bustle with preparations of a festival called 'Raja' that celebrates womanhood. This event marks the period of fertility regeneration of the earth, equivalent to menstrual…
Odisha celebrates agrarian festival ‘Akshaya Tritiya’
Bhubaneswar: Agrarian festival 'Akshaya Tritiya' is being celebrated across Odisha today with farmers performing ‘Akhi Muthi Anukula’, the ceremonial act of sowing seeds in their paddy fields after ploughing. The occasion marks the…
Devoted to Odissi
The stories of three Japanese artistes who have adopted Odissi as a way of life.
Transcending Barriers
To see an artist embrace a form of creative expression that resonates with them is a beautiful thing, but to see them persevere with a conviction that transcends borders and conceptual barriers is fascinating. Here is Akemi Sakurai’s story…