Odissi and Odisha honour Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra’s centenary through humility and grace
Bhubaneswar :The second day of Kelucharana-Keerti-Shatakamorganised by the Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture, Govt. of Odisha, in associated with Guru Kelu Charan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre and Srjan-Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa, while witnessing the same enthusiasm and fervor of the first day, was held entirely at Rabindra
Kalinga Literary Festival 2026 Day Two Highlights Ideas Identity and Imagination
Bhubaneswar, 9th January, 2026: The second day of the 12th Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) 2026 unfolded as a rich and immersive celebration of ideas, languages, histories and contemporary concerns, bringing together some of South Asia’s most distinguished writers, thinkers, public intellectuals, artists and policymakers at the Mayfair Convention, Bhubaneswar. Reflecting
Axis Bank introduces ‘Safety Centre’ to tackle rising digital frauds with customer-controlled security features
BHUBANESWAR: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, announced the launch of its new ‘Safety Centre’ on the Axis mobile banking app ‘open’. This security hub empowers customers with real-time, customer-controlled security features to safeguard their accounts against unauthorized or suspicious activities, without the need to
Blankets Distribution by Aaradhya Charitable Trust to Homeless & Needy
Bhubaneswar: Under the banner of the Aaradhya Charitable Trust, blankets were distributed to the homeless people who were spending the night on the roadside at Master Canteen and Raj Mahal area in Bhubaneswar amid extreme cold. Trust members also distributed blankets to needy patients in the leprosy colony. Managing Trustee
12th Kalinga Literary Festival 2026 commenced with Literary Luminaries
Bhubaneswar, 8th January, 2026: The 12th edition of the Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) was ceremonially inaugurated at the Mayfair Convention, Bhubaneswar, marking the commencement of a four-day confluence of literature, ideas, arts and cross-cultural dialogue. Supported by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the Government of Odisha, the
AIIMS Delhi & IIT Bhubaneswar REP Team Up to Rewire Doctors’ Minds with AI and Gamified Training
Bhubaneswar : AIIMS Delhi has launched a major health‑education initiative in partnership with the IIT Bhubaneswar Research and Entrepreneurship Park (IT Bhubaneswar REP). Under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding, the institutions will collaborate on two pioneering projects in mental health and medical training. The first project – AASHA –
Historic Success of Odisha Students at SGFI Archery Championship
Bhubaneswar, January 7, 2026: Students from Odisha have achieved remarkable success at the 69th National School Games (SGFI) Under-17 Boys’ and Girls’ Archery Championship, held in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The national-level competition, organized by the School Games Federation of India, took place from January 6 to January 10, 2026. Odisha’s young
Culture flourishes when rooted in human values: Venkaiah Naidu at Utkal University of Culture Foundation Day
Bhubaneswar, January 7: Former Vice-President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said that culture truly flourishes when it engages with real human concerns such as social harmony, environmental sustainability, dignity of labour and inclusive growth. He was addressing the valedictory ceremony of the 27th Foundation Day of the Utkal
KIIT country’s 5th best university in attracting foreign students
Bhubaneswar, Jan 6: Odisha is steadily emerging as a preferred hub for foreign students pursuing higher education. According to a recently published NITI Aayog report, the number of international students enrolling in various universities and higher educational institutions across Odisha has been consistently increasing. As per the NITI Aayog report on
Xiaomi Launches REDMI Note 15 5G and REDMI Pad 2 Pro in India
Bhubaneswar: Xiaomi India, a global technology brand, today announced the launch of the much awaited Redmi note series smartphone – REDMI Note 15 5G and the REDMI Pad 2 Pro, designed to deliver dependable performance, immersive entertainment, and long-lasting reliability for everyday use. Built around the needs of Indian consumers,





