The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here will start the first-of-its-kind air ambulance service. The authorities are in the process to finalise a site to construct the landing pad for the helicopter ambulances. AIIMS has revised its earlier…
Demand for Talgur (palm sugar) rising in some foreign countries, Odisha Talgur to be exported to Russia
In view of the demand for Talgur (palm sugar) rising in some foreign countries, the Odisha Rajya Talgur Samabaya Sangha Limited (ORTSSL) has taken an initiative to export Talgur to Russia. The ORTSSL has sent samples to Russia for approval…
With its long porous coastline, Odisha is a favourite spot for these illegal Bangladeshis says Bharat Raksha Manch letter to CM
The Bharat Raksha Manch held a press meet and released details of the letter written to the Chief Minister of Odisha in the matter of the NRC and its implications it has for Odisha. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Murali…
Who Killed Bomikhal : Bhubaneswar Komedians present the story via parody of Maine Payal Hai Chhankai
Bomikhal didn’t die; it was killed. Twice. Who Killed Bomikhal : Bhubaneswar Komedians present the story via parody of Maine Payal Hai Chhankai
Amarda Road Crash : Very few people know that the skies of Odisha had seen the crash of 2 aircrafts which collided against each other
The Amarda Road Crash By Anil Dhir This story begins from a visit to the Madras War Cemetery while I was doing an article of the War Cemeteries in India. At the Cemetery I had come across a…
‘Rasagola’ that originated in Odisha but got modified in Bengal
The last day of Ratha Yatra (Ashadha trayodashi tithi) also called the ‘Neeladri Vije’, is commemorated as “Rasagola Dibasa” in Odisha the birth place of the dessert. This 700-year-old sweet dish was part of a ritual. The legend goes that…
Rasagola Dibasa : Here is a list of sources which point to the Origin of Rasagola in Odisha, how many did you know before?
Use of Rasagola as Kheeramohana since last 700 years during Niladri Bije ritual of Lord Jagannath after the Ratha Jatra. Known as Chenamunda 400 years before even it surfaced in Kolkata. 500 years old Odia literature – ‘Dandee Ramayana’ proves…
Ama Rasagola : Beautiful Music Video released on occasion of Rasagola Dibasa by Susmita Das
The musical and its audio-visual have been performed by singer Ms. Susmita Das who is known for her works on Odia culture and literature. Rasagola is satirical assertion of Odia pride and sets the context of the delectable sweet’s…
The Man with No Excuses : A beautiful documentary from team MindBound
The Man with No Excuses : A beautiful documentary from team MindBound. Mindbound is platform for discovering people from diverse background to represent their stories ! Free pass to our event: https://www.townscript.com/e/mindboun… Click on the amazon products below…
Prateek Pattanaik : Watching this video might inspire you do whatever small you can to save our heritage and culture
An interview with Prateek Pattanaik who in 18 years is doing awesome work to save our culture and heritage. Read the following article too to know more about him : Inspiring story of a 11th standard student leading contribution…