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Bhubaneswar: Decked up churches, lighted altars, Xmas trees decorated with gifts, devotees flocking to observe midnight mass, revelers sporting Santa Claus caps and festive cheer ushered in Christmas in the city. While soothing carols and…

Bhubaneswar: Driven by the zeal to preserve screwpine craft (the art of making different materials from screwpines), Amit and Basumita are exhibiting an eco-friendly way to produce goods like bags, folders, pen-stands, kettles and many more…

Bhubaneswar: The fine wintry weather has people flocking to the ongoing Toshali Mela at  Janata Maidan here. Besides handloom and handicrafts stalls, a huge rush can also be seen at the food corner of the fair. Among the 50 stalls is…

Bhubaneswar: A youth from Andhra Pradesh has accused an Ollywood actress of duping him of cash, gold jewellery and a laptop after promising to marry him. The youth, Padmaraju Ravi Kumar, hails from Visakhapatnam and works in Mumbai. He has…

Bhubaneswar: Christmas is incomplete without the quintessential Plum cake, prepared with rum and dry fruits as the main ingredients. However, plum cake requires a month-long preparation. Mayfair chef Nisar Ahmed said the dry fruits have to…

Bhubaneswar: Among the many attractions at the ongoing 14th Tohsali National Crafts Mela is Tussar jewellery. “We have all seen and worn Tussar silk sarees but for the first time, we have come across jewellery made of the same material. It…

Bhubaneswar: Coming to Odisha means “freedom” for Tarik Ahmed Bhatt, a 25-year- old trader from Kashmir. “There is a sense of freedom to this place because of the opportunity for earning, which is now almost non-existent in Kashmir,” said…

Bhubaneswar: The 4th edition of Odisha Biennale held at Kalabhoomi in the city began at 12 noon with a workshop on Editorial Design by three Japanese artists on Monday. The team comprised Chiaki Aizawa, who is an art director and…

Cuttack: After almost three years, cricket fans in Odisha got to cheer for the Men in Blue, who didn't disappoint as India clinched the series 2-1 against West Indies by winning the decider by four wickets at Barabati Stadium here on…

Bhubaneswar: Senior Congress leader and Jatni MLA Suresh Routray on Monday demanded that the dumping yard be immediately shifted from Daruthenga, on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. Briefing mediapersons here, he said several people of…