Odisha

Bargarh: Former MLA of Bijepur, Ashok Panigrahi resigned from the primary membership of BJP on Saturday. Panigrahi said he decided to quit as he was ignored by the party leadership. “I resigned on the advice of my supporters because senior…

Ranchi: Dutee Chand created a new national record of 11.22 seconds in Women's 100m and her state-mate Amiya Kumar Malik won the bragging rights as the fastest man at the 59th National Open Athletics Championship in Ranchi on Friday. He won…

India's fastest woman Dutee Chand bettered her personal best by 0.04 seconds to register a new national record of 11.22 seconds in 100-metre sprint heats at the National Open Athletics Championships at Ranchi on Friday. This timing has got…

Bargarh: Senior BJP leader and Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said the people of Bijepur had made a blunder by electing BJD president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in the recent Assembly polls. Addressing a meeting at…

The Durga Puja revelries are over and the immersion of idols has also concluded. Now, it’s time to head back to work, from the corporate office employee to the roadside shopkeeper. And most of them are naturally unhappy given that the Puja…

There was Lord Krishna, a cowherd who used to play the flute to keep his cows in good humour. And then there’s Krishna Mistry (35), who rides a horse to guard his herd. While riding a horse is usually considered to be a hobby of the…

Odisha being an agrarian economy, many of its festivals and cultural practices are to do with farming, such as Nuakhai, Raja and Makar Sankranti. During these festivals, offerings are made to various deities for good yield of crops. These…

Bhubaneswar: Ravana Podi brings a fiery end to Durga Puja celebrations. The victory of good over evil is marked by attractive display of pyrotechnics. Huge effigies of Ravana are set afire amid colourful fireworks with crowds cheering. But…

Kolkata: The fragrance of Shiuli and the sound of Dhaak floats through the City of Joy during the nine-day Durga Puja festivities as it transforms into an art expo, showcasing varied cultures and traditions. Durga Puja here is not just…

Jeypore has an old association with ‘lathis’. They are considered sacred by the tribal groups here, who worship them throughout the year for the prosperity of the people. When Jeypore was ruled by kings, tribal headmen used to come here…