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Four Women in Bhubaneswar lead the way in Cremating Unclaimed Bodies
Bhubaneswar: In a society where the final rites of the departed are sometimes neglected, a group of extraordinary women has emerged, determined to provide solace and dignity to the unclaimed bodies.
Led by Madhusmita, these courageous…
Empowering Women from the Fishing Community in Odisha: A Struggle for Recognition and Livelihood
Sitting by the shoreline of Podempeta, a small fishing village nestled along the picturesque coast of Odisha, 65-year-old S Budi Amma gazes out at the vast expanse of the sea. Her weathered hands, tell the tale of a life intimately…
Samsara – A Fresh Outlook on India’s Pauranik Fiction Writing
Here goes nothing, loser…
As I turned the final page, I searched for any lingering clues about what lay ahead. Anticipation gripped my imagination, and all I could think was, "Truly a captivating read!" After months of procrastination,…
Reimagining Raja: Paving the Path to Gender Equality and Breaking Taboos Around Menstruation
Raja in Odisha has long been regarded as a festival that celebrates and honors women progressively. It has been a captivating experience, where the first monsoon rains symbolize the rejuvenation of Mother Earth and the onset of fertility.…
Neelima Mishra, Green Crusader from Odisha promotes composting
Bhubaneswar: On a mission to aware people to manage their waste, Neelima Mishra has been promoting waste management through her start-up Ceiba Green Solutions. She has set up a Compost Cafe where she gives training about different types of…
Neelima Nivedita, a female caricature artist from Odisha
Bhubaneswar: While flipping through the pages of a newspaper we often come across a cartoon based on various issues or themes. In Odisha, most of these cartoonists are male who excelled in the field and have created a name for themselves.…
Angul Youths making Eco-bricks with plastic wastes
A surge in plastic waste has been a major concern for all of us as we see tonnes of plastic waste dumped in landfills which often leads to the creation of artificial mountains over the years or clogs water bodies and drains or scattered…
Odia Cinema hopeful to maintain the momentum in 2023
Bhubaneswar: Odia film industry has been experiencing a revolution as in 2022 some of the best movies were released, bringing audiences back to the theatres to watch a regional movie and garnered appreciation from across the country.…
Festival of indigenous seeds at Dasapalla promotes ecological farming
Dasapalla: In an effort to conserve and promote among farmers the cultivation of indigenous seeds, a two-day 'Community Seed Festival' was held at Bidapaju village in Dasapalla Block of Nayagarh District.
Amidst the sounds of drum…
Why you Need AI to Take on Climate Change Challenge
The grim effects of climate change have led to a massive convergence of human minds to work out solutions for a greener, sustainable tomorrow. There have been pledges and promises aplenty. Nations realize how catastrophic the impact of…