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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…
Health Workers Save Lives In Remote Pockets of Koraput in Odisha
Koraput: Coordinated efforts of health workers ensured a reluctant villager in a remote area of the Koraput district had her third delivery under proper medical care.
On October 23, 35-year-old Ichai Mandingya of Baghamari village under…
Crafting a golden story with grass
Kendrapara: In Kendrapara, 'Kaincha' or golden grass has become synonymous with prosperity.
For close to 3,500 women, who are a part of 200 self-help groups (SHGs), the golden grass craft has not just brought in a sense of financial…
Invisible women workers of Cuttack’s handloom map
Cuttack: For women of Nuapatna and Maniabandha in Cuttack district, the labour is unending. In this male-dominated weaving cluster, women make up the majority of the workforce but recognition remains elusive for them.
In the…
DAMaN caters to the deprived Odia film audiences’ cravings
Bhubaneswar: Odia film DAMaN is currently the talk of the town. This much-hyped movie is said to be inspired by the real-life story of a doctor who with his sheer determination and love for his duty turned his initial reluctance to serve in…
Omkar Hota, the real life hero of the recently released Odia movie ‘DAMaN’
Bhubaneswar: Odia movie ‘DAMaN’ has been released in 43 theatres across Odisha on Friday. Odia cine lovers who have seen the first day show are all praises of the movie.
Directed by Devi Prasad Lenka and Vishal Mourya, the movie features…
Think Green for Jobs; Go Green for A Decarbonized World
Hiring is red hot these days. Blame it on the pandemic that has accelerated the swift shift to digital transformation. And created an insane demand for digital talent. Tech companies are on an overdrive to get the best talent and are…
Solar Mamas Lighting the rural village of Nepal
In the remote, mountainous village of Bargaun in the Hulma region of Nepal, Laiku Lama has been providing marginalised communities with solar energy. These villages, nestled into the breathtaking backdrop of the incomparable Himalayas, are…
Kalabhoomi gets a bus library with over 4000 books
Bhubaneswar: A beautiful Bus Library has come up at the Kalabhoomi which would give bibliophiles in various age groups an opportunity to explore new books during the evening time.
The unique thing about this library is that an old…