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I am on a mission, says Sonu Sood
Actor, film producer, model, humanitarian, and philanthropist Sonu Sood wears many hats. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he became a saviour for needy people across the country by lending a helping hand to ease their problem. He arranged…
Odia Mountaineer Siddarth Routray furls Patitapabana bana on Mt Everest
Bhubaneswar: Furling Patitapabana Bana of Lord Jagannath on the highest peak of the earth was the dream come true moment in Siddarth Routray's mountaineering journey.
On 15 May, he scaled Mt Everest and waved the national flag and…
An effort to bring back house sparrows
The house sparrow, once a common bird to be sighted everywhere has vanished over the years with the increase of concrete structures. However, there are a few bird lovers who are on a mission to bring back the sparrows.
Rabindranath Sahu,…
‘Laugh out loud’ with emerging female standup comedians from Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: The stand-up comedy scene has gained its ground in Bhubaneswar with many talented comedians conducting shows regularly. The platform, mostly occupied by male stand-up comedians, is now seeing the performances of female stand-up…
An ancient cave near Bhubaneswar is at the brink of destruction
Bhubaneswar: The future of an ancient cave atop a small hillock in the Narangarh village near Tapang in Khurda District is at stake, as the cave may get destroyed due to mining. The cave, called the Pandavahara Gumpha by the locals.
The…
Young Girls on a mission to help School children learn during the pandemic
On the occasion of National Youth Day, we bring to you the story of three volunteers who are passionately devoting their time to teach school children affected due to school closure in their village.
Jamuna Podiami gets up early in the…
Khaogali Near Ram Mandir Certified as ‘Clean Street Food Hub’
Bhubaneswar: Do you relish popular street food at ‘Khaogali’ near Ram Mandir? Well now you have a reason to continue with your love for street food without bothering about hygiene and cleanliness.
Recently the popular Khaogali in…
Burnt out? Exhausted? You’re not Alone!
Work from Home (WFH) and Burnouts seem to be on a parallel road these days. No matter the number of years spent at a workplace or the sense of security attached to it, this side-effect of COVID-19 has caught up with people across sectors.…
Does COVID affect the Mind? Yes, say Patients and Caregivers Alike
But there’s a way to deal with it. Find out how
Google “Covid and Mental Health” and you’ll find a list of advisories asking you to “Be Kind to Your Mind.” These are coping strategies mentioned by WHO. Looking at the sheer number of…
Spinifex Grass, A boon To Conserve Sand Dunes in Coastal Areas
Bhubaneswar: Sea erosion is one of the major issues the residents of the coastal regions experience throughout the year. The plantation of mangroves and casuarina trees are often emphasised to protect the coastal regions, however there is a…