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 across streets. With an aim to aware people of plastic waste…
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. While talking about the trend of regional films doing well in India instead of Hindi movies, popular actor…
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 beating and dancing, a unique procession was held where women from several villages brought in decorated earthen pots…
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 climate change can be. And it goes beyond the destructive natural fury of floods, hurricanes, heat waves…
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 the Pipalpadar sub-center of Laxmipur block in Koraput district gave birth to a healthy baby in the nearest Community…
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 independence but also empowered them at various levels. Primarily a women-dominated craft, it has taken the…
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 Nuapatna-Maniabandha weaving cluster, known for its Ikat or Bandha weaving and GI tag for Khandua Patta (woven in Maniabandha), there…
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 an inaccessible area into becoming a godly figure for the deprived denizens…
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 Babushan Mohanty and Dipanwit Dashmohapatra as lead characters. The movie depicts the real-life story…
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 pulling all stops to outbid each other in the ‘talent war’. Helming a tech…
