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 hundreds of kilometres from grid accessibility. It is considered one of the most isolated and underdeveloped regions in Nepal, reached…
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 discarded bus donated by OSRTC has been converted into a beautiful storehouse of knowledge for the…
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 flights for people stuck in various places, medicines, oxygen, food among others. Even after the pandemic, he continues…
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 Patitapabana Bana of Lord Jagannath at the top of the peak. Sharing his experience of climbing Mt…
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, secretary of Rushikulya Marine Turtle Protection Committee (RMPTC) has been on a mission to…
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 comedians in the city. On this International Women’s Day, we bring to you the story of two young and enthusiastic female…
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 Cave was known to the villagers on the foothill of the hillock for…
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 morning to finish her household chores before her modest hut turns into a school….
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 Bhubaneswar has been certified as a ‘Clean Street Food Hub’ by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of…
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. From creative professions to the IT industry, employees are battling burnout…
