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ALPANA’s SAMBHAV marks 20 yrs of celebrating ability through art and inclusion, shines as a global beacon
New Delhi: The India International Centre in New Delhi came alive on October 4 and 5 as SAMBHAV 2025, hosted
Nabamatruka Puja in Bhubaneswar celebrates womanhood and motherly strength
Bhubaneswar: In a deeply spiritual atmosphere, the Nabamatruka Puja was recently observed on the premises of Arya Samaj in Sahid
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Theatre festival Natya Lahari’s curtains down in Bhubaneswar; ‘Bhinna Pathe’ tells a tale on fragile bond
Bhubaneswar: How a spark of misunderstanding between a husband ans wife can snowball into a ragging inferno capable enough to burn down a family was depicted in play ‘Bhinna Pathe’,
Natya Lahari 4th day: Ahalya’s journey from curse to redemption comes alive on stage in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Why do pundits chant ‘Jatha Goutamasya Ahalya’ while solemnising a marriage forms the crux of the plot of the play ‘Jatha Goutamasya Ahalya’, staged by Panchadhwani Natya Parishad, a
‘Natya Lahari’ Day 3: Veterans walk down memory lane, inspire young thespians in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: The third day of the ongoing five-day-long ‘Natya Lahari’, organised by city-based cultural organisation Bidyakanak Srujjananusthan at Bhanjakala Mandap in Bhubaneswar, was divided in two sessions on Wednesday. At
Natya Lahari’s 3rd day in Bhubaneswar: ‘Amar Gatha’ brings out love & loss on stage
Bhubaneswar: On the third day of ‘Natya Lahari’, organized by Bidyakanak Srujjananusthan, a city-based cultural organisation, at Bhanja Kalamandap here, theatre lovers were treated to a poignant tale of love
dance & Music
Ekagrata Dance Festival enthralls Bhubaneswar audience
Bhubaneswar: The city’s art lovers were treated to an evening of aesthetic delight as the third edition of Ekagrata Dance Festival was held at Bhanjakala Mandap, Bhubaneswar, on Saturday. Organised
9th Nrutya Naivedya Odissi Utsav concludes on a high note in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: The ninth edition of two-day Nrutya Naivedya Odissi Utsav drew to a close at Bhanjakala Mandap in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, leaving connoisseurs of classical dance enthralled. Established in 2013
9th Nrutya Naivedya Odissi Utsav kicks off in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: The ninth edition of two-day Nrutya Naivedya Odissi Utsav started at Bhanjakala Mandap on Monday with much fervour. Organised every year by Nrutya Naivedya, a Bhubaneswar-based Odissi dance institution
‘Parijaat Award’: Kala Kalp’s cultural extravaganza captivates Delhi audience
New Delhi: The illustrious ‘Parijaat Award’ festival hosted by Kala Kalp Sanskrutik Sansthan, under the distinguished stewardship of festival director Dr (Ms) Atasi Misra, was held with pomp and pageantry
Cinema
‘Challenge’ movie review: It ticks all boxes of entertainment
Bhubaneswar: The much-hyped big-budget flick ‘Challenge’ has been released across Odisha this Dusshera, hitting the silver screen in style with 150 shows across 50 theatres with on its first day.
Much-talked about Odia movie ‘Lahari’ hits silver screen across Odisha
Bhubaneswar: As this reviewer was watching Odia movie ‘Lahari’ (Wave), he felt as if ripples of emotions kept splashing on him all throughout the movie. If the audiences’ reactions are
Anupam Patnaik ends speculations, unveils ‘Mantra Muugdha’ with muhurat
Bhubaneswar: Ending weeks of hush-hush speculations, national award-winning filmmaker Anupam Patnaik has finally lifted the curtain on his next Odia film, ‘Mantra Muugdha’, with a traditional muhurat ceremony, setting the
Odia movie ‘I Am Kalia’ audio released in Bhubaneswar; film to hit screens on July 4
Bhubaneswar: The audio release function of the Odia film ‘I Am Kalia’ was held recently amidst much fanfare and an esteemed gathering at Press Club in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. The