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Svaram 2025 brings classical elegance to Seattle with dazzling dance performances

Seattle: The spirit of tradition and cultural richness took center stage as the Svaram 2025 Classical Arts Festival, recently hosted

A dive into depths: Jeevan Rekha’s ‘Samudrare Rajahansi’ wows Bhubaneswar audience

Bhubaneswar: The capital’s theatre aficionados were in for a treat on Tuesday evening as Jeevan Rekha, one of the most
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A dive into depths: Jeevan Rekha’s ‘Samudrare Rajahansi’ wows Bhubaneswar audience

Bhubaneswar: The capital’s theatre aficionados were in for a treat on Tuesday evening as Jeevan Rekha, one of the most celebrated theatre groups in Odisha, staged the hauntingly evocative play

‘Atitara Chhai’ staged in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The city’s cultural connoisseurs gathered at Rabindra Mandap on April 13 evening to witness the staging of ‘Atitara Chhai’ under the Natyadhara programme — a monthly theatre initiative organised

Kalinga Natya Sangha observes World Theatre Day; ‘Hey Bhagaban’ staged

Bhubaneswar: Kalinga Natya Sangha on Thursday observed World Theatre Day. On this occasion, Shantikrupa, a member of the association, staged a play titled ‘Hey Bhagaban’ at Bhanjakala Mandap in Bhubaneswar.

27th National Kalinga Natya Mahotsav concludes in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The five-day-long 27th National Kalinga Natya Mahotsav, organised by Satabdira Kalakar, one of the premier theatre groups in India, at Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar concluded on Wednesday. After the

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From free shows to valued art: Bhubaneswar hosts its first ticketed classical dance show ‘Pravritti’

Bhubaneswar: In a first, Odisha’s cultural capital, Bhubaneswar witnessed its first-ever ticketed classical dance performance, ‘Pravritti’, presented by ‘Samakalpa’—an initiative by two passionate dancers, Arpita Pany and Sonali Mohanty. The

Suravi’s 23rd Ekamra Nrutya Mahotsav Concludes in Bhubaneswar; Pranati Mohanty receives Suravi Samman

Bhubaneswar: The curtains came down on the 23rd edition of the Ekamra Nrutya Mahotsav with a grand finale of soul-stirring Odissi and electrifying Chhau performances at Utkal Rangamanch on Thursday.

Soulful flute and graceful Odissi recitals mark 3rd evening of 23rd Ekamra Nrutya Mahotsav in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The third evening of the 23rd Ekamra Nrutya Mahotsav, a vibrant celebration of classical dance and music hosted by Suravi—one of India’s premier dance institutions—unfolded like poetry in motion

23rd Ekamra Nrutya Mahotsav day two: Odissi and Kathak solo performances enthrall Bhubaneswar audience

Bhubaneswar: The second evening of the 23rd edition of the Ekamra Nrutya Mahotsav, a prestigious four-day classical dance festival organized by Suravi, unfolded in a vibrant celebration of Odissi and

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‘Aajira Rebati’ sets for release in 34 halls today

Bhubaneswar: The highly anticipated Odia film ‘Aajira Rebati’, set to hit theaters today. The filmmakers are pulling out all the stops to generate buzz around the movie, leveraging social media

Historic moment for Odia cinema: Screening of ‘ChaariKaandha’ held in Belgium

Bhubaneswar: In a groundbreaking moment for Odia cinema, the Odia Cultural Association of Belgium (OCAB) hosted a historic screening of the Odia social comedy-drama ‘ChaariKaandha’ in Brussels on March 23,

Odia film Chakranta’s title and star cast revealed

Bhubaneswar: Get ready for a gripping tale of love, loss, and self-discovery as Laksheswar Productions proudly presents its upcoming first Odia film, ‘Chakranta’. The movie’s title and star cast were

Papu Pom Pom starrer Odia film Dustbin’s grand audio release takes place in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The audio launch of Papu Pom Pom’s upcoming movie ‘Dustbin’ was held at a grand event at Kanika Galleria Mall in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. The grand audio launch was