Saturday, July 04, 2026

Sports

Jumpers Ancy, Sarvesh break national records in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, June 27: Kerala’s Asian Games medallist Ancy Sojan obliterated more than two decades women’s long jump record at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium on Saturday evening. The 25-year-old Kerala’s international long jump entered her name in record books in her fifth attempt as she landed at 6.88m mark to improve long-standing record of 6.83m set by […]

Odisha: Baranica Elangovan sets new benchmark in women’s pole vault

Bhubaneswar, May 3: Bhubaneswar Indoor Stadium has proved a happy hunting ground for Tamil Nadu’s pole vaulter Baranica Elangovan. Within a span of nearly five weeks, the 29 years old improved the national record twice. On both occasions the venue was Bhubaneswar’s Indoor Stadium. On Sunday, Baranica Elangovan cleared 4.23m, to better her own national […]

Entertainment

‘Mehermunda’ special screening: Odisha Ministers, IAS officers show up in support of weaver community 

Bhubaneswar, July 4: A special screening of Mehermunda, a film produced by GR Records and dedicated to Odisha’s weaving community, was held on Saturday at the Odisha State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, under the aegis of the Department of Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts. Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta; Industries, Skill Development […]

“I Didn’t Kill My Husband” by Gautam Prakash Sounds Familiar, But Is It?

The words “I Didn’t Kill My Husband” might sound familiar. It echoes the kind of lines you hear in crime shows, headlines, or true crime podcasts. But this time, it is not a news story. It is a book, a chilling new psychological thriller by Gautam Prakash. Inspired by the tension of real-life mysteries but […]

Odissi Dance Classics Take Center Stage at Upasaraṇam 2025

Bhubaneswar: In a radiant celebration of Odisha’s cultural legacy, Upasaraṇam 2025, the annual showcase of Sṛjan – Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa, brought classical Odissi dance to the forefront at Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar. With a mesmerizing evening of devotion, rhythm, and artistic excellence, 75 young dancers took center stage, reaffirming the state’s pivotal role […]