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Education
IIMC Dhenkanal announces two new Master’s programmes; Check details
Dhenkanal, January 16: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal is launching two new Master’s degree programmes – MA in Corporate Communication and Brand Management (MA-CCBM) and MA in Media and Communication Governance (MA-MCG) – from the next academic session. The IIMC, a Deemed to be University, has announced admissions for the Academic Session […]
Sports
ASMITA Rugby League – Nationals to be held at Kalinga Stadium on Jan 31 & Feb 1
Bhubaneswar, January 30: The inaugural edition ASMITA Rugby League – National, a women-only national rugby competition, will take place on 31st January and 1st February at the Kalinga Stadium here, featuring the country’s top-performing State teams across senior and age-group categories. The tournament is being held under the Sports Authority of India’s ASMITA initiative, a […]
Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025-26: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers book spot in the final
Bhubaneshwar, January 23: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers booked their spot in the final of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL), securing a 2-1 win against Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Friday. Alexander Hendrickx bagged a brace to give his side a 2-0 lead before Mandeep Singh pulled one back for the Royals. […]
Entertainment
“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 […]
World’s largest open-air theatre Dhanu Yatra begins in Odisha’s Bargarh
Bargarh, January 15: The ‘Dhanu Yatra’ festival, considered to be the world’s largest open-air theatre, began on Monday in the western Odisha town of Bargarh. Bargarh MP Suresh Pujari inaugurated the 11-day festival which marks the victory of good over evil. The Dhanu Yatra came into existence in Bargarh in 1947-48 as part of the […]