The ‘Nazia’ of Odisha
Shyamhari Chakra For the Odias who love music, Nazia Alam does not need an introduction. Daughter of legendary singer Sikandar Alam and Naima Alam and younger sister of familiar actress …
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Book Review: Indian Sun-The Life and Music of Ravi Shankar
Aurosmita Acharya Oliver Craske’s Indian Sun, published by Faber & Faber, is a compilation of Sitar maestro Ravi Shankar’s creative genius and ‘butterfly lifestyle’, his first authorised biography. The …
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Kalahandi’s Rapper Dule Rocker makes debut in Ollywood
Shyamhari Chakra Kalahandi’s self-taught and gifted rap singer Duleswar Tandi – better known as Rapper Dule Rocker on social media – made his debut in Odia film industry on Wednesday …
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The dreamer left for his heaven
Shyamhari Chakra “I am very fond of forms, colours and textures. And I find them all abundantly in the sky. I am so fond of the sky”. Odisha’s veteran painter …
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Odisha’s annual terracotta exhibition inaugurated
The Samikhsya Bureau Bhubaneswar: Mruttika-2020, the exclusive annual exhibition of Odisha’s terracotta, in its 15th edition this year, kicked off in the capital city of Bhubaneswar on Friday. The seven-day event, …
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Museums, Art Galleries and Exhibitions to re-open from November 10
The Samikhsya Bureau New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Culture has allowed re-opening of the museums, art galleries, and exhibitions across the country from November 10 in accordance with the …
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Odisha’s ikat to emerge as a global brand
The Samikhsya Bureau Bhubaneswar: After gaining national acclaim as a magnificent, traditional tie and dye variety, Odisha’s ikat is now on its march towards a ‘global brand’. The strategies towards …
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Filming made easier at India’s heritage sites
Shyamhari Chakra Wish to shoot a film at an Indian heritage sites? Or host a cultural event on its premises? Government of India had made the permission process easier for …
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The walking encyclopedia of Odia cinema
Shyamhari Chakra Do you have a query about the history of Odia cinema? Ask Surya Deo who would answer you faster than a google search. A senior journalist, literary writer …
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Not-out at 93
Shyamhari Chakra “I will continue with my Kendera as long as I am alive. And I believe that I would live, at least, for 100 years”. As 93-year-old Saheb Munda …
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