Culture

Every year I waited in anticipation for this day. I never realized if it was a family tradition or an annual ritual. “My boat is bigger than yours”, my elder brother would say. If I managed to get a similar sized boat next year he would…

On a crisp autumn Saturday morning, the ambiance was alive with the vibrant chatter of eager students, professors, and staff, all poised for an unforgettable journey into the heart of India's First Smart Village—the illustrious Kalarabanka.…

Faith is a greater force or rule that governs the entire cosmos equitably and seamlessly. It is a necessary part of our lives. Why is this so? Simply because we are born with limited physical capability, knowledge, and comprehension. We…

Swami Vivekananda’s speech at Chicago Parliament of Religions stirred the Western World for the philosophical profundity of each word he chose to utter. But what stays on as a symbol of his discourse are the first five words, “Sisters and…

The Jagannath Ratha Yatra is one of the most important and biggest festivals of Odisha. Devotees from all around the world reach Puri, Odisha to be a part of this holy festival. Ratha Yatra is celebrated on the second day of “Shukla…

“Dance” is an expression of a person’s emotions and feelings which mingles along with music and takes up a form to showcase art. With passing years, everything around us has changed. Technology, Environment, Habitats, Lifestyle and so many…

Laxmi-puja maanabasha in Odisha: Festival of harvest Rabi Narayan Subudhi, Professor, School of Management, KIIT Bhubaneswar rnsubudhi@ksom.ac.in , Pic-10 . Mythology: This important festival, Laxmi puja, has a…

A little girl from North East once asked Dr Kalam an innocent question during his typical Q&A with School children. Dr Kalam has quoted this question many times thereafter as an anecdote to bring home a point to Indian adults. The Qn…

On the first floor of my parent’s house is a locked room, beige on the outside and yellow-ochre inside. It’s unlocked only when we visit —  ma says she never lets anyone use the room, or its attached bath, even when the house is…

There is a call from the rhythm devine That ripples and I follow Not as a wagabond though Its just those beats Which creeps within & merges with my heatbeat Those illusions and expressions Oh what a visual treat! I twist and turn…