Odisha’s Must-Try Soul Food
By Pritisha Das
11 Sep 2026
Pakhala is prepared by cooling cooked rice and then adding it to a bowl of water. It is usually served with baadi chura, roasted vegetable like potato fry, brinjal fry or some fried non-vegetarian items such as fish. It is these side dishes which make it an elaborate affair over which families...
Read MoreTourism Day: My Journey
By Tsegenet Mengistu Abebe
18 Aug 2026
As an international student from Ethiopia, I have been studying in Odisha since past few years and belong to Federation of International Students Association - Odisha. On the occasion, I along with other international students from FISA-O were invited for World Tourism Day...
Read MoreBhubaneswar in Vibrant Hues
By Sagan Lee
18 Aug 2026
As a director, I always have this thirst for new and unseen visuals. Just in time, a proposal for filming a music video in India for Kpop group Blackswan came to me. Thrilled to present this unique combination of cultures, I immediately said yes! Overseas shoots aren't easy...
Read MoreChhenapoda: Odisha’s Sweet Gem
By Chef Michael
18 Aug 2026
The owner of a sweet shop, Sudarshana Sahoo decided to add sugar and seasonings to leftover cottage cheese (chhena) one night and left it in an oven that was still warm from earlier use. The next day he was surprised to find out what a scrumptious dessert he had created. Its 'CHHENAPODA' called...
Read MoreRabandhara Nature Escape
By Admin Odisha
18 Aug 2026
This place will take you on a journey through dense forests, bubbling streams, and pristine waterfalls, showing you a side of Kalahandi that few tourists ever get to see. Located about 10 kms from Bhabanipatana town and 4 kms from the Rabandhara waterfall in Bhatangpadar, the...
Read MoreSatkosia: Into the Wild
By Lokesh Kumar
18 Aug 2026
It is encompassing an area of 964 sq. km. and is situated on the banks of Mahanadi River. Another interesting fact about the Satkosia Tiger Reserve is that is an 'Ecotone' where the Deccan Peninsula and Eastern Ghats meets, and hence it shares the qualities of two bio-geographic regions,...
Read MoreChilika: Birdwatcher’s Haven
By DISHA BHATTACHARYA
18 Aug 2026
As a birding enthusiast, I felt compelled to explore the brackish waters of Chilika, eager to immerse myself in its natural beauty and avian diversity. Setting out on this adventure, I found myself surrounded by both familiar and unfamiliar faces, fellow travelers sharing a common passion for...
Read MoreOdisha Pre-Wedding Bliss
By Arun Arun
18 Aug 2026
It was on our mind to showcase the Best Kept Secret to the world through our photoshoots. Odisha being our own state, it was always great to go around the most unique and exquisite places to click the pre-wedding pictures. We carefully chose places that was great for background scenery as...
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