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News India » Odisha » Culture: Buried in time: 1,000-year-old ancient rock engravings discovered in Odisha

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Published on: Friday 05 June 2026

Ancient carvings, inscriptions, and religious motifs uncovered at Akarsila are shedding new light on Odisha's early medieval past and centuries-old cultural traditions.

News India » Odisha » Culture: Odisha's Sand Art And Animation Welcomes BRICS Delegates In Puri; Take A Look!

News channel or source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/odishas-sand-art-and-animation-welcomes-brics-delegates-in-puri-take-a-look
Published on: Wednesday 03 June 2026

Sand Artist Padma Shri Sudarshan Pattnaik created a sand art installation in Odisha's capital, Puri, at the beach. The artwork was created to welcome the BRICS conference delegates on Wednesday, June ...

News India » Odisha » Culture: How S.S.Ray Helped Shape Odisha's Architectural Identity Through Context-Driven Design

News channel or source: https://www.outlookindia.com/hub4business/how-ssray-helped-shape-odishas-architectural-identity-through-context-driven-design
Published on: Tuesday 02 June 2026

Architect S.S. Ray helped shape Odisha’s modern architectural identity through climate-responsive, context-driven design—from KIIT University and KIMS Hospitals to green commercial projects and ...

News India » Odisha » Culture: The mystery of Odisha's 'witch temple', where 64 yoginis are believed to roam after dark

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-in/society-culture-and-history/cultural-events/the-mystery-of-odisha-s-witch-temple-where-64-yoginis-are-believed-to-roam-after-dark/ar-AA24NVlp
Published on: Wednesday 03 June 2026

Locals call it the Witch Temple. Historians see a rare tantric shrine. Either way, this ancient Odisha monument continues to intrigue and unsettle visitors.

News India » Odisha » Culture: 'Odissi originated in Mohenjo-daro': Pakistani dancer Sheema Kermani's remark on Odisha's cultural legacy sparks outrage online, watch

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Published on: Monday 01 June 2026

Pakistani classical dancer Sheema Kermani's remarks suggesting Odissi originated in Mohenjo-daro have gone viral, triggering a fierce backlash across social media.

News India » Odisha » Culture: Odisha to become India’s cultural capital, says CM Majhi at Somnath Parva

News channel or source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/12/odisha-to-become-indias-cultural-capital-says-cm-majhi-at-somnath-parva
Published on: Monday 11 May 2026

BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday called for transforming Odisha into the cultural capital of India and asserted his government is continuously striving to revive the glorious ...

News India » Odisha » Culture: Gopal Krushna Sahu — Building IRONMONK: From Odisha’s Running Tracks To A National Sports-Tech Vision

News channel or source: https://www.outlookindia.com/hub4business/gopal-krushna-sahu-building-ironmonk-from-odishas-running-tracks-to-a-national-sports-tech-vision
Published on: Wednesday 27 May 2026

Gopal Krushna Sahu is building IRONMONK into an AI-driven sports-tech ecosystem focused on endurance sports, athlete development, community engagement, and fitness innovation while transforming Odisha ...

News India » Odisha » Culture: From Muga silk to Himalayan orchid art, Modi’s gifts carry India’s cultural message to five nations

News channel or source: https://indianexpress.com/article/world/modi-gift-india-culture-five-nation-tour-sweden-norway-italy-uae-netherlands-10700693/
Published on: Thursday 21 May 2026

From Assam’s famed Golden Silk to rare Himalayan orchid art and GI-tagged grains, the gifts blended regional craftsmanship with diplomatic messaging, bringing out India’s attempt to deepen strategic ...