India News » Odisha News India » Odisha » Culture: Odisha Literary Festival 2026: India’s Gen Z can’t be defined by Western templates, says writer Ria Chopra
BHUBANESWAR: India’s Gen Z is different from the western or euro-centric definition of the generation and has its own distinct digital story, said author Ria Chopra at the Odisha Literary ...
News India » Odisha » Culture: What Is Tarakashi? Inside Odisha’s 500-Year-Old Craft Turning Pure Silver into Fine Lace Jewellery
Tarakashi is an important part of Odisha's heritage and culture, where pure silver is converted in wires as fine as hair and weaving them into lace-like jewellery.
News India » Odisha » Culture: Walking BookFairs Travel Writing Festival brings literature, food & culture together
Bhubaneswar: Literature, travel, history, food, photography and music came together at the fourth edition of the Walking BookFairs Travel Writing Festival (WBTWF), held at New Community Space, 3rd ...
News India » Odisha » Culture: Odisha Literary Festival 2026: Female rage key to challenge silence of women, says Meena Kandasamy
BHUBANESWAR: Female rage should be seen as a statement that challenges cultural expectations demanding women to remain quiet, said poet, author and translator Meena Kandasamy at the 14th edition of ...
News India » Odisha » Culture: Odisha Literary Festival 2026 begins; 'Literature offers emotional, spiritual comfort', says Arif Mohammad Khan
BHUBANESWAR: The great works of literature and poetry provide people with emotional and spiritual comfort, particularly during difficult and anxious times, said ...
News India » Odisha » Culture: Odisha seeks Centre's help for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity tag for Rath Yatra
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has forwarded a proposal of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration to the Centre and sought the intervention and support of the Union Ministry of Culture and ...
News India » Odisha » Culture: Varanasi To Host Odisha Parab, A Showcase Of Culture, Crafts, Cuisine
The Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in association with FICCI as the industry partner, is set to organise the three-day Odisha Parab in Varanasi from August 22 to 24, showcasing the state ...
News India » Odisha » Culture: Odisha Parab to showcase state’s culture, tourism & cuisine in Kashi
Varanasi: Odisha will showcase its rich cultural heritage, tourism potential, handicrafts, handlooms and cuisine at Odisha Parab, to be held at Deendayal Hastkala Sankul, Trade Facilitation Centre and ...
News India » Odisha » Culture: Odisha Literary Festival 2026: State can hit hard when protests cross limits, author Amish to Gen Z
BHUBANESWAR: Author and former director of the Nehru Centre and minister for Culture and Education at the High Commission of India in the UK Amish Tripathi on S ...
News India » Odisha » Culture: Six Media Luminaries to Be Honoured at Indian and Odisha Journalism Awards 2026
Celebrate journalism excellence at the Indian Odisha Journalism Awards 2026 on September 6, recognizing outstanding media professionals.