Dr Ramakanta Samantaray I had the opportunity to watch the Malayalam-language film Thampu (1978) written and directed by G. Aravindan, at the Bhubaneswar Film Festival 2025. Thampu (The Circus Tent) …
Thampu: A Journey Through Life’s Passing Shadows Read More
(The title of this article and its feelings are entirely borrowed from the maker of the recent Odia movie “Parab,” Chinmay Das.) “Gajapati is different—entirely different! It’s awesome! It’s …
A Trip to Heaven”: Journey of Gajapati via ‘Parab’ Read More
If anyone asks which was the most emotional moment of my recent Mysore tour, then surely it was my visit to the spot where the body of the great Tipu …
The Hero Who Lost the War but Won History Read More
Her gaze is fixed, No-not at the darkness of the night, but, on the thin strip of light coming from a lamppost across the road, in front of her camp! …
A Rainy Night in Her Camp Read More
What keeps them going? How do they survive on a day to day basis in a foreign land, away from their homes? What is their food habit? Do they have …
An Empathetic Soul Read More
On November 16, 2024, an extraordinary panel discussion titled Women with Disabilities – Changing the World for the Better: From Literature, Laws, and Policies to Real-Life Changes was held at …
Women with Disabilities – Changing the World for the Better Read More
She never intended to notice him, nor did he mean to make her feel seen in ways no one else had. But in a small circle of friends, where routines …
Silent Whispers Read More
Bhubaneswar, 15th November 2024 – The scenic Kalabhoomi in Bhubaneswar set the stage for a groundbreaking discussion titled “Autistic Adults: Moving from Surviving to Thriving – From Literature, Laws and …
Autistic Adults: Moving from Surviving to Thriving – A Step Towards Inclusion Read More
It was the morning of the third day of our tour to Mysore. The evening before, it had poured a little, and the morning was a bit lazier than …
An Old Hatt and A Piece of Mysore Pak Read More
A flower blooms, spreads its fragrance, enchants many hearts with its beauty. But after some time it has to wither away while slowly losing its color, fragrance and vibrancy. And …
A Mystic World! Read More