Food
Pakhala rice, mandia peja, mahua brews, and the tribal kitchens that shape Western Odisha's palate.
Sarsatia: The Rare Forest-Derived Sweet Heritage of Bargarh
Uncover the mystery of Sarsatia, Bargarh's rare traditional sweet made from Ganjari tree wood pulp. Discover its historical origins, unique recipe, and efforts to preserve it.

Chaulbara: The Culinary Crown Jewel of Western Odisha Street Food
Discover Chaulbara, the iconic crispy rice-and-black-gram street food of Western Odisha. Learn its history, recipe, cultural significance, and best spots to eat in Sambalpur.

Oriom Group Enters Odisha's Real Estate Market with Oriom Realty
Oriom Group, a leading industrial conglomerate in Odisha, has launched Oriom Realty, a dedicated real estate vertical to develop premium residential and commercial projects.

Sambalpur scientist promotes organic farming to curb disease
Sambalpur-born scientist Shitikantha Behera promotes an integrated organic farm to curb lifestyle diseases linked to chemical fertilisers in Western Odisha.

Vedanta Aluminium Rockets onto AMFI Large-Cap List – A Record Transformation?
Just weeks after its market debut, Vedanta Aluminium has been catapulted into India's elite large-cap stock category by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). This extraordinary move reflects the company’s remarkable growth and the broader success of the Vedanta Group’s demerger strategy, placing it among the country’s most valuable businesses.

Balangir: Ranipur-Jharial, Pataneswari & the Patna Legacy
Balangir — the old Patna princely capital — is a Kosali cultural hub anchored by the 64 Yogini temple at Ranipur-Jharial and the Pataneswari Shakti Pitha.

Jharsuguda: Vikramkhol Rock Art, Waterfalls & Industry
Jharsuguda blends coal, steel and aluminium industry with Vikramkhol's prehistoric rock art, Koilighughar waterfall and the Ramchandi Shakti Pitha.

