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Making The Most Of A Tough Situation, Step By Small Step For the entire world, the last several months have been all about staying at home and keeping safe from the COVID-19 pandemic. The government has not been taking any chances, enforcing a series of strict measures to contain the spread of the disease. As with any other sudden, unexpected change in the way that people go about their lives, this period too has thrown up multiple challenges. It has been left to individuals, and families, to decide how best to navigate this difficult phase at work or business, and at home.
My City Links: September 2024 Issue
Seventy-five years is a short time in the history of a city. In the case of Bhubaneswar, however, this has been enough for its evolution from a sleepy and thinly-populated but neatly laid out state capital to a modern and bustling city that is now a centre of commerce, education, and sports. In our Cover Story, we trace the early years of Bhubaneswar's existence, its anointment as state capital, and the subsequent decades that have shaped the city into what it is today. Dreams have a way of coming true if one perseveres and works hard. City Biz brings you the story of two women who came together with a shared passion to preserve and promote the dying art of Odisha's handloom through their br...
My City Links: October 2024 Issue
Celebrated as the triumph of good over evil, Dussehra is again set to enthral everyone with its accompa nying pomp and splendour. In our Cover Story, we take a close look at celebrations at the ‘Shakti Pithas’ revered in Odia tradition and try to get a better under standing of the divine traditions that come alive during Dussehra and Durga Puja. Food has a close association with festivals across the country and Durga Puja is no ex ception. Our Food and Wine section captures the essence of the festive season by zeroing on recipes of some Odia delicacies that come with a slice of culture as well tradition. From fish preparations to traditional pancakes, Durga Puja is known for these specia...
My City Links: December 2024 Issue
Tiger tales: How Odisha is upping its game when it comes to wildlife conservation Wildlife conservation is easier said than done and this is something that the authorities in Odisha are acutely aware of. The days of Khairi are long gone, leaving the state to deal with the harsh reality of a dwindling tiger population. The good news is that a slew of measures on the ground - when implemented effectively - could salvage the situation to a great extent. Our Cover Story for this edition tries to put together the big picture when it comes to tiger - and wildlife - conservation in Odisha. Odisha is inextricably linked to religion and spirituality and is known as the land of Gods and Goddesses. The...
My City Links: July 2024 Issue
The recent exercise of their democratic rights by the voters of Odisha brought about a sea-change in the composition of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The power equation shifted decisively – the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is out of power after 24 years and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formed its first government in the state. With Mohan Charan Majhi assuming office as Chief Minister, our Cover Story brings you snapshots of members of the Odisha Council of Ministers. In a few weeks’ time, it will be 25 years since our soldiers drove out Pakistan-backed intruders from Kargil in what would go down in history as one of the most valiant operations of the Indian Armed Forces in recent tim...
My City Links: November 2024 Issue
Change is the only constant, goes one saying that is often used to describe the ever-evolving world around us. Nowhere is this change more evident than in the lives of children who face new pressures, challenges and demands on a regular basis. To mark Children's Day, our Cover Story delves deep into critical issues impacting a child's development years and tries to decipher what's needed to help them navigate this crucial phase. Ratan Tata strode like a colossus across the national landscape while also making a mark on the global scene not just with his vision and acumen as an industrialist but also with a deft human touch that left an indelible mark wherever he ventured. A special featur...
My City Links: March 2024 Issue
As the world observes International Women’s Day on March 8, we zero in on a motley group of women who have emerged as beacons of hope for thousands of others, acting as a formidable force to catalyse some much-needed change. Through their efforts, they have inspired thousands of women around them. Our Cover Story for this edition looks at the work being done by these four women to further female empowerment at the grass-roots community level. India heads to the next general elections for the Lok Sabha soon and there is an unmissable air of anticipation about what has often been described as the biggest festival of democracy in the world. A recent Supreme Court judgement striking down the e...
My City Links: June 2024 Issue
June 4, 2024 brought about what can safely be described as a tectonic shift of sorts in Odisha politics. Naveen Patnaik, who governed the state as Chief Minister since 2000, saw his party – the Biju Janata Dal – lose its grip on power after 24 long years. His legacy, however, is set to endure, much like that of his father, the late Biju Patnaik. Our Cover Story tries to summarize the phenomenon that is Naveen Babu, as he is fondly addressed by many. Music is the universal language of mankind, famous American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote way back in 1835. This holds true even today, decades of evolution and experimentation notwithstanding. June 21 will be observed as World Music ...
My City Links: May 2024 Issue
The past few weeks have seen the political temperatures shoot up as parties launch a no-holds-barred campaign for the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are campaigning vigorously; the Congress hopes it will improve on its 2019 performance. The entry of several political heavyweights into the electoral fray has only added to the sense of anticipation and excitement. In our Cover Story, we provide you a bird’s eye view of all that is happening on the political front. From high-profile battles to contrasting political ideologies and diverse electoral planks, these elections promise variety and excitement all the way. When she star...
My City Links: October 2023 Issue
Odisha has as many hues of culture as it has living examples of heritage and tradition handed down to the generations. Our Cover Story for this edition celebrates one such practice which comes alive in Puri every year. While the Jagannath Dham Rath Jatra may be better known globally, the ‘Gosani Jatra’ dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga is no less important when it comes to the Hindu calendar. Organized during Durga Puja and Dussehra, the Gosani Jatra is a tradition that has continued uninterrupted since the twelfth century. Read on to learn more about what the event entails and the significance of all the practices and rituals associated with it. Our ‘Life of a Boss’ section ...
