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Time of India
7 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Odisha Sahitya Akademi organises workshop on Kalinga War
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar: Odisha Sahitya Akademi organised a workshop on Kalinga War at Pantha Nivas here on Tuesday, emphasising the importance of preserving and promoting the state's rich historical legacy for future generations. Culture minister Suryabanshi Suraj attended the workshop as chief guest and emphasised that Odia nationalism transcends regional boundaries and plays a crucial role in shaping youth leadership in the current generation. "Our youth will emerge as strong leaders in the development of both Odisha and India at large. They will create a distinct identity for themselves as heirs of Kalinga. They will carry forward the legacy of Kalinga," said Suraj. The workshop featured three specialised sessions focusing on different aspects of Kalinga War, such as the pre-war status of Kalinga state, the war period, and post-war developments. Discussions also covered Odisha's maritime history, naval heritage and Buddhist artefacts. Secretary of the Akademi, Chandra Sekhar Hota, who conducted the proceedings, announced that the workshop's conclusions would be documented for future reference and implementation. The Akademi will oversee the proper reflection and practical application of the findings. The event brought together prominent literati, storytellers, columnists and historians, highlighting the democratic spirit of open dialogue and debate in preserving and understanding Odisha's cultural heritage.
India Today
11 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
IGNOU launches MBA in Hindi and Odia to break language barriers
In a significant step toward inclusive education, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has introduced its flagship MBA programme in Hindi and Odia. This move, announced on Monday, aligns with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which champions multilingual learning and broader access to professional aim is clear: make management education more accessible to students who are more comfortable learning in their native languages. With these new offerings, IGNOU hopes to make business studies less intimidating and more relatable for learners from non-English-speaking part of the government's E-Kumbh initiative, the programme benefits from a partnership between IGNOU and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Key academic materials have been translated into Hindi and Odia using 'Anuvadini,' an AI-based tool developed by AICTE for educational content localisation. AICTE Vice Chairman Dr Abhay Jere highlighted the transformative role of AI tools in removing language as a barrier to learning. IGNOU Vice Chancellor Prof. Uma Kanjilal affirmed the university's commitment to inclusive education, revealing plans to launch MBA content in 10 more Indian languages in the multilingual MBA initiative is a step toward ensuring that no aspiring professional is left behind, regardless of their linguistic background.
Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
IGNOU to offer MBA in Hindi, Odia
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched its flagship MBA programme in Hindi and Odia. The initiative announced on Monday marks another milestone in the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. One of the key features of the NEP was advocating for multilingual education and democratised learning. According to a statement from the university, the new language offerings aim to remove linguistic barriers in professional education, especially for students from non-English-speaking backgrounds. By offering core MBA study materials in Hindi and Odia, will aim to encourage learners to engage with complex business concepts in their mother tongue, increasing both accessibility and comprehension. How will the course be structured? This development is part of the E-Kumbh project, a national collaboration between IGNOU and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Through AICTE's 'Anuvadini' AI-powered translation tool, key academic resources have been translated to regional languages, supporting students in a more inclusive manner. Speaking at the launch, Dr Abhay Jere, Vice Chairman of AICTE, highlighted the role of artificial intelligence in breaking educational barriers. He said tools like Anuvadini are helping make education 'borderless' by enabling real-time, large-scale content localisation. Prof. Uma Kanjilal, Vice Chancellor of IGNOU, emphasised the university's goal of ensuring no learner is left behind. She also confirmed plans to expand the MBA offering to 10 more Indian languages, deepening the reach of professional education in regional contexts.
Hans India
18 hours ago
- General
- Hans India
Rare Odia copper plate unearthed in Gunupur
Berhampur: A rare and eloquently inscribed copper plate, a testament to the enduring legacy of Nandapura dynasty, has been unearthed from the culturally rich precincts of Gunupur revealing Odisha's regal past. This epigraphic jewel, dating back to the early 19th century, was brought to light by the efforts of Satyabrata Panigrahi, a local custodian of heritage. The inscription, etched with dignified precision upon a single copper plate inscribed on both flanks, comprises 15 meticulous lines in robust 19th-century Odia script, interwoven with a solemn Sanskrit verse nestled in lines 12 and 13. The record -- corresponding to Wednesday, 17th August 1803 CE, or the Indian cyclic year Rudhirodgāri -- was composed during the solar eclipse on the third day of Simha and the 15th of Bhadrapada, marking a moment deemed auspicious in the ancient celestial almanac. This regal edict -- a punardana or regrant of the sacred village Bhaleri, now associated with Radhakanta Temple of Gunupur, was issued by Maharaja Ramachandradeva of Nandapura. The grant confers sweeping rights upon the noble Rāmakrsna Behera Mahapatra, bestowing dominion over its boundaries, fisheries, forests, fields both fertile and fallow and all treasures terrestrial and aquatic, visible and concealed. A poetic coda ensures that the land shall remain in the hands of the recipient's progeny 'as long as the sun and moon shall shine.' In a touching ceremonial homage, the monarch is recorded as offering salutations to the donee thrice daily, underscoring the sacred reciprocity between ruler and devotee. The plate was deciphered with deft erudition by young epigraphist Bishnu Mohan Adhikari, a luminous figure in the world of Odisha and Andhra inscriptions, who hails from the scholarly lineage of Sitakanta Rajaguru, son of Padma Shri Satyanarayana Rajguru. With over 75 inscriptions to his credit and a prolific presence in national and international fora, Adhikari continues to illuminate the obscured corridors of Eastern India's historical narrative. 'This singular document deepens our understanding of the Nandapura court's administrative sophistication and their unwavering devotion to religiousand cultural institutions, even amidst the colonial cross-currents of the early 19th century,' remarked Adhikari. The inscription is poised to enter national epigraphic databases and digital conservation archives, offering a clarion call for renewed exploration of temple records and hidden legacies within Gunupur region of Rayagada. It stands not merely as a grant, but as a voice across centuries—proclaiming the resilience of heritage, the sanctity of memory, and the silent splendour of copper script in Odisha.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
As 'Baghuni' shines at Cannes, Partha Panda candidly speaks about Odia cinema making global mark
For film producer Partha Panda, it was a moment of pride as the first look of his Odia feature film 'Baghuni' (Dance Like a Tiger) was officially unveiled at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a conversation with ANI, he shared his experience of taking his film project to an international audience, his journey in filmmaking and how the Odia film market is making its mark globally. "It was a very great experience. I met and , who revealed our motion poster, so it was a very wonderful and most memorable experience." As part of the Official program of the Bharat Pavilion at Cannes International Film Festival, hosted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, the first-look motion poster of the film was released on May 15 in the presence of the film's director and producer, Jitendra Mishra, and producer Partha Panda. The film is a co-production among National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), Glocal Films UK Limited (founded by Odisha-born, London-based producer Partha Panda, and Jitendra Mishra's Cinema4Good Pvt. Ltd, 'Baghuni' is a co-production--the first of its kind for any film from Odisha, with the National Film Development Corporation(NFDC) returning to the state after a 23-year gap in significant cinematic collaborations. On the inspiration behind the film, he shared, "It's about women's empowerment, and a girl holding a protest in a male-dominated society, and how a lady is stepping out and fighting for her rights, so it is all about this." While talking about the film, he added, "We named it 'Baghuni'(Dance Like a Tiger) means Tigress and we had a dance called 'Bagha Nacha', (the Tiger dance is the traditional art form performed in Binka, Sonepur, and some parts of Ganjam district in Odisha), and the story was written by one of the good directors, his name is Jitendra Mishra, so we had a conversation from last 3-4 years ago about the story, so we developed the story, then we were going step by step, so first time in 2023, this story was selected in the NFDC co-production market, then luckily, out of 11 countries, 20 stories were selected and we were one of them, which was a good thing about that, and particularly for Odia language, this type of thing, like NFDC involvement happened after 23 years. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now " Partha Panda is an entrepreneur whose journey spans over 15 years of higher education and successful enterprise in the UK. He is a Managing Director, Film Producer & Arts Impresario. Despite being in a different profession, he always remained passionate about cinema. Sharing how his journey in filmmaking started, he added, "Every time I watch a movie from childhood, it's always I wanted to involve in film, but for me, when I was doing my graduation, that time I had an interest, either I wanted to become a director or something involved in the movie industry, but my study and everything was different. In my family, my mom is a good dancer, my dad studied in drama school, so we have a little understanding about that, which came a little from the family. So, the first time I tried was in 2008-09, but I could not finish that project for some reason." "Then I tried again in 2011, but again, we could not find the right person who could do the job together, because in this type of thing, finding the right director or person who can guide you is tricky. I found my friend, Jitendra Mishra. So, I thought, this is the guy with whom I can do the job. So, that's where the conversation started, and we were sort of working on this project for the last four years." Panda further discussed Odisha's cinema. According to him, the Odisha film market is still struggling; however, it is getting better, and with achievements like his film reaching Cannes, it gives a boost to the industry overall. "Odisha market, it's not that strong at the moment. But it's getting better. So, there was last... I don't know, maybe 5 to 10 years, there was a gap where people were not supporting that much, however, now things are improving," he said. Written and directed by internationally acclaimed filmmaker Jitendra Mishra, 'Baghuni' is the first international co-production from Odisha, featuring celebrated Odia actor Sabyasachi Mishra as the lead actor, and boasts a talented crew that includes multiple National Award-winning industry professionals.
