Italian Odissi-Chhau dancer teaching the dance forms in India since 1995

Mar 14, 2021

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 15 : Impressed by Indian art and culture, Italian-born Odissi and Chhau dancer and instructor Ileana Citaristi, who came to...

"Feel blessed": Odissi dancer Durga Charan Ranbir on being conferred with Padma Shri

Jan 26, 2025

Odissi dancer Durga Charan Ranbir, who has been conferred with Padma Shri expressed his happiness on receiving this honour.

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik condoles Odissi dancer Laxmipriya Mahapatra's demise

Mar 21, 2021

New Delhi [India], March 21 : Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday expressed his condolences over the demise of renowned Odissi dancer Laxmipriya...

"This is a form of seva," says Odissi dancer performing at Jagannath Rath Yatra

Jun 27, 2025

An Odissi dancer set to perform at the commencement of the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri on Friday described the performance as a...

"Women's participation strengthens the country...": Ranjana Gauhar praises Women's Reservation Bill ahead of special parliament session

Apr 15, 2026

Appreciating the government's push for women's empowerment, Padma Shri awardee and renowned Odissi dancer Ranjana Gauhar has welcomed the proposed Women's Reservation Bill ahead...

National Festival of Mayurbhanj Chhau 'Naatki' concluded with spectacle of performances

Dec 18, 2022

The National Festival of Mayurbhanj Chhau 'Naatki' concluded after a two-day run with a number of spectacular performances of the Chhau Dance with a...