Indian cuisine conversations often revolve around Punjabi, South Indian or Bengali food. Odiya cuisine deserves a much bigger place on that table.
What struck me most was its restraint. No overload of cream, butter or chillies. Just balance, mustard, fermentation, texture and freshness.
Dahi Bara Aloo Dum (popular street food), Drumstick-Brinjal Besara, Chhena Tarkari, Chakuli Pitha (like dosa) Aloo Patra Besara… all made at home.
@manas_muduli Please be aware that govt is not a company that should measure profitability. Its main aim is to provide the public with better services. Metro takes years to be functional. We are now a late runner. Very sad state of affairs.
NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2026 paints a picture of stark contrasts across Indian states.
#Odihsa stands tall at 73.1 while states like Punjab (12.4) and Andhra Pradesh (23.1) remain deep in fiscal stress.
Odisha is no stranger to India’s tourism circuit.
From the timeless Konark & Jagannath Temples, to the sands of Puri Beach and the vastness of Chilika Lake.
But it seems that if you venture deeper into the state you discover landscapes that are every bit as spectacular.
Duduma Falls in Koraput district where the Machkund River plunges dramatically off a rocky cliff is one such marvel.
It’s a reminder that India’s beauty is inexhaustible. Just when you think you’ve seen it all… another wonder appears.
#SundayWanderer
(Have to thank @manas_muduli for tirelessly promoting Odisha)
Delighted to announce that @VFSGlobal is opening a visa application centre in Bhubaneswar from 1st April’ 26.
The centre was much-needed in Bhubaneswar for providing world-class, convenient, time-effective and efficient visa facilitation services to people of Odisha who otherwise had to travel to Kolkata to meet their visa requirements. Commencement of visa facilitation from Bhubaneswar will save time and cost, boost international mobility and connectivity and also create local employment opportunities.
More ease-of-living is the motto of PM Modi’s Govt. Grateful to EAM @DrSJaishankar and CEO, VFS Global Group, Mr. Zubin Karkaria for considering my request for operationalising a visa application centre in Bhubaneswar.
@manas_muduli Challans are 10k for a puc certificate for 1 -5 years vehicle. Just bcoz you don't make a paper u get 10k challan. The fundamentals of this policy are very wrong.
Here is one of the top three films selected as contest winners. Stay tuned for the others.
Kali Ra Asha
A film by Sushree Sabita, Odisha
From inherited struggles to renewed strength.
A son stands firmly by his farmer father. Mechanisation becomes an ally. The farm survives, and hope endures.
A moving and beautifully crafted film that captures resilience with quiet honesty.
A must watch.
#AsaanHotaTohHarKoiKisanHota
#FarmerFilmFestival
#MahindraTractors
Link to watch the full film:
https://t.co/aFgy2YkZ85
Tirumala Temple, Months After Stampede Incident, Gets AI Command Centre To Control Devotees. We are still planning to start a queue for Jagannath Darshan.