Newdelhi:22/1/26:The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s tableau, “Bharat Gatha: Shruti, Kriti, Drishti,” presents a powerful visual narrative of India’s civilisational journey in storytelling, from ancient oral traditions to its emergence as a global content and media powerhouse. The tableau reflects the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat, seamlessly blending cultural heritage with technological innovation. Shruti symbolises India’s rich oral legacy, depicted through a Guru imparting ...

Newdelhi:22/1/26:The National School of Drama (NSD) will organise the 25th edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) 2026, the world’s largest international theatre festival, from 27 January to 20 February 2026, in its most expansive and inclusive edition to date. Marking a significant milestone, BRM 2026 will be staged across 40 locations nationwide, along with at least one production from a ...

Bhubaneswar: 18/1/26:The 2026 Rajarani Music Festival continued its celebration of classical heritage on January 17, with an evening that brought together the distinct musical landscapes of South and North India. Organized by the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department in partnership with the Odisha Sangita Natak Akademi, the second night of the festival featured performances that resonated through the historic, ...

Newdelhi:31/12/25:WAVESIn 2025, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting carried out many important initiatives to support India’s media and entertainment sector. The biggest among them was WAVES 2025, the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit. Prime Minister Modi described WAVES not just as an event, but as a “wave of culture, creativity and universal connectivity,” and encouraged creators worldwide to “dream big and tell ...

Bhubaneswar:29th December, 2025:The fourth evening of the International Odissi Dance Festival witnessed a spiritually elevating and aesthetically rich performance by renowned Odissi exponent and Padma Shri awardee Guru Ramli Ibrahim, accompanied by accomplished dancer Geethashri at Rabindra Mandap. The duo mesmerised the audience with their evocative presentation of “Mangala Charan Harihar,” an offering dedicated to Mother Earth (Dharitri Ma). Set ...

Bhubaneswar,28th December, 2025:The third evening of the International Odissi Dance Festival witnessed a deeply evocative and spiritually charged performance by eminent Odissi dancer Guru Sangeeta Dash, who brought alive the childhood of Lord Shri Krishna through her graceful and expressive rendition. Performing the Odissi abhinaya “Kede Chhanda Jaane Lo Sahi”, Guru Sangeeta Dash vividly portrayed episodes from Lord Krishna’s balya ...

Bhubaneswar:27th December, 2025:The International Odissi Dance Festival, organised by the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre and Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department, continued to enthral audiences on its second evening at Rabindra Mandap The five-day festival, which began on 26th December, will conclude on 30th December. The highlight of the second evening was the captivating performance by eminent Odissi ...

Bhubaneswar:25/12/2025:The International Odissi Dance Festival will be held from 26th to 30th December at Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar. The five-day festival will be organised by Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department and Guru Kelucharan Odissi Research Centre. This year, around 350 Odissi dancers are expected to participate in the festival, including nearly 15 Odissi artistes from abroad. Dancers from various Indian ...

Newdelhi: 18/12/25:The Government of India is taking sustained measures to strengthen the functioning and audience reach of Doordarshan and Akashvani in an increasingly competitive broadcasting environment. To improve content quality and variety, a simplified Content Sourcing Policy was introduced in 2024 to enable wider participation and faster acquisition of programmes. New programmes are launched regularly, and local artists are engaged ...

Bhubaneswar:`18/12/25: The rhythmic beat of the dholak and the tinkling of anklets filled the air at Bhanja Kala Mandap in Bhubaneswar as the National Puppet Festival, known as Jatiya Kandhei Naat Utsav, commenced its two-day celebration. Organised by the Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture, this vibrant event serves as a dedicated platform to revive and honor the ancient ...