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Stage, Recognition, and Public Acknowledgement: Literature Beyond Its Boundaries
A literary stage should not merely showcase achievement; it should enable dialogue, disagreement, and discovery. Recognition should function as a bridge, not a boundary.

Soumyaranjan Sahoo
4 days ago6 min read


Kabisurya Baladeba Ratha and Kishore Chandrananda Champu: An Experience
To understand Baladeba Ratha, one must listen, not read. His Kishore Chandrananda Champu reveals how Odia literature evolved from written poetry into a living musical tradition.

Soumyaranjan Sahoo
Nov 9, 20255 min read


The Press That Fought for a Language: Odia Literary Revolution in Colonial India
Long before Odisha became a geographical reality, print created a shared public space where people could think together. Newspapers & magazines turned language into a place where society could gather.

Soumyaranjan Sahoo
Nov 7, 20256 min read


ପ୍ରେମିକ କବିଙ୍କ ପ୍ରେମ କଳ୍ପନା - Dr Mayadhar Mansingh’s Vision and Contribution to the Odia Literary Landscape
An exploration of Dr Mayadhar Mansingh’s poetic, critical, and translational legacy—tracing how the Premika Kabi redefined modern Odia literature through love, intellect, and cultural insight.

Soumyaranjan Sahoo
Oct 23, 20254 min read


Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja: Language, Desire, and the Architecture of Feeling
In Upendra Bhanja, we do not merely encounter a poet of the past. We meet the first philosopher of Odia feeling, one who turned language into consciousness, and consciousness into art.

Soumyaranjan Sahoo
Oct 6, 20254 min read


The Impact of Print Media on Odia Literary Modernity
Explore how the advent of print media in the 19th century transformed Odia literature, leading to a new era of literary modernity and ......

Soumyaranjan Sahoo
Feb 10, 20254 min read


From Policies to Progress: Charting the Future of Odia Literature
Odisha’s literary future blends heritage with innovation—new policies, digitisation & youth engagement shape a globally relevant revival.

Soumyaranjan Sahoo
Feb 5, 20253 min read
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