The Event Industry

Coming of Age: How the event industry is reshaping the social and cultural landscape The event industry as we know it today is a far cry from the modest beginnings and tentative first steps witnessed a few decades ago. Over the years, it has seen steady growth in Odisha, fuelled by heritage, tourism, and government-backed initiatives. Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Puri have emerged as prime destinations for events spanning the entire spectrum, from dance and music to social and cultural gatherings. Read all about it in our Cover Story. Ideas, conversations, and lots more. That's what the Bocca Book Cafe promises for lovers of literature, culture, and the arts. City Lights brings you highlights from the launch event which was marked by an insightful conversation with the author of a book that is way off the beaten track. The section also has a special feature to mark World Book Day. City Tales continues with the series on temple tanks in Bhubaneswar. This time, the focus is on how their very existence is under threat today, thanks to rapid urbanization coupled with neglect. In City Health, we bring you some expert tips on how to practice a Yoga pose that has to do with stretching and flexibility. Our CityZen for the edition is Anand Poddar, a dynamic entrepreneur who believes in balancing business with social impact. He talks to us about his journey so far. City Biz narrates the inspiring story of some intrepid women who are breaking the proverbial glass ceiling with their culinary skills. It has been cricket all the way since the latest edition of the Indian Premier League kicked off last month and it has stirred a debate on the state of the game in Odisha. In City Sports, experts and coaches weigh in on why cricketers from Odisha have been finding it tough to make a mark on the national scene. Recent years have seen innumerable instances of how social media can amplify the reach of traditional art forms. The latest example is that of a 30-year-old Odia Sambalpuri song that has got a fresh lease of life after it went viral on social media platforms. Read all about it in ScreenShots. It’s not often that one talks about Indian cinema and science fiction in the same breath. Malayalam film Gaganachari is, however, an unexpected and welcome exception. In Cityflix, we take a look at how the film uses science fiction laced with humour and distinct facets of human relationship to weave together a gripping tale.