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Prem Sahoo, a professional Odissi dancer from Odisha, credits his lion-hearted mother, Manjulata, for defending his passion and standing up for him when he couldn't.

For every cup of tea sold at his stall, he used half the amount towards the education and health of the slum kids.

The son of a tailor-turned CRPF jawan, this brilliant innovator was earlier in the news for designing a robot that could climb electric poles and do other dangerous tasks!

From scientists to entrepreneurs to retired government employees working to make the state better -- we bring you such inspirational tales.

From breaking barriers of untouchability to building modern-day Odisha, Harekrushna Mahatab left behind a truly remarkable legacy. Yet few Indians know about this freedom fighter. It's time this changed. #ForgottenHeroes

The 12-year old Baji Rout hailed from Odisha, where he stood up against the British and lost his life.

D Prakash Rao opened a school called Asha Ashvaasan, dedicating half of his monthly income of between Rs 18,000 to Rs 20,000 towards the education of around 70 underprivileged children.

There are many artisans who live in India's numerous little towns and villages and churn out masterpieces with their hands, but fail to find the visibility they deserve.

In the era of social media, pigeon post may have become a thing of the past across the world, but the Odisha Police Pigeon Service continues to keep this unique practice alive!

"This was my first attempt, and I did not expect to top the exam. I was sure of qualifying though. When my friends told me about the result, I could not believe it."