Odisha

In India, rugby is perceived as a 'man's game.' And yet it was 26 women who did something never done before by Indians ⁠— create history by winning their first ever international XVs rugby medal! Here’s how they beat the odds. #MakingIndiaProud #WomenInSports

“I am happiest when I am near elephants. City life doesn’t make me happy. Even at this moment, if you tell me that an elephant is trapped or in need of help, I will pack my bags and drive to that location", says the man who has survived 20 near-death attacks by rogue jumbos!

Known as the Solar Man of Kolkata, the man with a 35-year-old career in renewable energy, was recently honoured with the prestigious Mission Innovation Champion Award in Vancouver, Canada on May 27, 2019.

“I happened to visit Chandipur in Odisha for test firing of missiles and the people of the state became very close to my heart. When I cleared the UPSC, I opted for Odisha as my first preference."

Indian women's hockey team are already winners and it's not because they beat Japan to clinch the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Series Finals title. It's because they have overcome incredible odds to reach where they are today. #MakingIndiaProud #RealLifeHeroines #GirlPower

Fourteen of his students from financially downtrodden backgrounds emerged triumphant in NEET 2019, after cracking the sought-after entrance exam.

Benefiting 51 lakh farmers, reducing pest attacks by 90%, the #Odisha administration is infusing fresh ideas and innovations to push Indian agriculture forward at a time when many have lost hope! #FarmersFirst

A satire on the Simon report, the earliest known rendering of Odisha's state song & the first movie in Odia are just some of the iconic records that Vedabandhu Mishra has archived. Today, his YouTube channel has over 59,000 subscribers & a list of over 1000 videos!

"We requested officials and local people's representatives for completion of the bridge, but no one paid any heed towards our demand. With no other option in sight, I decided to shoulder the responsibility," said sexagnerian Gangadhar Rout. #Respect #Inspiration

Despite his illustrious life, his simplicity is what earned him ever-increasing respect among people of Odisha, as well as India. Though his life came to an end on May 29, 2010, his spirit and unwavering pulse to help common people, has truly immortalised him forever!