Anwesh Sahoo eyes Mr Gay World title
Bhubaneswar: Suave and handsome, he walks with panache and his pose oozes confidence. He is India's entry to the Mr Gay World pageant to be held in Malta, Europe in April this year. He is Anwesh Sahoo, who hails from Kaniha in Odisha's Angul district. Anwesh was a victim of bullying during his school days. Today, the story is completely different. A student of the International Institute of Information Technology in New Delhi, the 20-year old scored over 232 participants to clinch the Mr Gay World India (MGWI) title in Mumbai on January 25.
Brahma Kumaris Om Niwas holds annual day
Bhubaneswar: The Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Om Niwas here celebrated its 40th annual day and the Republic Day on Tuesday. The programme began with hoisting of the national flag and Siba Baba. Former Commissioner of the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) Rabinarayan Nanda attended the event as chief guest while Supplies Department Joint Secretary Mrutyunjay Harichandan joined as chief speaker. Brahma Kumari Geeta chaired the programme. Brahma Kumari Tripura read out the annual report. Brahma Kumar Janaki monitored the programme.
Stewart School celebrates annual day
Bhubaneswar: The Stewart School here celebrated its 55th annual day on January 22. Governor SC Jamir inaugurated the function. The meeting was presided over by Cuttack Bishop Santanu Das. RR Senapati spoke about the achievements of the school. The students have achieved many awards in several interschool competitions and games. Many former students have proved themselves as successful citizens, said the Principal. The meeting was followed by a cultural function. Meritorious students were felicitated on the occasion. The State's First lady Alemla Jamir and BD Das were present, among others.
Sovaniya Sikshashram celebrates R-Day
Bhubaneswar: The Republic Day was celebrated at the Capital Sovaniya Siksashram premises on Tuesday. Justice Debadutta Das hoisted the national flag and exhorted everyone to be concerned about the development of the country as well as the entire world. Noted educationist lingaraj Mishra said the reformative education system of Pujya Shree Kumar Bhai would help in a great way to build the students as good citizens. Social activist Charulata Mohapatra also spoke. Various patriotic performances were staged by the school students. Guruma Mamata Pradhan monitored the event.