Devashish Biswal
Devashish Biswal is a graduate of English journalism at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal. He has an eye for stories with the potential to grab people's attention. His deep interest lies in covering human interest stories based on gender, tribal life, education, and culture. He is also an aspiring Radio Jockey and a musician.
A journey of devotion and activism to revive Odisha’s Prachi river
As the once-glorious Prachi river languishes in neglect, a noble initiative known as Prachi Parikrama and led by spiritual guru Paramahamsa Prajnanananda seeks to breathe new life into its waters.
From pond to Padma Shri, Odisha’s aquaculture icon charts new waters
Batakrushna Sahoo, the ‘Aquaman’ of Odisha, rose from humble beginnings to national recognition for revolutionising fish farming and empowering thousands through free training programmes and initiatives like Aqua Chaupal.
Odisha’s guardian angel for the homeless
Setting a profound example of empathy and social responsibility, Bipin Bihari Panda has been rescuing and rehabilitating mentally ill and destitute people from the streets for nine years.
Night-watchman supports Odisha’s Adivasi archers’ Olympic dreams
Mitrabhanu Mohapatra, an archery coach in Jujumura village of Odisha, dedicates his life to coaching aspiring archers from low-income Adivasi families, transcending the boundaries of sport and shaping futures
Jharkhand’s first breast milk bank for premature babies
Rani Hospital in Ranchi offers a lifeline for vulnerable newborns, ensuring pasteurised breast milk for them, promoting health, reducing infections and fostering a community of selfless donors.
Odisha school bridges gap between disability and ability
Teachers at Nandini Devi school for deaf, mute and blind students in Dhenkanal prove that with love and dedication, every obstacle can be transformed into an opportunity.
This Odisha trans woman is breaking barriers with ‘pride’
Chhavi, a transgender person from Banmali Prasad village in Odisha, overcame societal barriers with support from a compassionate stranger. Through her self help group, Chhavi and her team now excel in waste management.
Breaking barriers with ‘pride’
Chhavi Maa's journey from societal confinement to triumph is testament to resilience. She defied prejudice, embraced her true self, and became a beacon of hope for India's LGBTQIA+ community.
Check out Sarakapatna’s vibrant ‘Hastatanta’ sarees
Sarakapatna in Odisha is the home of 'Hastatanta' sarees that weave a tapestry of beauty and tradition. The rhythmic clatter of tanta (looms) echoes in every household, a testament to the enduring artistry of this captivating craft.
Sarakapatna’s Hastatanta sarees add life to loom
Nestled in the heart of Dhenkanal, Sarakapatna village resonates with the rhythmic clatter of handlooms, as over 140 households meticulously weave the magic of 'Hastatanta sarees'.