Rabindra Vidya Niketan Hosts Vibrant Annual Celebration in Keonjhar
Rabindra Vidya Niketan in Keonjhar celebrated its annual function on April 4, bringing together students, parents, and faculty for an evening filled with vibrant performances and meaningful interactions. The event served as a platform to showcase student talent and foster community engagement.
Chief Guest Inspires Students with Career Guidance
Attending the event as the chief guest, IIT Bhubaneswar director Shreepad Karmalkar encouraged students to stay curious, determined, and grounded in their pursuits. His interaction with students of classes X, XI, and XII during a dedicated session on career guidance was a key highlight, as he offered practical insights and addressed their queries, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and resilience.
Academic Excellence Honored in Prize Distribution
The school also honored academic excellence during the prize distribution ceremony, felicitating CBSE 2024-2025 toppers along with achievers in art, music, SGAT, athletics, kho-kho, and taekwondo. This recognition underscored the institution's commitment to holistic development beyond academics.
Cultural Segment Adds Color and Creativity
The cultural segment added color and creativity to the evening, with students hosting the programme. A Saraswati Vandana set a serene tone, followed by a Ramayan-themed dance performance that depicted episodes from the epic through expressive storytelling. Among the standout presentations were a skit titled ‘A Grain of Truth’, which delivered a strong social message, and ‘Standing Strong for What Is Right’, highlighting women’s right to education and the importance of water conservation.
Musical Performances and Grand Finale
Musical performances such as ‘Nadamurchana’ and ‘Bandish’ captivated the audience with their artistic depth. The grand finale, ‘Veiled Vitality and Visible Women’, celebrated women’s empowerment through cricket, drawing inspiration from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, and left a lasting impression on attendees.
IIMC Students Win Gold at National PR Contest
Two students of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, brought laurels to the institute by winning the first prize (gold) at the All India RiseUp PR 2026 contest organised by PRmoment. Maitri Garg and Aftab Ahmod, students of the Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Communication and Brand Management (CCBM) programme, emerged as winners at the national-level competition, which saw participation from leading academic institutions across the country.
Team Kairos Tops Rigorous Competition
Competing as Team Kairos, the duo topped the final round, which featured nine shortlisted teams selected after rigorous mentoring sessions and live pitching before an eminent jury of industry experts. Congratulating the winners, Anand Pradhan, regional director of IIMC Dhenkanal, said the achievement reflects the institute’s commitment to excellence and industry-oriented training.
Odia Pakhya Celebrations Feature Literary Competitions
More than 600 students from colleges and universities from across Odisha took part in the state-level ‘Amrut Pidhi Saraswat Samaroha’ organised as part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations. The programme, organised by the Odisha Sahitya Akademi under the aegis of the department of Odia language, literature and culture, was held at BJB Autonomous College in Bhubaneswar on the 11th day of the fortnight-long celebrations.
Students Compete in Literary Categories
Students took part in competitions across three literary categories — short story, poetry, and essay writing. The themes for the contests were Desh (Nation) for short story, Bharat Varsha for poetry, and Mo Swapnara Odisha (Odisha of My Dreams) for essay writing. A total of 30 students selected as winners will be felicitated during the state-level Odia New Year celebrations on April 14, promoting cultural heritage and literary skills among youth.
