"We are believed to be among the first people to walk out of Africa, 60,000 years ago. We are still here."
Bonda Women
Adivasi Community · Malkangiri, Odisha
People of Odisha
Cuttack, Odisha
He never once told me he was proud of me. It took me thirty years to understand what he was actually saying.
— Adesh Nayak
A 12-part series on the entrepreneurs quietly building Odisha's future from garages, farms, and small-town offices.
Every city has an Odisha in it.
New York, USA
Odias in New York
One of the oldest Odia communities in North America. Home to the OSA NY/NJ chapter, keeping language, food, and festivals alive since 1969.
San Francisco, USA
Odias in San Francisco
From Silicon Valley engineers to Bay Area dreamers — Odias building the future while holding on to their roots.
Washington DC, USA
Odias in Washington DC
One of the earliest OSA chapters, established in 1984. A community of professionals, diplomats, and families across Maryland, Virginia, and DC.
We are planning our first gathering of the people of Odisha — storytellers, makers, builders, and dreamers. Events are coming soon.
