"I was a small-town boy with big dreams. I never thought I'd build something the world would notice."
Ritesh Agarwal
Founder & CEO, OYO Rooms · Born in Bissam Cuttack, Rayagada, 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.
