THE capital city of Bhubaneswar stands bejeweled. Glowing in the spirit of the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD), being hosted in Odisha for the first time, every corner of the city has erupted into a celebration of culture, art, cuisine and more.
Thousands of dignitaries and global Indians have started arriving in Bhubaneswar, which is the venue for the 18th edition of the three-day convention that begins Wednesday. And both the state government and city administration are leaving no stone unturned to offer them a memorable experience of Odisha's culture and heritage.
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