Lifestyle
Explore the latest lifestyle trends, wellness tips, fashion updates, and cultural insights from Odisha and beyond. Covering health, travel, food, and personal development, this section brings engaging stories to inspire and inform.
Pitru Paksha Rituals Observed Across Odisha with Devotion
The holy fortnight of Pitru Paksha began on Monday across Odisha, with families performing Shraddha rituals to honour their ancestors. The observance will continue for the next 15 days until...
Deputy CM Unveils Book on Odisha’s Bell Metal Heritage
MGM Foundation and Bhubaneswar Experimental Art and Design Studio (BEADS) today unveiled "Kansa: Forging Traditions, Shaping Futures," a landmark publication documenting Odisha's rich bell metal craft heritage. Deputy Chief Minister...
Alia Bhatt Becomes Global Brand Ambassador for Levi’s®
Levi’s®, the iconic denim brand, has announced Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt as its new Global Brand Ambassador, marking a bold step in redefining fashion for a new generation. Known for...
VeDakshata Skill Training Centre in Sundargarh Empowering Rural Youth
Vedanta Aluminium is driving socio-economic transformation through its flagship VeDakshata Skill Training Centre located in Bileimunda village, Sundargarh district. To date, 87 rural youth trained through this program have secured employment...
GST on Popcorn Finally Clarified: Salted at 5%, Caramel at 18%
The long-running debate over GST on popcorn—whether salted or caramel, loose or packaged—has finally been resolved by the GST Council under GST 2.0. Salted/Spiced Popcorn: 5% GST, whether loose or...
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Date, Puja Timings, Moon Sighting Rules, Rituals & Significance
Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, will be observed across India with devotion and grandeur on August 27, 2025. The festival, which marks the birth of Lord...
Can Long-Term Use of Birth Control Pills Lead to Permanent Infertility? Experts Weigh In
If you’ve been on contraceptive pills for years, you might be wondering whether it could affect your ability to conceive later. According to fertility experts, birth control pills do not...
KGBV Student Clears NEET 2025, Secures MBBS Seat in Sundargarh
Leeza Majhi, a tribal student from Uchkapat village in Bamra block of Sambalpur district, has secured admission to the MBBS program at Government Medical College & Hospital, Sundargarh after clearing...
Odisha Woman’s PMAY Success Celebrated at Rashtrapati Bhawan
From the dusty lanes of western Odisha to the ceremonial lawns of Rashtrapati Bhawan, Smt. Surekha Mallick’s life story is a testament to courage, perseverance, and the transformative power of...
Cuttack Mourns Demise of Iconic ‘Dahibara Aloodum’ Vendor Raghu Mausa
The Silver City of Cuttack plunged into grief following the demise of Raghunath Sasmal (94), a beloved ‘Dahibara Aloodum’ vendor fondly known as Raghu Mausa. Sasmal, who had been battling...
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