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A pillow may appear clean but still develop an unpleasant smell over time due to sweat, hair oil, humidity and poor ventilation. Washing pillows frequently may not always be practical, especially for those that require special care. Simple cleaning methods can help keep them fresh...

For many people, the day begins with a quick glance at their smartphone. Before getting out of bed, they scroll through messages, emails, social media feeds or the latest headlines. While the habit may seem harmless, health experts say it could negatively affect brain function,...

Ever heard of ‘Nanoship’, ‘Cuffing Season Dating’, or ‘Zombieing’? If not, welcome to the chaotic, hyper-labelled world of modern romance—where love, lust, and everything in between is now categorised, hashtagged, and often confusing. Let’s decode the new dating vocabulary that's reshaping romance in the swipe...

Health experts are increasingly aware that some common kitchen habits may have long-term effects on our well-being. While your kitchen is generally a safe space, it’s worth knowing how certain routines could impact your health over time. Here are some everyday practices to be mindful...

Bhubaneswar:  The recent installation of Konark Chakra at the Times Square in New York made every Odia proud. However, not many are aware the story behind such a massive initiative. To shed light on the journey of Konark Chakra to NYC, a discussion programme was...

Michelin star chef Vikas Khanna recently hogged the limelight after he took an initiative to install a replica of Konark Chakra at Times Square in New York City. However, not many people knew that Jitendra Mishra, an internationally acclaimed filmmaker from Odisha, played a crucial...

Bhubaneswar: The second evening of Srjan’s 29th OMC Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra (GKCM) Award Festival witnessed Kathak danseuse Shila Mehta and Hindustani Vocalist Jayateerth Mevundi mesmerise audience here at Rabindra Mandap, Wednesday. In the first performance, Mehta, who was groomed in the Lucknow gharana by Pt...

Bhubaneswar: In an attempt to pay tribute to the Gurus on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, City-based cultural outfit The Bhonsor Carnival (TBC) organised a grand event here at Odissi Research Centre, Tuesday. Titled Mantra, the programme brought together teachers, and the students where the...

New Delhi: Millets will be the flavour of the day as not just cuisines, but startups dealing with "super food", and celebrity chefs, and an exhibition will fete the visiting first ladies and spouses of G20 leaders as they visit the sprawling Pusa campus of...

Acclaimed theatre and film actor Kumud Mishra of Rockstar fame was in Bhubaneswar Friday to play the lead in Hindi/ English play Dhumrapan, a fundraiser organised by Zain Foundation for the welfare of people suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder. On the sidelines of the event,...