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The Value of Personal Care in Nurturing Your Well-Being

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       It's simple to become overwhelmed by our obligations in the fast-paced society we live in and forget about our own well-being. Although it is frequently neglected, taking care of oneself is essential to leading a healthy and balanced life. Self-care is something we should priorities because it benefits both our physical and mental and emotional wellness. This blog article will discuss the value of self-care and offer helpful advice for incorporating it into your daily routine. Physical Well-Being :  Personal care includes a wide range of activities that improve our physical well-being. Personal care must include regular exercise, keeping good cleanliness, and eating a balanced diet. Exercise maintains our body healthy and active while also releasing endorphins that improve our happiness.Additionally, developing appropriate hygiene practices including brushing teeth, washing hands, and taking a bath contributes to illness prevention and general well being maintenance. Mental

ODISHA: India's Best Kept Secret

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      The state Odisha which falls on the eastern side of India is having a unique tagline "India's best kept secret" and I would say it properly defines its tagline. Having Bhubaneswar as its Capital city this state is now triumphing in various sectors. Once upon a time, Odisha used to be known as the second poorest state of India but, it stood up on its own, and now sectors like; Sports, Tourism, Disaster Management, Modernization, and Culture. It is doing commendable development. 1. Sports: On Feb 12, 2023, an article from "Hindustan Times" stated that, after the spectacular success of the Asian athletics championship in 2017 and the hockey men's world cup in 2018, Odisha is complimented with the title of 'sports capital of India'. Hockey being India's national game it was never so much celebrated in India. But, for the first time in history govt. of Odisha became the official sponsor of the Indian hockey team, both men's and women's.

Kitchen could be a Pharmacy too

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  Many of us have heard the phrase "food is medicine" and for quick & easy access every kitchen has certain medicine or remedies to treat minor ailments and  illnesses. Here are some examples of common medicines that can be found in the kitchen: Honey Honey has been used as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments. It has natural antibacterial properties and can be used to soothe sore throats and coughs. Honey is also known for its ability to boost the immune system and can be used to treat colds and flu. Garlic Garlic is known for its antimicrobial properties and has been used to treat infections, including ear infections and yeast infections. It can also help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Ginger Ginger is another spice that is commonly used as a natural remedy. It is known for its ability to alleviate nausea and vomiting and can be used to reduce pain and inflammation, making it a popular remedy for morning sickness and motion sickness. Turmeric Turme

Plant: A friend in need, a friend indeed

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  A beautiful plant is like having a friend around you and what could be a more thrilling experience than keeping a friend with you in your house? yes, you guessed it right; I am talking about those adorable indoor plants. Plants that require a low amount of light and water to rise are typically known as indoor plants.  Indoor plants can easily grow in our house and our balcony, it helps to beautify the place and also brings positive energy into the environment. They are for decorative purposes and are mainly found in places like residences & offices.  They can purify the air by controlling carbon dioxide in the atmosphere & provide oxygen to keep us healthy. These plants are grown generally in containers, pots, ceramic-made pots, etc. Nowadays, indoor gardening is tremendously increasing as people are more interested to beautify their homes with different types of plants. Here are some of the best indoor plants for boosting oxygen levels and purifying the air. Snake Plants

Bhubaneswar The Temple City

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About Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha. The city is popularly known as City of Temples and it is famous for its rich ancient heritage, especially its historic monumental temple. Bhubaneswar has been known as Nagar Kalinga, Kalinga Nagar, Toshali, Ekamra Kanan, Mandira Malini Nagar also. This city is lively, green, and clean, with a rich cultural life, and it has scenic views. The modern city of Bhubaneswar was designed by the German architect Otto Konigsberger in 1946. Culture of Bhubaneswar      Bhubaneswar is famous for its Odissi dance form. The Odissi dance originated in Odisha. Odissi is considered by some historians as an offshoot of the Hindustani Classical music of northern India- although the two are quite distinct from each other.                                                              Education in Bhubaneswar      With more than 100 educational institutes Bhubaneswar's educational landscape is extensive, with prestigious schools, universities, an

The Accidental cuisine of Odisha

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     It was a pleasant evening of a tiring day in the late 1940s. A pastry chef named Sudarsan Sahu was shutting his small sweet shop and decided to mix sugar in the leftover chenna [a form of cheese] and put it on an Indian chullah by-mistakenly, and on the next day, a magnificent dish was introduced named chenna poda [baked cheese]. Then he made some small modifications and presented this dish which started its journey from a small village named Dasapalla, Nayagarh of Odisha and now touching the heart of most Indians.           It may be noted here that the district administration in Nayagarh has asked all the Odisha government offices to celebrate “World Chhena Poda Day” on April 11. Nayagarh district administration has already applied for GI tag to ' Chhena Poda ', a popular baked cheese dessert of Odisha. Main Ingredients : Chhena [cheese], sugar, cashew nuts, raisins, cardamom