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A simple act—lighting a lamp in a dim corner, changing your curtains, or placing a plant near a window—can subtly reshape how you feel within your own space. Our homes are not passive backdrops; they actively influence mood, clarity, and emotional balance.   According to Dr. Sohini Sastri, a two-time President’s Award winner and internationally acclaimed astrologer and life coach, small, mindful adjustments rooted in…

SAN MATEO, Calif , Apr 16: Roblox Corporation announced two new age-based accounts for younger users on Roblox: Roblox Kids for users ages 5 to 8 and Roblox Select for users ages 9 to 15. When they roll out in early June, these accounts will more closely align content access, communication settings, and parental controls with a user’s age. They’re also establishing an ongoing selection…

Mumbai, April 16: SIMBA Uproar 2026 concluded its Mumbai edition on 11th April at the MMRDA Grounds, bringing together over 4000+ attendees for an immersive celebration of hip-hop, live performance and action sports. Following a successful edition in Delhi, the platform expanded its scale in Mumbai with a strong focus on community-driven experiences and accessible live entertainment. This year introduced a single-tier, no-VIP format, creating a shared…

Puri, April 16(BNP): In a significant move to enhance devotee convenience and streamline crowd management, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Wednesday announced that a queue and slot booking system will soon be introduced at the Srimandir (Jagannath Temple) in Puri. Under the proposed system, devotees will be able to book darshan slots as per their preferred time, allowing them to visit Lord Jagannath without…

Bhubaneswar, Apr 16 (BNP): Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi from Odisha’s Ganjam district has made history by becoming the first woman officer in India to be appointed as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to a state Governor, marking a significant milestone for gender representation in the Armed Forces. Pic Credit: https://x.com/Defence_Squad_  Her appointment as ADC to the Governor of Mizoram reflects a breaking of long-standing barriers in military protocol…

Bhubaneswar, Apr 16 (BNP): A high-level secretaries’ review meeting was held on Wednesday at Kharavel Bhavan, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, to assess departmental performance for March, review ongoing governance initiatives, and strengthen digital monitoring systems through the ‘Uplabdhi Portal’. Pic Credit: https://x.com/_anugarg  The meeting was attended by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Deoranjan Kumar Singh, along with senior officials including Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal…

New Delhi, Apr 16 (BNP): The Government of India has stepped up efforts to expand access to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) as part of a broader strategy to promote cleaner energy usage and reduce reliance on conventional fossil fuels, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG). Under the ongoing expansion programme, around 4.40 lakh PNG connections have been commissioned since March 2026. In…

Mumbai, April 16: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) moved to the top of the IPL 2026 points table following a strong five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 15, driven by disciplined bowling and a crucial top-order performance from Virat Kohli. RCB’s win, their fourth in five matches, took them to 8 points and a net run rate of +1.503, placing them ahead of…

Kotpad, April,16:  CBSE results have been declared. Bandana Priyadarshini Rath has become the topper in Kotpad in the CBSE Class 10 examination, scoring 95.80 percent  

Narsinghpur, April,16:Bishwarupa Behera, daughter of Dhiren Behera from Nakhapada village under Narsinghpur block and a student of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Narsinghpur, has successfully passed the CBSE Class 10 examination results announced today, securing 95.2% marks.