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From Korean Snack Surges to Condom Cart Trends: How India Instamarted Captured Pop Culture in 2025 In 2025, India’s lifestyle trends played out not on timelines but in shopping carts. Orders for Korean snacks and condiments on Instamart surged nearly 5 times year-on-year. 7 of the top 10 protein products ordered were protein bars, new iPhones reached homes in under three minutes in cities like…

The season of light, love, and togetherness is here and there’s no better way to express your appreciation than with gifts that bring joy, elegance, and wellness into the lives of those you care about. This festive season, make every gesture meaningful with handpicked treasures from our signature brands. Whether it’s a thoughtful present for family, a token of gratitude for colleagues, or a special…

Hyderabad, Dec 24:- The Grand Finals of “TANDANANA  Annamacharya International Music Competition 2025” were held in a spiritually uplifting ambience at Annamacharya Bhavana Vahini  Near HITEX, Hyderabad, drawing an enthusiastic gathering of over 500 music lovers. Organised under the visionary leadership of Padmashri Dr. Shobha Raju, Founder & President of Annamacharya Bhavana Vahini, the event is part of her life mission to propagate the sacred compositions of…

Koraput, Dec, 24: On the final day of the National-Level Tribal Folk Art Festival, Indian Idol 13 singers Sachet and Parampara joined the celebrations. During the concluding ceremony of the Koraput National-Level Tribal Folk Art Festival (Parab Mahotsav), Sachet and Parampara graced the Koraput Parab stage and delivered a शानदार (wonderful) performance with their melodious voices. Starting from the Odia song Rangabati to several popular Hindi…

Jeypore:Dec, 24:  Koraput feels like Kashmir. The festivals and celebrations here are unique. One who has not seen Koraput has not seen Odisha — said Krushna Chandra Patra, Minister. He further highlighted the region’s breathtaking natural beauty, rich tribal culture, and warm hospitality. He said Koraput’s traditions, landscapes, and cultural diversity make it one of the most beautiful and culturally vibrant regions of the state, attracting…

Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 24:  To further strengthen emergency healthcare services, the State Government has made provisions for 428 new 108 ambulance vehicles with an investment of Rs 111 crore. Giving priority to public convenience, the Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi is going to inaugurate 150 units of 108 ambulances in the first phase.

Navarangpur, Dec, 24:  The 8th District-Level Junior Red Cross Education and Training Camp, organized by the District Education Department of Navarangpur, was successfully conducted. Over 600 students participated in the camp, gaining awareness about the qualities needed to become responsible citizens. The camp was held at the government higher secondary school in Kosagumuda Block. On the final day, group education officer Samarendra Bhowmik hoisted the…

Nandahandi, Dec, 24:  During the annual inspection program at Nandahandi Tehsil, Additional District Collector Tapan Kumar Khuntia participated. On this occasion, he reviewed the official records of all government activities. The program was conducted under the supervision of Tehsildar Chandra Das, Additional Tehsildar Bishwajit Karkara, and Revenue Inspector Prashant Kumar Das, who were present to assist in the proceedings. Along with all the government staff of…

Navarangpur, Dec, 24: The 8th annual festival of the Senior Citizens’ Association was held at Baba Akhandalamani Temple in Navarangpur. Navarangpur MLA Gauri Shankar Majhi attended the event as the chief guest. He assured that the MLA would provide financial support for the establishment of a Senior Citizens’ Community Hall and praised the association for taking steps toward fulfilling its goals. The association’s President Radhanath…

Rajgangpur, Dec, 24: The 16th edition of the Jharajhara Festival, organized at the local football ground, has been inaugurated. Former state minister and Rourkela MLA Sarada Prasan Nayak attended as the chief guest to inaugurate the festival. Other honored guests included local Tahsildar Jagabandhu Mallik and Rajgangpur Municipality Executive Officer Govinda Dandasena. The guests lit the ceremonial lamp in front of the deity Lord Jagannath…

Brahmapur ,Dec, 24: The New Year is bringing many gifts for Brahmapur, including 100 new buses. In South Odisha’s hub city, Brahmapur, the process has begun to operate these buses from the headquarters of various blocks of the district to the city. Government sources have confirmed that the buses will be delivered to Brahmapur from the start of the New Year. Although the plan existed…

Belaguntha,, Dec, 24: – The wife of former committee member Ramchandra Bishwal, Priyambada Bishwal, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 42. The late Priyambada was a religious and philanthropic woman. Her untimely death has cast a shadow of grief over the region. Upon hearing the news of her demise, Sorada MLA representative Jitendra Nayak, former Sarpanch Chintamani Swain, Chandra Shekhar Nayak, Prahallad Lenka, Madhu…

Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 24:  On the fourth evening of the festival, Mohan Majhi gifted something to the district residents. For Koraput district, there are 86 projects worth Rs 545 crore. The Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for 70 projects worth Rs 521 crore. 16 projects worth Rs 24 crore were inaugurated. Koraput has not only made its mark in Odisha but has now created a distinct…

Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 24:   Starting January 1, there will be strict vehicle inspections. The pollution certificates of vehicles will be checked. Vehicles without a valid PU (Pollution Under Control) certificate will not be allowed to receive diesel or petrol. This information was shared by Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur after a meeting with the Transport Department, oil companies, and dealer associations. The campaign will continue until January…

K. Nuagaon, Dec, 24:  Under the leadership of Block Education Officer Pramod Kumar Mallik, the Navodaya exam was conducted peacefully today at the local government high school campus in K. Nuagaon Block, Kandhamal district. A total of 214 students from 14 Panchayats and 11 clusters of the block had applied to appear for the exam. However, due to various reasons, 14 students were absent, and…

Malkangiri, Dec, 24:  A cluster-level education meeting program was organized at Padmagiri under Malkangiri Block at the government upper primary school, Bailapari, under the supervision of Shri Jitendra Kumar Tripathi, C.S.C. The program focused on school enrollment and education for 2025. The event began with an inaugural ceremony, where the Padmagiri Gram Panchayat Sarpanch Shri Sunadhar Madakami, District Council Member Kuni Bhumia, Ward Member Mahendra…