Book Description

Faith Endures But Covid 19 Again Casts A Shadow On Durga Puja Celebrations The more things change, the more Links to celebrate talent and creativity, show- they remain the same, it is often cased the skills of children from Odisha and said. This seems to hold particu- other states. Read more about the event in our larly true for the festive season as report. it unfolds under the shadow of the It can easily be described as a Revolution on COVID 19 pandemic for the second year in a Wheels, particularly for those who have a pas- row. The Durga Puja will be held under strict protocols laid down by the state government, something that the organisers are bound to follow. Some of them have added their own set of precautions to ensure that the festivities do not lead to a rise in COVID 19 cases. But the spirit continues to remain high, as we find out in this edition’s Cover Story. The festive season is also a time for many to make a style statement as they follow the customs and traditions associated with it. We bring you a special feature on what to look at when it comes to Fashion & Lifestyle, with some useful information to help you find what you are looking for. Odia cuisine is an integral part of experienc- ing the richness and diversity that the state has to offer. The Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) is doing its bit in popu- larizing Odia food through a recently-opened restaurant in Bhubaneswar. Freedom Fest 2021, organized by My City sion for speed as well as style. In City Lights, we catch up with two biking enthusiasts who have come together to offer riders the right kind of gear and accessories for safety as well as comfort. Addiction is something that not only affects a person’s health; it can also threaten lives and relationships. Nobody, perhaps, knows it better than someone who has not only been through this cycle of addition but has managed to come out of it. In City Beat, we catch up with Prabhu Dutt Patel, who beat alcoholism and is now engaged in alcohol and drug abuse pre- vention and treatment. In our Health & Fitness section, we speak to a senior cardiologist on some common concerns when it comes to heart attacks and cardiac problems as well their pre- vention and treatment. The section also looks at breast cancer, with a specialist explaining the risk factors, diagnosis and treat- ment.