Karuwaki Speaks (2025)

21/03/2025

The World Happiness Report is published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, in partnership with Gallup, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and an independent editorial board.

The 2025 world happiness report highlights the positive effects benevolence and social connections have on people's life satisfaction.

Both helpers and recipients experience greater happiness from caring and sharing in the context of three Cs: caring connections, choice, and clear positive impact.
Researchers found that the belief in the kindness of others, as well as actively caring about and sharing with others, has strong effects on happiness, according to the report.

"Happiness isn't just about wealth or growth — it's about trust, connection and knowing people have your back," Jon Clifton, the CEO of Gallup, said in a statement.

The United Nations released the World Happiness Report 2025 on the occasion of the International Day of Happiness.

This year, India stood at 118th position among 147 countries.
Indians are unhappier than Pakistan, Iran and Ukraine,
Palestine, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Gambia and Venezuela.

The U.S. ranked 24th in the world, one place lower than its 2024 ranking. America previously peaked at 11th place in 2012.

Yet again the Finland has been named the world’s happiest country for the eight consecutive year.

21/03/2025

The theme for the International Day of Forests 2025, celebrated on March 21st, is "Forests and Food" which highlights the crucial role forests play in food security, nutrition,livelihood.

Forests are more than just trees. They play a vital role in human survival and help provide a rich variety of food sources essential for the nutrition & well-being of billions of people.

20/03/2025

World Sparrow & Happiness day are connected!Do you know why?

Well,Sparrows are brave little birds and they teach us to be fearless. They teach us to take risks.Their ability to navigate challenging environments and adapt to changing circumstances offers hope and reassurance.

If we follow their lead, we'll live a life of happiness. Like the sparrow, may we find joy in the simple pleasures of life, and may our hearts be light as we soar on the winds of possibilities.

20/03/2025

Tradition and modernity are often seen as dichotomous concepts, representing two different worlds, one old and the other new.

But along with technological advancement, modernity also encompasses the way our culture has evolved.

One such example revolves around the 'Pakhala',a staple food in Odisha.

To promote the humble 'Pakhala' in modern era, Pakhala Dibasa was declared on 20 March 2011 by popular initiative to be celebrated by Odias worldwide.

Pakhala or fermented"Rice Water" has always been the cheapest,nutritious, tasty food, feeding the hungry, thirsty and poor in Odisha.

However,the 'Pakhala Kansa' is a social equalizer, cutting across social strata,cast and creed with the proud Odiya slurping the 'torani' noisily in the scorching summers before settling down to his afternoon siesta.

For millions of Odiyas it's a comfort food to come home to, and restaurants be it 5star or the ordinary 'Nana hotel' have also taken advantage of this universal appeal.

BesidesPakhala offers nutritional benefits like increased iron bioavailability, probiotics for gut health.

In earlier days,Pakhala was a simple affair,prepared by soaking cooked leftover rice overnight to ferment.
The next day a 'chhunka' would be enough,with the sour water complimenting a saaga bhaja,some chakata,Sukhua or a fish fry.

But thanks to the social media hype and a dedicated day to celebrate 'Pakhala dibasa',we have different types of Pakhala platters and the side accomplishments have usurped the centrestage.

So assembling the pakhala platter requires serious planning too.

It's the accompaniments that make the pakhala kansa so very delectable and delicious.

Be it the badi, saga, kakharu phula, potala Bhaja, chhuin, kalara, baigana poda paga, bharta, koli achara, besara, chhatu, amba etc,Odias spend both time, energy and money to prepare a grand pakhala menu.

Nowadays the highpoint is to arrange it exquisitely in shining bell metal utensils 'Kansa basana', click the photos on expensive iPhone's and posting on social media to celebrate Pakhala dibasa has become a mandatory ritual.

Gone are the days when the Minimalist food focused on simple, whole ingredients, minimal processing, and intentional eating, aiming for a healthier, less stressful relationship with food.
Instead the celebration is an extravagant gastronomic display.

All said and done,we Odiyas look forward to enjoy a sumptous Pakhala platter with hearty conversations with friends and family,in the scorching summer.

So go ahead and enjoy 'pakhala dibasa' with your Odiya friends and don't forget to upload the pictures on social media.

19/03/2025

Join us in celebrating Bruce Willis’ birthday today,19th March,2025.🎉🎊🎈✨️🎈🎉🎊
Keep him in your prayers!

Bruce Willis born March 19, 1955, has appeared in over a hundred films, gaining recognition as an action hero for his portrayal of John McClane in the Die Hard franchise (1988–2013).

Sadly,One of the most famous people to receive a dementia diagnosis in recent years was Bruce Willis.

Willis retired from acting in 2022 due to aphasia and was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023.

The Willis family's statements have brought attention to FTD and its impact on individuals and families, encouraging others facing similar challenges to seek support and resources.

Bruce Willis' family also occasionally shares photos of him to mark special occasions.

Dementia is most common after age 65, but can also occur in younger individuals, with some types like frontotemporal dementia starting in the 40s or 50s.

Unfortunately, there isn’t a cure for the most common types of dementia. Currently, approved medications can, at best, slow the decline.

19/03/2025

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19/03/2025

Rang Panchami, observed on the fifth day after Holi, marks the end of Holi festivities with colorful powder and water balloon fights🌺

18/03/2025

The whole world waits expectantly,praying for the safe return of NASA astronauts SunitaWilliams and ButchWilmore who are scheduled to return to Earth on March 18,2025.

Sunita Williams, along with astronaut Butch Wilmore, were on a Boeing Starliner spacecraft to test its maiden crewed voyage in June 2024 and went to space expedition for a little over a week but stayed for more than 9months.

But the Boeing Starliner suffered propulsion issues and was deemed unfit by the space administration to fly the duo astronauts back to Earth.

Since then,they had been waiting on the ISS for the replacement shuttle to land back on Earth.

According to NASA, Williams and Wilmore undocked from the ISS at 10:35 am IST and set on a 17-hour trip back to Earth.

The spacecraft, Elon Musk-led SpaceX's Dragon, will splash down off the coast of the American state of Florida around 3:27 am IST Wednesday.

18/03/2025

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to the versatile actor Ratna pathak Shah,born on 18th March, 1957🌹🎂🍾🥂🌹

From Ratna Pathak Shah’s rich collection of characters over the decades, here are five women who are relatable, believable and were brought to life by this stellar actor.

The five iconic notable roles of Ratna Pathak Shah, known for her versatility in television, theater, and film are :

1)Maya Sarabhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (2004-2006):
Her portrayal of the strong-willed and independent Maya Sarabhai made her a household name.

2)Sunita Kapoor in Kapoor & Sons (2016):
She played a mother who realizes she hasn't been perfect all her life.

3)Nirmala Devi Rathore in Khoobsurat (2014):
Ratna played the royal mother of Fawad Khan who refuses to accept anything below perfection.

4)Uma in Unpaused (2020):
She played a rich middle-aged woman involved in a forgery case alongside a teenage rickshaw driver.

5)Lipstick Under My Burkha:
This has been one of the best performance by an actor in recent years and will be remembered for ages .

17/03/2025

Congratulations!Very smart set of friends😊
At first glance, this puzzle seems simple: count the number of squares.

However, your response to this challenge may reveal more about your personality than you think. This visual test is taps into cognitive biases, overconfidence, and the psychological tendencies often associated with narcissism.

Why This Puzzle Triggers Overconfidence?
Narcissists tend to believe they are always right, often dismissing other viewpoints. When asked to count the squares, some people may confidently give a quick answer without double-checking their work. This snap judgment reflects a common narcissistic trait: overconfidence in one’s abilities and perceptions.

However, those who take their time, reconsider their answer and entertain the possibility of being wrong display traits of humility and open-mindedness. This ability to self-reflect is a key distinction between self-assuredness and outright narcissism.

Breaking Down the Square Count.
To determine the exact number of squares, one must carefully analyze the structure of the image.

17/03/2025

Count the squares and let's see what that means!
This puzzle isn’t just about counting squares; it’s about how you approach the problem and how that might reveal aspects of your personality.

16/03/2025

Renowned Odia poet and former bureaucrat Ramakanta Rath passed away at the age of 90 in Bhubaneswar. His demise marks the end of an era in Odia literature.

Born on December 13, 1934, in Cuttack,
Rath was a towering figure in Odia poetry, known for his modernist and philosophical approach.

His magnum opus, Sri Radha, won him the prestigious Saraswati Samman in 1992.
He was awarded Padma Bhusan in 2006 and accolade the prestigious Atibadi Jagannath Das award in 2018.
Om Shanti🙏🌹🙏

16/03/2025

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Odiya style fish curry!

This is a seasonal' Macha tarkari' prepared in summers,when drumsticks flood the market.

My grandmother & Ma would make the kakharu badi during winters at home .Nowadays,one can buy from the SHG groups in Sambalpur who make decent kakharu badi.

The "macha tarkari" has a thin runny texture with a predominant fragrance of "chuin" & "kakharu badi".(drumstick +Badi)Onion is not used in this recipe,rather garlic cloves are used in the tadka.

Ingredients:

Rohu Fish : 250 gm(2 big piece)
Potato : 2 medium
Drumstick:2 pc cut into pieces.
Green chilly:2 to 3 slit in the middle.
Kakharu Badi:6-7 pc(or another lentil fritter)
Ginger : 1 inch
Garlic : 6 to 7 cloves
Turmeric powder : 1 ½ tsp
Red chili powder : 1 tsp
Coriander powder:1tsp
Cumin powder:1/2 tsp
Tomato : 1 medium

Mustard oil for fry and curry
Salt to taste

Method:

1)Marinade the fish in salt,turmeric powder & rest it for an hour.

2)Fry the kakharu Badi in mustard oil & take it out.
In the same oil,Fry the fish lightly in mustard oil.

3)Boil the thick potato wedges,drumstick,chopped Tomato,green chillies in a separate pan till three fourth done and reserve it along with the fluid.

4)Take 1tbsp mustard oil in a pan and once it's smoking hot,add 1 tsp panch phoran,1broken red chilly,3 to 4 crushed garlic cloves.
5)Make a paste of ginger,garlic,cumin & coriander powder,add 1/2tsp each of red chilly powder & turmeric powder.
6)Add the above paste to the tadka & saute till done
7)Add the reserved vegetables alongwith the fluid & allow it to simmer for 5minutes.
8)Add in the fried fish pieces and let it simmer for a few more minutes.
9)Add the fried kakharu Badi to the gravy & switch off the flame.

Serve with rice & enjoy a light refreshing odiya lunch!

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