India, Feb. 3 -- Odisha is witnessing a rapid surge in economic and overall prosperity with major reforms pushing it forward. However, as the state continues to leap ahead, a curious trend of 'slow life' is catching up with its citizens.

In the last few months, Odisha and its capital city, Bhubaneswar, became a national epicentre with dignitaries including President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam visiting it for key events including the 'Pravasi Bharatiya Divas' and the 'Utkarsh Odisha: Make In Odisha Conclave 2025'.

Amid this spotlight, many Odias are embracing 'slow living' to escape the rush. Interactions with youth as well as the elderly have shed on this lifestyle's grow...