u/Frequent_Jello8791

thala.ka.bhala

Hey everyone,

I’m originally from Odisha but I’ve been living in Mumbai for quite a while, so I never really got to experience Bhubaneswar properly. Now I’m trying to get more familiar with the city so I don’t feel completely out of place when I visit.

I’m not looking for tourist recommendations exactly—I’m more interested in the local knowledge stuff that people just “know.”

Things like:

• Important areas / neighbourhoods (like which ones are considered central, posh, student-heavy, etc.)
• Major roads, highways, or chhaks that everyone refers to
• Common hangout spots or landmarks people casually mention
• Areas people usually live vs avoid (and why)
• Any local slang or habits that are very “Bhonsoria”

Basically, the kind of things that make you sound like you know the city rather than just visiting it.

Would really appreciate any insights 🙏

Guys which pen allowed for boards? I am really comfortable with a particular blue pen but my teachers are forcing me to use black.. Can anyone assure me if they have themselves used a blue pen for boards?