My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 2: The Netherlands – A Land of Canals, Windmills and Innovation By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) After spending a memorable first day in Belgium, we woke up early on 14th July 2026 with renewed enthusiasm. Our luggage was loaded into the Star Tour luxury coach, and […]
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“Mahaprabhu Jagannath” (ସାଆନ୍ତେ ହୋ) (Abinash Kumar Sahu) As we all know,the English word ‘Juggernaut’, originates from the sacred name ‘Jagannath’ ; the Lord of the Universe. Early European visitors and British colonial writers encountered the magnificent “Rath Yatra of Puri” and transliterated ‘Jagannatha’ as ‘Juggernaut’. Over time, influenced by their awe and often by misunderstanding
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 1 : The Gateway to Europe – From London to Brussels , A Journey Through History, Culture and Civilization By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) Europe has always occupied a unique place in the history of human civilization. Although it is the second smallest continent after Australia,
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Days 9–11: Italy – Venice, Florence and Rome (21–23 July 2026) Italy occupies a unique place in world civilization. It gave birth to the Roman Empire, inspired the Renaissance, and nurtured some of history’s greatest artists, scientists, and thinkers. Our Italian experience begins in Venice, the extraordinary city built upon canals instead of roads. A
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Days 6–8: Paris – The City of Light (18–20 July 2026) No European journey is complete without visiting Paris, a city celebrated for romance, culture, fashion, architecture, and gastronomy. Standing atop the second level of the Eiffel Tower, we hope to enjoy panoramic views across one of the world’s most elegant capitals. Built for the
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Days 3–5: Switzerland – Land of Peace and Magnificent Mountains (15–17 July 2026) Switzerland has long been admired for its political neutrality, efficient governance, precision engineering, and spectacular natural beauty. Our first destination is Geneva, internationally recognised as the headquarters of numerous global organisations including the United Nations. The famous Jet d’Eau, soaring nearly 140
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Days 1–2: Belgium, Luxembourg and the Rhine Valley (13–14 July 2026) Our European adventure begins with a visit to Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the administrative heart of the European Union. Here we shall admire the remarkable Atomium, an iconic structure symbolizing scientific progress and modern engineering. We will also explore the magnificent Grand
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My 14-Day Europe Journey: From London to the Alps, Paris to Rome A Journey of Discovery with My Wife By Lokanath Mishra Travel has always been more than visiting new places. It is an opportunity to understand different civilizations, appreciate nature’s grandeur, experience diverse cultures, and reflect upon our own lives. After many years devoted
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Retirement Should Be Celebrated as “Felicitation Day” By Lokanath Mishra, The Chief Adviser, The AIPACBIC.Let Us Honour the Years of Service with Dignity Retirement is not the end of a career. It is the beginning of a new chapter, earned after decades of dedication, discipline, and service to the organization and the nation. Therefore, one
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FORTRESSES OF POWER: THE CASTLES OF LONDON AND THEIR ROLE IN BRITISH HISTORY By Lokanath Mishra, MA, LLB, IRS (Retd.)For Journal of Heritage, Architecture & Governance ABSTRACTLondon is not conventionally regarded as a “castle city” in the manner of Edinburgh or Cardiff. Yet within its boundaries and immediate periphery stand some of the most significant
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