Mahabharata in Prose – Part 37A A story of the Dvapara Yuga in prose, based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra While wandering on Mount Raivataka with the Yadavas, Krishna and Balarama found the place extremely vast and beautiful. King Ugrasena, observing the pure and serene atmosphere, proposed that a yajna (sacrificial ritual) […]
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The Weight of Her Own Name By Lokanath Mishra The evening sky over Jatani burned in a dull orange, as if the day itself resisted ending. Near the railway tracks, in a fading government quarter stained by years of monsoon and dust, Meera sat by the window. Her two-year-old daughter, Chhavi, slept beside her, her
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ToThe Hon’ble Finance Minister of IndiaGovernment of IndiaNorth Block, New Delhi Subject: Representation for reconsideration and phased release of Dearness Relief (DR) arrears (January 2020 – June 2021) in light of Supreme Court judgment and Pay Commission principles Madam, I, on behalf of the All India Pensioners Association of CBIC, most respectfully submit this detailed
ToThe Hon’ble Finance Minister of IndiaGovernment of IndiaNew Delhi Respected Madam, Subject-Representation on Grievances of Government Pensioners and Employees under CBIC: I, Lokanath Mishra, Chief Adviser of the All India Pensioners Association of CBIC, most respectfully submit this representation for your kind consideration regarding the growing concerns and deep dissatisfaction prevailing among government employees and
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**Are Government Employees and Pensioners Being Disadvantaged? By Lokanath Mishra. A Critical and Ground-Level Assessment of Policy Decisions in India** Introduction In recent years, dissatisfaction among government employees and pensioners has steadily intensified under the Union Government led by Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This dissatisfaction is not merely rhetorical or politically
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The Life That Was Taken, The Pain That Was Shared By Lokanath Mishra At nineteen, Ayesha Verma believed life could be drawn with a pencil. Not perfectly, of course—there would be mistakes, erasures, maybe even coffee stains—but still, it would be hers. She was in her first year of graduation in Delhi, studying architecture, sketching
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Attended the award ceremony organized by Happy Movements of India on 23rd March 2026 at Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, as the Guest of Honour. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Rajendra Panda, President of Happy Movements of India. I had the privilege of sharing the dais with the Chief Guest, Shri Debi Prasanna Pattanayak, along
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A Call to Remember, Reflect, and Rise: Speech at Jayadev Bhawan Bhubaneswar, March 23, 2026:At the award ceremony organized by Happy Movements of India at Jayadev Bhawan, distinguished guest of honour Lokanath Mishra delivered a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant address, blending history, spirituality, and contemporary concerns into a powerful public message. “Dear guests, awardees, ladies
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 36A A story of the Dvapara Yuga based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra Krishna–Arjuna Encounter Even in the sacred city of Dwaraka, crimes like theft and murder occurred due to the greed for the Syamantaka gem. Anadhṛṣṭa, Sahasrajit, and Shatadhanva were three Yadava youths of criminal disposition.
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Narendra Modi: A Critical Review of Governance, Achievements, and Concerns By Lokanath Mishra Preamble: Concerns of Central Government Employees and Pensioners During the tenure of Narendra Modi, several concerns have been raised by central government employees and pensioners, who form a significant and structured segment of Indian society. Various associations and forums have alleged that
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