The Curious Case of the Daily Deposit By Lokanath Mishra Every working day, right at 1 . 35 PM , Rohan marched into the local post office in his neatly pressed school uniform during lunch break and deposited exactly ₹300 into his savings account. Day after day. Same time. Same amount. Same mysterious smile. At […]
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Old vs New Tax Regime for Pensioners: A Practical Guide for AY 2026–27 By Lokanath Mishra, Chief Adviser, All India Pensioners Association of CBIC India’s income tax system has undergone a significant shift with the introduction of the new tax regime as the default from Financial Year 2023–24 onwards. For pensioners—particularly those from the Central
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The Price of a Swipe : A Cautionary Tale for Young India By Lokanath Mishra In an age where relationships begin with a simple swipe and conversations unfold behind screens, the illusion of instant connection has never been stronger—or more dangerous. What appears harmless can quickly turn into a calculated trap. Digital platforms promise companionship,
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Memorandum to the 8th Central Pay Commission: Expanding Democratic Participation and Strengthening Pensioners’ Voice: By Lokanath MishraChief Adviser, All India Pensioners Association of CBIC The constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) marks a significant moment in the ongoing evolution of public service administration in India. Pay Commissions have historically played a pivotal role
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 49 (continued) A Story of Dvapara Yuga in Proseby Lokanath Mishra Time, though it moves silently, never stands still. The years of exile for the Pandavas were gradually drawing toward their ordained end. Hardship had tempered them, suffering had deepened their wisdom, and restraint had strengthened their unity. Yet destiny,
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 48 (continued) A Story of Dvapara Yuga in Proseby Lokanath Mishra The humiliation of Jayadratha did not fade with time—it festered. As he departed from the forest, stripped of pride and marked by disgrace, his mind burned with a single consuming thought: revenge. The image of Draupadi’s firm rejection, the
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 47 (continued)( A Story of Dvapar Yuga in prose) by Lokanath Mishra As the years of exile passed, the forest bore witness not only to the तपस्या and growth of the Pandavas, but also to dangers that arose from the arrogance and desires of men who underestimated them. One such
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 46 (continued) ( A story of Dvapar Yuga) by Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri As the exile of the Pandavas continued, the forest became not merely a place of hardship, but a भूमि of transformation. The passing years slowly strengthened their resolve, sharpening both mind and body for the trials
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Mudhi and Jhal Mudhi : A Socio-Culinary History of Eastern India By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri. The history of mudhi—puffed rice—is a compelling example of how a modest, subsistence food can travel across regions, classes, and historical moments to become a widely celebrated culinary symbol. Rooted in the agrarian life of Odisha, mudhi’s journey
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The Corridor of Unspoken Choices By Lokanath Mishra The corridor was unusually quiet that afternoon, as if the building itself had paused to listen to something unspoken. Sunita stood by the railing, her fingers lightly gripping the cool iron bars, her eyes fixed somewhere far beyond the campus walls. Students passed by in clusters—laughing, arguing,
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