Re-examining Certain Hindu Ritual Practices in the Light of Scripture and Modern Science By Lokanath Mishra Abstract Hinduism has always been regarded as a dynamic civilization rather than a rigid religious system. Throughout history, Hindu sages reinterpreted social customs according to time (yuga), place (deśa), and circumstances (kāla). Many practices that became part of popular […]
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Should Women Devotees and Sevayats Have a Greater Role in the Service of Lord Jagannath? By Lokanath Mishra The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Shri Jagannath is not merely a religious festival; it is a living expression of Odisha’s spiritual heritage, where millions of devotees experience the Lord as the compassionate protector of all humanity.
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Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath: A Need to Revisit the Practice of Dancing Before the Chariots By Lokanath Mishra The annual Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath at Puri is one of the oldest and most revered religious festivals in the world. For millions of devotees, the festival is not merely a cultural event but a
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ସୁଜାତା ରାଉତଙ୍କ ବିଜେଡିରେ ଯୋଗଦାନ : ଓଡ଼ିଶା ରାଜନୀତିରେ ଏକ ନୂଆ ଅଧ୍ୟାୟ ଲୋକନାଥ ମିଶ୍ର ଆଜି ସକାଳୁ ସକାଳୁ ଇଂଲଣ୍ଡରେ ଥାଇ ଟେଲିଭିଜନ୍ ଚ୍ୟାନେଲ ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଏକ ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ରାଜନୈତିକ ଖବର ଜାଣିବାକୁ ପାଇଲି। ଓଡ଼ିଶା କ୍ୟାଡରର ପୂର୍ବତନ ଆଇଏଏସ୍ ଅଧିକାରୀ ସୁଜାତା ରାଉତ ନବୀନ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକଙ୍କ ଉପସ୍ଥିତିରେ ବିଜୁ ଜନତା ଦଳରେ ଯୋଗଦାନ କରିଛନ୍ତି। ଏହି ଘଟଣା କେବଳ ଜଣେ ଅବସରପ୍ରାପ୍ତ ଅଧିକାରୀଙ୍କ ରାଜନୀତିରେ ପ୍ରବେଶ ନୁହେଁ, ବରଂ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଭବିଷ୍ୟତ ରାଜନୈତିକ
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A West End Experience in Fulham : How Pure Indian Cooking is Redefining Modern Indian Cuisine LONDON — Tucked away in the vibrant neighborhood of Fulham is a culinary gem that has spent the last decade quietly revolutionizing London’s Indian dining scene. To locals, it’s known as a “West End restaurant in Fulham”—a neighborhood spot
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ROYAL MAIL: THE BACKBONE OF BRITAIN’S COMMUNICATION NETWORK By Lokanath Mishra For more than five centuries, Royal Mail has been an integral part of British society. Established in 1516 during the reign of King Henry VIII, it is one of the oldest postal systems in the world. Today, despite the growth of email, social media,
Living in Kingston: A Morning Routine in an Expensive London By Lokanath Mishra I am currently staying in Kingston, London, and each day here begins with a simple routine. Every morning I step out for a walk. The Thames Path and the quiet lanes of Kingston offer a calm start, with runners, dog walkers, and
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The Pension System in the United Kingdom : A Model of Retirement Security and Lessons for India By Lokanath Mishra Introduction During my recent visit to London, I had the opportunity to meet and interact with several elderly citizens. What impressed me most was their sense of security, independence, and satisfaction with life. Most pensioners
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Living Through the Heatwave: A Personal Reflection from Kingston and London By Lokanath Mishra The summer of 2026 has brought an extraordinary and challenging heatwave across much of Europe. While many people associate the United Kingdom with cool weather, cloudy skies, and frequent rain, the present situation tells a very different story. From London to
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Andy Burnham:Following the resignation of Keir Starmer in June 2026, Andy Burnham has emerged as the front-runner and primary PM-designate to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Known widely across the UK as the “King of the North” for his high-profile tenure as the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham recently won a Westminster
