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
AIPACBIC Presents Pensioner Demands Before 8th Pay Commission: Key Issues Highlighted in Lucknow Meeting On June 22, 2026, the All India Pensioners’ Association of Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (AIPACBIC) presented its charter of demands before the 8th Central Pay Commission in Lucknow. Shri A. K. Sharma, President, and Shri Ravi Malik, Secretary
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London Unveiled: The Essential Guide to the Capital’s Iconic Landmarks By Lokanath Mishra London is a city where nearly two millennia of history seamlessly intersect with cutting-edge modern culture. For any traveler, narrowing down the must-visit locations can be a daunting task. From royal palaces to world-class repositories of human history, here are the most
Beyond the Postcard: A Critical Look at the Reality of Life in Switzerland By Lokanath Mishra Switzerland is frequently marketed as a global utopia—a land of pristine mountains, clockwork efficiency, and unparalleled stability. However, for those who experience the country not as tourists but as long-term residents, the reality can diverge sharply from the idealized
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The Imperative of Honouring Excellence: Why Society Needs Recognition Platforms Like Happy Moments India By Lokanath Mishra, IRS (Retired) ,International Director, Happy Moments India Every society is built not merely by governments, institutions, or economic systems, but by countless individuals who dedicate their lives to education, literature, culture, social service, healthcare, innovation, sports and nation-building.
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ସ୍ନାନ ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣିମା – ଶ୍ରୀଜଗନ୍ନାଥଙ୍କ ଦିବ୍ୟ ସ୍ନାନଯାତ୍ରା ଲୋକନାଥ ମିଶ୍ର ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଆଧ୍ୟାତ୍ମିକ, ସାଂସ୍କୃତିକ ଏବଂ ଭକ୍ତିମୟ ପରମ୍ପରାରେ ସ୍ନାନ ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣିମାର ଏକ ସ୍ୱତନ୍ତ୍ର ସ୍ଥାନ ରହିଛି। ଜ୍ୟେଷ୍ଠ ମାସର ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣିମା ତିଥିରେ ପାଳିତ ଏହି ପବିତ୍ର ଉତ୍ସବ ଶ୍ରୀଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ସଂସ୍କୃତିର ଅନ୍ୟତମ ପ୍ରମୁଖ ପର୍ବ। ୨୦୨୬ ମସିହାରେ ଏହି ମହାନ ଉତ୍ସବ ଜୁନ୍ ୨୯ ତାରିଖରେ ପାଳିତ ହେବ। ଏହି ଦିନ ଶ୍ରୀଜଗନ୍ନାଥ, ବଡ଼ଭାଇ ବଳଭଦ୍ର, ଭଉଣୀ ସୁଭଦ୍ରା ଏବଂ ସୁଦର୍ଶନଙ୍କୁ ଶ୍ରୀମନ୍ଦିର ଗର୍ଭଗୃହରୁ ପହଣ୍ଡି
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Snana Purnima – The Divine Bathing Festival of Prabhu Shri Jagannath By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Kundheibenta Sahi, Puri. Snana Purnima, also known as Deba Snana Purnima, is one of the most sacred festivals associated with the worship of Lord Jagannath. In 2026, this auspicious festival will be celebrated on 29 June, marking the first
