My visit to Houston ( USA) By Lokanath Mishra As I stepped off the plane at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport on July 12, 2025, the warm Texas air enveloped me, and I felt a mix of excitement and relief. This was my fifth trip to the USA, and I was thrilled to be reunited […]
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A Mother’s Unyielding Love By Lokanath Mishra Sabita’s story is a powerful testament to the unwavering strength of a mother’s love. After enduring years of pain and heartache, she found the courage to break free from her abusive marriage and protect her precious child. When Ashis, her husband an Advocate came to her father’s house
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X X The Absent-Minded Lecturer By Lokanath Mishra A beautiful young lady lecturer joined a big college, renowned for her academic excellence and absent-mindedness. Her reputation preceded her, and students eagerly anticipated her talk. One day, she approached the library counter and requested postcards, stamps, and envelopes. The librarian politely informed her that she was
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Breaking Down Biases and Building a Brighter Future By Lokanath Mishra The preference for male children is a deeply ingrained bias in many societies. This bias leads to emotional distress, discrimination, and health risks for women and girls. Jhumpa’s story highlights the devastating impact of this bias. Jhumpa’s grandmother treated her mother poorly because she
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The Grand Festival of Shree Gundicha Yatra By Lokanath Mishra The Shree Gundicha Yatra is a significant festival in the town of Puri, Odisha, where millions of devotees gather to witness the grand procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. The festival begins with the Chhera Panhara ritual, where the Gajapati King sweeps
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A Heart-Wrenching Story of Love and Sacrifice By Lokanath Mishra Renuka, a final-year law student from a conservative Telugu Brahmin family in Berhampur, was on the cusp of a life-changing decision. Her mother, adhering to traditional norms, was pressuring her to marry a junior clerk from their community. Despite her repeated refusals, citing her career
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A Tragic Love Story: Challenging Societal Norms By Lokanath Mishra In the Sundargarh district, a young couple, Sonia Minj and Hemanta, defied the societal norms that sought to control their lives. Sonia, a victim of child marriage, had been sent back to her parents’ house, only to be expected to join her husband’s household when
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A Twist of Fate : Love, Deception, and Betrayal By Lokanath Mishra Lalita’s life was on the cusp of a new beginning. Her marriage to Rudra, a successful businessman, was fixed, and she was expected to start her new life with him. However, fate had other plans. When Rudra’s friend Sambhu came to her house
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The Spiritual Significance of Badrinath and Puri Jagannath Temple By Lokanath Mishra: In Hinduism, certain locations are revered for spiritual significance, and the rituals performed at these sites are believed to have a profound impact on the soul. Two such places are Badrinath Dham and the Jagannath Temple in Puri. Badrinath Dham: A Sacred Site
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Beyond Appearances: A Lesson in Spiritual Discernment By Lokanath Mishra In the city of Rourkela, a place of spiritual seekers and industrial might, a story unfolded that would teach many a valuable lesson. A woman named Kavita, known for her beauty and entrepreneurial spirit, owned a lodge and restaurant that attracted many visitors. However, beneath
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