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The Price of Silver By Lokanath Mishra Sita and Arjun had known hunger before they knew love. They were born in the same small village where the earth cracked in summer and the crops often failed before they could feed the people who grew them. Their houses stood at opposite...

The Wedding By Lokanath Mishra The wedding cards were unlike the usual ones that passed through our government quarters. Printed in deep maroon with embossed gold borders, they shimmered softly when held against light—as if they carried not just an invitation, but a quiet...

DRAFT SAMPLE MEMORANDUM TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE 8th CENTRAL PAY COMMISSIONON BEHALF OF THE ALL INDIA PENSIONERS’ ASSOCIATION: ToThe Chairman8th Central Pay CommissionGovernment of India Subject: Comprehensive Memorandum on Pension Revision, Healthcare Reforms, and Welfare...

The 8th Central Pay Commission: Current Status, Field Consultations, and Strategic Engagement by Pensioners By Lokanath Mishra, The Chief Adviser, The All India Pensioners Association of CBIC Abstract The constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) marks a...