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The Weight of a Garland By Lokanath Mishra The air in the grand marriage Mandap of a five-star hotel in Bhubaneswar was thick with the scent of jasmine and the excited chatter of a hundred guests. Rasmita watched her best friend, Sunny, her face radiant, her eyes sparkling...

Incense Sticks By Lokanath Mishra The silence in the room was heavy, thick with unspoken words and the cloying scent of incense. Rebati, her hands clasped tightly in her lap, sat with her eyes fixed on the flickering flame of a small oil lamp. The aroma of the incense sticks...

As an Indian, I am tremendously proud of our country; I am not, however, a blind patriot. While I am proud of our culture, our rich heritage, I am aware that India lacks in a lot of respects — be it in the areas of infrastructure or economy or social issues like the safety...

Krishna Janmashtami 2025 : Celebrating the Birth of Lord Krishna By Lokanath Mishra Krishna Janmashtami, a significant festival in Hinduism, will be celebrated on August 15th & 16th, 2025. This joyous occasion commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, the Maha Vishnu, who...