The Curious Case of the Daily Deposit By Lokanath Mishra Every working day, right at 1 . 35 PM , Rohan marched into the local post office in his neatly pressed school uniform during lunch break and deposited exactly ₹300 into his savings account. Day after day. Same time. Same amount. Same mysterious smile. At […]
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Old vs New Tax Regime for Pensioners: A Practical Guide for AY 2026–27 By Lokanath Mishra, Chief Adviser, All India Pensioners Association of CBIC India’s income tax system has undergone a significant shift with the introduction of the new tax regime as the default from Financial Year 2023–24 onwards. For pensioners—particularly those from the Central
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The Price of a Swipe : A Cautionary Tale for Young India By Lokanath Mishra In an age where relationships begin with a simple swipe and conversations unfold behind screens, the illusion of instant connection has never been stronger—or more dangerous. What appears harmless can quickly turn into a calculated trap. Digital platforms promise companionship,
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Memorandum to the 8th Central Pay Commission: Expanding Democratic Participation and Strengthening Pensioners’ Voice: By Lokanath MishraChief Adviser, All India Pensioners Association of CBIC The constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) marks a significant moment in the ongoing evolution of public service administration in India. Pay Commissions have historically played a pivotal role
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Mudhi and Jhal Mudhi : A Socio-Culinary History of Eastern India By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri. The history of mudhi—puffed rice—is a compelling example of how a modest, subsistence food can travel across regions, classes, and historical moments to become a widely celebrated culinary symbol. Rooted in the agrarian life of Odisha, mudhi’s journey
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The Corridor of Unspoken Choices By Lokanath Mishra The corridor was unusually quiet that afternoon, as if the building itself had paused to listen to something unspoken. Sunita stood by the railing, her fingers lightly gripping the cool iron bars, her eyes fixed somewhere far beyond the campus walls. Students passed by in clusters—laughing, arguing,
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Chandan Yatra: The Cooling Festival of Lord Jagannath — Mythology, Mahabharata Roots, and Living Tradition By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri. Chandan Yatra is one of the most enchanting and symbolically rich festivals associated with Lord Jagannath in Puri. Celebrated during the peak of summer, it harmoniously blends ritual devotion, mythological memory, and community participation
The Silence Between Two Hearts By Lokanath Mishra A reflective narrative for journal publication There are stories that roar into existence with declarations, dramatic gestures, and unmistakable conclusions. And then there are stories that unfold quietly—so quietly, in fact, that the world barely notices them at all. Yet within their silence lies a depth more
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Ashes of Illusion – Part V: The Shape of Peace By Lokanath Mishra The year turned quietly. There was no announcement, no milestone that marked the shift. Rajesh simply woke up one morning and realized that his life no longer felt like something he was recovering from. It felt… lived. Winter had softened into spring.
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Ashes of Illusion – Part IV: What Remains By Lokanath Mishra The river Ananya had mentioned was not extraordinary. That was precisely why Rajesh liked it. No crowd, no noise, no vendors calling out. Just a long stretch of quiet water moving at its own pace, reflecting the pale gold of the evening sky. It
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