*”The Saree Pleats Saga: A Tale of Expectations” By Lokanath Mishra Nita, a 60-year-old woman, still looked young and beautiful. She was part of a WhatsApp group with her school batchmates, where she recently came across a post that caught her attention. Kalpana, one of her classmates, had shared a photo of her husband helping […]
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The Impact of Hindu Women in American Society: By Lokanath Mishra: Hindu women in the United States are making a significant impact in various fields. While visiting the USA, I rarely saw Hindu women wearing traditional dresses like saris or salwar kameez. However, their influence extends far beyond their attire.Hindu women are taking on leadership
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Life’s Challenges By Lokanath Mishra In a small town, Pratap lived with his three children after his wife’s untimely passing. As a single father, he worked tirelessly to raise his kids, including his eldest daughter Kajal. As Kajal grew up, she became a beautiful young woman, and her father arranged her marriage to Rakesh, a
Government’s job By Lokanath Mishra Lilabati’s story is a poignant reminder of the importance of balance in life. As a stenographer in a central government department, she dedicated herself to her work, often sacrificing her personal life and health in the process. Her mantra, “Work is Life. Department is Sacred. Boss is God,” drove her
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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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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