When Silence Became the Language of Our Home: A Father’s Reckoning in a Dual-Income Indian Household By Lokanath Mishra Abstract In contemporary urban India, the dual-income family is often celebrated as a marker of progress and equality. Yet, beneath this structural shift lies an emotional imbalance that frequently goes unacknowledged. This narrative, written from a […]
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Global Conflict and Domestic Vulnerability: Why the 8th Pay Commission Matters More Than Ever By Lokanath Mishra Introduction: A World in Turmoil, A Nation on Edge The ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East has once again reminded the world of how interconnected modern economies are. While the duration of such conflicts remains uncertain—often described
Title: The Girl Who Counted Slowly and Dreamed Quickly By Lokanath Mishra: Neha Sharma was not like the others. In a crowded waiting room full of confident graduates, she sat quietly, her fingers tracing invisible patterns on her palm. When her name was called, she walked into the interview room with a hesitant smile. Inside
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The Weight of What Truly Matters By Lokanath Mishra : When Meera turned thirty-six, the whispers around her had already turned into conclusions. “Too late,” they said—sometimes gently, sometimes bluntly.Too late for marriage. Too late for starting a family. Too late for the life that, in her childhood, seemed to arrive so effortlessly for everyone
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Revisiting Pensioners’ Entitlements in India : A Comprehensive Reform Framework for the 8th Central Pay Commission By Lokanath MishraChief Adviser, All India Pensioners Association of CBIC (An appeal to all Pensioners’ Associations and Employees’ Organisations of Central and State Governments to incorporate the following proposals in their memoranda to the 8th Central Pay Commission. In
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ToThe Chairman8th Central Pay CommissionGovernment of IndiaNew Delhi Sub –Memorandum on Pensioners’ Demands for Consideration by the 8th Central Pay Commission Respected Sir, On behalf of the All India Pensioners Association of CBIC, this memorandum is respectfully submitted for kind consideration of the 8th Central Pay Commission. The Association represents a large body of retired
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Elections in April 2026: A Detailed Analysis of West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu By Lokanath Mishra The April 2026 Assembly Elections represent a major democratic exercise across four politically significant states—West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Conducted under the supervision of the Election Commission of India, these elections reflect diverse political cultures,
Senior Citizens at 60+: Living Wisely, Not Just Longer Turning 60 is not a decline—it is a transition into a phase where experience, reflection, and wisdom reach their peak. However, this stage of life also demands conscious changes in habits. The body is no longer as forgiving, and small neglects can lead to major health
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Draft for Final Comments – 8th CPC Submission (MyGov Portal) All India Pensioners Association of CBIC Appeal to Members All members are requested to urgently review this draft and provide suggestions/inputs so that the Secretary General may finalize and submit a comprehensive response on the MyGov portal before 31.03.2026. Pensioner-Centric Submission to 8th CPC This
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The Weight of Her Own Name By Lokanath Mishra The evening sky over Jatani burned in a dull orange, as if the day itself resisted ending. Near the railway tracks, in a fading government quarter stained by years of monsoon and dust, Meera sat by the window. Her two-year-old daughter, Chhavi, slept beside her, her
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