Ashes of Illusion – Part II By Lokanath Mishra The first court notice arrived on a humid afternoon. Rajesh held the envelope in his hand for several minutes before opening it. Though he had anticipated legal escalation, anticipation never softened reality. The allegations were structured, formal, and cold—words that reduced an entire marriage into accusations […]
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Ashes of Illusion: ( Part-1) By Lokanath Mishra Rajesh had always been the kind of man people admired quietly. Not because he sought attention, but because his life itself was a reflection of discipline, intellect, and simplicity. At thirty-two, he was already an assistant professor at a reputed university. His lectures were clear, his demeanor
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Three Famous Puri Pandas By Lokanath Mishra Raghunath, Jagannath, and Bansidhar—three legendary pandas of Puri—were men of routine, ritual, and respectable reputation. But during Anavasar, when there was no darshan of Shri Jaganath in Shri Jagannath Temple, destiny handed them something far more dangerous than responsibility—free time. “Fourteen days of freedom!” announced Jagannath, spreading his
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Bhaina on Vacation : The Puri Pandas Go Undercover By Lokanath Mishra:The three young pandas of Puri had reached a breaking point. “Anavasar means vacation,” declared Raghunath, adjusting his sacred thread with the seriousness of a general planning a war. “No darshan, no pilgrims, no dakshina… only freedom!” “Freedom,” echoed Bansidhar dramatically, “from bhoga schedules
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The Lamp That Forgot to Burn By Lokanath Mishra In the quiet town of Devgarh lived a respected schoolteacher named Harinarayan Mishra. He was known for his wisdom, honesty, and disciplined life. His wife, Savitri Devi, was the silent strength of the household—gentle, hardworking, and deeply spiritual. They had one son, Aditya, who had excelled
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The All India Pensioners Association of CBIC he evolution of pension reforms in India has been shaped not only by governmental initiatives such as the 7th Central Pay Commission and the upcoming 8th Central Pay Commission, but also by the persistent efforts of dedicated associations representing pensioners. Among these, the All India Pensioners Association stands
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MEMORANDUM TO THE 8TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSIONSubmitted by: All India Pensioners Association of CBIC(On the basis of applicable questionnaires prescribed by the Hon’ble 8th CPC) ToThe Chairman8th Central Pay Commission Sir, Subject: Comprehensive Memorandum in response to applicable questionnaires relating to Pension and Welfare Measures for Pensioners – for consideration and recommendations by the Commission.
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MEMORANDUM TO THE 8TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSIONSubmitted by: All India Pensioners Association of CBIC ToThe Chairman8th Central Pay Commission Sir, Subject: Comprehensive Revision of Pay, Pension, and Welfare Measures for Employees and Pensioners – Urgent Consideration and Implementation The All India Pensioners Association of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) respectfully submits
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The Price of Luck By Lokanath Mishra Three years ago, in the quiet village of Chandipur, where mornings began with the sound of temple bells and evenings melted into soft golden sunsets, lived a young man named Raghav. Raghav was not particularly wealthy, nor highly educated. He worked as a caretaker in a small holiday
The Price of Trust By Lokanath Mishra Muni had always been the kind of girl people noticed without trying. It wasn’t just her beauty—though that alone was enough to turn heads in the corridors of her junior college—it was the quiet intensity in her eyes, the way she listened more than she spoke, and the
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