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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Beyond Appearances: A Lesson in Spiritual Discernment By Lokanath Mishra In the city of Rourkela, a place of spiritual seekers and industrial might, a story unfolded that would teach many a valuable lesson. A woman named Kavita, known for her beauty and entrepreneurial spirit, owned a lodge and restaurant that attracted many visitors. However, beneath
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A Mother’s Unwavering Protection: By Lokanath Mishra In the steel city of Rourkela, a devoted mother stood tall, protecting her family with unwavering dedication. She lived with her engineer husband and two children in Sector-5, working as a nurse at the local general hospital. Her son was pursuing medicine in a nearby district, while her
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A Life-Changing Moment of Kindness: Part 3: By Lokanath Mishra As time passed, Nalini and Damodar grew closer, their bond strengthened by their shared values of simplicity, honesty, and politeness. They had developed a deep affection for each other, but the significant age difference between them made it difficult for either to express their feelings
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A Life-Changing Moment of Kindness Part 2 By Lokanath Mishra Nalini had grown comfortable working at Damodar’s home, often removing her dupatta and hanging it up while she cooked or cleaned. After finishing her tasks, she would chat with Damodar, finding solace in their conversations and feeling more relaxed. One day, as she mopped the
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A Life-Changing Moment of Kindness (Part-1) By Lokanath Mishra: Nalini, a shy, thin, and poor 24-year-old tribal girl, lived in Rourkela with her widow mother, who worked as a housekeeper in a nearby bungalow. Nalini was always polite and kind to everyone, but her unmarried status and societal rejection had made her question her values.
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