The Choices We Make By Lokanath Mishra Marriage, in India, is not just the union of two individuals—it is the weaving together of two families, traditions, and futures. In the case of Nitia and Dolly, their story began with the blessings of destiny but ended as a lesson in choices. Nitia belonged to a respectable, […]
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“The Lottery of Destiny” by Lokanath Mishra is a heartfelt short story about Rabi and Tina—two educated young souls brought together through an arranged marriage. While Rabi is logical and accomplished, Tina’s innocence and faith in destiny shape their journey in unexpected ways. From career struggles and family dreams to an astrologer’s prophecy and life-changing opportunities, their relationship unfolds with warmth, hope, and love. Set against the backdrops of India and the United States, this story beautifully portrays how fate sometimes fulfills promises in ways beyond imagination. A touching tale of love, marriage, and the mysterious lottery of destiny.
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The Silent Betrayal By Lokanath Mishra Giridhari and Ratnamani had been inseparable during their school days. In the classroom, in the playground, even while preparing for exams, they were each other’s support system. While Giridhari excelled in academics, Ratnamani had a natural talent for communication and kindness that drew people to her. But life, as
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ତର୍ପଣ ଓ ପିତୃ ଶ୍ରାଦ୍ଧ କିପରି କରାଯାଏ ଲୋକନାଥ ମିଶ୍ର ୧. ଶ୍ରାଦ୍ଧର ପଦାବଳୀ (A) ପିତୃଜେତେବେଳେ ଜଣେ ମଣିଷର ମୃତ୍ୟୁ ହୁଏ, ଶ୍ରାଦ୍ଧକ୍ରିୟା ପରେ ତାଙ୍କର ସୂକ୍ଷ୍ମଦେହ ମୃତଦେହରୁ ବିଚ୍ଛିନ୍ନ ହୁଏ ଓ ପରଲୋକୀନ୍ଦ୍ର (ପିତୃଲୋକ) ଗମନ କରେ । ସେଥିଠାରୁ ସେ “ପିତୃ” ବୋଲି ପରିଚିତ ହୁଏ । (B) ପର୍ବଣମୃତ୍ୟୁ ପରେ ୧ ବର୍ଷ ପୂର୍ବରୁ କରାଯାଇଥିବା “ସାପିଣ୍ଡୀକରଣ ଶ୍ରାଦ୍ଧ” ପରେ, ମୃତାତ୍ମା ପିତୃଗଣଙ୍କ ସଙ୍ଗରେ ଯୋଗ ଦେଇଥାଏ ଓ “ପର୍ବଣ” ବୋଲି
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“The Price of Perspective” By Lokanath Mishra There was a multi locational firm which was one of the most influential consulting companies in the country. With divisions in finance, law, engineering, and digital transformation, it had mastered every technical domain. Yet its leadership felt a missing piece: someone who could handle public perception with subtlety
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The Crossroads of Taste By Lokanath Mishra Lalita was a woman of refined tastes, or so she believed. She had an unwavering rule: she would not eat food prepared outside her home. This principle extended even to the most celebrated restaurants, including five-star hotels. Her colleagues at the office in Bhubaneswar knew her well. On
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The Emporium By Lokanath Mishra Badrinath, a man known for his eccentric and often ludicrous business ideas, had spent the early months of the pandemic obsessively researching historical oddities. He stumbled upon a strange tidbit about Qing dynasty marital customs—a detail so peculiar it sparked a truly bizarre idea. He’d open a business, not selling
From Seafaring Tales to Sacred Rituals: The Cultural Evolution of Odisha’s Maritime Heritage By Lokanath Mishra Odisha’s rich maritime history is deeply embedded in its cultural fabric, giving rise to festivals and folktales that celebrate its seafaring past. Two prime examples are the ancient folktale of Tapoi and the festival of Boita Bandana. While both
The Sacred Kalash : A Symbol of Abundance for Hindus in the USA By Lokanath Mishra In Hinduism, the Kalash, also known as Purna Kumbha or Ghata, is a deeply revered symbol that represents abundance, creation, and the source of life. While the traditions associated with it vary across different regions, for many Hindus in
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An Unlikely Spark By Lokanath Mishra Milli was an innocent, shy girl, and those were the very qualities that had first captivated her husband, Samir. An arranged marriage had brought them together, and for the first few weeks, he seemed completely enchanted by her gentle nature. But soon, the novelty wore off. Samir, a software
