The Kindness of Innocent Hearts By Lokanath Mishra In a small government school , Lisa, a kind and compassionate teacher, stood in front of her Class V students, promising them a reward for getting the first position in an upcoming test. The prize was two hundred rupees, enough to buy a new pair of shoes, […]
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From Rags to Riches By Lokanath Mishra: Ranjan was a young man who had never excelled academically. He consistently passed his exams in the third division, and his lack of focus on his studies was matched only by his interest in pursuing relationships with girls older than him. After completing his degree, Ranjan found himself
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Love Rekindled By Lokanath Mishra Rani, a devoted wife of 22 years, had noticed changes in her husband Mahesh’s behavior. She discovered his conversations with her sister on social media, which suggested relationships beyond mere friendships. Despite being warned about this two months prior, Mahesh seemed to continue his actions without remorse. To make matters
Building a Community of Values : A WhatsApp Group and Website for Religious, Spiritual, Cultural, and Social Matters By Lokanath Mishra In an effort to foster a sense of community and promote values-driven discussions, two WhatsApp groups and website have been created, focusing on spiritual, cultural, social, and religious matters. The platform has attracted a
Misjudged Intervention By Lokanath Mishra There was a highly intellectual person in Bhubaneswar, with a unique educational background – a graduation in Science and Law. He had worked in various departments, including as a laboratory attendant in a college, in the Cooperative Department, the AG office, and finally in the Taxation Department. His intellectual contributions
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Crossroads of Love By Lokanath Mishra Rabi’s first impression of Ratani was that of a shy, homely woman with a beautiful smile and reserved demeanor. She dressed classically and kept to herself, which intrigued Rabi. But after they got married, he discovered a whole new side of her. One night, they went to a nightclub
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“The Powder of Kindness” By Lokanath Mishra Lalita’s marriage wasn’t what she had envisioned. She had dreamed of a luxurious life with her husband, free from the responsibilities of living with in-laws. However, reality turned out to be overwhelming. Despite having no major household responsibilities, thanks to her mother-in-law’s management and her husband and father-in-law’s
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Rohan & Sunita: “Love After Loss” By Lokanath Mishra Rohan and Rahul were inseparable friends, living in the same locality. Rohan resided with his mother in their own house, having lost his father, a government employee, while he was still in service. His mother received a family pension, and his sister had married and was
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The Most Embarrassing Hotel Experience By Lokanath Mishra It was a night to remember, or rather, a night to forget. Ritu, a fashion-conscious traveler, had booked a luxurious Hollywood suite at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. She was enjoying a relaxing evening in her room on the 22nd floor, complete with a delicious room
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“A Fortunate Detour” By Lokanath Mishra A Life-Changing Decision Radhika still vividly remembers the day November 18, 1987. She was a student at the London School of Economics, immersed in her studies at the library after a long day of classes. Around 5 pm, one of her colleagues approached her, looking a bit flustered. She
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