The Weight of a Garland By Lokanath Mishra The air in the grand marriage Mandap of a five-star hotel in Bhubaneswar was thick with the scent of jasmine and the excited chatter of a hundred guests. Rasmita watched her best friend, Sunny, her face radiant, her eyes sparkling with a love she had only ever […]
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Incense Sticks By Lokanath Mishra The silence in the room was heavy, thick with unspoken words and the cloying scent of incense. Rebati, her hands clasped tightly in her lap, sat with her eyes fixed on the flickering flame of a small oil lamp. The aroma of the incense sticks her father had gifted her
As an Indian, I am tremendously proud of our country; I am not, however, a blind patriot. While I am proud of our culture, our rich heritage, I am aware that India lacks in a lot of respects — be it in the areas of infrastructure or economy or social issues like the safety of
Krishna Janmashtami 2025 : Celebrating the Birth of Lord Krishna By Lokanath Mishra Krishna Janmashtami, a significant festival in Hinduism, will be celebrated on August 15th & 16th, 2025. This joyous occasion commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, the Maha Vishnu, who is revered for his divine wisdom, compassion, and heroism.The festival’s history dates back
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A Love That Endures By Lokanath Mishra Ramesh and his friends had been looking forward to their dinner plans all week. They met at the hotel at 8 PM, excited to catch up and share stories. Before leaving home, Ramesh had told his wife, Ratnamani, not to disturb him unless it was absolutely necessary. He
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Instant Karma By Lokanath Mishra Rabi’s life took a dramatic turn when he met Madhusmita, a receptionist at a hospital in a nearby town. He had gone to visit a friend who was admitted after an accident, and while waiting, he struck up a conversation with Madhusmita. They quickly became friends, and Rabi was drawn
Legacy of Love By Lokanath Mishra Sudam Babu’s life was a whirlwind of responsibilities and duties. As a state government employee, he worked tirelessly to provide for his family. He had married young, and as a result, he became a father-in-law at the ripe age of 44 when his beautiful daughter , Kajal got married.
Life is Funny By Lokanath Mishra In the picturesque Shillai village of Himachal Pradesh, a young woman named Sita was in her final year of B.A. when she fell in love with Kapil Negi, a software engineer. Kapil, who also loved Sita deeply, decided to approach his parents to discuss their future together. However, his
The Difference Between a Girlfriend and a Wife By Lokanath Mishra Amar sat down next to Ravina, an Indian woman, at a riverside restaurant in Houston, and they started chatting after dinner. Ravina shared her insights on the difference between a girlfriend and a wife, highlighting how men often treat their girlfriends with more care
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A Friendship Fractured By Lokanath Mishra Sunita and Bandita’s friendship blossomed in class four and endured through the years. They pursued engineering, landed IT jobs, and eventually started their families. Sunita settled in Houston with her husband and two children, while Bandita built a life in Bangalore with her husband and daughter. Twenty years of
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