A Dubious Claim By Lokanath Mishra Jagadish, a wealthy Indian businessman, lived in a grand mansion in Houston. After a devastating accident that claimed his parents’ lives, he spent six months in the hospital fighting for his life. The accident left him with severe consequences, including the loss of his ability to father children and […]
Raksha Bandhan By Lokanath Mishra This year, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 9, 2025. Indian communities and individuals of Indian descent in the US are observing this festival with traditional rituals and cultural events. Raksha Bandhan is celebrated by Hindus worldwide, honours the love and duty between brothers and sisters. The term “Raksha
The Value of Humility By Lokanath Mishra Retired Principal Swasti Das had just moved into her new luxury house in a posh residential colony in Bhubaneswar. As a renowned classical dancer and accomplished academic, Swasti beamed with pride, having finally achieved her dream of owning a home. Unmarried and living alone, her parents had passed
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The Story of Sangeeta: A Journey of Love and Understanding By Lokanath Mishra Sangeeta’s heart swelled with emotion as she stepped into her new home on her wedding day. She had dreamed of this moment for so long, but the reality was both exhilarating and daunting. As she navigated her new role as a daughter-in-law,
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The Story of Rajesh and Babita : A Lesson in Self-Reflection By Lokanath Mishra Rajesh and Babita were a couple living in Bhubaneswar, residing in government quarters. Despite Babita’s extramarital relationship with a group-D employee of the Rajesh’s office, they maintained a facade of happiness in their relationship. Their both the sons were pursuing MBA
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The Power of Human Connection By Lokanath Mishra Kumudini, a widow, lived a simple and serene life in the sacred town of Puri. Her life had taken a dramatic turn when she lost her husband just six months after their marriage. Adhering to the societal norms of Brahmin culture, which discouraged remarriage for widows, Kumudini
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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
