The Global Odia Community : A Story of Connection and Celebration By Lokanath Mishra The Odia diaspora is a vibrant and diverse community spread across the globe, with a strong presence in countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the United States, Singapore, and Norway. Despite being geographically dispersed, the Odia […]
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The Ups and Downs of Marriage By Lokanath Mishra Alekha’s father had always dreamed of finding the perfect match for his eldest son. He had envisioned a beautiful, intelligent, and charming partner who would complement Alekha’s personality and bring joy to their family. After careful consideration, he arranged a marriage with his friend’s daughter, Mona,
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A Cautionary Tale of Love, Deception, and Betrayal By Lokanath Mishra: Vimal, a 26-year-old bank probationary officer, was a man of calm and focused demeanor. He believed in the traditional institution of arranged marriage and trusted his parents’ judgment. They had found the perfect match for him – Ratna, a beautiful, confident, and well-educated woman
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A Love Story Born in Houston By Lokanath Mishra Manoja and Ratna, two accomplished software engineers, had called Houston home for nearly thirty years. Their son, Ajit, was a bright and ambitious high school student who had made many friends at his local school, including his best girlfriend, Julie. While Julie’s parents lived in Canada
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“From Houston to Assam: A Beautiful Love Story of an American Woman and an Indian Man” By Lokanath Mishra Love knows no boundaries. Kenny, a 37-year-old American woman, and Kamrup, a 22 year-old student from India, found each other through dance. Despite her past struggles, Kenny’s passion for dance brought her joy. After three failed
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“Love Beyond Boundaries” By Lokanath Mishra In the lush green hills of Odisha, a love story blossomed between Subrat, a young engineering student with a bright future ahead of him, and Nina, a beautiful tribal girl with a heart full of love. Their paths crossed in Koraput, where Subrat was pursuing his final year of
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Tears of Gratitude: Reflecting Smita’s emotional reunion with Rohini on her wedding day By Lokanath Mishra (Smita and Rohini meet in school and develop a strong bond, studying together for nearly a decade. During their school days, they embark on an adventurous journey to their respective villages, where Rohini takes Smita to her grandparents’ residence,
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The History of Hinduism in America: A Multifaceted Journey By Lokanath Mishra Hinduism’s presence in America is a rich and complex narrative that spans centuries. From the early Transcendentalist movement to the establishment of thriving Hindu communities, the history of Hinduism in America is a story of cultural exchange, philosophical exploration, and spiritual growth. Early
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“Karma’s Swift Justice”: By Lokanath Mishra: I was recently sitting in a busy park in Katy, Texas, when an old guy struck up a conversation with me. He had a twinkle in his eye, and as we chatted, he began to tell me a story from his past. “The memory of that day still feels
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“From Loss to Love: Sima’s Journey to Creating an Old Age Home and Shiv Temple”: By Lokanath Mishra Madan, a 60-year-old businessman from Kolkata had always been drawn to the spiritual and natural beauty of the Himalayas. In May 2025, he embarked on a pilgrimage to Kedarnath and Badrinath Yatra with his wife and son,
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