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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“The Shattered Dream: Aman’s Story of Domestic Abuse” By Lokanath Mishra: Aman’s life was a canvas of vibrant colors, full of hope and innocence. He believed in the fairy tale of love and marriage, where two souls would come together in perfect harmony. When he met Rupmati, everything seemed like a scene from a Bollywood
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