Dinner Party Disaster: How Street Food Saved the Night By Lokanath Mishra: Manisa, Anita, Ranju, and Mita had been batchmates and close friends for decades. Despite being in their early sixties, they all looked remarkably youthful and vibrant. Their friendship had stood the test of time, and they made it a point to meet every […]
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A Growing Desire by Young Women to Return Home By Lokanath Mishra Many Indians living abroad, particularly in the US, are increasingly considering returning to their homeland due to feelings of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection. The desire for a sense of belonging, cultural connection, and community is driving this trend, with some individuals weighing the
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Different Cultures in Different Countries By Lokanath Mishra Sabita and Ankur, colleagues in a central government office, had developed a strong bond over time. Sabita, who was unmarried, had never been questioned by Ankur about her marital status. He never thought it was necessary to ask, respecting her privacy and focusing on their professional relationship.
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The Greatness of Hindu Dharma: A Story of Love, Education, and Prosperity By Lokanath Mishra In a world where divorce rates seem to be skyrocketing, Hindus in the United States have been found to have the lowest divorce rate, with only 5% of Hindus having been divorced. This remarkable statistic is just one of the
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The Impact of Hindu Women in American Society: By Lokanath Mishra: Hindu women in the United States are making a significant impact in various fields. While visiting the USA, I rarely saw Hindu women wearing traditional dresses like saris or salwar kameez. However, their influence extends far beyond their attire.Hindu women are taking on leadership
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Life’s Challenges By Lokanath Mishra In a small town, Pratap lived with his three children after his wife’s untimely passing. As a single father, he worked tirelessly to raise his kids, including his eldest daughter Kajal. As Kajal grew up, she became a beautiful young woman, and her father arranged her marriage to Rakesh, a
Government’s job By Lokanath Mishra Lilabati’s story is a poignant reminder of the importance of balance in life. As a stenographer in a central government department, she dedicated herself to her work, often sacrificing her personal life and health in the process. Her mantra, “Work is Life. Department is Sacred. Boss is God,” drove her
My visit to Houston ( USA) By Lokanath Mishra As I stepped off the plane at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport on July 12, 2025, the warm Texas air enveloped me, and I felt a mix of excitement and relief. This was my fifth trip to the USA, and I was thrilled to be reunited
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A Mother’s Unyielding Love By Lokanath Mishra Sabita’s story is a powerful testament to the unwavering strength of a mother’s love. After enduring years of pain and heartache, she found the courage to break free from her abusive marriage and protect her precious child. When Ashis, her husband an Advocate came to her father’s house
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X X The Absent-Minded Lecturer By Lokanath Mishra A beautiful young lady lecturer joined a big college, renowned for her academic excellence and absent-mindedness. Her reputation preceded her, and students eagerly anticipated her talk. One day, she approached the library counter and requested postcards, stamps, and envelopes. The librarian politely informed her that she was
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