The Weight of What Truly Matters By Lokanath Mishra : When Meera turned thirty-six, the whispers around her had already turned into conclusions. “Too late,” they said—sometimes gently, sometimes bluntly.Too late for marriage. Too late for starting a family. Too late for the life that, in her childhood, seemed to arrive so effortlessly for everyone […]
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ToThe Chairman8th Central Pay CommissionGovernment of IndiaNew Delhi Sub –Memorandum on Pensioners’ Demands for Consideration by the 8th Central Pay Commission Respected Sir, On behalf of the All India Pensioners Association of CBIC, this memorandum is respectfully submitted for kind consideration of the 8th Central Pay Commission. The Association represents a large body of retired
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Elections in April 2026: A Detailed Analysis of West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu By Lokanath Mishra The April 2026 Assembly Elections represent a major democratic exercise across four politically significant states—West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Conducted under the supervision of the Election Commission of India, these elections reflect diverse political cultures,
Mahabharata in Prose – Part 38 A tale from the Dvapara Yuga, rendered in prose from the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra Falguni placed the vast wealth that Gosimha had abducted into his aerial chariot named Suryaketu. Seating Satyabhama and Shatadhanva in it, he himself drove the chariot and arrived at the Raivata mountain.
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Jagannath Culture: A Timeless Tradition Rooted in Antiquity Beyond the Present Temple: By Lokanath Mishra: The recent Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey in Puri has provided scientific affirmation to a belief long held by devotees, historians, and scholars alike—that the Jagannath culture is far older than the present 12th-century temple. While the grand temple built
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Senior Citizens at 60+: Living Wisely, Not Just Longer Turning 60 is not a decline—it is a transition into a phase where experience, reflection, and wisdom reach their peak. However, this stage of life also demands conscious changes in habits. The body is no longer as forgiving, and small neglects can lead to major health
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Draft for Final Comments – 8th CPC Submission (MyGov Portal) All India Pensioners Association of CBIC Appeal to Members All members are requested to urgently review this draft and provide suggestions/inputs so that the Secretary General may finalize and submit a comprehensive response on the MyGov portal before 31.03.2026. Pensioner-Centric Submission to 8th CPC This
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The Weight of Her Own Name By Lokanath Mishra The evening sky over Jatani burned in a dull orange, as if the day itself resisted ending. Near the railway tracks, in a fading government quarter stained by years of monsoon and dust, Meera sat by the window. Her two-year-old daughter, Chhavi, slept beside her, her
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 36A A story of the Dvapara Yuga based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra Krishna–Arjuna Encounter Even in the sacred city of Dwaraka, crimes like theft and murder occurred due to the greed for the Syamantaka gem. Anadhṛṣṭa, Sahasrajit, and Shatadhanva were three Yadava youths of criminal disposition.
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Narendra Modi: A Critical Review of Governance, Achievements, and Concerns By Lokanath Mishra Preamble: Concerns of Central Government Employees and Pensioners During the tenure of Narendra Modi, several concerns have been raised by central government employees and pensioners, who form a significant and structured segment of Indian society. Various associations and forums have alleged that
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