Financial Constraints and Retrospective Pay Arrears: Judicial Limits on the State’s Fiscal Defense By Lokanath Mishra, The Chief Adviser, the all India pensioners association of CBIC In service jurisprudence in India, the question of retrospective arrears arising from pay revisions, Dearness Allowance (DA), or Dearness Relief (DR) has long been a subject of litigation. Governments […]
Pakhala: The Soul of Odia Summer Cuisine: ( 20.3.26 is world famous Pakhala Divas) By Lokanath Mishra: Pakhala, often lovingly called “water rice,” is far more than just a dish in Odisha—it is an emotion, a tradition, and a way of life deeply rooted in the region’s culture and climate. Simple in preparation yet profound
My Visit to Maa Dewri Temple – 14 March 2026By Lokanath Mishra: Faith, Heritage, and the Blessings of Solah-Bhuja Maa On 14 March 2026, I had the privilege of visiting the sacred Maa Dewri Temple, an ancient shrine dedicated to Goddess Durga. Located near Ranchi, this temple is not only a place of devotion but
My Visit to Maa Dewri Temple – 14 March 2026 Read More »
The Wisdom of Savitri In the quiet village of Chandipur, surrounded by green paddy fields and narrow dusty paths, lived a wealthy landowner named Gopal Patnaik. His house stood at the center of the village like a small mansion, with a wide courtyard, a cattle shed, and granaries filled with rice harvested from his lands.
The Wisdom of Savitri Read More »
Franca Viola and the Hidden Face of Modern Italy : A Story That Challenged a Nation’s Notion of Civilization Introduction Civilization is often measured not by technology, architecture, or wealth, but by how a society treats its most vulnerable people—especially women and victims of violence. A truly civilized society protects victims and punishes criminals. Yet
Forgiveness – A Noble Human Virtue To forgive means serving someone with a pure heart instead of responding with anger or revenge for their mistakes, offenses, or harm. It is a process of mental peace that improves relationships and removes bitterness from the mind. It is a great virtue that frees others and at the
Forgiveness – A Noble Human Virtue Read More »
Across Two Shores By Lokanath Mishra The aircraft descended slowly through a grey curtain of monsoon clouds, and as the city lights of Bhubaneswar began to appear beneath the wings, Sanjukta Mohanty pressed her forehead gently against the cold window. The glass trembled faintly with the engine’s hum, and for a moment she felt as
Mahabharata, (A Story of the Dvapara Yuga in Prose – Part 34G, based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata) By Lokanath Mishra The Marriage of Panchali After Indra was defeated, Shachi sat on the bank of the celestial river Akash Ganga and wept bitterly. At that time Shiva and Parvati were passing along that path. The
Iran–Israel Relations : Historical Evolution, Strategic Rivalry, and Contemporary Conflict by Lokanath Mishra Abstract Relations between Iran and Israel have evolved from pragmatic cooperation during the early decades of Israel’s existence to deep ideological hostility following the 1979 Iranian Revolution. This transformation has significantly shaped the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. While Iran initially
The Silence Inside Her Home By Lokanath Mishra In the peaceful residential lane of Shantivan Colony, the house of Raghav Sharma and Meera Sharma looked like the picture of success. Two floors. A small garden. A white car parked neatly every morning. Neighbors often said,“Look at them. Both lawyers, two daughters well-settled abroad. Perfect family.”
The Silence Inside Her Home Read More »
