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| Sakura : An insight into the Japanese psyche (eSSAY) |
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Tokyo has been my dwelling place for almost a year and eight months now. This stay in Japan has provided me with a new insight into the Japanese culture, tradition and psyche. My belief about the youngsters forgetting their own tradition |
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By: Mrs. Madhusmita Panda (Patra) |
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| Manepade (poem) |
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By: Mrs. Madhusmita Panda (Patra) |
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| Some Reflections on Oriya Diaspora(Essay) |
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The etymological meaning of ‘diaspora’ is derived from two Greek words, ‘dia’, means through, and ‘speiro’, means scatter. The word was specifically used to indicate the experience of the Jews exile to Babylon after Nebuchadnezzer's conquest over Jerusalem in 587 BCE. |
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By: Mrs. Madhusmita Panda (Patra) |
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| A Second Thought on NRO (Charity) Giving (Essay ) |
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Those who know me will immediately realize that I am a very unlikely person to argue against helping millions of Oriyas in need for better housing, health care and education. For almost four decades, as a Non-Resident Oriya (NRO), I have actively supported charitable fund-raising after natural disasters. |
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By: Mrs. Madhusmita Panda (Patra) |
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| HYPERTENSION – MYTHS AND FACTS(Essay) |
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Franklin D Roosevelt had a medical check up towards the end of his fourth term as President of USA in 1945 when his BP was found to be 300/190 mm Hg (normal:130-140/80-90 mm Hg). His BP had been slowly but steadily rising over the previous years, |
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By: Mrs. Madhusmita Panda (Patra) |
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| HIGHER RADIANCE(POem ) |
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The light that touches,
the very many contours of the soul,
radiance so unique that it glows;
as one feels the desire to feel |
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By: Mrs. Madhusmita Panda (Patra) |
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| Love me Little (poem) |
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Love me little,
Like a friend …………….…,
Love with a smile,
Smile in your eyes,
Don’t speak, keep your mum,
Feel it………..within you,
Fill your heart,
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By: Mrs. Madhusmita Panda (Patra) |
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| Your Words (Essay) |
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You gave me your words
Gliding into silence, yourself,
Words kissed my life and
Eloquence unfolded within me. |
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By: Mrs. Madhusmita Panda (Patra) |
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| Science Literacy: Orissa’s Concern (Essay) |
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A recent article by Len Peters in his guest column of ‘Seattle Times’ drew my attention. In an American point of view he analyzed the danger of America losing its preeminence in science and technology while nations like China and India threaten to surpass USA. |
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By: Mrs. Madhusmita Panda (Patra) |
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| Bus Journey (story) |
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| Traveling in weekend has become a part of my life since I joined my job miles away from home. A few times to home, but most of the times to visit places and friends. Nothing unusual about that weekend when I came out of office a bit early to catch my bus for Hyderabad. |
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By: Mrs. Madhusmita Panda (Patra) |
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| Natural Ways (poem) |
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| The beauty that lies in nature,
also lies in human nature;
and the songs they sing,
do have a similar note. |
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By: Mrs. Madhusmita Panda (Patra) |
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| Amara Heu Ba Tankara Heu (poem) |
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By: Mrs. Madhusmita Panda (Patra) |
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| kAhAni sheeta sakAlara (Essay) |
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By: Mrs. Madhusmita Panda (Patra) |
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| Reflections(poem) |
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| The biggest wonder in the world is -
“THE MAN”.
I wonder at times,
who and what I am
and
who and what I am not!
Am I what I am,
when no one is looking?
No way to find out. |
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By: Mrs. Madhusmita Panda (Patra) |
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| Nuabarsa(story) |
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By: Mrs. Madhusmita Panda (Patra) |
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| Today is Yours (poem) |
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| see you moving in the cosmic movie
Like a ray of hope
Daughter of determination that you are
None can deprive you
Of your right today
From within your bosom |
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By: Mrs. Madhusmita Panda (Patra) |
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