Lipika Mohapatra's second short story collection "Sparsha" has sixteen stories that take anyone from California to India as they explore the family life, feelings and new places. In these stories interpretation of life gives a glimpse to the secrets and doubts of human heart. "Life is a flower shrub. Take care of it. Let it bloom its own way. Who are you to decide the color, shape and quantity of the flowers?" - a quote from the story "Sparsha" which was published in leading daily "Sambad".