Dr Jyothsnaphanija

Dr Jyothsnaphanija teaches English Literature at ARSD College (University of Delhi), India. Her first poetry collection Ceramic Evening was published in 2016. Her poems most recently have appeared and are forthcoming in The Handy, Uncapped Pen, Wishbone Words, The Hopper, Bosphorus Review of Books and others.

June 8, 2023
Dr Jyothsnaphanija
Poem

Shell

In this verse by Dr Jyothsnaphanija, dreamscapes emerge from fragmented connections of water, bird songs, light, and sand – exclusively for Different Truths. Water fills in Like a map of broken...

May 25, 2023
Dr Jyothsnaphanija
Poem

Earrings

In this evocative verse, Dr Jyothsnaphanija describes colours, carvings, fragrances, sounds and more – exclusively for Different Truths. Some of us name the colour of pearls As leaves. Pink...

April 1, 2023
Dr Jyothsnaphanija
Poem

Ashavari

Dr Jyothsnaphanija describes a raga of Hindustani music tangibly in this evocative verse – exclusively for Different Truths. It is a picture of a flowing river Cascading slides Ascending...

March 25, 2023
Dr Jyothsnaphanija
Book Review, Stories

Morning Blush: The Perfect Companion for All Ages

Dr Jyothsnaphanija reviews Achingliu Kamei’s recently appeared collection of Naga tales titled Morning Blush – exclusively for Different Truths. Stories make us relive our memories, experiences, and perceptions. Oral stories, in...

March 15, 2023
Dr Jyothsnaphanija
Poem

Sister Soni

Dr Jyothsnaphanija profiles a compassionate principal in this verse – exclusively for Different Truths. If I think of her now, I see her as A strict and compassionate principal...

February 16, 2023
Dr Jyothsnaphanija
Poem

My Grandmother Sita

Dr Jyothsnaphanija reminisces about her grandmother’s incomplete life and distant times in this poignant poem – exclusively for Different Truths. Days of festivities made her energetic. She takes me...

January 24, 2023
Dr Jyothsnaphanija
Poem

Hills

Melancholy and music blend gently in this verse by Dr Jyothsnaphanija – exclusively for Different Truths. Today I have enough melancholy to make love Somewhere flow of darbari kanada Is heard. Some...

January 12, 2023
Dr Jyothsnaphanija
Poem

Sleep

Dr Jyothsnaphanija blends rivers, tonic, trees, et al., to the music of piano, in this verse – exclusively for Different Truths. River in May Flowing like apple cider vinegar-smelling...

December 21, 2022
Dr Jyothsnaphanija
Poem

Learning a Song

Dr Jyothsnaphanija portrays a mundane day while initiating a non-Malayali friend to speak in Malayalam in this poem – exclusively for Different Truths. We have to listen to the...

December 9, 2022
Dr Jyothsnaphanija
Poem

Writing on a Tree

An evocative poem by Dr Jyothsnaphanija on music and love – exclusively for Different Truths. Thick plainness as a soda Ice like migraine Slowing down thoughts As a relief...

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