K. S. Subramanian

K.S. Subramanian has published two volumes of poetry titled Ragpickers and Treading on Gnarled Sand through the Writers Workshop, Kolkata, India. His poem ‘Dreams’ won the cash award in Asian Age, a daily published from New Delhi. He has been featured in MuseIndia. His poems and short stories have also appeared in magazines, anthologies and web sites run at home and abroad. He is a retd. Senior Asst. Editor from The Hindu, India.

March 1, 2025
K. S. Subramanian
Short Story

Love & Kindness: A Surprise Gift and Navigating Technology with Kindness

Subramanian’s two flash fictions explore contrasting acts: a child’s selfless gift amidst competition and a maid’s fear of obsolescence, countered by human connection, exclusively for Different Truths. #1 A...

December 21, 2024
K. S. Subramanian
Short Story

Know Your Past: Breaking Down Barriers to Growth

Subramanian’s story explores the conflict between a wealthy scion and his father, highlighting family history, generational wealth, and the importance of understanding one’s past, exclusively for Different Truths. The...

August 30, 2024
K. S. Subramanian
Poem

Focus on Dhanushkodi: A Haunting Blend of History & Desolation

Subramanian’s poem explores the desolate coastal landscape, highlighting its historical significance, natural disaster impact, and enduring spirit, exclusively for Different Truths. Desolate it stretches far and wide.No jaded root...

February 10, 2024
K. S. Subramanian
Short Story

Monsoon Arc: Chennai’s Story of Survival and Empathy

Subramanian’s exclusive short story for Different Truths delves into Chennai’s struggle with water scarcity amid the rapid urbanisation of the 1960s and 1970s. It navigates through the challenges posed...

November 11, 2023
K. S. Subramanian
Short Story

A Remarkable Auto Driver’s Compassion in the Alleys of Varanasi

Ramanathan and Mangala embark on a pilgrimage in Kasi, a city rich in spiritual traditions, encountering a humble auto driver who becomes an integral part of their journey. A...

July 29, 2023
K. S. Subramanian
Short Story

On a Fine Starry Night…

Subramanian in this short story tells us about Ramachandran, a YouTuber and Physics post-graduate who plans to create a feature episode on the Moon’s landings, robotic crew, and life’s inhospitability,...

April 15, 2023
K. S. Subramanian
Fiction, Short Story

An Episode in the Attic…

A retired professional’s job search and his wife’s devil’s advocate role are explored in a captivating short story by Subramanian, exclusively for Different Truths. The sun had not set on him… or...

November 28, 2022
K. S. Subramanian
Poem

To Live Life All Over Again

A contemplative poem about life and its philosophy by Subramanian – exclusively for Different Truths. Let me not do a U-turn of my neck to see the past. Skill...

October 14, 2022
K. S. Subramanian
Poem

Yayati

An evocative poem with an epical sweep – from mythology to contemporary politics of war and aggression – by Subramanian, exclusively for Different Truths. The city is a clichéd...

September 20, 2022
K. S. Subramanian
Poem

A Truant Charger!

Here’s an evocative poem by Subramanian, a poet of urban sensibility, dwelling on gadget-dependent life – exclusively for Different Truths. The nib is sharp, gleaming, Holds the pin to...

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