Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh

Born in Guwahati Assam, Ruchira grew up in Delhi and Punjab. A product of Sacred Heart Convent, Ludhiana, she holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from Punjab University, Chandigarh. Armed with a P.G diploma in journalism in Journalism, she has been a pen-pusher for nearly 25 years. Her chequered career encompasses print, web, as well as television. She has metamorphosed as a feature writer, her forte being women’s issues, food, travel and literature.

May 17, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
People, Place, Relationship & Lifestyle

The Colourful Kashmiri Wedding

The picturesque northernmost Indian state of Jammu& Kashmir has its own distinct cultural heritage. Here, in a nutshell, are their wedding customs and traditions of the Kashmiri Hindus. A...

May 4, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
People, Rituals & Practices

Rustling Silks and Flamboyant Hues at Maharashtrian Weddings

Ruchira tells us about Marathi weddings, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Marathi weddings are middle-level affairs, a sharp contrast from the big fat Indian wedding projected...

April 19, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Cinema, Profile, Tribute

Charlie Chaplin: The Tragicomic Tramp Who Won Many Hearts Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh

Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, (16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977), an English comic actor, better known as Charlie Chaplin, is the greatest comedian that the cine world has...

April 12, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
People, Place, Rituals & Practices

Malayali Weddings: Simple Low-Key Affairs

Malayali weddings are utterly devoid of all the pomp and fanfare that mark lavish Punjabi / Sikh/Bania weddings. These are summed up as Band Baaja Baraati. At a Malayali...

April 6, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Beauty, Fashion, History & Culture

Solah Shringaar: Enchantingly Dolled to Beauty in 16 Steps

In Hindu mythology “sixteen shringaars” correspond to the sixteen phases of the moon, which in turn is connected with a woman’s menstrual cycle. It is believed that Solah Shringaar...

March 29, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Food

Scrumptious Namkeen, Anyone?

Ruchira tells us about various namkeens, from different parts of India, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Indians are probably the most notorious foodies in the world....

March 22, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Fashion & Beauty

The Wonderland of Traditional Indian Jewellery

Ruchira tells us about some popular ornaments from various parts of India that women still love to adorn and possess, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Since...

March 15, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Food, History & Culture

A Panorama of Indian Sweets

Ruchira tells us about some popular Indian sweets, from various parts of the country, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Sweets form an inseparable part of the...

March 9, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Potpourri

Instead of Laughing at Others Mould Yourself

Laughter relaxes and rejuvenates us. But, should we laugh at others? Ruchira tells us how the brutality of the society is exposed when they make fun of and laugh...

February 23, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Travel & Food

Venice: The Wondrous Floating City

Ruchira takes us on a tour of Venice, a quaint city built on a cluster of 118 islands, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. This quaint city...

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