The Silver Bowl
Ruchira reminisces about a silver set for a cousin’s wedding, many moons ago, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. Looking back now, I am inclined to believe...
A Dive into Marginalised Lives on the Big Screen
Bengali films provide a unique perspective on Indian society, contrasting mainstream commercial cinema with socially relevant content, highlighting domestic helpers, transgender struggles, and dwarfism. A review by Ruchira, exclusively...
Navigating the Darkness: Diwali’s Challenges and Remarkable Survival Stories
Diwali, a festival of lights, is celebrated with religious solemnity, but Ruchira’s experiences shaped a complex relationship with the festival. An exclusive for Different Truths. The festival of lights,...
Discover the Origins of Papadum Over 5,000 Years Back
Ruchira explores the origins and flavours of papadums during the festive season, highlighting its transcendental nature and personal connection, exclusively for Different Truths. During the festive season, which is...
Bengalis Compete for the Ultimate Durga Puja Glory
Sarodiya Durga Puja, a five-day festival in Bengal, features over 300 pujas in the NCR, with Bengali communities profiting from events like culinary fetes and artist visits. A Special...
A Journey into Kanika’s World: The Ananda Dhara Experience
Celebrate Kanika Banerjee and Suchitra Mitra’s centenary in Santiniketan, West Bengal, with a grand gathering of singers, musicians, and music enthusiasts on October 12, reports Ruchira, exclusively for Different...
Obsession Meets Tradition: The World of Bengali ‘Shuchi Bayi’
Ruchira cohabited with four elderly women, each with a bizarre cleanliness fetish, creating a surreal domestic landscape with peculiar rituals and bewilderment, exclusively for Different Truths. For seven long,...
Fall Foliage Fantasy: Embracing the Magic of Indian Autumn
Experience the enchanting diversity of autumn in India, from the vivacious colours of Bengal’s Sharat to the tranquil majesty of Jammu & Kashmir, with Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths....
The Art of Social Adaptation: Hospital Ward Survival Tips
Ruchira’s humorous narrative, exclusively for Different Truths, explores her hospital stay, highlighting the conflict between privacy and noise from visitors, food, and noise. We Indians are a gregarious (read,...
The Epic Journey of Instant Noodles in 1982
In 1982, a Swiss MNC introduced instant noodles in India, revolutionising the snack industry and becoming an iconic brand endorsed by Bollywood stars, writes Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths....