The Magical Mystery Tour
Soumya describes the magic and mystery of a wooded haven, Central Park, Salt Lake, in two different time frames. The worlds of a child and an adult crisscross. An...
What’s in a Name?
Contrary to the oft quoted adage, name matters a lot, confesses Soumya. Here’s his humorous take, exclusively for Different Truths. “What’s in a name? That which we call a...
Ajay Sharma Smuggles Booze: His New Adventure
Soumya profiles Ajay Sharma and recounts his woes, laced with humour. An exclusive for Different Truths. Ajay Sharma was posted to the dry state of Gujarat. He was happy...
The Survivor: Against all Odds – I
Soumya profiles Basanti, who fought and emerged successful, against all odds. A true story, in two parts, exclusively for Different Truths. “Basanti, come quick, the Ghosh para is burning,...
Street Cries: Vendors at Your Doorstep
Soumya discovers that the street vendors of Kolkata have kept alive a tradition that is almost extinct. An interesting revelation, exclusively for Different Truths. Since lockdown had started, the...
The Unexplored Goa
Soumya discovers a different Goa, staying with a Goan colleague. An exclusive for Different Truths. Goa is a state I visit often, as it is part of the territory...
African Safari: A World of the Hunter and the Hunted
Soumya takes us through the exciting world of the hunter and the hunted in an African Safari. An exclusive for Different Truths. The last two days of our stay...
A Suitable Boy
Soumya recollects and reflects on marriage with a suitable candidate, with flashbacks and flashforwards, in this witty write-up. An exclusive for Different Truths. A friend recently posted a link...
How to Get Rid of Shyness and Become the Life and Soul of the Party!
Soumya tells us about the coming of age of Boy, replete with wit and humour. An exclusive for Different Truths. We have seen Boy start life as a reclusive...
Shivas Regal in the Lady’s Hostel
Soumya recounts a lady’s story of fun and frolic in her hostel, during Saraswati Puja and Shivaratri. An exclusive for Different Truths. This story was narrated by a lady...