Prof. Swaraj Raj

Prof. Swaraj Raj is a Patiala-based freelance writer, translator, a keen photographer, and nature enthusiast. He retired as Professor of English and Dean, Faculty of Languages, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib. He has more than 70 publications to his credit in journals and books.

March 13, 2023
Prof. Swaraj Raj
Photography, Poem

A Northern Shoveler

Poet-photographer Dr Swaraj’s evocative and visual verse captures a unique essence – exclusively for Different Truths. dredging waters still the sinking sun rippling gold a northern shoveler Photo by...

December 20, 2022
Prof. Swaraj Raj
Poem

Dandelions

Poet-photographer Dr Swaraj’s micro poem on Dandelions – exclusively for Different Truths. Unmoored – gossamer dandelion seeds balmy breezes they ride Photo by the poet

November 23, 2022
Prof. Swaraj Raj
Poem

a koel sings

Dr Swaraj celebrates the plaintive crescendo of a love-sick koel in this micro poem – exclusively for Different Truths. leaves rustle the glistening red eye peeps out a love-sick...

November 16, 2022
Prof. Swaraj Raj
Governance

a kingfisher

An evocative micro poem by Dr Swaraj – exclusively for Different Truths. in the evening’s gloam overseeing his shrinking empire a kingfisher Photo by the poet

September 21, 2022
Prof. Swaraj Raj
Poem

Two Haikus

Two evocative Haikus by Dr Swaraj, exclusively for Different Truths. (1) The Fog In a brume engulfed field The lone scarecrow A silent sentinel (2) The Dew The perching...

September 12, 2022
Prof. Swaraj Raj
Cover Story, Humor

Meditations on a Crooked Wisdom Tooth

Dr Swaraj tells us about a crooked wisdom tooth. What was its plight? Here’s an exciting account, replete with sparkling wit and humour, exclusively for Different Truths. After withdrawing the mirror probe from...

August 25, 2022
Prof. Swaraj Raj
Poem

Autumn

An evocative poem by Dr Swaraj about the many moods of nature in Autumn, exclusively for Different Truths. A gentle caress of yellow breeze Loosens tenuous grip on life...

July 29, 2022
Prof. Swaraj Raj
Humour, Relationship & Lifestyle

The Art of Snoring

Dr Swaraj talks about snoring, replete with scholarship, wit, and humour – exclusively for Different Truths. We had a hearty talk about the idiosyncrasies of some of our...

June 28, 2022
Prof. Swaraj Raj
Cover Story, Ecology, Environment, People, Place

Confessions of a Bird Lover

Dr Swaraj, an ardent nature lover, takes us on a journey of a bird lover’s wows and woes, exclusively for Different Truths. Confession # 1: The beginnings: When silence led to...

February 15, 2022
Prof. Swaraj Raj
Cover Story, Photography, Relationship & Lifestyle

My First Camera

Dr. Swaraj takes a walk down the memory lane and reminisces about his first camera, many moons ago. He explores the many layers of relationships with his father, friends,...

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