Politics - Different Truths

November 25, 2021
Ratan Mani Lal
Cover Story, Opinion, Politics

Alliances, Launches Acquire an Urgency

Ratan Mani takes a close look at the political developments in Uttar Pradesh, as November is coming to an end. New projects are being launched by the BJP, while political...

November 11, 2021
Ratan Mani Lal
Cover Story, Politics

Mandate UP 2022: Parties Look to Counter BJP’s Potent MY Combo

Though the tenure of the present state government is scheduled to end by mid-May next year, UP Assembly elections are likely to be announced in next eight weeks. Ratan...

September 11, 2021
Shail Raghuvanshi
Food, Pandemic, Politics, Religion, Sports, Technology

Red Ant Chutney, Trumping in the Boxing Ring, Rab-Ban Calling & Bishop Warns of Narcotic Jihad

Shail weaves her news in verse, for the week, with red ant chutney as a possible Covid cure. Did the courts accept the claim? A new avatar for Trump,...

May 31, 2021
Ratan Mani Lal
Cover Story, Politics

Election Pitch Preparation Begins in Uttar Pradesh

Here is Ratan Mani’s in-depth political analysis as election pitch builds up for the 2022 Assembly Election in Uttar Pradesh. We are introducing a fortnightly column, beginning this week,...

May 18, 2021
Prof Laksmisree Banerjee
History & Culture, Opinion, Politics

Election, Sociopolitical Reality and Multiculturalism in West Bengal

Despite tall claims of the BJP of winning the polls in West Bengal, much before it was over, the poll results proved that people’s mandate was against it. Prof...

May 5, 2021
Dr. Sunil Sharma
Pandemic, Poem, Politics

Black Paintings, Goya, in the Post-truth Age

A poem that deals with politics and pandemic, by Dr Sunil, exclusively for Different Truths. They are talking of Goya sitting in the circular study lined with his works,...

April 12, 2021
Shantanu Mukharji
Cover Story, International Relations, Politics, Terrorism

Is Bangladesh Grappling with the Rise of Religious Radicalism?

Shantanu, a renowned security analyst, delves into the rise of religious radicalism in Bangladesh. He traces its genesis, growth in contemporary times and ramifications for India. Here’s a new...

March 31, 2021
Tabassum Tahmina Shagufta Hussein
Crime, Pandemic, Politics

Alarming Spike of Hate Crime Against Asian-Americans in the USA

The pandemic escalated hate crimes and xenophobia against Asian-Americans, particularly the Chinese, in the US, as they presumed that Coronavirus originated in China. Tabassum takes a hard look and...

October 22, 2020
Shyamal Mukhopadhay
Politics, Religion, Special Feature

Religion & Politics: Calcutta High Court Restrains Devotees’ Darshan in Durga Puja

Throwing caution to wind, Mamata Banerjee sought to appease the Hindus to counter the Right-wing dent on her vote bank. Assembly elections are round the corner. Calcutta High Court...

August 22, 2020
Rekha Nambiar
Economy, Opinion, Politics

Aug 15, 2020: After 73 Years What’s India like Today?

Rekha critiques India on its Independence Day, with its hits and misses. An exclusive for Different Truths. “Every citizen of India must remember that he is an Indian and...

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