History & Culture - Different Truths

June 29, 2024
Saeed Ibrahim
History & Culture, Travelogue

Spotlight: Engaging Entertainment for All at Thang Long Theatre

The Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi showcases Vietnam’s unique water puppetry, a cultural experience originating from rice fields, a report by Saeed, exclusively for Different Truths. Located...

June 28, 2024
Anumita Roy
Multiculturalism, Potpourri

Fifteen Customs that are Distinctly American!

Anumita lists fifteen customs that are very different and stand out as American tradition/norms, which most foreigner find strange, initially. Slowly one understands and becomes a part of the flow, in...

June 24, 2024
Tapati Sinha
Cover Story, Health, History & Culture, Opinion

The Game of Life and Death…

The concept of ‘good death’ (euthanasia) existed in the ancient world. Medical assistance was not needed when the Homeric warrior died as a hero and was expected to accept...

June 17, 2024
Rupa Rao
History & Culture, Tourism

A Less Visited Greek Island Sifnos

Rupa takes us on a tour of a getaway, a less visited Greek island, Sifnos. It boasts of grand sunrises, spectacular sunsets against the backdrop of the Aegean Sea,...

June 11, 2024
Madhuri Bhattacharya
Fairs & Festivals, History & Culture, Rituals & Practices

Beyond the Feast: Unveiling the History of Ma Shashti

Madhuri dwells on Jamai Shashti, a Bengali festival celebrating sons-in-law, is a unique celebration with evolving origins and a fascinating story of the goddess Ma Shashti, exclusively for Different...

May 29, 2024
Shyamola Khanna
History & Culture, Travel & Food

Love in the Mountains: Explore Himachal Pradesh with Friends

Shyamola takes us on a scenic journey to Himachal Pradesh, including Shimla, Jibhi, Manali, and Mandi, enjoying local food, cultural experiences, and a relaxed pace, exclusively for Different Truths....

May 23, 2024
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
History & Culture, Tribute

Social Progress in India: The Impact of the Brahmo Samaj

Brahmo Samaj honoured Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Debendranath Tagore, and Rabindranath Tagore with devotional songs and readings. A report by Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths. It was indeed a...

April 23, 2024
Soumya Mukherjee
People, Place, Travel

Tech Toilets: Why You’ll Love Public Restrooms in Japan

Soumya was captivated by Japan’s cleanliness, orderliness, and quiet respect, a world away from the bustling chaos of major cities, exclusively for Different Truths. During my brief visit to...

March 30, 2024
Candice Louisa Daquin
Book Review, History & Culture, Identity

“The Best of the Scribes of Heru” Empowers Black Writers

Candice reviews “The Best of the Scribes of Heru – Vol. 1,” an anthology celebrating unfiltered Black writers’ experiences, challenging stereotypes, exclusively for Different Truths. This first volume, The...

March 28, 2024
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
People, Place, Travel

A Voyager’s Love Affair: Mountains, Oceans and Tranquil Bookshop

Ruchira seeks escapes from daily life, including mountains and ocean, wildlife tourism, and a bookstore, exclusively for Different Truths, offering a serene environment. There are certain spells in your...

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