History & Culture - Different Truths

November 8, 2024
Dr Ketaki Datta
History & Culture, War & Conflicts

Peeping into the Court of Shah Alam II—Part One

Ketaki’s story, in two parts, exclusive to Different Truths, delves into the Mughal era, highlighting Shah Alam II’s reign and the Rohillas’ challenges. History is a treasure trove of...

November 5, 2024
Monika Ajay Kaul
Handlooms & Handicrafts, History & Culture

Spotlight: The Timeless Beauty of the Shawl Across Cultures

Monika delves into the history of shawls, a culturally significant cloth that has been woven for centuries, providing warmth, beauty, and identity, exclusively for Different Truths. The story of...

August 1, 2024
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
History & Culture, Travel & Food

A Roman Holiday

Ruchira tells us of her visit to Rome, the eternal city, many moons ago, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. Rome has as sobriquet: The Eternal City....

July 15, 2024
Suveera Sharma
People, Place, Relationship & Lifestyle

Mind and Muscle

Hong Kong is the world’s tallest city. The iconic buildings that dot the skyline of this wonderful city are by no means second-fiddle to its natural beauty. Each one...

July 10, 2024
Suveera Sharma
People, Place

That Old Lady in the Plaza

One in three elderly in Hong Kong aged 65 and over are living in poverty. They spend the remaining of their lives, looking through trash that we throw, trying...

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...

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