When a Child Dies
A heart-wrenching poem by Duska. For Nikola When a child dies it’s wrong to weep every sob ...
Bangladesh: The Land of my Forefathers, my Roots
Mita reminisces a recent visit to Bangladesh and her visits to Dacca, Cox Bazar and Chittagong (her forefather’s land). She weaves history in this travelogue. The pristine beauty of her inherited...
Goa: The Land of Sun, Sand and Feni
Feni of Goa is known worldwide. Nimisha tells us the story of the liqueur and takes us along its journey. Here’s an interesting report. The silver sands, the sunny coconut...
Enigmatic Rome: Majestic Capitolini and Colosseum
Rome with its grandeur and beauty inspires awe. The might of the Roman Empire is palpable as one walks through its streets. Here we present an extract from the travel...
Mahabalipuram: Chariots of Stone
Mahabalipuram is the epitome of Dravidian art between 6th and 7th century AD. It was named after the Pallava king Narashimhavarman-I. Situated on the coastal Bay of Bengal, it has...
Machu Picchu: Revisiting the Wonders of the Lost Incan City
Sukanya takes us down the memory lane. She recalls that it was in 1999 that she went to Peru. They hiked four days up the Andes to finally reach the...
Celebrate Bengali New Year with Kosha Mangsho
Sarika gives us a glimpse of the Poila Boishak (Bengali New Year) celebrations in India and Bangladesh. She shares with Different Truths readers a popular mutton recipe. Cook and enjoy the...
Holi: Folklores, Festivity and Fertility
Holi, the spring festival, has several folklores associated with it. It’s celebrated for 40 days in Kullu, when devotees play Holi with Ram. The tradition continues for five centuries now....
Jamshedi Navroze: Spring Equinox and Harvest Festival
Beyniaz tells us about Jamshedi Navroze, the Parsi New Year, tracing its antiquity. She discuses the tradition of the celebrations of the harvest festival in Parsi homes. Different Truths...
…And God Played Hide and Seek in Guptipara
Sisir brings alive the magic and mystery of Guptipara. Here God played hide and seek with his devotee, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. He unfolds the story of a village situated in...