Travel - Different Truths

August 1, 2023
Soumya Mukherjee
Adventure-Literature, Humour, Travel

Spotting the Tourist: A Hilarious Adventure About Nationalities

When travelling in Europe, Soumya loves playing a game where he spots tourists and guesses their home countries based on their appearances and behaviour. Here are his observations, exclusively...

July 14, 2023
Madhuri Bhattacharya
Religion, Spirituality, Travel

A Mystical Encounter at the Shrine of Lord Kedarnath

In the chill of June 1988, amidst the snow-covered mountains of Lord Kedarnath shrine, Dr Madhuri’s encounter with a mystical Naga Sadhu leaves a lasting impression and intriguing questions....

April 7, 2023
Dr. Roopali Sircar Gaur
Adventure, Travel

The Silk Route: Discover the Majestic Beauty of Ladakh

Tourists drive winding mountain roads to a breathtaking world in Ladakh. Adventurers and environmentalists visit the Silk Route trade hub, Leh. Travel with Dr Roopali to explore more – exclusively...

April 4, 2023
Soumya Mukherjee
Guest Blog, Travel

Bhutan: The Youngest Buddhist Nation with a Dragon’s Name

Soumya takes us on a tour of Bhutan. It’s sometimes called “Druk Yul,” which means “Land of the Thunder Dragon,” This name reflects the dragon’s importance in Bhutanese mythology and folklore – a...

March 30, 2023
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
History & Culture, Travel

An Enchanting Spring Experience in a Fragrant, Lush Garden

The National Capital is colourful, with Palash and Semul trees in bloom, decorating the streets, parks, and thoroughfares with vibrant shades and fallen blossoms, reports Ruchira – exclusively for...

March 20, 2023
Soumya Mukherjee
Place, Travel

Tiger’s Nest: A Scenic Climb through Pine Trees

The journey to Bhutan was long and arduous, with breathtaking sights shrouded in the mist and mystery of the Himalayan landscape, says Soumya – exclusively for Different Truths. Yesterday,...

February 24, 2023
Dr. Roopali Sircar Gaur
Lifestyle, Potpourri, Travel

Wedding Travels and Travails – I

Dr Roopali tells us about the big fat Indian weddings in two parts – exclusively for Different Truths. Weddings in India have a season. The winter months make the...

January 13, 2023
Dr. Roopali Sircar Gaur
Special Needs, Travel

Are we Indians Sensitive to People with Disabilities?

Dr Roopali finds that we, in India, are less sensitive than we should be with people with disabilities. The experiences in the US and other western countries were positive –...

December 2, 2022
Dr. Roopali Sircar Gaur
Adventure-Literature, People, Place, Travel

A Journey from Lahore to Delhi & a Bicycle

Dr Roopali walks down memory lane and tells us of an arduous journey on a bicycle from Lahore to Delhi, along with its joys – exclusively for Different Truths....

September 10, 2022
Tabassum Tahmina Shagufta Hussein
Health, Travel

Chennai, a Unique Healthcare Destination of Southeast Asia – II

In the second part of the article, Tabassum details the dos and don’ts for the caregivers of patients visiting Chennai, a healthcare destination in Southeast Asia – exclusively for Different Truths. The hospital cafeteria...

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