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- [Ananya Chatterjee's Book Illuminates the Depths of Emotions](https://www.differenttruths.com/barefoot-on-splintered-glass/) - Santosh reviews Barefoot on Splintered Glass by Ananya Chatterjee -- exclusively for Different Truths. In her blog, Ananya Chatterjee calls herself an ‘intuitive poet’, who has never made a conscious attempt to write; words knock at the door of her consciousness at the oddest of hours, and she relishes these words, savouring their presence in Santosh reviews Barefoot on Splintered Glass by Ananya Chatterjee -- exclusively for Different Truths. In her blog, Ananya Chatterjee calls herself an ‘intuitive poet’, who has never made a conscious attempt to write; words knock at the door of her consciousness at the oddest of hours, and she relishes these words, savouring their presence in -
- [I am Fifty Percent of You](https://www.differenttruths.com/fifty-percent-of-you/) - Here’s Dr Chetna’s tribute to her mother on her 70th birthday, on Sunday, June 25, exclusively for Different Truths. I am fifty percent of you, dear Mom, A reflection of your grace, a gentle calm, In your nurturing embrace, I found my way, Guided by your love, each and every day. From the moment of Here’s Dr Chetna’s tribute to her mother on her 70th birthday, on Sunday, June 25, exclusively for Different Truths. I am fifty percent of you, dear Mom, A reflection of your grace, a gentle calm, In your nurturing embrace, I found my way, Guided by your love, each and every day. From the moment of -
- [Mahavidyas: The Enigmatic forms of the Supreme Goddess!](https://www.differenttruths.com/mahavidyas-the-enigmatic-forms-of-the-supreme-goddess/) - Gupt Navratri is a mystical time for worshipping ten Mahavidyas, for spiritual enlightenment, transformation, and worldly blessings, informs Rajul - exclusively for Different Truths. It is the time of Ashadha Gupt Navratri, an auspicious time to revere, worship, and attain mystical spiritual and worldly boons from the Goddess herself! Many people do not know about Gupt Navratri which Gupt Navratri is a mystical time for worshipping ten Mahavidyas, for spiritual enlightenment, transformation, and worldly blessings, informs Rajul - exclusively for Different Truths. It is the time of Ashadha Gupt Navratri, an auspicious time to revere, worship, and attain mystical spiritual and worldly boons from the Goddess herself! Many people do not know about Gupt Navratri which -
- [The Rendezvous: A Tale of Love and Doubt at the Mysore Palace](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-rendezvous/) - A story of meeting and falling in love by Saeed exclusively for Different Truths Sonali was punctual to a fault, always arriving several minutes earlier than the appointed time for any given rendezvous. Today she kept looking at her watch as she waited in the courtyard of the Mysore Palace for her busload of tourists A story of meeting and falling in love by Saeed exclusively for Different Truths Sonali was punctual to a fault, always arriving several minutes earlier than the appointed time for any given rendezvous. Today she kept looking at her watch as she waited in the courtyard of the Mysore Palace for her busload of tourists -
- [A Poetry-Painting Intersection: Tennyson and Waterhouse's The Lady of Shalott](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-poetry-painting-intersection-tennyson-and-waterhouses-the-lady-of-shalott/) - Monika, an Art-historian, critiques 'The Lady of Shalott', a poem by Lord Alfred Tennyson, and a painting of the same name by John William Waterhouse. It's a unique intersection of poetry and painting – an exclusive for Different Truths. The masterpiece The Lady of Shalott was created by the renowned English painter John William Waterhouse in 1888. He was Monika, an Art-historian, critiques 'The Lady of Shalott', a poem by Lord Alfred Tennyson, and a painting of the same name by John William Waterhouse. It's a unique intersection of poetry and painting – an exclusive for Different Truths. The masterpiece The Lady of Shalott was created by the renowned English painter John William Waterhouse in 1888. He was -
- [Forgetting](https://www.differenttruths.com/prayers-poem-lord-final-slumber-guidance-help-eternity/) - A prayer-poem by Lipsa, expressing her yearnings and wishes, exclusively for Different Truths. The butterfly-winged fairy dancing on a red gerbera fades Insidious blankness pervades the projection screen Yet an insistent white glimmer flickers in the centre An instant takes the clouded mind to our green meads: Stop this consuming pain now! Drown these memories A prayer-poem by Lipsa, expressing her yearnings and wishes, exclusively for Different Truths. The butterfly-winged fairy dancing on a red gerbera fades Insidious blankness pervades the projection screen Yet an insistent white glimmer flickers in the centre An instant takes the clouded mind to our green meads: Stop this consuming pain now! Drown these memories -
- [Indus-Hind: Beloved India and Sindh](https://www.differenttruths.com/indus-hind-beloved-india-and-sindh/) - In this intense narrative poem, Kalpana talks about India and Sindh, displaying ancient power, enduring magnificence, and resilience in their civilisations - exclusively for Different Truths. With the first light of primordial dawn, she arose from the depths of slumber, to sow the seed of life and invite the world, come to the feast, to her In this intense narrative poem, Kalpana talks about India and Sindh, displaying ancient power, enduring magnificence, and resilience in their civilisations - exclusively for Different Truths. With the first light of primordial dawn, she arose from the depths of slumber, to sow the seed of life and invite the world, come to the feast, to her -
- [Jhilli Focuses on Life in a Garbage Dump](https://www.differenttruths.com/jhilli-focuses-on-life-in-a-garbage-dump/) - Ruchira reviews the film Jhilli, a shocking cinematic masterpiece that explores the struggles and endurance of marginalised populations in Indian metros – an exclusive for Different Truths. This is one movie the viewers will not forget in a hurry. Indeed, it is a one-of-its-kind artistic piece that powerfully depicts on celluloid the seamier side of modern life Ruchira reviews the film Jhilli, a shocking cinematic masterpiece that explores the struggles and endurance of marginalised populations in Indian metros – an exclusive for Different Truths. This is one movie the viewers will not forget in a hurry. Indeed, it is a one-of-its-kind artistic piece that powerfully depicts on celluloid the seamier side of modern life -
- [Exploring Life's Transformations with a Watch](https://www.differenttruths.com/exploring-lifes-transformations-with-a-watch/) - In this poem, Dr Sanjukta tells us that with a watch on her wrist, she’s captivated by its ticking, fascinated by each passing moment as life unfolds. An exclusive for Different Truths. “It’s time you had a watch,” She said In middle-school My watch less right wrist Was a butt of ridicule Now the watch In this poem, Dr Sanjukta tells us that with a watch on her wrist, she’s captivated by its ticking, fascinated by each passing moment as life unfolds. An exclusive for Different Truths. “It’s time you had a watch,” She said In middle-school My watch less right wrist Was a butt of ridicule Now the watch -
- [Relief](https://www.differenttruths.com/relief/) - An evocative rain poem, by Dr. Amrinder, exclusively for Different Truths. Raindrops knock on my window I do not let them in. They hit, the glass pane like pellets But I pay no heed. They glide down in a stream of tears But I pretend I have not seen. For I have an agenda of An evocative rain poem, by Dr. Amrinder, exclusively for Different Truths. Raindrops knock on my window I do not let them in. They hit, the glass pane like pellets But I pay no heed. They glide down in a stream of tears But I pretend I have not seen. For I have an agenda of -
- [Work Anniversary: Independence, Resilience, and Unexpected Blessings](https://www.differenttruths.com/work-anniversary-independence-resilience-and-unexpected-blessings/) - Forty years ago, Soumya defied family expectations, escaped a destructive lifestyle, and pursued a successful career. He looks back at life in an exclusive for Different Truths. Forty years ago, this day marked a significant turning point as I embarked on my professional journey. It was the moment when I took my first steps towards Forty years ago, Soumya defied family expectations, escaped a destructive lifestyle, and pursued a successful career. He looks back at life in an exclusive for Different Truths. Forty years ago, this day marked a significant turning point as I embarked on my professional journey. It was the moment when I took my first steps towards -
- [Painting the Sky](https://www.differenttruths.com/painting-the-sky/) - An evocative nature poem by Sudhansu, exclusively for Different Truths. The colours conspire among themselves In their self arranged passion The secrets of the opposites merge in a close embrace In the endless portrait of the white carpet Whispering the mystery of the eternity. Gently blows the wind And where it leads No one knows. An evocative nature poem by Sudhansu, exclusively for Different Truths. The colours conspire among themselves In their self arranged passion The secrets of the opposites merge in a close embrace In the endless portrait of the white carpet Whispering the mystery of the eternity. Gently blows the wind And where it leads No one knows. -
- [Samudra Manthan: A Profound Tale of Symbolism & Spiritual Awakening](https://www.differenttruths.com/samudra-manthan-a-profound-tale-of-symbolism-spiritual-awakening/) - Samudra Manthan, a Hindu mythological narrative that symbolizes humanity's rise, the struggle between good and evil, and spiritual growth, deliberates Rajul, an exclusive for Different Truths. You might have seen art forms, read writings, watched theatre, and experienced 'Samudra Manthan' in your life several times at several points in time. It is not a fairy tale. It is not Samudra Manthan, a Hindu mythological narrative that symbolizes humanity's rise, the struggle between good and evil, and spiritual growth, deliberates Rajul, an exclusive for Different Truths. You might have seen art forms, read writings, watched theatre, and experienced 'Samudra Manthan' in your life several times at several points in time. It is not a fairy tale. It is not -
- [How to Avoid Negative Equity on a Car Loan](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-to-avoid-negative-equity-on-a-car-loan/) - Alexander tells us how to avoid negative equity on a car loan as a guest blogger for Different Truths. If you have negative equity on your car loan, it will continue to grow until you pay it off. Here is how to avoid negative equity on a car loan to save money and stress in Alexander tells us how to avoid negative equity on a car loan as a guest blogger for Different Truths. If you have negative equity on your car loan, it will continue to grow until you pay it off. Here is how to avoid negative equity on a car loan to save money and stress in -
- [Silencing Symphony: Birds’ Journey from Freedom to Conformity](https://www.differenttruths.com/silencing-symphony-birds-journey-from-freedom-to-conformity/) - In an evocative protest poem, Sujoy rues that the Center's counterfeit rule forces avian creatures to conform, sacrificing individuality — an exclusive for Different Truths. The little birds with motley bodies, The architect of the palace of harmonious keys As enchanting as the eyes of Helen, An intriguing burrow with the honeyed scion. But when In an evocative protest poem, Sujoy rues that the Center's counterfeit rule forces avian creatures to conform, sacrificing individuality — an exclusive for Different Truths. The little birds with motley bodies, The architect of the palace of harmonious keys As enchanting as the eyes of Helen, An intriguing burrow with the honeyed scion. But when -
- [War Legends: Remarkable Similarities Between Shaka Zulu & Sagat Singh](https://www.differenttruths.com/war-legends-remarkable-similarities-between-shaka-zulu-sagat-singh/) - Shaka Zulu and Lt. Gen. Sagat Singh shared remarkable legacies and enduring impacts on their respective nations, revealing a connection beyond coincidence, states Sanyogita, reflecting on reincarnation exclusively for Different Truths. Growing up as Sagat Singh’s granddaughter was like living in a superhero action movie. He narrated all his combat stories, and we would listen with Shaka Zulu and Lt. Gen. Sagat Singh shared remarkable legacies and enduring impacts on their respective nations, revealing a connection beyond coincidence, states Sanyogita, reflecting on reincarnation exclusively for Different Truths. Growing up as Sagat Singh’s granddaughter was like living in a superhero action movie. He narrated all his combat stories, and we would listen with -
- [Dream within a Dream](https://www.differenttruths.com/dream-within-a-dream/) - Immersed in a symphony of longing and nostalgia, Debarati finds solace in ethereal dreams -- exclusively for Different Truths. The fragrance of longing percolated my senses. as the scarlet creeper crawled up my shoulders, leaving me with the nostalgia of bygones. A yearning filled me to the brim as a dream escaped from my mind Immersed in a symphony of longing and nostalgia, Debarati finds solace in ethereal dreams -- exclusively for Different Truths. The fragrance of longing percolated my senses. as the scarlet creeper crawled up my shoulders, leaving me with the nostalgia of bygones. A yearning filled me to the brim as a dream escaped from my mind -
- [China Silences Clinton on Human Rights: Confucius Resurrected — Feb. 1994](https://www.differenttruths.com/china-silences-clinton-on-human-rights-confucius-resurrected-feb-1994/) - The convergence of neo-Confucianism, communism, Islam, economic interests, and potential flashpoints in Asia presents a challenge to China's political and economic stability and the Western world, an analysis by Azam — exclusively for Different Truths. From 1966 to 1969, Mao Zedong's cultural revolution in communist China targeted the influence of Western values and the lingering traces of Confucianism. The convergence of neo-Confucianism, communism, Islam, economic interests, and potential flashpoints in Asia presents a challenge to China's political and economic stability and the Western world, an analysis by Azam — exclusively for Different Truths. From 1966 to 1969, Mao Zedong's cultural revolution in communist China targeted the influence of Western values and the lingering traces of Confucianism. -
- [The World's Largest Population: What's the Big Deal?](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-worlds-largest-population-whats-the-big-deal/) - India's population growth highlights the need for population control measures and cultural change, opines Ruchira, an exclusive for Different Truths. In a few weeks, India will trounce China to second place and emerge as the world's largest populated nation. People are already going ga-ga over this, shall we say, breakthrough. As an educated, liberal-minded citizen, I can't India's population growth highlights the need for population control measures and cultural change, opines Ruchira, an exclusive for Different Truths. In a few weeks, India will trounce China to second place and emerge as the world's largest populated nation. People are already going ga-ga over this, shall we say, breakthrough. As an educated, liberal-minded citizen, I can't -
- [The Fugitive: Melodies Amidst the Arid Expanse](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-fugitive-melodies-amidst-the-arid-expanse/) - In this poem, Dr Aneek embarks on a journey to seek solace from the heat. At the same time, the landscape and trees bear witness to a melodious pursuit – exclusively for Different Truths. In the dry land, the guardian sun is generous throughout the year. Trees are burnt brown and the highway is drowsy In this poem, Dr Aneek embarks on a journey to seek solace from the heat. At the same time, the landscape and trees bear witness to a melodious pursuit – exclusively for Different Truths. In the dry land, the guardian sun is generous throughout the year. Trees are burnt brown and the highway is drowsy -
- [Pieta: Michael Angelo’s Masterpiece of Maternal Love & Sacrifice](https://www.differenttruths.com/pieta-michael-angelos-masterpiece-of-maternal-love-sacrifice/) - Michael Angelo's masterpiece immortalises the profound bond between Jesus Christ and his mother, capturing the power of maternal love amidst sorrow and sacrificial love in this poignant poem by Sanjukta, exclusively for Different Truths. The death-spitting nails Hammered into the flesh Blood dripping like red rain Gory gashes in the nailed arms Nailed bleeding feet The Michael Angelo's masterpiece immortalises the profound bond between Jesus Christ and his mother, capturing the power of maternal love amidst sorrow and sacrificial love in this poignant poem by Sanjukta, exclusively for Different Truths. The death-spitting nails Hammered into the flesh Blood dripping like red rain Gory gashes in the nailed arms Nailed bleeding feet The -
- [Reincarnation: A Journey of Dark Logic & Self-Discovery](https://www.differenttruths.com/reincarnation-a-journey-of-dark-logic-self-discovery/) - Buddhists believe in the power of past and future lives through karma and reincarnation. Here’s a witty recount of self-discovery by Soumya, exclusively for Different Truths. In the eastern parts of the world, where Buddhism reigns, karma and reincarnation are taken quite seriously. The karma for various transgressions, especially, is quite imaginative and blood-curdling, if extremely apt, in a Buddhists believe in the power of past and future lives through karma and reincarnation. Here’s a witty recount of self-discovery by Soumya, exclusively for Different Truths. In the eastern parts of the world, where Buddhism reigns, karma and reincarnation are taken quite seriously. The karma for various transgressions, especially, is quite imaginative and blood-curdling, if extremely apt, in a -
- [The Importance of Reincarnation in Hindu Philosophy](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-importance-of-reincarnation-in-hindu-philosophy/) - Reincarnation is a key concept in Hinduism, where the soul is eternal and begins a new life, explains Rajul, exclusively for Different Truths When we die, what happens to us? Is there an afterlife, or do our souls cease to exist? For thousands of years, the concept of reincarnation has been at the heart of Reincarnation is a key concept in Hinduism, where the soul is eternal and begins a new life, explains Rajul, exclusively for Different Truths When we die, what happens to us? Is there an afterlife, or do our souls cease to exist? For thousands of years, the concept of reincarnation has been at the heart of -
- [Hunger: A Tale of Desperation, Love, and Survival](https://www.differenttruths.com/hunger-a-tale-of-desperation-love-and-survival/) - In this poignant poem, Gopal states that morphine provides solace amidst hunger and suffering to keep love alive, exclusively for Different Truths. I ate garbage day and night. In those days, if I was lucky, got leftover cold rice and salt. that would make my day. All were visible and all illusive. I had a bigger In this poignant poem, Gopal states that morphine provides solace amidst hunger and suffering to keep love alive, exclusively for Different Truths. I ate garbage day and night. In those days, if I was lucky, got leftover cold rice and salt. that would make my day. All were visible and all illusive. I had a bigger -
- [Iranian Rial Collapse: Is This the End of the Islamic Republic?](https://www.differenttruths.com/iranian-rial-collapse-is-this-the-end-of-the-islamic-republic/) - Rita explores Iran's 2026 existential crisis for DifferentTruths.com, as a crumbling economy and fractured regional strategy spark proto-revolutionary unrest. AI Summary Economic Collapse: Hyperinflation, hitting 60%, and a record rial devaluation have triggered nationwide protests and wiped out citizens' savings. Political Fragility: A brutal crackdown and internet blackout mask a looming power vacuum as the IRGC tightens Rita explores Iran's 2026 existential crisis for DifferentTruths.com, as a crumbling economy and fractured regional strategy spark proto-revolutionary unrest. AI Summary Economic Collapse: Hyperinflation, hitting 60%, and a record rial devaluation have triggered nationwide protests and wiped out citizens' savings. Political Fragility: A brutal crackdown and internet blackout mask a looming power vacuum as the IRGC tightens -
- [An Epic Reflection on Life and Freedom](https://www.differenttruths.com/an-epic-reflection-on-life-and-freedom/) - Deeya’s evocative poem on DifferentTruths.com captures a profound weariness, weaving together ancient echoes and the heavy burden of existence. Spare me the travelbeen too long on dusty tracks without rain respite reliefbalancing life like a marble on a spoon.Birds weary have long left their nests behindWinter is around the corneras my hungry soul craves for Deeya’s evocative poem on DifferentTruths.com captures a profound weariness, weaving together ancient echoes and the heavy burden of existence. Spare me the travelbeen too long on dusty tracks without rain respite reliefbalancing life like a marble on a spoon.Birds weary have long left their nests behindWinter is around the corneras my hungry soul craves for -
- [Masterstroke: How Jaishankar’s Trade Deal Checkmates China’s Dominance](https://www.differenttruths.com/masterstroke-how-jaishankars-trade-deal-checkmates-chinas-dominance/) - Stay ahead with DT News Digest, a sharp column by Arindam for DifferentTruths.com. We decode India’s seismic trade shifts, political upheavals, and cultural milestones, spotlighting a nation redefining its trajectory and a few global glimpses. AI Summary: Key Takeaways Trade Revolution: The transformative India-US pact secures critical minerals and boosts exports while shielding local agriculture. Political Shifts: The BJP Stay ahead with DT News Digest, a sharp column by Arindam for DifferentTruths.com. We decode India’s seismic trade shifts, political upheavals, and cultural milestones, spotlighting a nation redefining its trajectory and a few global glimpses. AI Summary: Key Takeaways Trade Revolution: The transformative India-US pact secures critical minerals and boosts exports while shielding local agriculture. Political Shifts: The BJP -
- [Global Wave Hits India: Banning Social Media for Under-16s Now](https://www.differenttruths.com/global-wave-hits-india-banning-social-media-for-under-16s-now/) - Chitra at DifferentTruths.com explores India's push for age-based social media curbs amid rising child screen addiction, echoing global calls for safer digital futures. AI Summary India's Economic Survey 2025-26 demands urgent age restrictions on social media, citing the economic costs of youth addiction and inappropriate ads targeting kids. States like Goa, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka Chitra at DifferentTruths.com explores India's push for age-based social media curbs amid rising child screen addiction, echoing global calls for safer digital futures. AI Summary India's Economic Survey 2025-26 demands urgent age restrictions on social media, citing the economic costs of youth addiction and inappropriate ads targeting kids. States like Goa, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka -
- [Focus: Dance of Randomness and Rhythm in Mohapatra’s Poetry](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-dance-of-randomness-and-rhythm-in-mohapatras-poetry/) - Pankajam's insightful review of Dilip Mohapatra's Resonant Rhapsodies on DifferentTruths.com unveils poems dancing between randomness, rhythm, presence, and passage—timeless gems for poetry lovers. AI Summary · Pankajam Kottarath praises Dilip Mohapatra's tenth collection, Resonant Rhapsodies (Authorspress, 2026), for its 69 evocative poems across seven sections, blending universal themes like transience, life's flow, and social satire with Pankajam's insightful review of Dilip Mohapatra's Resonant Rhapsodies on DifferentTruths.com unveils poems dancing between randomness, rhythm, presence, and passage—timeless gems for poetry lovers. AI Summary · Pankajam Kottarath praises Dilip Mohapatra's tenth collection, Resonant Rhapsodies (Authorspress, 2026), for its 69 evocative poems across seven sections, blending universal themes like transience, life's flow, and social satire with -
- [Haunting Sibling Secrets Amidst Ancestral Haze](https://www.differenttruths.com/haunting-sibling-secrets-amidst-ancestral-haze/) - Vandana’s short story, in DifferentTruths.com—In a haze of ancestral scents, Gitanjali's door creaks open to her long-lost brother. What secrets does his fleeting visit unearth, and why must he vanish before dawn? AI Summary Atmospheric tale of sibling reunion steeped in ancestral scents and unspoken grief, evoking a crumbling family legacy. Gitanjali confronts isolation and Vandana’s short story, in DifferentTruths.com—In a haze of ancestral scents, Gitanjali's door creaks open to her long-lost brother. What secrets does his fleeting visit unearth, and why must he vanish before dawn? AI Summary Atmospheric tale of sibling reunion steeped in ancestral scents and unspoken grief, evoking a crumbling family legacy. Gitanjali confronts isolation and -
- [Why Large-Cap Funds Thrive: RBI Rates & Proven Strategies](https://www.differenttruths.com/why-large-cap-funds-thrive-rbi-rates-proven-strategies/) - Dr Dhiraj, at DifferentTruths.com, unveils large-cap mutual funds: SEBI-defined giants offering stable, blue-chip growth for conservative investors' wealth-building journey. AI Summary · Discover SEBI's 80% rule mandating large-cap funds invest in India's top 100 stable giants for lower volatility and steady compounding amid market storms. · Explore 2026 regulatory shifts like Base Expense Ratio, favouring passive index Dr Dhiraj, at DifferentTruths.com, unveils large-cap mutual funds: SEBI-defined giants offering stable, blue-chip growth for conservative investors' wealth-building journey. AI Summary · Discover SEBI's 80% rule mandating large-cap funds invest in India's top 100 stable giants for lower volatility and steady compounding amid market storms. · Explore 2026 regulatory shifts like Base Expense Ratio, favouring passive index -
- [Sacred Sound Waves: Jingling Eternal Melody Rivers](https://www.differenttruths.com/sacred-sound-waves-jingling-eternal-melody-rivers/) - Sankha's verses at DifferentTruths.com pulse with music's divine rhythm, strumming veins and hearts toward eternal harmony. Strains of music marching through my veins...Give me a note, give me a tune…Beating my cadence, jumping through the staccato hills…Coherence of my musical union falls deep in the sea of combo …. When can I strum through the Sankha's verses at DifferentTruths.com pulse with music's divine rhythm, strumming veins and hearts toward eternal harmony. Strains of music marching through my veins...Give me a note, give me a tune…Beating my cadence, jumping through the staccato hills…Coherence of my musical union falls deep in the sea of combo …. When can I strum through the -
- [Epic Hoopoe Saga: From Ramayana to Modern Punk Icon](https://www.differenttruths.com/epic-hoopoe-saga-from-ramayana-to-modern-punk-icon/) - Discover the Hoopoe's Mohican crest and punk charm in Prof Swaraj's vivid encounter at DifferentTruths.com—nature's original rebel bird, blending myth, poetry, and backyard wonder. AI Summary Prof Swaraj witnesses a fearless Hoopoe foraging insects in Sunam, captivated by its punk-like crest, staccato moves, and criespsis amid tailor birds and babblers. Explores Hoopoe's global lore—from the Discover the Hoopoe's Mohican crest and punk charm in Prof Swaraj's vivid encounter at DifferentTruths.com—nature's original rebel bird, blending myth, poetry, and backyard wonder. AI Summary Prof Swaraj witnesses a fearless Hoopoe foraging insects in Sunam, captivated by its punk-like crest, staccato moves, and criespsis amid tailor birds and babblers. Explores Hoopoe's global lore—from the -
- [Passion's Shadow: Grief as Love Without a Home](https://www.differenttruths.com/passions-shadow-grief-as-love-without-a-home/) - Debarati's evocative poem on DifferentTruths.com captures grief as love adrift—lingering, stubborn, and achingly homeless. Grief lingers on my fingerslike the last strands of winter,bidding adieu to a noisy city —Coarse as the rustle of dry leaveson cobbled streets.It settles in the creases of my palms:a stain that all the'perfumes of Arabia cannot sweeten'.I try to Debarati's evocative poem on DifferentTruths.com captures grief as love adrift—lingering, stubborn, and achingly homeless. Grief lingers on my fingerslike the last strands of winter,bidding adieu to a noisy city —Coarse as the rustle of dry leaveson cobbled streets.It settles in the creases of my palms:a stain that all the'perfumes of Arabia cannot sweeten'.I try to -
- [Unleash Amante's Crystal Geometry of Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/unleash-amantes-crystal-geometry-of-love/) - Gopal at DifferentTruths.com unveils ‘Amante's Whisper’: a tender touch like liquid cherry folds bodies into crystalline love, shattering silence and sin in poetic adoration. You touch with two hands against my shoulder blade. Your fingers are like liquid cherry. Like a soft blanket, our bodies fold in. When you touch slowly and slightly, it breaks Gopal at DifferentTruths.com unveils ‘Amante's Whisper’: a tender touch like liquid cherry folds bodies into crystalline love, shattering silence and sin in poetic adoration. You touch with two hands against my shoulder blade. Your fingers are like liquid cherry. Like a soft blanket, our bodies fold in. When you touch slowly and slightly, it breaks -
- [Focus J&K: Memory, Rupture, and Cultural Transmission](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-jk-memory-rupture-and-cultural-transmission/) - We are introducing a new column by Monika on DifferentTruths.com. Here we unveil lost arts of Jammu & Kashmir as vital historical documents, probing why they vanished. AI Summary Introduces a new column by Monika on DifferentTruths.com, reframing lost arts of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) as "historical documents" shaped by disrupted social rituals. Explores vanished We are introducing a new column by Monika on DifferentTruths.com. Here we unveil lost arts of Jammu & Kashmir as vital historical documents, probing why they vanished. AI Summary Introduces a new column by Monika on DifferentTruths.com, reframing lost arts of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) as "historical documents" shaped by disrupted social rituals. Explores vanished -
- [Attention Empire: Shifting Focus from Maharajas to Media Magnets](https://www.differenttruths.com/attention-empire-shifting-focus-from-maharajas-to-media-magnets/) - Sayantani at DifferentTruths.com explores power's evolution: from silk-clad Maharajas' proclamations to media magnets wielding scalable influence via #MeToo, TV, and algorithms. AI Summary Power shifted from personal kings' courts, amplified by poets and bells, to scalable media empires via TV channels exploding from 50 to 400. #MeToo exemplifies modern "media lords": Tarana Burke's empathy movement Sayantani at DifferentTruths.com explores power's evolution: from silk-clad Maharajas' proclamations to media magnets wielding scalable influence via #MeToo, TV, and algorithms. AI Summary Power shifted from personal kings' courts, amplified by poets and bells, to scalable media empires via TV channels exploding from 50 to 400. #MeToo exemplifies modern "media lords": Tarana Burke's empathy movement -
- [Spotlight: Dream Garden Secrets—Monet-Inspired Bliss](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-dream-garden-secrets-monet-inspired-bliss/) - Abhignya savours a rare off-day's simple joys—coffee, birds, poetry—on Different Truths.com, dreaming of lazy birding and literary freedom. AI Summary: The writer cherishes an obligation-free day with coffee, birdwatching a purple sunbird, and Shelley's poignant verse. Contrasts office rush with personal dreams of gardening, journaling, and full-time writing amid Bakhtin and Sartre lessons. Yearns for Abhignya savours a rare off-day's simple joys—coffee, birds, poetry—on Different Truths.com, dreaming of lazy birding and literary freedom. AI Summary: The writer cherishes an obligation-free day with coffee, birdwatching a purple sunbird, and Shelley's poignant verse. Contrasts office rush with personal dreams of gardening, journaling, and full-time writing amid Bakhtin and Sartre lessons. Yearns for -
- [Dharma’s Illusion Unveiled: Tagore’s Fierce Critique](https://www.differenttruths.com/dharmas-illusion-unveiled-tagores-fierce-critique/) - Dr Sanjukta's poignant English translation of Rabindranath Tagore's ‘Dharmamoho’ on DifferentTruths.com unveils dharma's illusions, urging intellect over blind ritual. Rabindranath Tagore’s Bengali poem, Dharmamoho, date of publication 1908. It was written during the tumultuous days of the first Bengal Partition. A translation in English. In the garb of Dharma, whenIllusion traps someoneThat blind one just kills Dr Sanjukta's poignant English translation of Rabindranath Tagore's ‘Dharmamoho’ on DifferentTruths.com unveils dharma's illusions, urging intellect over blind ritual. Rabindranath Tagore’s Bengali poem, Dharmamoho, date of publication 1908. It was written during the tumultuous days of the first Bengal Partition. A translation in English. In the garb of Dharma, whenIllusion traps someoneThat blind one just kills -
- [The Fatal Attraction: Where Forbidden Love Meets Crime](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-fatal-attraction-where-forbidden-love-meets-crime/) - In this compelling review for DifferentTruths.com, Arindam explores Ruby Gupta’s Love & Crime, where psychological depth meets the chilling reality of human obsession. AI Summary Dual Nature of Devotion: Gupta explores how domestic affection curdles into lethal intent, featuring 12 stories where the "Indian middle class" mask hides corrosive secrets. Masterful Misdirection: Utilising sharp dialogue and authentic cultural nuances, In this compelling review for DifferentTruths.com, Arindam explores Ruby Gupta’s Love & Crime, where psychological depth meets the chilling reality of human obsession. AI Summary Dual Nature of Devotion: Gupta explores how domestic affection curdles into lethal intent, featuring 12 stories where the "Indian middle class" mask hides corrosive secrets. Masterful Misdirection: Utilising sharp dialogue and authentic cultural nuances, -
- [Expose: Shocking Plight of Hindu Women in Pakistan Unmasked – 1947-2025](https://www.differenttruths.com/expose-shocking-plight-of-hindu-women-in-pakistan-unmasked-1947-2025/) - In an exclusive expose, Dr Ritu unveils the shocking plight of Hindu women in Pakistan on DifferentTruths.com—from Partition trauma to forced conversions in 2025. AI Summary: Explores Hindu women's vulnerability in Pakistan via a decade-wise analysis of Partition violence, legal gaps, and forced conversions. Integrates feminist theory, human rights data, and literature like Train to Pakistan to In an exclusive expose, Dr Ritu unveils the shocking plight of Hindu women in Pakistan on DifferentTruths.com—from Partition trauma to forced conversions in 2025. AI Summary: Explores Hindu women's vulnerability in Pakistan via a decade-wise analysis of Partition violence, legal gaps, and forced conversions. Integrates feminist theory, human rights data, and literature like Train to Pakistan to -
- [Thrilling Secrets: How Zoraver Khan Defies British Spies in WW-I Thriller](https://www.differenttruths.com/thrilling-secrets-how-zoraver-khan-defies-british-spies-in-wwi-thriller/) - In this thrilling heritage thriller, Zoraver and the Lost Gods, a Cambridge student battles British spies to save India’s ancient secrets, reviewed by Dr Gill for Different Truths. AI Summary Zoraver Khan uncovers colonial intrigue as the Raj's devious "Department of the Reclamation of Wealth" loots India's timeless treasures like the Ring of the Lost In this thrilling heritage thriller, Zoraver and the Lost Gods, a Cambridge student battles British spies to save India’s ancient secrets, reviewed by Dr Gill for Different Truths. AI Summary Zoraver Khan uncovers colonial intrigue as the Raj's devious "Department of the Reclamation of Wealth" loots India's timeless treasures like the Ring of the Lost -
- [Transform Pharma Exports: Focus on India’s EU Love Story](https://www.differenttruths.com/transform-pharma-exports-focus-on-indias-eu-love-story/) - Europe ditches dragon and panda risks, eyes India’s peacock strut in bold EU trade deal, says Rishi at DifferentTruths.com. AI Summary Europe diversifies from China via EU-India trade pact, slashing tariffs on wines, cheeses, cars, and tech for affordable Indian luxuries. India boosts pharma, textiles, and IT exports to the EU, dodging panda pitfalls while Europe ditches dragon and panda risks, eyes India’s peacock strut in bold EU trade deal, says Rishi at DifferentTruths.com. AI Summary Europe diversifies from China via EU-India trade pact, slashing tariffs on wines, cheeses, cars, and tech for affordable Indian luxuries. India boosts pharma, textiles, and IT exports to the EU, dodging panda pitfalls while -
- [Love Life, Obey Rules: India’s 1.77 Lakh Crash Crisis](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-life-obey-rules-indias-1-77-lakh-crash-crisis/) - India's roads claim 1.77 lakh lives yearly—every three minutes a death, warns Ratan Mani on DifferentTruths.com. Future fallacy fuels unsafe habits. AI Summary Over 485 daily road deaths in India stem from speeding, no helmets/seatbelts, drunken driving, and poor infrastructure. Minister Nitin Gadkari laments the "lack of fear of law" and behavioural defiance despite Motor India's roads claim 1.77 lakh lives yearly—every three minutes a death, warns Ratan Mani on DifferentTruths.com. Future fallacy fuels unsafe habits. AI Summary Over 485 daily road deaths in India stem from speeding, no helmets/seatbelts, drunken driving, and poor infrastructure. Minister Nitin Gadkari laments the "lack of fear of law" and behavioural defiance despite Motor -
- [Master Diversification: Mutual Funds’ Free Lunch Secret](https://www.differenttruths.com/master-diversification-mutual-funds-free-lunch-secret/) - Dr Dhiraj unveils equity mutual funds' DNA on DifferentTruths.com—your regulated bridge from FDs to market growth, blending wealth pursuit with discipline. AI Summary Equity funds mandate 65% in stocks per SEBI rules, with 35% flexible for REITs/InvITs, ensuring diversification and liquidity. Professional managers, aligned via 'skin in the game', diversify across sectors under 10% single-stock Dr Dhiraj unveils equity mutual funds' DNA on DifferentTruths.com—your regulated bridge from FDs to market growth, blending wealth pursuit with discipline. AI Summary Equity funds mandate 65% in stocks per SEBI rules, with 35% flexible for REITs/InvITs, ensuring diversification and liquidity. Professional managers, aligned via 'skin in the game', diversify across sectors under 10% single-stock -
- [Gambler’s Legacy: Why Sandwiches Rule Forever](https://www.differenttruths.com/gamblers-legacy-why-sandwiches-rule-forever/) - Discover the sandwich's thieving "passé partout" versatility, born from a gambler's genius, as Ruchira reveals on DifferentTruths.com. AI Summary: · Sandwiches trace back to Lord Sandwich's 18th-century gambling hacks and ancient Hillel's wraps. · Evolved from trenchers and Dutch "belegde broodje" to global icons like Club and Subway subs. · Homemade delights thrive with diverse fillings, spreads, and tools—ultimate comfort Discover the sandwich's thieving "passé partout" versatility, born from a gambler's genius, as Ruchira reveals on DifferentTruths.com. AI Summary: · Sandwiches trace back to Lord Sandwich's 18th-century gambling hacks and ancient Hillel's wraps. · Evolved from trenchers and Dutch "belegde broodje" to global icons like Club and Subway subs. · Homemade delights thrive with diverse fillings, spreads, and tools—ultimate comfort -
- [Epic Narmada Saga: Tumbled, Swelled, and Defamed](https://www.differenttruths.com/epic-narmada-saga-tumbled-swelled-and-defamed/) - Dr Manisha's poignant poem captures Narmada's wild spirit tamed at Kevadia—explore on DifferentTruths.com She meandered unshackled down the marble rocks,She leapt, she tumbled, she flowed, she swelled,In careless pride, she forayed then,In the idyllic terrains of Kevadia,Little did she know the mortals waited there,To tame her wild, spilling charm.They built a huge wall on her,It Dr Manisha's poignant poem captures Narmada's wild spirit tamed at Kevadia—explore on DifferentTruths.com She meandered unshackled down the marble rocks,She leapt, she tumbled, she flowed, she swelled,In careless pride, she forayed then,In the idyllic terrains of Kevadia,Little did she know the mortals waited there,To tame her wild, spilling charm.They built a huge wall on her,It -
- [The Valedictory Echo: A Salute to Eternal Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-valedictory-echo-a-salute-to-eternal-love/) - In this Gopal’s haibun, for DifferentTruths.com, valedictory echoes of summertime love meet profound, luminous, and soul-stirring snapshots of eternity. We come out in the sun and walk along. You pick up my last letter and start reading. You read it aloud. Each word is said slowly, so nothing drops out. I pluck a red hibiscus In this Gopal’s haibun, for DifferentTruths.com, valedictory echoes of summertime love meet profound, luminous, and soul-stirring snapshots of eternity. We come out in the sun and walk along. You pick up my last letter and start reading. You read it aloud. Each word is said slowly, so nothing drops out. I pluck a red hibiscus -
- [Supreme Court Revolutionises Menstrual Rights: Free Pads Now Mandatory!](https://www.differenttruths.com/supreme-court-revolutionises-menstrual-rights-free-pads-now-mandatory/) - For DifferentTruths.com, Chitra reports the Supreme Court now links menstrual health to the Right to Life, mandating free pads and school facilities for 119 million Indian girls. AI Summary The Supreme Court ruled menstrual health as a fundamental right under the Right to Life, ordering free sanitary pads and MHM corners in all schools. Mandates For DifferentTruths.com, Chitra reports the Supreme Court now links menstrual health to the Right to Life, mandating free pads and school facilities for 119 million Indian girls. AI Summary The Supreme Court ruled menstrual health as a fundamental right under the Right to Life, ordering free sanitary pads and MHM corners in all schools. Mandates -
- [Falling Friends Exposed: Shocking Colours of Mortality](https://www.differenttruths.com/falling-friends-exposed-shocking-colours-of-mortality/) - Kushal's evocative poem on DifferentTruths.com captures autumn's inexorable decay, whispering fears of loss amid falling leaves and fleeting light. To Jack Foley My slightly senior friendsfall one by one, all.I ask the Autumn's leaves,"Which ones are you?" The bounty of colours on the ground scares me.The park extends its periphery, push it to the road, Kushal's evocative poem on DifferentTruths.com captures autumn's inexorable decay, whispering fears of loss amid falling leaves and fleeting light. To Jack Foley My slightly senior friendsfall one by one, all.I ask the Autumn's leaves,"Which ones are you?" The bounty of colours on the ground scares me.The park extends its periphery, push it to the road, -
- [Timeless Tagore Wisdom: Women Awaken While Men Argue](https://www.differenttruths.com/timeless-tagore-wisdom-women-awaken-while-men-argue/) - Sanjukta Dasgupta translates Rabindranath Tagore's poignant Bengali poem ‘Narir Kartavya’ for DifferentTruths.com. Rabindranath Tagore’s Bengali poem, Narir Kartavya, was first published in 1939, two years before his demise. A translation in English. For Men, all mantras and tantras are a pack of liesManu-Parashar groups will fail to pull him downHis mania is to follow the path Sanjukta Dasgupta translates Rabindranath Tagore's poignant Bengali poem ‘Narir Kartavya’ for DifferentTruths.com. Rabindranath Tagore’s Bengali poem, Narir Kartavya, was first published in 1939, two years before his demise. A translation in English. For Men, all mantras and tantras are a pack of liesManu-Parashar groups will fail to pull him downHis mania is to follow the path -
- [Shocking Exposé: Foreign Takeover Crushes India’s Affordable Healthcare](https://www.differenttruths.com/shocking-expose-foreign-takeover-crushes-indias-affordable-healthcare/) - Rita’s exposé for DifferentTruths.com reveals how India’s middle class faces financial ruin, trapped by foreign-owned hospitals, pharma, and insurance firms profiting from the pain of the sick. AI Summary Foreign investors control 51-80% of major hospital chains like Manipal and CARE, driving skyrocketing bills post-COVID. Big Pharma giants (Sun Pharma, Cipla) and insurers (Niva Bupa, Rita’s exposé for DifferentTruths.com reveals how India’s middle class faces financial ruin, trapped by foreign-owned hospitals, pharma, and insurance firms profiting from the pain of the sick. AI Summary Foreign investors control 51-80% of major hospital chains like Manipal and CARE, driving skyrocketing bills post-COVID. Big Pharma giants (Sun Pharma, Cipla) and insurers (Niva Bupa, -
- [Why Tagore’s Wife is the Ultimate Symbol of Stoic Empowerment](https://www.differenttruths.com/why-tagores-wife-is-the-ultimate-symbol-of-stoic-empowerment/) - Experience the poignant musical drama Jorasanko r Ekti Nirob Chhaya, honouring Mrinalini Devi’s silent sacrifices within the iconic Tagore legacy. A review by Ruchira for Different Truths. On a chilly December evening in 2025, a group of culturally rich women, most of whom were well-known local artists, presented a unique musical drama under the auspices Experience the poignant musical drama Jorasanko r Ekti Nirob Chhaya, honouring Mrinalini Devi’s silent sacrifices within the iconic Tagore legacy. A review by Ruchira for Different Truths. On a chilly December evening in 2025, a group of culturally rich women, most of whom were well-known local artists, presented a unique musical drama under the auspices -
- [Market Spotlight: Reliance Revives Kelvinator in Epic Brand Heist](https://www.differenttruths.com/market-spotlight-reliance-revives-kelvinator-in-epic-brand-heist/) - Reliance Retail’s acquisition of Kelvinator revives memories of India’s first refrigerators—nostalgic childhood heirlooms marking a domestic revolution. Dr Ritu explores this legacy for Different Truths. AI Summary · Reliance Retail fully acquires Kelvinator from Electrolux to dominate India’s home appliances market. · Vivid 1970s nostalgia recounts the first fridge’s arrival as a magical, celebratory event, transforming daily Reliance Retail’s acquisition of Kelvinator revives memories of India’s first refrigerators—nostalgic childhood heirlooms marking a domestic revolution. Dr Ritu explores this legacy for Different Truths. AI Summary · Reliance Retail fully acquires Kelvinator from Electrolux to dominate India’s home appliances market. · Vivid 1970s nostalgia recounts the first fridge’s arrival as a magical, celebratory event, transforming daily -
- [Proven Truth: Why Mutual Funds Beat FDs for Safety-First Savers](https://www.differenttruths.com/proven-truth-why-mutual-funds-beat-fds-for-safety-first-savers/) - Dr Dhiraj explains why mutual funds aren't gambling: they are regulated, diversified pools for safe, professional growth beyond FDs, for Different Truths. AI Summary: Mutual funds are regulated structures pooling investor money for professional management, offering diversification, liquidity, and options from low-risk debt to growth-orientated equity—ideal for conservative savers beyond FDs. Debt and hybrid funds Dr Dhiraj explains why mutual funds aren't gambling: they are regulated, diversified pools for safe, professional growth beyond FDs, for Different Truths. AI Summary: Mutual funds are regulated structures pooling investor money for professional management, offering diversification, liquidity, and options from low-risk debt to growth-orientated equity—ideal for conservative savers beyond FDs. Debt and hybrid funds -
- [Focus: Ultimate Secrets of Folk Culture's Timeless Legacy](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-ultimate-secrets-of-folk-cultures-timeless-legacy/) - Dr Madhumita exploresfolk culture's vibrant soul: traditions, songs, dances, and rituals binding communities across generations, in her research article for Different Truths. AI Summary Definition and Essence: Folk culture encompasses traditional expressions like songs (e.g., Tusu, Baul), tales, festivals, theatre (Jatra), and crafts (Pattachitra) of common people, passed orally, reflecting community identity, beliefs, and rural life—distinct from Dr Madhumita exploresfolk culture's vibrant soul: traditions, songs, dances, and rituals binding communities across generations, in her research article for Different Truths. AI Summary Definition and Essence: Folk culture encompasses traditional expressions like songs (e.g., Tusu, Baul), tales, festivals, theatre (Jatra), and crafts (Pattachitra) of common people, passed orally, reflecting community identity, beliefs, and rural life—distinct from -
- [Shattered Love: The Brutal Reality of Silent Suffering](https://www.differenttruths.com/shattered-love-the-brutal-reality-of-silent-suffering/) - A raw exploration of silent endurance, by Kamrun, for Different Truths, where the heavy burden of longing meets the resilient strength of a self-respecting soul. You hurt me a lot, but I am still silent…Having no word to explain it yetHow much I love or hate;There is a clash between them. My blood or living A raw exploration of silent endurance, by Kamrun, for Different Truths, where the heavy burden of longing meets the resilient strength of a self-respecting soul. You hurt me a lot, but I am still silent…Having no word to explain it yetHow much I love or hate;There is a clash between them. My blood or living -
- [Positive Parenting: The Ultimate Guide to Leading with Love and Care](https://www.differenttruths.com/positive-parenting-the-ultimate-guide-to-leading-with-love-and-care/) - Explore the profound journey of parenting with Mowmita—an extraordinary blend of love, resilience, and self-discovery that reshapes identities and builds future generations, for Different Truths. Parenting is one of the most profound human experiences. It is at once ordinary and extraordinary, universal yet deeply personal. Every parent, regardless of culture or circumstance, embarks on a Explore the profound journey of parenting with Mowmita—an extraordinary blend of love, resilience, and self-discovery that reshapes identities and builds future generations, for Different Truths. Parenting is one of the most profound human experiences. It is at once ordinary and extraordinary, universal yet deeply personal. Every parent, regardless of culture or circumstance, embarks on a -
- [Proven Resilience: How Love Acts as the Ultimate Counterforce](https://www.differenttruths.com/proven-resilience-how-love-acts-as-the-ultimate-counterforce/) - Experience a profound exploration of the human spirit, where timeless art and powerful poetry collide to defy the devastation of war, in a book review by Radha for Different Truths. This collection of poems, Combatting War by Art & Poetry, by Mandira Ghosh, is timeless and topical, for war, art and poetry have been around as Experience a profound exploration of the human spirit, where timeless art and powerful poetry collide to defy the devastation of war, in a book review by Radha for Different Truths. This collection of poems, Combatting War by Art & Poetry, by Mandira Ghosh, is timeless and topical, for war, art and poetry have been around as -
- [Sonajhuri Secrets: Where Jasmine Petals and Past Meet](https://www.differenttruths.com/sonajhuri-secrets-where-jasmine-petals-and-past-meet/) - Gopal Lahiri’s haibun captures the poignant ache of memory, tracing a map back to the silent, sun-drenched landscapes of Sonajhuri, for Different Truths. Someday, little light gets into my room, measuring the resilience. I pick up the old map and find the place. I can point out that grassy field, that hillock of hard rocks Gopal Lahiri’s haibun captures the poignant ache of memory, tracing a map back to the silent, sun-drenched landscapes of Sonajhuri, for Different Truths. Someday, little light gets into my room, measuring the resilience. I pick up the old map and find the place. I can point out that grassy field, that hillock of hard rocks -
- [The Secret Psychology Behind Longing for Home](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-secret-psychology-behind-longing-for-home/) - Dr Molly’s poetic exploration of the tension between the comfort of home and the chaotic, for Different Truths, often isolating pursuit of external freedom. Stationed in your cocoon sometimes, you yearn to fly, floabut once out float freeyou wonder was it worthtaking the trouble? the flight gets delayedstampedes arise on the way... the mad mundanedisgusts... Dr Molly’s poetic exploration of the tension between the comfort of home and the chaotic, for Different Truths, often isolating pursuit of external freedom. Stationed in your cocoon sometimes, you yearn to fly, floabut once out float freeyou wonder was it worthtaking the trouble? the flight gets delayedstampedes arise on the way... the mad mundanedisgusts... -
- [Explode the Myth: AI Simulates but Never Feels True Emotion](https://www.differenttruths.com/explode-the-myth-ai-simulates-but-never-feels-true-emotion/) - Aditya argues: unlock why human subjectivity trumps AI: Dive into philosophy's timeless debate on consciousness, reality, and the irreplaceable 'I' that machines can't replicate, for Different Truths. There can't be an objective reality outside, as we can't come out of our biological selves and see things. If there is an objective reality also, we can't Aditya argues: unlock why human subjectivity trumps AI: Dive into philosophy's timeless debate on consciousness, reality, and the irreplaceable 'I' that machines can't replicate, for Different Truths. There can't be an objective reality outside, as we can't come out of our biological selves and see things. If there is an objective reality also, we can't -
- […And Conquer the Emotional Mould of Legacy](https://www.differenttruths.com/and-conquer-the-emotional-mould-of-legacy/) - Monsoon whispers veil Sandeep's secret: a granite crust masks the face. What haunts beneath? A short story by Vandana for Different Truths. "Ah, you’ve arrived! Welcome, welcome." The psychologist gestured with a practised, respectful smile. "Please, lean back. Make yourself comfortable. I’ll call for tea—the weather has turned lovely, hasn't it? There is something uniquely evocative Monsoon whispers veil Sandeep's secret: a granite crust masks the face. What haunts beneath? A short story by Vandana for Different Truths. "Ah, you’ve arrived! Welcome, welcome." The psychologist gestured with a practised, respectful smile. "Please, lean back. Make yourself comfortable. I’ll call for tea—the weather has turned lovely, hasn't it? There is something uniquely evocative -
- [How to Transform Panic into Profits: Equity Secrets Revealed](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-to-transform-panic-into-profits-equity-secrets-revealed/) - Dr Dhiraj explains that for safety-first savers, equities spark fear, for Different Truths. Discover ownership basics, long-term rewards, and why understanding beats panic—without rushing to invest. For many safety-first savers, the word ‘equity’ itself creates discomfort. It is often associated with speculation, sharp market swings, losses reported in headlines, or stories of people who entered at Dr Dhiraj explains that for safety-first savers, equities spark fear, for Different Truths. Discover ownership basics, long-term rewards, and why understanding beats panic—without rushing to invest. For many safety-first savers, the word ‘equity’ itself creates discomfort. It is often associated with speculation, sharp market swings, losses reported in headlines, or stories of people who entered at -
- [Beelzebub’s Cultural Conquest: From Ancient Worship to Horror Icon](https://www.differenttruths.com/beelzebubs-cultural-conquest-from-ancient-worship-to-horror-icon/) - Alash elucidates Beelzebub's epic transformation from an ancient Philistine god to a demonic prince in the realms of religion, myth, and literature for Different Truths. Beelzebub occupies a singular place in the intertwined histories of religion, myth and literature, an enduring figure whose name evokes both the ancient world of Semitic gods and the darker imaginings Alash elucidates Beelzebub's epic transformation from an ancient Philistine god to a demonic prince in the realms of religion, myth, and literature for Different Truths. Beelzebub occupies a singular place in the intertwined histories of religion, myth and literature, an enduring figure whose name evokes both the ancient world of Semitic gods and the darker imaginings -
- [Focus: How Kid-Friendly Reporting Can Prevent Teen Suicide](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-how-kid-friendly-reporting-can-prevent-teen-suicide/) - Sayantani reports about a heartbreaking tragedy in Jaipur that exposes the fatal cost of ignored bullying and the need for schools to prioritise listening, for Different Truths. She departed home with a ribbon in her hair and some half-finished task sheets in her bag. It was another beautiful morning in Jaipur. With an ‘on the go’ Sayantani reports about a heartbreaking tragedy in Jaipur that exposes the fatal cost of ignored bullying and the need for schools to prioritise listening, for Different Truths. She departed home with a ribbon in her hair and some half-finished task sheets in her bag. It was another beautiful morning in Jaipur. With an ‘on the go’ -
- [Poetic Alchemy: When Language and Emotion Converge](https://www.differenttruths.com/poetic-alchemy-when-language-and-emotion-converge/) - An evocative cloud poem by Yogesh Mamgain, Canada, in Hindi, explores memory, movement, and longing, bridging continents through lyrical imagination and cross-cultural translation by Sunil for Different Truths. बादलअब बरसात मेंभीगता नहीं,डूब जाता हैइंसान । घरों कोनहीं थामताअब पहाड़,लील जाता हैमकान । उफनती नदियाँनीर नहीं,बहाती हैंइंसान । पत्थर व रेतबुनियाद नहीं,कब्रगाहें हैंघरों कीसुनसान । प्रकृति An evocative cloud poem by Yogesh Mamgain, Canada, in Hindi, explores memory, movement, and longing, bridging continents through lyrical imagination and cross-cultural translation by Sunil for Different Truths. बादलअब बरसात मेंभीगता नहीं,डूब जाता हैइंसान । घरों कोनहीं थामताअब पहाड़,लील जाता हैमकान । उफनती नदियाँनीर नहीं,बहाती हैंइंसान । पत्थर व रेतबुनियाद नहीं,कब्रगाहें हैंघरों कीसुनसान । प्रकृति -
- [Unforgettable Santosh Dutta: The Man Who Made Jatayu Legendary](https://www.differenttruths.com/unforgettable-santosh-dutta-the-man-who-made-jatayu-legendary/) - Ruchira celebrates the legendary Santosh Dutta’s centenary: a tribute to the iconic actor who immortalised Jatayu and defined Tollywood’s golden comedy, for Different Truths. Had he lived, the veteran comedian of Tollywood, Santosh Dutta, would have turned a century in December, which has just passed. His appearance was unmistakable: a bald pate, broad forehead, big nose, Ruchira celebrates the legendary Santosh Dutta’s centenary: a tribute to the iconic actor who immortalised Jatayu and defined Tollywood’s golden comedy, for Different Truths. Had he lived, the veteran comedian of Tollywood, Santosh Dutta, would have turned a century in December, which has just passed. His appearance was unmistakable: a bald pate, broad forehead, big nose, -
- [Punyamati: The Secret Alchemy of Divine Love and Forbidden Earth](https://www.differenttruths.com/punyamati-the-secret-alchemy-of-divine-love-and-forbidden-earth/) - Mowmita elucidates how ‘Punyamati’ reveals that the sacred clay from forbidden thresholds transforms stigma into divine love, proving Durga is the Mother of all, for Different Truths. From forbidden doors the clay is drawn, A mother’s embrace makes all reborn. Compassion crowns humanity, The soil is called ‘Punyamati’ Durga as the Mother of All: Soil, Mowmita elucidates how ‘Punyamati’ reveals that the sacred clay from forbidden thresholds transforms stigma into divine love, proving Durga is the Mother of all, for Different Truths. From forbidden doors the clay is drawn, A mother’s embrace makes all reborn. Compassion crowns humanity, The soil is called ‘Punyamati’ Durga as the Mother of All: Soil, -
- [Why Authentic Love is a Wild Bonfire](https://www.differenttruths.com/why-authentic-love-is-a-wild-bonfire/) - Raja’s poem for Different Truths urges abandoning rulebooks for love’s wordless symphony. Surrender to its wild, natural rhythm and find profound peace in the splurge. you tell mei’m not loving you right you say i lovelike a song which has no wordsyet the music haunts you or a painting maybe-full of life but lacking perfection Raja’s poem for Different Truths urges abandoning rulebooks for love’s wordless symphony. Surrender to its wild, natural rhythm and find profound peace in the splurge. you tell mei’m not loving you right you say i lovelike a song which has no wordsyet the music haunts you or a painting maybe-full of life but lacking perfection -
- [Why Annihilating India’s Ancient Hillocks is a High-Stakes Ecological Gamble?](https://www.differenttruths.com/why-annihilating-indias-ancient-hillocks-is-a-high-stakes-ecological-gamble/) - Prof Bhaskar’s critique, for Different Truths, explores the tension between state-driven "development" and the preservation of the Aravalli hillocks, questioning the cost of ecological annihilation. One of the few phrases that policymakers, as well as economists, have become obsessed with over the past few decades is ‘development’. This phrase mostly bypassed the need of the common Prof Bhaskar’s critique, for Different Truths, explores the tension between state-driven "development" and the preservation of the Aravalli hillocks, questioning the cost of ecological annihilation. One of the few phrases that policymakers, as well as economists, have become obsessed with over the past few decades is ‘development’. This phrase mostly bypassed the need of the common -
- [Mindfulness in Poems Connects Love and Earth](https://www.differenttruths.com/mindfulness-in-poems-connects-love-and-earth/) - Italian poet Barbara captures winter’s raw essence, for Different Truths, through evocative haikus, blending moonlit stillness, domestic warmth, and a fierce awakening of the Earth. underneaththis full moonlight . . .bare treeswinter sky . . .feeling terrifiedat every sound wholemeal breadon the wood stove –an inspection love for earth awakes:winter chill bites at my nosewithout Italian poet Barbara captures winter’s raw essence, for Different Truths, through evocative haikus, blending moonlit stillness, domestic warmth, and a fierce awakening of the Earth. underneaththis full moonlight . . .bare treeswinter sky . . .feeling terrifiedat every sound wholemeal breadon the wood stove –an inspection love for earth awakes:winter chill bites at my nosewithout -
- [The Axis’s Fall: How Syria and Hezbollah’s Decline Weakened Tehran’s Grip](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-axiss-fall-how-syria-and-hezbollahs-decline-weakened-tehrans-grip/) - Rita opines that as of January 2026, Iran faces a proto-revolutionary crisis, driven by a collapsing economy, regional setbacks, and a looming leadership transition, for Different Truths. As of January 2026, the Islamic Republic of Iran is navigating what may be the most existential chapter of its forty-seven-year history. The country is currently defined by Rita opines that as of January 2026, Iran faces a proto-revolutionary crisis, driven by a collapsing economy, regional setbacks, and a looming leadership transition, for Different Truths. As of January 2026, the Islamic Republic of Iran is navigating what may be the most existential chapter of its forty-seven-year history. The country is currently defined by -
- [Focus: The Shocking New Thriller That Exposes White House Secrets](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-shocking-new-thriller-that-exposes-white-house-secrets/) - In his review for Different Truths, Dr Gill explores a high-stakes legal thriller where political conspiracies, secret escort services, and shocking assassination plots collide within the White House. Mystery writer and law Professor Mark Reutlinger emphasises that his research into the operations of escort services and call girls was “purely academic and not practical.” Combined In his review for Different Truths, Dr Gill explores a high-stakes legal thriller where political conspiracies, secret escort services, and shocking assassination plots collide within the White House. Mystery writer and law Professor Mark Reutlinger emphasises that his research into the operations of escort services and call girls was “purely academic and not practical.” Combined -
- [Surreal Station Vibes: Why This Dark Poem Haunts!](https://www.differenttruths.com/surreal-station-vibes-why-this-dark-poem-haunts/) - Kushal unravels a haunting poetic journey, for Different Truths, through a desolate railway station, where shadows, smoke, and an ancient telephone evoke forgotten memories. One wrinkled woman smokes a chillum,and the smoky platform lights up and darkens. It hosts a few sleepers, allno one's. The train of haze halts andprogresses into the haze. The womancurses Kushal unravels a haunting poetic journey, for Different Truths, through a desolate railway station, where shadows, smoke, and an ancient telephone evoke forgotten memories. One wrinkled woman smokes a chillum,and the smoky platform lights up and darkens. It hosts a few sleepers, allno one's. The train of haze halts andprogresses into the haze. The womancurses -
- [Spotlight: Why Sapa is Vietnam’s Most Breathtaking Hill Escape!](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-why-sapa-is-vietnams-most-breathtaking-hill-escape/) - Debarati’s travelogue, for Different Truths, is lost in Sapa’s mist, waterfalls, rice terraces, and culture. This Vietnam escape healed grief, calmed chaos, and rekindled wonder within. Sapa’s misty mornings, dreamy drizzles, emerald paddy fields, meandering roads, and cascading waterfalls feel like nature’s gift to a parched soul. To escape the maddening city crowd and the Debarati’s travelogue, for Different Truths, is lost in Sapa’s mist, waterfalls, rice terraces, and culture. This Vietnam escape healed grief, calmed chaos, and rekindled wonder within. Sapa’s misty mornings, dreamy drizzles, emerald paddy fields, meandering roads, and cascading waterfalls feel like nature’s gift to a parched soul. To escape the maddening city crowd and the -
- [Safety First: Focus Five Low-Risk Secrets to Growing Your Money Safely](https://www.differenttruths.com/safety-first-focus-five-low-risk-secrets-to-growing-your-money-safely/) - Dr Dhiraj reveals the secrets of mastering the art of conservative saving by balancing capital protection with smart strategies to beat inflation and preserve your wealth, for Different Truths. For many individuals, the primary objective of saving is not growth, but peace of mind. Money is meant to feel safe, predictable and accessible. This conservative instinct Dr Dhiraj reveals the secrets of mastering the art of conservative saving by balancing capital protection with smart strategies to beat inflation and preserve your wealth, for Different Truths. For many individuals, the primary objective of saving is not growth, but peace of mind. Money is meant to feel safe, predictable and accessible. This conservative instinct -
- [Focus: The Global Sisterhood of Erasure – Shanta, Antigone, and Medea](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-global-sisterhood-of-erasure-shanta-antigone-and-medea/) - Sohini exposes the "erasure economy" of Shanta, Dasharatha’s firstborn, for Different Truths. A daughter systematically deleted from the Ramayana, sacrificed into silent exile to protect the patriarchal legacy’s sanctity. Editor’s Note: The Erasure Economy of Mythology The Ramayana functions as a forensic catalogue of male righteousness, but it operates on a strict erasure economy. For the Sohini exposes the "erasure economy" of Shanta, Dasharatha’s firstborn, for Different Truths. A daughter systematically deleted from the Ramayana, sacrificed into silent exile to protect the patriarchal legacy’s sanctity. Editor’s Note: The Erasure Economy of Mythology The Ramayana functions as a forensic catalogue of male righteousness, but it operates on a strict erasure economy. For the -
- [Online Shopping Secrets: How to Avoid Retail Scams and Find Hidden Gems](https://www.differenttruths.com/online-shopping-secrets-how-to-avoid-retail-scams-and-find-hidden-gems/) - Ruchira states that from unexpected scams to delightful surprises, she explores the highs and lows of online shopping through a personal journey of digital discovery for Different Truths. At the turn of the century, the worldwide impact of the Internet ushered in yet another phenomenon: online shopping. My experience with online shopping has been a mixed Ruchira states that from unexpected scams to delightful surprises, she explores the highs and lows of online shopping through a personal journey of digital discovery for Different Truths. At the turn of the century, the worldwide impact of the Internet ushered in yet another phenomenon: online shopping. My experience with online shopping has been a mixed -
- [The Zombie Spirit: Survival Guide for International Jet Lag](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-zombie-spirit-survival-guide-for-international-jet-lag/) - Prof Swaraj’s engaging narrative, for Different Truths, blends the exhaustion of modern air travel with philosophical wit, capturing a "comedy of errors" stopover in London. If your plane lands at Heathrow at around 12.30 pm GMT after more than a ten-hour flight from San Francisco, your watches – and your bodies – tend to go haywire. Prof Swaraj’s engaging narrative, for Different Truths, blends the exhaustion of modern air travel with philosophical wit, capturing a "comedy of errors" stopover in London. If your plane lands at Heathrow at around 12.30 pm GMT after more than a ten-hour flight from San Francisco, your watches – and your bodies – tend to go haywire. -
- [Betrayal vs. Love: How a RAW Agent Exposed the Ultimate Agency Traitor](https://www.differenttruths.com/betrayal-vs-love-how-a-raw-agent-exposed-the-ultimate-agency-traitor/) - Mowmita’s fast-paced romantic thriller, for Different Truths, follows an archaeologist and a RAW agent as they recover a stolen Indian relic in San Francisco. San Francisco had always been a city of whispering nights and watchful streets — but on 29th December, it felt different, almost as if the city were holding its breath. That was Mowmita’s fast-paced romantic thriller, for Different Truths, follows an archaeologist and a RAW agent as they recover a stolen Indian relic in San Francisco. San Francisco had always been a city of whispering nights and watchful streets — but on 29th December, it felt different, almost as if the city were holding its breath. That was -
- [Redefining Bharat: The Surprising Truth Behind India’s Identity Politics](https://www.differenttruths.com/redefining-bharat-the-surprising-truth-behind-indias-identity-politics/) - Prof Bhaskar debates, for Different Truths, that in a world where consensus and dissent coexist, the debate over India’s national symbols reflects a deeper struggle for identity. In the case of more than one individual that forms a society, debates are natural, where each one ultimately agrees to arrive at a consensus or agrees to differ Prof Bhaskar debates, for Different Truths, that in a world where consensus and dissent coexist, the debate over India’s national symbols reflects a deeper struggle for identity. In the case of more than one individual that forms a society, debates are natural, where each one ultimately agrees to arrive at a consensus or agrees to differ -
- [Unlock the Mystery: The Divine Weaver’s Sacred Intent](https://www.differenttruths.com/unlock-the-mystery-the-divine-weavers-sacred-intent/) - Explore the intersection of time and eternity through the evocative poetry of Dr Ashok, for Different Truths, which blends Baraut’s mystical whispers. In the loom of existence, I spin dual threads—One of time’s unravelling, one of the soul’s steadfast beds.Baraut’s skies whisper: What is real, and what flees?Yet in the weave, a pattern of eternity Explore the intersection of time and eternity through the evocative poetry of Dr Ashok, for Different Truths, which blends Baraut’s mystical whispers. In the loom of existence, I spin dual threads—One of time’s unravelling, one of the soul’s steadfast beds.Baraut’s skies whisper: What is real, and what flees?Yet in the weave, a pattern of eternity -
- [Focus: The Silent Mental Health Crisis Facing India’s Gen Z](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-silent-mental-health-crisis-facing-indias-gen-z/) - Sayantani elucidates, for Different Truths, that one in seven Indian youths battles a silent mental health epidemic. Beyond the screen, it’s time to break the stigma. Diya was half seated in her bed with her mobile phone. It’s 2:45 a.m., and she was scrolling another self-care reel on her social media – half smiling and half Sayantani elucidates, for Different Truths, that one in seven Indian youths battles a silent mental health epidemic. Beyond the screen, it’s time to break the stigma. Diya was half seated in her bed with her mobile phone. It’s 2:45 a.m., and she was scrolling another self-care reel on her social media – half smiling and half -
- [Beyond the Mughals: Uncovering the Secrets of the Golden Legacy of India](https://www.differenttruths.com/beyond-the-mughals-uncovering-the-secrets-of-the-golden-legacy-of-india/) - Rita explores the untold sagas of India’s indigenous empires, reclaiming a millennia-old legacy that flourished long before and far beyond colonial narratives for Different Truths. For decades, the corridors of Indian historiography have been dominated by the 350-year saga of the Mughal Empire. While their contribution to the Indian subcontinent is undeniable, this singular focus Rita explores the untold sagas of India’s indigenous empires, reclaiming a millennia-old legacy that flourished long before and far beyond colonial narratives for Different Truths. For decades, the corridors of Indian historiography have been dominated by the 350-year saga of the Mughal Empire. While their contribution to the Indian subcontinent is undeniable, this singular focus -
- [Why Menopause is Your Second Chance to Be Wild and Free](https://www.differenttruths.com/why-menopause-is-your-second-chance-to-be-wild-and-free/) - For Different Truths, Devapriya explores the witty, raw mayhem of menopause, where shifting hormones spark a radical journey of self-discovery. Chopping vegetables has become a challenge for me. My children, my sweet baby boys (both tall, strapping lads with family packs of bulges on their gym-trained arms), have removed sharp objects from the kitchen. I For Different Truths, Devapriya explores the witty, raw mayhem of menopause, where shifting hormones spark a radical journey of self-discovery. Chopping vegetables has become a challenge for me. My children, my sweet baby boys (both tall, strapping lads with family packs of bulges on their gym-trained arms), have removed sharp objects from the kitchen. I -
- [Spotlight: How Fear-Mongering Exposes the Fault Lines of Historic Migration](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-how-fear-mongering-exposes-the-fault-lines-of-historic-migration/) - Prof Bhaskar notes, exclusively in Different Truths, that pre-1914 free movement fuelled colonial growth. Today, Bengal-Bihar migrants face "ghuspaitiya" labels; he asserts that documented facts must override suspicion for these workers. Free movement of people has been ongoing since time immemorial. Before 1914, there was no system of passport-visa for the cross-country movement of people, Prof Bhaskar notes, exclusively in Different Truths, that pre-1914 free movement fuelled colonial growth. Today, Bengal-Bihar migrants face "ghuspaitiya" labels; he asserts that documented facts must override suspicion for these workers. Free movement of people has been ongoing since time immemorial. Before 1914, there was no system of passport-visa for the cross-country movement of people, -
- [An Emotional Journey Through Love and Oblivion](https://www.differenttruths.com/an-emotional-journey-through-love-and-oblivion/) - Raja’s haunting poetic exploration of unrequited connection, where whispered conversations dissolve into the changing seasons of a fading memory, for Different Truths. The day you opened the windowAnd looked outEyes searching the skiesWondering who called your name I had talked to you But the spring went about its own wayThe carnation bloomed and browned And Raja’s haunting poetic exploration of unrequited connection, where whispered conversations dissolve into the changing seasons of a fading memory, for Different Truths. The day you opened the windowAnd looked outEyes searching the skiesWondering who called your name I had talked to you But the spring went about its own wayThe carnation bloomed and browned And -
- [Focus: How the Universe Evolved from a Mathematical Vacuum](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-how-the-universe-evolved-from-a-mathematical-vacuum/) - Sankha’s philosophical exploration delves into the paradox of the void, where mathematical "nothingness" mirrors the vast, infinite complexity of existence, for Different Truths. (Zero: the celestial void) Magnificent, yet numerically insignificantTying chores of life in this celestial mandateMathematically, powers to engulf infinityTo begin and end in a void, indeed a beauty... Beyond consciousness is all void, Sankha’s philosophical exploration delves into the paradox of the void, where mathematical "nothingness" mirrors the vast, infinite complexity of existence, for Different Truths. (Zero: the celestial void) Magnificent, yet numerically insignificantTying chores of life in this celestial mandateMathematically, powers to engulf infinityTo begin and end in a void, indeed a beauty... Beyond consciousness is all void, -
- [Spotlight: Why Delhi’s Street Plays Are the Ultimate Voice of Rebellion](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-why-delhis-street-plays-are-the-ultimate-voice-of-rebellion/) - Ruchira reviews Triveni Kala Sangam’s street play on Kabir’s life for Different Truths, highlighting its immersive, timely message of communal harmony and timeless spiritual wisdom. As 2025 quietly drew to a close, New Delhi's Triveni Kala Sangam, a renowned cultural institution, presented a diverse range of cultural events and programmes. This was intended as a curtain raiser Ruchira reviews Triveni Kala Sangam’s street play on Kabir’s life for Different Truths, highlighting its immersive, timely message of communal harmony and timeless spiritual wisdom. As 2025 quietly drew to a close, New Delhi's Triveni Kala Sangam, a renowned cultural institution, presented a diverse range of cultural events and programmes. This was intended as a curtain raiser -
- [Focus: How Bhisma's Vow Led to the Epic’s Most Controversial Death](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-how-bhismas-vow-led-to-the-epics-most-controversial-death/) - Sohini and Rishi elucidate Shikhandi’s journey from a rejected princess to the warrior who felled Bhishma, exposing the lethal intersection of patriarchy and dogma for Different Truths. If the Mahabharata were only about war, Shikhandi would be a footnote. But the epic is really about who gets to define dharma—and who is destroyed when dharma Sohini and Rishi elucidate Shikhandi’s journey from a rejected princess to the warrior who felled Bhishma, exposing the lethal intersection of patriarchy and dogma for Different Truths. If the Mahabharata were only about war, Shikhandi would be a footnote. But the epic is really about who gets to define dharma—and who is destroyed when dharma -
- [Focus: The Secret to Intentional Saving and Smarter Investing](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-secret-to-intentional-saving-and-smarter-investing/) - Dr Dhiraj opines that building a resilient financial future starts with stability. This guide explores why readiness, protection, and self-awareness must precede market investments for Different Truths. India has seen a sharp rise in first-time investors, especially since the pandemic. Market participation has widened, Demat accounts have multiplied, and financial conversations now spill easily into Dr Dhiraj opines that building a resilient financial future starts with stability. This guide explores why readiness, protection, and self-awareness must precede market investments for Different Truths. India has seen a sharp rise in first-time investors, especially since the pandemic. Market participation has widened, Demat accounts have multiplied, and financial conversations now spill easily into -
- [Shocking Truth: Why Traditional Savings Fail to Beat Inflation?](https://www.differenttruths.com/shocking-truth-why-traditional-savings-fail-to-beat-inflation/) - Dr Dhiraj states, in Different Truths, that financial literacy is foundational. Break free from inherited money habits to master inflation, differentiate savings from investments, and secure a financial future. Introduction Money rarely arrives in a single, uniform form. It comes in different colours, shapes, and flows—sometimes as income, sometimes as savings, sometimes as debt, insurance, Dr Dhiraj states, in Different Truths, that financial literacy is foundational. Break free from inherited money habits to master inflation, differentiate savings from investments, and secure a financial future. Introduction Money rarely arrives in a single, uniform form. It comes in different colours, shapes, and flows—sometimes as income, sometimes as savings, sometimes as debt, insurance, -
- [How a New Year’s Eve Love Sparked Heartwarming Transformation!](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-a-new-years-eve-love-sparked-heartwarming-transformation/) - In a snowy Derbyshire village, Mowmita’s story for Different Truths follows a lonely author who rediscovers first love, transforming a Christmas getaway into a lifelong New Year’s miracle. Snow drifted softly against the windowpane of Elena’s tiny Derbyshire flat, gathering like powdered sugar on the stone ledge. Inside, she curled up on the sofa, hands In a snowy Derbyshire village, Mowmita’s story for Different Truths follows a lonely author who rediscovers first love, transforming a Christmas getaway into a lifelong New Year’s miracle. Snow drifted softly against the windowpane of Elena’s tiny Derbyshire flat, gathering like powdered sugar on the stone ledge. Inside, she curled up on the sofa, hands -
- [The Secrets of Breaking Generational Chains](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-secrets-of-breaking-generational-chains/) - Vandana’s haunting poem, for Different Truths, explores the intergenerational cycle of trauma, depicting a mother's systematic erosion and her daughter's defiant, unyielding survival. My mother knew a fiendfrom the first breath of youth.Her will was systematically erodedinto absolute acquiescence.This terror, a master sculptor,wrought her soul to bea perpetually open conduit,a willing font of sustenance forthe shadows Vandana’s haunting poem, for Different Truths, explores the intergenerational cycle of trauma, depicting a mother's systematic erosion and her daughter's defiant, unyielding survival. My mother knew a fiendfrom the first breath of youth.Her will was systematically erodedinto absolute acquiescence.This terror, a master sculptor,wrought her soul to bea perpetually open conduit,a willing font of sustenance forthe shadows -
- [Revolutionary Coexistence: Hindu Dharma's Blueprint for Global Unity](https://www.differenttruths.com/revolutionary-coexistence-hindu-dharmas-blueprint-for-global-unity/) - Rita asserts that India personifies Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world as one family—for Different Truths, fostering harmony, and championing peaceful coexistence for millennia. India is not merely a geopolitical entity on the world map; it is a living, breathing philosophy of coexistence. For millennia, this sacred land has been the ultimate sanctuary for diversity, fostering a culture where Rita asserts that India personifies Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world as one family—for Different Truths, fostering harmony, and championing peaceful coexistence for millennia. India is not merely a geopolitical entity on the world map; it is a living, breathing philosophy of coexistence. For millennia, this sacred land has been the ultimate sanctuary for diversity, fostering a culture where -
- [Beyond Pain: The Miraculous Bloom of a Christmas Rose](https://www.differenttruths.com/beyond-pain-the-miraculous-bloom-of-a-christmas-rose/) - Deeya’s powerful poem navigates the harrowing journey from trauma and exploitation to a spiritual, resilient rebirth using vivid elemental imagery for Different Truths. Like a ritual, almostI bleed every other dayreminding me of the holocaust I escaped Death, a richer, unluckily, didn't happenthe way I wantedI float hence lifeless, on salinityI harvested. For ages, my Deeya’s powerful poem navigates the harrowing journey from trauma and exploitation to a spiritual, resilient rebirth using vivid elemental imagery for Different Truths. Like a ritual, almostI bleed every other dayreminding me of the holocaust I escaped Death, a richer, unluckily, didn't happenthe way I wantedI float hence lifeless, on salinityI harvested. For ages, my -
- [Ignite Eternal Love: Quiet Companion in Creation](https://www.differenttruths.com/ignite-eternal-love-quiet-companion-in-creation/) - Poetry grips the soul, yet begs release—for Different Truths. A heartfelt plea to love, leave, and linger quietly, in a poem by Kamrun. Poetry, you don't come to mein this way…Please don't love meAnyway!I want to leave you wholeheartedly. In my previous life…As a person, I was so stubbornscreaming and angerwere the norm for me. Poetry grips the soul, yet begs release—for Different Truths. A heartfelt plea to love, leave, and linger quietly, in a poem by Kamrun. Poetry, you don't come to mein this way…Please don't love meAnyway!I want to leave you wholeheartedly. In my previous life…As a person, I was so stubbornscreaming and angerwere the norm for me. -
- [Focus: Why Repealing MGNREGA for VB-GRAMG 2025 Risks Rural Stability](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-why-repealing-mgnrega-for-vb-gramg-2025-risks-rural-stability/) - Prof Bhaskar examines the repeal of MGNREGA for VB-GRAMG, exposing the risks this "terminological revolution" poses to rural workers, for Different Truths. The terminological revolution has once again come to the working people – people who work in the field in India’s villages hardly feel concerned about this revolution. Particularly when this revolution is ‘top Prof Bhaskar examines the repeal of MGNREGA for VB-GRAMG, exposing the risks this "terminological revolution" poses to rural workers, for Different Truths. The terminological revolution has once again come to the working people – people who work in the field in India’s villages hardly feel concerned about this revolution. Particularly when this revolution is ‘top -
- [Finding Hope in the Mountain’s Quiet Embrace](https://www.differenttruths.com/finding-hope-in-the-mountains-quiet-embrace/) - Tirtho’s evocative verse captures mountain mists and sunset glows, blending nostalgia with new dreams in this soul-stirring poetic journey, for Different Truths. Whispers of silencecome from afara supple mist dancingin the mountain's arms.The crisp breeze's nudgestirs the heart of nostalgia;The sunset's last glowfills the mind with untamed thoughtfulness.I watch the racing shadows,the sky's fast-changing hues,a Tirtho’s evocative verse captures mountain mists and sunset glows, blending nostalgia with new dreams in this soul-stirring poetic journey, for Different Truths. Whispers of silencecome from afara supple mist dancingin the mountain's arms.The crisp breeze's nudgestirs the heart of nostalgia;The sunset's last glowfills the mind with untamed thoughtfulness.I watch the racing shadows,the sky's fast-changing hues,a -
- [The Untold Story of Matangini Hazra: India’s Fearless "Gandhi Buri"](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-untold-story-of-matangini-hazra-indias-fearless-gandhi-buri/) - Rita profiles the heroic legacy of Matangini Hazra, the “Gandhi Buri” who defied British bullets to safeguard India’s freedom and flag, for Different Truths. History often remembers the names of elite leaders and strategists, but the soul of India’s freedom struggle lived in the unwavering courage of its common folk. Among them, the story of Rita profiles the heroic legacy of Matangini Hazra, the “Gandhi Buri” who defied British bullets to safeguard India’s freedom and flag, for Different Truths. History often remembers the names of elite leaders and strategists, but the soul of India’s freedom struggle lived in the unwavering courage of its common folk. Among them, the story of -
- [Why Ragpicker Dreams Are ‘Stone Grey’, Not Velvet](https://www.differenttruths.com/why-ragpicker-dreams-are-stone-grey-not-velvet/) - Raja’s poem uncovers the gritty reality of ragpickers, bridging the gap between their silent struggles and our shared humanity, for Different Truths. Ragpickers come with sundry morningsBent over under ramshackle gunniesHawk eyes carrying an uncanny lightSearching amongst leftovers for treasuresDiscards, you thought you could do withoutThat could still make a lifeOr fire a dreamBut let Raja’s poem uncovers the gritty reality of ragpickers, bridging the gap between their silent struggles and our shared humanity, for Different Truths. Ragpickers come with sundry morningsBent over under ramshackle gunniesHawk eyes carrying an uncanny lightSearching amongst leftovers for treasuresDiscards, you thought you could do withoutThat could still make a lifeOr fire a dreamBut let -
- [Harnessing Energy: Is the Perfect Pyramid of Kailash a Secret Monument?](https://www.differenttruths.com/harnessing-energy-is-the-perfect-pyramid-of-kailash-a-secret-monument/) - Mowmita reveals that Mount Kailash is where physical and spiritual worlds seamlessly overlap, guarding ancient secrets and defying all human conquest, for Different Truths. Mount Kailash is often described as the navel of the world—a place where the physical and spiritual worlds quietly overlap. But beyond devotion and mythology, there is an undeniable mystery stitched Mowmita reveals that Mount Kailash is where physical and spiritual worlds seamlessly overlap, guarding ancient secrets and defying all human conquest, for Different Truths. Mount Kailash is often described as the navel of the world—a place where the physical and spiritual worlds quietly overlap. But beyond devotion and mythology, there is an undeniable mystery stitched -
- [Expressing Selfhood through Fashion](https://www.differenttruths.com/expressing-selfhood-through-fashion/) - Fashion is an expression of one’s inner self or selfhood. Conveying self-expression through fashion comes with articulating self-identity; it shows the world who you are through your fashion choices and allows you to use your clothes to tell the world something about yourself. Shameena guides us to realise selfhood through fashion, exclusively for Different Truths. “Fashion is not Fashion is an expression of one’s inner self or selfhood. Conveying self-expression through fashion comes with articulating self-identity; it shows the world who you are through your fashion choices and allows you to use your clothes to tell the world something about yourself. Shameena guides us to realise selfhood through fashion, exclusively for Different Truths. “Fashion is not -
- [Spotlight: How Shree’s Global Identity Defines Diaspora Authorship](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-how-shrees-global-identity-defines-diaspora-authorship/) - Lopamudra interviews Shree Mukherjee, an author blending IT acumen with diverse cultural art—storytelling, film, and social advocacy—shaping a powerful, award-winning journey, exclusively for Different Truths. “Writing is my escape to the world of kaleidoscopic imagination”, says author, storyteller, film writer, and entrepreneur Shree Mukherjee Anushree—known in the literary world as Shree—is an award-winning author, film Lopamudra interviews Shree Mukherjee, an author blending IT acumen with diverse cultural art—storytelling, film, and social advocacy—shaping a powerful, award-winning journey, exclusively for Different Truths. “Writing is my escape to the world of kaleidoscopic imagination”, says author, storyteller, film writer, and entrepreneur Shree Mukherjee Anushree—known in the literary world as Shree—is an award-winning author, film -
- [Instant Zen: Nature’s Stillness](https://www.differenttruths.com/instant-zen-natures-stillness/) - Prof Swaraj’s micro-poem, for Different Truths, dwells with hummingbirds that twist and zip by green flowers. Time stands still. humming iridescencehovering turning twistingzipping by grevilleapink listening to greentime stands still Photo by the poet Prof Swaraj’s micro-poem, for Different Truths, dwells with hummingbirds that twist and zip by green flowers. Time stands still. humming iridescencehovering turning twistingzipping by grevilleapink listening to greentime stands still Photo by the poet -
- [Focus: The Shocking Secret Behind Griha Pravesh's Enigmatic Guest](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-shocking-secret-behind-griha-praveshs-enigmatic-guest/) - Ruchira reviews Griha Pravesh, a Bengali film that explores a haunted mansion where a betrayed bride finds her trauma and new hope shattered by a guest's shocking secret, for Different Truths. The 2025 Bengali movie Griha Pravesh, which I recently watched, made me think deeply. The film stands out as it explores various facets of human psychology Ruchira reviews Griha Pravesh, a Bengali film that explores a haunted mansion where a betrayed bride finds her trauma and new hope shattered by a guest's shocking secret, for Different Truths. The 2025 Bengali movie Griha Pravesh, which I recently watched, made me think deeply. The film stands out as it explores various facets of human psychology -
- [Health and Technology: What is Trending?](https://www.differenttruths.com/health-and-technology-what-is-trending/) - Farheen talks about the emerging trends in technology, particularly in the health sector, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. We have been reading almost every day about the technological advancements. So, we have 3D-printing, robotics, nanotechnology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and other technologies. Such technologies are paving way Farheen talks about the emerging trends in technology, particularly in the health sector, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. We have been reading almost every day about the technological advancements. So, we have 3D-printing, robotics, nanotechnology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and other technologies. Such technologies are paving way -
- [Lost in a Song: The Fury of India's Leaders Ignore Crises](https://www.differenttruths.com/lost-in-a-song-the-fury-of-indias-leaders-ignore-crises/) - Arindam’s satirical poem exposes leaders debating the song Vande Mataram while the nation burns, ignoring urgent poverty, unemployment, and climate crises for political theatre, for Different Truths. In the hallowed halls of Parliament's might,Where egos clash under the chandelier's light,They gathered to sing of Vande Mataram's grace,While the nation's real fires burnt without a trace. "Oh, Arindam’s satirical poem exposes leaders debating the song Vande Mataram while the nation burns, ignoring urgent poverty, unemployment, and climate crises for political theatre, for Different Truths. In the hallowed halls of Parliament's might,Where egos clash under the chandelier's light,They gathered to sing of Vande Mataram's grace,While the nation's real fires burnt without a trace. "Oh, -
- [The Crucial Shift: How State Intervention Changed the Idea of Bharat](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-crucial-shift-how-state-intervention-changed-the-idea-of-bharat/) - Prof Bhaskar elucidates that Bharat's timeless structure is a resilient art of living, anchored in indigenous knowledge and self-regulation amidst evolving complexity, for Different Truths. Before I pen what follows, I take the basic assumption that the basic structure of Bharat has remained unchanged since time immemorial. This basic structure is embedded in the art of Prof Bhaskar elucidates that Bharat's timeless structure is a resilient art of living, anchored in indigenous knowledge and self-regulation amidst evolving complexity, for Different Truths. Before I pen what follows, I take the basic assumption that the basic structure of Bharat has remained unchanged since time immemorial. This basic structure is embedded in the art of -
- [Unmasking Urban Fear and the Night Train](https://www.differenttruths.com/unmasking-urban-fear-and-the-night-train/) - Kushal’s poem evokes confusion, fear, and defiant flight, defining this raw, unsettling urban moment where darkness and an unknown pursuer collide, for Different Truths. “There's confusion.”You tell the man trailing you ever since the sweaty trainhas dropped you at this filthy station.Some plastic cracklesbeneath his feet. You scream,“I am not a woman of the street.” Kushal’s poem evokes confusion, fear, and defiant flight, defining this raw, unsettling urban moment where darkness and an unknown pursuer collide, for Different Truths. “There's confusion.”You tell the man trailing you ever since the sweaty trainhas dropped you at this filthy station.Some plastic cracklesbeneath his feet. You scream,“I am not a woman of the street.” -
- [The Immigration Shockwave: Why Migrants Are Fleeing West Bengal](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-immigration-shockwave-why-migrants-are-fleeing-west-bengal/) - Rita asserts that a new law and intensive voter revision have triggered a mass exodus of illegal immigrants from West Bengal's borders, ending the "free-for-all" era, for Different Truths. For the past few weeks, an unusual sense of urgency has gripped West Bengal. The very border points that once served as easy entry for infiltrators Rita asserts that a new law and intensive voter revision have triggered a mass exodus of illegal immigrants from West Bengal's borders, ending the "free-for-all" era, for Different Truths. For the past few weeks, an unusual sense of urgency has gripped West Bengal. The very border points that once served as easy entry for infiltrators -
- [Ultimate Guide to Unleash Your Inner Wildflower](https://www.differenttruths.com/ultimate-guide-to-unleash-your-inner-wildflower/) - Discover the magic of wild blooms with Aindrila, for Different Truths, carefree, beautiful, and swaying with secrets in the gentle summer breeze. Petals of rainbow hues unfold,Blooming wildflowers, young secrets told.Oh, how they sway in summer's gentle breeze,And take all doldrums away. Wish I were one of those,Pretty and carefree as I grow.Wild and beautiful,In Discover the magic of wild blooms with Aindrila, for Different Truths, carefree, beautiful, and swaying with secrets in the gentle summer breeze. Petals of rainbow hues unfold,Blooming wildflowers, young secrets told.Oh, how they sway in summer's gentle breeze,And take all doldrums away. Wish I were one of those,Pretty and carefree as I grow.Wild and beautiful,In -
- [Lip-smacking Dhaba Style Mutton Keema Curry](https://www.differenttruths.com/lip-smacking-dhaba-style-mutton-keema-curry/) - Continuing with our delicious street food, Sarika tells us about the Dhabas (roadside) eateries. Initially, these were cheap food joints for the truckers. Now, there are many swanky dhabas too that cater to the upmarket long distance travellers, bikers and young couples that enjoy long drives. Here is one of the popular delicacies, mutton keema curry, exclusively for Different Continuing with our delicious street food, Sarika tells us about the Dhabas (roadside) eateries. Initially, these were cheap food joints for the truckers. Now, there are many swanky dhabas too that cater to the upmarket long distance travellers, bikers and young couples that enjoy long drives. Here is one of the popular delicacies, mutton keema curry, exclusively for Different -
- [The Weighing Scale: From the Harappan Times to the Present](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-weighing-scale-from-the-harappan-times-to-the-present/) - The Harappan people developed the most precise measurements people had six thousand years ago. Harappan people developed the most precise measurements people had six thousand years ago, informs Tapati, in the regular column, exclusively in Different Truths. This morning seemed to be a one of great achievement as I stepped off the weighing machine with The Harappan people developed the most precise measurements people had six thousand years ago. Harappan people developed the most precise measurements people had six thousand years ago, informs Tapati, in the regular column, exclusively in Different Truths. This morning seemed to be a one of great achievement as I stepped off the weighing machine with -
- [Penchant for Petrichor](https://www.differenttruths.com/penchant-for-petrichor/) - Monsoon is a time of love and romance. It has been associated with the fertility worship from ancient times. It awakens the primeval passions in us. Subhajit romances the monsoon in this story, with passion and poems exclusively for Different Truths. Oh! Here she comes!The revolt of new beginning!The hurricane on her lap,Cyclone in her eyes.Blowing the Monsoon is a time of love and romance. It has been associated with the fertility worship from ancient times. It awakens the primeval passions in us. Subhajit romances the monsoon in this story, with passion and poems exclusively for Different Truths. Oh! Here she comes!The revolt of new beginning!The hurricane on her lap,Cyclone in her eyes.Blowing the -
- [The Shocking Secret History of Medusa: Victim or Villain?](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-shocking-secret-history-of-medusa-victim-or-villain/) - Akash explores Medusa, for Different Truths, beyond the monster; her tragic myth unveils a powerful story of violated innocence, patriarchal cruelty, and enduring resilience. In the vast expanse of Greek mythology, where gods quarrel, heroes boast, and monsters rise from the shadows of human imagination, few figures possess the tragic magnetism of Medusa. Her story, often Akash explores Medusa, for Different Truths, beyond the monster; her tragic myth unveils a powerful story of violated innocence, patriarchal cruelty, and enduring resilience. In the vast expanse of Greek mythology, where gods quarrel, heroes boast, and monsters rise from the shadows of human imagination, few figures possess the tragic magnetism of Medusa. Her story, often -
- [Unleash the Secret to Eternal Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/unleash-the-secret-to-eternal-love/) - Francesco’s poem is about experiencing the powerful, unbreakable bond of eternal love, where darkness fades, and the heart's rhythm beats only for you, for Different Truths. I will never tell youwords without loveand it will never be darkif the sun is alive outside.I will never give you weightbecause my heartwill always be tied to youlike Francesco’s poem is about experiencing the powerful, unbreakable bond of eternal love, where darkness fades, and the heart's rhythm beats only for you, for Different Truths. I will never tell youwords without loveand it will never be darkif the sun is alive outside.I will never give you weightbecause my heartwill always be tied to youlike -
- [Baul, Bhakti & Beyond: Tagore’s Secret Recipe for Immortal Love Songs](https://www.differenttruths.com/baul-bhakti-beyond-tagores-secret-recipe-for-immortal-love-songs/) - Ruchira states that Tagore’s eternal quest for the elusive “Paran Sakha” merges divine love, Vaishnava bhakti and human longing in soul-stirring melodies for Different Truths. Tagore, the versatile genius, shall always remain an enigma for literature connoisseurs and aficionados across the globe. One may try very hard, but it is rather impossible to fathom the depths of Ruchira states that Tagore’s eternal quest for the elusive “Paran Sakha” merges divine love, Vaishnava bhakti and human longing in soul-stirring melodies for Different Truths. Tagore, the versatile genius, shall always remain an enigma for literature connoisseurs and aficionados across the globe. One may try very hard, but it is rather impossible to fathom the depths of -
- [From City Buzz to Island Bliss: A Perfect Portsmouth Getaway](https://www.differenttruths.com/from-city-buzz-to-island-bliss-a-perfect-portsmouth-getaway/) - Moumita recalls that Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight wrapped her in gentle magic—one warm cappuccino, endless sea air, and time that finally slowed down, for Different Truths. It's the place and the cup – a beautiful conspiracy between the two! It's strange how some places wrap themselves around you quietly, without any grand gesture, Moumita recalls that Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight wrapped her in gentle magic—one warm cappuccino, endless sea air, and time that finally slowed down, for Different Truths. It's the place and the cup – a beautiful conspiracy between the two! It's strange how some places wrap themselves around you quietly, without any grand gesture, -
- [Reclaim Childlike Joy and Divine Peace](https://www.differenttruths.com/reclaim-childlike-joy-and-divine-peace/) - Ashok’s poem dwells on childhood laughter that echoes forever; ageing tries to dim it, but unbreakable faith in God flips the page and vanquishes every fear, for Different Truths. The fun and frolicThe childish rhetoric,In the memories den,Rock as an indelible one. The ageing friction,Blinks on quietly often;But hopes to overpowerWith a sparkling power.The powerful Ashok’s poem dwells on childhood laughter that echoes forever; ageing tries to dim it, but unbreakable faith in God flips the page and vanquishes every fear, for Different Truths. The fun and frolicThe childish rhetoric,In the memories den,Rock as an indelible one. The ageing friction,Blinks on quietly often;But hopes to overpowerWith a sparkling power.The powerful -
- [Wear Your Saree Your Way: The Ultimate 2025 Style Manifesto](https://www.differenttruths.com/wear-your-saree-your-way-the-ultimate-2025-style-manifesto/) - Mowmita states that in 2025, the timeless saree reigns supreme—effortlessly blending heritage with bold modernity, sustainability, and unapologetic personal style, for Different Truths. “Elegance is not standing out but being remembered.” Armani may have said it years ago, but in 2025, the line feels as though it was written with the saree in mind. What Mowmita states that in 2025, the timeless saree reigns supreme—effortlessly blending heritage with bold modernity, sustainability, and unapologetic personal style, for Different Truths. “Elegance is not standing out but being remembered.” Armani may have said it years ago, but in 2025, the line feels as though it was written with the saree in mind. What -
- [Dark Love Poetry: Stolen Moments & City Lights](https://www.differenttruths.com/dark-love-poetry-stolen-moments-city-lights/) - Kushal’s poem dwells with raw, haunting love that blooms amid urban decay and fleeting lights in this evocative modern poem of stolen kisses, for Different Truths. The lovers of the lanesmell the dogs' piss between their stolen kisses.The edifices float away far and ahead with theirhundreds of lights.The dance of darkness celebrates the end of Kushal’s poem dwells with raw, haunting love that blooms amid urban decay and fleeting lights in this evocative modern poem of stolen kisses, for Different Truths. The lovers of the lanesmell the dogs' piss between their stolen kisses.The edifices float away far and ahead with theirhundreds of lights.The dance of darkness celebrates the end of -
- [Focus: Why RBI’s 25 bps Cut is the Biggest Economic Boost of 2025](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-why-rbis-25-bps-cut-is-the-biggest-economic-boost-of-2025/) - Rita examines, for Different Truths, how the RBI's slashing of the repo rate by 25 bps results in cheaper EMIs, boosted growth, happier stock markets – but lower FD returns for savers. The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points (0.25%) is generally viewed as a pro-growth measure aimed Rita examines, for Different Truths, how the RBI's slashing of the repo rate by 25 bps results in cheaper EMIs, boosted growth, happier stock markets – but lower FD returns for savers. The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points (0.25%) is generally viewed as a pro-growth measure aimed -
- [Eight Sexually Powerful Ancient Indian Women Who Still Scare Patriarchy](https://www.differenttruths.com/eight-sexually-powerful-ancient-indian-women-who-still-scare-patriarchy/) - Sohini elucidates that ancient India worshipped eight scorching-hot female archetypes of raw lust and power. They never vanished—just swapped ghungroos for AirPods, exclusively for Different Truths. Long before relationship statuses were reduced to emojis and algorithms, Indian aesthetics classified women not by virtue or virginity but by emotional intelligence. Enter the Ashtanayika—eight female archetypes codified in Sohini elucidates that ancient India worshipped eight scorching-hot female archetypes of raw lust and power. They never vanished—just swapped ghungroos for AirPods, exclusively for Different Truths. Long before relationship statuses were reduced to emojis and algorithms, Indian aesthetics classified women not by virtue or virginity but by emotional intelligence. Enter the Ashtanayika—eight female archetypes codified in -
- [How to Find Hidden Light](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-to-find-hidden-light/) - Dr Molly’s poem describes an endless night, a lone soul wandering, and one hidden flower’s scent, for Different Truths. it seemed the dark sky descended for ever and day of light remained a distant dream... you floatedthrough the thoroughfaresof life, a stray wanderer... your voyaging consciousnessbrushing through things, peoplevague, uncertain, while the night cast its Dr Molly’s poem describes an endless night, a lone soul wandering, and one hidden flower’s scent, for Different Truths. it seemed the dark sky descended for ever and day of light remained a distant dream... you floatedthrough the thoroughfaresof life, a stray wanderer... your voyaging consciousnessbrushing through things, peoplevague, uncertain, while the night cast its -
- [His Story](https://www.differenttruths.com/his-story/) - Here’s an intriguing short story by Aparajita, exclusively in Different Truths. The sundry weather was settling down under the cosy blanket of the setting sun, slowly dozing off to sleep like a wailing baby pacified by his nursing mother. My solitude was paused by a scathing intimacy of couples as they made love to each Here’s an intriguing short story by Aparajita, exclusively in Different Truths. The sundry weather was settling down under the cosy blanket of the setting sun, slowly dozing off to sleep like a wailing baby pacified by his nursing mother. My solitude was paused by a scathing intimacy of couples as they made love to each -
- [Ice, Fragile](https://www.differenttruths.com/ice-fragile/) - An evocative poem, by Deeya, exclusively for Different Truths. Ice melts, the ductile ice beaten, with sharp edges and insomnia The water irresistibly flows along its corners- gathering weather-beaten words from the sun I dare not touch it- but rebuke, its persistence bears testimonies to generations down The monk poses himself An evocative poem, by Deeya, exclusively for Different Truths. Ice melts, the ductile ice beaten, with sharp edges and insomnia The water irresistibly flows along its corners- gathering weather-beaten words from the sun I dare not touch it- but rebuke, its persistence bears testimonies to generations down The monk poses himself -
- [Christmas Delight: Jewel Tutti Frutti Cake with Colourful bits of Fruits](https://www.differenttruths.com/christmas-delight-jewel-tutti-frutti-cake-with-colourful-bits-of-fruits/) - The fairy lights, the Christmas tree, Christmas carol and most importantly the smell of the baked goods wafting in the air. Christmas is incomplete without a fruit cake. There are so many recipes of fruit cake but every time Sonali baked this Tutti Frutti cake, it took her back to the childhood days. The colourful The fairy lights, the Christmas tree, Christmas carol and most importantly the smell of the baked goods wafting in the air. Christmas is incomplete without a fruit cake. There are so many recipes of fruit cake but every time Sonali baked this Tutti Frutti cake, it took her back to the childhood days. The colourful -
- [Van Gogh’s Palette, Psyche and the World Behind the Starry Night](https://www.differenttruths.com/van-goghs-palette-psyche-and-the-world-behind-the-starry-night/) - Monika revisits Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night, which transforms global pigments into a swirling cosmos of emotion, hope, and inner turmoil that still burns today, for Different Truths. Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night is more than a night sky. It is a landscape of emotion, a map of longing, and a story told Monika revisits Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night, which transforms global pigments into a swirling cosmos of emotion, hope, and inner turmoil that still burns today, for Different Truths. Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night is more than a night sky. It is a landscape of emotion, a map of longing, and a story told -
- [Focus: Shreya Guha Thakurta Sets Delhi on Fire with Tagore Classics! ](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-shreya-guha-thakurta-sets-delhi-on-fire-with-tagore-classics/) - Ruchira reviews Anandadhara’s soul-stirring tribute to Rabindranath Tagore’s Gitabitan, mesmerising Delhi with timeless melodies, celebrity magic, and pure ananda, for Different Truths. Their indomitable dedication and devotion to the Bard of Jorasanko are highly laudable. Yes, I am talking about the Gurugram-based musical group (should I call it a choir?) Anandadhara, who presented Gitabitaner Pata Theke a bouquet of Ruchira reviews Anandadhara’s soul-stirring tribute to Rabindranath Tagore’s Gitabitan, mesmerising Delhi with timeless melodies, celebrity magic, and pure ananda, for Different Truths. Their indomitable dedication and devotion to the Bard of Jorasanko are highly laudable. Yes, I am talking about the Gurugram-based musical group (should I call it a choir?) Anandadhara, who presented Gitabitaner Pata Theke a bouquet of -
- [Of Laundry, White Shirt and Rebirth](https://www.differenttruths.com/of-laundry-white-shirt-and-rebirth/) - Soumik’s poem describes the washing machine humming to life and spinning dirty laundry into rebirth, for Different Truths. I wakeEvery morningThe moment my wifeSwitches on the washing machine I look at the round glass doorAnd noticeHow the clothes rotateIn the whirlCleansing all the dirt And every timeI wear my white shirtI smellThe rebirth Picture design Soumik’s poem describes the washing machine humming to life and spinning dirty laundry into rebirth, for Different Truths. I wakeEvery morningThe moment my wifeSwitches on the washing machine I look at the round glass doorAnd noticeHow the clothes rotateIn the whirlCleansing all the dirt And every timeI wear my white shirtI smellThe rebirth Picture design -
- [Haunting Baroque Melodies Over Restless Blue Waves](https://www.differenttruths.com/haunting-baroque-melodies-over-restless-blue-waves/) - Sayantani’s poem deals with baroque whispers on blue shores: a nomad bard’s haunting tryst, for Different Truths. The blue water is not that blitheA faint sound of the baroque was piercing my earsI quickly bestrewed the moments in sandIt scribbled the tryst in the dawn of lifeThe orb of the foam was higher than my Sayantani’s poem deals with baroque whispers on blue shores: a nomad bard’s haunting tryst, for Different Truths. The blue water is not that blitheA faint sound of the baroque was piercing my earsI quickly bestrewed the moments in sandIt scribbled the tryst in the dawn of lifeThe orb of the foam was higher than my -
- [Education, Employment, and Empowerment of Women in India: From 1986 Onwards](https://www.differenttruths.com/education-employment-and-empowerment-of-women-in-india-from-1986-onwards/) - Deblina and Debjani’s research shows that women are in better position than before, which was unimaginable even two or three decades back. They talk about the various initiatives taken by the government to empower women. A Different Truths exclusive. Education and employment are the two major milestones of women’s empowerment because they enable women to respond to Deblina and Debjani’s research shows that women are in better position than before, which was unimaginable even two or three decades back. They talk about the various initiatives taken by the government to empower women. A Different Truths exclusive. Education and employment are the two major milestones of women’s empowerment because they enable women to respond to -
- [Aquarius/Living out of Poem](https://www.differenttruths.com/aquariusliving-out-of-poem/) - Aquarius A poem of longing and wish by Tatjana. Dedicated to Dragoljub Djuričić While it’s raining, and when there is happiness,And while dreaming the green knight,When the fear is deep suspicion,Everybody puts own empty and little lifeInto one poem.Though, were I to live mine as one in the poem,But I didn’t. Living out of Poem Aquarius A poem of longing and wish by Tatjana. Dedicated to Dragoljub Djuričić While it’s raining, and when there is happiness,And while dreaming the green knight,When the fear is deep suspicion,Everybody puts own empty and little lifeInto one poem.Though, were I to live mine as one in the poem,But I didn’t. Living out of Poem -
- [The Quiet Takeover: How 10 Million Bihar Women Became the State’s Real Powerhouse](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-quiet-takeover-how-10-million-bihar-women-became-the-states-real-powerhouse/) - Bihar’s silent revolution: Millions of Jeevika Didis are shattering patriarchy, seizing economic power, and rewriting destiny through Self-Help Groups, reports Rita for Different Truths. Bihar, a state often defined by traditional narratives and challenging economic indicators, is currently witnessing a quiet yet profound social and economic revolution driven by its women. This transformation is not unfolding in Bihar’s silent revolution: Millions of Jeevika Didis are shattering patriarchy, seizing economic power, and rewriting destiny through Self-Help Groups, reports Rita for Different Truths. Bihar, a state often defined by traditional narratives and challenging economic indicators, is currently witnessing a quiet yet profound social and economic revolution driven by its women. This transformation is not unfolding in -
- [When the Flame Dies, True Love is Reborn](https://www.differenttruths.com/when-the-flame-dies-true-love-is-reborn/) - Ashok’s poem dwells on a lone flame, it flickers low, whispering the ancient truth: every life must dim before it dazzles again. Decay is just rebirth disguised. The flickering flameWith a dim lightIt looks perfect....As if the oil in life’s lampGetting exhausted soon?In disguise ...Is it a doom?Or is it a boon?Because I remember ...After Ashok’s poem dwells on a lone flame, it flickers low, whispering the ancient truth: every life must dim before it dazzles again. Decay is just rebirth disguised. The flickering flameWith a dim lightIt looks perfect....As if the oil in life’s lampGetting exhausted soon?In disguise ...Is it a doom?Or is it a boon?Because I remember ...After -
- [Love, Language, and the Legacy of Loss](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-language-and-the-legacy-of-loss/) - Kushal's poem, for Different Truths, is a haunting lunar memory revealing silent communication, magical moments, and a family's secret past. In the last lunar event on the other side of the riverI was invited. I used smile where words were needed, I am not proficient in their language. The foodmade love with my tongue, although Kushal's poem, for Different Truths, is a haunting lunar memory revealing silent communication, magical moments, and a family's secret past. In the last lunar event on the other side of the riverI was invited. I used smile where words were needed, I am not proficient in their language. The foodmade love with my tongue, although -
- [Eternal He-Man Dharmendra: Bollywood's Timeless Force Bids Adieu](https://www.differenttruths.com/eternal-he-man-dharmendra-bollywoods-timeless-force-bids-adieu/) - Dharmendra, Bollywood's indomitable 'He-Man,' stormed hearts with raw power and vulnerability across 300+ films. RIP legend—your legacy endures eternally. Arindam and Rita pay tribute to the legendary actor in Different Truths. In the flickering glow of silver screens across India, Dharmendra wasn't just an actor—he was a force of nature, a Punjab-born whirlwind who stormed Dharmendra, Bollywood's indomitable 'He-Man,' stormed hearts with raw power and vulnerability across 300+ films. RIP legend—your legacy endures eternally. Arindam and Rita pay tribute to the legendary actor in Different Truths. In the flickering glow of silver screens across India, Dharmendra wasn't just an actor—he was a force of nature, a Punjab-born whirlwind who stormed -
- [The Ultimate Cyber Crisis: Unmasking the Digital Arrest Scam](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-ultimate-cyber-crisis-unmasking-the-digital-arrest-scam/) - Ram cautions that beyond overt digital missteps, our inner fault lines in behaviour and mindset need examination and correction, for Different Truths. Recently, a 72-year-old businessman in Mumbai was allegedly duped of a staggering Rs 58 crore in a 'digital arrest' scam orchestrated by fraudsters posing as ED and CBI officials. The stupendous loss could Ram cautions that beyond overt digital missteps, our inner fault lines in behaviour and mindset need examination and correction, for Different Truths. Recently, a 72-year-old businessman in Mumbai was allegedly duped of a staggering Rs 58 crore in a 'digital arrest' scam orchestrated by fraudsters posing as ED and CBI officials. The stupendous loss could -
- [Our Love is on the Scale, the Fish Weighs More](https://www.differenttruths.com/our-love-is-on-the-scale-the-fish-weighs-more/) - Arindam’s poem, tongue-in-cheek. explores how a Bengali spouse navigates a life where their partner's true, eternal love belongs solely to fish, for Different Truths. My darling, your eyes are twin ilish in monsoon light,Sparkling, silvery, slightly smug — impossible to fight.When you whisper, “I love you,” I know it’s not for me,It’s for the hilsa Arindam’s poem, tongue-in-cheek. explores how a Bengali spouse navigates a life where their partner's true, eternal love belongs solely to fish, for Different Truths. My darling, your eyes are twin ilish in monsoon light,Sparkling, silvery, slightly smug — impossible to fight.When you whisper, “I love you,” I know it’s not for me,It’s for the hilsa -
- [India’s Hindu Rashtra Debate: Crisis, Constitution, and Future](https://www.differenttruths.com/indias-hindu-rashtra-debate-crisis-constitution-and-future/) - Rita elucidates an explosive debate about Hindu Rashtra that challenges India's secular foundation, testing the Supreme Court's Basic Structure Doctrine against powerful political aspirations for Different Truths. The possibility of transforming India into a 'Hindu Rashtra' is a complex, ongoing, and highly debated issue, dependent on India's existing Constitution, its pluralistic society, and various political ideologies. Here Rita elucidates an explosive debate about Hindu Rashtra that challenges India's secular foundation, testing the Supreme Court's Basic Structure Doctrine against powerful political aspirations for Different Truths. The possibility of transforming India into a 'Hindu Rashtra' is a complex, ongoing, and highly debated issue, dependent on India's existing Constitution, its pluralistic society, and various political ideologies. Here -
- [Growing up in a War Zone](https://www.differenttruths.com/growing-up-in-a-war-zone/) - Meher, in this war zone story set in Syria, deals with the impoverished villagers, their hopes, fears, deceits, insecurities, and more – in Different Truths. Nabeel had never seen such a large mirror. He could see his whole body in it, from his black hair to his knees and ankles. He was tall, slim and, Meher, in this war zone story set in Syria, deals with the impoverished villagers, their hopes, fears, deceits, insecurities, and more – in Different Truths. Nabeel had never seen such a large mirror. He could see his whole body in it, from his black hair to his knees and ankles. He was tall, slim and, -
- [Shocking Truth: Why Bengal, The Cultural Heartbeat, Lacks a Classical Dance Form](https://www.differenttruths.com/shocking-truth-why-bengal-the-cultural-heartbeat-lacks-a-classical-dance-form/) - Bengal: Brilliant, rebellious, and brimming with genius. Why, then, does this intellectual powerhouse lack a classical dance form, asks Sohini, a renowned danseuse, for Different Truths. I was born into a Bengal that worshipped poetry, fed on politics, and raised its children on philosophy and fish. I grew up surrounded by books, arguments, Tagore songs Bengal: Brilliant, rebellious, and brimming with genius. Why, then, does this intellectual powerhouse lack a classical dance form, asks Sohini, a renowned danseuse, for Different Truths. I was born into a Bengal that worshipped poetry, fed on politics, and raised its children on philosophy and fish. I grew up surrounded by books, arguments, Tagore songs -
- [Comparative Mythology: Divine Echoes Across Civilisations](https://www.differenttruths.com/comparative-mythology-divine-echoes-across-civilisations/) - Akash explores Mithras, Horus, and Krishna, unlocking their cosmic parallels and cultural divergences, which reveal the profound, universal language of myth, for Different Truths. Religious traditions often evolve in conversation with one another. Across time, cultures borrow, reshape, reinterpret, and sometimes completely transform earlier mythological motifs. Because of this, certain divine figures in world religions share Akash explores Mithras, Horus, and Krishna, unlocking their cosmic parallels and cultural divergences, which reveal the profound, universal language of myth, for Different Truths. Religious traditions often evolve in conversation with one another. Across time, cultures borrow, reshape, reinterpret, and sometimes completely transform earlier mythological motifs. Because of this, certain divine figures in world religions share -
- [The Shocking Beauty of Rage That Utters No Sound](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-shocking-beauty-of-rage-that-utters-no-sound/) - Sayantani’s poem dwells with an ancient soul, once a tempting nymph, now sleeping serenely, her magnificent dark beauty casting a silent, powerful spell, for Different Truths. She is a happy seed, a tempting nymphHer incarnadine anger is plangent and silentThe eternal and dark beauty of herPlash a magic spell upon the wayfarers No more whisper Sayantani’s poem dwells with an ancient soul, once a tempting nymph, now sleeping serenely, her magnificent dark beauty casting a silent, powerful spell, for Different Truths. She is a happy seed, a tempting nymphHer incarnadine anger is plangent and silentThe eternal and dark beauty of herPlash a magic spell upon the wayfarers No more whisper -
- [The Worry Cycle: How Social Media Fuels Anxiety and Depression](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-worry-cycle-how-social-media-fuels-anxiety-and-depression/) - Mowmita opines that social media's curated perfection fuels constant comparison, threatening self-esteem, increasing anxiety, and straining genuine friendships, for Different Truths. Social media, with its culture of constant, often exaggerated, social comparison, can heighten feelings of competition and ego among friends and peers. The pressure to present a curated, 'perfect' online image can negatively impact self-esteem, Mowmita opines that social media's curated perfection fuels constant comparison, threatening self-esteem, increasing anxiety, and straining genuine friendships, for Different Truths. Social media, with its culture of constant, often exaggerated, social comparison, can heighten feelings of competition and ego among friends and peers. The pressure to present a curated, 'perfect' online image can negatively impact self-esteem, -
- [Focus: AI, AMD in News Media Balances Promise and Peril](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-ai-amd-in-news-media-balances-promise-and-peril/) - AI and ADM in news media offer personalised content, faster delivery, and deeper insights. But Arindam warns against blind optimism, highlighting potential misinformation and algorithmic bias, exclusively for Different Truths. AI and ADM are transforming the news. But at what cost? This discussion dives into the double-edged sword of these technologies, exploring how they bring AI and ADM in news media offer personalised content, faster delivery, and deeper insights. But Arindam warns against blind optimism, highlighting potential misinformation and algorithmic bias, exclusively for Different Truths. AI and ADM are transforming the news. But at what cost? This discussion dives into the double-edged sword of these technologies, exploring how they bring -
- [The Missing*](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-missing/) - A heart-wrenching poem by Moinak about missing tigers, raising awareness against illegal poaching of the wild cats. Every year, they are going missing,From Parks, Sanctuaries,From registers as they are christenedBy T, symbolic of their species,How are the wild cats going missing?From woods, dark and silent, where ruinedEverything that nature offers,Where had they all gone?To which poaching A heart-wrenching poem by Moinak about missing tigers, raising awareness against illegal poaching of the wild cats. Every year, they are going missing,From Parks, Sanctuaries,From registers as they are christenedBy T, symbolic of their species,How are the wild cats going missing?From woods, dark and silent, where ruinedEverything that nature offers,Where had they all gone?To which poaching -
- [Shattered Innocence: The Urgent Cry of a Child Victim](https://www.differenttruths.com/shattered-innocence-the-urgent-cry-of-a-child-victim/) - Lucía’s childhood ended at ten, shattered by betrayal, enforced silence, and laws valuing compliance over her pain. A sordid tale of rape and childhood pregnancy, states Mowmita, for Different Truths. I’m Lucía (name and place changed to conceal identity), and I was ten when the world stopped believing I was a child. I grew up Lucía’s childhood ended at ten, shattered by betrayal, enforced silence, and laws valuing compliance over her pain. A sordid tale of rape and childhood pregnancy, states Mowmita, for Different Truths. I’m Lucía (name and place changed to conceal identity), and I was ten when the world stopped believing I was a child. I grew up -
- [Focus: Decoding the Toxic Legacy of Indian Parenting Discipline](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-decoding-the-toxic-legacy-of-indian-parenting-discipline/) - Ruchira reminisces that Desi comedy mocks brutal Indian parenting of the past, rife with corporal punishment, comparison, and the "spare the rod" mindset, for Different Truths. The moment you come across any desi comedy film (Bollywood or otherwise), meme, or serial on the subject of the “traditional Indian parenting system and style,” the motifs and images appearing before your Ruchira reminisces that Desi comedy mocks brutal Indian parenting of the past, rife with corporal punishment, comparison, and the "spare the rod" mindset, for Different Truths. The moment you come across any desi comedy film (Bollywood or otherwise), meme, or serial on the subject of the “traditional Indian parenting system and style,” the motifs and images appearing before your -
- [What Then?](https://www.differenttruths.com/what-then/) - (After Yeats) An evocative poem by Muddasir "He must grow a legendary man,”His chosen teachers thought at school.He spent his life according to a youthful plan.‘What then?’ sang Nietzsche’s spirit.‘What then?’Everything he wrote was widely read.He won all – money and fame.‘What then?’He’s considered among the greatest writers of his time.He played a vital role (After Yeats) An evocative poem by Muddasir "He must grow a legendary man,”His chosen teachers thought at school.He spent his life according to a youthful plan.‘What then?’ sang Nietzsche’s spirit.‘What then?’Everything he wrote was widely read.He won all – money and fame.‘What then?’He’s considered among the greatest writers of his time.He played a vital role -
- [Consumer Cult: The Chilling Metaphor of the Discarded Mannequin.](https://www.differenttruths.com/consumer-cult-the-chilling-metaphor-of-the-discarded-mannequin/) - Soumik's poem, for Different Truths, explores the golden-haired mannequin fixed behind glass. Finding her discarded body shatters the illusion, making her profoundly real. Between us, the glass wallOn the other sideShe stoodSans eyeballs, sans visionSans lips, sans smileYet with her golden wigsWith the pixie cut and the bobI began to like herEvery morning, I watched Soumik's poem, for Different Truths, explores the golden-haired mannequin fixed behind glass. Finding her discarded body shatters the illusion, making her profoundly real. Between us, the glass wallOn the other sideShe stoodSans eyeballs, sans visionSans lips, sans smileYet with her golden wigsWith the pixie cut and the bobI began to like herEvery morning, I watched -
- [Digital Fatigue: How Social Media Erodes the Mental Health of Young Indians](https://www.differenttruths.com/digital-fatigue-how-social-media-erodes-the-mental-health-of-young-indians/) - Sayantani cautions that scrolling reels at 2:45 a.m., Diya embodies the silent storm: one in seven Indian youth battle overlooked anxiety and guilt, an exclusive for Different Truths. Diya was half seated in her bed with her mobile phone. It’s 2:45 a.m., and she was scrolling another self-care reel on her social media – half Sayantani cautions that scrolling reels at 2:45 a.m., Diya embodies the silent storm: one in seven Indian youth battle overlooked anxiety and guilt, an exclusive for Different Truths. Diya was half seated in her bed with her mobile phone. It’s 2:45 a.m., and she was scrolling another self-care reel on her social media – half -
- [Bihar Landslide 2025: Decoding the NDA's Decisive, Unstoppable Mandate](https://www.differenttruths.com/bihar-landslide-2025-decoding-the-ndas-decisive-unstoppable-mandate/) - Rita reports, for Different Truths, that Bihar's political landscape witnessed a historic NDA landslide in 2025, powered by an unstoppable 'Good Governance' mandate and women voters, the decisive factor. The recently concluded Assembly elections in Bihar constitute a critical component of India's democratic structure, reflecting the nation's social, economic, and political trends. These state elections Rita reports, for Different Truths, that Bihar's political landscape witnessed a historic NDA landslide in 2025, powered by an unstoppable 'Good Governance' mandate and women voters, the decisive factor. The recently concluded Assembly elections in Bihar constitute a critical component of India's democratic structure, reflecting the nation's social, economic, and political trends. These state elections -
- [A Deep Dive into Silent Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-deep-dive-into-silent-love/) - Rajashree’s poem beautifully captures the profound connection and longing found in silent understanding. It celebrates the true emotions that transcend mere words, for Different Truths. Not in the words, but in the shared glances,Our true emotions try to find their chances. Oh, my dear,In the hush of unspoken light,Our deepest feelings take their flight. In Rajashree’s poem beautifully captures the profound connection and longing found in silent understanding. It celebrates the true emotions that transcend mere words, for Different Truths. Not in the words, but in the shared glances,Our true emotions try to find their chances. Oh, my dear,In the hush of unspoken light,Our deepest feelings take their flight. In -
- [Women’s World Cup 2025: India’s Triumphant Victory Wasn’t a Song Away!](https://www.differenttruths.com/womens-world-cup-2025-indias-triumphant-victory-wasnt-a-song-away/) - India's Women's World Cup 2025 victory culminated in a triumphant homecoming for the Girls in Blue, celebrating their historic final win over South Africa. An exclusive report by Mowmita, for Different Truths. Richa Ghosh proudly returned to Kolkata as a World Cup champion, and the atmosphere at Eden Gardens radiated the warmth of a triumphant homecoming India's Women's World Cup 2025 victory culminated in a triumphant homecoming for the Girls in Blue, celebrating their historic final win over South Africa. An exclusive report by Mowmita, for Different Truths. Richa Ghosh proudly returned to Kolkata as a World Cup champion, and the atmosphere at Eden Gardens radiated the warmth of a triumphant homecoming -
- [The Authentic Self: Sreetanwi on Mastering Creative & Academic Excellence](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-authentic-self-sreetanwi-on-mastering-creative-academic-excellence/) - Lopamudra interviews Sreetanwi Chakraborty, a poet, academic, and publisher, who reveals herliterary secrets, novella journey, and more. A Different Truths exclusive. Sreetanwi Chakraborty is a multifaceted voice in literature, known for wearing many hats. She is an Assistant Professor of English at Amity University Kolkata, the Chief Editor of Litinfinite Journal, and an accomplished poet Lopamudra interviews Sreetanwi Chakraborty, a poet, academic, and publisher, who reveals herliterary secrets, novella journey, and more. A Different Truths exclusive. Sreetanwi Chakraborty is a multifaceted voice in literature, known for wearing many hats. She is an Assistant Professor of English at Amity University Kolkata, the Chief Editor of Litinfinite Journal, and an accomplished poet -
- [Secret Power of the Ordinary: A Deep Dive into an Unshared Secret](https://www.differenttruths.com/secret-power-of-the-ordinary-a-deep-dive-into-an-unshared-secret/) - Sutanuka reviews Ketaki Datta's An Unshared Secret and Other Stories, a spectacular, unforgettable sorcery of ordinary lives and profound human truths, for Different Truths. Ketaki Datta is an academic poet, ace translator and short story writer based in Kolkata. An Unshared Secret and Other Stories is her latest collection of twenty short stories. In this collection, she Sutanuka reviews Ketaki Datta's An Unshared Secret and Other Stories, a spectacular, unforgettable sorcery of ordinary lives and profound human truths, for Different Truths. Ketaki Datta is an academic poet, ace translator and short story writer based in Kolkata. An Unshared Secret and Other Stories is her latest collection of twenty short stories. In this collection, she -
- [Trust’s Balance: Unlock the Secret to Authentic Relationships](https://www.differenttruths.com/trusts-balance-unlock-the-secret-to-authentic-relationships/) - Rajashree’s poem dwells on trust, a delicate thread of vulnerability and respect, easily broken yet essential for human fraternity and hope, for Different Truths. Trust is a delicate thread,Easily snapped,And requires care and caution,With honesty and a gentle pat. Built on ample vulnerability,Blossoms to spread the fragrance of brotherhood and fraternity,And is a bond of Rajashree’s poem dwells on trust, a delicate thread of vulnerability and respect, easily broken yet essential for human fraternity and hope, for Different Truths. Trust is a delicate thread,Easily snapped,And requires care and caution,With honesty and a gentle pat. Built on ample vulnerability,Blossoms to spread the fragrance of brotherhood and fraternity,And is a bond of -
- [Leaves of Silence: A Deep Dive into RK Singh's Introspective Collection](https://www.differenttruths.com/leaves-of-silence-a-deep-dive-into-rk-singhs-introspective-collection/) - Pravat reviews Leaves of Silence by Prof RK Singh, which masterfully blends psychoanalytical depth, economical verse, and Japanese short forms to explore existential angst, for Different Truths. Prof Ram Krishna Singh is an accomplished Indian English poet with expressive language entwined with symbolism. He is sensuous, and his poems are psychoanalytical. Prof Singh is recognised as Pravat reviews Leaves of Silence by Prof RK Singh, which masterfully blends psychoanalytical depth, economical verse, and Japanese short forms to explore existential angst, for Different Truths. Prof Ram Krishna Singh is an accomplished Indian English poet with expressive language entwined with symbolism. He is sensuous, and his poems are psychoanalytical. Prof Singh is recognised as -
- [Enchanting Debut: Unpacking the Magical New Fantasy Film, Gupi Gayen](https://www.differenttruths.com/enchanting-debut-unpacking-the-magical-new-fantasy-film-gupi-gayen/) - A delightful fantasy-fiction film, "Gupi Gayen," reviews Ruchira, delivers music, family drama, and a ghostly mentor, and entertains all ages for Different Truths. It's a delightful fantasy-fiction movie indeed! Both oldsters and youngsters are bound to be entertained. I’m talking about a recent film titled "Gupi Gayen," directed by Rajdeep Ghosh. This should not be confused with A delightful fantasy-fiction film, "Gupi Gayen," reviews Ruchira, delivers music, family drama, and a ghostly mentor, and entertains all ages for Different Truths. It's a delightful fantasy-fiction movie indeed! Both oldsters and youngsters are bound to be entertained. I’m talking about a recent film titled "Gupi Gayen," directed by Rajdeep Ghosh. This should not be confused with -
- [VIBGYOR: Sensation of Colour & Unpacking the Emotional Palette](https://www.differenttruths.com/vibgyor-sensation-of-colour-unpacking-the-emotional-palette/) - A striking vision of Spring personified, Soumik’s poem paints a vibrant, rainbow-hued body for Different Truths. Her left hand is tinged with violetThe right indigoThe bare waist, the vast ocean blueThighs, the lustrous greenThe bowl of her knees, all yellowishThe feet are smeared with orangesAnd the toes like a newlywed brideBlushed redShe is Spring personifiedAll A striking vision of Spring personified, Soumik’s poem paints a vibrant, rainbow-hued body for Different Truths. Her left hand is tinged with violetThe right indigoThe bare waist, the vast ocean blueThighs, the lustrous greenThe bowl of her knees, all yellowishThe feet are smeared with orangesAnd the toes like a newlywed brideBlushed redShe is Spring personifiedAll -
- [Tragic Red Fort Blast: 8 Dead, Shocking Casualties in Delhi Car Explosion](https://www.differenttruths.com/tragic-red-fort-blast-8-dead-shocking-casualties-in-delhi-car-explosion/) - CRISIS BREAKING: Red Fort blast kills eight. Delhi on high alert as police investigate 'Explosion' vs. 'Attack' Cause, reports Rita, from New Delhi, for Different Truths. NEW DELHI: A powerful, high-intensity explosion ripped through a parked car near Delhi’s historic Red Fort Metro Station (Gate No. 1) on Monday evening (Nov 10), resulting in multiple casualties CRISIS BREAKING: Red Fort blast kills eight. Delhi on high alert as police investigate 'Explosion' vs. 'Attack' Cause, reports Rita, from New Delhi, for Different Truths. NEW DELHI: A powerful, high-intensity explosion ripped through a parked car near Delhi’s historic Red Fort Metro Station (Gate No. 1) on Monday evening (Nov 10), resulting in multiple casualties -
- [Deep Work Secrets: How to Master the Flow State for Peak Productivity](https://www.differenttruths.com/deep-work-secrets-how-to-master-the-flow-state-for-peak-productivity/) - Dr Reema discovers how purposeful, immersive activities like art become your powerful, transformative path to meditation and profound "flow," for Different Truths. Being a person with a background in Psychology, I have always and will advocate meditation. However, the saying, ‘Practice what you preach,’ would arouse feelings of guilt inside me, as I am not Dr Reema discovers how purposeful, immersive activities like art become your powerful, transformative path to meditation and profound "flow," for Different Truths. Being a person with a background in Psychology, I have always and will advocate meditation. However, the saying, ‘Practice what you preach,’ would arouse feelings of guilt inside me, as I am not -
- [Discover the Core Meaning of a Cool Embrace and Unwilling Farewell](https://www.differenttruths.com/discover-the-core-meaning-of-a-cool-embrace-and-unwilling-farewell/) - Dr Molly’s poem celebrates nature's profound connection: hugging trees and pet dog, finding resilient strength and solace in the intermingling spirit of my habitat, for Different Truths. When I leave themI hug my trees, bid theman unwilling farewellthough fo a small respite... They too nod me byewith leaves fanningas a cool embrace.wonder how the very Dr Molly’s poem celebrates nature's profound connection: hugging trees and pet dog, finding resilient strength and solace in the intermingling spirit of my habitat, for Different Truths. When I leave themI hug my trees, bid theman unwilling farewellthough fo a small respite... They too nod me byewith leaves fanningas a cool embrace.wonder how the very -
- [Surrender to the Unseen Current of Universal Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/surrender-to-the-unseen-current-of-universal-love/) - Sayantani’s poem embraces your true ardour, letting go of the past's grey poison and finding mellifluous peace within rebirth, for Different Truths. Agree to live, a life is worth livingNo more grey poisonNo more dissembling one's own ardourErstwhile, the sunshine shall really shineUpon thy palm...empty palmWaving to the love of unconsciousnessLeaving all the homesicknessAnd embracing Sayantani’s poem embraces your true ardour, letting go of the past's grey poison and finding mellifluous peace within rebirth, for Different Truths. Agree to live, a life is worth livingNo more grey poisonNo more dissembling one's own ardourErstwhile, the sunshine shall really shineUpon thy palm...empty palmWaving to the love of unconsciousnessLeaving all the homesicknessAnd embracing -
- [Why are we a Nation of Citizens Without Conscience?](https://www.differenttruths.com/why-are-we-a-nation-of-citizens-without-conscience/) - Are we a nation that plays the blame game best and points fingers at others? All these are done to shirk away our own responsibilities, states Hemashri, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Within a couple of hours of joining in a new district, a university classmate called on me. I was naturally Are we a nation that plays the blame game best and points fingers at others? All these are done to shirk away our own responsibilities, states Hemashri, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Within a couple of hours of joining in a new district, a university classmate called on me. I was naturally -
- [Unstoppable Serenity: The Secret to a Tranquil Release](https://www.differenttruths.com/unstoppable-serenity-the-secret-to-a-tranquil-release/) - Shernaz’s poem is a serene farewell: Embracing peace and gratitude after a life lived with grace, dignity, and a full spectrum of emotions, for Different Truths. When the last few breaths linger in my lungsRelease me, let me go tranquillyI have lived my life well with grace and dignitythrough the sizzling array of emotions, life churns Shernaz’s poem is a serene farewell: Embracing peace and gratitude after a life lived with grace, dignity, and a full spectrum of emotions, for Different Truths. When the last few breaths linger in my lungsRelease me, let me go tranquillyI have lived my life well with grace and dignitythrough the sizzling array of emotions, life churns -
- [Seemaheen Vanguard: Experience the Limitless Scope of Malashri Lal's Imagination](https://www.differenttruths.com/seemaheen-vanguard-experience-the-limitless-scope-of-malashri-lals-imagination/) - Urna reviews Malashri Lal's Signing in the Air, a profound collection, brilliantly exploring consciousness, myth, and the resilient feminine power within a boundless poetic canvas, for Different Truths. Any attempts to describe Malashri Lal’s poetry must begin at the nuanced, observational liminality of her poetics, shimmering with the iridescence of where words pivot into being more Urna reviews Malashri Lal's Signing in the Air, a profound collection, brilliantly exploring consciousness, myth, and the resilient feminine power within a boundless poetic canvas, for Different Truths. Any attempts to describe Malashri Lal’s poetry must begin at the nuanced, observational liminality of her poetics, shimmering with the iridescence of where words pivot into being more -
- [Of Udaipur, Padmavati Controversy and Yummy Laal Maans, a Rajasthani Dish](https://www.differenttruths.com/of-udaipur-padmavati-controversy-and-yummy-laal-maans-a-rajasthani-dish/) - Sarika takes us through enchanting Udaipur, its palaces, and forts, the many tales of valour, the controversy surrounding a film, Padmavati. She shares a yummy Rajasthani cuisine, Laal Maans, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Rajasthan is news these days because of the Padmavati controversy. Well, though the movie is yet to be Sarika takes us through enchanting Udaipur, its palaces, and forts, the many tales of valour, the controversy surrounding a film, Padmavati. She shares a yummy Rajasthani cuisine, Laal Maans, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Rajasthan is news these days because of the Padmavati controversy. Well, though the movie is yet to be -
- [Spotlight: Mahua Sen's Translation Preserves the Soul of the Original](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-mahua-sens-translation-preserves-the-soul-of-the-original/) - Dr Kumar Malay reviews Mahua Sen’s translation of Machhli Mari Hui, delivering Rajkamal Chaudhary's original's raw, powerful, and timeless literary genius, for Different Truths. I first read Rajkamal Chaudhary’s novel, Machhli Mari Hui, back in 1989, and it instantly turned me into a devoted admirer of his writing. The version I read then was in Hindi. Dr Kumar Malay reviews Mahua Sen’s translation of Machhli Mari Hui, delivering Rajkamal Chaudhary's original's raw, powerful, and timeless literary genius, for Different Truths. I first read Rajkamal Chaudhary’s novel, Machhli Mari Hui, back in 1989, and it instantly turned me into a devoted admirer of his writing. The version I read then was in Hindi. -
- [Ethical Blueprint: Navigating War, Displacement, and Cultural Deracination](https://www.differenttruths.com/ethical-blueprint-navigating-war-displacement-and-cultural-deracination/) - Prof Nandini reviews CHICAGO–125, that triumphantly reclaims Swami Vivekananda’s universal vision, offering a critical compass for our fractured modern world, exclusively for Different Truths. This volume, CHICAGO–125 critically engages with the continuum of comparative philosophy, aesthetics and intercultural ethics, emphasising the editor’s accomplishment in renewing the universal and humanistic legacy of Swami Vivekananda for a fractured modern Prof Nandini reviews CHICAGO–125, that triumphantly reclaims Swami Vivekananda’s universal vision, offering a critical compass for our fractured modern world, exclusively for Different Truths. This volume, CHICAGO–125 critically engages with the continuum of comparative philosophy, aesthetics and intercultural ethics, emphasising the editor’s accomplishment in renewing the universal and humanistic legacy of Swami Vivekananda for a fractured modern -
- [How Krishna Silences the Storms to Manifest Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-krishna-silences-the-storms-to-manifest-love/) - Arindam's poem, inspired by Baul, explores themes of divine connection, nature's power, love/loss, and spiritual liberation, for Different Truths. Lashed by the winds, I am God’s madcap, Strumming and singing of love and loss – In the flute of the Bansidhar, Yamuna Danced with glee; little did it know that He reigned in and silenced Arindam's poem, inspired by Baul, explores themes of divine connection, nature's power, love/loss, and spiritual liberation, for Different Truths. Lashed by the winds, I am God’s madcap, Strumming and singing of love and loss – In the flute of the Bansidhar, Yamuna Danced with glee; little did it know that He reigned in and silenced -
- [Focus: How Crippling Incarceration Forged Immortal Enlightenment](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-how-crippling-incarceration-forged-immortal-enlightenment/) - Prof. Malashri reviews Alok Bhalla's translation of 'Kumarajiva: A Buddhist Monk on the Silk Road' for Different Truths, detailing the scholar-monk's journey translating profound wisdom despite crippling adversity. “Buddham saranam gacchami", a chant that resonates through the ages, in association with Dhamma (religion) and Sangha (community), the three principal tenets of Buddhism. Yet there are exceptional teachers whose destiny Prof. Malashri reviews Alok Bhalla's translation of 'Kumarajiva: A Buddhist Monk on the Silk Road' for Different Truths, detailing the scholar-monk's journey translating profound wisdom despite crippling adversity. “Buddham saranam gacchami", a chant that resonates through the ages, in association with Dhamma (religion) and Sangha (community), the three principal tenets of Buddhism. Yet there are exceptional teachers whose destiny -
- [Unleash Your Radiance: The Ultimate Guide to Beauty Parlour Secrets](https://www.differenttruths.com/__trashed-2/) - Ruchira observes that in a cosmetic haven, the modern beauty parlour is a vibrant hub of transformation and essential social connection, for Different Truths. That’s a familiar line from a famous, quoted English poem by Mary Howitt. Written way back in 1828, it is apparently a cautionary tale for little children to steer clear of Ruchira observes that in a cosmetic haven, the modern beauty parlour is a vibrant hub of transformation and essential social connection, for Different Truths. That’s a familiar line from a famous, quoted English poem by Mary Howitt. Written way back in 1828, it is apparently a cautionary tale for little children to steer clear of -
- [Crisis to Catalyst: How Profound Pain Fuels Lasting Transformation](https://www.differenttruths.com/crisis-to-catalyst-how-profound-pain-fuels-lasting-transformation/) - Francesco’s poem evokes cries, betrayal, and bitter carnage that flowed from the darkness. Explore the shadow work of facing profound indifference and stolen hope, for Different Truths. Scarredby foulindifference,I heard criesstolen moansvile betrayalflowingfrom the cesspoolsteeped in bittecarnage.Nor were youa bold dreaman execrated sailing shipa brave warriora true witnessof the infinitecouragean alabasterfortressson of theredsunset. Picture design Francesco’s poem evokes cries, betrayal, and bitter carnage that flowed from the darkness. Explore the shadow work of facing profound indifference and stolen hope, for Different Truths. Scarredby foulindifference,I heard criesstolen moansvile betrayalflowingfrom the cesspoolsteeped in bittecarnage.Nor were youa bold dreaman execrated sailing shipa brave warriora true witnessof the infinitecouragean alabasterfortressson of theredsunset. Picture design -
- [Cracking the Code: The Secret to Ever-Evolving Personal Growth](https://www.differenttruths.com/cracking-the-code-the-secret-to-ever-evolving-personal-growth/) - Mowmita states that life is a kaleidoscope: every twist reveals a dazzling new perspective. Adjust your focus to unlock profound insights and possibilities for Different Truths. Imagine gazing into a kaleidoscope, a mesmerising optical instrument that transforms your view into a dazzling display of colours and patterns. It features three reflective surfaces artfully angled towards Mowmita states that life is a kaleidoscope: every twist reveals a dazzling new perspective. Adjust your focus to unlock profound insights and possibilities for Different Truths. Imagine gazing into a kaleidoscope, a mesmerising optical instrument that transforms your view into a dazzling display of colours and patterns. It features three reflective surfaces artfully angled towards -
- [My Silence/ I Cherish a Leap of Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/my-silence-i-cherish-a-leap-of-love/) - Here are two poems by Sarala, in Different Truths. The first poem is inward-looking, a tribute to a mother. The second verse is an outward journey, where the poet expresses herlove to people around her, including the poor and needy My Silence In my silent hours Sitting on the floor cool Inside the four walls of my Here are two poems by Sarala, in Different Truths. The first poem is inward-looking, a tribute to a mother. The second verse is an outward journey, where the poet expresses herlove to people around her, including the poor and needy My Silence In my silent hours Sitting on the floor cool Inside the four walls of my -
- [DST: The Ebb and Flow of the Flux of Time](https://www.differenttruths.com/dst-the-ebb-and-flow-of-the-flux-of-time/) - The Greek philosopher Heraclitus likened time to the constant flow of river water. Time present is always in flux. It’s ephemeral. Man has grappled with time since eons. Here Anumita tells us about Daylight Saving Time (DST), when time is shifted an hour either way. It’s a practice in 70 countries worldwide. "No man ever steps in the The Greek philosopher Heraclitus likened time to the constant flow of river water. Time present is always in flux. It’s ephemeral. Man has grappled with time since eons. Here Anumita tells us about Daylight Saving Time (DST), when time is shifted an hour either way. It’s a practice in 70 countries worldwide. "No man ever steps in the -
- [Beyond the Love Song: Exploring Desire and Darkness in Lahiri’s Poetry](https://www.differenttruths.com/beyond-the-love-song-exploring-desire-and-darkness-in-lahiris-poetry/) - Uncover the powerful trinity: Lilith, Radha, and Bhanumati. Gopal Lahiri's poetry explores these legendary women, merging myth and the modern psyche, for Different Truths. A review by Duane. Lilith. Radha. Bhanumati. Aside from a few place names, Gopal Lahiri mostly avoids personal nouns. Except for three mythological/literary females, he only addresses anonymous second-person figures. Although Uncover the powerful trinity: Lilith, Radha, and Bhanumati. Gopal Lahiri's poetry explores these legendary women, merging myth and the modern psyche, for Different Truths. A review by Duane. Lilith. Radha. Bhanumati. Aside from a few place names, Gopal Lahiri mostly avoids personal nouns. Except for three mythological/literary females, he only addresses anonymous second-person figures. Although -
- [Spotlight: Powerful Empathy Coaching Transforms Child Tantrums into Connection](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-powerful-empathy-coaching-transforms-child-tantrums-into-connection/) - Rita, for Different Truths, elucidates five powerful pillars for parents to rebuild family calm, transforming anxiety, strengthening connection, and resolving conflict through deliberate daily action. The autumn light that fell through the kitchen window had a thin, accusing quality. It illuminated the dust motes dancing over the breakfast table, and it seemed to amplify the Rita, for Different Truths, elucidates five powerful pillars for parents to rebuild family calm, transforming anxiety, strengthening connection, and resolving conflict through deliberate daily action. The autumn light that fell through the kitchen window had a thin, accusing quality. It illuminated the dust motes dancing over the breakfast table, and it seemed to amplify the -
- [Focus: Tracing Khadi’s Incredible Journey from Movement to Market](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-tracing-khadis-incredible-journey-from-movement-to-market/) - Dr Sona's poem for Different Truths dwells on Khadi: the ultimate sustainable statement, weaving India's dreams of self-reliance, ethical luxury, and global fashion revival. Khadi! Not just a wordIt's a feeling, a sensibility,An entire world in itself; Khadi! Not just a clothIt's a ritual, a culture,A complete way of life; Khadi! Not just a fabricIt's Dr Sona's poem for Different Truths dwells on Khadi: the ultimate sustainable statement, weaving India's dreams of self-reliance, ethical luxury, and global fashion revival. Khadi! Not just a wordIt's a feeling, a sensibility,An entire world in itself; Khadi! Not just a clothIt's a ritual, a culture,A complete way of life; Khadi! Not just a fabricIt's -
- [Beyond Borders: Challenging the Youth Mindset About Settling Overseas ](https://www.differenttruths.com/beyond-borders-challenging-the-youth-mindset-about-settling-overseas/) - Driven by a restless heart, Sushil sought global horizons but discovered that true belonging, purpose, and fulfilment are found only at home, for Different Truths. It all began when I was about to complete my bachelor’s degree, and the thought of going abroad first began to take root in my mind. Honestly, I had never Driven by a restless heart, Sushil sought global horizons but discovered that true belonging, purpose, and fulfilment are found only at home, for Different Truths. It all began when I was about to complete my bachelor’s degree, and the thought of going abroad first began to take root in my mind. Honestly, I had never -
- [Heal the Heartbreak: Transforming Cynosure into PureLove](https://www.differenttruths.com/heal-the-heartbreak-transforming-cynosure-into-purelove/) - Sayantani's poem, featured in Different Truths, explores the theme of waiting in the void for a journeying love, reflected in the ocean's saltiness and tearful longing. You went on a journey of avidnessKept me waiting on the threshold of the voidThe ocean is full of lonely stepsIs it just for me? You are there in Sayantani's poem, featured in Different Truths, explores the theme of waiting in the void for a journeying love, reflected in the ocean's saltiness and tearful longing. You went on a journey of avidnessKept me waiting on the threshold of the voidThe ocean is full of lonely stepsIs it just for me? You are there in -
- [Focus: Why Unwritten Indian Practices Transcend Superstition? ](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-why-unwritten-indian-practices-transcend-superstition/) - Ruchira dwells on unwritten customs—from gift-giving to food exchange—that are not superstitions, but powerful, humane remnants of a golden era of cooperation, exclusively for Different Truths. These are not superstitions; instead, these unwritten practices are humane and touching. I am completely averse to all sorts of superstitions, period. I find them highly obnoxious and inhuman. Ruchira dwells on unwritten customs—from gift-giving to food exchange—that are not superstitions, but powerful, humane remnants of a golden era of cooperation, exclusively for Different Truths. These are not superstitions; instead, these unwritten practices are humane and touching. I am completely averse to all sorts of superstitions, period. I find them highly obnoxious and inhuman. -
- [Unlocking Terror: Confronting the Ghoulish Stranger at the Fireside](https://www.differenttruths.com/unlocking-terror-confronting-the-ghoulish-stranger-at-the-fireside/) - Mowmita’s Halloween poem: A lone desk ponderer confronts midnight terror and a ghoulish presence, finding ultimate salvation through spiritual faith and light, for Different Truths. When I sit at my desk at midnightPondering on my thoughtsUnder the silver moonlightAt first, I saw the viewTrembled down with frightThe stranger at my firesideThat creeps in front of Mowmita’s Halloween poem: A lone desk ponderer confronts midnight terror and a ghoulish presence, finding ultimate salvation through spiritual faith and light, for Different Truths. When I sit at my desk at midnightPondering on my thoughtsUnder the silver moonlightAt first, I saw the viewTrembled down with frightThe stranger at my firesideThat creeps in front of -
- [No Homecoming Ever](https://www.differenttruths.com/no-homecoming-ever/) - Three perspectives of an evocative poem by Mamta. A dinner thrown as farewellThe guests lovingly swellAmbience, menu perfectThe bar too well lacedThe mood quasi-festiveA loving couple restiveAfter three quarters of nested lifeThe coherent dilemmaOf living or leaving loses fluencyUprooted forcibly, they now talk relocation *** He Dining in his favourite restaurantWill there be a next Three perspectives of an evocative poem by Mamta. A dinner thrown as farewellThe guests lovingly swellAmbience, menu perfectThe bar too well lacedThe mood quasi-festiveA loving couple restiveAfter three quarters of nested lifeThe coherent dilemmaOf living or leaving loses fluencyUprooted forcibly, they now talk relocation *** He Dining in his favourite restaurantWill there be a next -
- [Focus: Where is the Love When People Die Alone in Crowds?](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-where-is-the-love-when-people-die-alone-in-crowds/) - Dr Dhiraj states that the ancient wisdom of dignified death meets a humble bee's procession, revealing a profound lack of love and companionship in modern life, exclusively for Different Truths. An old Indian is saying — Fortunate is the one who gets four shoulders to carry their body to the cremation ground. It speaks of Dr Dhiraj states that the ancient wisdom of dignified death meets a humble bee's procession, revealing a profound lack of love and companionship in modern life, exclusively for Different Truths. An old Indian is saying — Fortunate is the one who gets four shoulders to carry their body to the cremation ground. It speaks of -
- [Unlocking 2047: Decoding the Viksit Bharat Pledge and Its Time Horizon](https://www.differenttruths.com/unlocking-2047-decoding-the-viksit-bharat-pledge-and-its-time-horizon/) - Prof Bhaskar opines that "Viksit Bharat, 2047" focuses on the economy, overlooking that India's prehistoric civilisation and society are the true, eternal foundation, exclusively for Different Truths. The number of ways Bharat is being perceived is uncountable because Bharat is a civilisation. Documenting this civilisation is a herculean task, if possible, for its prehistoric nature. The Prof Bhaskar opines that "Viksit Bharat, 2047" focuses on the economy, overlooking that India's prehistoric civilisation and society are the true, eternal foundation, exclusively for Different Truths. The number of ways Bharat is being perceived is uncountable because Bharat is a civilisation. Documenting this civilisation is a herculean task, if possible, for its prehistoric nature. The -
- [The Timeless Pearls Life Bestows Upon Us](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-timeless-pearls-life-bestows-upon-us/) - Francesco’s poem embraces the sacred wisdom of life, master of time, confronting the darkness of the self and the tyranny of ego, for Different Truths. O life,my life,who havegiven mepearls of the sacredwisdomand grains of lightsteeped in humblewill.Welcome the word,masterof time,far from a thousandwounds,gentle mirrorof streets pavedby silent footstepsand young livesstill enclosedin the maternal womb.Contemplateyour Francesco’s poem embraces the sacred wisdom of life, master of time, confronting the darkness of the self and the tyranny of ego, for Different Truths. O life,my life,who havegiven mepearls of the sacredwisdomand grains of lightsteeped in humblewill.Welcome the word,masterof time,far from a thousandwounds,gentle mirrorof streets pavedby silent footstepsand young livesstill enclosedin the maternal womb.Contemplateyour -
- [Focus: The Role of Cultural Politics in the Environmental Debate](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-role-of-cultural-politics-in-the-environmental-debate/) - Rita questions, why do the environmental spotlight intensely target Diwali's spike, overlooking the catastrophic, year-round pollution from industry and conflict? An exclusive for Different Truths. The question raised cuts to the heart of a global paradox: In a world scarred by armed conflicts, relentless industrial output, and massive year-round pollution sources, why does the environmental Rita questions, why do the environmental spotlight intensely target Diwali's spike, overlooking the catastrophic, year-round pollution from industry and conflict? An exclusive for Different Truths. The question raised cuts to the heart of a global paradox: In a world scarred by armed conflicts, relentless industrial output, and massive year-round pollution sources, why does the environmental -
- [Why can’t we Trust Peace Chiselled on Vested Interests!](https://www.differenttruths.com/why-cant-we-trust-peace-chiselled-on-vested-interests/) - Dr Molly’s poem describes fallen humanity crying out "Bargained Peace", a painful illusion built on vested interests, fuelling endless cycles of war, greed, and destruction, for Different Truths. Bargained Peace, You have fallen!Is it Peace Piecemeal!How can I trust you'bargained peace ' chiselled on vested interests veiled,though collective efforts of human goodwill tries hard to Dr Molly’s poem describes fallen humanity crying out "Bargained Peace", a painful illusion built on vested interests, fuelling endless cycles of war, greed, and destruction, for Different Truths. Bargained Peace, You have fallen!Is it Peace Piecemeal!How can I trust you'bargained peace ' chiselled on vested interests veiled,though collective efforts of human goodwill tries hard to -
- [The Glow Within: How Love and Light Reflect the Divine](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-glow-within-how-love-and-light-reflect-the-divine/) - Mowmita’s story is about a luminous reflection on fireflies, love, and light—where nature’s glow becomes a metaphor for inner radiance, joy, and soulful connection, for Different Truths. My story begins just over three years ago in London, when I looked out of our room window one night to see a light glowing down near the cherry Mowmita’s story is about a luminous reflection on fireflies, love, and light—where nature’s glow becomes a metaphor for inner radiance, joy, and soulful connection, for Different Truths. My story begins just over three years ago in London, when I looked out of our room window one night to see a light glowing down near the cherry -
- [Weddings, Chaos, and Charm: The Vibrant World of Love ka Jugaad](https://www.differenttruths.com/weddings-chaos-and-charm-the-vibrant-world-of-love-ka-jugaad/) - Sanjanthi reviews Love ka Jugaad, by Vinod Naraen — a tender tale of first love, identity, and belonging, radiating innocence, cultural warmth, and emotional depth for Different Truths. Love ka Jugaad is more than a story about fiercely innocent first love and the delightful chaos of weddings. It’s an endearing tale about identity, belonging, finding joy Sanjanthi reviews Love ka Jugaad, by Vinod Naraen — a tender tale of first love, identity, and belonging, radiating innocence, cultural warmth, and emotional depth for Different Truths. Love ka Jugaad is more than a story about fiercely innocent first love and the delightful chaos of weddings. It’s an endearing tale about identity, belonging, finding joy -
- [When Bama Kali Danced Through Fire: The Sacred Frenzy of Shantipur](https://www.differenttruths.com/when-bama-kali-danced-through-fire-the-sacred-frenzy-of-shantipur/) - Sonia reminisces that in Shantipur’s blazing night, Bama Kali’s immersion erupts in fire and devotion—where divine destruction births renewal, faith, and awakening, exclusively for Different Truths. They carry her like thunder. That was what I had thought when I had seen the procession as a young graduate student in Shantipur.Goddess Kali, draped in a sari, Sonia reminisces that in Shantipur’s blazing night, Bama Kali’s immersion erupts in fire and devotion—where divine destruction births renewal, faith, and awakening, exclusively for Different Truths. They carry her like thunder. That was what I had thought when I had seen the procession as a young graduate student in Shantipur.Goddess Kali, draped in a sari, -
- [The Burning White Rose and the Faith to Continue](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-burning-white-rose-and-the-faith-to-continue/) - Kamrun’s poem describes a burning white rose, for Different Truths, that in a dream reveals life’s truth—purpose is optional, but faith, trust, and humanity keep us alive. Last night in a dreamA white rose I had seen.Which blooms in the oven every day and nightBut the gorgeousness just shinesI know the meaning of red roses, Kamrun’s poem describes a burning white rose, for Different Truths, that in a dream reveals life’s truth—purpose is optional, but faith, trust, and humanity keep us alive. Last night in a dreamA white rose I had seen.Which blooms in the oven every day and nightBut the gorgeousness just shinesI know the meaning of red roses, -
- [The Dancing Lamp](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-dancing-lamp/) - Childhood and teenage are magical years. Two teenagers, Arun and Gaurishankar, witness a spooky incident. The midsummer nights’ eerie event scared them. Despite their fears, they recorded the details of the strange dancing lamp. Find out what happened when others got to know about it. Here’s an interesting account, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Two teenage Childhood and teenage are magical years. Two teenagers, Arun and Gaurishankar, witness a spooky incident. The midsummer nights’ eerie event scared them. Despite their fears, they recorded the details of the strange dancing lamp. Find out what happened when others got to know about it. Here’s an interesting account, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Two teenage -
- [Focus: A Civilisational Blueprint for a Resilient Economy](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-a-civilisational-blueprint-for-a-resilient-economy/) - Dheeraj opines that true economic development transcends GDP—rooted in ethics, culture, ecology, and community welfare, it nurtures holistic prosperity for generations to come, exclusively for Different Truths. Economic development is often measured in terms of GDP, industrial output, or technological advancement. While these metrics are important, they capture only a fragment of true progress. A Dheeraj opines that true economic development transcends GDP—rooted in ethics, culture, ecology, and community welfare, it nurtures holistic prosperity for generations to come, exclusively for Different Truths. Economic development is often measured in terms of GDP, industrial output, or technological advancement. While these metrics are important, they capture only a fragment of true progress. A -
- [From Tears to Triumph: An Autism Story](https://www.differenttruths.com/from-tears-to-triumph-an-autism-story/) - Mowmita dwells with Kate’s journey from diagnosis to leadership reflects courage, resilience, and hope—turning personal battles with autism into a movement for change, exclusively for Different Truths. From the early years, the prayers, the anxiety to know the answers, the diagnosis, the medical issues, the grief of not having a child and then the journey Mowmita dwells with Kate’s journey from diagnosis to leadership reflects courage, resilience, and hope—turning personal battles with autism into a movement for change, exclusively for Different Truths. From the early years, the prayers, the anxiety to know the answers, the diagnosis, the medical issues, the grief of not having a child and then the journey -
- [Focus: How ‘Patol Babu, Film Star’ Reflects Integrity in a Hollow World](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-how-patol-babu-film-star-reflects-integrity-in-a-hollow-world/) - Abhignya critiques book clubs that mirror society’s vanity and sincerity, where Satyajit Ray’s Patol Babu, Film Star, embodies integrity, defying the hollow lure of fame, for Different Truths. In the recent past, several book clubs have mushroomed in my town. It appears to be welcome news; book clubs might herald creativity, inclusivity, productivity, progressiveness, dialogue, Abhignya critiques book clubs that mirror society’s vanity and sincerity, where Satyajit Ray’s Patol Babu, Film Star, embodies integrity, defying the hollow lure of fame, for Different Truths. In the recent past, several book clubs have mushroomed in my town. It appears to be welcome news; book clubs might herald creativity, inclusivity, productivity, progressiveness, dialogue, -
- [The Silent Desert: A Transforming Journey Beyond Words](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-silent-desert-a-transforming-journey-beyond-words/) - Rojee talks about a silent desert, a shepherd, and a journey of wonder—where questions fade, stars whisper, and meaning lives between footsteps, for Different Truths. Once, you may have crossed a desert with a shepherd, the only companion, and you know it is not sand that gets you, it is silence. The silence does not Rojee talks about a silent desert, a shepherd, and a journey of wonder—where questions fade, stars whisper, and meaning lives between footsteps, for Different Truths. Once, you may have crossed a desert with a shepherd, the only companion, and you know it is not sand that gets you, it is silence. The silence does not -
- [Focus: How Proverbs Shape Speech, Beliefs, and Behaviour](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-how-proverbs-shape-speech-beliefs-and-behaviour/) - Ruchira opines that proverbs embody a nation’s cultural soul, weaving wisdom, humour, and philosophy into daily life, shaping speech, values, and traditions, for Different Truths. Proverbs: An inalienable part of a nation's cultural heritage. Having sprouted from the soil of a country...they got dexterously woven into its social fabric. Over the decades and centuries that Ruchira opines that proverbs embody a nation’s cultural soul, weaving wisdom, humour, and philosophy into daily life, shaping speech, values, and traditions, for Different Truths. Proverbs: An inalienable part of a nation's cultural heritage. Having sprouted from the soil of a country...they got dexterously woven into its social fabric. Over the decades and centuries that -
- [Jibanananda’s Kite: A Metaphor of Rebirth](https://www.differenttruths.com/jibananandas-kite-a-metaphor-of-rebirth/) - Kamrun’s poem dwells on a wingless kite that soars through pain and light, echoing Jibanananda’s laughter—where loss transforms into flight, freedom, and rebirth, for Different Truths. Jibanananda's kite now roams freely in the sand dunes.Black kites turn white in the blink of an eye. Its golden wings were cut off…Feet are slipped on the wheels Kamrun’s poem dwells on a wingless kite that soars through pain and light, echoing Jibanananda’s laughter—where loss transforms into flight, freedom, and rebirth, for Different Truths. Jibanananda's kite now roams freely in the sand dunes.Black kites turn white in the blink of an eye. Its golden wings were cut off…Feet are slipped on the wheels -
- [The Radiant Woman Who Refused to Conform](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-radiant-woman-who-refused-to-conform/) - Dr Roopali’s dwells on a fierce, radiant woman who owned her desires, music, and dreams—now a fleeting reflection lost in the quiet dust of twilight, for Different Truths. The one who was unafraid to speak her mind a woman who laughed unabashedly and the one that men wanted but were afraid of. For her, only Dr Roopali’s dwells on a fierce, radiant woman who owned her desires, music, and dreams—now a fleeting reflection lost in the quiet dust of twilight, for Different Truths. The one who was unafraid to speak her mind a woman who laughed unabashedly and the one that men wanted but were afraid of. For her, only -
- [Focus: The Politics and Travesty Behind the Peace Prize Ceremony](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-politics-and-travesty-behind-the-peace-prize-ceremony/) - Dr Partha critiques the Nobel Peace Prize, once a beacon of hope, now mirrors power politics—rewarding an empire’s obedience over genuine resistance and justice, exclusively for Different Truths. When Alfred Nobel wrote that his prize should honour those who “shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations,” he could hardly Dr Partha critiques the Nobel Peace Prize, once a beacon of hope, now mirrors power politics—rewarding an empire’s obedience over genuine resistance and justice, exclusively for Different Truths. When Alfred Nobel wrote that his prize should honour those who “shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations,” he could hardly -
- [Why “Vegetarian Biryani” Feels Like Love Lost in Bengal?](https://www.differenttruths.com/why-vegetarian-biryani-feels-like-love-lost-in-bengal/) - Sohini’s tongue-in-cheek take on biryani, for Bengalis, isn’t food—it’s emotion. Replacing mutton with paneer is not fusion; it's love lost and culinary betrayal, for Different Truths. Let’s not mince words (that’s for the biryani). For Bengalis, the phrase “vegetarian biryani” is not merely wrong — it’s sacrilegious. It’s the culinary equivalent of playing Rabindra Sangeet Sohini’s tongue-in-cheek take on biryani, for Bengalis, isn’t food—it’s emotion. Replacing mutton with paneer is not fusion; it's love lost and culinary betrayal, for Different Truths. Let’s not mince words (that’s for the biryani). For Bengalis, the phrase “vegetarian biryani” is not merely wrong — it’s sacrilegious. It’s the culinary equivalent of playing Rabindra Sangeet -
- [Death is a Pause, Not End: A Cosmic Reflection](https://www.differenttruths.com/death-is-a-pause-not-end-a-cosmic-reflection/) - Dr Molly’s poem describes a soul speaking beyond the grave—where death is not an end but a serene pause in the eternal cosmic journey, for Different Truths. Interred deep in coffinedburrows of earthmy body lies frozen,the withered seed huskof a former selfthe empty carcassof a liberated soul!my consciousness has transcendedthe temporal joining thecosmic... space, time Dr Molly’s poem describes a soul speaking beyond the grave—where death is not an end but a serene pause in the eternal cosmic journey, for Different Truths. Interred deep in coffinedburrows of earthmy body lies frozen,the withered seed huskof a former selfthe empty carcassof a liberated soul!my consciousness has transcendedthe temporal joining thecosmic... space, time -
- [At a Crossroads: Navigating Nepal’s Financial Future](https://www.differenttruths.com/at-a-crossroads-navigating-nepals-financial-future/) - Rita opines that Nepal’s economy faces a defining moment, shaped by structural weaknesses, trade imbalances, political instability, and heavy reliance on remittances, exclusively for Different Truths. Nepal's economy stands at a critical juncture, facing a complex interplay of challenges that have built up over time. It's not a crisis but rather a culmination of deep-rooted Rita opines that Nepal’s economy faces a defining moment, shaped by structural weaknesses, trade imbalances, political instability, and heavy reliance on remittances, exclusively for Different Truths. Nepal's economy stands at a critical juncture, facing a complex interplay of challenges that have built up over time. It's not a crisis but rather a culmination of deep-rooted -
- [Why Jagjit Singh’s Voice & Love Songs Rule the Hearts of Millions](https://www.differenttruths.com/why-jagjit-singhs-voice-love-songs-rule-the-hearts-of-millions/) - Dr Dhiraj’s tribute to Jagjit Singh, the Ghazal King, whose timeless voice still heals countless hearts, on his 14th death anniversary, exclusively for Different Truths. October 10, 2025, marks the 14th death anniversary of the great Indian composer, singer, and musician Jagjit Singh—the day when his velvet voice fell silent, yet his legacy continues to resonate Dr Dhiraj’s tribute to Jagjit Singh, the Ghazal King, whose timeless voice still heals countless hearts, on his 14th death anniversary, exclusively for Different Truths. October 10, 2025, marks the 14th death anniversary of the great Indian composer, singer, and musician Jagjit Singh—the day when his velvet voice fell silent, yet his legacy continues to resonate -
- [Throb in my Vein](https://www.differenttruths.com/throb-in-my-vein/) - Strange are the twists and turns of life. Here the protagonist of Anumita’s story finds herself caught in layers of whirlwinds, of storms raging within her. She blanks out and moves mechanically. A deep tragedy manifests in strange ways. The protagonist finds that endings often contain beginnings too. A soulful short story for Different Truths. Walking past the Strange are the twists and turns of life. Here the protagonist of Anumita’s story finds herself caught in layers of whirlwinds, of storms raging within her. She blanks out and moves mechanically. A deep tragedy manifests in strange ways. The protagonist finds that endings often contain beginnings too. A soulful short story for Different Truths. Walking past the -
- [Medicine Meets Art: Healing in Stanzas and Strokes](https://www.differenttruths.com/medicine-meets-art-healing-in-stanzas-and-strokes/) - Anita Sharma interviews Dr Amitabh Mitra to explore where art meets medicine, revealing how empathy transforms healing, exclusively for Different Truths. In a candid conversation, Anita Sharma—a Global Learning Strategist known for her interdisciplinary approach to education and storytelling—engages Dr Amitabh Mitra in a dialogue that traverses the emotional landscapes of trauma care, the poetic Anita Sharma interviews Dr Amitabh Mitra to explore where art meets medicine, revealing how empathy transforms healing, exclusively for Different Truths. In a candid conversation, Anita Sharma—a Global Learning Strategist known for her interdisciplinary approach to education and storytelling—engages Dr Amitabh Mitra in a dialogue that traverses the emotional landscapes of trauma care, the poetic -
- [Long-Term Outlook: Is GST 2.0 a Game-Changer for India?](https://www.differenttruths.com/long-term-outlook-is-gst-2-0-a-game-changer-for-india/) - Akash looks at India’s GST 2.0, launched on September 22, 2025, which streamlines tax slabs, boosts consumer savings, and redefines indirect taxation efficiency nationwide, for Different Truths. On 22 September 2025, India’s revised Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, widely referred to as GST 2.0, came into effect, introducing one of the most significant overhauls Akash looks at India’s GST 2.0, launched on September 22, 2025, which streamlines tax slabs, boosts consumer savings, and redefines indirect taxation efficiency nationwide, for Different Truths. On 22 September 2025, India’s revised Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, widely referred to as GST 2.0, came into effect, introducing one of the most significant overhauls -
- [Festive Chaos at Home: The Hidden Cost of Celebration](https://www.differenttruths.com/festive-chaos-at-home-the-hidden-cost-of-celebration/) - Ruchira reminisces that India’s grand festival season brings joy and chaos—when celebrations begin, domestic help vanish, and households tumble into temporary turmoil, for Different Truths. With the advent of the annual fiesta season (as well as the occasional events during other parts of the year), the hearts of most householders (read: homemakers) are filled with dread. Ruchira reminisces that India’s grand festival season brings joy and chaos—when celebrations begin, domestic help vanish, and households tumble into temporary turmoil, for Different Truths. With the advent of the annual fiesta season (as well as the occasional events during other parts of the year), the hearts of most householders (read: homemakers) are filled with dread. -
- [Migration of the Mind: A Search for Identity](https://www.differenttruths.com/migration-of-the-mind-a-search-for-identity/) - Students from varied nationalities, states and languages came together sharing information about culture, language, and lifestyles. It encouraged interest and acceptance among the classmates for each other, informs Dr. Deepanita. An exclusive for Different Truths. “Where the mind is without fear…”. Well, the mind is constantly in search of that perfect unknown land. The land
- [Environmental Decay and the Lost Love of Life](https://www.differenttruths.com/environmental-decay-and-the-lost-love-of-life/) - Rajashree’s poetic reflection on love, life, and survival amid pollution, chaos, and the fading harmony of our wounded Earth, for Different Truths. Life does not hold lives as before Swept by whirling windBathed under the SunshineAspiring to the touch of a gentle breezeScares and frightens it more and moreYet I love you, life much as Rajashree’s poetic reflection on love, life, and survival amid pollution, chaos, and the fading harmony of our wounded Earth, for Different Truths. Life does not hold lives as before Swept by whirling windBathed under the SunshineAspiring to the touch of a gentle breezeScares and frightens it more and moreYet I love you, life much as -
- [Silent Drums: Durga Puja Ends, But Kolkata’s Heart Still Bleeds](https://www.differenttruths.com/silent-drums-durga-puja-ends-but-kolkatas-heart-still-bleeds/) - Looking back, Sayantani reminds us that Durga Puja’s end unveils Kolkata’s hidden truths—between devotion, despair, and ecological guilt, the lessons we still ignore, exclusively for Different Truths. The dhaak (large war drums) beats rhythm fades away, the crowds disperse, the Goddess graces her with one final magical smile before she’s lowered into the Ganga. “Asche bochor abaar hobe” (next Looking back, Sayantani reminds us that Durga Puja’s end unveils Kolkata’s hidden truths—between devotion, despair, and ecological guilt, the lessons we still ignore, exclusively for Different Truths. The dhaak (large war drums) beats rhythm fades away, the crowds disperse, the Goddess graces her with one final magical smile before she’s lowered into the Ganga. “Asche bochor abaar hobe” (next -
- [The Morning Sky of White Flowers: A Metaphor for Hope](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-morning-sky-of-white-flowers-a-metaphor-for-hope/) - Kamrun’s poem is a reflection on guilt, forgiveness, and rebirth. This verse explores humanity’s awakening amid nature’s grace and the mysteries of the cosmos, for Different Truths. Passing every ripple of the whirling seaand I stare.Forget every regret that makes me bare.Relaxing, fervent west breeze touches my hairand my body and soul can feel that Kamrun’s poem is a reflection on guilt, forgiveness, and rebirth. This verse explores humanity’s awakening amid nature’s grace and the mysteries of the cosmos, for Different Truths. Passing every ripple of the whirling seaand I stare.Forget every regret that makes me bare.Relaxing, fervent west breeze touches my hairand my body and soul can feel that -
- [Cultural Insight: Narkel Sondesh in Autumnal Puja Celebrations](https://www.differenttruths.com/cultural-insight-narkel-sondesh-in-autumnal-puja-celebrations/) - Experience authentic Bengali bliss: whip up traditional Narkel Sondesh, a fragrant coconut delight that embodies Durga Puja’s sweet farewell and festive magic, with Sarika, exclusively for Different Truths. Life has changed so much. Another shorotkal (autumn) had arrived, and once again Maa Durga came home with all her grace and power. She left for her abode in Kailash, Experience authentic Bengali bliss: whip up traditional Narkel Sondesh, a fragrant coconut delight that embodies Durga Puja’s sweet farewell and festive magic, with Sarika, exclusively for Different Truths. Life has changed so much. Another shorotkal (autumn) had arrived, and once again Maa Durga came home with all her grace and power. She left for her abode in Kailash, -
- [Why Reading Wins in Virtual Autism and Early Childhood Development](https://www.differenttruths.com/why-reading-wins-in-virtual-autism-and-early-childhood-development/) - Veena opines that too much screen time mimics autism-like symptoms in children. Stories, not screens, build brains. Balance, not bans, is the answer, exclusively for Different Truths. If parenting in the digital age had a slogan, it would probably be: “Just one more video.” From Peppa Pig to YouTube Kids, screens promise quiet—precious commodities in Veena opines that too much screen time mimics autism-like symptoms in children. Stories, not screens, build brains. Balance, not bans, is the answer, exclusively for Different Truths. If parenting in the digital age had a slogan, it would probably be: “Just one more video.” From Peppa Pig to YouTube Kids, screens promise quiet—precious commodities in -
- [Love Like the Sea: Mysterious, Wild, and Wonderfully Unpredictable](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-like-the-sea-mysterious-wild-and-wonderfully-unpredictable/) - Francesco’s evocative poem shows how love drifts like the sea—mysterious, deep, and timeless. In its tides, we lose ourselves and find something eternal, for Different Truths. It's like the seaour lifewords flowthoughts sinkmute summer eveningsthat silently carve furrowsstir heartsin the dreamsof shipwrecked peoplelovers' wreckson the shoresof the golden shoresof eternal passions.It's like the seaof lifedrifting Francesco’s evocative poem shows how love drifts like the sea—mysterious, deep, and timeless. In its tides, we lose ourselves and find something eternal, for Different Truths. It's like the seaour lifewords flowthoughts sinkmute summer eveningsthat silently carve furrowsstir heartsin the dreamsof shipwrecked peoplelovers' wreckson the shoresof the golden shoresof eternal passions.It's like the seaof lifedrifting -
- [Unprecedented Instability: France’s Third Government Collapses in a Year](https://www.differenttruths.com/unprecedented-instability-frances-third-government-collapses-in-a-year/) - Rita looks at France's political crisis that deepens: another government toppled amid a fragmented parliament, following Macron's failed snap election gamble, exclusively for Different Truths. France has been plunged into a new political crisis after the government led by Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a vote of no confidence in the National Assembly and was Rita looks at France's political crisis that deepens: another government toppled amid a fragmented parliament, following Macron's failed snap election gamble, exclusively for Different Truths. France has been plunged into a new political crisis after the government led by Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a vote of no confidence in the National Assembly and was -
- [Defiant Freedom: Her Secret Quest for Liberation](https://www.differenttruths.com/defiant-freedom-her-secret-quest-for-liberation/) - A girl's dream of absolute freedom collides with the harsh reality of a world unbound, with devastating results, a micro story by Dr Ashish, for Different Truths. There was once a girl who longed for freedom. Her parents, the voice of tradition, draped her in restrictions, warning her to cover herself in the proper traditional A girl's dream of absolute freedom collides with the harsh reality of a world unbound, with devastating results, a micro story by Dr Ashish, for Different Truths. There was once a girl who longed for freedom. Her parents, the voice of tradition, draped her in restrictions, warning her to cover herself in the proper traditional -
- [Focus: The Quintessential Guide to Venice, Florence, and Italy - V](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-quintessential-guide-to-venice-florence-and-italy-v/) - Discover Italy's timeless beauty, from Venice's romantic canals to Rome's powerful echoes of history, with Dr Molly, in the fifth and last part of her travelogue, for Different Truths. Venice and Florence exude a nostalgic, romantic, medieval aura. It reminds us of the Montagues and the Capulets, the two feuding families of Romeo and Juliet, Discover Italy's timeless beauty, from Venice's romantic canals to Rome's powerful echoes of history, with Dr Molly, in the fifth and last part of her travelogue, for Different Truths. Venice and Florence exude a nostalgic, romantic, medieval aura. It reminds us of the Montagues and the Capulets, the two feuding families of Romeo and Juliet, -
- [From Digital Trends to Daily Triumphs: The Real Feminism Movement](https://www.differenttruths.com/from-digital-trends-to-daily-triumphs-the-real-feminism-movement/) - Sayantani elucidates that online feminism often overlooks the quiet struggles of rural women. It's time to honour their untold, powerful stories, exclusively for Different Truths. Today, feminism comes in hashtags. When you scroll down Instagram or Twitter, you lose yourself in reels and catchy slogans. The attractive videos and smiling faces instantly transform the inner Sayantani elucidates that online feminism often overlooks the quiet struggles of rural women. It's time to honour their untold, powerful stories, exclusively for Different Truths. Today, feminism comes in hashtags. When you scroll down Instagram or Twitter, you lose yourself in reels and catchy slogans. The attractive videos and smiling faces instantly transform the inner -
- [Dainty Feet need Loving Care!](https://www.differenttruths.com/dainty-feet-need-loving-care/) - Beautiful, dainty feet are sensuously feminine. It’s important to pamper your feet and take proper care. A lady knows how to select the befitting footwear for the occasion and accessorise it deftly. It’s also important to know how to take care of your costly footwears. Bollywood cine actor, Nyra, gives invaluable tips on the subject, exclusively for Different Truths. Pampering Beautiful, dainty feet are sensuously feminine. It’s important to pamper your feet and take proper care. A lady knows how to select the befitting footwear for the occasion and accessorise it deftly. It’s also important to know how to take care of your costly footwears. Bollywood cine actor, Nyra, gives invaluable tips on the subject, exclusively for Different Truths. Pampering -
- [Technology Translating into Virtuality and Reality](https://www.differenttruths.com/technology-translating-into-virtuality-and-reality/) - Technology is a life changing experience with the boundaries between the virtual and real diminishing fast, says Bangalore-based Farheen, exclusively in Different Truths. Disney Research’s Magic Bench is an enriching experience because it helps you interact with the adorable animated characters, such as a baby elephant, giraffe, frog, and others. This could be achieved using Technology is a life changing experience with the boundaries between the virtual and real diminishing fast, says Bangalore-based Farheen, exclusively in Different Truths. Disney Research’s Magic Bench is an enriching experience because it helps you interact with the adorable animated characters, such as a baby elephant, giraffe, frog, and others. This could be achieved using -
- [Uma’s Homecoming: Why You’ll Love the Durga Puja Festival](https://www.differenttruths.com/umas-homecoming-why-youll-love-the-durga-puja-festival/) - Ram recounts the heartwarming tale of Goddess Uma, who returns home for Durga Puja, a festival celebrating family and devotion, exclusively for Different Truths. Durga Puja in Bengal has been recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. But not known to many, rather than just invoking warrior goddess Durga, she is celebrated Ram recounts the heartwarming tale of Goddess Uma, who returns home for Durga Puja, a festival celebrating family and devotion, exclusively for Different Truths. Durga Puja in Bengal has been recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. But not known to many, rather than just invoking warrior goddess Durga, she is celebrated -
- [Finding Love and Acceptance: The Climax of ‘Jamun’](https://www.differenttruths.com/finding-love-and-acceptance-the-climax-of-jamun/) - Ruchira reviews the poignant Hindi film "Jamun," a story that beautifully confronts societal flaws and celebrates an educated woman's inspiring triumph, for Different Truths. It was by sheer chance that I stumbled upon this short, obscure Hindi-language film on the Internet, simply titled Jamun. I was slightly flummoxed as to what its contents would be. However, Ruchira reviews the poignant Hindi film "Jamun," a story that beautifully confronts societal flaws and celebrates an educated woman's inspiring triumph, for Different Truths. It was by sheer chance that I stumbled upon this short, obscure Hindi-language film on the Internet, simply titled Jamun. I was slightly flummoxed as to what its contents would be. However, -
- [The Power of a Celestial Love Story](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-power-of-a-celestial-love-story/) - Rajashree’s poetry of the cosmos unravels a journey through the universe's enchanting stories of stars and silence, for Different Truths. Waves rolling in and outGently by natureLike the last breath Collapsing and disappearing... The story of a big moon And shooting stars. Whispers the sky When the universe giggles. I look at the night, It's Rajashree’s poetry of the cosmos unravels a journey through the universe's enchanting stories of stars and silence, for Different Truths. Waves rolling in and outGently by natureLike the last breath Collapsing and disappearing... The story of a big moon And shooting stars. Whispers the sky When the universe giggles. I look at the night, It's -
- [Explore the Intricate Symbolism of ‘You are the Sea!’ ](https://www.differenttruths.com/explore-the-intricate-symbolism-of-you-are-the-sea/) - Francesco’s evocative poem paints a mesmerising portrait of a woman as the boundless sea, for Different Truths. You are the seaalways!In the morningand in the evening.In you I seethe blue expansesthe sonorous reflectionsof the whitewavesand unexploreddepthsabysses and oceansnever violated.You are the seaalways!Your blondhairmingleswith ourstrollsand the shoresof our portsancient refugesof greensprings.You are the seaoh yes!Seathat overwhelms Francesco’s evocative poem paints a mesmerising portrait of a woman as the boundless sea, for Different Truths. You are the seaalways!In the morningand in the evening.In you I seethe blue expansesthe sonorous reflectionsof the whitewavesand unexploreddepthsabysses and oceansnever violated.You are the seaalways!Your blondhairmingleswith ourstrollsand the shoresof our portsancient refugesof greensprings.You are the seaoh yes!Seathat overwhelms -
- [From Red to Right: The Unravelling of Left-Wing Dominance in Bengal](https://www.differenttruths.com/from-red-to-right-the-unravelling-of-left-wing-dominance-in-bengal/) - Prof Bhaskar examines the political and cultural transformation in West Bengal, detailing the decline of left-wing dominance and the rise of new forces, exclusively for Different Truths. From the late 1960s till the late 1990s, I hardly found youths in West Bengal who were not wrapped in left ideas by which I understand pro-people’s ideas for Prof Bhaskar examines the political and cultural transformation in West Bengal, detailing the decline of left-wing dominance and the rise of new forces, exclusively for Different Truths. From the late 1960s till the late 1990s, I hardly found youths in West Bengal who were not wrapped in left ideas by which I understand pro-people’s ideas for -
- [Unlock the Secret Language of the Stars](https://www.differenttruths.com/unlock-the-secret-language-of-the-stars/) - Ram’s imaginative journey to the stars explores a childlike fascination with the cosmos and itscelestial beings, for Different Truths. The night sky,full of stars, andconstellations,fascinates me.I wonder,what a great fun it would beif I could land up there,and play with some of the stars.I dream of holding the finger of a star,to know,how it becomesan Ram’s imaginative journey to the stars explores a childlike fascination with the cosmos and itscelestial beings, for Different Truths. The night sky,full of stars, andconstellations,fascinates me.I wonder,what a great fun it would beif I could land up there,and play with some of the stars.I dream of holding the finger of a star,to know,how it becomesan -
- [The Digital Spark: How a Social Media Ban Ignited Nepal’s Uprising](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-digital-spark-how-a-social-media-ban-ignited-nepals-uprising/) - Rita analyses the unrest wherein Nepal's youth, ignited by a social media ban, unleash fury over systemic corruption, reshaping the nation's political landscape forever, exclusively for Different Truths. The recent wave of mass protests that swept through Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, and its surrounding areas is not just a typical political crisis. It is a powerful Rita analyses the unrest wherein Nepal's youth, ignited by a social media ban, unleash fury over systemic corruption, reshaping the nation's political landscape forever, exclusively for Different Truths. The recent wave of mass protests that swept through Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, and its surrounding areas is not just a typical political crisis. It is a powerful -
- [Unlock the Secret to a Deep Slumber](https://www.differenttruths.com/unlock-the-secret-to-a-deep-slumber/) - Mukul's poem, for Different Truths, is about the fact that we are forever seeking balance, caught between two extremes—a perpetual struggle for comfort in an uncomfortable world. I am never able to condition theair to my comfort,A little lower temperature isa little too cold,A little higher,a little too hot.The comforter doesn’t help either,Drawing it upgives Mukul's poem, for Different Truths, is about the fact that we are forever seeking balance, caught between two extremes—a perpetual struggle for comfort in an uncomfortable world. I am never able to condition theair to my comfort,A little lower temperature isa little too cold,A little higher,a little too hot.The comforter doesn’t help either,Drawing it upgives -
- [Focus: Reveal the Hidden Truths in Everyday Life](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-reveal-the-hidden-truths-in-everyday-life/) - Subramanian's story dwells on embracing life’s quiet moments and reveals profound truths. Explore the power of silence, memory, and simple human connection for Different Truths. A vrat for a day or a few hours is rarely considered, however edible and cleansing it may be. There is always a skein of scepticism about anything, especially spiritual Subramanian's story dwells on embracing life’s quiet moments and reveals profound truths. Explore the power of silence, memory, and simple human connection for Different Truths. A vrat for a day or a few hours is rarely considered, however edible and cleansing it may be. There is always a skein of scepticism about anything, especially spiritual -
- [Focus: Global Hanuman’s Cultural Impact Across Southeast Asia](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-global-hanumans-cultural-impact-across-southeast-asia/) - Akash elucidates that Lord Hanuman embodies loyalty, strength, and devotion, transcending myth to inspire India's cultural, religious, and philosophical imagination, exclusively for Different Truths. The figure of Lord Hanuman occupies a distinctive and exalted position in the cultural, religious, and philosophical imagination of India. To many, he is the epitome of loyalty, strength, courage, and Akash elucidates that Lord Hanuman embodies loyalty, strength, and devotion, transcending myth to inspire India's cultural, religious, and philosophical imagination, exclusively for Different Truths. The figure of Lord Hanuman occupies a distinctive and exalted position in the cultural, religious, and philosophical imagination of India. To many, he is the epitome of loyalty, strength, courage, and -
- [Baroque Art: Style, Symbolism, and Historical Significance](https://www.differenttruths.com/baroque-art-style-symbolism-and-historical-significance/) - Art historian Monika elucidates Baroque art, born from faith and drama, captivates with light, emotion, and grandeur, transforming spaces into divine theatrical spectacles, exclusively for Different Truths. The history of art is often a mirror of the tides of human belief, ambition, and imagination. If the Renaissance celebrated balance, proportion, and reason, then Baroque burst forth Art historian Monika elucidates Baroque art, born from faith and drama, captivates with light, emotion, and grandeur, transforming spaces into divine theatrical spectacles, exclusively for Different Truths. The history of art is often a mirror of the tides of human belief, ambition, and imagination. If the Renaissance celebrated balance, proportion, and reason, then Baroque burst forth -
- [Maximise Manpower Efficiency: Game-Changing Strategies for India’s Future](https://www.differenttruths.com/maximise-manpower-efficiency-game-changing-strategies-for-indias-future/) - Prof Bhaskar elucidates that India’s economy thrives on manpower, yet mismatches and institutional rigidity hinder optimal utilisation, demanding innovative solutions for sustainable growth, exclusively for Different Truths. An economy moves forward based on its manpower. One simple meaning of manpower is the potential demographic capacity – the size of the population in the working age; Prof Bhaskar elucidates that India’s economy thrives on manpower, yet mismatches and institutional rigidity hinder optimal utilisation, demanding innovative solutions for sustainable growth, exclusively for Different Truths. An economy moves forward based on its manpower. One simple meaning of manpower is the potential demographic capacity – the size of the population in the working age; -
- [Rain, Flora and Shrimps in Pumpkin Leaves Fritters – Sylheti Style](https://www.differenttruths.com/rain-flora-and-shrimps-in-pumpkin-leaves-fritters-sylheti-style/) - Sarika tells us about rain, resplendent flora and ethnic style fritters from Sylhet, shrimps wrapped in pumpkin leaves, a side dish. An exclusive for Different Truths. Rain is like the first kiss on earth after scorching heat. Watching those raindrops which fall on earth is amazing, and in your mind, you must be looking for
- [Love Amidst Ruins: A Poignant Plea for a Safer World](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-amidst-ruins-a-poignant-plea-for-a-safer-world/) - Farheen, with a grieving heart, pens a poem for an unborn child, fearing a cruel world unfit for their innocent dreams, for Different Truths. My child, though you rest in the quiet of the night,I write you a poem before you see light,The world you will enter is scarred and unkind,But we plant you in Farheen, with a grieving heart, pens a poem for an unborn child, fearing a cruel world unfit for their innocent dreams, for Different Truths. My child, though you rest in the quiet of the night,I write you a poem before you see light,The world you will enter is scarred and unkind,But we plant you in -
- [Eccentric Elegance: Decoding Bengali Drama and Brains – II](https://www.differenttruths.com/eccentric-elegance-decoding-bengali-drama-and-brains-ii/) - Sohini, in part two, helps us discover the quirky, intellectual world of Bengalis through witty observations from Delhi weddings, Mumbai offices, and Bangalore cafeterias, exclusively for Different Truths. (Compiled from field observations across Delhi weddings, Mumbai offices, and Bangalore IT cafeterias)Adda (n.)What Bengalis call “conversation.” To the rest of India, it is simply unemployment with Sohini, in part two, helps us discover the quirky, intellectual world of Bengalis through witty observations from Delhi weddings, Mumbai offices, and Bangalore cafeterias, exclusively for Different Truths. (Compiled from field observations across Delhi weddings, Mumbai offices, and Bangalore IT cafeterias)Adda (n.)What Bengalis call “conversation.” To the rest of India, it is simply unemployment with -
- [The Ripple Effect of Kindness](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-ripple-effect-of-kindness/) - Shernaz discusses the act of kindness exclusively on Different Truths. After a small exchange on WhatsApp, a friend asked me “Are you short-tempered?” I denied it. Then more than once my sisters pointed out that I often snap impatiently at them. It set me thinking about the dichotomy of my behaviour with acquaintances and those Shernaz discusses the act of kindness exclusively on Different Truths. After a small exchange on WhatsApp, a friend asked me “Are you short-tempered?” I denied it. Then more than once my sisters pointed out that I often snap impatiently at them. It set me thinking about the dichotomy of my behaviour with acquaintances and those -
- [Eternal Lilies of Love: Blooming Stories That Never Fade](https://www.differenttruths.com/eternal-lilies-of-love-blooming-stories-that-never-fade/) - Francesco’s poem asks to unleash the soul’s eternal fire, soar through love’s vibrant seasons, and embrace the majestic journey of unbreakable passion, for Different Truths. Come out, my soul,from thisshellthat encloses youandprotects you.Go out, go!Travel without hesitation,carry with youthe beautiful seasons,glide over the sweetridgeof your eternalfeeling.Fly ever higherandindomitabletravelthrough yourgreen pastureswhere onceyoulaidthe tired primroseof the Francesco’s poem asks to unleash the soul’s eternal fire, soar through love’s vibrant seasons, and embrace the majestic journey of unbreakable passion, for Different Truths. Come out, my soul,from thisshellthat encloses youandprotects you.Go out, go!Travel without hesitation,carry with youthe beautiful seasons,glide over the sweetridgeof your eternalfeeling.Fly ever higherandindomitabletravelthrough yourgreen pastureswhere onceyoulaidthe tired primroseof the -
- [The Bengal Files: A Raw Look at a Painful Past](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-bengal-files-a-raw-look-at-a-painful-past/) - Rita opines that Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files unflinchingly depicts the 1946 Noakhali riots, sparking debate with its raw, provocative historical narrative, exclusively for Different Truths. Vivek Agnihotri's latest film, The Bengal Files, is a bold and unsparing attempt to portray the horrific communal violence of the 1946 Direct Action Day and the ensuing Noakhali riots. Rita opines that Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files unflinchingly depicts the 1946 Noakhali riots, sparking debate with its raw, provocative historical narrative, exclusively for Different Truths. Vivek Agnihotri's latest film, The Bengal Files, is a bold and unsparing attempt to portray the horrific communal violence of the 1946 Direct Action Day and the ensuing Noakhali riots. -
- [Why Monsoons are Nature’s Rebirth Ritual](https://www.differenttruths.com/why-monsoons-are-natures-rebirth-ritual/) - Roopali’s poem on monsoons transforms the parched earth, birthing lush greenery as rain-soaked clouds revive rivers, fields, and souls in vibrant renewal, for Different Truths. They come all the way from faraway down south, those dark rain-bearing cumulus nimbus clouds over the shimmering sea sky dropping streams and waterfalls and swirling, whirling through paddy fields Roopali’s poem on monsoons transforms the parched earth, birthing lush greenery as rain-soaked clouds revive rivers, fields, and souls in vibrant renewal, for Different Truths. They come all the way from faraway down south, those dark rain-bearing cumulus nimbus clouds over the shimmering sea sky dropping streams and waterfalls and swirling, whirling through paddy fields -
- [Why Nandini Sahu’s Medusa is a Game-Changer for Feminist Literature](https://www.differenttruths.com/why-nandini-sahus-medusa-is-a-game-changer-for-feminist-literature/) - Swara reviews Medusa by Nandini Sahu weaves myth and modernity, transforming Medusa into a symbol of empowered, authentic womanhood. Medusa, by the acclaimed poet, folklorist, and academician Nandini Sahu, depicts a powerful poetic journey that blends the binaries between tradition and transgression, silence and articulation, and myth and modernity. Medusa is a diary of the soul, an archive Swara reviews Medusa by Nandini Sahu weaves myth and modernity, transforming Medusa into a symbol of empowered, authentic womanhood. Medusa, by the acclaimed poet, folklorist, and academician Nandini Sahu, depicts a powerful poetic journey that blends the binaries between tradition and transgression, silence and articulation, and myth and modernity. Medusa is a diary of the soul, an archive -
- [Heartwarming Memories of Love on Bended Knee](https://www.differenttruths.com/heartwarming-memories-of-love-on-bended-knee/) - Kavita’s poem is a heartfelt reflection on knees—strength, memories, and struggles—woven through life’s moments, from love to resilience, for Different Truths. Feat of will, avoiding surgery on right kneeRemembering the ring he gave on bended kneeRunning school hundred-meter relays with strong kneesPassing baton, strategic positioning of hands and kneesLearning to ride a bicycle, peddling with Kavita’s poem is a heartfelt reflection on knees—strength, memories, and struggles—woven through life’s moments, from love to resilience, for Different Truths. Feat of will, avoiding surgery on right kneeRemembering the ring he gave on bended kneeRunning school hundred-meter relays with strong kneesPassing baton, strategic positioning of hands and kneesLearning to ride a bicycle, peddling with -
- [Mesmerising Athirappilly: The Ultimate Monsoon Escape  ](https://www.differenttruths.com/mesmerising-athirappilly-the-ultimate-monsoon-escape/) - Dr Molly’s poem about Athirappilly Falls, Kerala's monsoon gem, roars with nature’s might, uniting hearts and cleansing souls with its powerful, pristine flow, for Different Truths. I stand awe struckin front of you, Oh, profusetorrents of Athirappillymy Green Kerala! this monsoon brought outthe best in you your bounty in abundance full! here flowshumanity, crystal clear Dr Molly’s poem about Athirappilly Falls, Kerala's monsoon gem, roars with nature’s might, uniting hearts and cleansing souls with its powerful, pristine flow, for Different Truths. I stand awe struckin front of you, Oh, profusetorrents of Athirappillymy Green Kerala! this monsoon brought outthe best in you your bounty in abundance full! here flowshumanity, crystal clear -
- [US-India Tariff Tensions: Modi’s Defiant Stance Amid Economic Challenges](https://www.differenttruths.com/us-india-tariff-tensions-modis-defiant-stance-amid-economic-challenges/) - The US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods, escalating tensions over Russia's oil and India's farmer protections, an analysis by Rita, exclusively for Different Truths. The United States had recently imposed a 50% tariff on certain Indian goods, a move that escalated trade tensions between the two countries. This action is a combination of The US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods, escalating tensions over Russia's oil and India's farmer protections, an analysis by Rita, exclusively for Different Truths. The United States had recently imposed a 50% tariff on certain Indian goods, a move that escalated trade tensions between the two countries. This action is a combination of -
- [Haunting Memories: The Last Gaze of My Ailing Father](https://www.differenttruths.com/haunting-memories-the-last-gaze-of-my-ailing-father/) - Dr Dhiraj confesses that his father's passing left a void; his serene gaze and fading warmth linger, shaping my eternal memories and unanswered questions, exclusively for Different Truths. My father passed away recently. That Sunday early morning, my mother’s voice carried an unusual edge when she called my name. She often called me, day or Dr Dhiraj confesses that his father's passing left a void; his serene gaze and fading warmth linger, shaping my eternal memories and unanswered questions, exclusively for Different Truths. My father passed away recently. That Sunday early morning, my mother’s voice carried an unusual edge when she called my name. She often called me, day or -
- [Captivating Verses of Nostalgia and Nature](https://www.differenttruths.com/captivating-verses-of-nostalgia-and-nature/) - Micro-poems capturing fleeting moments, vivid imagery, and deep emotions, weaving nostalgia, nature, and introspection in Debarati’s concise, evocative verses, exclusively for Different Truths. summer terrace granny adds oilto the mango pickle crumpled chart papers on moss-eaten walls –a classroomdrowned in memories cypress canopy carrying homea bag of Spring clouds scurrying hedgehog protecting myself from inner Micro-poems capturing fleeting moments, vivid imagery, and deep emotions, weaving nostalgia, nature, and introspection in Debarati’s concise, evocative verses, exclusively for Different Truths. summer terrace granny adds oilto the mango pickle crumpled chart papers on moss-eaten walls –a classroomdrowned in memories cypress canopy carrying homea bag of Spring clouds scurrying hedgehog protecting myself from inner -
- [Focus: Building a Vibrant, Inclusive Communist Movement in India](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-building-a-vibrant-inclusive-communist-movement-in-india/) - Akash opines that Communism in India needs evolution, blending cultural roots, selective capitalism, and religious ethics to address inequality and unite the masses, exclusively for Different Truths. Communism has long been debated in India, both as a political possibility and as a lived socio-economic reality. The Communist Party of India (CPI), the Communist Party of Akash opines that Communism in India needs evolution, blending cultural roots, selective capitalism, and religious ethics to address inequality and unite the masses, exclusively for Different Truths. Communism has long been debated in India, both as a political possibility and as a lived socio-economic reality. The Communist Party of India (CPI), the Communist Party of -
- [Inquisitive about Something? Consult these Five Websites](https://www.differenttruths.com/inquisitive-about-something-consult-these-five-websites/) - Joydev discusses five mind-blowing resources that’ll help you get started on your journey to learn something fascinating every day. An exclusive for Different Truths. Learning is a never-ending process. There is no fixed age or time to learn. In this fast-changing environment, it is essential that we keep ourselves updated and learn something new. How if we Joydev discusses five mind-blowing resources that’ll help you get started on your journey to learn something fascinating every day. An exclusive for Different Truths. Learning is a never-ending process. There is no fixed age or time to learn. In this fast-changing environment, it is essential that we keep ourselves updated and learn something new. How if we -
- [Captivating Love Story Unfolds in a Heart-Wrenching Film](https://www.differenttruths.com/captivating-love-story-unfolds-in-a-heart-wrenching-film/) - Ruchira reviews "Ei Raat Tomar Amar", which explores love, regret, and resilience as an elderly couple confronts life’s truths on a stormy night, exclusively for Different Truths. Recently, there has been a surge of films focusing on contemporary social norms and trends, which are quite rampant these days. Themes such as loneliness, self-help, couples facing Ruchira reviews "Ei Raat Tomar Amar", which explores love, regret, and resilience as an elderly couple confronts life’s truths on a stormy night, exclusively for Different Truths. Recently, there has been a surge of films focusing on contemporary social norms and trends, which are quite rampant these days. Themes such as loneliness, self-help, couples facing -
- [Marriage vs. Live-In: Which Offers True Love and Security?](https://www.differenttruths.com/marriage-vs-live-in-which-offers-true-love-and-security/) - Dr Amrinder opines that marriage, despite flaws, offers stability and protection, outlasting live-in relationships that often leave women vulnerable without legal or social support, exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Do you believe in the institution of marriage?’ someone asked me out of the blue. ‘Despite its many flaws, it is the best option we still have, Dr Amrinder opines that marriage, despite flaws, offers stability and protection, outlasting live-in relationships that often leave women vulnerable without legal or social support, exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Do you believe in the institution of marriage?’ someone asked me out of the blue. ‘Despite its many flaws, it is the best option we still have, -
- [Unveiling the Bengali Taxonomy: A Bold Cultural Classification – I](https://www.differenttruths.com/unveiling-the-bengali-taxonomy-a-bold-cultural-classification-i/) - Sohini explores the Bengali taxonomy of India, a witty, reductionist system dividing the subcontinent into four cultural categories, in two parts, exclusively for Different Truths. By Prof. (Self-Appointed) Bhadrakali Mukhopadhyay, PhD (Adda Studies), F.R.I.D.A.Y.**(Fellow of Rabindrasangeet, Idli, Dosa, Adda & Yatra)AbstractThis paper investigates the Bengali system of classifying the Indian subcontinent. Unlike the official bureaucratic Sohini explores the Bengali taxonomy of India, a witty, reductionist system dividing the subcontinent into four cultural categories, in two parts, exclusively for Different Truths. By Prof. (Self-Appointed) Bhadrakali Mukhopadhyay, PhD (Adda Studies), F.R.I.D.A.Y.**(Fellow of Rabindrasangeet, Idli, Dosa, Adda & Yatra)AbstractThis paper investigates the Bengali system of classifying the Indian subcontinent. Unlike the official bureaucratic -
- [Unravelling Indianisation: Decoding India’s Cultural Essence](https://www.differenttruths.com/unravelling-indianisation-decoding-indias-cultural-essence/) - Prof Bhaskar elucidates that Indianisation embodies India’s diverse cultural ethos, blending ancient traditions, non-violence, and universal ethics amidst complex historical and modern dynamics, exclusively for Different Truths. As one of the oldest civilisations and a country based on diversified languages-religion-culture and associated food habits and dress code across age and gender, it becomes difficult to pinpoint Prof Bhaskar elucidates that Indianisation embodies India’s diverse cultural ethos, blending ancient traditions, non-violence, and universal ethics amidst complex historical and modern dynamics, exclusively for Different Truths. As one of the oldest civilisations and a country based on diversified languages-religion-culture and associated food habits and dress code across age and gender, it becomes difficult to pinpoint -
- [A Bowlful of Elegy](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-bowlful-of-elegy/) - A poignant and sensitive portrayal of two women, Badi ma and Choti ma, the two sisters-in-law, whose lives are strangely braided. Their glaring differences notwithstanding, they are totally dependent on each other. What happens when Badi ma is about to breathe her last and she wishes to taste lentil – something that she is not supposed to A poignant and sensitive portrayal of two women, Badi ma and Choti ma, the two sisters-in-law, whose lives are strangely braided. Their glaring differences notwithstanding, they are totally dependent on each other. What happens when Badi ma is about to breathe her last and she wishes to taste lentil – something that she is not supposed to -
- [Feminist Poetics and Abhinaya: A Language of the Body](https://www.differenttruths.com/feminist-poetics-and-abhinaya-a-language-of-the-body/) - Mehzabeen, an Indian poet, reclaims ancient philosophy to craft a resonant, globally relevant poetic voice, exclusively for Different Truths. I am a poet, qualitative researcher, communications strategist, and someone who believes that language carries more than just meaning. It carries memory, silence, tension, and resistance. My work is often shaped by emotion that has been Mehzabeen, an Indian poet, reclaims ancient philosophy to craft a resonant, globally relevant poetic voice, exclusively for Different Truths. I am a poet, qualitative researcher, communications strategist, and someone who believes that language carries more than just meaning. It carries memory, silence, tension, and resistance. My work is often shaped by emotion that has been -
- [A God Among Men: Hannibal’s Divine Love and Loss](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-god-among-men-hannibals-divine-love-and-loss/) - Akash revisits NBC’s Hannibal, a philosophical descent into darkness, where art, intellect, and murder converge. A powerful exploration of Hannibal Lecter's deadly philosophy, exclusively for Different Truths. NBC’s Hannibal (2013), created by Bryan Fuller, reimagines the infamous Dr Hannibal Lecter, not merely as a cannibalistic serial killer but as a sophisticated philosopher of death, art, and Akash revisits NBC’s Hannibal, a philosophical descent into darkness, where art, intellect, and murder converge. A powerful exploration of Hannibal Lecter's deadly philosophy, exclusively for Different Truths. NBC’s Hannibal (2013), created by Bryan Fuller, reimagines the infamous Dr Hannibal Lecter, not merely as a cannibalistic serial killer but as a sophisticated philosopher of death, art, and -
- [Liechtenstein: Where People and Nature Thrive Together – IV](https://www.differenttruths.com/liechtenstein-where-people-and-nature-thrive-together-iv/) - Dr Molly explores a peaceful, pristine life away from modern chaos in the stunning nation of Liechtenstein and nearby destinations, exclusively for Different Truths. We need to visit these places to see nature in all its pristine intimacy with man, each fostering the other, incurring no hurts. They negate the complexities offered by tech-driven compulsions Dr Molly explores a peaceful, pristine life away from modern chaos in the stunning nation of Liechtenstein and nearby destinations, exclusively for Different Truths. We need to visit these places to see nature in all its pristine intimacy with man, each fostering the other, incurring no hurts. They negate the complexities offered by tech-driven compulsions -
- [Focus: How Ma Durga Disrupted the Summit and Sent Leaders to the Himalayas](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-how-ma-durga-disrupted-the-summit-and-sent-leaders-to-the-himalayas/) - A political satire by Sohini: Ma Durga attends the Global Leadership Summit, roasts alpha males, and sends them packing to a Himalayan meditation camp, exclusively for Different Truths. The Global Leadership Summit had entered its most productive phase: the ceremonial exchange of buzzwords. Around the vast table, presidents, prime ministers, and billionaires were competing to A political satire by Sohini: Ma Durga attends the Global Leadership Summit, roasts alpha males, and sends them packing to a Himalayan meditation camp, exclusively for Different Truths. The Global Leadership Summit had entered its most productive phase: the ceremonial exchange of buzzwords. Around the vast table, presidents, prime ministers, and billionaires were competing to -
- [Ignite Inner Spark: Cultivate a Love for Yourself](https://www.differenttruths.com/ignite-inner-spark-cultivate-a-love-for-yourself/) - Ram’s poem tells us that we can't pour from an empty cup. This is a call to self-love, self-worth, and self-discovery, for Different Truths. In the flurry of chores,you discoverI have gone into hibernation.In the cobwebs of duties,you noticeI have slipped through the hourglass.In the eagerness to get the likes of others,You findI have gone Ram’s poem tells us that we can't pour from an empty cup. This is a call to self-love, self-worth, and self-discovery, for Different Truths. In the flurry of chores,you discoverI have gone into hibernation.In the cobwebs of duties,you noticeI have slipped through the hourglass.In the eagerness to get the likes of others,You findI have gone -
- [Silent Sufferers: Spotlight Draupadi’s Story as a Mirror to Society](https://www.differenttruths.com/silent-sufferers-spotlight-draupadis-story-as-a-mirror-to-society/) - Ruchira reviews Yagyaseni, Draupadi’s legend of resilience and strength, exploring her untold story, a timeless tale for today's world, exclusively for Different Truths. In the vast realm of mythology, legends, and folklore, Draupadi, the first wife of the renowned five Pandava brothers, stands out as an intriguing and enigmatic figure. She is often feared, suspected, and Ruchira reviews Yagyaseni, Draupadi’s legend of resilience and strength, exploring her untold story, a timeless tale for today's world, exclusively for Different Truths. In the vast realm of mythology, legends, and folklore, Draupadi, the first wife of the renowned five Pandava brothers, stands out as an intriguing and enigmatic figure. She is often feared, suspected, and -
- [Life Lesson: Healing with Profound Compassion and Unyielding Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/life-lesson-healing-with-profound-compassion-and-unyielding-love/) - Hemashri explores life's deepest lessons—love, compassion, and humility—revealed not in books, but through lived experience, exclusively for Different Truths. I believe the place that most deeply teaches us about the impermanence of life, about love, compassion, and tenderness, is the hospital. I feel I’ve received most of life’s vital lessons there and that it was Hemashri explores life's deepest lessons—love, compassion, and humility—revealed not in books, but through lived experience, exclusively for Different Truths. I believe the place that most deeply teaches us about the impermanence of life, about love, compassion, and tenderness, is the hospital. I feel I’ve received most of life’s vital lessons there and that it was -
- [The World Today...](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-world-today/) - Kabir agonises about the meaninglessness of contemporary existence, giving us a slice of the urban life, in this verse, in Different Truths. More kisses, fewer conversationsOne truth is yet to be seen when love arrivesHands weaving around the otherBooks closing with scared librariesMeeting today happens in a restaurantWhere he talks of how to bring a Kabir agonises about the meaninglessness of contemporary existence, giving us a slice of the urban life, in this verse, in Different Truths. More kisses, fewer conversationsOne truth is yet to be seen when love arrivesHands weaving around the otherBooks closing with scared librariesMeeting today happens in a restaurantWhere he talks of how to bring a -
- [Identity in Flux: Mastering the Transition to Life Beyond the Chair](https://www.differenttruths.com/identity-in-flux-mastering-the-transition-to-life-beyond-the-chair/) - Prof Bhaskar’s study explores the challenges faced by superannuated men in urban West Bengal, from identity loss to family dynamics, exclusively for Different Truths. Man does not live by chair alone, but chair matters in life; that is well understood when the chair is no more. Who likes to leave the chair? Probably no one, Prof Bhaskar’s study explores the challenges faced by superannuated men in urban West Bengal, from identity loss to family dynamics, exclusively for Different Truths. Man does not live by chair alone, but chair matters in life; that is well understood when the chair is no more. Who likes to leave the chair? Probably no one, -
- [Focus: How TV Ads Are Reshaping Gender Roles in Modern India](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-how-tv-ads-are-reshaping-gender-roles-in-modern-india/) - Sudipta dwells on the evolving cultural landscape and television advertisements that reflect and shape narratives of gender empowerment, exclusively for Different Truths. In the ever-shifting popular culture trends, television advertisements are evolving to reflect the societal transformation through their ads. From the 1980s and the 1900s to the 2000s, there has been a gradual change Sudipta dwells on the evolving cultural landscape and television advertisements that reflect and shape narratives of gender empowerment, exclusively for Different Truths. In the ever-shifting popular culture trends, television advertisements are evolving to reflect the societal transformation through their ads. From the 1980s and the 1900s to the 2000s, there has been a gradual change -
- [Echoes of Injustice: A Haunting Tribute to a Tragedy](https://www.differenttruths.com/echoes-of-injustice-a-haunting-tribute-to-a-tragedy/) - Debarati’s poem, featured in Different Truths, is a powerful reflection on a city's struggle for justice, memorialising a tragic event and its unfulfilled promise of closure. Solemn whispersfrom parched lipshaunt a city’s sleep.Dingy walls still echothe syllables of justice,vandalised—then whitewashed in the aftermath of renovation. A forgotten soldierwaits for the clarion callas my city drowns Debarati’s poem, featured in Different Truths, is a powerful reflection on a city's struggle for justice, memorialising a tragic event and its unfulfilled promise of closure. Solemn whispersfrom parched lipshaunt a city’s sleep.Dingy walls still echothe syllables of justice,vandalised—then whitewashed in the aftermath of renovation. A forgotten soldierwaits for the clarion callas my city drowns -
- [Mughlai Paratha: A Sumptuous, Healthy and Happy Street Food](https://www.differenttruths.com/mughlai-paratha-a-sumptuous-healthy-and-happy-street-food/) - Mughlai Paratha is one of those gastronomical wonders, which are the best in the street food markets of Bengal. It basically rolled out dough stuffed with eggs, minced spicy meat, some veggies or all of them together. Mughlai Paratha stuffed with spicy minced mutton and beaten eggs and punctuated with chopped onions, chilly, and cilantro. Here’s the recipe Mughlai Paratha is one of those gastronomical wonders, which are the best in the street food markets of Bengal. It basically rolled out dough stuffed with eggs, minced spicy meat, some veggies or all of them together. Mughlai Paratha stuffed with spicy minced mutton and beaten eggs and punctuated with chopped onions, chilly, and cilantro. Here’s the recipe -
- [Atul Prasad Sen: Love, Devotion and Patriotism in Modern Bengali Music](https://www.differenttruths.com/atul-prasad-sen-love-devotion-and-patriotism-in-modern-bengali-music/) - Rita profiles Atul Prasad Sen, a genius who transformed Bengali music with immortal songs of love, devotion, and patriotism, exclusively for Different Truths. Atul Prasad Sen (1871-1934) stands as a towering figure in Bengali music and literature, a multifaceted genius whose contributions continue to resonate through generations. More than just a composer and lyricist, he was Rita profiles Atul Prasad Sen, a genius who transformed Bengali music with immortal songs of love, devotion, and patriotism, exclusively for Different Truths. Atul Prasad Sen (1871-1934) stands as a towering figure in Bengali music and literature, a multifaceted genius whose contributions continue to resonate through generations. More than just a composer and lyricist, he was -
- [Gaza After Ten Years](https://www.differenttruths.com/gaza-after-ten-years/) - Inspired by Darwish's "Rita and Rifle," Dr Amitabh’s poem explores Gaza's enduring suffering and the loss of love amidst conflict. Here are the two poems for Different Truths. Gaza 10 yearsafterthere are no skies aloft Gazanowand even in Israelthere are just in patchesnobody lives in Gazanobody gazes at Gazanobody breathes in Gazait’s a Chernobylworse thanthata Inspired by Darwish's "Rita and Rifle," Dr Amitabh’s poem explores Gaza's enduring suffering and the loss of love amidst conflict. Here are the two poems for Different Truths. Gaza 10 yearsafterthere are no skies aloft Gazanowand even in Israelthere are just in patchesnobody lives in Gazanobody gazes at Gazanobody breathes in Gazait’s a Chernobylworse thanthata -
- [Focus: Unleashing the Power of Pedal-Powered Commuting](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-unleashing-the-power-of-pedal-powered-commuting/) - Ruchira reminisces about her bicycle, a humble invention, a powerful symbol of freedom, and a source of cherished memories now held in her heart, for Different Truths. Invented by Scotsman Kirkpatrick Macmillan in 1839, the bicycle is a humble yet ubiquitous means of transportation that has proven to be a blessing to human society. In a Ruchira reminisces about her bicycle, a humble invention, a powerful symbol of freedom, and a source of cherished memories now held in her heart, for Different Truths. Invented by Scotsman Kirkpatrick Macmillan in 1839, the bicycle is a humble yet ubiquitous means of transportation that has proven to be a blessing to human society. In a -
- [The Art of Resurrection: Transforming Trauma into Triumph](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-art-of-sesurrection-transforming-trauma-into-triumph/) - Mukul's poem dwells on a descent into darkness, a purgative journey through fear, and a final, passionate resurrection into the light for Different Truths. It’s a slit in a seal,The wound in the curtain is stark,The disfigured darkness looms macabre,The silence sounds spectral.It’s a losing battle,The eyes are also giving in to the sun,Wiping the Mukul's poem dwells on a descent into darkness, a purgative journey through fear, and a final, passionate resurrection into the light for Different Truths. It’s a slit in a seal,The wound in the curtain is stark,The disfigured darkness looms macabre,The silence sounds spectral.It’s a losing battle,The eyes are also giving in to the sun,Wiping the -
- [Ignite Your Imagination: Why Books Are a Gateway to New Worlds](https://www.differenttruths.com/ignite-your-imagination-why-books-are-a-gateway-to-new-worlds/) - Rojee tells us that reading isn’t a hobby; it’s a portal to a wider, richer world that transforms your mind, heart, and soul, exclusively for Different Truths. In a world ruled by scrolling, notifications, and short attention spans, the simple act of sitting down with a book might seem outdated. But if you’ve ever truly Rojee tells us that reading isn’t a hobby; it’s a portal to a wider, richer world that transforms your mind, heart, and soul, exclusively for Different Truths. In a world ruled by scrolling, notifications, and short attention spans, the simple act of sitting down with a book might seem outdated. But if you’ve ever truly -
- [Love and Longing in an Age of Separation](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-and-longing-in-an-age-of-separation/) - Rajashree’s poem is about separated hearts that yearn for reunion, as love captures the pain of being apart for Different Truths. When the night rests,The lovesick feel restless in an impenetrable solitude.A fear of not reaching his belovedKills him out and out along with his attitude. Their grieving hearts keep on lamentingOver the ill luck Rajashree’s poem is about separated hearts that yearn for reunion, as love captures the pain of being apart for Different Truths. When the night rests,The lovesick feel restless in an impenetrable solitude.A fear of not reaching his belovedKills him out and out along with his attitude. Their grieving hearts keep on lamentingOver the ill luck -
- [Anarchy Unchecked: The Critical Role of Intellectuals in a Divided Nation](https://www.differenttruths.com/anarchy-unchecked-the-critical-role-of-intellectuals-in-a-divided-nation/) - Prof. Bhaskar, writing exclusively for Different Truths, examines the role of intellectuals in modern India. He questions their silence during what some see as cultural anarchy. For more than a decade, since the Left rulers lost their chair or political power in West Bengal after an uninterrupted rule of 34 years from 1978, a query Prof. Bhaskar, writing exclusively for Different Truths, examines the role of intellectuals in modern India. He questions their silence during what some see as cultural anarchy. For more than a decade, since the Left rulers lost their chair or political power in West Bengal after an uninterrupted rule of 34 years from 1978, a query -
- [A Vicious Cycle: Burnout, Debt, and the Therapist’s Dilemma – a Focus](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-vicious-cycle-burnout-debt-and-the-therapists-dilemma-a-focus/) - Candice confesses that the high cost of becoming a therapist creates an exclusionary system, leading to a lack of empathy and accessibility for clients, exclusively for Different Truths. Many professions are exclusionary because of how much they cost. Living in Europe, I wouldn’t have ever thought to go into law for that reason. People believe Candice confesses that the high cost of becoming a therapist creates an exclusionary system, leading to a lack of empathy and accessibility for clients, exclusively for Different Truths. Many professions are exclusionary because of how much they cost. Living in Europe, I wouldn’t have ever thought to go into law for that reason. People believe -
- [When Love Leaves: Navigating a World of Loss](https://www.differenttruths.com/when-love-leaves-navigating-a-world-of-loss/) - Amisha’s poem explores the profound sorrow of losing a loved one, a fantasy shattered by the cruel reality of grief, exclusively for Different Truths. My grief is this broken fantasy land.Yes, there is an endless hole in my heart.So what? I miss dancing in the air,Living inside my fever dream, smiles forced down. Each corner Amisha’s poem explores the profound sorrow of losing a loved one, a fantasy shattered by the cruel reality of grief, exclusively for Different Truths. My grief is this broken fantasy land.Yes, there is an endless hole in my heart.So what? I miss dancing in the air,Living inside my fever dream, smiles forced down. Each corner -
- [Focus: The Enduring Legacy of a Nobel Laureate](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-enduring-legacy-of-a-nobel-laureate/) - Amita reviews Mainak Chakrabarty’s Gan Diye Je Tomay Khunji that dwells on how Rabindranath Tagore's songs captivate, transcending time and revealing eternal truths, exclusively for Different Truths. The ineffable charm of the songs written by the Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore captivates the heart of all music lovers; its influence is ubiquitous. The songs are a subtle Amita reviews Mainak Chakrabarty’s Gan Diye Je Tomay Khunji that dwells on how Rabindranath Tagore's songs captivate, transcending time and revealing eternal truths, exclusively for Different Truths. The ineffable charm of the songs written by the Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore captivates the heart of all music lovers; its influence is ubiquitous. The songs are a subtle -
- [Unveiling Switzerland: A Timeless Allure—III](https://www.differenttruths.com/unveiling-switzerland-a-timeless-allure-iii/) - Dr Molly takes us on a tour of Switzerland, exploring the best of Zurich, Lucerne, and Mount Titlis, exclusively for Different Truths. This was my third visit to Switzerland. No one ever tires of visiting this beautiful part of Earth, again and again. The landscape is as fresh as ever. The rich meadows, the snow-capped Dr Molly takes us on a tour of Switzerland, exploring the best of Zurich, Lucerne, and Mount Titlis, exclusively for Different Truths. This was my third visit to Switzerland. No one ever tires of visiting this beautiful part of Earth, again and again. The landscape is as fresh as ever. The rich meadows, the snow-capped -
- [Meditation On My Father](https://www.differenttruths.com/meditation-on-my-father/) - Francis' poem dwells on life's relentless rhythm; we tirelessly strive, but our hearts beat a drum that drives us to barely survive, for Different Truths. Left and rightDay and nightUp and downFrom dusk till dawnAll day longIt had been the beat all alongToiling without restTrying your best.Dad! So all along is your heart’s drumDriving you Francis' poem dwells on life's relentless rhythm; we tirelessly strive, but our hearts beat a drum that drives us to barely survive, for Different Truths. Left and rightDay and nightUp and downFrom dusk till dawnAll day longIt had been the beat all alongToiling without restTrying your best.Dad! So all along is your heart’s drumDriving you -
- [Focus: Why India's Democracy is More Performative than Participatory](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-why-indias-democracy-is-more-performative-than-participatory/) - Akash critiques India's democracy, analysing its institutional flaws, majoritarianism, and suppression of dissent, in this Opinion piece, exclusively for Different Truths. India, often hailed as the world's largest democracy, embodies a paradox. On one hand, it celebrates periodic elections, vibrant media, and constitutional guarantees of fundamental rights. On the other hand, it grapples with systemic Akash critiques India's democracy, analysing its institutional flaws, majoritarianism, and suppression of dissent, in this Opinion piece, exclusively for Different Truths. India, often hailed as the world's largest democracy, embodies a paradox. On one hand, it celebrates periodic elections, vibrant media, and constitutional guarantees of fundamental rights. On the other hand, it grapples with systemic -
- [Unmasking Expectations: The Silent Struggle for Selfhood](https://www.differenttruths.com/unmasking-expectations-the-silent-struggle-for-selfhood/) - Amisha’s protest poem explores the immense pressure of living up to expectations and the struggle to find one's true self, for Different Truths. Other people think of who they want me to be, the perfect girl.One who has unmasked her potential, set her goals,dreams, and most importantly, her future.But I am truly not that girl.I Amisha’s protest poem explores the immense pressure of living up to expectations and the struggle to find one's true self, for Different Truths. Other people think of who they want me to be, the perfect girl.One who has unmasked her potential, set her goals,dreams, and most importantly, her future.But I am truly not that girl.I -
- [Uncovering 9/11: Focus on Al Qaeda’s Doctrine and US Oversight](https://www.differenttruths.com/uncovering-9-11-focus-on-al-qaedas-doctrine-and-us-oversight/) - Dr Gill’s analysis of 9/11 dissects its geopolitical fallout, debunking conspiracy theories and exposing US intelligence failures, revealing Al Qaeda’s strategic intent and global disruption, exclusively for Different Truths. The 9/11/2001 attack on New York’s Twin Towers spawned industrial-scale conspiracy theories anchored in the victims’ suffering and public wrath, attributing malafide premeditation to the ineffectualness Dr Gill’s analysis of 9/11 dissects its geopolitical fallout, debunking conspiracy theories and exposing US intelligence failures, revealing Al Qaeda’s strategic intent and global disruption, exclusively for Different Truths. The 9/11/2001 attack on New York’s Twin Towers spawned industrial-scale conspiracy theories anchored in the victims’ suffering and public wrath, attributing malafide premeditation to the ineffectualness -
- [Mastering the Mystery: How Art and Science Illuminate Truth](https://www.differenttruths.com/mastering-the-mystery-how-art-and-science-illuminate-truth/) - In this special feature, Monika explores the profound connection between science and art, where disciplined inquiry meets intuitive grace for a complete life, exclusively for Different Truths. Science is the poetry of reality. ~Richard Dawkins Human understanding rests on twin pillars: one that sharpens the mind and the other that nourishes the soul. Science, with In this special feature, Monika explores the profound connection between science and art, where disciplined inquiry meets intuitive grace for a complete life, exclusively for Different Truths. Science is the poetry of reality. ~Richard Dawkins Human understanding rests on twin pillars: one that sharpens the mind and the other that nourishes the soul. Science, with -
- [The Legend of Eternal Love: An Everlasting Tale](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-legend-of-eternal-love-an-everlasting-tale/) - Francesco’s poem explores love's profound and enduring nature, even in the face of life's struggles, for Different Truths. Within the wordscourage always vibratesand then in the sea of lifesilences screamwhile in the woundstears of painare dissolvedin the void of hours.In this silencetime remains silentin the desert of the nightnext to the infinite skyand every breath Francesco’s poem explores love's profound and enduring nature, even in the face of life's struggles, for Different Truths. Within the wordscourage always vibratesand then in the sea of lifesilences screamwhile in the woundstears of painare dissolvedin the void of hours.In this silencetime remains silentin the desert of the nightnext to the infinite skyand every breath -
- [Unmasking Poverty: How Women Survive in West Bengal’s Bazaars](https://www.differenttruths.com/unmasking-poverty-how-women-survive-in-west-bengals-bazaars/) - Prof Bhaskar opines that disguised poverty in West Bengal’s urban outskirts, often unnoticed, reveals women’s economic struggles through a traveller’s survey, challenging conventional metrics, exclusively for Different Truths. Contrary to conventional ideas on poverty in India and, as a part of it, in West Bengal, poverty often remains disguised. Many times, income may not be Prof Bhaskar opines that disguised poverty in West Bengal’s urban outskirts, often unnoticed, reveals women’s economic struggles through a traveller’s survey, challenging conventional metrics, exclusively for Different Truths. Contrary to conventional ideas on poverty in India and, as a part of it, in West Bengal, poverty often remains disguised. Many times, income may not be -
- [Selling Hope: Childhood at India's Crossroads](https://www.differenttruths.com/selling-hope-childhood-at-indias-crossroads/) - Ram Krishna’s poem explores the poignant contrast between national pride and the harsh reality of childhood poverty in India, for Different Truths. At the traffic signals,on busy roads,little kids,in tattered clothes,throng my car window,to sell colourful flags.Their eyes sparkle,when I buy.The days of flag-sellingprovide them tiny joys.Why do such days not come every day?they perhaps Ram Krishna’s poem explores the poignant contrast between national pride and the harsh reality of childhood poverty in India, for Different Truths. At the traffic signals,on busy roads,little kids,in tattered clothes,throng my car window,to sell colourful flags.Their eyes sparkle,when I buy.The days of flag-sellingprovide them tiny joys.Why do such days not come every day?they perhaps -
- [Haunting Nostalgia: A Migrant’s Emotional Reckoning](https://www.differenttruths.com/haunting-nostalgia-a-migrants-emotional-reckoning/) - Amita’s evocative poem explores how migration irrevocably changes one's relationship with memory, time, and the self, for Different Truths. An NRI, my label oftwenty-one years.I visit home, the same old home.But now, Nobody circles dates or the days anymore.Where once calendars hung, I findjust discoloured patches on the walls They, like me, left behind marks?I Amita’s evocative poem explores how migration irrevocably changes one's relationship with memory, time, and the self, for Different Truths. An NRI, my label oftwenty-one years.I visit home, the same old home.But now, Nobody circles dates or the days anymore.Where once calendars hung, I findjust discoloured patches on the walls They, like me, left behind marks?I -
- [Harry Owen: South Africa’s Role in the Global Poetry Movement](https://www.differenttruths.com/harry-owen-south-africas-role-in-the-global-poetry-movement/) - Harry Owen, a Liverpool-born poet, embraced South Africa in 2007, crafting eight collections that weave nature and humanity, inspiring global poetry. An exclusive interview with Dr Amitabh Mitra for Different Truths. Harry Owen, born amidst the lively hum of Liverpool, is a man who crossed the seas to plant his roots in South Africa in Harry Owen, a Liverpool-born poet, embraced South Africa in 2007, crafting eight collections that weave nature and humanity, inspiring global poetry. An exclusive interview with Dr Amitabh Mitra for Different Truths. Harry Owen, born amidst the lively hum of Liverpool, is a man who crossed the seas to plant his roots in South Africa in -
- [A Rainy Day](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-rainy-day/) - Here’s an uncanny story from Madhumita. Three-day long rains had inundated the locality where the young couple stayed. The lady of the house cooked khichudi (rice and lentil porridge) and crisp onion munchies and eggplant fritters. Her husband joked about having hilsa fries with it. Find out what happened after they had hilsa, in this interesting ghost story, Here’s an uncanny story from Madhumita. Three-day long rains had inundated the locality where the young couple stayed. The lady of the house cooked khichudi (rice and lentil porridge) and crisp onion munchies and eggplant fritters. Her husband joked about having hilsa fries with it. Find out what happened after they had hilsa, in this interesting ghost story, -
- [Technology is Omnipresent](https://www.differenttruths.com/technology-is-omnipresent/) - Bangalore-based Farheen tells us how technology helps control temperatures effectively. Here are three necessities in our daily lives – it helps in keeping our tea or coffee warm, innovative heating equipment for homes or integrating GPS into the vehicles to detect icy cold roads. Read more in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. Technology Bangalore-based Farheen tells us how technology helps control temperatures effectively. Here are three necessities in our daily lives – it helps in keeping our tea or coffee warm, innovative heating equipment for homes or integrating GPS into the vehicles to detect icy cold roads. Read more in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. Technology -
- [Focus: The Hidden Truth About Love and Ageing Parents](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-hidden-truth-about-love-and-ageing-parents/) - Candice’s compelling piece explores the evolving nature of human connection, ageing, and the shifting bonds that redefine relationships in our later years, exclusively for DifferentTruths.com. Sitting in a recent psychotherapy conference, I overheard a colleague talking about how challenging it was to visit her elderly father in an assisted living home. Her reason surprised me. Candice’s compelling piece explores the evolving nature of human connection, ageing, and the shifting bonds that redefine relationships in our later years, exclusively for DifferentTruths.com. Sitting in a recent psychotherapy conference, I overheard a colleague talking about how challenging it was to visit her elderly father in an assisted living home. Her reason surprised me. -
- [Eradicating Black Magic: How Maharashtra’s 2013 Law Protects Lives, a Focus](https://www.differenttruths.com/eradicating-black-magic-how-maharashtras-2013-law-protects-lives-a-focus/) - Superstition, unchecked, escalates from personal belief to societal peril, prompting Maharashtra’s 2013 Anti-Superstition and Black Magic Act, explored by Akash, exclusively for DifferentTruths.com. Abstract India, a land of ancient wisdom and spiritual diversity, often finds itself caught between the realm of tradition and the aspirations of modernity. While strides in science and technology mark the Superstition, unchecked, escalates from personal belief to societal peril, prompting Maharashtra’s 2013 Anti-Superstition and Black Magic Act, explored by Akash, exclusively for DifferentTruths.com. Abstract India, a land of ancient wisdom and spiritual diversity, often finds itself caught between the realm of tradition and the aspirations of modernity. While strides in science and technology mark the -
- [Seamless Journeys: How Europe's World-Class Infrastructure Redefines Travel—II](https://www.differenttruths.com/seamless-journeys-how-europes-world-class-infrastructure-redefines-travel-ii/) - Dr Molly’s journey through Europe, in the second part, unveils stunning landscapes, rich history, and cultural marvels, from Belgian canals to German cathedrals. An exclusive for Different Truths. In each country a very good halt and accommodations were put up as per global standards. Early in the morning, we started travelling to Brussels, moving towards Dr Molly’s journey through Europe, in the second part, unveils stunning landscapes, rich history, and cultural marvels, from Belgian canals to German cathedrals. An exclusive for Different Truths. In each country a very good halt and accommodations were put up as per global standards. Early in the morning, we started travelling to Brussels, moving towards -
- [Focus: Celebrating Tollywood’s Ageless Supporting Actress Icons](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-celebrating-tollywoods-ageless-supporting-actress-icons/) - Ruchira profiles three unsung Tollywood powerhouses: veteran actresses defying age, delivering impactful performances, and proving their timeless cinematic essence, exclusively for Different Truths. These women may not have sought the limelight during their heydays, but they played crucial roles in every Tollywood film they appeared in. They portrayed divergent character roles that were sometimes emotional, Ruchira profiles three unsung Tollywood powerhouses: veteran actresses defying age, delivering impactful performances, and proving their timeless cinematic essence, exclusively for Different Truths. These women may not have sought the limelight during their heydays, but they played crucial roles in every Tollywood film they appeared in. They portrayed divergent character roles that were sometimes emotional, -
- [Focus Rajanikanta Sen: Bridging Spirituality and Patriotism in Verse](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-rajanikanta-sen-bridging-spirituality-and-patriotism-in-verse/) - Rita profiles "Kantakobi" Rajanikanta Sen: A Bengali luminary whose timeless verse and melodies wove spiritual depth with fervent nationalism, exclusively for Different Truths. Rajnikanta Sen (July 26, 1865 – September 13, 1910), affectionately enshrined in Bengali cultural history as "Kantakobi," stands as an eminent luminary of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His artistic oeuvre, deeply Rita profiles "Kantakobi" Rajanikanta Sen: A Bengali luminary whose timeless verse and melodies wove spiritual depth with fervent nationalism, exclusively for Different Truths. Rajnikanta Sen (July 26, 1865 – September 13, 1910), affectionately enshrined in Bengali cultural history as "Kantakobi," stands as an eminent luminary of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His artistic oeuvre, deeply -
- [The Silent Flight of Death](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-silent-flight-of-death/) - Francesco’s poem is about the heart of darkness; a wind of war whispers tales of death, silence, and distant hope for Different Truths. That windthat carries with itthe smell of the desertthe acrid smell of warspread deadly stenchinside the dark nightand in the bare silenceof this timeremains far from the starsimmobile and without hopesolitary companion Francesco’s poem is about the heart of darkness; a wind of war whispers tales of death, silence, and distant hope for Different Truths. That windthat carries with itthe smell of the desertthe acrid smell of warspread deadly stenchinside the dark nightand in the bare silenceof this timeremains far from the starsimmobile and without hopesolitary companion -
- [From Renaissance to Ruin: Education’s Tumultuous Journey in West Bengal](https://www.differenttruths.com/from-renaissance-to-ruin-educations-tumultuous-journey-in-west-bengal/) - Prof Bhaskar opines that education's true value, beyond just earnings, faces decline, impacting society and culture significantly, exclusively for Different Truths. If education is seen only as a means to earn money for livelihood, the corollaries will be of one type; if education is seen to respect humanity, the corollaries will be of a different type. Prof Bhaskar opines that education's true value, beyond just earnings, faces decline, impacting society and culture significantly, exclusively for Different Truths. If education is seen only as a means to earn money for livelihood, the corollaries will be of one type; if education is seen to respect humanity, the corollaries will be of a different type. -
- [The Full Moon in the Dark](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-full-moon-in-the-dark/) - An evocative poem, celebrating nature, by Ayub, exclusively for Different Truths. The ocean was destined to dance, But what happened to the moon! Whose evil eye has caught The full moon of fourteenth night, Bordered by the black clouds. O! Night, Open your eyes, See for a while, Beyond the seashore, The old ocean is An evocative poem, celebrating nature, by Ayub, exclusively for Different Truths. The ocean was destined to dance, But what happened to the moon! Whose evil eye has caught The full moon of fourteenth night, Bordered by the black clouds. O! Night, Open your eyes, See for a while, Beyond the seashore, The old ocean is -
- [Unfolding Crisis: The Perilous Expansion of the Israel-Iran Proxy War](https://www.differenttruths.com/unfolding-crisis-the-perilous-expansion-of-the-israel-iran-proxy-war/) - Since October 7, 2023, the Middle East has plunged into crisis. What began as a local conflict now escalates, threatening global stability and economies, opines Baljeet, exclusively for Different Truths. Since 7 October 2023, when Hamas-led militia attacked Israel, killing 1200 Israelis and taking more than 250 as hostages, and, with severe retaliation by the Since October 7, 2023, the Middle East has plunged into crisis. What began as a local conflict now escalates, threatening global stability and economies, opines Baljeet, exclusively for Different Truths. Since 7 October 2023, when Hamas-led militia attacked Israel, killing 1200 Israelis and taking more than 250 as hostages, and, with severe retaliation by the -
- [Dying Embers](https://www.differenttruths.com/dying-embers/) - An evocative poem about Nature, by Chaitali, exclusively for Different Truths. In those days, when Time, before Time, held her lopsided gaze in the mirror of long moments, patiently waiting for awakening; when the fire in sun bled, like glowing coal, dying down to the dark- mysterious and liquid; throbbing, pulsating, in the cavernous expanse of nothing, dust scattered, then, in hazy oblivion An evocative poem about Nature, by Chaitali, exclusively for Different Truths. In those days, when Time, before Time, held her lopsided gaze in the mirror of long moments, patiently waiting for awakening; when the fire in sun bled, like glowing coal, dying down to the dark- mysterious and liquid; throbbing, pulsating, in the cavernous expanse of nothing, dust scattered, then, in hazy oblivion -
- [Focus: Real Estate, Turmoil over Veggie-Milk, and Talented Indian Student](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-real-estate-turmoil-over-veggie-milk-and-talented-indian-student/) - Shail discusses home building options in expensive real estate conditions; the red flag betweenIndia and the US regarding non-vegetarian cow milk, and reiterates the talent that India boasts of, exclusively for Different Truths. A Dollhouse at your door And, you thought Amazon had soldeverything to your doorfrom pencils to mat for floor?You are in for Shail discusses home building options in expensive real estate conditions; the red flag betweenIndia and the US regarding non-vegetarian cow milk, and reiterates the talent that India boasts of, exclusively for Different Truths. A Dollhouse at your door And, you thought Amazon had soldeverything to your doorfrom pencils to mat for floor?You are in for -
- [The Inclusive Future: Designing Workplaces Where Everyone Thrives](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-inclusive-future-designing-workplaces-where-everyone-thrives/) - Diversity drives success, embracing workplace inclusion for innovation, growth, and a thriving organisational culture, opines Kanchan, exclusively for Different Truths. The present world where organisations live can be characterised by globalisation, blistering technological changes and the changes in social environments in which the organisations exist. In such a world, organisations are becoming aware of the Diversity drives success, embracing workplace inclusion for innovation, growth, and a thriving organisational culture, opines Kanchan, exclusively for Different Truths. The present world where organisations live can be characterised by globalisation, blistering technological changes and the changes in social environments in which the organisations exist. In such a world, organisations are becoming aware of the -
- [Reclaim Feminine Power: A Focus Beyond Passive Archetypes](https://www.differenttruths.com/reclaim-feminine-power-a-focus-beyond-passive-archetypes/) - Dr Kunal explores the Dasa Mahavidyas: ten powerful forms of the divine feminine embodying wisdom, strength, and liberation against patriarchal norms, exclusively for Different Truths. She is the supreme power. Her Dasa Mahavidyas (the Ten Great Wisdom Goddesses) attempt to encapsulate the most "powerful and transformative representations" of the feminine divine that pose an enormous challenge to the Dr Kunal explores the Dasa Mahavidyas: ten powerful forms of the divine feminine embodying wisdom, strength, and liberation against patriarchal norms, exclusively for Different Truths. She is the supreme power. Her Dasa Mahavidyas (the Ten Great Wisdom Goddesses) attempt to encapsulate the most "powerful and transformative representations" of the feminine divine that pose an enormous challenge to the -
- [Super Soya: The Miracle Bean!](https://www.differenttruths.com/super-soya-the-miracle-bean/) - Soya is known as the miracle bean. London-based Parna, a certified nutritionist, and a fitness expert tells us the importance of including soya beans, in some form, in the daily diet of vegetarians, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. With the recognition of being an important commercial pulse of the world, the East Asian Soya is known as the miracle bean. London-based Parna, a certified nutritionist, and a fitness expert tells us the importance of including soya beans, in some form, in the daily diet of vegetarians, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. With the recognition of being an important commercial pulse of the world, the East Asian -
- [Ignite Desires: Embrace Fearless Love & Erotica](https://www.differenttruths.com/ignite-desires-embrace-fearless-love-erotica/) - Rajashree’s poem explores love's apex, where erotica meets profound emotion, creating a cascade of romantic verse and a fearless life, exclusively for Different Truths. When fear gets banished,Passion soon reaches the apex,Bypassing the timidity of mind and soulWith a strong desire as an annexe. Erotic thoughts erratically move aroundAnd get protruded over the head.Impressing the Rajashree’s poem explores love's apex, where erotica meets profound emotion, creating a cascade of romantic verse and a fearless life, exclusively for Different Truths. When fear gets banished,Passion soon reaches the apex,Bypassing the timidity of mind and soulWith a strong desire as an annexe. Erotic thoughts erratically move aroundAnd get protruded over the head.Impressing the -
- [Focus: Uttam Kumar’s Powerful Impact on Love and Romance in Film](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-uttam-kumars-powerful-impact-on-love-and-romance-in-film/) - Remembering Mahanayak Uttam Kumar on his death anniversary, Ruchira celebrates a timeless icon. His magnetic charm and profound performances redefined Bengali cinema, exclusively for Different Truths. On a cloudy, humid day exactly forty-five years ago (July 24, 1980), the legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar, revered as Mahanayak (meaning "superstar") by millions of his devoted fans, passed away Remembering Mahanayak Uttam Kumar on his death anniversary, Ruchira celebrates a timeless icon. His magnetic charm and profound performances redefined Bengali cinema, exclusively for Different Truths. On a cloudy, humid day exactly forty-five years ago (July 24, 1980), the legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar, revered as Mahanayak (meaning "superstar") by millions of his devoted fans, passed away -
- [Focus Political Powerlessness: Why Small Towns Become Internal Colonies?](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-political-powerlessness-why-small-towns-become-internal-colonies/) - Prof Bhaskar explores the complex realities and hidden tragedies within West Bengal's small towns, revealing their unique struggles and evolution, exclusively for Different Truths. At the outset, it should be noted that all small towns are not alike; therefore, what follows is not a generalisation for all small towns in West Bengal, as it may not Prof Bhaskar explores the complex realities and hidden tragedies within West Bengal's small towns, revealing their unique struggles and evolution, exclusively for Different Truths. At the outset, it should be noted that all small towns are not alike; therefore, what follows is not a generalisation for all small towns in West Bengal, as it may not -
- [Focus: Navigating Interpretations & Misconceptions](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-navigating-interpretations-misconceptions/) - Vickey’s evocative poem explores life's bitter twists, self-perception, and a past that taints the present, exclusively for Different Truths. I often thinkWhy my life plays with meTwists after twists with bitterness.Astounded, I never knewThe summaries people have of meAnd their millions of interpretations. Dark is the colour of my breathAnd diseased is my bloodThese days, Vickey’s evocative poem explores life's bitter twists, self-perception, and a past that taints the present, exclusively for Different Truths. I often thinkWhy my life plays with meTwists after twists with bitterness.Astounded, I never knewThe summaries people have of meAnd their millions of interpretations. Dark is the colour of my breathAnd diseased is my bloodThese days, -
- [Awaken Love: Harmonise with Earth and Sky](https://www.differenttruths.com/awaken-love-harmonise-with-earth-and-sky/) - Francesco’s evocative poem speaks of profound gratitude for life, the harmonious connection with nature, and a deep, almost spiritual relationship with the sea, exclusively for Different Truths. Oh, magnificentlife,that of yourselfyou gave megentle harmonypleasant scents.Silent wakeyou wrote to mecourteous dawnshappy pathsinspiring musegentle sisterI welcomenature and stars in me.In me, breathe.air and earthspiritual yearningsinvisible substancesimpalpable forces.Oh, Francesco’s evocative poem speaks of profound gratitude for life, the harmonious connection with nature, and a deep, almost spiritual relationship with the sea, exclusively for Different Truths. Oh, magnificentlife,that of yourselfyou gave megentle harmonypleasant scents.Silent wakeyou wrote to mecourteous dawnshappy pathsinspiring musegentle sisterI welcomenature and stars in me.In me, breathe.air and earthspiritual yearningsinvisible substancesimpalpable forces.Oh, -
- [Three Things You Must Know About Epoxy Flooring](https://www.differenttruths.com/three-things-you-must-know-about-epoxy-flooring/) - Ritambhara tells us three benefits of epoxy flooring, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Epoxy flooring, made by combining liquid hardening chemicals and a liquid polymer resin, is generally used to protect the concrete or wooden floor from disfiguring due to constant wear and tear. Nevertheless, one can opt for a floor that Ritambhara tells us three benefits of epoxy flooring, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Epoxy flooring, made by combining liquid hardening chemicals and a liquid polymer resin, is generally used to protect the concrete or wooden floor from disfiguring due to constant wear and tear. Nevertheless, one can opt for a floor that -
- [Opportunities and Challenges for Women Workforce](https://www.differenttruths.com/opportunities-and-challenges-for-women-workforce/) - Debjani and Madhuparna take a hard look into the opportunities and challenges for women workforce in this research article of theirs, exclusively in Different Truths. In India, the emphasis is always on general education than vocational education at the receiving end. This has resulted in a large number of educated but unemployed people. According to Annual Debjani and Madhuparna take a hard look into the opportunities and challenges for women workforce in this research article of theirs, exclusively in Different Truths. In India, the emphasis is always on general education than vocational education at the receiving end. This has resulted in a large number of educated but unemployed people. According to Annual -
- [Deconstructing Aurangzeb: A Deep Dive into His Islamic Worldview](https://www.differenttruths.com/deconstructing-aurangzeb-a-deep-dive-into-his-islamic-worldview/) - Akash explores Aurangzeb’s time, India's controversial Mughal emperor, and states how his devout Islamic faith shaped his powerful reign, exclusively for Different Truths. Aurangzeb Alamgir, born as Muhi al-Din Muhammad on 3 November 1618, was the sixth and last widely recognised powerful Mughal emperor of India, reigning from 1658 until he died in 1707. His reign Akash explores Aurangzeb’s time, India's controversial Mughal emperor, and states how his devout Islamic faith shaped his powerful reign, exclusively for Different Truths. Aurangzeb Alamgir, born as Muhi al-Din Muhammad on 3 November 1618, was the sixth and last widely recognised powerful Mughal emperor of India, reigning from 1658 until he died in 1707. His reign -
- [Sexism and Literature](https://www.differenttruths.com/sexism-and-literature/) - Payal re-examines classics and popular comics to explore how sexist their content is, exclusively in Different Truths. Recently, I decided to recycle through all the old books that I loved as a girl. I was in for a big shock. It wasn’t that plots weren't exciting, or the writing style was cluttered, or the story Payal re-examines classics and popular comics to explore how sexist their content is, exclusively in Different Truths. Recently, I decided to recycle through all the old books that I loved as a girl. I was in for a big shock. It wasn’t that plots weren't exciting, or the writing style was cluttered, or the story -
- [Healing Love: Finding Peace in Son’s Embrace](https://www.differenttruths.com/healing-love-finding-peace-in-sons-embrace/) - Francesco’s poignant piece expresses a father's deep yearning for a son’s unconditional love and comfort, finding solace in their innocent embrace. Stay with mehug me again, son,take me todayinside your loveyour innocent flesh.I want to be lovedI ask for littleand that it always be my lifethat taste of bloodthat I carry in my heart.Love me, Francesco’s poignant piece expresses a father's deep yearning for a son’s unconditional love and comfort, finding solace in their innocent embrace. Stay with mehug me again, son,take me todayinside your loveyour innocent flesh.I want to be lovedI ask for littleand that it always be my lifethat taste of bloodthat I carry in my heart.Love me, -
- [Heal with Love: Overcoming Childhood Trauma for Brighter Futures](https://www.differenttruths.com/heal-with-love-overcoming-childhood-trauma-for-brighter-futures/) - Hemashri discovered healthy boundaries, self-worth, and effective parenting for a life filled with genuine love and care, exclusively for Different Truths. Meeting Shehnaj Parveen a few years ago was nothing short of a blessing. I had gone to her for counselling of our traumatised son, who had become very withdrawn and silent after losing his Hemashri discovered healthy boundaries, self-worth, and effective parenting for a life filled with genuine love and care, exclusively for Different Truths. Meeting Shehnaj Parveen a few years ago was nothing short of a blessing. I had gone to her for counselling of our traumatised son, who had become very withdrawn and silent after losing his -
- [Gendered Beginnings: The Unequal Start of Boys and Girls](https://www.differenttruths.com/gendered-beginnings-the-unequal-start-of-boys-and-girls/) - Dr Sona's poem, featured in Different Truths, powerfully exposes how gender stereotypes indoctrinate children into unequal roles, fueling patriarchy, injustice, and lifelong disparity. Biologically unequal,The kids are stamped as boys or girls.Forever unequal and stereotyped,They begin with a life journey.Different roles, different treatment,In the name of patriarchy and social justice.She is born to serveHe is Dr Sona's poem, featured in Different Truths, powerfully exposes how gender stereotypes indoctrinate children into unequal roles, fueling patriarchy, injustice, and lifelong disparity. Biologically unequal,The kids are stamped as boys or girls.Forever unequal and stereotyped,They begin with a life journey.Different roles, different treatment,In the name of patriarchy and social justice.She is born to serveHe is -
- [Night of Repentance: Finding Peace Within](https://www.differenttruths.com/night-of-repentance-finding-peace-within/) - Tirtho’s evocative poem explores a soul's struggle with guilt and the yearning for self-forgiveness under a sky of poignant memories, for Different Truths. This night comes witha reminder of my sins. A dark patch of cloudhides the moon. I can't even see my shadow --it slips into invisibility. The sky rains guiltlike a meteor shower. Tirtho’s evocative poem explores a soul's struggle with guilt and the yearning for self-forgiveness under a sky of poignant memories, for Different Truths. This night comes witha reminder of my sins. A dark patch of cloudhides the moon. I can't even see my shadow --it slips into invisibility. The sky rains guiltlike a meteor shower. -
- [A Poet's Love: Sun Symbolism in Tagore's Masterpieces](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-poets-love-sun-symbolism-in-tagores-masterpieces/) - Ruchira tells us that Tagore's profound love for the sun, a celestial muse illuminating his life and literary works, is an exclusive for Different Truths. Tagore, the Nobel Laureate, was visibly enamoured with his name. In most Indian vernaculars, as well as the parent language, Sanskrit, Ravi (alternatively Rabi) denotes the resplendent Sun that has illuminated the Ruchira tells us that Tagore's profound love for the sun, a celestial muse illuminating his life and literary works, is an exclusive for Different Truths. Tagore, the Nobel Laureate, was visibly enamoured with his name. In most Indian vernaculars, as well as the parent language, Sanskrit, Ravi (alternatively Rabi) denotes the resplendent Sun that has illuminated the -
- [Historical Love: Echoes of Revolution in Paris – I](https://www.differenttruths.com/historical-love-echoes-of-revolution-in-paris-i/) - Discover Europe's heart through Dr Molly’s eyes, a transformative adventure sparking love for its enduring charm. The first part takes us to France, exclusively for Different Truths. There comes a time in your life when, after all your rhetoric on how the world should go, you start the zestful search for the other parts of Discover Europe's heart through Dr Molly’s eyes, a transformative adventure sparking love for its enduring charm. The first part takes us to France, exclusively for Different Truths. There comes a time in your life when, after all your rhetoric on how the world should go, you start the zestful search for the other parts of -
- [Music of Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/music-of-love/) - A love poem, by Deeya, exclusively for Different Truths. Rivers run backstifled weeds mock the timethe sorrow of life the soreness-brown humbugthat fade away with timenever to return Orchids spell their woein a perfect twilight a searching handgroping in the darkOf a hollow embracea mellowed orgasmreplete with mysteriesof white lilacs that nod their heads in theMusic of lifeMusic of love. Picture A love poem, by Deeya, exclusively for Different Truths. Rivers run backstifled weeds mock the timethe sorrow of life the soreness-brown humbugthat fade away with timenever to return Orchids spell their woein a perfect twilight a searching handgroping in the darkOf a hollow embracea mellowed orgasmreplete with mysteriesof white lilacs that nod their heads in theMusic of lifeMusic of love. Picture -
- [From Bombay to Canada: Keeping the Love for Indian Ways Alive](https://www.differenttruths.com/from-bombay-to-canada-keeping-the-love-for-indian-ways-alive/) - Canada-based Kavita, writing exclusively for Different Truths, celebrates love and Indian ways of eating by hand, embracing cultural pride despite a controversy in the US. The fierce debate currently raging on the internet has been sparked by a comment made by a Republican in the US criticising the Democratic mayoral candidate of New York, who Canada-based Kavita, writing exclusively for Different Truths, celebrates love and Indian ways of eating by hand, embracing cultural pride despite a controversy in the US. The fierce debate currently raging on the internet has been sparked by a comment made by a Republican in the US criticising the Democratic mayoral candidate of New York, who -
- [Round is a Shape](https://www.differenttruths.com/round-is-a-shape/) - Humourist Soumya talks about workouts, gym, swimming, and his resolve to exercise seriously, in his typical style, exclusively for Different Truths. I love workouts. I enjoy watching people sweating it out on treadmills, huffing and puffing on myriad contraptions, pumping iron, rowing on solid ground, and doing stomach crunches accompanied by grunts and groans and Humourist Soumya talks about workouts, gym, swimming, and his resolve to exercise seriously, in his typical style, exclusively for Different Truths. I love workouts. I enjoy watching people sweating it out on treadmills, huffing and puffing on myriad contraptions, pumping iron, rowing on solid ground, and doing stomach crunches accompanied by grunts and groans and -
- [Catching up with Kazuo Ishiguro and the British Class System](https://www.differenttruths.com/catching-up-with-kazuo-ishiguro-and-the-british-class-system/) - Mamta revisits a novel of the 2017 Nobel Prize winner for Literature, Kazuo Ishiguro, and reviews it exclusively for Different Truths. With the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Literature being awarded to Kazuo Ishiguro on Thursday, October 5, 2017, I reached out to rediscover his sole book in my study, a book that I Mamta revisits a novel of the 2017 Nobel Prize winner for Literature, Kazuo Ishiguro, and reviews it exclusively for Different Truths. With the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Literature being awarded to Kazuo Ishiguro on Thursday, October 5, 2017, I reached out to rediscover his sole book in my study, a book that I -
- [Dream Vacation](https://www.differenttruths.com/dream-vacation/) - Dr. Sona, a scholar of subaltern studies, connects with the tribal people of Kerala in this verse, for Different Truths. In near future one day,I hope to defeat scorching sunray.Boarding a long route rail,To Kerala, I’ll trail.Imagining long long hours of journey,I’ll think of moment’s turning.Being in natural surroundings,Amidst the tribal bondings.I’ll ask about their Dr. Sona, a scholar of subaltern studies, connects with the tribal people of Kerala in this verse, for Different Truths. In near future one day,I hope to defeat scorching sunray.Boarding a long route rail,To Kerala, I’ll trail.Imagining long long hours of journey,I’ll think of moment’s turning.Being in natural surroundings,Amidst the tribal bondings.I’ll ask about their -
- [Dripping Pain: The Language of Loss and Longing](https://www.differenttruths.com/dripping-pain-the-language-of-loss-and-longing/) - Kushal’s haunting poetic voice reveals a child's trauma, silence, and yearning for lost maternal warmth through the psychiatrist’s chilling observation in Different Truths. "We don't have to talk," says the psychiatrist, and welisten to me portray and narrate the exploits of the child in this room, the one who can seep inside the skin and Kushal’s haunting poetic voice reveals a child's trauma, silence, and yearning for lost maternal warmth through the psychiatrist’s chilling observation in Different Truths. "We don't have to talk," says the psychiatrist, and welisten to me portray and narrate the exploits of the child in this room, the one who can seep inside the skin and -
- [Journey Beyond Stars: Varuna’s Space Mission and Cosmic Dreams](https://www.differenttruths.com/journey-beyond-stars-varunas-space-mission-and-cosmic-dreams/) - Subramanian’s captivating tale of Varuna’s space mission, driven by curiosity, her father’s inspiration, and the quiet promise of tomorrow, is exclusively for Different Truths. Varuna’s eye was riveted to the sky. It wasn’t just the twinkle of the nests of stars or the unblinking stellar stare of Mars that held her gaze. She saw the Subramanian’s captivating tale of Varuna’s space mission, driven by curiosity, her father’s inspiration, and the quiet promise of tomorrow, is exclusively for Different Truths. Varuna’s eye was riveted to the sky. It wasn’t just the twinkle of the nests of stars or the unblinking stellar stare of Mars that held her gaze. She saw the -
- [Locked Hearts: When Friendship Hides Behind Silence](https://www.differenttruths.com/locked-hearts-when-friendship-hides-behind-silence/) - A reflective poem by Francesco on friendship’s silent strength, exploring loyalty, pain, and the quiet retreat into one’s solitude, exclusively for Different Truths. It's a silent flightis never absentthe true friendyou find him on youbut it's never a problemit's simply a pleasure.The friend always managesto live inside the wordson the days of laughterbut also, on A reflective poem by Francesco on friendship’s silent strength, exploring loyalty, pain, and the quiet retreat into one’s solitude, exclusively for Different Truths. It's a silent flightis never absentthe true friendyou find him on youbut it's never a problemit's simply a pleasure.The friend always managesto live inside the wordson the days of laughterbut also, on -
- [Mother’s Love on a Plate: Timeless Recipes and Warm Memories](https://www.differenttruths.com/mothers-love-on-a-plate-timeless-recipes-and-warm-memories/) - Sarika’s nostalgic tribute to a mother’s love, summer kitchens, quiet resilience, and the timeless recipes that keep family stories alive, exclusively for Different Truths. Summers back then were chaotic, yet full of warmth. For us, it was all fun—school holidays, cousins visiting, mangoes, games, and laughter. But now, as a mother myself, I realise what Sarika’s nostalgic tribute to a mother’s love, summer kitchens, quiet resilience, and the timeless recipes that keep family stories alive, exclusively for Different Truths. Summers back then were chaotic, yet full of warmth. For us, it was all fun—school holidays, cousins visiting, mangoes, games, and laughter. But now, as a mother myself, I realise what -
- [Broken Strings: A Tale of Scattered Thoughts](https://www.differenttruths.com/broken-strings-a-tale-of-scattered-thoughts/) - Rajashree’s poem explores emotional turmoil, lost dreams, and resilience amid life's trials, capturing the struggle to find solace, exclusively for Different Truths. At times, under a peculiar circumstanceOne may hesitate to smile with a loved oneMight not opt to write the life a second Or cry for consolation or compassion When torture exceeds the limit Rajashree’s poem explores emotional turmoil, lost dreams, and resilience amid life's trials, capturing the struggle to find solace, exclusively for Different Truths. At times, under a peculiar circumstanceOne may hesitate to smile with a loved oneMight not opt to write the life a second Or cry for consolation or compassion When torture exceeds the limit -
- [Focus 2025’s AI Surge: Unlocking Potential or Unleashing Chaos?](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-2025s-ai-surge-unlocking-potential-or-unleashing-chaos/) - In 2025, AI transforms lives—uplifting dreams, threatening livelihoods. Is it humanity’s ally or foe? Arindam Roy, Editor-in-Chief, unravels this paradox with a storyteller’s lens, exclusively for Different Truths. In the quiet of a South Bangalore evening, as the monsoon clouds hung low, casting a silver veil over the city, I sat by my window, sipping In 2025, AI transforms lives—uplifting dreams, threatening livelihoods. Is it humanity’s ally or foe? Arindam Roy, Editor-in-Chief, unravels this paradox with a storyteller’s lens, exclusively for Different Truths. In the quiet of a South Bangalore evening, as the monsoon clouds hung low, casting a silver veil over the city, I sat by my window, sipping -
- [Focus: Why Aamar Boss is a Wake-Up Call for India’s Urban Families](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-why-aamar-boss-is-a-wake-up-call-for-indias-urban-families/) - Raakhee Gulzar shines in Aamar Boss, a moving tale addressing elder care, role reversal, and emotional neglect in urban India. A review by Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths. Looks like a few of Bollywood’s heroines from yesteryears are delivering remarkable performances in the twilight years of their lives. After Sharmila Tagore, who gave a scintillating performance Raakhee Gulzar shines in Aamar Boss, a moving tale addressing elder care, role reversal, and emotional neglect in urban India. A review by Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths. Looks like a few of Bollywood’s heroines from yesteryears are delivering remarkable performances in the twilight years of their lives. After Sharmila Tagore, who gave a scintillating performance -
- [Embracing the Chaos of Creative Thought](https://www.differenttruths.com/embracing-the-chaos-of-creative-thought/) - Vickey’s boundless thoughts weave plastic poetry, dissecting time and pain, echoing Sisyphus, Samsa, and Jekyll’s fractured, resilient spirit for Different Truths. Nobody can limitMy crescendo of thoughtsIn the multitude of writersNor can I ever silence my silenceFocused on those that prick meVocal to those who break me. My plastic poetry is my strengthWhen it falls Vickey’s boundless thoughts weave plastic poetry, dissecting time and pain, echoing Sisyphus, Samsa, and Jekyll’s fractured, resilient spirit for Different Truths. Nobody can limitMy crescendo of thoughtsIn the multitude of writersNor can I ever silence my silenceFocused on those that prick meVocal to those who break me. My plastic poetry is my strengthWhen it falls -
- [Focus: The Hidden Redundancy in Glorifying Profit in a Market Economy](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-hidden-redundancy-in-glorifying-profit-in-a-market-economy/) - Prof Bhaskar critiques the Union Finance Minister's statement that profit isn't a bad word, highlighting its complex economic realities and the need for nuanced scrutiny, exclusively for Different Truths. Words convey many meanings, which the thesaurus shows. A combination of words that makes a sentence also carries many meanings. Some sentences, of course, do not Prof Bhaskar critiques the Union Finance Minister's statement that profit isn't a bad word, highlighting its complex economic realities and the need for nuanced scrutiny, exclusively for Different Truths. Words convey many meanings, which the thesaurus shows. A combination of words that makes a sentence also carries many meanings. Some sentences, of course, do not -
- [Blooming Lotus](https://www.differenttruths.com/blooming-lotus/) - A sensuous poem that celebrates the beauty of nature and the beauty of the bride on the nuptial night, by Alok, for Different Truths. Searching for beautyI stroll around the steep mountains,Dales, alongside the singing and dancing rivers;Peep through the dew drenched bladesOf green and velvety grass,Covering the ground untravelled;Touch every feelingOf sweet and mesmerising breeze,Blowing with the smile A sensuous poem that celebrates the beauty of nature and the beauty of the bride on the nuptial night, by Alok, for Different Truths. Searching for beautyI stroll around the steep mountains,Dales, alongside the singing and dancing rivers;Peep through the dew drenched bladesOf green and velvety grass,Covering the ground untravelled;Touch every feelingOf sweet and mesmerising breeze,Blowing with the smile -
- [Mesmerising Love That Steals Your Breath](https://www.differenttruths.com/mesmerising-love-that-steals-your-breath/) - Dive into Jennifer’s micro-poems, which capture the essence of love, weaving nostalgia, nature, and heartfelt moments into vivid, evocative imagery, exclusively for Different Truths. remembering the freedom of childhoodevery summer thunderstorm***lying backfloating on your billowinessmy thoughts*** the clink of iceagainst my glass summer *** 11:11 ... first star...meteor...my only wish is you *** when dusk Dive into Jennifer’s micro-poems, which capture the essence of love, weaving nostalgia, nature, and heartfelt moments into vivid, evocative imagery, exclusively for Different Truths. remembering the freedom of childhoodevery summer thunderstorm***lying backfloating on your billowinessmy thoughts*** the clink of iceagainst my glass summer *** 11:11 ... first star...meteor...my only wish is you *** when dusk -
- [Unveiling Ghana-India’s Love Through Choithram Hospital & Modi’s Honour](https://www.differenttruths.com/unveiling-ghana-indias-love-through-choithram-hospital-modis-honour/) - Dr Mitra reflects on the profound Ghana-Madhya Pradesh bond through Choithram Hospital’s legacy and Pan-Africanism’s enduring influence, exclusively for Different Truths. I write with a heart stirred by the deep ties binding Madhya Pradesh to Ghana, a connection embodied by the Choithram Hospital on Manik Bagh Road in Indore. Founded in 1979 by Shri Choithram Dr Mitra reflects on the profound Ghana-Madhya Pradesh bond through Choithram Hospital’s legacy and Pan-Africanism’s enduring influence, exclusively for Different Truths. I write with a heart stirred by the deep ties binding Madhya Pradesh to Ghana, a connection embodied by the Choithram Hospital on Manik Bagh Road in Indore. Founded in 1979 by Shri Choithram -
- [News focus: Now Blood Group, More Air Tragedy, and Leadless Kitchens](https://www.differenttruths.com/news-focus-now-blood-group-more-air-tragedy-and-leadless-kitchens/) - Shail talks about the importance of the discovery of a new blood group; talks about frequent flight crashes and panic, and she reiterates health measures in the kitchen exclusively for Different Truths. New blood group discovered And, you thought A, B, AB and Owere the only blood groups galore?Well, here comes the rarest ofthe rare, Shail talks about the importance of the discovery of a new blood group; talks about frequent flight crashes and panic, and she reiterates health measures in the kitchen exclusively for Different Truths. New blood group discovered And, you thought A, B, AB and Owere the only blood groups galore?Well, here comes the rarest ofthe rare, -
- [The Lost Art of Love in a Power-Hungry World](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-lost-art-of-love-in-a-power-hungry-world/) - Rajashree’s poem dwells on a haunting reflection on lost innocence, fading love, and the devastating cost of ambition, power, and conflict in modern times, for Different Truths. Ambition and power have their own stories Unlike the story of the unknown savage wind. The smoke, invading the sky Has wiped away the smile from the innocent Rajashree’s poem dwells on a haunting reflection on lost innocence, fading love, and the devastating cost of ambition, power, and conflict in modern times, for Different Truths. Ambition and power have their own stories Unlike the story of the unknown savage wind. The smoke, invading the sky Has wiped away the smile from the innocent -
- [Global Warming: A Love Letter to a Dying Planet](https://www.differenttruths.com/global-warming-a-love-letter-to-a-dying-planet/) - Megha reviews Nancy Dafoe’s poetry collection, which is a haunting, lyrical alarm on the climate crisis, echoing nature’s grief and demanding urgent environmental action, exclusively for Different Truths. The poetry collection “When the Mine Canaries Stop Singing” is a clarion call wrapped up in poetry, deftly conveying a message of the senseless destruction of our ecosystems through Megha reviews Nancy Dafoe’s poetry collection, which is a haunting, lyrical alarm on the climate crisis, echoing nature’s grief and demanding urgent environmental action, exclusively for Different Truths. The poetry collection “When the Mine Canaries Stop Singing” is a clarion call wrapped up in poetry, deftly conveying a message of the senseless destruction of our ecosystems through -
- [Focus Public Perception vs Legal Truth: Who Decides Innocence? – II](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-public-perception-vs-legal-truth-who-decides-innocence-ii/) - In the second part, Akash reveals that a man accused as “Beer Man” was acquitted, but public suspicion and police harassment outlived the court’s verdict, exclusively for Different Truths. Dubious Evidence, Trial, and Acquittal The arrest of Ravindra Kantrole, alias Abdul Rahim, was celebrated by the Mumbai Police as a breakthrough in what had become In the second part, Akash reveals that a man accused as “Beer Man” was acquitted, but public suspicion and police harassment outlived the court’s verdict, exclusively for Different Truths. Dubious Evidence, Trial, and Acquittal The arrest of Ravindra Kantrole, alias Abdul Rahim, was celebrated by the Mumbai Police as a breakthrough in what had become -
- [The Love for a Poem That Refused to Let Go](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-love-for-a-poem-that-refused-to-let-go/) - A poem is born through its creator, the poet. Here, the poem is persistent like a child, till the poet and the poem become one, by Anumita, in Different Truths. Halfway down the stairs, I saw a small poemTiptoeing around it, I go,A tug. A pause. I look.Tiny, worded fingers clutching my skirt Emoting eyes A poem is born through its creator, the poet. Here, the poem is persistent like a child, till the poet and the poem become one, by Anumita, in Different Truths. Halfway down the stairs, I saw a small poemTiptoeing around it, I go,A tug. A pause. I look.Tiny, worded fingers clutching my skirt Emoting eyes -
- [Radiant Mornings and Birds: A Monsoon Song of Love and Light](https://www.differenttruths.com/radiant-mornings-and-birds-a-monsoon-song-of-love-and-light/) - A vibrant monsoon morning unfolds in birdsong as Arundhati celebrates avian joy, natural rhythms, and radiant crimson light, exclusively for Different Truths. My dawn breaks, with birdies chirping in mirth,beside my bedside window in the moringa tree,as the crimson sun radiates its gleam on earth,variety of passerines rejoice in glee.The Myna pair chirrup intermittently,on the A vibrant monsoon morning unfolds in birdsong as Arundhati celebrates avian joy, natural rhythms, and radiant crimson light, exclusively for Different Truths. My dawn breaks, with birdies chirping in mirth,beside my bedside window in the moringa tree,as the crimson sun radiates its gleam on earth,variety of passerines rejoice in glee.The Myna pair chirrup intermittently,on the -
- [From Longing to Liberation: Love and Monsoon in Tagore’s Lyrics](https://www.differenttruths.com/from-longing-to-liberation-love-and-monsoon-in-tagores-lyrics/) - Ruchira elucidates that the monsoon stirred Rabindranath Tagore’s deepest emotions, inspiring lyrical, romantic, and mystical visions across his poetry, songs, and fiction, exclusively for Different Truths. All Tagore aficionados and connoisseurs of Bengali literature are aware that the monsoon was by far the Bard’s favourite season. The reason for his fondness for this season is Ruchira elucidates that the monsoon stirred Rabindranath Tagore’s deepest emotions, inspiring lyrical, romantic, and mystical visions across his poetry, songs, and fiction, exclusively for Different Truths. All Tagore aficionados and connoisseurs of Bengali literature are aware that the monsoon was by far the Bard’s favourite season. The reason for his fondness for this season is -
- [The Woes of Being a Vegetarian](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-woes-of-being-a-vegetarian/) - Soumya tells us about the woes of vegetarianism, a tongue-in-cheek account, exclusively for Different Truths. The concept of vegetarianism is prevalent in certain parts of India, only among certain castes among Hindus and all Jains, and that too, only from the fifth millennium onwards, when Shankara was reviving the sanatan dharma from the hegemony of Budhism by incorporating some Soumya tells us about the woes of vegetarianism, a tongue-in-cheek account, exclusively for Different Truths. The concept of vegetarianism is prevalent in certain parts of India, only among certain castes among Hindus and all Jains, and that too, only from the fifth millennium onwards, when Shankara was reviving the sanatan dharma from the hegemony of Budhism by incorporating some -
- [Rise Like a Mountain: A Tribute to Inner Resilience](https://www.differenttruths.com/rise-like-a-mountain-a-tribute-to-inner-resilience/) - A defiant ode to resilience—Mohit’s poem urges you to reclaim your power, stand tall, and remember your elemental origins, exclusively for Different Truths. They told you to be small—to erode politely,to apologise for your weather,to let the clouds decide your silhouette.But rock remembers its volcanic tongue.Peel back your skin of topsoil:beneath lies a spine that A defiant ode to resilience—Mohit’s poem urges you to reclaim your power, stand tall, and remember your elemental origins, exclusively for Different Truths. They told you to be small—to erode politely,to apologise for your weather,to let the clouds decide your silhouette.But rock remembers its volcanic tongue.Peel back your skin of topsoil:beneath lies a spine that -
- [Why Memories Haunt Us in Life’s Unyielding Coherence](https://www.differenttruths.com/why-memories-haunt-us-in-lifes-unyielding-coherence/) - Rajashree’s poem discovers how memories, sorrows, and joy shape life's fleeting journey, uniting all in a hauntingly beautiful, timeless graveyard reflection, exclusively for Different Truths. The past vanishes like the morning dew,And eyes get wetFor memories that feel good.The sorrows and the joy,Out of the infinite domain of light and shade,Illuminate one's short sojournUnder an Rajashree’s poem discovers how memories, sorrows, and joy shape life's fleeting journey, uniting all in a hauntingly beautiful, timeless graveyard reflection, exclusively for Different Truths. The past vanishes like the morning dew,And eyes get wetFor memories that feel good.The sorrows and the joy,Out of the infinite domain of light and shade,Illuminate one's short sojournUnder an -
- [Focus: Why Adivasi Diversity Challenges the Core State’s Vision](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-why-adivasi-diversity-challenges-the-core-states-vision/) - Prof Bhaksar elucidates that the core state often prioritises mainstream interests, corporate profit, and resource control, marginalising diverse Adivasi communities and their nature-dependent livelihoods. The practices of the core state often show it is for the promotion of mainstream interest, or the interest of most people or many voters. I am not very sure about it. Prof Bhaksar elucidates that the core state often prioritises mainstream interests, corporate profit, and resource control, marginalising diverse Adivasi communities and their nature-dependent livelihoods. The practices of the core state often show it is for the promotion of mainstream interest, or the interest of most people or many voters. I am not very sure about it. -
- [Unveiling Happiness: A Transformative Journey Through Grief](https://www.differenttruths.com/unveiling-happiness-a-transformative-journey-through-grief/) - Discover hope amidst grief in this vivid, emotional poem by Raja. Happiness shines through, transforming darkness into radiant light, exclusively for Different Truths. He looked upAnd saw the underbelly of griefNot a pretty sightIt looked like a dead fishPecked at and partly eaten by other fishesIt reminded him of blotched skinKind of a plastered, sad Discover hope amidst grief in this vivid, emotional poem by Raja. Happiness shines through, transforming darkness into radiant light, exclusively for Different Truths. He looked upAnd saw the underbelly of griefNot a pretty sightIt looked like a dead fishPecked at and partly eaten by other fishesIt reminded him of blotched skinKind of a plastered, sad -
- [Epic Khaptad Trek: A Spiritual Journey Fuelled by Love and Adventure](https://www.differenttruths.com/epic-khaptad-trek-a-spiritual-journey-fuelled-by-love-and-adventure/) - Sushil embarks on a thrilling Nepal trek to explore Khaptad's mystical allure, blending adventure, spirituality, and resilience in the Far West's untamed trails, exclusively for Different Truths. For nearly seven years, I had been walking the winding trails of Nepal’s Far West-Doti, Achham, and the remote hills that stretch beyond. In that time, I’d visited Sushil embarks on a thrilling Nepal trek to explore Khaptad's mystical allure, blending adventure, spirituality, and resilience in the Far West's untamed trails, exclusively for Different Truths. For nearly seven years, I had been walking the winding trails of Nepal’s Far West-Doti, Achham, and the remote hills that stretch beyond. In that time, I’d visited -
- [Awakening the Soul: Lotus Love in Every Raindrop](https://www.differenttruths.com/awakening-the-soul-lotus-love-in-every-raindrop/) - Arundhati’s poem describes a gentle monsoon that awakens the soul—raindrops, lotus blooms, and inner surrender merge in this meditative ode to divine grace, exclusively for Different Truths. The sombre clouds rumbling,the drops of rain streaking from the welkin,mingle in the tear drops akin.The drops of rain on the lotus leaf,afloat the pond, untouched by grief,the Arundhati’s poem describes a gentle monsoon that awakens the soul—raindrops, lotus blooms, and inner surrender merge in this meditative ode to divine grace, exclusively for Different Truths. The sombre clouds rumbling,the drops of rain streaking from the welkin,mingle in the tear drops akin.The drops of rain on the lotus leaf,afloat the pond, untouched by grief,the -
- [A Captivating Child’s-Eye View of Postcolonial India](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-captivating-childs-eye-view-of-postcolonial-india/) - Emmie reviews Porridge and I: Growing Up with India, which offers a child's eye view of postcolonial India, blending innocence with cultural and political awakening, exclusively for Different Truths. In the book, Porridge and I: Growing up with India, Dr Roopali Sircar Gaur takes us into the world of children – A world that is both universal and Emmie reviews Porridge and I: Growing Up with India, which offers a child's eye view of postcolonial India, blending innocence with cultural and political awakening, exclusively for Different Truths. In the book, Porridge and I: Growing up with India, Dr Roopali Sircar Gaur takes us into the world of children – A world that is both universal and -
- [How the Beer Man Nickname Fuelled Mumbai’s Serial Killer Panic—I](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-the-beer-man-nickname-fuelled-mumbais-serial-killer-panic-i/) - Akash revisits Mumbai's "Beer Man" murders, a two-part series exposing fear, media sensationalism, and flawed investigations, exclusively for Different Truths. Crime, Fear, and the City In the sprawling megacity of Mumbai, with over 15 million residents navigating through crowded train stations, footbridges, and poorly lit alleys, death often takes a subdued entry, lost among the Akash revisits Mumbai's "Beer Man" murders, a two-part series exposing fear, media sensationalism, and flawed investigations, exclusively for Different Truths. Crime, Fear, and the City In the sprawling megacity of Mumbai, with over 15 million residents navigating through crowded train stations, footbridges, and poorly lit alleys, death often takes a subdued entry, lost among the -
- [From Balcony Love to Winter Guilt: A Disturbing Urban Chronicle](https://www.differenttruths.com/from-balcony-love-to-winter-guilt-a-disturbing-urban-chronicle/) - Kushal’s poem is a surreal, fragmented meditation on violence, captivity, and illusion, where memory, city life, and hidden desires converge in chilling intimacy, exclusively for Different Truths. IThe chicken sacrificed by my neighbour crosses the fence in between, its body headless, and it leaves a Parkinson's line Polka-dotted by blood.I clean the stench with a Kushal’s poem is a surreal, fragmented meditation on violence, captivity, and illusion, where memory, city life, and hidden desires converge in chilling intimacy, exclusively for Different Truths. IThe chicken sacrificed by my neighbour crosses the fence in between, its body headless, and it leaves a Parkinson's line Polka-dotted by blood.I clean the stench with a -
- [How is Technology Reshaping Urban Home Interiors](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-is-technology-reshaping-urban-home-interiors/) - Ruchira opines that urban lifestyles are evolving rapidly, transforming home interiors with modern materials, minimalist designs, and tech-savvy innovations that are replacing traditional aesthetics, exclusively for Different Truths. As I look around, I observe how things are changing at breakneck speed. Even the lifestyles of urban residents have transformed beyond recognition, including home decor and Ruchira opines that urban lifestyles are evolving rapidly, transforming home interiors with modern materials, minimalist designs, and tech-savvy innovations that are replacing traditional aesthetics, exclusively for Different Truths. As I look around, I observe how things are changing at breakneck speed. Even the lifestyles of urban residents have transformed beyond recognition, including home decor and -
- [Become the Flame: A Fierce Ode to Self-Awakening](https://www.differenttruths.com/become-the-flame-a-fierce-ode-to-self-awakening/) - Mohit's poem ignites self-empowerment, celebrating a fierce, chosen rise, defying expectations, embracing change, and becoming an unstoppable force, exclusively for Different Truths. Do you think I rise because the sky asks?No—I burn because I choose to.Watch how I gild the broken fences,How I enter every window uninvited,How do I turn the puddle into a mirrorbefore Mohit's poem ignites self-empowerment, celebrating a fierce, chosen rise, defying expectations, embracing change, and becoming an unstoppable force, exclusively for Different Truths. Do you think I rise because the sky asks?No—I burn because I choose to.Watch how I gild the broken fences,How I enter every window uninvited,How do I turn the puddle into a mirrorbefore -
- [How Pop Culture Killed the Love for Vedic Astrology](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-pop-culture-killed-the-love-for-vedic-astrology/) - Dr Bhaduri suggests that astrology, a complex science, can be misunderstood, praised, or dismissed, but it holds significant potential as a life-guiding tool, exclusively for Different Truths. The seemingly supernatural presents a double-edged sword of sorts. When it jibes with our unreasoning inner convictions, it gains our unquestioning acceptance, and few of us bat an Dr Bhaduri suggests that astrology, a complex science, can be misunderstood, praised, or dismissed, but it holds significant potential as a life-guiding tool, exclusively for Different Truths. The seemingly supernatural presents a double-edged sword of sorts. When it jibes with our unreasoning inner convictions, it gains our unquestioning acceptance, and few of us bat an -
- [Melancholy and Magic of Cherry Blossoms in Spring](https://www.differenttruths.com/melancholy-and-magic-of-cherry-blossoms-in-spring/) - Debarati's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, describes a spring evening filled with surreal hues, reminiscent of Eliot's haunting stillness under Sakura skies. As cherry blossoms gatheron the boneyard stepsThe smell of marshmallow dreams wafts in the airAbove the Sakura treeEarl Grey clouds float byEmerald fields echo with verdant promisesA brook sparkles with the sun's mandarine Debarati's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, describes a spring evening filled with surreal hues, reminiscent of Eliot's haunting stillness under Sakura skies. As cherry blossoms gatheron the boneyard stepsThe smell of marshmallow dreams wafts in the airAbove the Sakura treeEarl Grey clouds float byEmerald fields echo with verdant promisesA brook sparkles with the sun's mandarine -
- [West Bengal’s Education Scam: Focus on Moral Breakdown](https://www.differenttruths.com/west-bengals-education-scam-focus-on-moral-breakdown/) - Prof Bhaskar asserts that the West Bengal teacher recruitment scam reveals a deeper moral crisis, undermining education, dignity, and the nation’s future, exclusively for Different Truths. The beginning of what follows is a confusing condition of ‘cash for job’ as a schoolteacher in West Bengal, or a scam, among many others. However, a scam in Prof Bhaskar asserts that the West Bengal teacher recruitment scam reveals a deeper moral crisis, undermining education, dignity, and the nation’s future, exclusively for Different Truths. The beginning of what follows is a confusing condition of ‘cash for job’ as a schoolteacher in West Bengal, or a scam, among many others. However, a scam in -
- [The Beauty of Becoming: Growth and Grace](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-beauty-of-becoming-growth-and-grace/) - A tender mosaic of fleeting moments—sleep, transformation, hope, and light—Jennifer’s poem captures life’s quiet shifts in vivid, minimalist strokes, exclusively for Different Truths. sprawled outon the cool tile floorlegs splayeddeep snorestired puppy***hanging my dreamsupon starlight***chrysalis crackout flutters you***there is a seasonfor every purposeturn***darkness calves to light Picture design by Anumita Roy A tender mosaic of fleeting moments—sleep, transformation, hope, and light—Jennifer’s poem captures life’s quiet shifts in vivid, minimalist strokes, exclusively for Different Truths. sprawled outon the cool tile floorlegs splayeddeep snorestired puppy***hanging my dreamsupon starlight***chrysalis crackout flutters you***there is a seasonfor every purposeturn***darkness calves to light Picture design by Anumita Roy -
- [The Echoes of a Squirrel’s Cry: A Tale of Young Love and Deep Regret](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-echoes-of-a-squirrels-cry-a-tale-of-young-love-and-deep-regret/) - Dr Gill reminisces that at fourteen, he shot a squirrel out of spite—its lifeless eyes haunted him, marking his journey from reckless instinct to conscience, exclusively for Different Truths. The mauve and white Kachnar blossoms were in their early-spring buds, ready to be simmered with minced lamb. The thick shade of the regal Kachnar appeasing my sweat, the sight Dr Gill reminisces that at fourteen, he shot a squirrel out of spite—its lifeless eyes haunted him, marking his journey from reckless instinct to conscience, exclusively for Different Truths. The mauve and white Kachnar blossoms were in their early-spring buds, ready to be simmered with minced lamb. The thick shade of the regal Kachnar appeasing my sweat, the sight -
- [Love and Longing: Chasing the Light Beyond Heartbreak](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-and-longing-chasing-the-light-beyond-heartbreak/) - Rajashree's love poem expresses the mourning of lost dreams and the hope for reunion at dawn, exclusively for Different Truths. When the night reels in silence,The lovebirds appear perturbed in utmost solitude.The vertex of the impenetrable haze aroundLeads their grieving hearts to whisper to each otherThe secrets of spasmodic pain ofthe undefined fissures of their Rajashree's love poem expresses the mourning of lost dreams and the hope for reunion at dawn, exclusively for Different Truths. When the night reels in silence,The lovebirds appear perturbed in utmost solitude.The vertex of the impenetrable haze aroundLeads their grieving hearts to whisper to each otherThe secrets of spasmodic pain ofthe undefined fissures of their -
- [Focus: Moynadi and the Mystery of the Haunted Potatoes](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-moynadi-and-the-mystery-of-the-haunted-potato/) - Dr Priyamita tells us about Moyna-di, a cook, in a large joint family. She feared ghosts and told strange tales. Why did the spooked cook go berserk? Read to find out, exclusively for Different Truths. I was around 12 years old then. We used to live in a joint family, with my cousins and grandparents
- [Love Like Fire: Relentless, Uninvited, and Transformative](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-like-fire-relentless-uninvited-and-transform/) - Mohit's poem describes a defiant force of nature that speaks—burning by choice, not command—inviting you to rise, relentless, when the night surrenders, for Different Truths. Do you think I rise because the sky asks?No—I burn because I choose to.Watch how I gild the broken fences,how I enter every window uninvited,how I turn the puddle into Mohit's poem describes a defiant force of nature that speaks—burning by choice, not command—inviting you to rise, relentless, when the night surrenders, for Different Truths. Do you think I rise because the sky asks?No—I burn because I choose to.Watch how I gild the broken fences,how I enter every window uninvited,how I turn the puddle into -
- [Long-Distance Love and Lingering Regrets](https://www.differenttruths.com/long-distance-love-and-lingering-regrets/) - Vickey's poem is about a Saturday call that rekindles old bonds, reviving laughter, affection, and buried emotions—across time zones, memories blaze, burning away past regrets, exclusively for Different Truths. It's Saturday evening, and the phone ringsWhen an abrupt burst of buried memoriesReverses the today's clockBack to those daysOf titters and giggles,Of snippets of walk and Vickey's poem is about a Saturday call that rekindles old bonds, reviving laughter, affection, and buried emotions—across time zones, memories blaze, burning away past regrets, exclusively for Different Truths. It's Saturday evening, and the phone ringsWhen an abrupt burst of buried memoriesReverses the today's clockBack to those daysOf titters and giggles,Of snippets of walk and -
- [Daal and Rice Made For Each Other (Importance of Food Pairing)](https://www.differenttruths.com/daal-and-rice-made-for-each-other-importance-of-food-pairing/) - Certain food items complement each other and are best when paired together. London-based Parna, a certified nutritionist and fitness expert, tells us about complete proteins and incomplete proteins, based on the nine essential Amino acids. Here’s she reasons in favour of food pairing, in the weekly column, exclusively on Different Truths. I love you once,I Certain food items complement each other and are best when paired together. London-based Parna, a certified nutritionist and fitness expert, tells us about complete proteins and incomplete proteins, based on the nine essential Amino acids. Here’s she reasons in favour of food pairing, in the weekly column, exclusively on Different Truths. I love you once,I -
- [A Tribute: Raj Babu’s Legacy of Love, Compassion & Poetry](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-tribute-raj-babus-legacy-of-love-compassion-poetry/) - Arindam mourns the profound loss of Raj Babu Gandham, a trilingual poet, cherished friend, and guiding light whose kindness touched many hearts, exclusively for Different Truths. The passing of Raj Babu Gandham has carved a deep void in the hearts of many, a loss that strikes me with profound sorrow. Raj Babu was more than Arindam mourns the profound loss of Raj Babu Gandham, a trilingual poet, cherished friend, and guiding light whose kindness touched many hearts, exclusively for Different Truths. The passing of Raj Babu Gandham has carved a deep void in the hearts of many, a loss that strikes me with profound sorrow. Raj Babu was more than -
- [The Day the Sky Fell: The Dreamliner Tragedy in Ahmedabad](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-day-the-sky-fell-the-dreamliner-tragedy-in-ahmedabad/) - On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI171 crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 279. Amid devastation, stories of survival and sorrow emerged, reports Arindam for Different Truths. In the heart of Ahmedabad, where the Sabarmati River hums softly and the city pulses with life, a Thursday afternoon turned to ash. On June 12, 2025, at 1:39 On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI171 crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 279. Amid devastation, stories of survival and sorrow emerged, reports Arindam for Different Truths. In the heart of Ahmedabad, where the Sabarmati River hums softly and the city pulses with life, a Thursday afternoon turned to ash. On June 12, 2025, at 1:39 -
- [Love Beyond Duty: A Tribute to Nurses and Caregivers](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-beyond-duty-a-tribute-to-nurses-and-caregivers/) - Dr Satjit reminisces about a day in critical care, revealing life’s truth: dependence is universally met with gratitude, compassion, humility, and resolve, exclusively for Different Truths. A day in a hospital, that too, in the critical care unit, can leave you in a reflective mood. You ponder over the reasons for the problem and feel Dr Satjit reminisces about a day in critical care, revealing life’s truth: dependence is universally met with gratitude, compassion, humility, and resolve, exclusively for Different Truths. A day in a hospital, that too, in the critical care unit, can leave you in a reflective mood. You ponder over the reasons for the problem and feel -
- [From Palace to Enlightenment: Buddha’s Selfless Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/from-palace-to-enlightenment-buddhas-selfless-love/) - Raja narrates about a prince who entered the night, emerged at dawn, and became Buddha under a tree, leaving silence and eternal light, exclusively for Different Truths. The night slept onIn the eyes of his wife and newborn, The silence of the air stands guardGautama opened the door and walked outThe cobbled pathway held the Raja narrates about a prince who entered the night, emerged at dawn, and became Buddha under a tree, leaving silence and eternal light, exclusively for Different Truths. The night slept onIn the eyes of his wife and newborn, The silence of the air stands guardGautama opened the door and walked outThe cobbled pathway held the -
- [Focus: Honouring the Vision of the Almighty](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-honouring-the-vision-of-the-almighty/) - Here’s Rajashree’s tribute to the divine rhythm of nature—charting the celestial journey of time, creation, and the unseen hand of God, exclusively for Different Truths. He is seen on the horizon,Climbing the steps of clouds,While time eventuates the night,And the world gets up at once,Leaving the darling hearts behind, ready for a flight. Wrapped in Here’s Rajashree’s tribute to the divine rhythm of nature—charting the celestial journey of time, creation, and the unseen hand of God, exclusively for Different Truths. He is seen on the horizon,Climbing the steps of clouds,While time eventuates the night,And the world gets up at once,Leaving the darling hearts behind, ready for a flight. Wrapped in -
- [Focus: The Urgent Need for a Second Bengali Renaissance](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-urgent-need-for-a-second-bengali-renaissance/) - When the state mimics a crime syndicate, justice suffocates—people must reclaim dignity through truth, courage, and civil awakening, opines Prof Bhaskar, exclusively for Different Truths. The question is serious: if the powers-that-be boldly work as a crime syndicate, what will be the public response? The juxtaposition is, if the individual becomes a criminal in the eyes When the state mimics a crime syndicate, justice suffocates—people must reclaim dignity through truth, courage, and civil awakening, opines Prof Bhaskar, exclusively for Different Truths. The question is serious: if the powers-that-be boldly work as a crime syndicate, what will be the public response? The juxtaposition is, if the individual becomes a criminal in the eyes -
- [Whispers of Love and Memory: A Journey Through Change](https://www.differenttruths.com/whispers-of-love-and-memory-a-journey-through-change/) - Jennifer's poignant tapestry of fleeting moments—playful, tender, and wistful—captures love, memory, change, and longing in vivid poetic glimpses, exclusively for Different Truths. my crazy catzooming around upstairscircles on circleschasing ghosts***every drawer I openevery room I enterevery page I turnevery thought I havememories of you****my youngest of fourgraduated yesterdayfeeling proud anda tad untetheredmy heart sets sail Jennifer's poignant tapestry of fleeting moments—playful, tender, and wistful—captures love, memory, change, and longing in vivid poetic glimpses, exclusively for Different Truths. my crazy catzooming around upstairscircles on circleschasing ghosts***every drawer I openevery room I enterevery page I turnevery thought I havememories of you****my youngest of fourgraduated yesterdayfeeling proud anda tad untetheredmy heart sets sail -
- [Truth through Lies: Counterfactual Literature as Remedial Therapy](https://www.differenttruths.com/truth-through-lies-counterfactual-literature-as-remedial-therapy/) - Dr Azam elucidates that fiction reshapes reality—counterfactual and dystopian genres ask "what if" to warn, teach, and reimagine society's past and future, exclusively for Different Truths. “Science and fiction both begin with similar questions: What if? Why? ...” – Margaret Atwood, Booker Prize laureate. The Bard himself took popular tales, asked himself questions, reworked them Dr Azam elucidates that fiction reshapes reality—counterfactual and dystopian genres ask "what if" to warn, teach, and reimagine society's past and future, exclusively for Different Truths. “Science and fiction both begin with similar questions: What if? Why? ...” – Margaret Atwood, Booker Prize laureate. The Bard himself took popular tales, asked himself questions, reworked them -
- [Air Crash Horror: Families' Love and Hopes Lost in Seconds](https://www.differenttruths.com/air-crash-horror-families-love-and-hopes-lost-in-seconds/) - Dr Molly's poem explores a thrilling journey, but tragedy strikes when an air crash halts dreams, freezing hope, and revealing life's fragility, exclusively for Different Truths. On the verge of a tripto see, observethe world in Europe,busy packing, mind brewing with themust be requisiteson and off the journey, the sojourn, expectationssoaring, thrill of anticipation, mounting Dr Molly's poem explores a thrilling journey, but tragedy strikes when an air crash halts dreams, freezing hope, and revealing life's fragility, exclusively for Different Truths. On the verge of a tripto see, observethe world in Europe,busy packing, mind brewing with themust be requisiteson and off the journey, the sojourn, expectationssoaring, thrill of anticipation, mounting -
- [Focus on: Plane Crash, Child Influencer, and Green Furniture](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-on-plane-crash-child-influencer-and-green-furniture/) - Shail mourns the unfortunate demise of the Ahmedabad aircraft crash passengers, reflects upon on the ethics regarding child influencers and reviews a Bangalore based company that transforms core rubbish into fine furniture exclusively for Different Truths. Flash flight disaster What does one do but despairwhen the engine is pulledfull throttlebut, life refuses to function?Who to Shail mourns the unfortunate demise of the Ahmedabad aircraft crash passengers, reflects upon on the ethics regarding child influencers and reviews a Bangalore based company that transforms core rubbish into fine furniture exclusively for Different Truths. Flash flight disaster What does one do but despairwhen the engine is pulledfull throttlebut, life refuses to function?Who to -
- [Of Values and Desires](https://www.differenttruths.com/of-values-and-desires/) - An evocative poem, by Suchismita, about poverty, values, and desires, exclusively for Different Truths. Poverty invokes the darkness of night, And my baba’s face loses the glimmering light. This road, cramming with the crowd And every mind emanates the desires of possession. Even the yellowest popcorns seem a far-fetched dream As the creases in baba’s An evocative poem, by Suchismita, about poverty, values, and desires, exclusively for Different Truths. Poverty invokes the darkness of night, And my baba’s face loses the glimmering light. This road, cramming with the crowd And every mind emanates the desires of possession. Even the yellowest popcorns seem a far-fetched dream As the creases in baba’s -
- [Q1 Bollywood Hits: Love, Fear, and the Fight for India](https://www.differenttruths.com/q1-bollywood-hits-love-fear-and-the-fight-for-india/) - Sukanya reviews Bollywood's first quarter of 2025, which delivered a vibrant mix—patriotism, politics, love, and fear—all films packed into unforgettable cinematic flavours, exclusively for Different Truths. I’ll be honest—between research deadlines and an overloaded academic calendar, I couldn’t carve out time to write individual reviews for everything I watched this year. So instead, here’s one Sukanya reviews Bollywood's first quarter of 2025, which delivered a vibrant mix—patriotism, politics, love, and fear—all films packed into unforgettable cinematic flavours, exclusively for Different Truths. I’ll be honest—between research deadlines and an overloaded academic calendar, I couldn’t carve out time to write individual reviews for everything I watched this year. So instead, here’s one -
- [The Untold Glory of the Immaculate Conception—and its Lasting Impact](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-untold-glory-of-the-immaculate-conception-and-its-lasting-impact/) - Akash elucidates that the Immaculate Conception reveals Mary’s preservation from sin, a radiant sign of God’s grace, mercy, and redemptive power through Christ, exclusively for Different Truths. In the quiet moments of Christian meditation, few mysteries call forth such contemplation as the mystery of the Immaculate Conception. It is not merely a doctrinal statement, not Akash elucidates that the Immaculate Conception reveals Mary’s preservation from sin, a radiant sign of God’s grace, mercy, and redemptive power through Christ, exclusively for Different Truths. In the quiet moments of Christian meditation, few mysteries call forth such contemplation as the mystery of the Immaculate Conception. It is not merely a doctrinal statement, not -
- [Unforgettable Women: Tales of Love, Loss, and Legacy](https://www.differenttruths.com/unforgettable-women-tales-of-love-loss-and-legacy/) - As the years pass, vivid memories of beloved aunts—kind and cruel—surface, shaping Ruchira’s reflections on love, loss, and legacy, exclusively for Different Truths. As I complete an increasing number of revolutions around the sun, I am flooded with memories of days gone by—happy moments with kith and kin I have loved and lost. As I As the years pass, vivid memories of beloved aunts—kind and cruel—surface, shaping Ruchira’s reflections on love, loss, and legacy, exclusively for Different Truths. As I complete an increasing number of revolutions around the sun, I am flooded with memories of days gone by—happy moments with kith and kin I have loved and lost. As I -
- [Creation of God...](https://www.differenttruths.com/creation-of-god/) - In this verse, Sarala sings the praise of God’s creation, exclusively for Different Truths. Blooming buds Tiny and cute Colourful fragrant flowers Spreading aroma everywhere Mighty mountains High and brown Verdant meadows Green and lush Singing brooks Swaying streams Rubbing pebbles Sweet sounds creatingTwilight dusk Lovers hand in hand Sparkling stars Winking at all Dancing peacocks Chirping birds Talking parrots Croaking frogs Cute kittens Wishing every passer-by Oh how wonderful Is the creation of God! Picture design In this verse, Sarala sings the praise of God’s creation, exclusively for Different Truths. Blooming buds Tiny and cute Colourful fragrant flowers Spreading aroma everywhere Mighty mountains High and brown Verdant meadows Green and lush Singing brooks Swaying streams Rubbing pebbles Sweet sounds creatingTwilight dusk Lovers hand in hand Sparkling stars Winking at all Dancing peacocks Chirping birds Talking parrots Croaking frogs Cute kittens Wishing every passer-by Oh how wonderful Is the creation of God! Picture design -
- [To Russia with Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/to-russia-with-love/) - Dr Roopali takes us on a tour of Russia of the 1980s. She talks about Military Academy, Indo-Soviet friendship, Bollywood films, and more. An exclusive for Different Truths. The Soviet immigration officer stared at me with steel cold eyes. The box-like enclosure was mirrored on each side, with mounted cameras. He looked at my passport, Dr Roopali takes us on a tour of Russia of the 1980s. She talks about Military Academy, Indo-Soviet friendship, Bollywood films, and more. An exclusive for Different Truths. The Soviet immigration officer stared at me with steel cold eyes. The box-like enclosure was mirrored on each side, with mounted cameras. He looked at my passport, -
- [Myriad Tales](https://www.differenttruths.com/myriad-tales/) - Here’s an intense poem about the inner turmoil, by Deeya, for Different Truths. Curses left me behindTo float like blotchesOn skinBlindfolding me Legends floated onSoda; it was a wild nightAnd gruesome Somebody shouted in the darkPitchy like charcoal on a chilly nightOf NovemberOf swindling face of death I lay awake withGospel flint and sawdustThe way to Sulphur flamesEtching Here’s an intense poem about the inner turmoil, by Deeya, for Different Truths. Curses left me behindTo float like blotchesOn skinBlindfolding me Legends floated onSoda; it was a wild nightAnd gruesome Somebody shouted in the darkPitchy like charcoal on a chilly nightOf NovemberOf swindling face of death I lay awake withGospel flint and sawdustThe way to Sulphur flamesEtching -
- [Security and Socio-Economic Impact of Illegal Immigration in India](https://www.differenttruths.com/security-and-socio-economic-impact-of-illegal-immigration-in-india/) - Arindam examines how India’s porous borders with Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan enable illegal migration, creating complex challenges for security, economy, and demographic balance, exclusively for Different Truths. India’s extensive land borders with Bangladesh (4,096 km), Nepal (1,751 km), and Pakistan (3,323 km) are among the most porous in the world, facilitating significant illegal migration that Arindam examines how India’s porous borders with Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan enable illegal migration, creating complex challenges for security, economy, and demographic balance, exclusively for Different Truths. India’s extensive land borders with Bangladesh (4,096 km), Nepal (1,751 km), and Pakistan (3,323 km) are among the most porous in the world, facilitating significant illegal migration that -
- [Losing Your Mind: A Beautiful Descent Into Timelessness](https://www.differenttruths.com/losing-your-mind-a-beautiful-descent-into-timelessness/) - Explore Kushal’s poem, exclusively for Different Truths, which is an introspective journey through surreal time, memory, and self, wrapped in poetic beauty. Not such a catastrophe,losing your mind; it equalsweathering the tick tock of an ancient clock you bought because retro is cool.Time hears the beats of it. Youceased to be aware of it Losing Explore Kushal’s poem, exclusively for Different Truths, which is an introspective journey through surreal time, memory, and self, wrapped in poetic beauty. Not such a catastrophe,losing your mind; it equalsweathering the tick tock of an ancient clock you bought because retro is cool.Time hears the beats of it. Youceased to be aware of it Losing -
- [Focus: Existence vs Nuisance & the Right to Be Heard](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-existence-vs-nuisance-the-right-to-be-heard/) - Rights and duties in liberal democracies are unequally distributed; Prof Bhaskar’s inquiry explores their institutional dimensions, exclusions, and social imbalances, exclusively for Different Truths. Sitting at a round table in conversation, the rights and duties of the people around the table boil down to a single unit. Sitting on opposite sides of a rectangular table Rights and duties in liberal democracies are unequally distributed; Prof Bhaskar’s inquiry explores their institutional dimensions, exclusions, and social imbalances, exclusively for Different Truths. Sitting at a round table in conversation, the rights and duties of the people around the table boil down to a single unit. Sitting on opposite sides of a rectangular table -
- [Whispers of Love: A Journey Through the Heart](https://www.differenttruths.com/whispers-of-love-a-journey-through-the-heart/) - Francesco's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, experiences a journey of love and emotion, where the voice echoes like a timeless breeze—powerful, rare, and soul-stirring. And then your voicethat in the wind flieslight featherwithout haste.Still strongand vital rockrare differencebetween breath and rain.It is in the mouth of the sunand up to the starsthat your emotionsslide silently Francesco's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, experiences a journey of love and emotion, where the voice echoes like a timeless breeze—powerful, rare, and soul-stirring. And then your voicethat in the wind flieslight featherwithout haste.Still strongand vital rockrare differencebetween breath and rain.It is in the mouth of the sunand up to the starsthat your emotionsslide silently -
- [How Lost Love Burns Beneath the Surface of Silence](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-lost-love-burns-beneath-the-surface-of-silence/) - Rajashree’s poem is a poignant lament of lost love. This verse mourns the broken promises and passion sacrificed for society’s expectations and pretences, exclusively for Different Truths. I shall tell you what woes,what pains, and their pangs that I have borneIf ever I meet you... You, too, would say how you have set aside my Rajashree’s poem is a poignant lament of lost love. This verse mourns the broken promises and passion sacrificed for society’s expectations and pretences, exclusively for Different Truths. I shall tell you what woes,what pains, and their pangs that I have borneIf ever I meet you... You, too, would say how you have set aside my -
- [Epic History Meets Eerie Folklore: Focus Stree 2 and Chhaava](https://www.differenttruths.com/epic-history-meets-eerie-folklore-focus-stree-2-and-chhaava/) - Two films, one spine-chilling and one soul-stirring—Stree 2 and Chhaava—redefine Indian cinema with wit, war, and wonder. A comparative review by Sukanya, exclusively for Different Truths. What unfolds when a spectral whisper brushes past midnight walls in Chanderi, while thunderous war cries echo through the hallowed forts of the Maratha Empire? Stree 2 and Chhaava—though Two films, one spine-chilling and one soul-stirring—Stree 2 and Chhaava—redefine Indian cinema with wit, war, and wonder. A comparative review by Sukanya, exclusively for Different Truths. What unfolds when a spectral whisper brushes past midnight walls in Chanderi, while thunderous war cries echo through the hallowed forts of the Maratha Empire? Stree 2 and Chhaava—though -
- [Jesus Christ in Bhavisya Purana: The Apologetic Perspective – II](https://www.differenttruths.com/jesus-christ-in-bhavisya-purana-the-apologetic-perspective-ii/) - In the second part, Akash explores a Christian reading of the Bhavishya Purana, suggesting it reveals Christ’s presence in ancient India, exclusively for Different Truths Abstract The Bhavishya Purana, an important Hindu prophetic text, contains a striking episode in which King Salivahana meets a holy man named “Isha Putra”, born of a virgin, who preaches righteousness and identifies In the second part, Akash explores a Christian reading of the Bhavishya Purana, suggesting it reveals Christ’s presence in ancient India, exclusively for Different Truths Abstract The Bhavishya Purana, an important Hindu prophetic text, contains a striking episode in which King Salivahana meets a holy man named “Isha Putra”, born of a virgin, who preaches righteousness and identifies -
- [Themes of Love, Loss, and Liberation in Whispering Ashes](https://www.differenttruths.com/themes-of-love-loss-and-liberation-in-whispering-ashes/) - Saroj K Padhi presents poignant poetry in Whispering Ashes, exploring nature, society, love, loss, and inequality. A review by Pankajam, exclusively for Different Truths. Saroj K Padhi is a retired English professor from the government of Odisha and a writer by passion. He is well known in Indian English literature and has published two books Saroj K Padhi presents poignant poetry in Whispering Ashes, exploring nature, society, love, loss, and inequality. A review by Pankajam, exclusively for Different Truths. Saroj K Padhi is a retired English professor from the government of Odisha and a writer by passion. He is well known in Indian English literature and has published two books -
- [Sahir Ludhianvi: The Poet of Love, Loss, and Revolutionary Truth](https://www.differenttruths.com/sahir-ludhianvi-the-poet-of-love-loss-and-revolutionary-truth/) - Dr Dhiraj elucidates that Sahir Ludhianvi's lyrics, according to Javed Akhtar, embody protest, philosophy, and hope, deeply ingrained in Hindi cinema, exclusively for Different Truths. Ever since I was a child, certain Hindi film songs just had a way of getting under my skin – their words painting vivid pictures, stirring up emotions that stayed Dr Dhiraj elucidates that Sahir Ludhianvi's lyrics, according to Javed Akhtar, embody protest, philosophy, and hope, deeply ingrained in Hindi cinema, exclusively for Different Truths. Ever since I was a child, certain Hindi film songs just had a way of getting under my skin – their words painting vivid pictures, stirring up emotions that stayed -
- [A Journey from Emptiness into Longing and Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-journey-from-emptiness-into-longing-and-love/) - Tirtho's poem explores yearning, emptiness, and memory, highlighting unfulfilled dreams echoing through silence and shadows, exclusively for Different Truths. This recess of the heartcan't stop echoingwith an unfulfilled wish.It doesn't understand thatevery yearning has the habit ofleaving behind a void.I am grappling with voids and voidsand they have entwined themselvesin the roots of my nothingness.The Tirtho's poem explores yearning, emptiness, and memory, highlighting unfulfilled dreams echoing through silence and shadows, exclusively for Different Truths. This recess of the heartcan't stop echoingwith an unfulfilled wish.It doesn't understand thatevery yearning has the habit ofleaving behind a void.I am grappling with voids and voidsand they have entwined themselvesin the roots of my nothingness.The -
- [Focus: June Heatwave Horror & a Night Under the Stars](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-june-heatwave-horror-a-night-under-the-stars/) - Ruchira rues that June in North India is unforgiving—oppressive heat, humidity, and power cuts—but mangoes and memories offer fleeting, delicious relief, exclusively for Different Truths. As January sets in each year, I am gripped by a strange fear and disgust rolled into one, because days will fly away, and very soon June will dawn upon us. Ruchira rues that June in North India is unforgiving—oppressive heat, humidity, and power cuts—but mangoes and memories offer fleeting, delicious relief, exclusively for Different Truths. As January sets in each year, I am gripped by a strange fear and disgust rolled into one, because days will fly away, and very soon June will dawn upon us. -
- [When Trees Speak in a Child’s Imagination](https://www.differenttruths.com/when-trees-speak-in-a-childs-imagination/) - In Kushal’s poem, a child’s question births imagined trees—mango hybrids blooming in memory—while an eerie, fragrant dusk stirs mystery and sensation, exclusively for Different Truths. The hairy sky scurries and slipsinside the dark head of a long tree."Which tree is it?" The child asks.My mother always answered, "A mango."So, we had cottonwood-mango,fig-mango and guava-mango.In the In Kushal’s poem, a child’s question births imagined trees—mango hybrids blooming in memory—while an eerie, fragrant dusk stirs mystery and sensation, exclusively for Different Truths. The hairy sky scurries and slipsinside the dark head of a long tree."Which tree is it?" The child asks.My mother always answered, "A mango."So, we had cottonwood-mango,fig-mango and guava-mango.In the -
- [How to Survive the Emotional Collapse of Today’s World!](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-to-survive-the-emotional-collapse-of-todays-world/) - Prof Ram’s poem is a stark reflection on modern alienation, inner decay, and digital disquiet—where passion persists but healing feels impossibly distant, exclusively for Different Truths. I live in a crowd of fakessmallness rises with age my mind has ceased to thinknew metaphors hardly happen hunger keeps me awake all nightI mitigate minginess inner lives Prof Ram’s poem is a stark reflection on modern alienation, inner decay, and digital disquiet—where passion persists but healing feels impossibly distant, exclusively for Different Truths. I live in a crowd of fakessmallness rises with age my mind has ceased to thinknew metaphors hardly happen hunger keeps me awake all nightI mitigate minginess inner lives -
- [Ethical Dilemma: Is the Indian State Failing Its People?](https://www.differenttruths.com/ethical-dilemma-is-the-indian-state-failing-its-people/) - Why do Indians remain silent? Prof Bhaskar’s reflection explores silence, ethics, and power at the society-state interface in contemporary India, exclusively for Different Truths. For the past few decades, I have wondered why people in India keep silent. Common people in my random sample did not respond to my question. Based on my wandering around Why do Indians remain silent? Prof Bhaskar’s reflection explores silence, ethics, and power at the society-state interface in contemporary India, exclusively for Different Truths. For the past few decades, I have wondered why people in India keep silent. Common people in my random sample did not respond to my question. Based on my wandering around -
- [Focus: The Surprising Life of Hijacker Hashim Qureshi in Jail](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-surprising-life-of-hijacker-hashim-qureshi-in-jail/) - Praveen Swami's analysis of "False Flags" precedes this account of Dr Azam’s 1975 jail encounter with Hashim Qureshi, the 1971 Ganga hijacker. The author met him in jail, an exclusive for Different Truths. As usual, The Print’s Contributing Editor, Praveen Swami’s video clip, False Flags, is researched and professorially delivered. This humble scribe offers a few personal Praveen Swami's analysis of "False Flags" precedes this account of Dr Azam’s 1975 jail encounter with Hashim Qureshi, the 1971 Ganga hijacker. The author met him in jail, an exclusive for Different Truths. As usual, The Print’s Contributing Editor, Praveen Swami’s video clip, False Flags, is researched and professorially delivered. This humble scribe offers a few personal -
- [Focus: Danger to Marine Life, Palm Tree, and the Evil Doctor](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-danger-to-marine-life-palm-tree-and-the-evil-doctor/) - Shail talks about the dangerous loss to marine life in a ship capsizing in Kerala; wonders about the connection between palm trees and lightning in Bihar and talks about injustice meted out to the victims of a French doctor pedophile exclusively for Different Truths. Drowning poison The Titanic took with it all the fanfare,the luxury Shail talks about the dangerous loss to marine life in a ship capsizing in Kerala; wonders about the connection between palm trees and lightning in Bihar and talks about injustice meted out to the victims of a French doctor pedophile exclusively for Different Truths. Drowning poison The Titanic took with it all the fanfare,the luxury -
- [Unveiling the Hidden Danger: Focus Proximity and Fear](https://www.differenttruths.com/unveiling-the-hidden-danger-focus-proximity-and-fear/) - Prof. Ram’s poem explores an entity perceived as nearly dangerous, an outsider blamed for self-inflicted suffering, seeking to erase their impact for peace, for Different Truths. It’s near butevery place has a distanceand people to they flee to seeme in their vicinitysense a danger I don’t belong:they curse me for what I’m notself-made misery traps them Prof. Ram’s poem explores an entity perceived as nearly dangerous, an outsider blamed for self-inflicted suffering, seeking to erase their impact for peace, for Different Truths. It’s near butevery place has a distanceand people to they flee to seeme in their vicinitysense a danger I don’t belong:they curse me for what I’m notself-made misery traps them -
- [Locked with Lantern and a Good Luck](https://www.differenttruths.com/locked-with-lantern-and-a-good-luck/) - Atrayee tells us an intriguing story about a NGC team, caught in the Eritrean-Ethiopian conflict and a kidnapping. What happened to Twisha? Here’s a literary thriller, exclusively for Different Truths, for the Africa Special Issue. Is it night already? So soon! The trace of daylight that has been permeating through that precarious locked door suddenly Atrayee tells us an intriguing story about a NGC team, caught in the Eritrean-Ethiopian conflict and a kidnapping. What happened to Twisha? Here’s a literary thriller, exclusively for Different Truths, for the Africa Special Issue. Is it night already? So soon! The trace of daylight that has been permeating through that precarious locked door suddenly -
- [How to Look Through the Eyes of a Beggar](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-to-look-through-the-eyes-of-a-beggar/) - Kushal's poem explores empathy and societal disparity through the perspective of a marginalised veteran beggar in a wintery scene, exclusively for Different Truths. How do I look through the wounded glasses of the veteran vagrant, beggar? Winter comes hither. The aluminium chimneys of a local baker add vanilla fog to the thick air. Do I Kushal's poem explores empathy and societal disparity through the perspective of a marginalised veteran beggar in a wintery scene, exclusively for Different Truths. How do I look through the wounded glasses of the veteran vagrant, beggar? Winter comes hither. The aluminium chimneys of a local baker add vanilla fog to the thick air. Do I -
- [Focus: The Controversial Jesus Passage in Hindu Texts Exposed—I](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-controversial-jesus-passage-in-hindu-texts-exposed-i/) - Akash's two-part article, exclusively for Different Truths, examines the authenticity of the Bhavishya Purana's controversial passage about an Indian king and Jesus in the first part. The Bhavishya Purana stands out among Hindu scriptures for its interest in future events, making it a prime target for both curiosity and controversy. One passage has captured widespread attention: a Akash's two-part article, exclusively for Different Truths, examines the authenticity of the Bhavishya Purana's controversial passage about an Indian king and Jesus in the first part. The Bhavishya Purana stands out among Hindu scriptures for its interest in future events, making it a prime target for both curiosity and controversy. One passage has captured widespread attention: a -
- [The Risky Commitment of Writing: Focus Truth vs. State Power](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-risky-commitment-of-writing-focus-truth-vs-state-power/) - Prof Bhaskar questioned the value and risks of writing, particularly when it challenges authority, exemplified by the arrest of a professor for a Facebook post exclusively for Different Truths. Before the question ‘Does writing help?’ is answered, two points are to be kept in mind—writing what and the public concern. The second one is expressed Prof Bhaskar questioned the value and risks of writing, particularly when it challenges authority, exemplified by the arrest of a professor for a Facebook post exclusively for Different Truths. Before the question ‘Does writing help?’ is answered, two points are to be kept in mind—writing what and the public concern. The second one is expressed -
- [Lost Love and Family Neglect in Sharmila Tagore’s Swan Song](https://www.differenttruths.com/lost-love-and-family-neglect-in-sharmila-tagores-swan-song/) - Sharmila Tagore delivers a poignant performance as an octogenarian in Puratawn, a drama about family, loss, and enduring connections, reviews Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths. One of the most glamorous heroines of the 1960s and 1970s, Sharmila Tagore has given a scintillating performance in Puratawn (ancient), which is being bandied as the actress’ swan song considering her Sharmila Tagore delivers a poignant performance as an octogenarian in Puratawn, a drama about family, loss, and enduring connections, reviews Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths. One of the most glamorous heroines of the 1960s and 1970s, Sharmila Tagore has given a scintillating performance in Puratawn (ancient), which is being bandied as the actress’ swan song considering her -
- [Emerging Victorious: Steps from the Vibrant Holi Village](https://www.differenttruths.com/emerging-victorious-steps-from-the-vibrant-holi-village/) - Mukul's poem for Different Truths depicts an old man, now filled with jingling coins and a renewed spark, heading home with his earnings from the Holi market. The containers emptying of colours,filling him a nervous relief,The amplifying clink of the coinsanimating his stilled bearing,The extinguished eyes turntwo flickering flames,Their radiance is a gleaming dusk.With sprightly Mukul's poem for Different Truths depicts an old man, now filled with jingling coins and a renewed spark, heading home with his earnings from the Holi market. The containers emptying of colours,filling him a nervous relief,The amplifying clink of the coinsanimating his stilled bearing,The extinguished eyes turntwo flickering flames,Their radiance is a gleaming dusk.With sprightly -
- [Healing Lost Love: The Power of Compassion](https://www.differenttruths.com/healing-lost-love-the-power-of-compassion/) - Sarala poignantly captures in verse the agony of an aged mother sent to an old-age home, exclusively for Different Truths. Oh God, how I cried to see that old lady being Pushed into an old-age home by her children. She cried and pleaded, Please have a heart; I gave you birth with my labour I Sarala poignantly captures in verse the agony of an aged mother sent to an old-age home, exclusively for Different Truths. Oh God, how I cried to see that old lady being Pushed into an old-age home by her children. She cried and pleaded, Please have a heart; I gave you birth with my labour I -
- [Shattered Dreams, Unyielding Love: My Mother's Battle with Sickness](https://www.differenttruths.com/shattered-dreams-unyielding-love-my-mothers-battle-with-sickness/) - Hemashri's poignant reflection, exclusively for Different Truths, explores a daughter's admiration and helplessness as she witnesses her ailing mother's strength through years of suffering. Who can be like my mother?Who can flow like a river?I watch silently as my ailing mother lies on her bed.Love her to the moon; she is the onewho showed me Hemashri's poignant reflection, exclusively for Different Truths, explores a daughter's admiration and helplessness as she witnesses her ailing mother's strength through years of suffering. Who can be like my mother?Who can flow like a river?I watch silently as my ailing mother lies on her bed.Love her to the moon; she is the onewho showed me -
- [Satan’s Vow of Evil: The Powerful Rebellion Against Good](https://www.differenttruths.com/satans-vow-of-evil-the-powerful-rebellion-against-good/) - Dr Ketaki delves into the conflict between divine will and human ambition, tracing Satan's vengeful journey from Paradise Lost to Doctor Faustus's tragic pursuit of forbidden knowledge for Different Truths. Yet, ah! Why should they know their fate, Since sorrow never comes too late, And happiness too swiftly flies? Thought would destroy their paradise! No Dr Ketaki delves into the conflict between divine will and human ambition, tracing Satan's vengeful journey from Paradise Lost to Doctor Faustus's tragic pursuit of forbidden knowledge for Different Truths. Yet, ah! Why should they know their fate, Since sorrow never comes too late, And happiness too swiftly flies? Thought would destroy their paradise! No -
- [Making a Home Safe for the Elderly](https://www.differenttruths.com/making-a-home-safe-for-the-elderly/) - Rita cautions us about the hazards that elders face at home. She details the dos and don'ts at the home of elder(s). These invaluable tips help us avoid major problems. Elders need our love, compassion and care to keep them safe. Here are the details, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. A large number of elderly people Rita cautions us about the hazards that elders face at home. She details the dos and don'ts at the home of elder(s). These invaluable tips help us avoid major problems. Elders need our love, compassion and care to keep them safe. Here are the details, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. A large number of elderly people -
- [Focus: Hair Transplant Disaster, Environmental Impact, and a Bag's Popularity](https://www.differenttruths.com/poem/) - Shail brings to light the dangers of hair surgeries done by quacks, bemoans the death ofinnumerable parrots in Jhansi, and mock the chic tag that the commonplace jhola has acquired abroad, exclusively for Different Truths. Alopecia surgery gone berserk Better to be bereft of hairthan life laid miserably bare.Better to be baldingthan a flesh-eating bacteria Shail brings to light the dangers of hair surgeries done by quacks, bemoans the death ofinnumerable parrots in Jhansi, and mock the chic tag that the commonplace jhola has acquired abroad, exclusively for Different Truths. Alopecia surgery gone berserk Better to be bereft of hairthan life laid miserably bare.Better to be baldingthan a flesh-eating bacteria -
- [Unleash the Power of Connection: Love vs. Anger](https://www.differenttruths.com/unleash-the-power-of-connection-love-vs-anger/) - Ashok's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, highlights the dual nature of fire, urging us to choose harmony over conflict and embrace different truths, contrasting destructive anger with unifying love. The fire of anger detaches anythingThe fire of love attaches everything.Fire holds an unfathomable power,It can reduce anything to ash, forever. Positive impact of fire remains Ashok's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, highlights the dual nature of fire, urging us to choose harmony over conflict and embrace different truths, contrasting destructive anger with unifying love. The fire of anger detaches anythingThe fire of love attaches everything.Fire holds an unfathomable power,It can reduce anything to ash, forever. Positive impact of fire remains -
- [Unlock "Be Line": Understanding Isolation Through a Director's Lens](https://www.differenttruths.com/unlock-be-line-understanding-isolation-through-a-directors-lens/) - Ruchira reviews Samik Roy Choudhuri's "Be Line", a unique blend of social satire, black comedy, and psychological thriller, exclusively for Different Truths. Be Line, by a young director, Samik Roy Choudhuri, is a film that cannot be summarised in a few words. Categorisation is tough for a film that continuously teases you with its unfolding, consistently Ruchira reviews Samik Roy Choudhuri's "Be Line", a unique blend of social satire, black comedy, and psychological thriller, exclusively for Different Truths. Be Line, by a young director, Samik Roy Choudhuri, is a film that cannot be summarised in a few words. Categorisation is tough for a film that continuously teases you with its unfolding, consistently -
- [Unveiling the Past: The Powerful Story of Chandernagore College](https://www.differenttruths.com/unveiling-the-past-the-powerful-story-of-chandernagore-college/) - Rituparna reviews "Mon Histoire", which narrates the history of Chandernagore College, tracing its French colonial roots to its current educational prominence in Bengal, exclusively for Different Truths. Mon Histoire: Chandernagore College is a remarkable pictorial chronicle that meticulously documents the illustrious journey of Chandernagore College from its inception in 1862 to its present-day stature as a Rituparna reviews "Mon Histoire", which narrates the history of Chandernagore College, tracing its French colonial roots to its current educational prominence in Bengal, exclusively for Different Truths. Mon Histoire: Chandernagore College is a remarkable pictorial chronicle that meticulously documents the illustrious journey of Chandernagore College from its inception in 1862 to its present-day stature as a -
- [Love & Connection with Inner Voice](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-connection-with-inner-voice/) - Francesco's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, delves into themes of connection, resilience, life's enduring nature, and the significance of the inner voice in navigating existence. And nowwhere are youtalk to me againit's never overlife is incredibleeven if it's not easyto resist the void.We are kitesalways in flightboth of us are destinieseternal lights in the skydistant Francesco's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, delves into themes of connection, resilience, life's enduring nature, and the significance of the inner voice in navigating existence. And nowwhere are youtalk to me againit's never overlife is incredibleeven if it's not easyto resist the void.We are kitesalways in flightboth of us are destinieseternal lights in the skydistant -
- [Unbreakable Love: The Inspiring Life of Pope John Paul II](https://www.differenttruths.com/unbreakable-love-the-inspiring-life-of-pope-john-paul-ii/) - Akash profiles Karol Józef Wojtyła, Pope John Paul II, a profound figure from 20th-century Europe, who became a global conscience and a monumental pontiff, exclusively for Different Truths. In the chronicles of papal history, few names shimmer with the radiance and resonance of Karol Józef Wojtyła—better known to the world as Pope John Paul II. Akash profiles Karol Józef Wojtyła, Pope John Paul II, a profound figure from 20th-century Europe, who became a global conscience and a monumental pontiff, exclusively for Different Truths. In the chronicles of papal history, few names shimmer with the radiance and resonance of Karol Józef Wojtyła—better known to the world as Pope John Paul II. -
- [Focus: How an Unending War Infiltrates Everyday Life](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-how-an-unending-war-infiltrates-everyday-life/) - Priyadarshani's poem explores the haunting aftermath of war, where peace is fragile and the past haunts the present lives of those left behind, exclusively for Different Truths. The ink dried on a treaty no one could touch,And somewhere, two ministers shook handsOver cups of tea brewed with denial.They signed it.They smiled.They went home for dinner.The Priyadarshani's poem explores the haunting aftermath of war, where peace is fragile and the past haunts the present lives of those left behind, exclusively for Different Truths. The ink dried on a treaty no one could touch,And somewhere, two ministers shook handsOver cups of tea brewed with denial.They signed it.They smiled.They went home for dinner.The -
- [Burglary: Silence and the Powerful Language of Unspoken Grief](https://www.differenttruths.com/burglary-silence-and-the-powerful-language-of-unspoken-grief/) - Tirtho’s poem is about a ransacked home that evokes a deep sense of violated privacy and irretrievable loss, witnessed by silent, broken remnants, exclusively for Different Truths. The twisted window grillpitied my helplessness;I couldn’t take my eyes off it. In the ransacked rooms,I felt a disrobed privacytrying to hide its face in vain. There were Tirtho’s poem is about a ransacked home that evokes a deep sense of violated privacy and irretrievable loss, witnessed by silent, broken remnants, exclusively for Different Truths. The twisted window grillpitied my helplessness;I couldn’t take my eyes off it. In the ransacked rooms,I felt a disrobed privacytrying to hide its face in vain. There were -
- [Transformative Love: The Magic of Grandmothers’ Kitchens](https://www.differenttruths.com/transformative-love-the-magic-of-grandmothers-kitchens/) - Her grandmothers' kitchens were family hearts, filled with food, stories, and love. Their cooking and devotion created lasting, cherished memories, reminisces Kavita, exclusively for Different Truths. My grandmother’s kitchens were the heart of their family homes. In each of their homes, the kitchen was the place where we all gathered to eat, exchange stories of Her grandmothers' kitchens were family hearts, filled with food, stories, and love. Their cooking and devotion created lasting, cherished memories, reminisces Kavita, exclusively for Different Truths. My grandmother’s kitchens were the heart of their family homes. In each of their homes, the kitchen was the place where we all gathered to eat, exchange stories of -
- [Phoenix Rising: The Powerful Rebirth of the Soul](https://www.differenttruths.com/phoenix-rising-the-powerful-rebirth-of-the-soul/) - Dr Manisha's poem for Different Truths depicts an immaterial spirit's journey from earthly constraints to freedom, hinting at a possible longing for its embodied past before rebirth. It rose from the burning embers and ashesAnd flew high to the dark firmament.Carefree, uncaged, dancing, swirling, and swishing;Formless, weightless, and without any bindings.In fleshy garbs ‘twas tightly Dr Manisha's poem for Different Truths depicts an immaterial spirit's journey from earthly constraints to freedom, hinting at a possible longing for its embodied past before rebirth. It rose from the burning embers and ashesAnd flew high to the dark firmament.Carefree, uncaged, dancing, swirling, and swishing;Formless, weightless, and without any bindings.In fleshy garbs ‘twas tightly -
- [From Fear to Faith: Facing Dogs and Finding Peace](https://www.differenttruths.com/from-fear-to-faith-facing-dogs-and-finding-peace/) - Prof Ram’s poem explores the speaker's detached repetition of prayer juxtaposed with the stark reality of societal exclusion and encroaching darkness on their walk, exclusively for Different Truths. So many times, I chanted the prayerfrom childhood to now, I forgetwhat I pray for or want to repeatmantras while walking at dusk or seeingimages on the lingam that Prof Ram’s poem explores the speaker's detached repetition of prayer juxtaposed with the stark reality of societal exclusion and encroaching darkness on their walk, exclusively for Different Truths. So many times, I chanted the prayerfrom childhood to now, I forgetwhat I pray for or want to repeatmantras while walking at dusk or seeingimages on the lingam that -
- [Imperialism’s Resurgence: Autocrats and the New Era of Control](https://www.differenttruths.com/imperialisms-resurgence-autocrats-and-the-new-era-of-control/) - Baljeet explains that imperialism is a policy of extending control over nations, unlike colonialism's direct settlement and rule, exclusively for Different Truths. Historically common, it's resurging through various means. Imperialism refers to a broader policy of a nation extending its direct or indirect control over another nation or region through diplomacy, military force or economic Baljeet explains that imperialism is a policy of extending control over nations, unlike colonialism's direct settlement and rule, exclusively for Different Truths. Historically common, it's resurging through various means. Imperialism refers to a broader policy of a nation extending its direct or indirect control over another nation or region through diplomacy, military force or economic -
- [Urgent Call to Action: Save Earth by Saving Water Now!](https://www.differenttruths.com/urgent-call-to-action-save-earth-by-saving-water-now/) - On Earth Day 2025, Prof Bhaskar reflects on water conservation through observations in Arunachal Pradesh (forests) and Bihar (waterlogged areas), linking forests to groundwater recharge and highlighting conflicts between greed and nature. The 22nd day of April 2025, as ‘Earth Day’, reminded people of their non-transferable duty to save the Earth by saving water. No doubt, On Earth Day 2025, Prof Bhaskar reflects on water conservation through observations in Arunachal Pradesh (forests) and Bihar (waterlogged areas), linking forests to groundwater recharge and highlighting conflicts between greed and nature. The 22nd day of April 2025, as ‘Earth Day’, reminded people of their non-transferable duty to save the Earth by saving water. No doubt, -
- [Intriguing Hike: Lost, Found, and Ready for More](https://www.differenttruths.com/intriguing-hike-lost-found-and-ready-for-more/) - Lost hikers find a solvable maze before a town arrives, prompting Kushal's whimsical preparation for another trek with odd supplies, exclusively for Different Truths. Two lost hikers on the ridge, then in that narrow lane between two white and green rocks,find the maze solvable. They depart when the town arrives with its cobblestone streets, slow Lost hikers find a solvable maze before a town arrives, prompting Kushal's whimsical preparation for another trek with odd supplies, exclusively for Different Truths. Two lost hikers on the ridge, then in that narrow lane between two white and green rocks,find the maze solvable. They depart when the town arrives with its cobblestone streets, slow -
- [Deep Love for Travel: Exploring Life & Fests with Raj](https://www.differenttruths.com/deep-love-for-travel-exploring-life-fests-with-raj/) - Frozen by grief, Ravi mourns Raj, a kind poet and friend. Memories of their decade of shared poetry journeys now bring poignant pain, exclusively for Different Truths. My heart is frozen with deep pain. It will be extremely difficult to defrost it soon. They say he was a good poet, a good human being, a Frozen by grief, Ravi mourns Raj, a kind poet and friend. Memories of their decade of shared poetry journeys now bring poignant pain, exclusively for Different Truths. My heart is frozen with deep pain. It will be extremely difficult to defrost it soon. They say he was a good poet, a good human being, a -
- [A Doctor’s Account of Love, Loss, and Letting Go](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-doctors-account-of-love-loss-and-letting-go/) - Satjit reviews Dr Amrinder Bajaj's "Letting Go" exclusively for Different Truths. This autobiographical fiction reveals a middle-aged Indian couple's life changed by cancer, spotlighting the caregiver's compassionate, solitary path. I was amazed at the author’s candour when I first read the book. Though a work of fiction, the diary entries point to the fact that Satjit reviews Dr Amrinder Bajaj's "Letting Go" exclusively for Different Truths. This autobiographical fiction reveals a middle-aged Indian couple's life changed by cancer, spotlighting the caregiver's compassionate, solitary path. I was amazed at the author’s candour when I first read the book. Though a work of fiction, the diary entries point to the fact that -
- [Unveiling Love and Life in the Poetry of Meenakshi Mohan](https://www.differenttruths.com/unveiling-love-and-life-in-the-poetry-of-meenakshi-mohan/) - In an exclusive conversation for Different Truths, Lopamudra candidly interviews Meenakshi Mohan of ‘Symphonies of Life’ , discussing life's non-linearity, her book's themes, and her writing journey. The mystic Sufi poet Rumi had famously quoted: ‘Only from the heart can you touch the sky.’ The heart is the abode of our boundless possibilities, I strongly believe, In an exclusive conversation for Different Truths, Lopamudra candidly interviews Meenakshi Mohan of ‘Symphonies of Life’ , discussing life's non-linearity, her book's themes, and her writing journey. The mystic Sufi poet Rumi had famously quoted: ‘Only from the heart can you touch the sky.’ The heart is the abode of our boundless possibilities, I strongly believe, -
- [Raj Babu’s Enduring Love: Micro Verse, Macro Life](https://www.differenttruths.com/raj-babus-enduring-love-micro-verse-macro-life/) - With deep sorrow, we remember Raj Babu Gandham, "Baabaai" to Saranya, a poet, patriot, and optimist whose profound micro verses and warm presence left a lasting literary mark. A heartfelt tribute for Different Truths. It is with deep sorrow that we bid farewell to Raj Babu Gandham — poet, patriot, eternal optimist, and a gentleman With deep sorrow, we remember Raj Babu Gandham, "Baabaai" to Saranya, a poet, patriot, and optimist whose profound micro verses and warm presence left a lasting literary mark. A heartfelt tribute for Different Truths. It is with deep sorrow that we bid farewell to Raj Babu Gandham — poet, patriot, eternal optimist, and a gentleman -
- [The Magic of Subtle Scents and Lingering Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-magic-of-subtle-scents-and-lingering-love/) - Jennifer’s poem beautifully captures cherished memories and sensory experiences, weaving together poignant moments through evocative scents, exclusively for Different Truths. I adoreSubtle scents Rain before the firstDrop hits the ground Brownies baked andAlready deliveredThat lingered in the air Bacon cooked for breakfastAnd now still hanging in the airWhen the afternoon sun is bright The scent Jennifer’s poem beautifully captures cherished memories and sensory experiences, weaving together poignant moments through evocative scents, exclusively for Different Truths. I adoreSubtle scents Rain before the firstDrop hits the ground Brownies baked andAlready deliveredThat lingered in the air Bacon cooked for breakfastAnd now still hanging in the airWhen the afternoon sun is bright The scent -
- [Unearthing Lost Love: The Powerful Story of Tinkori Dasi](https://www.differenttruths.com/unearthing-lost-love-the-powerful-story-of-tinkori-dasi/) - A recent Delhi theatre festival featured "Tinkori Dasi: The Lady Macbeth," a women-centric play recalling 19th-century Bengali theatre and actress, reports Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths. A few weeks ago, a theatre festival was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Information & Culture (Government of West Bengal) at the Muktadhara Auditorium in New Delhi. A recent Delhi theatre festival featured "Tinkori Dasi: The Lady Macbeth," a women-centric play recalling 19th-century Bengali theatre and actress, reports Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths. A few weeks ago, a theatre festival was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Information & Culture (Government of West Bengal) at the Muktadhara Auditorium in New Delhi. -
- [Endless Love for Mom: More Than Just a Day ](https://www.differenttruths.com/endless-love-for-mom-more-than-just-a-day/) - Dr Chetna's poem expresses a profound love for a mother, highlighting her unwavering devotion, despite a single day of thanks, exclusively for Different Truths. How can I thank you for just a day?When you're the light along my wayFrom whispered lullabies at night,To guide me with patience might. You gave me strength when I had Dr Chetna's poem expresses a profound love for a mother, highlighting her unwavering devotion, despite a single day of thanks, exclusively for Different Truths. How can I thank you for just a day?When you're the light along my wayFrom whispered lullabies at night,To guide me with patience might. You gave me strength when I had -
- [Unlock Your Love for Reading: Discover Life-Altering Books](https://www.differenttruths.com/unlock-your-love-for-reading-discover-life-altering-books/) - Abhignya champions reading hefty books like Melville's Moby Dick, arguing their depth offers profound self-knowledge despite modern distractions, exclusively for Different Truths. It is not uncommon to be turned off by a hefty book. Who, after all, has the time and energy to read a big, fat book that may or may not be rewarding? Abhignya champions reading hefty books like Melville's Moby Dick, arguing their depth offers profound self-knowledge despite modern distractions, exclusively for Different Truths. It is not uncommon to be turned off by a hefty book. Who, after all, has the time and energy to read a big, fat book that may or may not be rewarding? -
- [Faith vs. Freedom: Contrasting Paths of India and Pakistan](https://www.differenttruths.com/faith-vs-freedom-contrasting-paths-of-india-and-pakistan/) - Dr Raj’s poem states that born of shared roots, Bharat and Pakistan were torn apart, becoming rivals despite their kindred past, walking separate paths, exclusively for Different Truths. Bharat and Pakistan, born of one land,Torn apart by a hasty hand.Brothers once in soil and lore,Split by blood in ’47’s roar. One chose faith as its Dr Raj’s poem states that born of shared roots, Bharat and Pakistan were torn apart, becoming rivals despite their kindred past, walking separate paths, exclusively for Different Truths. Bharat and Pakistan, born of one land,Torn apart by a hasty hand.Brothers once in soil and lore,Split by blood in ’47’s roar. One chose faith as its -
- [Focus: Corruption Unleashed and the Plague on Pakistan's Progress](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-corruption-unleashed-and-the-plague-on-pakistans-progress/) - Dr Amitabh writes from an Indian surgeon's unique vantage point across borders. This narrative delves into his intriguing encounters with Pakistan and its people against the backdrop of Operation Sindoor, exclusively for Different Truths. I have always been curious about our neighbour, Pakistan. It’s a country born out of disaster. Islamic faith and fundamentalism ruled Dr Amitabh writes from an Indian surgeon's unique vantage point across borders. This narrative delves into his intriguing encounters with Pakistan and its people against the backdrop of Operation Sindoor, exclusively for Different Truths. I have always been curious about our neighbour, Pakistan. It’s a country born out of disaster. Islamic faith and fundamentalism ruled -
- [Unlock the Smart City Revolution, its Benefits & Hidden Costs](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-fast-paced-life-in-metros/) - Navodita writes exclusively for Different Truths about the rat race in the urban population, which has become more of a global norm. Smart cities are the norm today, with increased corporatisation of democracy and the governmentfocusing on e-governance and development. In smart cities, even the smallest town gets a makeover.There are sleek streets, smart railings, Navodita writes exclusively for Different Truths about the rat race in the urban population, which has become more of a global norm. Smart cities are the norm today, with increased corporatisation of democracy and the governmentfocusing on e-governance and development. In smart cities, even the smallest town gets a makeover.There are sleek streets, smart railings, -
- [Unleashing the Love for Words Through Powerful Poetry](https://www.differenttruths.com/i-promise-to-do-2/) - Dr Ashok's poem expresses a desire to move beyond mere words, using verse as a tool for impactful change driven by empathy and a hopeful spirit, exclusively for Different Truths. Many a verse sneaks out of my pen to jot,Every time, something eludes my thought, Time and again, vicious issues rock my mind,Alas, emotions and the Dr Ashok's poem expresses a desire to move beyond mere words, using verse as a tool for impactful change driven by empathy and a hopeful spirit, exclusively for Different Truths. Many a verse sneaks out of my pen to jot,Every time, something eludes my thought, Time and again, vicious issues rock my mind,Alas, emotions and the -
- [Focus: Are Buddhijibis Redundant? Evaluating Their Social Impact](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-are-buddhijibis-redundant-evaluating-their-social-impact/) - Prof Bhaskar delves into the Bengali term "buddhijibi," examining their identities, roles, and diverse responses to societal issues, exclusively for Different Truths. Since the past few decades, the term buddhijibi (intellectual) has been in circulation in society, which seems enigmatic, for it seems difficult to identify them by head count. Who are these buddhijibis by occupational categories—teachers, lawyers, doctors, Prof Bhaskar delves into the Bengali term "buddhijibi," examining their identities, roles, and diverse responses to societal issues, exclusively for Different Truths. Since the past few decades, the term buddhijibi (intellectual) has been in circulation in society, which seems enigmatic, for it seems difficult to identify them by head count. Who are these buddhijibis by occupational categories—teachers, lawyers, doctors, -
- [Unforgettable Love: Matha Bhanga Etched in Green and Blue](https://www.differenttruths.com/unforgettable-love-matha-bhanga-etched-in-green-and-blue/) - Dr Amitabh's poem explores Matha Bhanga, a life unlived, with memories of dust, rivers, and a lost Mrinalini, exclusively for Different Truths. After all these years, I still think ofMatha Bhanga, which means in Bangla, a broken headto me, Matha Bhanga remains a life I hadprobably wanted to live and let livegreen paddy expanse remains another Dr Amitabh's poem explores Matha Bhanga, a life unlived, with memories of dust, rivers, and a lost Mrinalini, exclusively for Different Truths. After all these years, I still think ofMatha Bhanga, which means in Bangla, a broken headto me, Matha Bhanga remains a life I hadprobably wanted to live and let livegreen paddy expanse remains another -
- [Focus: Fines in Down and Under, Path of Buddha and Smooth Beauty](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-fines-in-down-and-under-path-of-buddha-and-smooth-beauty/) - Shail reiterates the importance of voting using Australia as an example; talks about Musk, DOGE and Buddha; she explores latest research about hair and healing exclusively for Different Truths. Aussies fined for not voting Not all vote, you know.Some do, others let golike a relationship gone haywire.Still others think one votewould make no big difference.But, Shail reiterates the importance of voting using Australia as an example; talks about Musk, DOGE and Buddha; she explores latest research about hair and healing exclusively for Different Truths. Aussies fined for not voting Not all vote, you know.Some do, others let golike a relationship gone haywire.Still others think one votewould make no big difference.But, -
- [Book Review: A Collection of Short Stories](https://www.differenttruths.com/book-review-a-collection-of-short-stories/) - A comprehensive book review by Hema of a collection of short stories, The Other Choice, by Dr. O.P. Arora for Different Truths When a hard-core academic, eminent novelist, short story writer, poet, and critic launches a new collection, it brings along an anticipatory flash of excitement for readers and emerging authors who have much to A comprehensive book review by Hema of a collection of short stories, The Other Choice, by Dr. O.P. Arora for Different Truths When a hard-core academic, eminent novelist, short story writer, poet, and critic launches a new collection, it brings along an anticipatory flash of excitement for readers and emerging authors who have much to -
- [The Revenge of Tashi](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-revenge-of-tashi/) - A bold and intense prose poem by Deeya, in Different Truths. Tashi breathes the mud of magic. The cold windy day translucently blows and his bones rattle against a tepid warmth hardly be called skin. His life on a raw afternoon, when the wind heads for north are bustling trees quietened to tragedy. The blatant nights and A bold and intense prose poem by Deeya, in Different Truths. Tashi breathes the mud of magic. The cold windy day translucently blows and his bones rattle against a tepid warmth hardly be called skin. His life on a raw afternoon, when the wind heads for north are bustling trees quietened to tragedy. The blatant nights and -
- [Best morning routines](https://www.differenttruths.com/best-morning-routines/) - Simple yet effective routines to follow in the morning for an effective and productive day, as stated by Navodita exclusively for Different Truths If you start your day right, it can be the best thing to kickstart your daily schedule. Here are some of the best daily morning routines to wake you up with a Simple yet effective routines to follow in the morning for an effective and productive day, as stated by Navodita exclusively for Different Truths If you start your day right, it can be the best thing to kickstart your daily schedule. Here are some of the best daily morning routines to wake you up with a -
- [Focus: The Poetry of Prose Writers!](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-poetry-of-prose-writers/) - Sudeep dwells on the poetic prose of several prose writers across a few genres, exclusively for Different Truths. I am grateful to some amazing ‘prose writers’ whose works glisten with poetic radiance. Before I mention those poetic souls, let me spare a thought for this year’s theme, ‘Poetry as a Bridge for Peace and Inclusion’. Sudeep dwells on the poetic prose of several prose writers across a few genres, exclusively for Different Truths. I am grateful to some amazing ‘prose writers’ whose works glisten with poetic radiance. Before I mention those poetic souls, let me spare a thought for this year’s theme, ‘Poetry as a Bridge for Peace and Inclusion’. -
- [The eyes of life](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-eyes-of-life/) - Eyesthat peercrylaugh and live.Silent mirrorsof lives livedanchors liton the real worldopen windowsin the timeof sacred livingwithouta blow to strike.Dazzling headlightsof true beautysumptuous lightsand infinite jewelsgems in the facesources of soundsand inspirationfor songs of the heartand serenades.Sharp bouldersand sharpkniveshurledat the emptyhoursof coldpassion.Eyesof the worldand of lifealways digwiseand never extinguishedwith shoutsand caressesthe memories escapedin the earthly flightof Eyesthat peercrylaugh and live.Silent mirrorsof lives livedanchors liton the real worldopen windowsin the timeof sacred livingwithouta blow to strike.Dazzling headlightsof true beautysumptuous lightsand infinite jewelsgems in the facesources of soundsand inspirationfor songs of the heartand serenades.Sharp bouldersand sharpkniveshurledat the emptyhoursof coldpassion.Eyesof the worldand of lifealways digwiseand never extinguishedwith shoutsand caressesthe memories escapedin the earthly flightof -
- [All Said and Done, It's Still A Man's World…](https://www.differenttruths.com/all-said-and-done-its-still-a-mans-world/) - During the years when I was a full-time working woman, I would hurry home after the office to make the evening tea, followed by dinner. My partner seldom helped around the house. Yes, he meticulously handled all outdoor errands, (he still does) but indoor work has always been an absolute no-no for him. He has During the years when I was a full-time working woman, I would hurry home after the office to make the evening tea, followed by dinner. My partner seldom helped around the house. Yes, he meticulously handled all outdoor errands, (he still does) but indoor work has always been an absolute no-no for him. He has -
- [The mundane.](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-mundane/) - Dr. Molly's poem is about the chores of a summer morning, exclusively for Different Truths. Outside the heat burns leaves shrivelling up.this summer a hot furnace...morning!pasted smileschewed up choressugarless tea...food plate insipid.post sixty posing health hazardsfading visionaches predicated on fatigue...petrol smelling a.c yedcar rides, musty air inside sun's glare peeping through windows...perfunctory medical visitsclinical smelling Dr. Molly's poem is about the chores of a summer morning, exclusively for Different Truths. Outside the heat burns leaves shrivelling up.this summer a hot furnace...morning!pasted smileschewed up choressugarless tea...food plate insipid.post sixty posing health hazardsfading visionaches predicated on fatigue...petrol smelling a.c yedcar rides, musty air inside sun's glare peeping through windows...perfunctory medical visitsclinical smelling -
- [Kojagiri](https://www.differenttruths.com/kojagiri/) - Ranjana's poem is about working women, metaphorically represented by Kojagiri Lakshmi, exclusively for Different Truths. The night glowswith the silver moon:Hypnotic, surreal, beyond beautiful,but it becomes a mixed bag for the millennial woman. She is working on her laptopto complete office assignments--Work ... stress...competition...The moon lingersdisplaying its radiancein this mythological night.Kojagiri means, who is awake?Lakshmi-- the goddess Ranjana's poem is about working women, metaphorically represented by Kojagiri Lakshmi, exclusively for Different Truths. The night glowswith the silver moon:Hypnotic, surreal, beyond beautiful,but it becomes a mixed bag for the millennial woman. She is working on her laptopto complete office assignments--Work ... stress...competition...The moon lingersdisplaying its radiancein this mythological night.Kojagiri means, who is awake?Lakshmi-- the goddess -
- [The Ultimate Test: Will War Shatter Their Lifelong Friendship?](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-ultimate-test-will-war-shatter-their-lifelong-friendship/) - Meher's story, exclusively for Different Truths, tracks Zarine, a journalist, navigating a strained friendship with Ruth amid conflict, balancing beliefs and memories. With clenched fists Zarine jumped from rock to rock, towards her private musing spot at the water’s edge. She curled into a ball on a rock-head, chin against knees, arms hugging legs. The Meher's story, exclusively for Different Truths, tracks Zarine, a journalist, navigating a strained friendship with Ruth amid conflict, balancing beliefs and memories. With clenched fists Zarine jumped from rock to rock, towards her private musing spot at the water’s edge. She curled into a ball on a rock-head, chin against knees, arms hugging legs. The -
- [Focus: Unveiling the Soul of the South African Indian Diaspora](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-unveiling-the-soul-of-the-south-african-indian-diaspora/) - Dr Shweta's book review, exclusively for Different Truths, explores the experiences of the Indian diaspora in South Africa, from indentured labourers to a vibrant community. It is my privilege to write a review for this exquisite collection of writings from the pens of the Indian diaspora living in South Africa. The ethos and pathos associated Dr Shweta's book review, exclusively for Different Truths, explores the experiences of the Indian diaspora in South Africa, from indentured labourers to a vibrant community. It is my privilege to write a review for this exquisite collection of writings from the pens of the Indian diaspora living in South Africa. The ethos and pathos associated -
- [Decoding Lesser Evil: The Ultimate Guide to Imperfect Moral Decisions](https://www.differenttruths.com/decoding-lesser-evil-the-ultimate-guide-to-imperfect-moral-decisions/) - Akash elucidates that navigating moral dilemmas involves choosing between imperfect options. People often select the lesser of two evils amidst ambiguity, exclusively for Different Truths. In the moral landscapes of human decision-making, perhaps the most perplexing challenge arises not when the choice is between good and bad, but when the choice is between two shades Akash elucidates that navigating moral dilemmas involves choosing between imperfect options. People often select the lesser of two evils amidst ambiguity, exclusively for Different Truths. In the moral landscapes of human decision-making, perhaps the most perplexing challenge arises not when the choice is between good and bad, but when the choice is between two shades -
- [ Inside words of love](https://www.differenttruths.com/inside-words-of-love/) - I still liveinside the words of lovein the song of my versestorn from the soulwithout painin the inner silenceof my world.Often it comessleepless in the morningin the dawn the songborn from thoughtsin my breaths looseand dances in my heartit is always poetry. Picture design Anumita Roy I still liveinside the words of lovein the song of my versestorn from the soulwithout painin the inner silenceof my world.Often it comessleepless in the morningin the dawn the songborn from thoughtsin my breaths looseand dances in my heartit is always poetry. Picture design Anumita Roy -
- [Focus Uzbekistan’s Strategic Significance: Why Putin Chose It First?](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-uzbekistans-strategic-significance-why-putin-chose-it-first/) - Following his re-election, Putin's focus on Central Asia highlights its strategic value amid shifting regional dynamics influenced by China's growing presence, opines Concetta, exclusively for Different Truths. Following his 2024 re-election, Putin prioritised Uzbekistan as his third foreign visit, signalling Central Asia's strategic importance to Moscow. Despite Western sanctions, Russian-Central Asian trade has increased, with Following his re-election, Putin's focus on Central Asia highlights its strategic value amid shifting regional dynamics influenced by China's growing presence, opines Concetta, exclusively for Different Truths. Following his 2024 re-election, Putin prioritised Uzbekistan as his third foreign visit, signalling Central Asia's strategic importance to Moscow. Despite Western sanctions, Russian-Central Asian trade has increased, with -
- [Focus: The Fading Importance of Books in Modern Life](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-fading-importance-of-books-in-modern-life/) - Prof Bhaskar expresses concern over the decline in book interest and the challenges faced by public libraries in West Bengal, exclusively for Different Truths. Man does not live by bread alone, so goes the saying. Of late, I feel convinced that most of the men live by bread alone—for some, even bread may be rare. Prof Bhaskar expresses concern over the decline in book interest and the challenges faced by public libraries in West Bengal, exclusively for Different Truths. Man does not live by bread alone, so goes the saying. Of late, I feel convinced that most of the men live by bread alone—for some, even bread may be rare. -
- [I PROMISE TO DO](https://www.differenttruths.com/i-promise-to-do/) - Many a verse sneaks out of my pen to jot,Every time, something eludes my thought, Time and again, vicious issues rock my mind,Alas, emotions and the mercy instinct rewind.Moved beyond words, I prefer transformation Or else, what use is my verse in a grim situation?Right from the beginning till I accomplishPoems, I jot for an impactful change Many a verse sneaks out of my pen to jot,Every time, something eludes my thought, Time and again, vicious issues rock my mind,Alas, emotions and the mercy instinct rewind.Moved beyond words, I prefer transformation Or else, what use is my verse in a grim situation?Right from the beginning till I accomplishPoems, I jot for an impactful change -
- [Kindness Unleashed: A Powerful Force in the Inner Universe](https://www.differenttruths.com/clouds/) - Rajashee's poem unveils a journey of enlightenment where inner light dispels illusion, revealing a path of kindness and fading memories in a vast cosmos, exclusively for Different Truths. Clouds of illusion disappeared As the illuminated mind appeared Kindness, Compassion, and Gratitudeswim like stars in thousands of mountain lakes Pristine, clear streams nourish the lives of Rajashee's poem unveils a journey of enlightenment where inner light dispels illusion, revealing a path of kindness and fading memories in a vast cosmos, exclusively for Different Truths. Clouds of illusion disappeared As the illuminated mind appeared Kindness, Compassion, and Gratitudeswim like stars in thousands of mountain lakes Pristine, clear streams nourish the lives of -
- [Unlock Peace: Powerful Shiva Mantras for Modern Life](https://www.differenttruths.com/mahakaal/) - Woven with devotion and burdened by life's harsh realities, Prof Ram's repetitive prayers fade against a backdrop of stray dogs and encroaching darkness, exclusively for Different Truths. So many times I chanted the prayerfrom childhood to now that I forgetwhat I pray for or want to repeatmantras while walking at dusk or seeingimages on the Woven with devotion and burdened by life's harsh realities, Prof Ram's repetitive prayers fade against a backdrop of stray dogs and encroaching darkness, exclusively for Different Truths. So many times I chanted the prayerfrom childhood to now that I forgetwhat I pray for or want to repeatmantras while walking at dusk or seeingimages on the -
- [Unbreakable Love: Finding Hope in Cruel Times ](https://www.differenttruths.com/do-not-believe-that/) - Even amidst cruelty and violence, Francesco holds onto the unwavering belief in humanity's inherent goodness, love, and enduring spirit, exclusively for Different Truths. I do not believe thatthese days so cruelborn in the sea of ​​evilstripped of all beautywill eventually killthe true human essenceand the love that God has instilledin all humanity.I do not believe Even amidst cruelty and violence, Francesco holds onto the unwavering belief in humanity's inherent goodness, love, and enduring spirit, exclusively for Different Truths. I do not believe thatthese days so cruelborn in the sea of ​​evilstripped of all beautywill eventually killthe true human essenceand the love that God has instilledin all humanity.I do not believe -
- [Unlock Hidden Wisdom: How Everyday People Mould Our Journeys](https://www.differenttruths.com/unlock-hidden-wisdom-how-everyday-people-mould-our-journeys/) - Ruchira gratefully acknowledges the profound impact of seemingly small acts of kindness from various individuals encountered throughout life's journey, exclusively for Different Truths. On this colourful journey that we call life, each one of us meets numerous people. Out of them, some create almost zero or minimal impact on our lives. But many others end up moulding Ruchira gratefully acknowledges the profound impact of seemingly small acts of kindness from various individuals encountered throughout life's journey, exclusively for Different Truths. On this colourful journey that we call life, each one of us meets numerous people. Out of them, some create almost zero or minimal impact on our lives. But many others end up moulding -
- [Focus: Global Distrust & the Alarming Decline of American Leadership](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-global-distrust-the-alarming-decline-of-american-leadership/) - Concetta opines that Trump's second term: coal nostalgia clashes with modern realities, eroding alliances and global economic leadership amidst China's strategic rise, exclusively for Different Truths. In the daily chaos of the Trump administration's second term, significant events often slip under the radar. Consider the April 8 White House ceremony where President Trump, amid an Concetta opines that Trump's second term: coal nostalgia clashes with modern realities, eroding alliances and global economic leadership amidst China's strategic rise, exclusively for Different Truths. In the daily chaos of the Trump administration's second term, significant events often slip under the radar. Consider the April 8 White House ceremony where President Trump, amid an -
- [Focus: Expressing the Bengali Identity in Time and Space](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-expressing-the-bengali-identity-in-time-and-space/) - Prof Bhaskar's analysis delves into the unique cultural, social, and economic existence of post-independence Hindu Bengalis in India, exclusively for Different Truths. Of the unnumbered wonders in the world, Bengalis as a tribe are one for unnumbered reasons. Since it is difficult to consider Bengali as a single unit of analysis for it is not Prof Bhaskar's analysis delves into the unique cultural, social, and economic existence of post-independence Hindu Bengalis in India, exclusively for Different Truths. Of the unnumbered wonders in the world, Bengalis as a tribe are one for unnumbered reasons. Since it is difficult to consider Bengali as a single unit of analysis for it is not -
- [Enchanting Bene Israel Wedding Traditions: A Celebration of Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/enchanting-bene-israel-wedding-traditions-a-celebration-of-love/) - Growing up in Bombay's Bene Israel Jewish community, weddings were vibrant, meaningful celebrations blending unique customs with familiar Indian traditions, reminisces Kavita, exclusively for Different Truths. Wedding celebrations are special occasions in India and vary by culture and religious background. Growing up in a Bene Israel Indian Jewish family in Bombay, I have many poignant Growing up in Bombay's Bene Israel Jewish community, weddings were vibrant, meaningful celebrations blending unique customs with familiar Indian traditions, reminisces Kavita, exclusively for Different Truths. Wedding celebrations are special occasions in India and vary by culture and religious background. Growing up in a Bene Israel Indian Jewish family in Bombay, I have many poignant -
- [Unmasking the Silent Thief: The Devastating Impact of Lost Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/i-feel-mutated/) - A poignant allegory of environmental degradation, Mukul's poem uses the sentinel and depleting "milk" to evoke a sense of precious resources fading and a shift in balance, exclusively for Different Truths. The sentinel constantly watchesOver my house,I maintain it with utmost care,The milk in the blood is preciousI fear its depletion.Still, I sense the blood A poignant allegory of environmental degradation, Mukul's poem uses the sentinel and depleting "milk" to evoke a sense of precious resources fading and a shift in balance, exclusively for Different Truths. The sentinel constantly watchesOver my house,I maintain it with utmost care,The milk in the blood is preciousI fear its depletion.Still, I sense the blood -
- [Her Powerful Connection Before Daybreak](https://www.differenttruths.com/sunrise-a-haiku-sequence/) - Seven evocative haiku by Prof Ram, exclusively for Different Truths, paint a vivid tapestry of nature, devotion, and life's fleeting moments at the Ganges. Sun rising lateslow arrival of winterfeverish warmthawaits the sunrisein the chilly Gangesa nude worshippersunrisebehind the temple:cloud’s edgeflowers turnto the rising sun:greetinga dense foghides the sunrise—waning winterher day beginsbefore dawn with the Seven evocative haiku by Prof Ram, exclusively for Different Truths, paint a vivid tapestry of nature, devotion, and life's fleeting moments at the Ganges. Sun rising lateslow arrival of winterfeverish warmthawaits the sunrisein the chilly Gangesa nude worshippersunrisebehind the temple:cloud’s edgeflowers turnto the rising sun:greetinga dense foghides the sunrise—waning winterher day beginsbefore dawn with the -
- [Focus: Bloodied Valley, Magic Gender, and Poacher Nabbing](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-bloodied-valley-magic-gender-and-poacher-nabbing/) - Shail pays a tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack; she explores thepatriarchal perspective of practicing magic and talks about the canine gender’scontribution in preserving nature exclusively for Different Truths. Valley of Shepherds bloodied The frozen snow,the majestic mountain peaks beside the lake,the Betaab valley- picturesque, heaven on earth.All that I wished to Shail pays a tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack; she explores thepatriarchal perspective of practicing magic and talks about the canine gender’scontribution in preserving nature exclusively for Different Truths. Valley of Shepherds bloodied The frozen snow,the majestic mountain peaks beside the lake,the Betaab valley- picturesque, heaven on earth.All that I wished to -
- [Discovering Real Peace in a Barren World](https://www.differenttruths.com/noises-in-the-void/) - The evocative poem by Francesco paints a stark picture of a desolate world where distant, ominous threats offer no solace or truth, only the heavy breath of fear, exclusively for Different Truths. Nothing specialjust noises in the voidnothing moreor newit is still desertin this worldwhere peace is a tinsel.They are only thundersfar from our bordersfar The evocative poem by Francesco paints a stark picture of a desolate world where distant, ominous threats offer no solace or truth, only the heavy breath of fear, exclusively for Different Truths. Nothing specialjust noises in the voidnothing moreor newit is still desertin this worldwhere peace is a tinsel.They are only thundersfar from our bordersfar -
- [The Ultimate Guide to Feminist Icons in World Mythology](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-feminist-icons-in-world-mythology/) - Sohini and Rishi assert that feminine power, embodied by goddesses like Durga, Kali, and Inanna, is universally recognised across cultures, exclusively for Different Truths. Our ultimate feminist, wild, boundless energy icon, the Mother, raging and ravaging to heal and protect, the unbridled feminine tsunami that leads to light … has her counterparts in other civilisations Sohini and Rishi assert that feminine power, embodied by goddesses like Durga, Kali, and Inanna, is universally recognised across cultures, exclusively for Different Truths. Our ultimate feminist, wild, boundless energy icon, the Mother, raging and ravaging to heal and protect, the unbridled feminine tsunami that leads to light … has her counterparts in other civilisations -
- [Wondering About Life: Sailing or Sinking in the Deep?](https://www.differenttruths.com/fastest-chariot-life-sea/) - Shalini's poems, "Fastest Chariot" and "Life Sea", explore themes of life-giving power and the contemplative journey of existence, inviting readers to ponder profound questions, exclusively for Different Truths. Fastest Chariot Will you?Take me to the high hills and the low seasTake me to the skyscrapers and hutsTake me to the terrorists and soldiersTake me wherever Shalini's poems, "Fastest Chariot" and "Life Sea", explore themes of life-giving power and the contemplative journey of existence, inviting readers to ponder profound questions, exclusively for Different Truths. Fastest Chariot Will you?Take me to the high hills and the low seasTake me to the skyscrapers and hutsTake me to the terrorists and soldiersTake me wherever -
- [The Crushing Loss of Love and Regular Life](https://www.differenttruths.com/hotel-acapulco/) - A poignant poem by Ivan about a Milan hotel, an abandoned writer's dying words transform voices of death into paper, a stark contrast to a forgotten "normal life", exclusively for Different Truths. My emaciated hands continued to write,turning each voice of death into paper,That he left no will,forgetting to look afterwhat everyone defines as the A poignant poem by Ivan about a Milan hotel, an abandoned writer's dying words transform voices of death into paper, a stark contrast to a forgotten "normal life", exclusively for Different Truths. My emaciated hands continued to write,turning each voice of death into paper,That he left no will,forgetting to look afterwhat everyone defines as the -
- [Master Time Management: The Unspoken Key to a Successful Life](https://www.differenttruths.com/life-lessons-that-are-learnt-on-your-own/) - Dr Navodita opines that beyond academics, life demands essential skills like time, money, self-management, communication, health awareness, networking, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence for true success, exclusively for Different Truths. While we go to school to hone our latent abilities and enhance our overall talent skills, it is important to know some basic skills that are Dr Navodita opines that beyond academics, life demands essential skills like time, money, self-management, communication, health awareness, networking, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence for true success, exclusively for Different Truths. While we go to school to hone our latent abilities and enhance our overall talent skills, it is important to know some basic skills that are -
- [Reimagine Role: Cultivating Focus & Harmony in the Human-Nature Dynamic](https://www.differenttruths.com/monkey-smiles/) - Rituparna's story dwells on a misty Sunderbans; a phone-dropping moment led to an unbelievable encounter with a wise monkey, revealing a profound message about humanity's impact on nature, exclusively for Different Truths. The Relationship Between Humans and Nature The relationship between humans and nature has always been complex. Humans, in their pursuit of progress, have Rituparna's story dwells on a misty Sunderbans; a phone-dropping moment led to an unbelievable encounter with a wise monkey, revealing a profound message about humanity's impact on nature, exclusively for Different Truths. The Relationship Between Humans and Nature The relationship between humans and nature has always been complex. Humans, in their pursuit of progress, have -
- [Should the World Go to the Dogs!](https://www.differenttruths.com/should-the-world-go-to-the-dogs/) - A brutal man mistreats dogs, while a dog speaks to the other. Here's the allegorical poem, by Harinder, exclusively for Different Truths. A man was walking with immense pride, With a handsome dog on each side As he went around the park He rudely talked to his dogs and they too barked. He was an
- [Explosive Growth: Subaltern Pursuit of Private English Schools](https://www.differenttruths.com/explosive-growth-subaltern-pursuit-of-private-english-schools/) - Prof. Bhaskar analyses subaltern families in India increasingly choosing private English education for better prospects, overcoming financial and guidance hurdles, exclusively for Different Truths. One of the major reasons I thought to pen what follows is the middle-class critique of the subaltern families in major regions of India sending their sons and daughters to private Prof. Bhaskar analyses subaltern families in India increasingly choosing private English education for better prospects, overcoming financial and guidance hurdles, exclusively for Different Truths. One of the major reasons I thought to pen what follows is the middle-class critique of the subaltern families in major regions of India sending their sons and daughters to private -
- [Unlock Your Spirit: The Formless Diva’s Dance ](https://www.differenttruths.com/unlock-your-spirit-the-formless-divas-dance/) - Dr Manisha's poem explores the spirit, a formless entity or devil, dancing in ecstasy, questioning perceived differences and divisions, exclusively for Different Truths. I am the spiritThe formless divaOr I may be the devil.I dance in ecstasyI dance in frenzy.Detaching from the selfKeeping me, mine, his or her,Mind and body on the shelf.I loosen all Dr Manisha's poem explores the spirit, a formless entity or devil, dancing in ecstasy, questioning perceived differences and divisions, exclusively for Different Truths. I am the spiritThe formless divaOr I may be the devil.I dance in ecstasyI dance in frenzy.Detaching from the selfKeeping me, mine, his or her,Mind and body on the shelf.I loosen all -
- [India through Her Stamps](https://www.differenttruths.com/india-through-her-stamps/) - Sreelata tells us about the journey of India through her stamps. With the first General Post Office being opened, in 1774, in Calcutta, followed by Madras (1778) and Bombay (1792) it was Warren Hastings Governor General from 1773-1784 who first threw it open to the public for a fee of two annas per 100 miles. In 1911, Henri Sreelata tells us about the journey of India through her stamps. With the first General Post Office being opened, in 1774, in Calcutta, followed by Madras (1778) and Bombay (1792) it was Warren Hastings Governor General from 1773-1784 who first threw it open to the public for a fee of two annas per 100 miles. In 1911, Henri -
- [With Apology to Keats](https://www.differenttruths.com/with-apology-to-keats/) - Here’s a lyrical poem with a recall of Keats, in Different Truths. Elsy’s interpretation is interesting. There is many a slipbetween the cup and the lip,so the aphorism goes. Sipping the cup is bliss,slipping the cup is woe,so do most presume. Present, scans the past,with a smile in one eye,and a tear in the other, sizing Here’s a lyrical poem with a recall of Keats, in Different Truths. Elsy’s interpretation is interesting. There is many a slipbetween the cup and the lip,so the aphorism goes. Sipping the cup is bliss,slipping the cup is woe,so do most presume. Present, scans the past,with a smile in one eye,and a tear in the other, sizing -
- [Focus Vibrant Emptiness: Unpacking the Oxymorons in Anemone Morning](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-vibrant-emptiness-unpacking-the-oxymorons-in-anemone-morning/) - Mandira reviews Gopal Lahiri's eighth English collection, Anemone Morning, which combines poetic voice with contemplative verses, exclusively for Different Truths, examining nature, consciousness, and the universe's contradictions. Anemone Morning and Other Poems is the eighth collection of verses, in English, of Gopal Lahiri, an internationally known, award-winning, bilingual poet writing in English and Bengali. Verses are like silent whispers set Mandira reviews Gopal Lahiri's eighth English collection, Anemone Morning, which combines poetic voice with contemplative verses, exclusively for Different Truths, examining nature, consciousness, and the universe's contradictions. Anemone Morning and Other Poems is the eighth collection of verses, in English, of Gopal Lahiri, an internationally known, award-winning, bilingual poet writing in English and Bengali. Verses are like silent whispers set -
- [A Spoonful of Love: Trying the Soul-Satisfying Gulkand Rabri](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-spoonful-of-love-trying-the-soul-satisfying-gulkand-rabri/) - Sarika reminisces that growing up in Assam, paan was a cherished tradition. This recipe for Gulkand Rabri, inspired by its sweet nostalgia, offers a taste of home and joy, exclusively for Different Truths. In my hometown of Assam, paan isn’t just a treat—it’s a tradition, a symbol of warmth, and a deeply cherished ritual. I Sarika reminisces that growing up in Assam, paan was a cherished tradition. This recipe for Gulkand Rabri, inspired by its sweet nostalgia, offers a taste of home and joy, exclusively for Different Truths. In my hometown of Assam, paan isn’t just a treat—it’s a tradition, a symbol of warmth, and a deeply cherished ritual. I -
- [Hidden in Silence: The Truth of Choked Voices](https://www.differenttruths.com/hidden-in-silence-the-truth-of-choked-voices/) - Dr Roopali's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, explores a deceptive silence, concealing a suppressed cacophony of choked voices and silenced truths threatening a violent eruption. This is a silence that is full of cacophony.It is so because the cacophony has been silenced.Why was it silenced?Because the cacophony contains many voicesand the voices are choked with Dr Roopali's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, explores a deceptive silence, concealing a suppressed cacophony of choked voices and silenced truths threatening a violent eruption. This is a silence that is full of cacophony.It is so because the cacophony has been silenced.Why was it silenced?Because the cacophony contains many voicesand the voices are choked with -
- [The Earth’s Last Stand: A Survival Against Human Impact](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-earths-last-stand-a-survival-against-human-impact/) - Dr Amrinder’s poem explores a potential future where a ravaged Earth retaliates against humanity's destructive greed, envisioning nature's resurgence after our demise, exclusively for Different Truths. Was it revenge that Nature sought?In his web, has Man been caught?But didn’t he spread like an epidemicGrowing jungles of mortar and brickAt the cost of forests, trees and Dr Amrinder’s poem explores a potential future where a ravaged Earth retaliates against humanity's destructive greed, envisioning nature's resurgence after our demise, exclusively for Different Truths. Was it revenge that Nature sought?In his web, has Man been caught?But didn’t he spread like an epidemicGrowing jungles of mortar and brickAt the cost of forests, trees and -
- [Parikrama: Goutam Ghosh's Powerful New Film Explores India & Italy](https://www.differenttruths.com/parikrama-goutam-ghoshs-powerful-new-film-explores-india-italy/) - Goutam Ghosh's Parikrama, which premiered at the Italian Film Festival, blends environmental issues and religious beliefs through an Italian filmmaker's Narmada documentary, exclusively for Different Truths. A few weeks ago, the celebrity director Goutam Ghosh's latest film, Parikrama, premiered during the recently concluded Italian Film Festival at the prestigious India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The film Goutam Ghosh's Parikrama, which premiered at the Italian Film Festival, blends environmental issues and religious beliefs through an Italian filmmaker's Narmada documentary, exclusively for Different Truths. A few weeks ago, the celebrity director Goutam Ghosh's latest film, Parikrama, premiered during the recently concluded Italian Film Festival at the prestigious India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The film -
- [Focus: Demonic Possession Exposed, Ancient Rituals vs. Modern Science](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-demonic-possession-exposed-ancient-rituals-vs-modern-science/) - Exorcism, expelling malevolent spirits, spans millennia and diverse faiths. Akash explores its origins, methods, significance across religions, and modern scientific understanding, exclusively for Different Truths. Exorcism, the practice of expelling malevolent spiritual entities from individuals or places, has existed for millennia. While commonly associated with Christianity, particularly Catholicism, the practice transcends religious and cultural Exorcism, expelling malevolent spirits, spans millennia and diverse faiths. Akash explores its origins, methods, significance across religions, and modern scientific understanding, exclusively for Different Truths. Exorcism, the practice of expelling malevolent spiritual entities from individuals or places, has existed for millennia. While commonly associated with Christianity, particularly Catholicism, the practice transcends religious and cultural -
- [Timeless Tranquil Stories in the Mountains](https://www.differenttruths.com/timeless-tranquil-stories-in-the-mountains/) - Dr Supatra’s evocative poem, exclusively for Different Truths, captures a solitary journey through nature, seeking stories whispered by the cosmos, the earth and the heart. I’m walking endless milesIn moonlit forestsThe quiet splendor of sunrisesSitting under ancient treesWondering at distant galaxiesSeeking stories they want to tellRaindrops on ferns and their tricklingDown the wavy edgesLong walks Dr Supatra’s evocative poem, exclusively for Different Truths, captures a solitary journey through nature, seeking stories whispered by the cosmos, the earth and the heart. I’m walking endless milesIn moonlit forestsThe quiet splendor of sunrisesSitting under ancient treesWondering at distant galaxiesSeeking stories they want to tellRaindrops on ferns and their tricklingDown the wavy edgesLong walks -
- [Conquer Desires: Igniting Hope in the Cruellest Month](https://www.differenttruths.com/conquer-desires-igniting-hope-in-the-cruellest-month/) - Debarati’s poem, exclusively for Different Truths, evokes a melancholic awakening in April, where past sorrows and the harsh reality of summer shatter fragile hope and inner peace. 'April is the cruellest month', nesting sombre memories in a forlorn heart. Like a loony, I wake up from my winter sleep to find summer's blazing sun burning Debarati’s poem, exclusively for Different Truths, evokes a melancholic awakening in April, where past sorrows and the harsh reality of summer shatter fragile hope and inner peace. 'April is the cruellest month', nesting sombre memories in a forlorn heart. Like a loony, I wake up from my winter sleep to find summer's blazing sun burning -
- [Focus: Victim Privacy, Public Knowledge and the Masking of Parents' Faces](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-victim-privacy-public-knowledge-and-the-masking-of-parents-faces/) - Prof Bhaskar examines the murder and alleged rape of a young doctor in Kolkata, raising questions about motive, identity masking, and societal shame, exclusively for Different Truths. It is known to all concerned all over the world that a young lady doctor on duty aged 31 in Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital was murdered on August Prof Bhaskar examines the murder and alleged rape of a young doctor in Kolkata, raising questions about motive, identity masking, and societal shame, exclusively for Different Truths. It is known to all concerned all over the world that a young lady doctor on duty aged 31 in Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital was murdered on August -
- [Powering Your Love for the Self and Forgiveness](https://www.differenttruths.com/powering-your-love-for-the-self-and-forgiveness/) - Jennifer’s poem, an exclusive for Different Truths, aims to show someone their true worth through the speaker's eyes, urging them to forgive themselves and recognise their kindness. If I could just take this momentTo begin to tell you howYou’ve made such a differenceIn my life all this time Maybe if you could see yourselfThrough my Jennifer’s poem, an exclusive for Different Truths, aims to show someone their true worth through the speaker's eyes, urging them to forgive themselves and recognise their kindness. If I could just take this momentTo begin to tell you howYou’ve made such a differenceIn my life all this time Maybe if you could see yourselfThrough my -
- [Spotlight Publishing: When the Word is Sanctioned by Possibility](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-publishing-when-the-word-is-sanctioned-by-possibility/) - Candice elucidates that access to the "Word," be it literature or online content, remains restricted, perpetuating historical inequalities despite perceived progress in diversity, exclusively for Different Truths. Culture en mass would have us believe the Dream is still open for everyone. Look closer throughout history and it becomes apparent, the Dream was never open for Candice elucidates that access to the "Word," be it literature or online content, remains restricted, perpetuating historical inequalities despite perceived progress in diversity, exclusively for Different Truths. Culture en mass would have us believe the Dream is still open for everyone. Look closer throughout history and it becomes apparent, the Dream was never open for -
- [The Birdbrain and His Birds](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-birdbrain-and-his-birds/) - Atrayee unfolds the life of Agastya, a child with autism, through his sister, Swaroopa, in this poignant story, for the Special Feature. A Different Truths exclusive. It wasn’t very cold that winter, yet a thick layer of mist had its wing spread. He sat in the balcony. Wrapping a thin shawl and a monkey cap Atrayee unfolds the life of Agastya, a child with autism, through his sister, Swaroopa, in this poignant story, for the Special Feature. A Different Truths exclusive. It wasn’t very cold that winter, yet a thick layer of mist had its wing spread. He sat in the balcony. Wrapping a thin shawl and a monkey cap -
- [Dementia, the Demon](https://www.differenttruths.com/dementia-the-demon/) - An intense social awareness poem on dementia by Sarala, in Different Truths. He was the much sought after engineer in a well-known firm With foreign trips plenty A man with wit and brains And a good dress sense! I have been watching him for about five years now with the slow degeneration of brain An intense social awareness poem on dementia by Sarala, in Different Truths. He was the much sought after engineer in a well-known firm With foreign trips plenty A man with wit and brains And a good dress sense! I have been watching him for about five years now with the slow degeneration of brain -
- [The Ultimate Stuffed Eggplant Recipe You’ll Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-ultimate-stuffed-eggplant-recipe-youll-love/) - Sarika reminisces about eggplant, her vegetarian saviour, shining in Maharashtrian Bharli Vangi—stuffed with peanuts and spices, it’s a nostalgic, flavourful delight, exclusively for Different Truths. Aubergine, brinjal, or eggplant—call it what you will, but it’s a true saviour for me. As a vegetarian, I often find myself searching for dishes that bring comfort, flavour, and Sarika reminisces about eggplant, her vegetarian saviour, shining in Maharashtrian Bharli Vangi—stuffed with peanuts and spices, it’s a nostalgic, flavourful delight, exclusively for Different Truths. Aubergine, brinjal, or eggplant—call it what you will, but it’s a true saviour for me. As a vegetarian, I often find myself searching for dishes that bring comfort, flavour, and -
- [Love After Loss: Finding Healing and Growth](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-after-loss-finding-healing-and-growth/) - Shernaz’s poignant poem describes the arduous journey of confronting and releasing emotional baggage, ultimately leading to personal growth and peace, exclusively for Different Truths. Once, it was heavily overloadedAnd extremely difficult to lug aroundIt carried tons of guilt, remorse, memoriesWanted and unwanted; tidily packedOr just pushed inbecause I wanted them out of sightTill one day it Shernaz’s poignant poem describes the arduous journey of confronting and releasing emotional baggage, ultimately leading to personal growth and peace, exclusively for Different Truths. Once, it was heavily overloadedAnd extremely difficult to lug aroundIt carried tons of guilt, remorse, memoriesWanted and unwanted; tidily packedOr just pushed inbecause I wanted them out of sightTill one day it -
- [Spotlight: Exploring the Depth of Indian Superstitions vs. Western Myths](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-exploring-the-depth-of-indian-superstitions-vs-western-myths/) - Ruchira lists Indian superstitions, vast and varied, that eclipse Western ones, permeating daily life with beliefs from sneezing omens to crow warnings, exclusively for Different Truths. When it's the question of superstitions, I strongly feel that Indian society certainly takes the cake. Folks will agree that the most famous superstitions of Westerners are a black Ruchira lists Indian superstitions, vast and varied, that eclipse Western ones, permeating daily life with beliefs from sneezing omens to crow warnings, exclusively for Different Truths. When it's the question of superstitions, I strongly feel that Indian society certainly takes the cake. Folks will agree that the most famous superstitions of Westerners are a black -
- [Remarkable Raven Lifespan: Guide for the Love of Nature](https://www.differenttruths.com/remarkable-raven-lifespan-guide-for-the-love-of-nature/) - Kushal’s poem explores a long-lived raven's overlooked presence, questioning a listener's awareness and hinting at unspoken communication exclusively for Different Truths. Ravens live a long life, and if you did not know this you never noticed the constant one vacation bird on the unpolished porch railing of your summers, didn't hearits morning and noontime pithy Kushal’s poem explores a long-lived raven's overlooked presence, questioning a listener's awareness and hinting at unspoken communication exclusively for Different Truths. Ravens live a long life, and if you did not know this you never noticed the constant one vacation bird on the unpolished porch railing of your summers, didn't hearits morning and noontime pithy -
- [India's Agricultural Exports Under Siege: Navigating the US Tariff Challenge](https://www.differenttruths.com/indias-agricultural-exports-under-siege-navigating-the-us-tariff-challenge/) - Shyamal argues about the US-India tariff war, highlighting the potential for farmers to face economic challenges due to past food scarcity, exclusively for Different Truths. A proverb in rural Bengal says, “Bador piriti balir baandh, Khane hathe dari khanekchand” (rapport with a superior is like a sand embankment—while honeymoon, while entrapment)—very aptly describes the current tug-of-tariff-war with Shyamal argues about the US-India tariff war, highlighting the potential for farmers to face economic challenges due to past food scarcity, exclusively for Different Truths. A proverb in rural Bengal says, “Bador piriti balir baandh, Khane hathe dari khanekchand” (rapport with a superior is like a sand embankment—while honeymoon, while entrapment)—very aptly describes the current tug-of-tariff-war with -
- [Bare Branches of Love: Healing from Lost Conversations](https://www.differenttruths.com/bare-branches-of-love-healing-from-lost-conversations/) - Debarati’s haiku poems explore themes of unfinished conversations, letting go, and returning home, framed by natural imagery and delicate objects, exclusively for Different Truths. bare branches the conversations we left midway the art of letting go —crumpled origami flower cotton wick —the burnt endof our disagreements country roads all my way back homea marshmallow moon Debarati’s haiku poems explore themes of unfinished conversations, letting go, and returning home, framed by natural imagery and delicate objects, exclusively for Different Truths. bare branches the conversations we left midway the art of letting go —crumpled origami flower cotton wick —the burnt endof our disagreements country roads all my way back homea marshmallow moon -
- [Spotlight: How Can American Institutions Push Back Against Intimidation?](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-how-can-american-institutions-push-back-against-intimidation/) - Concetta opines that Trump's attacks on institutions aim to control through fear, but history shows that resistance is possible and crucial for democracy's survival, exclusively for Different Truths. In recent months, President Trump has escalated his attacks on core American institutions — law firms, universities, and civic organisations—to bend them to his will. His tactic Concetta opines that Trump's attacks on institutions aim to control through fear, but history shows that resistance is possible and crucial for democracy's survival, exclusively for Different Truths. In recent months, President Trump has escalated his attacks on core American institutions — law firms, universities, and civic organisations—to bend them to his will. His tactic -
- [Focus: Diversifying Exports, Reducing India’s Dependence on the US Market](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-diversifying-exports-reducing-indias-dependence-on-the-us-market/) - Prof Bhaskar criticises US tariffs on Indian agricultural exports, citing concerns about India's trade balance and reliance on this sector, prompting questions about trade diversification, exclusively for Different Truths. The government of India has recently expressed serious concern for the proposed imposition of a cent percent tariff by its trade ally, the United States of Prof Bhaskar criticises US tariffs on Indian agricultural exports, citing concerns about India's trade balance and reliance on this sector, prompting questions about trade diversification, exclusively for Different Truths. The government of India has recently expressed serious concern for the proposed imposition of a cent percent tariff by its trade ally, the United States of -
- [Focus: Digital Replication & the Death of Distinctive Art Styles](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-digital-replication-the-death-of-distinctive-art-styles/) - Monika opines that AI's replication threatens human art's soul, replacing authentic struggle with soulless, efficient imitations, eroding irreplaceable expression exclusively for Different Truths. Art has always been a dialogue between time and expression, a living embodiment of humanity’s struggles, dreams, and individuality. Yet, in an era where artificial intelligence generates ‘art’ at the click of Monika opines that AI's replication threatens human art's soul, replacing authentic struggle with soulless, efficient imitations, eroding irreplaceable expression exclusively for Different Truths. Art has always been a dialogue between time and expression, a living embodiment of humanity’s struggles, dreams, and individuality. Yet, in an era where artificial intelligence generates ‘art’ at the click of -
- [Aging and Sunrise: Seeking Solace in the West](https://www.differenttruths.com/aging-and-sunrise-seeking-solace-in-the-west/) - Prof Ram’s haiku captures the interplay of sunrise, nature, and human devotion against the backdrop of a changing season, exclusively for Different Truths. Sun rising lateslow arrival of winterfeverish warmth awaits the sunrisein the chilly Gangesa nude worshipper sunrisebehind the temple:cloud’s edge flowers turnto the rising sun:greeting a dense foghides the sunrise—waning winter her day Prof Ram’s haiku captures the interplay of sunrise, nature, and human devotion against the backdrop of a changing season, exclusively for Different Truths. Sun rising lateslow arrival of winterfeverish warmth awaits the sunrisein the chilly Gangesa nude worshipper sunrisebehind the temple:cloud’s edge flowers turnto the rising sun:greeting a dense foghides the sunrise—waning winter her day -
- [Focus: Twisting the Chicken Neck, Dirty 15 & Godman’s Takeover Bid  ](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-twisting-the-chicken-neck-dirty-15-godmans-takeover-bid/) - Shail explores the danger looming large over a chicken neck, the US creating a Dirty 15 set of nations to tariff-dance with, and a godman’s comic attempt at taking over a part of the world exclusively for Different Truths. Twisting the Chicken neck High in protein, phosphorusand calcium,Chicken neck is not what youthink it is.Chicken Shail explores the danger looming large over a chicken neck, the US creating a Dirty 15 set of nations to tariff-dance with, and a godman’s comic attempt at taking over a part of the world exclusively for Different Truths. Twisting the Chicken neck High in protein, phosphorusand calcium,Chicken neck is not what youthink it is.Chicken -
- [A Blossoming](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-blossoming/) - An evocative sensuous poem, by Lipsa, exclusively for Different Truths. Smoke hangs heavy in the air – Barrage of Sal resin On the settled pain of longing Intent on the many shadows Of your bronze idol, Senses wait, smouldering In the stillness of fading light. Consorts of long, lonely nights In nebulous haze hung Amorous An evocative sensuous poem, by Lipsa, exclusively for Different Truths. Smoke hangs heavy in the air – Barrage of Sal resin On the settled pain of longing Intent on the many shadows Of your bronze idol, Senses wait, smouldering In the stillness of fading light. Consorts of long, lonely nights In nebulous haze hung Amorous -
- [Are Relationships Affected Adversely when Children Move Abroad?](https://www.differenttruths.com/are-relationships-affected-adversely-when-children-move-abroad/) - Mostly, couples who settle abroad are hanging between two worlds. They are too foreign for their homeland and too foreign for the adopted country. The challenges of living away in a distant country and those left behind are agonising. Nikita deals with families split by migration in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. As Mostly, couples who settle abroad are hanging between two worlds. They are too foreign for their homeland and too foreign for the adopted country. The challenges of living away in a distant country and those left behind are agonising. Nikita deals with families split by migration in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. As -
- [Focus: Violation of Wit, Biodegradable Mannequins, and Baby Export](https://www.differenttruths.com/news-in-verse/) - Shail Raghuvanshi talks in her weekly News in Verse column about wit violated, about Erode mannequins and South Korean babies. Do have a read. Freedom of thought violated. Again From vidushkas, time immemorial,court jesters representing kingdoms,spokespersons of the rulers’ conscienceto a more developed timeof tech-savvy citizensgarnering violence for expressing wit.What a development!When leaders’ value in Shail Raghuvanshi talks in her weekly News in Verse column about wit violated, about Erode mannequins and South Korean babies. Do have a read. Freedom of thought violated. Again From vidushkas, time immemorial,court jesters representing kingdoms,spokespersons of the rulers’ conscienceto a more developed timeof tech-savvy citizensgarnering violence for expressing wit.What a development!When leaders’ value in -
- [Focus: Navigating Inner Worlds, Self, and Experience in Poetry](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-navigating-inner-worlds-self-and-experience-in-poetry/) - Dr Aaliya reviews Richa Bajaj's 'Bitter Orange Poems,' focusing on the self's paradoxical role as both observer and participant in life, exclusively for Different Truths. The overarching question in Bitter Orange Poems (2024) by Richa Bajaj revolves around the self and its truths. The self remains central to perceiving, absorbing, and responding (both emotionally and linguistically) to Dr Aaliya reviews Richa Bajaj's 'Bitter Orange Poems,' focusing on the self's paradoxical role as both observer and participant in life, exclusively for Different Truths. The overarching question in Bitter Orange Poems (2024) by Richa Bajaj revolves around the self and its truths. The self remains central to perceiving, absorbing, and responding (both emotionally and linguistically) to -
- [Spotlight: Of Pickles, Loneliness, and Man’s Best Friend](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-of-pickles-loneliness-and-mans-best-friend/) - Ruchira reviews "Aachari Baa," which explores a mother's resilience and self-discovery after her son's neglect, finding community and independence through her pickle business, exclusively for Different Truths. It is a pleasant coincidence that many feminist or women-centric films have recently been uploaded to OTT platforms. The latest flick to join this bandwagon is "Aachari Baa." Ruchira reviews "Aachari Baa," which explores a mother's resilience and self-discovery after her son's neglect, finding community and independence through her pickle business, exclusively for Different Truths. It is a pleasant coincidence that many feminist or women-centric films have recently been uploaded to OTT platforms. The latest flick to join this bandwagon is "Aachari Baa." -
- [Focus: A Brutal Murder Under the Influence of Satanic Practices](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-a-brutal-murder-under-the-influence-of-satanic-practices/) - Akash examines Saurabh Rajput's brutal murder, orchestrated by his wife and her lover, and reveals a chilling tale of betrayal and occult influence, exclusively for Different Truths. The brutal murder of merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput has shocked the nation, highlighting not only a tragic case of betrayal but also the disturbing influence of satanic Akash examines Saurabh Rajput's brutal murder, orchestrated by his wife and her lover, and reveals a chilling tale of betrayal and occult influence, exclusively for Different Truths. The brutal murder of merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput has shocked the nation, highlighting not only a tragic case of betrayal but also the disturbing influence of satanic -
- [Love and Blood in the Spring Equinox](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-and-blood-in-the-spring-equinox/) - Sanjukta's poem explores the human cycle of joy and sorrow, focusing on two interconnected springs: one life-filled and the other marked by pain, exclusively for Different Truths. Our Spring is Falgun ChaitraTheir Spring is March-April-MayOur Spring drenched in Rang de BasantiOur Spring, a splash of rainbow huesOur Spring sprinkles laughter, song, and danceOur Spring is Sanjukta's poem explores the human cycle of joy and sorrow, focusing on two interconnected springs: one life-filled and the other marked by pain, exclusively for Different Truths. Our Spring is Falgun ChaitraTheir Spring is March-April-MayOur Spring drenched in Rang de BasantiOur Spring, a splash of rainbow huesOur Spring sprinkles laughter, song, and danceOur Spring is -
- [Coping with Love, Loss, and Life's Ephemerality](https://www.differenttruths.com/coping-with-love-loss-and-lifes-ephemerality/) - Debarati’s five haiku capture life's transient moments, from sorrow's echo to joy's fleeting bloom, captured in nature's cycles and human memory, exclusively for Different Truths. this too shall pass dad's last wordson the hospice bed deepening winter grandpa's armchairgathers snowmerry-go-rounda child's giggle through candy floss teeth spring colours —strewn across the golf course yellow palash Debarati’s five haiku capture life's transient moments, from sorrow's echo to joy's fleeting bloom, captured in nature's cycles and human memory, exclusively for Different Truths. this too shall pass dad's last wordson the hospice bed deepening winter grandpa's armchairgathers snowmerry-go-rounda child's giggle through candy floss teeth spring colours —strewn across the golf course yellow palash -
- [Focus: Connection of Saint Sarah, Kali, and Ancient Goddess Worship](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-connection-of-saint-sarah-kali-and-ancient-goddess-worship/) - Sohini explains that Saint Sarah, a figure with contested origins, blends Celtic, Roman, Christian, and Romani traditions, embodying mystery and devotion, exclusively for Different Truths. Maybe a bit of each of those above? In many aspects, Santa Sarah can resemble the Hindu goddess, Kali. Fertility in the Celtic Iron Age; a goddess worshipped by Romans, Sohini explains that Saint Sarah, a figure with contested origins, blends Celtic, Roman, Christian, and Romani traditions, embodying mystery and devotion, exclusively for Different Truths. Maybe a bit of each of those above? In many aspects, Santa Sarah can resemble the Hindu goddess, Kali. Fertility in the Celtic Iron Age; a goddess worshipped by Romans, -
- [Beyond Physical Realms: The Ultimate Quest for Truth](https://www.differenttruths.com/beyond-physical-realms-the-ultimate-quest-for-truth/) - Saiprakash’s poem is about a relentless search across extremes that ends in self-discovery: the sought "you" resided within, a reflection revealed exclusively for Different Truths. I searched for You far and wideOn the highest peaksThe deepest abyss I searched in the Cosmos I even searched each constellation All the elements fiveI enquired The scorching heat, Saiprakash’s poem is about a relentless search across extremes that ends in self-discovery: the sought "you" resided within, a reflection revealed exclusively for Different Truths. I searched for You far and wideOn the highest peaksThe deepest abyss I searched in the Cosmos I even searched each constellation All the elements fiveI enquired The scorching heat, -
- [Divine Love: The Mystical Dance of Radha and Krishna](https://www.differenttruths.com/divine-love-the-mystical-dance-of-radha-and-krishna/) - Shyamasri’s poem captures the ethereal, blurred essence of Radha and Krishna's divine love within a vibrant, autumnal Vrindavan setting, exclusively for Different Truths. In Kartik’s full-moon shiny showerwhen they meetin dew-covered Vrindavan bowerWho is Radha? Who is Krishna?I cannot see or say eitherCircled by gopis in a melodious ringon a vibrantly decked floral swingas they Shyamasri’s poem captures the ethereal, blurred essence of Radha and Krishna's divine love within a vibrant, autumnal Vrindavan setting, exclusively for Different Truths. In Kartik’s full-moon shiny showerwhen they meetin dew-covered Vrindavan bowerWho is Radha? Who is Krishna?I cannot see or say eitherCircled by gopis in a melodious ringon a vibrantly decked floral swingas they -
- [Focus: Economic Marginalisation & the Urban Marginal Man](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-economic-marginalisation-the-urban-marginal-man/) - Prof Bhaskar explores economic marginalisation in India, focusing on urban marginalised men, slum dwellers, and the middle class, highlighting systemic factors, exclusively for Different Truths. In general, the marginalisation of some people across countries is a fact that takes different types like social, cultural, economic, and political that are often overlapping. For the time being, Prof Bhaskar explores economic marginalisation in India, focusing on urban marginalised men, slum dwellers, and the middle class, highlighting systemic factors, exclusively for Different Truths. In general, the marginalisation of some people across countries is a fact that takes different types like social, cultural, economic, and political that are often overlapping. For the time being, -
- [Secrets of Underdog Success: How Love for Innovation Fuels Victory](https://www.differenttruths.com/secrets-of-underdog-success-how-love-for-innovation-fuels-victory/) - Dr Navodita discusses Gladwell's insights that reveal success: deliberate practice, embracing small wins, creative adversity, curiosity, and pursuing meaningful goals, attracting positive outcomes, exclusively for Different Truths. One of the bestsellers, Malcolm Gladwell, has come up with lots of ideas about what the success mantras are and what underdogs need to do to be successful. Here Dr Navodita discusses Gladwell's insights that reveal success: deliberate practice, embracing small wins, creative adversity, curiosity, and pursuing meaningful goals, attracting positive outcomes, exclusively for Different Truths. One of the bestsellers, Malcolm Gladwell, has come up with lots of ideas about what the success mantras are and what underdogs need to do to be successful. Here -
- [Finding Momentary Bliss: The Oasis in a Grain of Sand](https://www.differenttruths.com/finding-momentary-bliss-the-oasis-in-a-grain-of-sand/) - Tirtho’s poem, a beach encounter with Time, reveals its relentless pace. Witnessing infinity in waves, a single sand grain holds an ephemeral oasis, exclusively for Different Truths. Time ran into me one day while I rambled on the lonely beach. “Why are you always in such haste?” I asked. “Well, that’s my pace,” Time replied. Tirtho’s poem, a beach encounter with Time, reveals its relentless pace. Witnessing infinity in waves, a single sand grain holds an ephemeral oasis, exclusively for Different Truths. Time ran into me one day while I rambled on the lonely beach. “Why are you always in such haste?” I asked. “Well, that’s my pace,” Time replied. -
- [Shards](https://www.differenttruths.com/shards/) - An inward looking, evocative poem, about the sense of pain, by Neelam, exclusively for Different Truths. You look at the splinters Of the broken mirror And laugh. The laughter takes you back To the time When your heart was first broken. In that moment, There were a million shards, And the sharpest had stabbed your An inward looking, evocative poem, about the sense of pain, by Neelam, exclusively for Different Truths. You look at the splinters Of the broken mirror And laugh. The laughter takes you back To the time When your heart was first broken. In that moment, There were a million shards, And the sharpest had stabbed your -
- [‘Wives’: Love In Between the Lines of Shadow and Soul](https://www.differenttruths.com/wives-love-in-between-the-lines-of-shadow-and-soul/) - Chitra reviews "Wives", which explores spousal perceptions through 48 poets, revealing love's complexities, from fierce intimacy to stark estrangement, in diverse voices, exclusively for Different Truths. This anthology that carries the creations of 48 poets, published by Hawakal Publishers Private Limited (2023) and edited by Ankit Raj Ojha, and beguilingly titled Wives, courses through perceptions Chitra reviews "Wives", which explores spousal perceptions through 48 poets, revealing love's complexities, from fierce intimacy to stark estrangement, in diverse voices, exclusively for Different Truths. This anthology that carries the creations of 48 poets, published by Hawakal Publishers Private Limited (2023) and edited by Ankit Raj Ojha, and beguilingly titled Wives, courses through perceptions -
- [A Love Letter to Mahabaleshwar: Monsoon Getaway with Family](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-love-letter-to-mahabaleshwar-monsoon-getaway-with-family/) - Sarika takes us on a monsoon road trip to Mahabaleshwar, blending family joy with nature's splendour, creating cherished memories among mist-kissed hills, exclusively for Different Truths. Last monsoon, in 2024, my family and I embarked on an unforgettable road trip to Maharashtra, with Mahabaleshwar as our special destination. We set out with excitement in our Sarika takes us on a monsoon road trip to Mahabaleshwar, blending family joy with nature's splendour, creating cherished memories among mist-kissed hills, exclusively for Different Truths. Last monsoon, in 2024, my family and I embarked on an unforgettable road trip to Maharashtra, with Mahabaleshwar as our special destination. We set out with excitement in our -
- [Riverfront Reflection: The Art of Solitary Contemplation](https://www.differenttruths.com/riverfront-reflection-the-art-of-solitary-contemplation/) - Prof. Ram’s poem explores themes of environmental decline, isolation, spiritual questioning, and the individual's journey for self-discovery amidst uncertainty, exclusively for Different Truths. The sun couldn’t help nor fish protest: the river has no sex so, it dried up trapped in its own banks The otter watches a duck walking on the frozen river icicles Prof. Ram’s poem explores themes of environmental decline, isolation, spiritual questioning, and the individual's journey for self-discovery amidst uncertainty, exclusively for Different Truths. The sun couldn’t help nor fish protest: the river has no sex so, it dried up trapped in its own banks The otter watches a duck walking on the frozen river icicles -
- [Finding Love in Life's Wounds](https://www.differenttruths.com/finding-love-in-lifes-wounds/) - Francesco’s poem explores love's resilience, suggesting it thrives in life's hardships, hidden depths, and inner strength, eternally reborn, exclusively for Different Truths. It is in the woundsof lifeit is in the sea of lifein the oceanic timeamong the rocksand the stormshiddenfrom human sightand there that it is never the end.It is in that seawithout voiceinside Francesco’s poem explores love's resilience, suggesting it thrives in life's hardships, hidden depths, and inner strength, eternally reborn, exclusively for Different Truths. It is in the woundsof lifeit is in the sea of lifein the oceanic timeamong the rocksand the stormshiddenfrom human sightand there that it is never the end.It is in that seawithout voiceinside -
- [Focus: Grief, Resilience, and Loss in ‘The Days of Abandonment’](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-grief-resilience-and-loss-in-the-days-of-abandonment/) - Elena Ferrante's The Days of Abandonment explores Olga's grief and identity fracture after her husband's departure, with a critique by Abhignya, exclusively for Different Truths. Certain books are grim, draining, and awkward. But those are the ones we remember best. Italian author Elena Ferrante’s “unsentimental and unyielding depiction of motherhood, marriage, and solitude” (as advertised Elena Ferrante's The Days of Abandonment explores Olga's grief and identity fracture after her husband's departure, with a critique by Abhignya, exclusively for Different Truths. Certain books are grim, draining, and awkward. But those are the ones we remember best. Italian author Elena Ferrante’s “unsentimental and unyielding depiction of motherhood, marriage, and solitude” (as advertised -
- [Love for Quirks: Exploring the Eccentric World of Indian Nicknames](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-for-quirks-exploring-the-eccentric-world-of-indian-nicknames/) - Ruchira states that Indian naming traditions combine cultural significance, divine references, and quirky nicknames to showcase a diverse array of societal values, exclusively for Different Truths. When it comes to the issue of naming newborns, Indian society displays quirks, angularities, and eccentricities like no other. They attach too much importance to the nomenclature of their Ruchira states that Indian naming traditions combine cultural significance, divine references, and quirky nicknames to showcase a diverse array of societal values, exclusively for Different Truths. When it comes to the issue of naming newborns, Indian society displays quirks, angularities, and eccentricities like no other. They attach too much importance to the nomenclature of their -
- [How to Inspire Student Poets: Sneha's Guide to Success](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-to-inspire-student-poets-snehas-guide-to-success/) - Concetta interviews Sneha Goel about her teaching methods, which led to the creation of her five students' book, 'Speaking Out: Five Young Voices', exclusively for Different Truths. Sneha Goel is a poet by heart, a writer by passion, and a teacher and writing coach by profession who teaches English grammar and creative writing to children Concetta interviews Sneha Goel about her teaching methods, which led to the creation of her five students' book, 'Speaking Out: Five Young Voices', exclusively for Different Truths. Sneha Goel is a poet by heart, a writer by passion, and a teacher and writing coach by profession who teaches English grammar and creative writing to children -
- [Focus: Money Matters, Inflation and Deflation in India’s Economy](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-money-matters-inflation-and-deflation-in-indias-economy/) - Prof Bhaskar opines that India's social economy, involving barter and community support, helps mitigate inflation, primarily affecting the urban middle class, exclusively for Different Truths. A large section of the population in India lives in the social economy, which is understood as an economy that functions in several ways like a collective mode, a barter-based Prof Bhaskar opines that India's social economy, involving barter and community support, helps mitigate inflation, primarily affecting the urban middle class, exclusively for Different Truths. A large section of the population in India lives in the social economy, which is understood as an economy that functions in several ways like a collective mode, a barter-based -
- [Focus: Power Predictive — Is The Simpsons Forecasting Our Future?](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-power-predictive-is-the-simpsons-forecasting-our-future/) - Monika explores The Simpsons' decades-long predictions, sparking debates on coincidence, observation, or more, blurring truth and fiction, exclusively for Different Truths. For over three decades, The Simpsons has been more than just a comedy show—it has become a cultural phenomenon. Renowned for its sharp wit and satirical take on society, politics, and pop culture, the Monika explores The Simpsons' decades-long predictions, sparking debates on coincidence, observation, or more, blurring truth and fiction, exclusively for Different Truths. For over three decades, The Simpsons has been more than just a comedy show—it has become a cultural phenomenon. Renowned for its sharp wit and satirical take on society, politics, and pop culture, the -
- [Love and Longing: A Journey Through Absence and Desire](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-and-longing-a-journey-through-absence-and-desire/) - Aching with longing, Radhe sought Krishna’s love. A vibrant, painful devotion bloomed in his absence, a love poem by Shyamasri, exclusively for Different Truths. In the fire of his absenceshe burnsIn the rain of his longingshe bathesIn the sky of his oblivionshe paints a rainbowIn the storm of his passionshe loses her wayIn his heavenly Aching with longing, Radhe sought Krishna’s love. A vibrant, painful devotion bloomed in his absence, a love poem by Shyamasri, exclusively for Different Truths. In the fire of his absenceshe burnsIn the rain of his longingshe bathesIn the sky of his oblivionshe paints a rainbowIn the storm of his passionshe loses her wayIn his heavenly -
- [Boost Cognitive Function: Simple Lifestyle Habits for a Sharp Mind](https://www.differenttruths.com/boost-cognitive-function-simple-lifestyle-habits-for-a-sharp-mind/) - Dr Navodita recommends science-backed habits like sleep, play, leisure, reading, gratitude, and mindful eating for a vibrant life into your 90s, exclusively for Different Truths. While we have often given you mantras to keep you ahead in the game of life, here are a few plans that may keep you sharp and agile all the way, until Dr Navodita recommends science-backed habits like sleep, play, leisure, reading, gratitude, and mindful eating for a vibrant life into your 90s, exclusively for Different Truths. While we have often given you mantras to keep you ahead in the game of life, here are a few plans that may keep you sharp and agile all the way, until -
- [Focus: Occult Scams, Train Hijacking, and Sambhal Discord ](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-occult-scams-train-hijacking-and-sambhal-discord/) - Shail explores the disastrous outcome of an age obsessed with negativity using methods like hijacking a train, using occult to satiate desire for wealth and a festival taken for ransom by a regime, exclusively for Different Truths. Occult takes over hospital Disorder is the order of the day.If there was any doubt about Kaliyug,events happening Shail explores the disastrous outcome of an age obsessed with negativity using methods like hijacking a train, using occult to satiate desire for wealth and a festival taken for ransom by a regime, exclusively for Different Truths. Occult takes over hospital Disorder is the order of the day.If there was any doubt about Kaliyug,events happening -
- [Unveiling Tagore's Love for Spring: Poetry, Music, and Nature](https://www.differenttruths.com/unveiling-tagores-love-for-spring-poetry-music-and-nature/) - Ruchira discusses Tagore’s songs on Holi, the Spring Festival, rich with seasonal symbolism that reflects both joy and melancholy, an exclusive for Different Truths. The versatile genius that Rabindranath Tagore was, he hardly left any aspect of human life untouched in his poems and more particularly his lyrics and melodies. Since he happened to spend a Ruchira discusses Tagore’s songs on Holi, the Spring Festival, rich with seasonal symbolism that reflects both joy and melancholy, an exclusive for Different Truths. The versatile genius that Rabindranath Tagore was, he hardly left any aspect of human life untouched in his poems and more particularly his lyrics and melodies. Since he happened to spend a -
- [The Journey of Melody and Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-journey-of-melody-and-love/) - Kushal’s poem explores a new song, an old feeling: a hesitant offering, a shared meal, and a silent, drifting journey of unspoken emotions, exclusively for Different Truths. You tell her, "This song, a new one-I have composed for you."Haven't you been writing it since you began creating these?You stop and try to concentrate on the Kushal’s poem explores a new song, an old feeling: a hesitant offering, a shared meal, and a silent, drifting journey of unspoken emotions, exclusively for Different Truths. You tell her, "This song, a new one-I have composed for you."Haven't you been writing it since you began creating these?You stop and try to concentrate on the -
- [Focus: The Body as a Metaphor in Women's Writing](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-body-as-a-metaphor-in-womens-writing/) - Dr Tajamul reviews Dr. Aaliya Baba's debut poetry, "Ode to Silence," exclusively for Different Truths, highlighting its nuanced literary craft in exploring silences, womanhood, and universal human experiences. “When true silence falls, we are still left with echo but are nearer nakedness. One way of looking at speech is to say that it is a Dr Tajamul reviews Dr. Aaliya Baba's debut poetry, "Ode to Silence," exclusively for Different Truths, highlighting its nuanced literary craft in exploring silences, womanhood, and universal human experiences. “When true silence falls, we are still left with echo but are nearer nakedness. One way of looking at speech is to say that it is a -
- [Spotlight Suicide: A Flying Corpse of Stranded Desire](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-suicide-a-flying-corpse-of-stranded-desire/) - Tirtho's poem explores urban decay, broken dreams, and hopelessness in the night, exclusively for Different Truths, creating a desolate tableau with broken fragments. The day’s distaste lingerson the tongues of midnight shadowsthat lick a flying corpse of a desireleft stranded on the tracksof a Metro train. In the darkness, broken voices emergefrom the deserted wheels;a Tirtho's poem explores urban decay, broken dreams, and hopelessness in the night, exclusively for Different Truths, creating a desolate tableau with broken fragments. The day’s distaste lingerson the tongues of midnight shadowsthat lick a flying corpse of a desireleft stranded on the tracksof a Metro train. In the darkness, broken voices emergefrom the deserted wheels;a -
- [Focus: Matangi and Kamala Navigate the Complexities of the Divine Mother – IV](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-matangi-and-kamala-navigate-the-complexities-of-the-divine-mother-iv/) - Sohini and Rishi discuss the last two Mahavidyas. Matangi symbolises creativity and sound power, while Kamala, a mild form of Kali, is an independent and sovereign Divine Mother. An exclusive for Different Truths. At first appearance, Matangi resembles Sarasvati a great deal. The vina she plays is the primary similarity. She could be depicted holding a book Sohini and Rishi discuss the last two Mahavidyas. Matangi symbolises creativity and sound power, while Kamala, a mild form of Kali, is an independent and sovereign Divine Mother. An exclusive for Different Truths. At first appearance, Matangi resembles Sarasvati a great deal. The vina she plays is the primary similarity. She could be depicted holding a book -
- [Focus: RG Kar Murder Exposes Systemic Failure, Justice Demanded](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-rg-kar-murder-exposes-systemic-failure-justice-demanded/) - Prof Bhaskar highlights the ongoing systemic issues and struggles for justice against women, highlighting the RG Kar Medical College incident, despite the recently concluded International Women's Day, exclusively for Different Truths. Be it immediate past on August 9, 2024, or remote past, women in India’s non-violent great civilisation continued to live or die premature in Prof Bhaskar highlights the ongoing systemic issues and struggles for justice against women, highlighting the RG Kar Medical College incident, despite the recently concluded International Women's Day, exclusively for Different Truths. Be it immediate past on August 9, 2024, or remote past, women in India’s non-violent great civilisation continued to live or die premature in -
- [The Hidden Hole: Exploring Eternal Emptiness and Its Causes](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-hidden-hole-exploring-eternal-emptiness-and-its-causes/) - Jhilmil’s poem explores perpetual emptiness, revealing a flawed vessel incapable of fulfillment, where longing outlasts any fleeting attempt to fill it, exclusively for Different Truths. The cup once filled lies empty nowThe hollowness was bigger than it looked—There was a hole at the bottom—And the cup never filled. The water, never enough—Never what the cup Jhilmil’s poem explores perpetual emptiness, revealing a flawed vessel incapable of fulfillment, where longing outlasts any fleeting attempt to fill it, exclusively for Different Truths. The cup once filled lies empty nowThe hollowness was bigger than it looked—There was a hole at the bottom—And the cup never filled. The water, never enough—Never what the cup -
- [Melodies, Love and Light in Mountain River](https://www.differenttruths.com/melodies-love-and-light-in-mountain-river/) - Meher's poem explores the life cycle of a river, from its birth to its eventual merging with the sea and return as rain, exclusively for Different Truths. Womb of a mountainbirths a rivergurgling newborncurious, adventurousexcited to explore virgin vistas Sparklingat the first sight of lightshe swishes melodiesrhythmic to birdsonggushing over rocksplayfully chipping edgesrolling stones camouflagedin Meher's poem explores the life cycle of a river, from its birth to its eventual merging with the sea and return as rain, exclusively for Different Truths. Womb of a mountainbirths a rivergurgling newborncurious, adventurousexcited to explore virgin vistas Sparklingat the first sight of lightshe swishes melodiesrhythmic to birdsonggushing over rocksplayfully chipping edgesrolling stones camouflagedin -
- [Spotlight: Analysing the Psychology of the Jackal in Fiction & Life](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-analysing-the-psychology-of-the-jackal-in-fiction-life/) - Azam suggests that the 2024 "Day of the Jackal" series reimagine Forsyth's classic, incorporating modern moral complexities and character divergences, an exclusive for Different Truths. The November 2024 Sky Atlantic television thriller series is the eighth creative venture capitalising Frederick Forsyth’s 1971 ground-breaking novel, Day of he Jackal. Resurrected, refitted and written by Ronan Bennett, starring Azam suggests that the 2024 "Day of the Jackal" series reimagine Forsyth's classic, incorporating modern moral complexities and character divergences, an exclusive for Different Truths. The November 2024 Sky Atlantic television thriller series is the eighth creative venture capitalising Frederick Forsyth’s 1971 ground-breaking novel, Day of he Jackal. Resurrected, refitted and written by Ronan Bennett, starring -
- [Digital Love in a Curated Life: Balancing Online & Offline Bliss](https://www.differenttruths.com/digital-love-in-a-curated-life-balancing-online-offline-bliss/) - Dr Navodita suggests that in a hyper-digital world, balancing necessity with excess requires digital curation, informed news consumption, and mindful shopping, exclusively for Different Truths. While it is often said that in a digital overdose, it becomes important to ‘digital detox’. However, detoxes are only possible when you have had an excess of them. What Dr Navodita suggests that in a hyper-digital world, balancing necessity with excess requires digital curation, informed news consumption, and mindful shopping, exclusively for Different Truths. While it is often said that in a digital overdose, it becomes important to ‘digital detox’. However, detoxes are only possible when you have had an excess of them. What -
- [Reflections on International Women’s Day: Do we Need it?](https://www.differenttruths.com/reflections-on-international-womens-day-do-we-need-it/) - Hemashri reflects on the International Women’s Day and ponders with women against women, is such a day necessary? An exclusive for Different Truths. These days I really love snails – they seem unworried, unhurried, yet keep moving with a focus with no trace of stress. For me every day is an International Women’s Day, not
- [In The New: Love of Gold, Space Station Controversy, Tibetan Rapper](https://www.differenttruths.com/in-the-new-love-of-gold-space-station-controversy-tibetan-rapper/) - Shail explores the ill effects of greed in the glamour world, Musk’s influence in space, and theTibetan creative longing via music, exclusively for Different Truths. For the love of gold A fact it is for ageswomen love gold, be iton their bodies or in gold cagesbut, none knew a womancould go that far,strapping gold bars Shail explores the ill effects of greed in the glamour world, Musk’s influence in space, and theTibetan creative longing via music, exclusively for Different Truths. For the love of gold A fact it is for ageswomen love gold, be iton their bodies or in gold cagesbut, none knew a womancould go that far,strapping gold bars -
- [Meena Bazaar: A Small World Where Women Rule](https://www.differenttruths.com/meena-bazaar-a-small-world-where-women-rule/) - Meena Bazaar is a market in Karachi where the sellers and buyers are all women. It’s a strict ‘no men allowed’ kind of a place. From bangles to jhumkas, khussas and fine embroidered kurtis. You name it and it is available in Meena Bazaar catering to the women from middle class and lower middle class families. Urooj delves Meena Bazaar is a market in Karachi where the sellers and buyers are all women. It’s a strict ‘no men allowed’ kind of a place. From bangles to jhumkas, khussas and fine embroidered kurtis. You name it and it is available in Meena Bazaar catering to the women from middle class and lower middle class families. Urooj delves -
- [Beyond Certitudes: Finding Authenticity in a Mist-Enveloped World](https://www.differenttruths.com/beyond-certitudes-finding-authenticity-in-a-mist-enveloped-world/) - Dr Molly’s poem deals with human-made certitudes, weeping willows, and gendered yokes: a lament and rebellion against the taken-for-granted, hierarchical order, exclusively for Different Truths. caught up in the certitudes set upby man with stooping boughs willows weep, wait... drip, drip! teardrops fall on the misty mundane shrouds that envelop all... taken for grantedness! it Dr Molly’s poem deals with human-made certitudes, weeping willows, and gendered yokes: a lament and rebellion against the taken-for-granted, hierarchical order, exclusively for Different Truths. caught up in the certitudes set upby man with stooping boughs willows weep, wait... drip, drip! teardrops fall on the misty mundane shrouds that envelop all... taken for grantedness! it -
- [Dear Woman, Let’s Rewrite Our Stories](https://www.differenttruths.com/dear-woman-lets-rewrite-our-stories/) - Sudipta rues that society judges a woman and calls upon the fair sex to rise and rewrite their stories. They say ladies first, but in what context are these women privileged with such kindness from society? We are getting the primary position only in terms of satire, taunts, rebuke, manipulation, and last but not the
- [The Bitch, the Witch or That Woman on a Shaky Pedestal?](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-bitch-the-witch-or-that-woman-on-a-shaky-pedestal/) - Millions of women are ostracised for what is normal, and in fact, a magical and powerful bodily function that enables the miracle of life. It is our fear of this magic that makes us step back from it. All we are doing here is labelling a woman unclean, without cause or reason, just like women Millions of women are ostracised for what is normal, and in fact, a magical and powerful bodily function that enables the miracle of life. It is our fear of this magic that makes us step back from it. All we are doing here is labelling a woman unclean, without cause or reason, just like women -
- [Roar Woman, Roar like a Lioness!](https://www.differenttruths.com/roar-woman-roar-like-a-lioness/) - Nikita talks about self-love and tells women to seek their true selves instead of slaving for others or worrying what-will- they-say. She begins with herself in the stream of consciousness tradition. Very deftly she changes the gear from the ‘I’ to the ‘you’. Here’s a Different Truths exclusive for women to believe in themselves. My brain doesn't shut Nikita talks about self-love and tells women to seek their true selves instead of slaving for others or worrying what-will- they-say. She begins with herself in the stream of consciousness tradition. Very deftly she changes the gear from the ‘I’ to the ‘you’. Here’s a Different Truths exclusive for women to believe in themselves. My brain doesn't shut -
- [A Woman’s Wok-Place](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-womans-wok-place/) - Nandita pens a powerful woman-centric poem, dealing with drudgery, domestic violence and more, exclusively for Different Truths. Why do I often feel and see noise, instead of hearing? The noise like modal stasis push past a cluster of feelings in an odd-angled morning light, sieving the darkness therein. The choking noise of the city,
- [Time Slip Nightmare: One Minute That Felt Like an Eternity](https://www.differenttruths.com/time-slip-nightmare-one-minute-that-felt-like-an-eternity/) - Akash's story, exclusively for Different Truths, follows a protagonist's chilling unease as he faces disorientation, time warping, and reality blurring after a solitary study session. The study session had ended on time today. However, what struck me as strange was that no one had attended except for me. Stepping out of the academy, I walked Akash's story, exclusively for Different Truths, follows a protagonist's chilling unease as he faces disorientation, time warping, and reality blurring after a solitary study session. The study session had ended on time today. However, what struck me as strange was that no one had attended except for me. Stepping out of the academy, I walked -
- [Love for Muitha: A Delicious Defiance Against Divided Politics](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-for-muitha-a-delicious-defiance-against-divided-politics/) - Sarika rues that a once vibrant bond with Bangladesh, dimmed by politics, finds solace in shared cuisine, particularly the soulful Chitol Macher Muitha, exclusively for Different Truths. It takes years to build something beautiful, yet only moments to watch it crumble. How true. Our bond with Bangladesh—especially with Indian Bengalis—was always warm, deep, and effortlessly Sarika rues that a once vibrant bond with Bangladesh, dimmed by politics, finds solace in shared cuisine, particularly the soulful Chitol Macher Muitha, exclusively for Different Truths. It takes years to build something beautiful, yet only moments to watch it crumble. How true. Our bond with Bangladesh—especially with Indian Bengalis—was always warm, deep, and effortlessly -
- [Father-Daughter Love: Riding Through Life with Red Symbols of Support](https://www.differenttruths.com/father-daughter-love-riding-through-life-with-red-symbols-of-support/) - Hemashri's prose poems, a tribute exclusively for Different Truths, recurring the red motif, highlight a father's influence, independence, intellectual curiosity, and style lessons, emphasising the power of simple objects in life. A Lingering Fragrance of My Father! #1: A red bicycle Deuta bought a red bicycle for our brother, who used to move around riding it. Hemashri's prose poems, a tribute exclusively for Different Truths, recurring the red motif, highlight a father's influence, independence, intellectual curiosity, and style lessons, emphasising the power of simple objects in life. A Lingering Fragrance of My Father! #1: A red bicycle Deuta bought a red bicycle for our brother, who used to move around riding it. -
- [For the Love of Samosa: The Global Snack’s Story](https://www.differenttruths.com/for-the-love-of-samosa-the-global-snacks-story/) - Ruchira explores the origins of the samosa, a golden, triangular delight spanning continents and centuries, evolving from ancient travel snack to beloved global treat, exclusively for Different Truths. I simply love samosa. I am sure millions of others do likewise. They are such a visual delight too! Those glistening, amber-golden brown, triangular shells, the scrumptious contents within...not forgetting Ruchira explores the origins of the samosa, a golden, triangular delight spanning continents and centuries, evolving from ancient travel snack to beloved global treat, exclusively for Different Truths. I simply love samosa. I am sure millions of others do likewise. They are such a visual delight too! Those glistening, amber-golden brown, triangular shells, the scrumptious contents within...not forgetting -
- [Focus: The Hidden Meanings of Dhumavati & Bagulamukhi Explained —III](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-hidden-meanings-of-dhumavati-bagulamukhi-explained-iii/) - Sohini and Rishi discuss Dhumavati's shadow, highlighting Dhumavati's suffering (contrast with Bhairavi's genius), and Bagalamukhi's light of consciousness, representing inner control, exclusively for Different Truths. Bhairavi personifies unbridled genius, whereas Dhumavati represents the shadow side of existence. Our personal experiences have taught us that life can be exciting, joyous, and pleasant emotions we want to Sohini and Rishi discuss Dhumavati's shadow, highlighting Dhumavati's suffering (contrast with Bhairavi's genius), and Bagalamukhi's light of consciousness, representing inner control, exclusively for Different Truths. Bhairavi personifies unbridled genius, whereas Dhumavati represents the shadow side of existence. Our personal experiences have taught us that life can be exciting, joyous, and pleasant emotions we want to -
- [Indian Education: How to Balance English & Vernacular Languages?](https://www.differenttruths.com/indian-education-how-to-balance-english-vernacular-languages/) - Dr Sudipta discusses India's education, from ancient Sanskrit to post-colonial English, revealing a multifaceted evolution affecting language and culture, exclusively for Different Truths. Let’s focus on the educational system of India before we move on to analyse the global educational system. The educational system in the sixteenth century of our country was completely different from Dr Sudipta discusses India's education, from ancient Sanskrit to post-colonial English, revealing a multifaceted evolution affecting language and culture, exclusively for Different Truths. Let’s focus on the educational system of India before we move on to analyse the global educational system. The educational system in the sixteenth century of our country was completely different from -
- [Focus: Golden Dates, FOMO, and Lethal Doctors](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-golden-dates-fomo-and-lethal-doctors/) - Shail explores contemporary anxieties: illicit wealth, social media facades, and the betrayal of trust within a fast-paced, profit-driven world, exclusively for Different Truths. Brown gold dated Saudi is the place to be if you havethe money and the time.But what if you want to makethat extra dime?Buy dry fruits, dates in particular.Just an activity, extra-curricular.That’s Shail explores contemporary anxieties: illicit wealth, social media facades, and the betrayal of trust within a fast-paced, profit-driven world, exclusively for Different Truths. Brown gold dated Saudi is the place to be if you havethe money and the time.But what if you want to makethat extra dime?Buy dry fruits, dates in particular.Just an activity, extra-curricular.That’s -
- [Love for Self: Balancing Boundaries and Genuine Connection](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-for-self-balancing-boundaries-and-genuine-connection/) - Dr Navodita, exclusively in Different Truths, advises youth to prioritise self-love, results, and resilience. Embrace the journey, not just the destination, to shape life. While a lot has been said about ageing gracefully, here’s something for the younger lot from the perspective of somebody who has learned with age. As your hair greys, hopefully, it Dr Navodita, exclusively in Different Truths, advises youth to prioritise self-love, results, and resilience. Embrace the journey, not just the destination, to shape life. While a lot has been said about ageing gracefully, here’s something for the younger lot from the perspective of somebody who has learned with age. As your hair greys, hopefully, it -
- [What is the Challenge of Aggregating Consumer Behaviours in India?](https://www.differenttruths.com/what-is-the-challenge-of-aggregating-consumer-behaviours-in-india/) - Prof Bhaskar opines that neoclassical economics assumes "more is preferred to less," yet this "non-satiety" clashes with diverse consumption realities, particularly in India's heterogeneous society—an exclusive for Different Truths. The basic assumption in Neoclassical economic theory is the ‘non-satiety’ of the consumer at the micro level when it opens a discourse on consumer behaviour, and whatever Prof Bhaskar opines that neoclassical economics assumes "more is preferred to less," yet this "non-satiety" clashes with diverse consumption realities, particularly in India's heterogeneous society—an exclusive for Different Truths. The basic assumption in Neoclassical economic theory is the ‘non-satiety’ of the consumer at the micro level when it opens a discourse on consumer behaviour, and whatever -
- [Silent Struggles Focus Empathy in the Concrete Jungle](https://www.differenttruths.com/silent-struggles-focus-empathy-in-the-concrete-jungle/) - These vignettes juxtapose stark poverty with fleeting, idealised visions of comfort, revealing the poet Tirtho’s internal conflict between empathy and privilege, exclusively for Different Truths. Every time that woman who woreweariness on her facelike a sadhu’s stoicismand carried an emaciated child on her lapwhile pleading for an iota of my empathy –looked at me,my eyes These vignettes juxtapose stark poverty with fleeting, idealised visions of comfort, revealing the poet Tirtho’s internal conflict between empathy and privilege, exclusively for Different Truths. Every time that woman who woreweariness on her facelike a sadhu’s stoicismand carried an emaciated child on her lapwhile pleading for an iota of my empathy –looked at me,my eyes -
- [A Sad Neurological Perspective on Metaphorical Pain](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-sad-neurological-perspective-on-metaphorical-pain/) - Kushal's poem is a surreal encounter with a neurologist, a hidden cactus, and a smile that embodies both joy and profound sadness, exclusively for Different Truths. The other afternoon I imaginedI would tell Vijay, my neurologist friend, about the cactus I keep it in my breast pocket.He would mention—I thought- "The breast pockets waned out Kushal's poem is a surreal encounter with a neurologist, a hidden cactus, and a smile that embodies both joy and profound sadness, exclusively for Different Truths. The other afternoon I imaginedI would tell Vijay, my neurologist friend, about the cactus I keep it in my breast pocket.He would mention—I thought- "The breast pockets waned out -
- [Love & Kindness: A Surprise Gift and Navigating Technology with Kindness](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-kindness-a-surprise-gift-and-navigating-technology-with-kindness/) - Subramanian’s two flash fictions explore contrasting acts: a child's selfless gift amidst competition and a maid's fear of obsolescence, countered by human connection, exclusively for Different Truths. #1 A Heart on Display A school function it was with a minimal glow of warmth and friendly greetings and expectations. And the chirpy girls in their early teens Subramanian’s two flash fictions explore contrasting acts: a child's selfless gift amidst competition and a maid's fear of obsolescence, countered by human connection, exclusively for Different Truths. #1 A Heart on Display A school function it was with a minimal glow of warmth and friendly greetings and expectations. And the chirpy girls in their early teens -
- [Focus: ‘Mrs.’ Decodes Emotional Abuse and the Fight for Women’s Empowerment](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-mrs-decodes-emotional-abuse-and-the-fight-for-womens-empowerment/) - Ruchira dwells with Arati Kadav's "Mrs." ignites debate, depicting a woman's stifled life in a traditional household, resonating with many and sparking controversy, exclusively for Different Truths. Since it went on air via a prominent television channel a few weeks ago, director Arati Kadav's latest oeuvre, Mrs., has created a sensation in both the entertainment world and the Ruchira dwells with Arati Kadav's "Mrs." ignites debate, depicting a woman's stifled life in a traditional household, resonating with many and sparking controversy, exclusively for Different Truths. Since it went on air via a prominent television channel a few weeks ago, director Arati Kadav's latest oeuvre, Mrs., has created a sensation in both the entertainment world and the -
- [Christian Demonology: Unveiling the 10 Most Powerful Demons—Myths & Lore](https://www.differenttruths.com/christian-demonology-unveiling-the-10-most-powerful-demons-myths-lore/) - Christian demonology explores malevolent entities opposing divine will. Akash discusses ten significant demons, their origins, powers, and roles in spiritual warfare, exclusively for Different Truths. Christian demonology, a key aspect of theological and mythological studies, explores the nature, hierarchy, and influence of demons within the Christian practice of religion. Rooted in biblical texts, apocryphal writings, Christian demonology explores malevolent entities opposing divine will. Akash discusses ten significant demons, their origins, powers, and roles in spiritual warfare, exclusively for Different Truths. Christian demonology, a key aspect of theological and mythological studies, explores the nature, hierarchy, and influence of demons within the Christian practice of religion. Rooted in biblical texts, apocryphal writings, -
- [Whispers of the Earth: Three Seasons](https://www.differenttruths.com/whispers-of-the-earth-three-seasons/) - Prof Malashri’s poems capture seasonal shifts: vibrant spring marigolds, scorching summer whirlwinds, and a polluted, rainless monsoon, each reflecting the human experience, exclusively for Different Truths. #1 Marigolds in Basant Yellow ordhnis billowedover the marigold fieldsuniting the women and theblooms of shesh basant. Shoots of fresh leaves were a symphony in green the occasional phlox, pansies Prof Malashri’s poems capture seasonal shifts: vibrant spring marigolds, scorching summer whirlwinds, and a polluted, rainless monsoon, each reflecting the human experience, exclusively for Different Truths. #1 Marigolds in Basant Yellow ordhnis billowedover the marigold fieldsuniting the women and theblooms of shesh basant. Shoots of fresh leaves were a symphony in green the occasional phlox, pansies -
- [Focus: Missed Earthquake, Was My Dream a Warning Sign?](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-missed-earthquake-was-my-dream-a-warning-sign/) - Tirtho's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, depicts a violent earth split and a smooth, altered surface after a recent New Delhi earthquake, despite the real quake's passing. I didn't feel the tremors of the 5.36 am quake.The rattling of the windows didn't invade my deep morning sleep,neither the creaking of the doors,nor the swinging of Tirtho's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, depicts a violent earth split and a smooth, altered surface after a recent New Delhi earthquake, despite the real quake's passing. I didn't feel the tremors of the 5.36 am quake.The rattling of the windows didn't invade my deep morning sleep,neither the creaking of the doors,nor the swinging of -
- [Focus: Why is Trump’s Anti-Immigration Policy, Tariffs and Sanctions Popular?](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-why-is-trumps-anti-immigration-policy-tariffs-and-sanctions-popular/) - Dr Baljeet critically discusses Trump's victory in America due to anti-immigration policies and the MAGA initiative, exclusively for Different Truths, along with mass deportations, tariffs, and sanctions. Donald Trump’s decisive victory as President of the United States of America in recently held elections is primarily based on two counts: one is his anti-immigration policy and Dr Baljeet critically discusses Trump's victory in America due to anti-immigration policies and the MAGA initiative, exclusively for Different Truths, along with mass deportations, tariffs, and sanctions. Donald Trump’s decisive victory as President of the United States of America in recently held elections is primarily based on two counts: one is his anti-immigration policy and -
- [An Exploration into the Four Mahavidya Goddesses – II](https://www.differenttruths.com/an-exploration-into-the-four-mahavidya-goddesses-ii/) - Sohini and Rishi, in the second part, discuss Tripurasundari, a primordial wisdom goddess, Bhuvanesvari, Chinnamasta, and Bhairavi, symbolising divine consciousness, beauty, liberation, and transformative power, exclusively for Different Truths. When Tripurasundari is referred to as an adi-mahavidya or primordial wisdom goddess, she joins Tara and Kali in standing for one of the ultimate realisations of reality. She Sohini and Rishi, in the second part, discuss Tripurasundari, a primordial wisdom goddess, Bhuvanesvari, Chinnamasta, and Bhairavi, symbolising divine consciousness, beauty, liberation, and transformative power, exclusively for Different Truths. When Tripurasundari is referred to as an adi-mahavidya or primordial wisdom goddess, she joins Tara and Kali in standing for one of the ultimate realisations of reality. She -
- [A Dark Love Letter: Sleet, Icicles, and Frozen Landscapes](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-dark-love-letter-sleet-icicles-and-frozen-landscapes/) - An evocative verse by Elsy where Nature and life intertwine transcending from the individual to the cosmic sensibility, exclusively for Different Truths.Tonight, it is sleet,silently creeping downthe muted deep freeze,making the chill,feel alarmingly spooky! Last week it wasfragile florets of snow,floating downwith winsome smiles,filling up land and hearts alike. Sleet, elongated icicle tears,rolling down the cheeksof An evocative verse by Elsy where Nature and life intertwine transcending from the individual to the cosmic sensibility, exclusively for Different Truths.Tonight, it is sleet,silently creeping downthe muted deep freeze,making the chill,feel alarmingly spooky! Last week it wasfragile florets of snow,floating downwith winsome smiles,filling up land and hearts alike. Sleet, elongated icicle tears,rolling down the cheeksof -
- [Inflation's Hidden Cost and How it Redistributes Wealth in India](https://www.differenttruths.com/inflations-hidden-cost-and-how-it-redistributes-wealth-in-india/) - Prof Bhaskar examines India's inflation's intricate nature, focusing on its impact on the salaried middle class, income distribution, and economic development, exclusively for Different Truths. People bracketed as the salaried middle class in India often feel concerned about inflation, and some even express that they are being burned like a candle at both ends—one inflation, Prof Bhaskar examines India's inflation's intricate nature, focusing on its impact on the salaried middle class, income distribution, and economic development, exclusively for Different Truths. People bracketed as the salaried middle class in India often feel concerned about inflation, and some even express that they are being burned like a candle at both ends—one inflation, -
- [Focus: Crafting, Health, and Spiritual Journeys in Modern Life](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-crafting-health-and-spiritual-journeys-in-modern-life/) - Shail explores diverse themes: embracing creativity, safeguarding bone health in youth, and finding unique paths to faith, exclusively for Different Truths. Letting out the granny in you Women let out screams,animals are let out of their cages,and people feel a merciful let-out.Ever heard of letting outthe inner granny in you?You didn’t?You can do so now.All Shail explores diverse themes: embracing creativity, safeguarding bone health in youth, and finding unique paths to faith, exclusively for Different Truths. Letting out the granny in you Women let out screams,animals are let out of their cages,and people feel a merciful let-out.Ever heard of letting outthe inner granny in you?You didn’t?You can do so now.All -
- [Focus: Terminology & Evolution of Gender Fluidity in the Modern Age](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-terminology-evolution-of-gender-fluidity-in-the-modern-age/) - Concetta’s exploration of gender fluidity examines its historical context, from colonial impacts on diverse gender expressions to the evolution of modern terminology, exclusively for Different Truths. In our previous exploration of gender fluidity, we examined what it means to experience a shifting sense of gender identity and why support and validation are essential. However, to Concetta’s exploration of gender fluidity examines its historical context, from colonial impacts on diverse gender expressions to the evolution of modern terminology, exclusively for Different Truths. In our previous exploration of gender fluidity, we examined what it means to experience a shifting sense of gender identity and why support and validation are essential. However, to -
- [Focus West Bengal: A Call for Cultural Revival & Social Justice](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-west-bengal-a-call-for-cultural-revival-social-justice/) - Prof Bhaskar explores West Bengal's cultural decline, highlighting criminality, social value erosion, the silence of civil society, fear of the middle class, and political power's dominance, exclusively for Different Truths. Of the three categories of people residing in West Bengal, namely, the grounded one, the hanging one, and the hijacked one, the middle one, often Prof Bhaskar explores West Bengal's cultural decline, highlighting criminality, social value erosion, the silence of civil society, fear of the middle class, and political power's dominance, exclusively for Different Truths. Of the three categories of people residing in West Bengal, namely, the grounded one, the hanging one, and the hijacked one, the middle one, often -
- [Adaptability in Education: A Necessity in a Changing World](https://www.differenttruths.com/adaptability-in-education-a-necessity-in-a-changing-world/) - Dr Navodita opines that education transcends rote learning. It's a journey of self-discovery, empowering individuals to navigate the world and contribute meaningfully, exclusively for Different Truths. Education, for a long time, just meant going to school and learning to read books and write long essays. But isn’t it much more? To ‘educe’ means to ‘bring Dr Navodita opines that education transcends rote learning. It's a journey of self-discovery, empowering individuals to navigate the world and contribute meaningfully, exclusively for Different Truths. Education, for a long time, just meant going to school and learning to read books and write long essays. But isn’t it much more? To ‘educe’ means to ‘bring -
- [Focus: 'Light Inspired' Explores the Power of Education & Social Justice](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-light-inspired-explores-the-power-of-education-social-justice/) - Shree reviews 'Light Inspired', by Anuradha Bhattacharyya, a fictionalised account of an educationist who overcomes poverty to educate the underprivileged in India, exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Light Inspired’ is a book written based on the real life of an educationist who traversed all hurdles to educate the backward and unprivileged people in India. Although the author, Shree reviews 'Light Inspired', by Anuradha Bhattacharyya, a fictionalised account of an educationist who overcomes poverty to educate the underprivileged in India, exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Light Inspired’ is a book written based on the real life of an educationist who traversed all hurdles to educate the backward and unprivileged people in India. Although the author, -
- [Finding the Best Barbershop in Your Neighbourhood ](https://www.differenttruths.com/finding-the-best-barbershop-in-your-neighbourhood/) - Kushal's poem describes a barber's shop, a sanctuary of stories, where age brings inner darkness while the barber tells tales, exclusively for Different Truths. Hair rolls on the floor. The barber's nimble and calloused hand whooshes, spells and shapes the dark night on the head. The scissors' sharp edges catch the light, sparkle and blink Kushal's poem describes a barber's shop, a sanctuary of stories, where age brings inner darkness while the barber tells tales, exclusively for Different Truths. Hair rolls on the floor. The barber's nimble and calloused hand whooshes, spells and shapes the dark night on the head. The scissors' sharp edges catch the light, sparkle and blink -
- [Focus: Unravelling the Mystery of a Serial Killer, the Stoneman](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-unravelling-the-mystery-of-a-serial-killer-the-stoneman/) - Akash explores the Stoneman murders, a brutal series of killings in India from 1985 to 2013, primarily targeting homeless individuals, exclusively for Different Truths. The Stoneman murders remain one of India’s most enigmatic and unsolved serial killings, spanning nearly three decades from 1985 to 2013. It provides a structured analysis of the killings, examining patterns, Akash explores the Stoneman murders, a brutal series of killings in India from 1985 to 2013, primarily targeting homeless individuals, exclusively for Different Truths. The Stoneman murders remain one of India’s most enigmatic and unsolved serial killings, spanning nearly three decades from 1985 to 2013. It provides a structured analysis of the killings, examining patterns, -
- [Focus: A Wake-Up Call for India on Illegal Immigration](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-a-wake-up-call-for-india-on-illegal-immigration/) - Prof Bhaskar expresses concern over human rights violations and India's international image after 104 Indian nationals were deported from the US on February 6, 2025, exclusively for Different Truths. On February 6, 2025, mainstream print media reported that the United States deported 104 Indian nationals via a military aircraft back to India. The deportation came Prof Bhaskar expresses concern over human rights violations and India's international image after 104 Indian nationals were deported from the US on February 6, 2025, exclusively for Different Truths. On February 6, 2025, mainstream print media reported that the United States deported 104 Indian nationals via a military aircraft back to India. The deportation came -
- [Dostojee: A Story of Friendship, Love, Loss, and Memory](https://www.differenttruths.com/dostojee-a-story-of-friendship-love-loss-and-memory/) - Ruchira reviews Dostojee, a Bengali film that explores interfaith friendship, grief, childhood innocence, and memory's lasting power, exclusively for Different Truths. It is very seldom that I get emotional while watching a film; what with masala films and potboilers galore, there is hardly any scope to give vent to your emotions. Nonetheless, recently I happened to watch Ruchira reviews Dostojee, a Bengali film that explores interfaith friendship, grief, childhood innocence, and memory's lasting power, exclusively for Different Truths. It is very seldom that I get emotional while watching a film; what with masala films and potboilers galore, there is hardly any scope to give vent to your emotions. Nonetheless, recently I happened to watch -
- [The Silence of Death: A Lament for Lost Innocents](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-silence-of-death-a-lament-for-lost-innocents/) - Francesco's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, delves into the profound impact of violence, particularly the senseless killing of innocent lives. The armed handfrom angerit is the death of humanityit is the wind that sweepshuman lives from the roots of the world.Not even chainsthey stop the violenceso fierce on the skinand the scent of deathon the Francesco's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, delves into the profound impact of violence, particularly the senseless killing of innocent lives. The armed handfrom angerit is the death of humanityit is the wind that sweepshuman lives from the roots of the world.Not even chainsthey stop the violenceso fierce on the skinand the scent of deathon the -
- [Kali & Tara: Exploring the Symbology of the Mahavidyas—I](https://www.differenttruths.com/kali-tara-exploring-the-symbology-of-the-mahavidyas-i/) - Sohini and Rishi explore the Mahavidyas, particularly Kali and Tara, as embodiments of divine power and wisdom, in the first part of the four-part series, exclusively for Different Truths. Since 1966, Devadatta Kali has had a close relationship with the Vedanta Society. Devadatta Kali is the author of The Veiling Brilliance: Meditations on Shakti, and In Honor Sohini and Rishi explore the Mahavidyas, particularly Kali and Tara, as embodiments of divine power and wisdom, in the first part of the four-part series, exclusively for Different Truths. Since 1966, Devadatta Kali has had a close relationship with the Vedanta Society. Devadatta Kali is the author of The Veiling Brilliance: Meditations on Shakti, and In Honor -
- [The Weight of Obsession: A Deformed Pang of Grief ](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-weight-of-obsession-a-deformed-pang-of-grief/) - Tirtho’s poem explores themes of disillusionment, memory, and the struggle to find truth amidst a fragmented inner landscape, exclusively for Different Truths. My heavy lids open,I see a mirage navigatefor a truthful pursuitin the desert of my eyes. In my thoughts,I carry an obsessionof echoes drifting on a roadthat’s got lost in a labyrinth of Tirtho’s poem explores themes of disillusionment, memory, and the struggle to find truth amidst a fragmented inner landscape, exclusively for Different Truths. My heavy lids open,I see a mirage navigatefor a truthful pursuitin the desert of my eyes. In my thoughts,I carry an obsessionof echoes drifting on a roadthat’s got lost in a labyrinth of -
- [Winter: A Forsaken Journey to a Lonely Landscape](https://www.differenttruths.com/winter-a-forsaken-journey-to-a-lonely-landscape/) - Dr Sunil's poem depicts a desolate winter scene with snow clinging to branches, mournful leaves, and a lonely trail leading to a forgotten cottage, exclusively for Different Truths. On the bare brancheshang theremnants of the last snow,lost pendants.The blobs of whiteuneasyon the brown limbsof the thorny tree, thelast maple leavesflutter,in melancholy, asthe trail winds down Dr Sunil's poem depicts a desolate winter scene with snow clinging to branches, mournful leaves, and a lonely trail leading to a forgotten cottage, exclusively for Different Truths. On the bare brancheshang theremnants of the last snow,lost pendants.The blobs of whiteuneasyon the brown limbsof the thorny tree, thelast maple leavesflutter,in melancholy, asthe trail winds down -
- [Eventide: A Thousand Dreams Bloom in the Forest](https://www.differenttruths.com/eventide-a-thousand-dreams-bloom-in-the-forest/) - Prof Swaraj’s ekphrastic micro-verse was prompted by a photograph that he took in Chail, Himachal Pradesh, one late evening in June 2024, exclusively for Different Truths. at eventidea thousand dreams bloomin the forest’s eyes Photo by the poet Prof Swaraj’s ekphrastic micro-verse was prompted by a photograph that he took in Chail, Himachal Pradesh, one late evening in June 2024, exclusively for Different Truths. at eventidea thousand dreams bloomin the forest’s eyes Photo by the poet -
- [Carl Jung’s Fundamental Laws for a Better Life](https://www.differenttruths.com/carl-jungs-fundamental-laws-for-a-better-life/) - Dr Navodita elucidates Carl Jung's insights into the unconscious, shadow, and individuation offer valuable tools for self-discovery and personal growth, exclusively for Different Truths. If you would like to better understand yourself, then Carl Jung, the visionary Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, will help with these few mantras. Embracing the power of The Unconscious Carl Jung Dr Navodita elucidates Carl Jung's insights into the unconscious, shadow, and individuation offer valuable tools for self-discovery and personal growth, exclusively for Different Truths. If you would like to better understand yourself, then Carl Jung, the visionary Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, will help with these few mantras. Embracing the power of The Unconscious Carl Jung -
- [Influencer Ranveer’s Comment, Love Scams and Temple Cat Controversies Rage](https://www.differenttruths.com/influencer-ranveers-comment-love-scams-and-temple-cat-controversies-rage/) - Shail explores social commentary, from the controversy of an influencer's vulgarity to the dangers of online dating scams and a humorous anecdote about a cat's temple offerings, exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Latent’ fervour of faulty freedom Guess Modi judged wronglyawarding the fallacious influencer.Despite splendid videos on spiritualityand belief, sensational grosscomment comes out as a winnerfor Shail explores social commentary, from the controversy of an influencer's vulgarity to the dangers of online dating scams and a humorous anecdote about a cat's temple offerings, exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Latent’ fervour of faulty freedom Guess Modi judged wronglyawarding the fallacious influencer.Despite splendid videos on spiritualityand belief, sensational grosscomment comes out as a winnerfor -
- [Spotlight: Finding India in the Poetry of Ezekiel & Ramanujan](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-finding-india-in-the-poetry-of-ezekiel-ramanujan/) - Abhignya explores how gender, class, religion, and caste shape Indian identity, exclusively for Different Truths, while Nissim Ezekiel and AK Ramanujan provide nuanced perspectives on their unique India. The Indian constitution recently turned seventy-six. As a country (long) free from colonial rule and possessing an identity of her own, India occupies a complex place in Abhignya explores how gender, class, religion, and caste shape Indian identity, exclusively for Different Truths, while Nissim Ezekiel and AK Ramanujan provide nuanced perspectives on their unique India. The Indian constitution recently turned seventy-six. As a country (long) free from colonial rule and possessing an identity of her own, India occupies a complex place in -
- [The Unexpected Reunion: Finding Lost Love After Years](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-unexpected-reunion-finding-lost-love-after-years/) - Dr Reema’s story is about Jacob celebrating his 78th birthday, encountering unexpected visions of his long-lost love, exclusively for Different Truths. He blew out the sole candle on the cake, the designer candle of number seventy-eight. As he looked up, smiling at the clapping and joyous singing of friends and family, a face seemed to Dr Reema’s story is about Jacob celebrating his 78th birthday, encountering unexpected visions of his long-lost love, exclusively for Different Truths. He blew out the sole candle on the cake, the designer candle of number seventy-eight. As he looked up, smiling at the clapping and joyous singing of friends and family, a face seemed to -
- [Focus: Deportation, Refugee Crisis, and Ethical Dilemmas in Global Migration](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-deportation-refugee-crisis-and-ethical-dilemmas-in-global-migration/) - Dr Dhiraj explains deportation, its historical perspective and global ramifications, brought about by the forced removal of individuals from a country they do not have the legal right to reside in, exclusively for Different Truths. Deportation is the process of removing individuals from a country when they do not have the legal right to stay. Dr Dhiraj explains deportation, its historical perspective and global ramifications, brought about by the forced removal of individuals from a country they do not have the legal right to reside in, exclusively for Different Truths. Deportation is the process of removing individuals from a country when they do not have the legal right to stay. -
- [Spotlight: Tollywood 2024's Hits & Misses, a Critical Review](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-tollywood-2024s-hits-misses-a-critical-review/) - The year 2024 in Tollywood saw a mixed bag of films: some box office hits, others emotionally resonate, but many lacking quality and substance, reports Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths. The past year, 2024, was a mixed bag when it comes to the question of films churned out by our very own Tollywood. Although quite The year 2024 in Tollywood saw a mixed bag of films: some box office hits, others emotionally resonate, but many lacking quality and substance, reports Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths. The past year, 2024, was a mixed bag when it comes to the question of films churned out by our very own Tollywood. Although quite -
- [Lost in the Moonlight: Navigating Inner Silence](https://www.differenttruths.com/lost-in-the-moonlight-navigating-inner-silence/) - Francesco's poem explores the yearning for the unknown, evoking peaceful oblivion where we find solace in the salty air and fading horizon, exclusively for Different Truths. I get loston full moon nightsand I abandon myselfruining on mein inner silencefinding peace againthat thin veil that coversexistence and the life of days.I am far from the worldin Francesco's poem explores the yearning for the unknown, evoking peaceful oblivion where we find solace in the salty air and fading horizon, exclusively for Different Truths. I get loston full moon nightsand I abandon myselfruining on mein inner silencefinding peace againthat thin veil that coversexistence and the life of days.I am far from the worldin -
- [The Mission](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-mission/) - Here’s a soulful protest poem against violence, gun culture, and, by extension, senseless wars, by Amrita, in Different Truths. The face of Vengeance, Ubiquitous as dust On a hot summer day, Strutted blatantly down The corridors of life Never looking you straight in the eye; Never pausing to reconsider, Its retaliation. You, the unsuspecting Target Here’s a soulful protest poem against violence, gun culture, and, by extension, senseless wars, by Amrita, in Different Truths. The face of Vengeance, Ubiquitous as dust On a hot summer day, Strutted blatantly down The corridors of life Never looking you straight in the eye; Never pausing to reconsider, Its retaliation. You, the unsuspecting Target -
- [Focus: The Nataraja Iconography and its Deep-Rooted Meaning—Part Two](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-nataraja-iconography-and-its-deep-rooted-meaning-part-two/) - Sohini and Rishi discuss Shiva's cosmic dance, "Tandava," crushing Apasmara (ignorance) underfoot, symbolising the triumph of knowledge and the cyclical nature of the universe, exclusively for Different Truths. In Hindu mythology, Nataraja is associated with the narrative of Apasmara Purusha (Apasmara), a demon who represents ignorance and ego. He had the face of a monster Sohini and Rishi discuss Shiva's cosmic dance, "Tandava," crushing Apasmara (ignorance) underfoot, symbolising the triumph of knowledge and the cyclical nature of the universe, exclusively for Different Truths. In Hindu mythology, Nataraja is associated with the narrative of Apasmara Purusha (Apasmara), a demon who represents ignorance and ego. He had the face of a monster -
- [Love in the Rain: An Exploration of Melancholy ](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-in-the-rain-an-exploration-of-melancholy/) - Rajashree's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, explores the melancholic beauty of rain, contrasting its rejuvenation with the lovelorn heart's despair. It highlights the resilience of love despite suffering. Rain, rain, rain,Oh! dear sky you rain,Soak deeply the earth and the mountainsAnd so also sympathiseThe abandoned lover’s puzzled brain. The drops of rain appearAs if streams Rajashree's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, explores the melancholic beauty of rain, contrasting its rejuvenation with the lovelorn heart's despair. It highlights the resilience of love despite suffering. Rain, rain, rain,Oh! dear sky you rain,Soak deeply the earth and the mountainsAnd so also sympathiseThe abandoned lover’s puzzled brain. The drops of rain appearAs if streams -
- [Spotlight: Gender Fluidity and the Importance of Self-Acceptance](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-gender-fluidity-and-the-importance-of-self-acceptance/) - Concetta delves into gender fluidity, a concept encompassing societal influences and the diverse experiences of individuals identifying as gender-fluid, exclusively for Different Truths. Take a moment to reflect on your gender. Do you identify as a woman, a man, or another gender? How do you express your gender to others through your appearance or behaviour? Concetta delves into gender fluidity, a concept encompassing societal influences and the diverse experiences of individuals identifying as gender-fluid, exclusively for Different Truths. Take a moment to reflect on your gender. Do you identify as a woman, a man, or another gender? How do you express your gender to others through your appearance or behaviour? -
- [Love and Transform Lifestyle: Thrive in Any Crisis](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-and-transform-lifestyle-thrive-in-any-crisis/) - Dr Navodita outlines key lifestyle habits for those in their 40s and 60s to enhance well-being, manage crises effectively, and live a fulfilling life, exclusively for Different Truths. If you are well in your 40s or your 60s, these are important lifestyle habits you should adopt to be able to better deal with crises or even Dr Navodita outlines key lifestyle habits for those in their 40s and 60s to enhance well-being, manage crises effectively, and live a fulfilling life, exclusively for Different Truths. If you are well in your 40s or your 60s, these are important lifestyle habits you should adopt to be able to better deal with crises or even -
- [Why Keema Biryani Became My Go-To Comfort Food](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-why-keema-biryani-became-my-go-to-comfort-food/) - Sarika tells us how the pandemic has changed the world for us. She also shares the recipe of Keema Biryani. An exclusive for Different Truths. The difficult times that we are experiencing will there in our hearts, if we survive this pandemic, for a very long time. It is a kind of revolution that people Sarika tells us how the pandemic has changed the world for us. She also shares the recipe of Keema Biryani. An exclusive for Different Truths. The difficult times that we are experiencing will there in our hearts, if we survive this pandemic, for a very long time. It is a kind of revolution that people -
- [Love for Lagos: Exploring the Vibrant Culture of Nigeria's Megacity](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-for-lagos-exploring-the-vibrant-culture-of-nigerias-megacity/) - Nigerian author Olaitan showcases the rough and tumble of life in Lagos. She brings alive the persona of the city in this beautiful word sketch, exclusively for Different Truths. After the partially peaceful Sunday nights, we wake up to another busy day, Monday. A lot of us wake up before the cocks crow at five o'clock in the Nigerian author Olaitan showcases the rough and tumble of life in Lagos. She brings alive the persona of the city in this beautiful word sketch, exclusively for Different Truths. After the partially peaceful Sunday nights, we wake up to another busy day, Monday. A lot of us wake up before the cocks crow at five o'clock in the -
- [Indian Experience: A Focus on Triumph, Tragedy, and Transformation](https://www.differenttruths.com/indian-experience-a-focus-on-triumph-tragedy-and-transformation/) - Shail explores diverse aspects of the Indian experience: the challenges of immigration, the triumphs of artistic achievement, and the dangers of unchecked online health advice, exclusively for Different Truths. Dunki brings disdain So, finally, a set of ‘bloody’ immigrants arewhere they belongeven though it is a foreign nationthey pin their future on.More than 100 immigrants, Shail explores diverse aspects of the Indian experience: the challenges of immigration, the triumphs of artistic achievement, and the dangers of unchecked online health advice, exclusively for Different Truths. Dunki brings disdain So, finally, a set of ‘bloody’ immigrants arewhere they belongeven though it is a foreign nationthey pin their future on.More than 100 immigrants, -
- [Focus: Themes of Liberation in Sunset in a Cup](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-themes-of-liberation-in-sunset-in-a-cup/) - Azam reviews Dr Santosh Bakaya's "Sunset in a Cup," a collection of 78 poems that employs vivid imagery and insightful metaphors exclusively for Different Truths. The starburst of sophisticated sensory images in Dr Santosh Bakaya’s collection of seventy-eight poems, Sunset in a Cup, offers an epicurean feast of the visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, and tactile, uninhibitedly flirting with the senses. Emily Dickinson’s Azam reviews Dr Santosh Bakaya's "Sunset in a Cup," a collection of 78 poems that employs vivid imagery and insightful metaphors exclusively for Different Truths. The starburst of sophisticated sensory images in Dr Santosh Bakaya’s collection of seventy-eight poems, Sunset in a Cup, offers an epicurean feast of the visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, and tactile, uninhibitedly flirting with the senses. Emily Dickinson’s -
- [Urban Resilience: Finding Beauty in the Broken](https://www.differenttruths.com/urban-resilience-finding-beauty-in-the-broken/) - The city's stark realities, poverty and labour, contrasted with the privileged life within, creating a dissonance that Tirtho’s poem struggles to reconcile, exclusively for Different Truths. Every time that woman who wore weariness on her facelike a sadhu’s stoicismand carried an emaciated child in her lapwhile pleading for an iota of my empathy –looked at The city's stark realities, poverty and labour, contrasted with the privileged life within, creating a dissonance that Tirtho’s poem struggles to reconcile, exclusively for Different Truths. Every time that woman who wore weariness on her facelike a sadhu’s stoicismand carried an emaciated child in her lapwhile pleading for an iota of my empathy –looked at -
- [Unveiling the Secrets of Miniature Painting: Techniques and Traditions](https://www.differenttruths.com/unveiling-the-secrets-of-miniature-painting-techniques-and-traditions/) - Monika discusses miniature painting, a centuries-old art form with intricate detail and vibrant hues, spanning Persian courts to Indian palaces, exclusively for Different Truths. The famous Persian poet Ferdowsi once wrote, "A painting is not just a feast for the eyes but a chronicle of the soul’s journey." Miniature painting is an immortal art form Monika discusses miniature painting, a centuries-old art form with intricate detail and vibrant hues, spanning Persian courts to Indian palaces, exclusively for Different Truths. The famous Persian poet Ferdowsi once wrote, "A painting is not just a feast for the eyes but a chronicle of the soul’s journey." Miniature painting is an immortal art form -
- [Focus: Faith, Caste, Class and Politics in Prayagraj Deaths ](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-faith-caste-class-and-politics-in-prayagraj-deaths/) - Prof Bhaskar discusses the tragic death of 30 people, in Prayagraj, during a holy dip, highlighting the risks faced by millions, mostly marginalised, seeking spiritual salvation, exclusively for Different Truths. In India, alongside a variety of political and economic activities, spiritual and religious activities play a significant role. These activities often have a substantial influence Prof Bhaskar discusses the tragic death of 30 people, in Prayagraj, during a holy dip, highlighting the risks faced by millions, mostly marginalised, seeking spiritual salvation, exclusively for Different Truths. In India, alongside a variety of political and economic activities, spiritual and religious activities play a significant role. These activities often have a substantial influence -
- [Nataraja's Cosmic Dance of Creation, Preservation and Destruction—Part One](https://www.differenttruths.com/natarajas-cosmic-dance-of-creation-preservation-and-destruction-part-one/) - Sohini and Rishi discuss Nataraja, a Hindu deity, in two parts, symbolising cosmic dance and its intricate symbolism, which has captivated artists and devotees for centuries, exclusively for Different Truths. Nataraja, the Lord of Dance, has been a popular deity for millennia. Nataraja's story of overcoming hurdles and gaining enlightenment has inspired and motivated people Sohini and Rishi discuss Nataraja, a Hindu deity, in two parts, symbolising cosmic dance and its intricate symbolism, which has captivated artists and devotees for centuries, exclusively for Different Truths. Nataraja, the Lord of Dance, has been a popular deity for millennia. Nataraja's story of overcoming hurdles and gaining enlightenment has inspired and motivated people -
- [Innocence Lost: Silence and the Ravages of War](https://www.differenttruths.com/innocence-lost-silence-and-the-ravages-of-war/) - Francesco's poem is about war, innocents’ sufferings, the silence of the bereaved, and the desperate search for peace in a violent world, exclusively for Different Truths. Where is Peacein the long-flowing riverbringing in the watersin the womb wet from wartrails of blood and mourning.I am stillthe desperate rootsof innocents without a landand the cruelties within Francesco's poem is about war, innocents’ sufferings, the silence of the bereaved, and the desperate search for peace in a violent world, exclusively for Different Truths. Where is Peacein the long-flowing riverbringing in the watersin the womb wet from wartrails of blood and mourning.I am stillthe desperate rootsof innocents without a landand the cruelties within -
- [What You Need to Know About India's New Criminal Justice System—Part One](https://www.differenttruths.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-indias-new-criminal-justice-system-part-one/) - India introduced new criminal laws in 2023, replacing IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act with BNS, BNSS, and BSA to modernise the justice system, explains Akash in three parts, exclusively for Different Truths. On December 25, 2023, the government of India enacted revised versions of its criminal laws, introducing three new legislations: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) India introduced new criminal laws in 2023, replacing IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act with BNS, BNSS, and BSA to modernise the justice system, explains Akash in three parts, exclusively for Different Truths. On December 25, 2023, the government of India enacted revised versions of its criminal laws, introducing three new legislations: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) -
- [Mahakumbh 2025: A Fusion of Tradition, Technology, and Spirituality](https://www.differenttruths.com/mahakumbh-2025-a-fusion-of-tradition-technology-and-spirituality/) - Ram Krishna elucidates the Mahakumbh Mela experience that transcends religion, fostering faith, tradition, and cultural exchange exclusively for Different Truths. For millions, taking a dip in the holy waters of Triveni Sangam is a manifestation of unshakable faith in the truest sense. But it is not just a religious event; it is an experience that Ram Krishna elucidates the Mahakumbh Mela experience that transcends religion, fostering faith, tradition, and cultural exchange exclusively for Different Truths. For millions, taking a dip in the holy waters of Triveni Sangam is a manifestation of unshakable faith in the truest sense. But it is not just a religious event; it is an experience that -
- [Spotlight: Freudian Takeaways for a Sane World](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-freudian-takeaways-for-a-sane-world/) - Dr Navodita explores Freud's psychoanalysis, emphasising how understanding our subconscious through the interplay of dreams, Id, Ego, and Superego can enhance our lives, exclusively for Different Truths. Sigmund Freud is the father of psychoanalysis. There are a lot of things to learn from some of his key concepts, including past-life regression analysis, self-hypnosis, and the Dr Navodita explores Freud's psychoanalysis, emphasising how understanding our subconscious through the interplay of dreams, Id, Ego, and Superego can enhance our lives, exclusively for Different Truths. Sigmund Freud is the father of psychoanalysis. There are a lot of things to learn from some of his key concepts, including past-life regression analysis, self-hypnosis, and the -
- [Focus: DeepSeek, GBS, and the Challenges of the Digital Age](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-deepseek-gbs-and-the-challenges-of-the-digital-age/) - Shail explores the rise of AI, the dangers of GBS, and the disturbing implications of child sexual abuse imagery, highlighting societal anxieties and ethical dilemmas, exclusively for Different Truths. DeepSeek is what the world seeks No ‘wake-up call’ thisas Trump would like usto believe.No actual fears of dataand privacy; just a concoctedconfectionary of codswallopbeing fed Shail explores the rise of AI, the dangers of GBS, and the disturbing implications of child sexual abuse imagery, highlighting societal anxieties and ethical dilemmas, exclusively for Different Truths. DeepSeek is what the world seeks No ‘wake-up call’ thisas Trump would like usto believe.No actual fears of dataand privacy; just a concoctedconfectionary of codswallopbeing fed -
- [Finding Inner Peace Through Tagore's Music and Love for Nature](https://www.differenttruths.com/finding-inner-peace-through-tagores-music-and-love-for-nature/) - Sangeeta critiques Tagore's music and poetry, highlighting their universal themes that heal, provide solace, and inspiration, exclusively for Different Truths. A redolent breeze sweeps through the heart in myriad hues, that do away with the landscapes of thoughtlessness and insensitivity on listening to Tagore, his tales, his universal introspection through his rendition of a magnanimous Sangeeta critiques Tagore's music and poetry, highlighting their universal themes that heal, provide solace, and inspiration, exclusively for Different Truths. A redolent breeze sweeps through the heart in myriad hues, that do away with the landscapes of thoughtlessness and insensitivity on listening to Tagore, his tales, his universal introspection through his rendition of a magnanimous -
- [Mahakumbh Stampede: Stories of Survival and Grief Emerge from the Chaos](https://www.differenttruths.com/mahakumbh-stampede-stories-of-survival-and-grief-emerge-from-the-chaos/) - A massive stampede at the Mahakumbh 2025 Mela in Prayagraj resulted in 30 deaths, according to the Mahakumbh Mela authorities, and many were injured, reports Arindam for Different Truths. In a devastating turn of events, a stampede broke out at the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj this morning, leaving many dead and several pilgrims injured. Meanwhile, A massive stampede at the Mahakumbh 2025 Mela in Prayagraj resulted in 30 deaths, according to the Mahakumbh Mela authorities, and many were injured, reports Arindam for Different Truths. In a devastating turn of events, a stampede broke out at the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj this morning, leaving many dead and several pilgrims injured. Meanwhile, -
- [Resistance Poetry: Victoria Amelina's Voice in the Ukraine War](https://www.differenttruths.com/resistance-poetry-victoria-amelinas-voice-in-the-ukraine-war/) - Dr Ketaki examines the influence of the Ukrainian poet Victoria Amelina on war poetry, comparing her work with other war writers, exclusively for Different Truths. In 2022, whenever I used to navigate frequently to the BBC or CNN channels, I felt perturbed by the devastating news of the ruthlessness inflicted on the Ukrainians by the Dr Ketaki examines the influence of the Ukrainian poet Victoria Amelina on war poetry, comparing her work with other war writers, exclusively for Different Truths. In 2022, whenever I used to navigate frequently to the BBC or CNN channels, I felt perturbed by the devastating news of the ruthlessness inflicted on the Ukrainians by the -
- [Feeling My Soul’s Presence Through Love, Scent and Memory](https://www.differenttruths.com/feeling-my-souls-presence-through-love-scent-and-memory/) - Francesco’s evocative poem explores the unseen yet deeply felt presence of a soul, remembered through sensory details and enduring love, exclusively for Different Truths. My soulI do not see youbut I feelyour smellthat reminds meyour caressesyour timeand your joymy soul.Come againin my heartsleep wellbecause the journey is eternaland the ways are endlesssing your love every Francesco’s evocative poem explores the unseen yet deeply felt presence of a soul, remembered through sensory details and enduring love, exclusively for Different Truths. My soulI do not see youbut I feelyour smellthat reminds meyour caressesyour timeand your joymy soul.Come againin my heartsleep wellbecause the journey is eternaland the ways are endlesssing your love every -
- [Spotlight: How Apples and Oranges Keep Us Healthy](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-how-apples-and-oranges-keep-us-healthy/) - Ruchira suggests that winter brings oranges and apples, which are nutrient-rich and beneficial for immunity and overall health, exclusively for Different Truths. It is time for folks to reach out for two popular fruits namely oranges and apples. These wonder fruits keep us going throughout the winter months. It might come as a surprise that these winter Ruchira suggests that winter brings oranges and apples, which are nutrient-rich and beneficial for immunity and overall health, exclusively for Different Truths. It is time for folks to reach out for two popular fruits namely oranges and apples. These wonder fruits keep us going throughout the winter months. It might come as a surprise that these winter -
- [The Voyages of Memories, Music and Migration](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-voyages-of-memories-music-and-migration/) - Dr. Deepanita explores the many voyages of memories, music and migration. An exclusive for Different Truths. Music, melody, harmony, and reuniting with self. How often do you travel and enjoy music? Well, we do not realise. We forget to acknowledge the impact of music on our lives. We travel and make memories along with the
- [Lost Love: Navigating the Pain of Separation](https://www.differenttruths.com/lost-love-navigating-the-pain-of-separation/) - Ketaki's poignant poem, exclusively for Different Truths, is a poignant exploration of lost love, the emotional turmoil and unanswered questions following a painful separation. I lost you today.We lost each other in the rain,In the needle-like drizzle,In the floods that followed the tsunami of hurt,In the cyclone of miscommunications,In a tornado of emotions and words.I Ketaki's poignant poem, exclusively for Different Truths, is a poignant exploration of lost love, the emotional turmoil and unanswered questions following a painful separation. I lost you today.We lost each other in the rain,In the needle-like drizzle,In the floods that followed the tsunami of hurt,In the cyclone of miscommunications,In a tornado of emotions and words.I -
- [Mahakumbh 2025: A Glimpse into the World's Largest Spiritual Gathering](https://www.differenttruths.com/mahakumbh-2025-a-glimpse-into-the-worlds-largest-spiritual-gathering/) - Arindam discusses Prayagraj hosting Mahakumbh 2025, a UNESCO-recognised 12-yearly event attracting millions for spiritual purification and cultural heritage exploration in India, exclusively for Different Truths. Under the pale glow of a winter morning, the city of Prayagraj (old name Allahabad) awakens to a spectacle of unparalleled grandeur. The Mahakumbh 2025 is here, and with it, Arindam discusses Prayagraj hosting Mahakumbh 2025, a UNESCO-recognised 12-yearly event attracting millions for spiritual purification and cultural heritage exploration in India, exclusively for Different Truths. Under the pale glow of a winter morning, the city of Prayagraj (old name Allahabad) awakens to a spectacle of unparalleled grandeur. The Mahakumbh 2025 is here, and with it, -
- [How to Overcome Challenges: Three Mindset Shifts for Success](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-to-overcome-challenges-three-mindset-shifts-for-success/) - Dr Navodita opines that life presents constant challenges. She offers three powerful practices – gratitude, affirmations, and visualisation – to overcome obstacles and achieve success, exclusively for Different Truths. Life is constantly full of challenges; you may need to overcome difficulties and obstacles at almost every step. If you are looking for some mantras for Dr Navodita opines that life presents constant challenges. She offers three powerful practices – gratitude, affirmations, and visualisation – to overcome obstacles and achieve success, exclusively for Different Truths. Life is constantly full of challenges; you may need to overcome difficulties and obstacles at almost every step. If you are looking for some mantras for -
- [Grandfather's Wisdom: Stories of Love and Life](https://www.differenttruths.com/grandfathers-wisdom-stories-of-love-and-life/) - Dr Amrinder's poem, featuring a young child discussing his grandfather's ageing body, imparts life lessons through vivid metaphors and a timeless display of love exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Grandpa, Grandpa, will you tell me, pleaseWho drew these wrinkles on your face?’‘Life, dear boy Life, drew a map of theJourneys I took, of the adventures I Dr Amrinder's poem, featuring a young child discussing his grandfather's ageing body, imparts life lessons through vivid metaphors and a timeless display of love exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Grandpa, Grandpa, will you tell me, pleaseWho drew these wrinkles on your face?’‘Life, dear boy Life, drew a map of theJourneys I took, of the adventures I -
- [Focus: Global Stories of Triumph, Struggle, and Controversy](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-global-stories-of-triumph-struggle-and-controversy/) - Shail explores India's Kho-kho triumph, the tragic reality of Iraqi child marriage, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding birthright citizenship policies, exclusively for Different Truths. India Kho-kho World Champions From the Sanskrit verbroot-vyu‘get up and go’Kho-khoactually, a modified formof Run Chase- to chaseand touch a personplayed on chariots earlier,the game transformedinto being played on footsometimes when Shail explores India's Kho-kho triumph, the tragic reality of Iraqi child marriage, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding birthright citizenship policies, exclusively for Different Truths. India Kho-kho World Champions From the Sanskrit verbroot-vyu‘get up and go’Kho-khoactually, a modified formof Run Chase- to chaseand touch a personplayed on chariots earlier,the game transformedinto being played on footsometimes when -
- [How to Break Social Silence and Foster Critical Thinking](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-to-break-social-silence-and-foster-critical-thinking/) - Prof Bhaskar emphasises the importance of addressing social silence in civil society, especially among the middle class, to advocate for social change during crises, exclusively for Different Truths. Social silence represents the silence of civil society, where the middle class is an important subset. This silence may convey contentment during periods of stability, but it Prof Bhaskar emphasises the importance of addressing social silence in civil society, especially among the middle class, to advocate for social change during crises, exclusively for Different Truths. Social silence represents the silence of civil society, where the middle class is an important subset. This silence may convey contentment during periods of stability, but it -
- [The Gift of Premonition: A Journey of Life](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-gift-of-premonition-a-journey-of-life/) - Jennifer’s poem explores a premonition of a future morning, filled with warmth, new life, and healing, offering solace and hope in the present, exclusively for Different Truths. I had been there beforeas I poured my coffeein the dim light of the stoveit felt oddly familiar as I opened the fridgeto grab the milkit clicked into Jennifer’s poem explores a premonition of a future morning, filled with warmth, new life, and healing, offering solace and hope in the present, exclusively for Different Truths. I had been there beforeas I poured my coffeein the dim light of the stoveit felt oddly familiar as I opened the fridgeto grab the milkit clicked into -
- [Two Countries: A Child's Love of Home, Healing & Growth](https://www.differenttruths.com/two-countries-a-childs-love-of-home-healing-growth/) - Nanki’s story contrasts a student's experiences with rain in India and England, highlighting cultural differences and personal growth, exclusively for Different Truths. It was a normal day in Bournemouth, UK. 8:30 in the morning and I was ready to walk the 4 kilometres to my university as usual. The past few days being bright and Nanki’s story contrasts a student's experiences with rain in India and England, highlighting cultural differences and personal growth, exclusively for Different Truths. It was a normal day in Bournemouth, UK. 8:30 in the morning and I was ready to walk the 4 kilometres to my university as usual. The past few days being bright and -
- [Divine Love: Insights from the Shiva-Shakti Union – Part Two](https://www.differenttruths.com/divine-love-insights-from-the-shiva-shakti-union-part-two/) - Shiva, grieving Sati's death, scattered her remains across India, creating 54 Shaktipeeths, and united with Parvati, symbolising cosmic harmony, explained Sohini and Rishi, exclusively for Different Truths. Shiva arrived and retrieved the partially charred remains of Sati, and his sorrow was indescribable. He lifted her onto his shoulder and proceeded to walk. He strode with Shiva, grieving Sati's death, scattered her remains across India, creating 54 Shaktipeeths, and united with Parvati, symbolising cosmic harmony, explained Sohini and Rishi, exclusively for Different Truths. Shiva arrived and retrieved the partially charred remains of Sati, and his sorrow was indescribable. He lifted her onto his shoulder and proceeded to walk. He strode with -
- [Spotlight: Vivekananda’s Message of Hope and Strength](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-vivekanandas-message-of-hope-and-strength/) - Dr Ketaki translates a letter from Swami Vivekananda to Alasinga, written in 1895. It offers solace during troubled times. It emphasises unwavering faith in Truth, exclusively for Different Truths. A letter from Swami Vivekanand, translated from his Patrabali. In these troubled times, when all our hopes are being belied, when people awaiting justice for a lady Dr Ketaki translates a letter from Swami Vivekananda to Alasinga, written in 1895. It offers solace during troubled times. It emphasises unwavering faith in Truth, exclusively for Different Truths. A letter from Swami Vivekanand, translated from his Patrabali. In these troubled times, when all our hopes are being belied, when people awaiting justice for a lady -
- [Focus Google: Navigating the Digital World and its Challenges](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-google-navigating-the-digital-world-and-its-challenges/) - Dr Vaneet’s poem is about “G for Goat" to Google's reign, its empire expanded with Covid's aid, dominating digital life and even small transactions, exclusively for Different Truths. I remember G for Goat, G for Girl,But when it changed into G for Google,I really wonder.Google didn't come alone,But with his progeny (Gmail, G maps, G Dr Vaneet’s poem is about “G for Goat" to Google's reign, its empire expanded with Covid's aid, dominating digital life and even small transactions, exclusively for Different Truths. I remember G for Goat, G for Girl,But when it changed into G for Google,I really wonder.Google didn't come alone,But with his progeny (Gmail, G maps, G -
- [Spotlight: Combating Mental Health Stigma with Art and Empathy](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-combating-mental-health-stigma-with-art-and-empathy/) - Ruchira reports that Kathak exponent Bhaswati Mishra's "Vivridh" symposium used performing arts to address mental health, fostering dialogue and breaking stigma, exclusively for Different Truths. It was an event of a different kind. Bhaswati Mishra, a renowned exponent of the classical Kathak dance form, seized the opportunity to convey a strong and clear message to the Ruchira reports that Kathak exponent Bhaswati Mishra's "Vivridh" symposium used performing arts to address mental health, fostering dialogue and breaking stigma, exclusively for Different Truths. It was an event of a different kind. Bhaswati Mishra, a renowned exponent of the classical Kathak dance form, seized the opportunity to convey a strong and clear message to the -
- [There is a Mad Girl in Me](https://www.differenttruths.com/there-is-a-mad-girl-in-me/) - An intense poem by Olaitan, wherein the poet wants to break shackles. Here’s a protest poem, in Different Truths. Sometimes,I just want to run outOf this world,Far away From these echoes... Far!Far awayFrom these haunting shadows,Mouthless voices,And tempting demons. These tongues whip me!I host demons in my head,And every night Is a celestial festival,Right here... See!There is An intense poem by Olaitan, wherein the poet wants to break shackles. Here’s a protest poem, in Different Truths. Sometimes,I just want to run outOf this world,Far away From these echoes... Far!Far awayFrom these haunting shadows,Mouthless voices,And tempting demons. These tongues whip me!I host demons in my head,And every night Is a celestial festival,Right here... See!There is -
- [Focus: Repercussions of Foreign States' Intervention in Syrian Crisis](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-repercussions-of-foreign-states-intervention-in-syrian-crisis/) - Dr Baljeet discusses Syria's decade-long crisis, characterised by political instability, economic collapse, and a diverse society of Sunni Muslims, Shias, Alawites, Ismailis, and Christians, exclusively for Different Truths. Syria, an Arab country in West Asia, has been in a serious crisis for more than a decade. It is politically unstable and economically crippled. Its society Dr Baljeet discusses Syria's decade-long crisis, characterised by political instability, economic collapse, and a diverse society of Sunni Muslims, Shias, Alawites, Ismailis, and Christians, exclusively for Different Truths. Syria, an Arab country in West Asia, has been in a serious crisis for more than a decade. It is politically unstable and economically crippled. Its society -
- [Chiaroscuro in Rembrandt’s Anatomy Lesson: Focus Light and Shadow](https://www.differenttruths.com/chiaroscuro-in-rembrandts-anatomy-lesson-focus-light-and-shadow/) - Monika critiques Rembrandt's 1632 masterpiece, "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp," which captures a public dissection, blending art, science, and 17th-century Dutch society, exclusively for Different Truths. "The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence." – Albert Einstein. Rembrandt van Rijn, one of the most celebrated artists of Monika critiques Rembrandt's 1632 masterpiece, "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp," which captures a public dissection, blending art, science, and 17th-century Dutch society, exclusively for Different Truths. "The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence." – Albert Einstein. Rembrandt van Rijn, one of the most celebrated artists of -
- [Spotlight Winter: Bare Trees and a Forsaken Cottage](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-winter-bare-trees-and-a-forsaken-cottage/) - Dr. Sunil’s poem dwells with winter's remnants clinging to bare branches like lost jewels, a melancholy scene as the trail descends to a forsaken lakeside cottage, exclusively for Different Truths. On the bare brancheshang theremnants of the last snow,lost pendants.The blobs of whiteuneasyon the brown limbsof the thorny tree, thelast maple leavesflutter,in melancholy, as thetrail Dr. Sunil’s poem dwells with winter's remnants clinging to bare branches like lost jewels, a melancholy scene as the trail descends to a forsaken lakeside cottage, exclusively for Different Truths. On the bare brancheshang theremnants of the last snow,lost pendants.The blobs of whiteuneasyon the brown limbsof the thorny tree, thelast maple leavesflutter,in melancholy, as thetrail -
- [Protecting Your Privacy: Secrets to a Fulfilling Life](https://www.differenttruths.com/protecting-your-privacy-secrets-to-a-fulfilling-life/) - Dr. Navodita cautions that maintaining privacy and integrity after achieving success is crucial. Guard personal information and foster trust through discretion and self-control, exclusively for Different Truths. Success is not difficult to find. Yet once you have achieved success, there are ways one should guard privacy and lead a life full of integrity, truth, resilience, and Dr. Navodita cautions that maintaining privacy and integrity after achieving success is crucial. Guard personal information and foster trust through discretion and self-control, exclusively for Different Truths. Success is not difficult to find. Yet once you have achieved success, there are ways one should guard privacy and lead a life full of integrity, truth, resilience, and -
- [Alcohol and Cancer: A Warning Too Few Know](https://www.differenttruths.com/alcohol-and-cancer-a-warning-too-few-know/) - Concetta warns that even minimal alcohol consumption increases cancer risk, a fact often overlooked by the public, necessitating greater awareness and preventative measures, exclusively for Different Truths. There is no safe level of alcohol when it comes to cancer. This stark statement from Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, underscores the risks posed by Concetta warns that even minimal alcohol consumption increases cancer risk, a fact often overlooked by the public, necessitating greater awareness and preventative measures, exclusively for Different Truths. There is no safe level of alcohol when it comes to cancer. This stark statement from Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, underscores the risks posed by -
- [Love and Loss During the Naxalite Movement in India](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-and-loss-during-the-naxalite-movement-in-india/) - Akash’s story, exclusively for Different Truths, is about 1970s Calcutta, amidst the Naxalite movement. Did Khogen aid a comrade's escape while facing imminent arrest? It was winter, four in the dawn. Khogen sitting alone in the party office, smoking a cigarrete and scribbling something on a piece of paper. Suddenly, there were three knocks on the Akash’s story, exclusively for Different Truths, is about 1970s Calcutta, amidst the Naxalite movement. Did Khogen aid a comrade's escape while facing imminent arrest? It was winter, four in the dawn. Khogen sitting alone in the party office, smoking a cigarrete and scribbling something on a piece of paper. Suddenly, there were three knocks on the -
- [Focus: TikTok Exodus, Seven Peaks, and Eyes as Window to Heart Health](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-tiktok-exodus-seven-peaks-and-eyes-as-window-to-heart-health/) - Shail examines various issues, focussing on global influence, human achievement, and technological advancement, exclusively for Different Truths. The Little Red Book They always seem to have the last wordbe it cheap innovative goodsin the market,the violent voice crushinga nation’s identity at Tiananmen Squareor the spreading of bat flesh and Covid.Now, TikTok users everywhereespecially in the Shail examines various issues, focussing on global influence, human achievement, and technological advancement, exclusively for Different Truths. The Little Red Book They always seem to have the last wordbe it cheap innovative goodsin the market,the violent voice crushinga nation’s identity at Tiananmen Squareor the spreading of bat flesh and Covid.Now, TikTok users everywhereespecially in the -
- [Us, just us](https://www.differenttruths.com/us-just-us/) - Here’s an evocative love poem by Nilakshi, as we celebrate the season of fertility and bounty, in Different Truths. Will there be a time When there’ll be usJust usWaiting for each otherHolding on to each otherAs life passes by...Will we watch people goAbout their daily businessAnd smile at memoriesWe had made together. Us, just us? The flowers will Here’s an evocative love poem by Nilakshi, as we celebrate the season of fertility and bounty, in Different Truths. Will there be a time When there’ll be usJust usWaiting for each otherHolding on to each otherAs life passes by...Will we watch people goAbout their daily businessAnd smile at memoriesWe had made together. Us, just us? The flowers will -
- [True Love, at Last!](https://www.differenttruths.com/true-love-at-last/) - Here’s a soulful love poem by Vatsala, for Different Truths. Like an elegant knighthe softly holds my hand,Lovingly, he imprintsprotective kisses on my forehead In contrast to my past-Scars and bruisesleft by mechanical love,all this is so different I touch the tropical greenness,O my God! This is real,On his chest my head restsIn his strong arms deep Here’s a soulful love poem by Vatsala, for Different Truths. Like an elegant knighthe softly holds my hand,Lovingly, he imprintsprotective kisses on my forehead In contrast to my past-Scars and bruisesleft by mechanical love,all this is so different I touch the tropical greenness,O my God! This is real,On his chest my head restsIn his strong arms deep -
- [Shiva-Shakti: Understanding the Divine Balance of Consciousness & Energy – Part One](https://www.differenttruths.com/shiva-shakti-understanding-the-divine-balance-of-consciousness-energy-part-one/) - Sohini and Rishi elucidate that Shiva and Shakti represent the divine balance of consciousness and energy, often symbolised as male and female principles, crucial for creation and existence, in two parts, exclusively for Different Truths. Shiva is revered as the deity associated with the concepts of destruction, meditation, and regeneration, whereas Shakti is worshipped as Sohini and Rishi elucidate that Shiva and Shakti represent the divine balance of consciousness and energy, often symbolised as male and female principles, crucial for creation and existence, in two parts, exclusively for Different Truths. Shiva is revered as the deity associated with the concepts of destruction, meditation, and regeneration, whereas Shakti is worshipped as -
- [Focus: Cosmic and Agricultural Significance of Makar Sankranti](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-cosmic-and-agricultural-significance-of-makar-sankranti/) - Monika discusses Makar Sankranti, a festival celebrating the Sun's northward journey, symbolising spiritual growth from ignorance to wisdom and darkness to light, exclusively for Different Truths. “तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि।धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्।"(Let us meditate upon the most excellent glory of the divine light of the Sun. May it illuminate our intellects.) Makar Sankranti, a Monika discusses Makar Sankranti, a festival celebrating the Sun's northward journey, symbolising spiritual growth from ignorance to wisdom and darkness to light, exclusively for Different Truths. “तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि।धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्।"(Let us meditate upon the most excellent glory of the divine light of the Sun. May it illuminate our intellects.) Makar Sankranti, a -
- [How to Overcome Obstacles and Embrace Excellence](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-to-overcome-obstacles-and-embrace-excellence/) - Dr Navodita suggests overcoming negativity by embracing change, pursuing excellence, communicating openly, letting go of the past, and ceasing overthinking, exclusively for Different Truths. There are several ways in which you can stay away from negativity. Being human means, you often make mistakes. Yet those can be overcome. We usually fall into the loop of negativity, Dr Navodita suggests overcoming negativity by embracing change, pursuing excellence, communicating openly, letting go of the past, and ceasing overthinking, exclusively for Different Truths. There are several ways in which you can stay away from negativity. Being human means, you often make mistakes. Yet those can be overcome. We usually fall into the loop of negativity, -
- [Embracing the Magic of Life and Inner Awakening](https://www.differenttruths.com/embracing-the-magic-of-life-and-inner-awakening/) - Francesco explores the human desire for peace and connection with nature, amidst the world's complexities and the passage of time, exclusively for Different Truths. Earth and seashores and hopesamong the ways of the worlda desire to livein the silence of timearound lifewake and enchantment in the heart.Earth and lightdeep breathof inner peacecontinuous dialoguenature and courageriver Francesco explores the human desire for peace and connection with nature, amidst the world's complexities and the passage of time, exclusively for Different Truths. Earth and seashores and hopesamong the ways of the worlda desire to livein the silence of timearound lifewake and enchantment in the heart.Earth and lightdeep breathof inner peacecontinuous dialoguenature and courageriver -
- [The Body, the Nation, and the Child: Focus on Health, Power, and Innocence](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-body-the-nation-and-the-child-focus-on-health-power-and-innocence/) - Shail explores the themes of loss and consequence, ranging from personal family struggles to geopolitical ambitions and the impact of lifestyle choices, exclusively for Different Truths. Loss of Adam’s ale What is to become of a childthat is victim of a parents’ feud?What is to become of a childdeemed to be a creation ofa marital Shail explores the themes of loss and consequence, ranging from personal family struggles to geopolitical ambitions and the impact of lifestyle choices, exclusively for Different Truths. Loss of Adam’s ale What is to become of a childthat is victim of a parents’ feud?What is to become of a childdeemed to be a creation ofa marital -
- [Concoctions: Dilip Mohapatra’s Poems of Love, Loss, and Reflection ](https://www.differenttruths.com/concoctions-dilip-mohapatras-poems-of-love-loss-and-reflection/) - Pankajam reviews Dilip Mohapatra’s eighth collection, "Concoctions," featuring 80 poems exploring diverse emotions and experiences, exclusively for Different Truths. Dilip Mohapatra is a decorated navy veteran well known in literary circles and has been contributing to the World of Literature since the Seventies. “Concoctions” is his eighth poetry collection of 80 poems offering a blend of diverse Pankajam reviews Dilip Mohapatra’s eighth collection, "Concoctions," featuring 80 poems exploring diverse emotions and experiences, exclusively for Different Truths. Dilip Mohapatra is a decorated navy veteran well known in literary circles and has been contributing to the World of Literature since the Seventies. “Concoctions” is his eighth poetry collection of 80 poems offering a blend of diverse -
- [True to the Fiction or Not: Appreciating Recent Films](https://www.differenttruths.com/true-to-the-fiction-or-not-appreciating-recent-films/) - Exploring recent film adaptations of popular novels, Ketaki compares faithfulness to source material in works like It Ends with Us and All the Light We Cannot See, exclusively for Different Truths. My brother, Tapa, once explained the difference between pulp fiction and classic fiction to me, “In case of pulp fiction, every emotion is exaggerated, Exploring recent film adaptations of popular novels, Ketaki compares faithfulness to source material in works like It Ends with Us and All the Light We Cannot See, exclusively for Different Truths. My brother, Tapa, once explained the difference between pulp fiction and classic fiction to me, “In case of pulp fiction, every emotion is exaggerated, -
- [Love and Hope: Embracing Tomorrow's Beauty](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-and-hope-embracing-tomorrows-beauty/) - Francesco’s poem celebrates the dawn of a new day, filled with love, beauty, and the promise of fresh beginnings after hardship, exclusively for Different Truths. It's already tomorrowand it's a better dayit's the right time to breatheand to love everythingit's the season of flowersthe day after the rainit's the dance of the sunand then again, Francesco’s poem celebrates the dawn of a new day, filled with love, beauty, and the promise of fresh beginnings after hardship, exclusively for Different Truths. It's already tomorrowand it's a better dayit's the right time to breatheand to love everythingit's the season of flowersthe day after the rainit's the dance of the sunand then again, -
- [Touch Sensitivity in Autism: What You Need to Know](https://www.differenttruths.com/touch-sensitivity-in-autism-what-you-need-to-know/) - Tactile sensitivity or the sense of touch is quite common in children with Autism. Sensory irritation or lack of it is a common factor in many individuals in the spectrum of Autism. It may change, reduce or modify with age. There is nothing wrong or right about it. It is just the way their nerve Tactile sensitivity or the sense of touch is quite common in children with Autism. Sensory irritation or lack of it is a common factor in many individuals in the spectrum of Autism. It may change, reduce or modify with age. There is nothing wrong or right about it. It is just the way their nerve -
- [Forbidden Love & Resilience: The Power of Women in Benegal's Trilogy](https://www.differenttruths.com/forbidden-love-resilience-the-power-of-women-in-benegals-trilogy/) - Shyam Benegal's feminist trilogy, Sardari Begum, Mammo, and Zubeidaa, showcases resilient women challenging societal norms and patriarchal constraints, a tribute by Ruchira exclusively for Different Truths. In the last week of the year just gone by, the eminent film director Shyam Bengal who strode the Bollywood tinsel world like a Colossus, took his last bow. Shyam Benegal's feminist trilogy, Sardari Begum, Mammo, and Zubeidaa, showcases resilient women challenging societal norms and patriarchal constraints, a tribute by Ruchira exclusively for Different Truths. In the last week of the year just gone by, the eminent film director Shyam Bengal who strode the Bollywood tinsel world like a Colossus, took his last bow. -
- [Focus: The Danger of Weakening Systems That Protect Us](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-danger-of-weakening-systems-that-protect-us/) - Concetta opines that Trump's appointments to key cabinet positions, including national intelligence director, F.B.I. director, healthcare policy overseer, and secretary of defense, for their unconventional nature, exclusively for Different Truths. President-elect Donald Trump’s appointments to key cabinet roles raise significant concerns due to their unconventional nature and questionable qualifications. Figures like Tulsi Gabbard 1 for director of Concetta opines that Trump's appointments to key cabinet positions, including national intelligence director, F.B.I. director, healthcare policy overseer, and secretary of defense, for their unconventional nature, exclusively for Different Truths. President-elect Donald Trump’s appointments to key cabinet roles raise significant concerns due to their unconventional nature and questionable qualifications. Figures like Tulsi Gabbard 1 for director of -
- [Frozen Ground, Flying Geese: A Winter Scene in Toronto](https://www.differenttruths.com/frozen-ground-flying-geese-a-winter-scene-in-toronto/) - Dr Sunil’s poem is about Toronto's winter sky hosting geese in coordinated flight, mirroring young workers' synchronised march on the frozen ground below, exclusively for Different Truths. Geesein the wintery skyof Toronto,the flights, well-coordinatedmovements against the sleet,young workersmarch in steponthe frozen ground, givingcompany. Picture design by Anumita Roy Dr Sunil’s poem is about Toronto's winter sky hosting geese in coordinated flight, mirroring young workers' synchronised march on the frozen ground below, exclusively for Different Truths. Geesein the wintery skyof Toronto,the flights, well-coordinatedmovements against the sleet,young workersmarch in steponthe frozen ground, givingcompany. Picture design by Anumita Roy -
- [The Endless Sky of Longing: A Journey for Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-endless-sky-of-longing-a-journey-for-love/) - Longing hearts take flight into endless skies, embracing the beauty of dusk and cherishing secret love before it fades. At seeking heights of longing heartsWe spread our wingsEndless azure sky is worth a limitBeyond our praisesWe calmly dive into a mesmerising dusk. There shine, more a life, in our eyesMay it be a probable time Longing hearts take flight into endless skies, embracing the beauty of dusk and cherishing secret love before it fades. At seeking heights of longing heartsWe spread our wingsEndless azure sky is worth a limitBeyond our praisesWe calmly dive into a mesmerising dusk. There shine, more a life, in our eyesMay it be a probable time -
- [Institutional Murder and Rape: Focus on the RG Kar Hospital Case ](https://www.differenttruths.com/institutional-murder-and-rape-focus-on-the-rg-kar-hospital-case/) - Prof Bhaskar compares Hathras and RG Kar cases, revealing systemic failures in India's state apparatus in addressing violence against women, exclusively for Different Truths. If the Hathras incident represents a planned failure of the core state, how can the case of R. G. Kar be seen as a success? The former involved the rape and Prof Bhaskar compares Hathras and RG Kar cases, revealing systemic failures in India's state apparatus in addressing violence against women, exclusively for Different Truths. If the Hathras incident represents a planned failure of the core state, how can the case of R. G. Kar be seen as a success? The former involved the rape and -
- [Social Welfare vs. Economic Growth: Policy Challenges in Modern Economies](https://www.differenttruths.com/social-welfare-vs-economic-growth-policy-challenges-in-modern-economies/) - Shyamal elucidates that neoclassical economics generalised classical doctrines, focusing on broader economic impact. However, state intervention for political gains now challenges growth-focused policies, exclusively for Different Truths. During recent years, the majority of the significant and outstanding developments in economic thought and applications have been brought through neoclassical concepts. Classical economists primarily dealt with contemporary Shyamal elucidates that neoclassical economics generalised classical doctrines, focusing on broader economic impact. However, state intervention for political gains now challenges growth-focused policies, exclusively for Different Truths. During recent years, the majority of the significant and outstanding developments in economic thought and applications have been brought through neoclassical concepts. Classical economists primarily dealt with contemporary -
- [E-Governance and Development: Building Better Cities for the Future](https://www.differenttruths.com/e-governance-and-development-building-better-cities-for-the-future/) - Dr Navodita states that smart cities offer sleek infrastructure and e-services but raise concerns about social costs, shifting interactions, and potential isolation, exclusively for Different Truths. Smart cities are the norm today, with increased corporatisation of democracy and the government focusing on e-governance and development. In smart cities, even the smallest town gets a makeover. Dr Navodita states that smart cities offer sleek infrastructure and e-services but raise concerns about social costs, shifting interactions, and potential isolation, exclusively for Different Truths. Smart cities are the norm today, with increased corporatisation of democracy and the government focusing on e-governance and development. In smart cities, even the smallest town gets a makeover. -
- [New Year Predictions, Disasters, and Cross-Border Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/new-year-predictions-disasters-and-cross-border-love/) - Shail explores themes of prediction and warning, enduring consequences of past events, and the compelling power of love across borders, exclusively for Different Truths. New Year PredictionsA New Year.Newer expectations.Age-old predictions.Though Kaliyuga forecasts extendto 5000 and beyondwith vice, sin and ignoranceleaping across time,there are a few seers whosehands-on prophecieslike a slap in the facethat of Shail explores themes of prediction and warning, enduring consequences of past events, and the compelling power of love across borders, exclusively for Different Truths. New Year PredictionsA New Year.Newer expectations.Age-old predictions.Though Kaliyuga forecasts extendto 5000 and beyondwith vice, sin and ignoranceleaping across time,there are a few seers whosehands-on prophecieslike a slap in the facethat of -
- [Focus: Misna's Poetry of Love, Compassion, Suffering and Humanity](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-misnas-poetry-of-love-compassion-suffering-and-humanity/) - Mandira reviews Misna Chanu's poetry, a sensitive and humane exploration of suffering, love, and hope, exclusively for Different Truths. Misna Chanu is a committed poet. Her brilliant verses are not just soul-touching whispers but deep, sensitive outpourings from her heart. Readers will certainly be enthralled reading her humane poems with personified love that is not about sensuality Mandira reviews Misna Chanu's poetry, a sensitive and humane exploration of suffering, love, and hope, exclusively for Different Truths. Misna Chanu is a committed poet. Her brilliant verses are not just soul-touching whispers but deep, sensitive outpourings from her heart. Readers will certainly be enthralled reading her humane poems with personified love that is not about sensuality -
- [Reflecting on the Old Year: Emotional Send-Off and New Beginnings](https://www.differenttruths.com/reflecting-on-the-old-year-emotional-send-off-and-new-beginnings/) - Ketaki’s reflection explores the bittersweet nature of New Year's Eve, contrasting societal celebration with a personal struggle to let go of the past, exclusively for Different Truths. The oft-quoted lines from a famous poem say that we are avid at ushering in the new, chucking out the old one. The year, which had been with Ketaki’s reflection explores the bittersweet nature of New Year's Eve, contrasting societal celebration with a personal struggle to let go of the past, exclusively for Different Truths. The oft-quoted lines from a famous poem say that we are avid at ushering in the new, chucking out the old one. The year, which had been with -
- [Focus: What Makes a Good Death? Exploring Mortality in Literature](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-what-makes-a-good-death-exploring-mortality-in-literature/) - Abhignya analyses Tolstoy's "The Death of Ivan Ilyich," exploring themes of mortality, authenticity, and the search for meaning in life and death, exclusively for Different Truths. Writing that mulls over death is often difficult to consume. Nevertheless, the act of reading texts that unsettle or disturb can provide insights about oneself, behaviour, and the human Abhignya analyses Tolstoy's "The Death of Ivan Ilyich," exploring themes of mortality, authenticity, and the search for meaning in life and death, exclusively for Different Truths. Writing that mulls over death is often difficult to consume. Nevertheless, the act of reading texts that unsettle or disturb can provide insights about oneself, behaviour, and the human -
- [A Road Trip: Fruits, Flowers & the Spirit of Iaorana](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-road-trip-fruits-flowers-the-spirit-of-iaorana/) - Azam recounts an experience in Teahupo'o, Tahiti, where a traffic jam transformed into a French Polynesian party, showcasing the locals' civilised and joyful approach to unexpected delays, exclusively for Different Truths. We drove down from Papaeete to Teahupo'o to my daughter and son-in-law’s campsite, only 500 meters from the waves where the 2024 surfing events Azam recounts an experience in Teahupo'o, Tahiti, where a traffic jam transformed into a French Polynesian party, showcasing the locals' civilised and joyful approach to unexpected delays, exclusively for Different Truths. We drove down from Papaeete to Teahupo'o to my daughter and son-in-law’s campsite, only 500 meters from the waves where the 2024 surfing events -
- [Spotlight: Nine Rasas Explained Through Emotions in the Cinemas](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-nine-rasas-explained-through-emotions-in-the-cinemas/) - Sohini elucidates the nine Rasas in Sage Bharata's Nāṭyaśāstra, focusing on ten films, highlighting how each director masterfully captures a specific aesthetic essence, exclusively for Different Truths. In Nāṭyaśāstra, the oldest Indian text describing the creation and aesthetics of art of theatre, Sage Bharata lays down the theory of Rasa (Essence). It is said within this text that any Sohini elucidates the nine Rasas in Sage Bharata's Nāṭyaśāstra, focusing on ten films, highlighting how each director masterfully captures a specific aesthetic essence, exclusively for Different Truths. In Nāṭyaśāstra, the oldest Indian text describing the creation and aesthetics of art of theatre, Sage Bharata lays down the theory of Rasa (Essence). It is said within this text that any -
- [A Dialogue of Music, Pain, and Resilience](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-dialogue-of-music-pain-and-resilience/) - Sumita translates Rabindranath Tagore's song 'Agniveena bajao tumi kamon korey', highlighting the relationship between creative inspiration and profound pain, exclusively for Different Truths. How you play the lyrethat lights up fire! The sky throbs, vibrates, drowned in music of lights of the stars! In similar fashion, you have felt with your own hands,the places where Sumita translates Rabindranath Tagore's song 'Agniveena bajao tumi kamon korey', highlighting the relationship between creative inspiration and profound pain, exclusively for Different Truths. How you play the lyrethat lights up fire! The sky throbs, vibrates, drowned in music of lights of the stars! In similar fashion, you have felt with your own hands,the places where -
- [Prof Nandini's Vision, Love & Commitment to Education and Literature](https://www.differenttruths.com/prof-nandinis-vision-love-commitment-to-education-and-literature/) - Prof Nandini Sahu, Founder-Vice Chancellor of Hindi University— presently, one of the youngest in West Bengal—discusses her vision and future, exclusively for Different Truths, bridging tradition and modernity in her interdisciplinary work. Prof Nandini Sahu, Vice Chancellor of Hindi University, West Bengal, and an Amazon bestselling author, is a prominent voice in contemporary Indian English literature. She Prof Nandini Sahu, Founder-Vice Chancellor of Hindi University— presently, one of the youngest in West Bengal—discusses her vision and future, exclusively for Different Truths, bridging tradition and modernity in her interdisciplinary work. Prof Nandini Sahu, Vice Chancellor of Hindi University, West Bengal, and an Amazon bestselling author, is a prominent voice in contemporary Indian English literature. She -
- [Floral Memories: Hydrangeas, Garlands, and a Grandmother's Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/floral-memories-hydrangeas-garlands-and-a-grandmothers-love/) - Dr. Ranjana's poem explores childhood memories of Hydrangeas blooming along the Thames, highlighting their power to connect us to cherished moments and loved ones, exclusively for Different Truths. The big, beautiful bloomsof Hydrangea in Augustnear the river Thames in London –Pom-poms of pink, white and blue,touch my heart and go deep...deeper and deeper stillevoking a Dr. Ranjana's poem explores childhood memories of Hydrangeas blooming along the Thames, highlighting their power to connect us to cherished moments and loved ones, exclusively for Different Truths. The big, beautiful bloomsof Hydrangea in Augustnear the river Thames in London –Pom-poms of pink, white and blue,touch my heart and go deep...deeper and deeper stillevoking a -
- [Beowulf’s Battles: Heroism, Fate, and Mortality in Old English Epic](https://www.differenttruths.com/beowulfs-battles-heroism-fate-and-mortality-in-old-english-epic/) - Akash critiques Beowulf, an Old English epic poem, focusing on themes of heroism, fate, and the clash of pagan and Christian values, exclusively for Different Truths. “Hwæt. We Gardena in geardagum,Þeodcyninga, þrym gefrunon,Hu ða æþelingas ellen fremedon.Oft Scyld Scefing sceaþena þreatum…’’ It’s hard to understand the above-mentioned lines, right? Let me introduce you to the Akash critiques Beowulf, an Old English epic poem, focusing on themes of heroism, fate, and the clash of pagan and Christian values, exclusively for Different Truths. “Hwæt. We Gardena in geardagum,Þeodcyninga, þrym gefrunon,Hu ða æþelingas ellen fremedon.Oft Scyld Scefing sceaþena þreatum…’’ It’s hard to understand the above-mentioned lines, right? Let me introduce you to the -
- [Spotlight: Addressing the Rise of Cybercrimes Against Women, Part One](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-addressing-the-rise-of-cybercrimes-against-women-part-one/) - Gautam examines the growing issue of cybercrime against women in India, in two parts, highlighting its severe impacts on their mental, physical, and economic well-being, exclusively for Different Truths. Cybercrime is a rapidly growing problem in India, with a significant impact on women. Let’s aim to critically examine the nature and extent of cybercrimes committed Gautam examines the growing issue of cybercrime against women in India, in two parts, highlighting its severe impacts on their mental, physical, and economic well-being, exclusively for Different Truths. Cybercrime is a rapidly growing problem in India, with a significant impact on women. Let’s aim to critically examine the nature and extent of cybercrimes committed -
- [Spotlight: Victory for the Women-Brigade Within the Congress](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-victory-for-the-women-brigade-within-the-congress/) - Dr Navodita highlights Congress party's Uttar Pradesh win, led by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, has boosted women's empowerment and potential UP-Raebareli seat win, highlighting her trailblazing role in Congress politics, exclusively for Different Truths. The recent performance of the Congress party in state elections of Maharashtra and Jharkhand was not very impressive, yet a single win Dr Navodita highlights Congress party's Uttar Pradesh win, led by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, has boosted women's empowerment and potential UP-Raebareli seat win, highlighting her trailblazing role in Congress politics, exclusively for Different Truths. The recent performance of the Congress party in state elections of Maharashtra and Jharkhand was not very impressive, yet a single win -
- [Focus: Will Trump Dismantle Climate Policies and Reshape Environmental Agencies?](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-will-trump-dismantle-climate-policies-and-reshape-environmental-agencies/) - Concetta scrutinises Trump's transition team's plans to reverse environmental protections, increase fossil fuel production, weaken climate initiatives, withdraw from Paris, end pollution reduction programs, and establish an energy czar, exclusively for Different Truths. President-elect Donald J. Trump’s transition team is developing an agenda that could drastically alter the nation’s environmental and energy policies. Guided by Concetta scrutinises Trump's transition team's plans to reverse environmental protections, increase fossil fuel production, weaken climate initiatives, withdraw from Paris, end pollution reduction programs, and establish an energy czar, exclusively for Different Truths. President-elect Donald J. Trump’s transition team is developing an agenda that could drastically alter the nation’s environmental and energy policies. Guided by -
- [Embracing Solitude: Finding Value in Alone Time](https://www.differenttruths.com/embracing-solitude-finding-value-in-alone-time/) - Dr Molly's poem emphasises the significance of solitude, highlighting its role in self-reflection and guiding one's path, especially during difficult times, exclusively for Different Truths. Sometimes in moments when left alone toYourself,when only the click of the clock punctuates moments, barring which silenceemptiness pervades,you doubt are these moments of any worth?Yes, they save you from Dr Molly's poem emphasises the significance of solitude, highlighting its role in self-reflection and guiding one's path, especially during difficult times, exclusively for Different Truths. Sometimes in moments when left alone toYourself,when only the click of the clock punctuates moments, barring which silenceemptiness pervades,you doubt are these moments of any worth?Yes, they save you from -
- [Haunting Visions in the Realm of Ghosts and Mirrors](https://www.differenttruths.com/haunting-visions-in-the-realm-of-ghosts-and-mirrors/) - Steffen explores the haunting nature of voices, referencing Merwin's forgotten languages and kingdoms, suggesting a yearning for connection with the past, exclusively for Different Truths. Variation on a Theme by W.S. Merwinthe sounds pronounce an older utterance out of the shadowssometimes stifled sometimes carried from clear voices they are still speaking the language of their Steffen explores the haunting nature of voices, referencing Merwin's forgotten languages and kingdoms, suggesting a yearning for connection with the past, exclusively for Different Truths. Variation on a Theme by W.S. Merwinthe sounds pronounce an older utterance out of the shadowssometimes stifled sometimes carried from clear voices they are still speaking the language of their -
- [Spotlight on Remembering Zakir Hussain, Flying Naked & Reciprocal Tariffs](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-on-remembering-zakir-hussain-flying-naked-reciprocal-tariffs/) - This week's highlights, exclusively for Different Truths, include Shail's tribute to Zakir Hussain, commentary on minimalist travel, and observation on US trade relations. Waah Ustaad! Waah!The pupils on the musical drumhave lost their sheen,the sclera left untouched,without the hands, the fingertipsthat gently caressed thembuilding up a crescendo thatonly they understood untilthe dhaa din dhinna permeatedthe This week's highlights, exclusively for Different Truths, include Shail's tribute to Zakir Hussain, commentary on minimalist travel, and observation on US trade relations. Waah Ustaad! Waah!The pupils on the musical drumhave lost their sheen,the sclera left untouched,without the hands, the fingertipsthat gently caressed thembuilding up a crescendo thatonly they understood untilthe dhaa din dhinna permeatedthe -
- [Know Your Past: Breaking Down Barriers to Growth](https://www.differenttruths.com/know-your-past-breaking-down-barriers-to-growth/) - Subramanian's story explores the conflict between a wealthy scion and his father, highlighting family history, generational wealth, and the importance of understanding one's past, exclusively for Different Truths. The coffee was piping hot. The young hothead was impatient enough to sip it steaming, and the early morning breeze on the terrace of his sprawling home Subramanian's story explores the conflict between a wealthy scion and his father, highlighting family history, generational wealth, and the importance of understanding one's past, exclusively for Different Truths. The coffee was piping hot. The young hothead was impatient enough to sip it steaming, and the early morning breeze on the terrace of his sprawling home -
- [Legacy of Love: Recovering and Reclaiming Sindhi Literary Heritage](https://www.differenttruths.com/legacy-of-love-recovering-and-reclaiming-sindhi-literary-heritage/) - Mohan's review of Gayatri Lakhiani Chawla's Borders and Broken Hearts highlights the impact of partition on Sindhi literature, highlighting challenges like language loss and heritage preservation, exclusively for Different Truths. In the aftermath of the partition of the country, those budding writers who had seen the bloom of their youth in Sindh continued writing in India, Mohan's review of Gayatri Lakhiani Chawla's Borders and Broken Hearts highlights the impact of partition on Sindhi literature, highlighting challenges like language loss and heritage preservation, exclusively for Different Truths. In the aftermath of the partition of the country, those budding writers who had seen the bloom of their youth in Sindh continued writing in India, -
- [Love and Loss: A Reflection on Grief and Healing](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-and-loss-a-reflection-on-grief-and-healing/) - Dr Ketaki shares her Ph.D. struggles with despair, disillusionment, and existential angst, using introspection, Eliot's works, and a metaphorical "court of justice," exclusively for Different Truths. I am being reminded of those days of restlessness and inordinate ambition to touch the sky, the days of my Ph.D. studentship. Let me reminisce about those days in a Dr Ketaki shares her Ph.D. struggles with despair, disillusionment, and existential angst, using introspection, Eliot's works, and a metaphorical "court of justice," exclusively for Different Truths. I am being reminded of those days of restlessness and inordinate ambition to touch the sky, the days of my Ph.D. studentship. Let me reminisce about those days in a -
- [Observations about Daily Life, Loss and Wonder](https://www.differenttruths.com/observations-about-daily-life-loss-and-wonder/) - Nishi's poem depicts a moment of confusion and disorientation, where the speaker questions their identity, location, and purpose, yearning for guidance, exclusively for Different Truths. I look at the baghanging in front of the houseThat white round thingIt has numbersAnd some marksThe blue thing thatI think I knowI look at itThe green in the distanceSome Nishi's poem depicts a moment of confusion and disorientation, where the speaker questions their identity, location, and purpose, yearning for guidance, exclusively for Different Truths. I look at the baghanging in front of the houseThat white round thingIt has numbersAnd some marksThe blue thing thatI think I knowI look at itThe green in the distanceSome -
- [A Journey of Learning, Love and Loss](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-journey-of-learning-love-and-loss/) - Rhea's poem explores a childhood filled with wonder and knowledge, contrasting it with the fading fascination with the world over time, exclusively for Different Truths. I was once told stories of rabbits and elvesFairies and penguins and dancers of twelveI was told about the Amazon, Arctic, and Great plain I never stopped learning with my Rhea's poem explores a childhood filled with wonder and knowledge, contrasting it with the fading fascination with the world over time, exclusively for Different Truths. I was once told stories of rabbits and elvesFairies and penguins and dancers of twelveI was told about the Amazon, Arctic, and Great plain I never stopped learning with my -
- [Focus: Prevalence and Impact of Cyber Harassment of Women in India, Part Two](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-prevalence-and-impact-of-cyber-harassment-of-women-in-india-part-two/) - Gautam explores cybercrimes against women in India, highlighting societal issues and challenges, emphasising the need for a multi-pronged approach, including strengthening law enforcement and enhancing cyber security awareness, exclusively for Different Truths. Online harassment is one of the most common forms of cybercrime against women in India. It involves the use of digital platforms to Gautam explores cybercrimes against women in India, highlighting societal issues and challenges, emphasising the need for a multi-pronged approach, including strengthening law enforcement and enhancing cyber security awareness, exclusively for Different Truths. Online harassment is one of the most common forms of cybercrime against women in India. It involves the use of digital platforms to -
- [Love for Rabindrasangeet: A Timeless Soundtrack for Bengali Cinema ](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-for-rabindrasangeet-a-timeless-soundtrack-for-bengali-cinema/) - Bengali filmmakers have incorporated Rabindranath Tagore's music into their narratives, enhancing emotional depth and resonance, opines Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths. Regarding the making of music for their films, Bengali (and Banglophone) directors are spoilt for choice. The moment they wish to select popular, well-known songs to create a kaleidoscope of moods and emotions for characters Bengali filmmakers have incorporated Rabindranath Tagore's music into their narratives, enhancing emotional depth and resonance, opines Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths. Regarding the making of music for their films, Bengali (and Banglophone) directors are spoilt for choice. The moment they wish to select popular, well-known songs to create a kaleidoscope of moods and emotions for characters -
- [Focus: Lord Shiva and the Origin of Music, Dance, and the Universe’s Creation](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-lord-shiva-and-the-origin-of-music-dance-and-the-universes-creation/) - Sohini and Rishi explore Lord Shiva’s connection to Hindu mythology, the origins of music and dance, and the universe's creation, exclusively for Different Truths. Lord Shiva, who transcends the constraints of time and space, is the originator of all forms of artistic expression, including dance and music. The damaru (small handheld drum), resembling two triangles, served as Sohini and Rishi explore Lord Shiva’s connection to Hindu mythology, the origins of music and dance, and the universe's creation, exclusively for Different Truths. Lord Shiva, who transcends the constraints of time and space, is the originator of all forms of artistic expression, including dance and music. The damaru (small handheld drum), resembling two triangles, served as -
- [Spotlight: Gandhi’s Legacy in South Africa, a Forgotten Chapter](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-gandhis-legacy-in-south-africa-a-forgotten-chapter/) - Dr. Amitabh critiques India's insufficient comprehension of Gandhi's influence on South Africa, urging for a more comprehensive understanding of its relationship with South Africa, exclusively for Different Truths. July 19, 2014, a date which I believe should have been remembered and commemorated in South Africa, if not in India. This date takes us back a Dr. Amitabh critiques India's insufficient comprehension of Gandhi's influence on South Africa, urging for a more comprehensive understanding of its relationship with South Africa, exclusively for Different Truths. July 19, 2014, a date which I believe should have been remembered and commemorated in South Africa, if not in India. This date takes us back a -
- [Mother’s Love: Feeding Life in the Wild](https://www.differenttruths.com/mothers-love-feeding-life-in-the-wild/) - Prof. Swaraj's micropoem contrasts pink guava's beauty with harsh natural realities, featuring a bulbul bird and maggots exclusively for Different Truths. a blushing pink guavathe bulbul scoops out luscious fleshmaggots for her young Photo by the poet Prof. Swaraj's micropoem contrasts pink guava's beauty with harsh natural realities, featuring a bulbul bird and maggots exclusively for Different Truths. a blushing pink guavathe bulbul scoops out luscious fleshmaggots for her young Photo by the poet -
- [Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans: A Revolution in Art](https://www.differenttruths.com/andy-warhols-campbells-soup-cans-a-revolution-in-art/) - Monika discusses Andy Warhol's "Campbell's Soup Cans" (1962), a groundbreaking Pop Art piece that challenged traditional norms, influenced consumerism, and shaped the 20th-century art world, exclusively for Different Truths. Campbell’s Soup Cans by Andy Warhol is one of the most influential artworks of the 20th century, heralding a new era for the Pop Art movement. Monika discusses Andy Warhol's "Campbell's Soup Cans" (1962), a groundbreaking Pop Art piece that challenged traditional norms, influenced consumerism, and shaped the 20th-century art world, exclusively for Different Truths. Campbell’s Soup Cans by Andy Warhol is one of the most influential artworks of the 20th century, heralding a new era for the Pop Art movement. -
- [A Daughter’s Love Letter to Her Father, Nissim Ezekiel](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-daughters-love-letter-to-her-father-nissim-ezekiel/) - Kavita Ezekiel Mendonca's memoir, "Nissim Ezekiel, Poet & Father," offers a profound exploration of her father's life and legacy, blending personal reflections. A review by Urna, exclusively for Different Truths. There are dazzling poems, and there are iconic poems. And then, there are the big daddies of iconic poems. Poems belonging to the last category Kavita Ezekiel Mendonca's memoir, "Nissim Ezekiel, Poet & Father," offers a profound exploration of her father's life and legacy, blending personal reflections. A review by Urna, exclusively for Different Truths. There are dazzling poems, and there are iconic poems. And then, there are the big daddies of iconic poems. Poems belonging to the last category -
- [Focus: The Peril of Nuclear Escalation in the Russia-Ukraine War](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-peril-of-nuclear-escalation-in-the-russia-ukraine-war/) - Dr. Baljeet emphasises the global peace threat posed by the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts, urging urgent international attention, exclusively for Different Truths. At present, world peace and tranquillity are gravely threatened by two horrifying wars. One is Russia-Ukraine, and the other is Israel-Gaza. They are ravaging the two regions of the world, leaving behind a trail Dr. Baljeet emphasises the global peace threat posed by the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts, urging urgent international attention, exclusively for Different Truths. At present, world peace and tranquillity are gravely threatened by two horrifying wars. One is Russia-Ukraine, and the other is Israel-Gaza. They are ravaging the two regions of the world, leaving behind a trail -
- [The Order of the Day](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-order-of-the-day/) - Debarati explores the melancholic beauty of a fading year, blending urban decay, memory, and life's cyclical nature, highlighting the fleeting nature of time, exclusively for Different Truths. The edges of a festive night rest on the fringes of forget-me-nots.Crestfallen city lights stand in a row waiting for morning to arriveso that they can be put Debarati explores the melancholic beauty of a fading year, blending urban decay, memory, and life's cyclical nature, highlighting the fleeting nature of time, exclusively for Different Truths. The edges of a festive night rest on the fringes of forget-me-nots.Crestfallen city lights stand in a row waiting for morning to arriveso that they can be put -
- [Focus: An Unexpected Adventure in Banana Art, Sardinia & Nostradamus 2025](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-an-unexpected-adventure-in-banana-art-sardinia-nostradamus-2025/) - Shail explores the absurdity of art, the anxieties surrounding global politics, and the allure of escape, exclusively for Different Truths. Duct taped on wall A prank, was it?Or a hypocritical statement on the stateof affairs of the art world?Whatever else could a banana duct tapedon a wall convey?Any other time, a banana would costa measly Shail explores the absurdity of art, the anxieties surrounding global politics, and the allure of escape, exclusively for Different Truths. Duct taped on wall A prank, was it?Or a hypocritical statement on the stateof affairs of the art world?Whatever else could a banana duct tapedon a wall convey?Any other time, a banana would costa measly -
- [Freedom of Expression in the Digital Age: Challenges and Opportunities](https://www.differenttruths.com/freedom-of-expression-in-the-digital-age-challenges-and-opportunities/) - Dr Navodita explores the Indian Constitution's protection of freedom of speech and expression, emphasising the need for responsible online behaviour and respect for diverse viewpoints, exclusively for Different Truths. It all begins with the desire to revolt and find freedom. But as rightly put, Article 19(1) of the Constitution of India discusses the six freedoms—one Dr Navodita explores the Indian Constitution's protection of freedom of speech and expression, emphasising the need for responsible online behaviour and respect for diverse viewpoints, exclusively for Different Truths. It all begins with the desire to revolt and find freedom. But as rightly put, Article 19(1) of the Constitution of India discusses the six freedoms—one -
- [Squirrels in the Old Farmer’s Yard](https://www.differenttruths.com/squirrels-in-the-old-farmers-yard/) - Dr Sunil captures a lively scene at an old farmhouse with squirrels, creating a dynamic, theatrical spectacle exclusively for Different Truths. Squirrelswith erect tuftsof bushy tailscut across the wideyardsof the old farmer’s house, a mass of the greys andblacksmoves in the sun,a vaudeville staged. Picture design by Anumita Roy Dr Sunil captures a lively scene at an old farmhouse with squirrels, creating a dynamic, theatrical spectacle exclusively for Different Truths. Squirrelswith erect tuftsof bushy tailscut across the wideyardsof the old farmer’s house, a mass of the greys andblacksmoves in the sun,a vaudeville staged. Picture design by Anumita Roy -
- [Devout: Powerful Poems on Faith, Feminism & the Price of Silence](https://www.differenttruths.com/devout-powerful-poems-on-faith-feminism-the-price-of-silence/) - Candice reviews Hadley Jones' Devout, which is a fiercely honest collection of poems exploring faith, sexuality, and mental health, with raw power and unflinching honesty, exclusively for Different Truths. There is a wicked cleverness to Devout by Hadley Jones. They are one of those poets who appear to have formulated the collection in their head Candice reviews Hadley Jones' Devout, which is a fiercely honest collection of poems exploring faith, sexuality, and mental health, with raw power and unflinching honesty, exclusively for Different Truths. There is a wicked cleverness to Devout by Hadley Jones. They are one of those poets who appear to have formulated the collection in their head -
- [Focus: Corruption and Collusion Obstruct Justice for Rape Victims](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-corruption-and-collusion-obstruct-justice-for-rape-victims/) - Dr Ketaki discusses the issue of rape and violence against women, highlighting historical accounts and societal changes needed to protect women, exclusively for Different Truths. Incidents of rape or dishonouring women are nothing new. In the epics, especially in The Mahabharat, we find several mentions of it and even in Shakespeare’s narrative poem, The Rape of Lucrece, the Dr Ketaki discusses the issue of rape and violence against women, highlighting historical accounts and societal changes needed to protect women, exclusively for Different Truths. Incidents of rape or dishonouring women are nothing new. In the epics, especially in The Mahabharat, we find several mentions of it and even in Shakespeare’s narrative poem, The Rape of Lucrece, the -
- [The Crow Within: A Forsaken World, Inner Demons & Self-Destruction](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-crow-within-a-forsaken-world-inner-demons-self-destruction/) - Kushal's poem features a crow nesting within the speaker's skull, symbolising internal decay and loss of selfhood and emphasising the fragility of existence for Different Truths. The crow’s head materialisesfrom its recess through my eye-sockets. Insidemy skull, its neat nest, coils up warmth for the nextand the next of its kind.Have you heard the constant Kushal's poem features a crow nesting within the speaker's skull, symbolising internal decay and loss of selfhood and emphasising the fragility of existence for Different Truths. The crow’s head materialisesfrom its recess through my eye-sockets. Insidemy skull, its neat nest, coils up warmth for the nextand the next of its kind.Have you heard the constant -
- [Childhood Nostalgia: A Love for Summer Days](https://www.differenttruths.com/childhood-nostalgia-a-love-for-summer-days/) - Monica's poem captures childhood wonder, transforming chasing butterflies into a profound experience of freedom and joy, exclusively for Different Truths. Barefoot, I slip through tall grass,the world a gossamer of wild colours.Sun warming my shoulders,and I am small again.Following the shimmer of wingswith that unhurried sense of time. They flit and fly just out of Monica's poem captures childhood wonder, transforming chasing butterflies into a profound experience of freedom and joy, exclusively for Different Truths. Barefoot, I slip through tall grass,the world a gossamer of wild colours.Sun warming my shoulders,and I am small again.Following the shimmer of wingswith that unhurried sense of time. They flit and fly just out of -
- [Ayurvedic Retreat: Holistic Healing in the Himalayas](https://www.differenttruths.com/ayurvedic-retreat-holistic-healing-in-the-himalayas/) - Neera's poem describes an Ayurvedic retreat, offering traditional therapies, herbal treatments, and cleansing practices in a serene natural setting, exclusively for Different Truths. Full-body massage with bolstered oilsHerbal packs thumped over the bodyMarma points plucked for pranic flow.Steam baths in tight wood enclosuresTo release toxins, balance humours,relax muscles and improve blood flow.Nasal inhalations with steam Neera's poem describes an Ayurvedic retreat, offering traditional therapies, herbal treatments, and cleansing practices in a serene natural setting, exclusively for Different Truths. Full-body massage with bolstered oilsHerbal packs thumped over the bodyMarma points plucked for pranic flow.Steam baths in tight wood enclosuresTo release toxins, balance humours,relax muscles and improve blood flow.Nasal inhalations with steam -
- [A Strange Cocktail: Poetry and Scotch with Khushwant Singh in Bhutan](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-strange-cocktail-poetry-and-scotch-with-khushwant-singh-in-bhutan/) - Dr Amitabh's memoir explores a profound encounter with literary giant Khushwant Singh and others in the Himalayas, highlighting the lasting impact of Singh's words, exclusively for Different Truths. Khushwant Singh Sahab, India's leading journalist, novelist, and lover of poetry, passed away on 20 March 2014 at his home in Delhi. I remember him as a Dr Amitabh's memoir explores a profound encounter with literary giant Khushwant Singh and others in the Himalayas, highlighting the lasting impact of Singh's words, exclusively for Different Truths. Khushwant Singh Sahab, India's leading journalist, novelist, and lover of poetry, passed away on 20 March 2014 at his home in Delhi. I remember him as a -
- [Trump’s Agenda: A Political Perspective of Pushing People Out](https://www.differenttruths.com/trumps-agenda-a-political-perspective-of-pushing-people-out/) - Concetta discusses Trump's proposed $88 billion annual immigration plan, which targets millions of undocumented immigrants, posing economic risks and threatening the rule of law, exclusively for Different Truths. Trump’s proposed immigration plan outlines a large-scale effort to detain and deport millions of undocumented immigrants in the United States. This operation involves using military and law Concetta discusses Trump's proposed $88 billion annual immigration plan, which targets millions of undocumented immigrants, posing economic risks and threatening the rule of law, exclusively for Different Truths. Trump’s proposed immigration plan outlines a large-scale effort to detain and deport millions of undocumented immigrants in the United States. This operation involves using military and law -
- [Building Wealth with Balance: Investment Strategies for Retail Investors](https://www.differenttruths.com/building-wealth-with-balance-investment-strategies-for-retail-investors/) - Indian investors are increasingly interested in equities, but speculative derivatives trading is a concern. Balanced portfolios and informed decisions are crucial, opines Dr Dhiraj, exclusively in Different Truths. In the last few years, while the growing interest in equity markets among Indian retail investors is encouraging, there is a concerning trend of marketers and brokers Indian investors are increasingly interested in equities, but speculative derivatives trading is a concern. Balanced portfolios and informed decisions are crucial, opines Dr Dhiraj, exclusively in Different Truths. In the last few years, while the growing interest in equity markets among Indian retail investors is encouraging, there is a concerning trend of marketers and brokers -
- [Focus: Being Mindful of the Far Right Versus Far Left](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-being-mindful-of-the-far-right-versus-far-left/) - Dr Navodita explores the clash between rationalism and spirituality, criticising Darwin's misinterpretation and advocating faith, mindfulness, and spiritual growth exclusively for Different Truths. Is it a wake-mind virus? Or is it Charles Darwin’s ‘Origin of Species’ which was a scientific literature on evolutionary biology? He made us question the very nature of the origin of the human Dr Navodita explores the clash between rationalism and spirituality, criticising Darwin's misinterpretation and advocating faith, mindfulness, and spiritual growth exclusively for Different Truths. Is it a wake-mind virus? Or is it Charles Darwin’s ‘Origin of Species’ which was a scientific literature on evolutionary biology? He made us question the very nature of the origin of the human -
- [Nabina Das’ Poetry Offers a New Lens on Life](https://www.differenttruths.com/nabina-das-poetry-offers-a-new-lens-on-life/) - Urna interviews Nabina Das, a poet whose work delves into complex issues through evocative imagery and nuanced language, exclusively for Different Truths. Nabina Das is a poet whose work demands and commands a deeply attentive and immersive kind of reading and readership, for it comes with a robust underpinning: the poetic nudge to pry open Urna interviews Nabina Das, a poet whose work delves into complex issues through evocative imagery and nuanced language, exclusively for Different Truths. Nabina Das is a poet whose work demands and commands a deeply attentive and immersive kind of reading and readership, for it comes with a robust underpinning: the poetic nudge to pry open -
- [Focus on Identity: Are More Choices Making Us Neutered?](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-on-identity-are-more-choices-making-us-neutered/) - Dr Navodita suggests that the Gen Alpha, grappling with modern life's complexities, is experiencing confusion and identity loss due to overwhelming choices. Here's an exclusive for Different Truths. Being born as a Millennial (born in the 80s and onwards), one seems to have been left out of a lot of stuff available today. On the Dr Navodita suggests that the Gen Alpha, grappling with modern life's complexities, is experiencing confusion and identity loss due to overwhelming choices. Here's an exclusive for Different Truths. Being born as a Millennial (born in the 80s and onwards), one seems to have been left out of a lot of stuff available today. On the -
- [Neglect in the Name of Love: A Growing Problem](https://www.differenttruths.com/neglect-in-the-name-of-love-a-growing-problem/) - Mona criticises the shift in power dynamics, highlighting women as perpetrators of abuse, often targeting in-laws, and calls for awareness and action, exclusively for Different Truths. There has been much talk about the oppression and abuse of women over centuries and I too have written extensively on the subject, as a victim. Whether it is Mona criticises the shift in power dynamics, highlighting women as perpetrators of abuse, often targeting in-laws, and calls for awareness and action, exclusively for Different Truths. There has been much talk about the oppression and abuse of women over centuries and I too have written extensively on the subject, as a victim. Whether it is -
- [New Perspective into Brain Rot, Warewolf Syndrome and Ear Wax](https://www.differenttruths.com/new-perspective-into-brain-rot-warewolf-syndrome-and-ear-wax/) - Shail delves into language, genetics, and health, discussing the Oxford Word of the Year 2024, "brain rot," and the unique genetic condition "werewolf syndrome," exclusively for Different Truths. Digital shotgun Oxford word of the year 2024, like modelsin a competition, the winner this yearis the word, ‘brain rot’ in sync withthe digital crop where a Shail delves into language, genetics, and health, discussing the Oxford Word of the Year 2024, "brain rot," and the unique genetic condition "werewolf syndrome," exclusively for Different Truths. Digital shotgun Oxford word of the year 2024, like modelsin a competition, the winner this yearis the word, ‘brain rot’ in sync withthe digital crop where a -
- [A Love Letter to the Moon: A Serendipitous Encounter](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-love-letter-to-the-moon-a-serendipitous-encounter/) - Ketaki's memoir explores a life filled with personal and professional challenges, highlighting family, academic, and medical experiences and a memorable incident, exclusively for Different Truths. Father had to join MJN Hospital, Cooch Behar, after his long stint at Berhampore Sadar Hospital, when I was in Calcutta, being pampered by my grandmother to such an extent Ketaki's memoir explores a life filled with personal and professional challenges, highlighting family, academic, and medical experiences and a memorable incident, exclusively for Different Truths. Father had to join MJN Hospital, Cooch Behar, after his long stint at Berhampore Sadar Hospital, when I was in Calcutta, being pampered by my grandmother to such an extent -
- [Homecoming: A Puzzling Tale of Love and Loss](https://www.differenttruths.com/homecoming-a-puzzling-tale-of-love-and-loss/) - Dustin reviews Rituparna Khan's debut novella, Homecoming, for its exploration of love, loss, and human connection, focusing on international intrigue and historical conflict, exclusively for Different Truths. Rituparna Khan’s first novella, Homecoming (Virasat Art Publication, 2022), is a confusing masterpiece. In the beginning, we are met with charitable characters that feel truly lifelike. This reader originally anticipated Dustin reviews Rituparna Khan's debut novella, Homecoming, for its exploration of love, loss, and human connection, focusing on international intrigue and historical conflict, exclusively for Different Truths. Rituparna Khan’s first novella, Homecoming (Virasat Art Publication, 2022), is a confusing masterpiece. In the beginning, we are met with charitable characters that feel truly lifelike. This reader originally anticipated -
- [The Timeless Appeal of Tagore's Musicals: A Modern Perspective](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-timeless-appeal-of-tagores-musicals-a-modern-perspective/) - Ruchira discusses Tagore's unique thoughts and ideas in a live show in NCR, ‘Natoker Gaan’, featuring his dramatic songs and legacy, exclusively for Different Truths. Tagore's vistas of creative activities were as vast and unending as the skies above. Prose, poetry, fiction, drama, or lyrics. He was a pundit in these genres. His well-known dramatic oeuvres had a determined and specific Ruchira discusses Tagore's unique thoughts and ideas in a live show in NCR, ‘Natoker Gaan’, featuring his dramatic songs and legacy, exclusively for Different Truths. Tagore's vistas of creative activities were as vast and unending as the skies above. Prose, poetry, fiction, drama, or lyrics. He was a pundit in these genres. His well-known dramatic oeuvres had a determined and specific -
- [Equality: Fighting for a Better World for Women](https://www.differenttruths.com/equality-fighting-for-a-better-world-for-women/) - Sai Harshita's poem explores the silent suffering of women, highlighting societal injustice and the unwavering spirit of those who rise above adversity, exclusively for Different Truths She runs the world and hopes for the bestShe deserves not this hurtExtinguished by masculinityYet forgives and continues her work She gets respect from noneSay she must do moreForced Sai Harshita's poem explores the silent suffering of women, highlighting societal injustice and the unwavering spirit of those who rise above adversity, exclusively for Different Truths She runs the world and hopes for the bestShe deserves not this hurtExtinguished by masculinityYet forgives and continues her work She gets respect from noneSay she must do moreForced -
- [Love Across Borders: A Family's Journey in Time and Traditions—Part Two](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-across-borders-a-familys-journey-in-time-and-traditions-part-two/) - Azam's memoir explores the complexities of partition, highlighting loss, reunion, cultural exchange, and the power of human connection in a family's journey across borders, exclusively for Different Truths. Bad-dad and Uncle Choudhry Mohammed Hussein, his boss, weren’t just content with a sumptuous tea party to reset our emotional equilibrium. They took the necessary steps for Azam's memoir explores the complexities of partition, highlighting loss, reunion, cultural exchange, and the power of human connection in a family's journey across borders, exclusively for Different Truths. Bad-dad and Uncle Choudhry Mohammed Hussein, his boss, weren’t just content with a sumptuous tea party to reset our emotional equilibrium. They took the necessary steps for -
- [Kali: The Dance of Uninhibited Energy, Light and Darkness](https://www.differenttruths.com/kali-the-dance-of-uninhibited-energy-light-and-darkness/) - Sohini and Rishi explain Kali, a deity representing divine feminine power, as the eternal cycle of creation and destruction, life and death, exclusively for Different Truths. Kali is all about the energy current inside of you—wild, empowered, and all-loving. This energy is deeply involved in the life/death/lifecycle to keep the process of evolution and transformation... Sohini and Rishi explain Kali, a deity representing divine feminine power, as the eternal cycle of creation and destruction, life and death, exclusively for Different Truths. Kali is all about the energy current inside of you—wild, empowered, and all-loving. This energy is deeply involved in the life/death/lifecycle to keep the process of evolution and transformation... -
- [A Father's Love: A Searched and Found Glance](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-fathers-love-a-searched-and-found-glance/) - Jennifer’s micro poems meditate on the power of human connection, nature's beauty, and the resilience of the spirit, exclusively for Different Truths. #1. falling asleepI catch myselfawake#2. nothing makes me feelmore like an artistpaint on my fingers #3. the canvas calls to menever afraid ofall that white#4. each meteorstreaking across the inky skya wish fulfilled#5. Jennifer’s micro poems meditate on the power of human connection, nature's beauty, and the resilience of the spirit, exclusively for Different Truths. #1. falling asleepI catch myselfawake#2. nothing makes me feelmore like an artistpaint on my fingers #3. the canvas calls to menever afraid ofall that white#4. each meteorstreaking across the inky skya wish fulfilled#5. -
- [The Bitter Taste of Lost Love and Loneliness](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-bitter-taste-of-lost-love-and-loneliness/) - Dr Lalit's poem explores the impact of emotional distance and broken human connections, contrasting physical decline with the devastating consequences of neglect, exclusively for Different Truths. Desertions in corporal agility followA due process of progression towardsThe inevitable state of dying out of lifeBut erosions and evasions in emotionalInfrastructure arise out of failures inLack of wakeful Dr Lalit's poem explores the impact of emotional distance and broken human connections, contrasting physical decline with the devastating consequences of neglect, exclusively for Different Truths. Desertions in corporal agility followA due process of progression towardsThe inevitable state of dying out of lifeBut erosions and evasions in emotionalInfrastructure arise out of failures inLack of wakeful -
- [Love, Labour, and Legacy: The Inspiring Story of Tezpur Mahila Samiti](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-labour-and-legacy-the-inspiring-story-of-tezpur-mahila-samiti/) - Navodita profiles Tezpur Mahila Samiti, a century-old organisation founded by Chandraprabha Saikiani, as a symbol of women's strength and Gandhian ideals, exclusively for Different Truths. I recently had the privilege of visiting a hundred-year-old All-Mahila Samiti founded by Ms. Chandraprabha Saikiani, a single mother born in 1901. She raised not only her only son with Navodita profiles Tezpur Mahila Samiti, a century-old organisation founded by Chandraprabha Saikiani, as a symbol of women's strength and Gandhian ideals, exclusively for Different Truths. I recently had the privilege of visiting a hundred-year-old All-Mahila Samiti founded by Ms. Chandraprabha Saikiani, a single mother born in 1901. She raised not only her only son with -
- [Focus: Dostoevsky’s Relevance Through His Life and Works](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-dostoevskys-relevance-through-his-life-and-works/) - Abhignya's reflective piece, exclusively for Different Truths, explores the 19th-century Russian writer Dostoevsky's life, highlighting his profound themes of morality, suffering, and the human condition. Dostoevsky lived and wrote two hundred years ago. In the Tsarist Russia of the 1820s, as he grew up, he witnessed political upheaval and personal conflict. Dostoevsky’s mother, who was Abhignya's reflective piece, exclusively for Different Truths, explores the 19th-century Russian writer Dostoevsky's life, highlighting his profound themes of morality, suffering, and the human condition. Dostoevsky lived and wrote two hundred years ago. In the Tsarist Russia of the 1820s, as he grew up, he witnessed political upheaval and personal conflict. Dostoevsky’s mother, who was -
- [Mural: Street Art and the Language of Love ](https://www.differenttruths.com/mural-street-art-and-the-language-of-love/) - Dr Sunil’s evocative poem, exclusively for Different Truths, is about a forgotten warehouse, scarred by time, that mirrors the city's unseen wounds in the sunrise. Dawnbleeds on thesplinteredwindow-glass, ofan abandoned warehouse,along therailway tracks, overgrownwith grass.The woundsraw and purplereflected bythe glass, a Banksypainting in real-time. Picture design by Anumita Roy Dr Sunil’s evocative poem, exclusively for Different Truths, is about a forgotten warehouse, scarred by time, that mirrors the city's unseen wounds in the sunrise. Dawnbleeds on thesplinteredwindow-glass, ofan abandoned warehouse,along therailway tracks, overgrownwith grass.The woundsraw and purplereflected bythe glass, a Banksypainting in real-time. Picture design by Anumita Roy -
- [Focus: AI Illusion, Prison Reform, and a Cricket Sensation Shines](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-ai-illusion-prison-reform-and-a-cricket-sensation-shines/) - Shail delves into the blurred lines between virtual and real in a digital world, highlighting potential misuse of AI, economic disparities, and U-19 cricket exclusively for Different Truths. Make human friends. Not AI bugs Loneliness is an all-time ailment,nay, a sense of being those plaguethe mind and body pavement. No wonder then,humans, not trusting the Shail delves into the blurred lines between virtual and real in a digital world, highlighting potential misuse of AI, economic disparities, and U-19 cricket exclusively for Different Truths. Make human friends. Not AI bugs Loneliness is an all-time ailment,nay, a sense of being those plaguethe mind and body pavement. No wonder then,humans, not trusting the -
- [An Exploration of Love, Life and Loss: Nandita Samanta's Poetry](https://www.differenttruths.com/an-exploration-of-love-life-and-loss-nandita-samantas-poetry/) - Dr Paramita reviews Nandita Samanta's "Bobbling Inner Bubbles," a captivating blend of poetry and art, addressing themes of life, love, loss, and the human condition exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Bobbling Inner Bubbles’ is quite an intriguing title, which Nandita Samanta explains and clarifies at the very beginning of the book. She says when we experience Dr Paramita reviews Nandita Samanta's "Bobbling Inner Bubbles," a captivating blend of poetry and art, addressing themes of life, love, loss, and the human condition exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Bobbling Inner Bubbles’ is quite an intriguing title, which Nandita Samanta explains and clarifies at the very beginning of the book. She says when we experience -
- [The Love of Language and the Power of Poetry](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-love-of-language-and-the-power-of-poetry/) - Dr Sharmila reviews Raja Chakraborty's The 6.15 Train, a collection of poems that offers a unique perspective on perception, skill, and the human psyche for Different Truths. Raja Chakraborty’s The 6.15 Train (Ikebana of Thoughts)/ Poems and Aphorisms is worth flipping through. The book is all about perception, the acquisition of skills and a psychological system. The Dr Sharmila reviews Raja Chakraborty's The 6.15 Train, a collection of poems that offers a unique perspective on perception, skill, and the human psyche for Different Truths. Raja Chakraborty’s The 6.15 Train (Ikebana of Thoughts)/ Poems and Aphorisms is worth flipping through. The book is all about perception, the acquisition of skills and a psychological system. The -
- [From China to the World: The Global Love for Tea](https://www.differenttruths.com/from-china-to-the-world-the-global-love-for-tea/) - Ruchira explores the rich history of tea, from ancient Chinese origins to India's bustling tea stalls, showcasing its enduring and global appeal, exclusively for Different Truths. In the early years of civilisation, a beverage was discovered, which the world now hails as tea. Legends say way back in 2737 BC, a Chinese emperor Shennong sat Ruchira explores the rich history of tea, from ancient Chinese origins to India's bustling tea stalls, showcasing its enduring and global appeal, exclusively for Different Truths. In the early years of civilisation, a beverage was discovered, which the world now hails as tea. Legends say way back in 2737 BC, a Chinese emperor Shennong sat -
- [Haunted by the Past: A Love Lost and Found](https://www.differenttruths.com/haunted-by-the-past-a-love-lost-and-found/) - Gautam recalls a lonely soul seeking solace in the tranquillity of hills and the cigarette smoke, exclusively for Different Truths, lost in forgotten love. A long the ago, Mirza Ghalib penned in Urdu: “Gunehgaron ko hum pakeezah sazaa dete hain;Haat nahi uthate hai,Par nazron se gira dete hain.” As my lonely, mindless wandering today took Gautam recalls a lonely soul seeking solace in the tranquillity of hills and the cigarette smoke, exclusively for Different Truths, lost in forgotten love. A long the ago, Mirza Ghalib penned in Urdu: “Gunehgaron ko hum pakeezah sazaa dete hain;Haat nahi uthate hai,Par nazron se gira dete hain.” As my lonely, mindless wandering today took -
- [Mumbai: A City's Love Affair with Hustle and Hope](https://www.differenttruths.com/mumbai-a-citys-love-affair-with-hustle-and-hope/) - Amita’s evocative poem welcome us to Mumbai, where dreams are forged in the heart of the city's relentless energy. An exclusive for Different Truths. The street's abuzzthe taporis hum with storiestoo raw for the rich.Here, dreams are wrapped in paan leaves,tucked into pockets,whispered in broken Hindi,shouted over rickshaw horns.Lanes pulse with the heat,dust kicking up Amita’s evocative poem welcome us to Mumbai, where dreams are forged in the heart of the city's relentless energy. An exclusive for Different Truths. The street's abuzzthe taporis hum with storiestoo raw for the rich.Here, dreams are wrapped in paan leaves,tucked into pockets,whispered in broken Hindi,shouted over rickshaw horns.Lanes pulse with the heat,dust kicking up -
- [Pietra Dura: A Masterpiece of Love, Loss, History and Heritage](https://www.differenttruths.com/pietra-dura-a-masterpiece-of-love-loss-history-and-heritage/) - Monika explores the history and heritage of Pietra Dura, an inlaid stonework art that blends history, artistry, and cultural heritage, exclusively for Different Truths. Imagine a craft where stones come alive, where agate blooms into delicate petals, and lapis lazuli forms a sky so vivid it seems to breathe. Pietra Dura, the art of inlaid Monika explores the history and heritage of Pietra Dura, an inlaid stonework art that blends history, artistry, and cultural heritage, exclusively for Different Truths. Imagine a craft where stones come alive, where agate blooms into delicate petals, and lapis lazuli forms a sky so vivid it seems to breathe. Pietra Dura, the art of inlaid -
- [Enduring Love Beyond Gender: A Look at LGBTQIA+ History](https://www.differenttruths.com/enduring-love-beyond-gender-a-look-at-lgbtqia-history/) - Sohini delves into the LGBTQIA+ community's history, referencing ancient texts, Greek mythology, and art, highlighting gender fluidity and love's enduring nature, exclusively for Different Truths. The LGBTQIA+ community is as old as life itself, as mentioned in various instances, in our very own Vedas and the Puranas, that is inclusive and tolerant toward gender fluidity. Sohini delves into the LGBTQIA+ community's history, referencing ancient texts, Greek mythology, and art, highlighting gender fluidity and love's enduring nature, exclusively for Different Truths. The LGBTQIA+ community is as old as life itself, as mentioned in various instances, in our very own Vedas and the Puranas, that is inclusive and tolerant toward gender fluidity. -
- [A Tale of Forbidden Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-tale-of-forbidden-love/) - Dr Swaraj's poem explores desire, its power, and its ability to uplift and destroy, exclusively for Different Truths, using vivid imagery and evocative language. Inebriate –The desireCoiling and ripplingLike fireIn the loins,Rises up like Kundalini, Scalds lips –Yours,And mine Yours,Demure, tremulous and half-willingMine,Resolute, seeking to douse fire with fire Your forgiving rose-petal lipsTheir honeyed innocence Dr Swaraj's poem explores desire, its power, and its ability to uplift and destroy, exclusively for Different Truths, using vivid imagery and evocative language. Inebriate –The desireCoiling and ripplingLike fireIn the loins,Rises up like Kundalini, Scalds lips –Yours,And mine Yours,Demure, tremulous and half-willingMine,Resolute, seeking to douse fire with fire Your forgiving rose-petal lipsTheir honeyed innocence -
- [Spotlight: America Prepares for Four More Years Amid Deep Divisions with Trump at Helm](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-america-prepares-for-four-more-years-amid-deep-divisions-with-trump-at-helm/) - Concetta analyses Donald Trump's presidency in the US, examining his ability to bring unity or deepen divisions amid polarized issues and legal challenges, exclusively for Different Truths. The 2024 U.S. presidential election has wrapped up with Donald Trump set to return to the Oval Office. As the dust settles, Americans are facing a political landscape Concetta analyses Donald Trump's presidency in the US, examining his ability to bring unity or deepen divisions amid polarized issues and legal challenges, exclusively for Different Truths. The 2024 U.S. presidential election has wrapped up with Donald Trump set to return to the Oval Office. As the dust settles, Americans are facing a political landscape -
- [Lost in the Desert of the Mind](https://www.differenttruths.com/lost-in-the-desert-of-the-mind/) - Amita’s evocative poem is about a parched soul yearning for inspiration, seeking solace in the elusive beauty of nature's harsh desert, exclusively for Different Truths. At times my mind roveslost in a dreary desert, wherescalding breath disorients a poetic voice, parched senses in thirst for wordslook for an oasis of sheltercaravan of images as elusive Amita’s evocative poem is about a parched soul yearning for inspiration, seeking solace in the elusive beauty of nature's harsh desert, exclusively for Different Truths. At times my mind roveslost in a dreary desert, wherescalding breath disorients a poetic voice, parched senses in thirst for wordslook for an oasis of sheltercaravan of images as elusive -
- [The Manifesto of Proletarian Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-manifesto-of-proletarian-love/) - Akash tells a story of love, ideology, and sacrifice, where a revolutionary heart finds a match in a woman who embraces a life less ordinary, exclusively for Different Truths. The one I loved turned out to be a bourgeois. Yet, I didn't value the love of the one who genuinely loved me with everything. We Akash tells a story of love, ideology, and sacrifice, where a revolutionary heart finds a match in a woman who embraces a life less ordinary, exclusively for Different Truths. The one I loved turned out to be a bourgeois. Yet, I didn't value the love of the one who genuinely loved me with everything. We -
- [Spotlight: Pandit Usman, a Film Rekindling Love and Compassion](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-pandit-usman-a-film-rekindling-love-and-compassion/) - Akram Hassan, a Mumbai filmmaker, recently released a critically acclaimed short film that uses humour to explore social issues from a child's perspective. An interview by Sukanya, exclusively for Different Truths. Akram Hassan is a screenwriter/director based in Mumbai. Started his film career with Aamir Khan Productions, he has written and directed many critically acclaimed Akram Hassan, a Mumbai filmmaker, recently released a critically acclaimed short film that uses humour to explore social issues from a child's perspective. An interview by Sukanya, exclusively for Different Truths. Akram Hassan is a screenwriter/director based in Mumbai. Started his film career with Aamir Khan Productions, he has written and directed many critically acclaimed -
- [Focus: A Quirky Exploration of Obsessions and Oddities](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-a-quirky-exploration-of-obsessions-and-oddities/) - Shail explores human behaviour, including ice-chewing, cannabis rise, and Halloween, a cultural phenomenon that transcends borders and captivates hearts, exclusively for Different Truths. Are you a Pica Pro? How much of ice is too much to slice?Bet, you didn’t expect that coming. Right?Ice golas in the past, the economical substitutefor cold cool drinks, ice has Shail explores human behaviour, including ice-chewing, cannabis rise, and Halloween, a cultural phenomenon that transcends borders and captivates hearts, exclusively for Different Truths. Are you a Pica Pro? How much of ice is too much to slice?Bet, you didn’t expect that coming. Right?Ice golas in the past, the economical substitutefor cold cool drinks, ice has -
- [Love, Loss and Loyalty: Examining Same-Sex Relationships in Two Novels](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-loss-and-loyalty-examining-same-sex-relationships-in-two-novels/) - Ketaki's erudite article explores same-sex love using Attachment Theory, comparing Majumdar's "The Scent of God" and Winterson's "Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit", exclusively for Different Truths. Abstract: This article is keen on judging same-sex love as a viaduct to a higher level of attachment. According to the Attachment theory, the romantic partners also share Ketaki's erudite article explores same-sex love using Attachment Theory, comparing Majumdar's "The Scent of God" and Winterson's "Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit", exclusively for Different Truths. Abstract: This article is keen on judging same-sex love as a viaduct to a higher level of attachment. According to the Attachment theory, the romantic partners also share -
- [Haiku: Exploring Themes of Life and Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/haiku-exploring-themes-of-life-and-love/) - Here are eight poignant, evocative poems by Bipasha that capture fleeting moments of beauty, loss, and transformation, exclusively for Different Truths. 1cloudless sky . . .a bare boy jumps into the blueof a puddle2flower moon...the birthof a new impulse 3frosty dusk...a wood thrush still singson the treetop4moon moth . . .his spiritual changeafter son’s death Here are eight poignant, evocative poems by Bipasha that capture fleeting moments of beauty, loss, and transformation, exclusively for Different Truths. 1cloudless sky . . .a bare boy jumps into the blueof a puddle2flower moon...the birthof a new impulse 3frosty dusk...a wood thrush still singson the treetop4moon moth . . .his spiritual changeafter son’s death -
- [Sangeeta Sharma’s Poetic Reflections on Nature, Love and Loss](https://www.differenttruths.com/sangeeta-sharmas-poetic-reflections-on-nature-love-and-loss/) - Dr Sutanuka reviews Sangeeta Sharma's "Under the Sapphire Sky," a collection of 76 poems blending classical and modern existential concerns, exclusively for Different Truths. Sangeeta Sharma is an academic and creative writer based in Toronto Canada. Under The Sapphire Sky, a collection of 76 poems is her latest collection of poetry. “Marshalling an eclectic cast of characters Dr Sutanuka reviews Sangeeta Sharma's "Under the Sapphire Sky," a collection of 76 poems blending classical and modern existential concerns, exclusively for Different Truths. Sangeeta Sharma is an academic and creative writer based in Toronto Canada. Under The Sapphire Sky, a collection of 76 poems is her latest collection of poetry. “Marshalling an eclectic cast of characters -
- [The Language of Love Between Humans and Animals](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-language-of-love-between-humans-and-animals/) - Dr. Pradeep believes pets provide unconditional love and a sense of belonging in a world often marked by fleeting human connections, exclusively for Different Truths. In today’s fast-paced world, where the relentless pursuit of wealth and prestige dominates our lives, the bonds between family members are suffering. Busy professionals often have little time to spare Dr. Pradeep believes pets provide unconditional love and a sense of belonging in a world often marked by fleeting human connections, exclusively for Different Truths. In today’s fast-paced world, where the relentless pursuit of wealth and prestige dominates our lives, the bonds between family members are suffering. Busy professionals often have little time to spare -
- [Love, Hope and Heartbreak: A 1960-Journey Through History—I](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-hope-and-heartbreak-a-1960-journey-through-history-i/) - In 1960, the Indo-Pakistani conflict impacted Azam's family reunion, highlighting the enduring bonds of family across borders and the human cost of political strife. An exclusive for Different Truths, in two parts. When my mother, sister, and I went to India, it was still five years short of the ill-thought out and unnecessary 1965 war In 1960, the Indo-Pakistani conflict impacted Azam's family reunion, highlighting the enduring bonds of family across borders and the human cost of political strife. An exclusive for Different Truths, in two parts. When my mother, sister, and I went to India, it was still five years short of the ill-thought out and unnecessary 1965 war -
- [Tomato: The Versatile Fruit That Conquered the World](https://www.differenttruths.com/tomato-the-versatile-fruit-that-conquered-the-world/) - Ruchira traces the journey of the humble tomato, a staple in our kitchens. It has a fascinating journey from the Andes to our plates. An exclusive for Different Truths. The popular and familiar tomato is part and parcel of our daily meals. However, seldom do we pause for a moment to wonder how this South American Ruchira traces the journey of the humble tomato, a staple in our kitchens. It has a fascinating journey from the Andes to our plates. An exclusive for Different Truths. The popular and familiar tomato is part and parcel of our daily meals. However, seldom do we pause for a moment to wonder how this South American -
- [A Time for Reflection: An Untrodden Path & Human Transience](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-time-for-reflection-an-untrodden-path-human-transience/) - Sumita translates the song “Jakhon porbe na mor paayer chinnho ei baate,” by Rabindranath Tagore, exclusively for Different Truths. Tagore contemplates the impermanence of life and the insignificance of individual existence in the grand scheme of the universe. The time when there won’t be any imprintsof my footprints left on this path;when no longer will Sumita translates the song “Jakhon porbe na mor paayer chinnho ei baate,” by Rabindranath Tagore, exclusively for Different Truths. Tagore contemplates the impermanence of life and the insignificance of individual existence in the grand scheme of the universe. The time when there won’t be any imprintsof my footprints left on this path;when no longer will -
- [The Silent Scream: Love is a Dream](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-silent-scream-love-is-a-dream/) - Rajashree's poem explores the destructive pursuit of power, leaving a trail of sorrow and despair, exclusively for Different Truths. Ambition and power have their own stories Unlike the story of the unknown savage wind The smoke, invading the sky Has wiped away the smile from the innocent lives. The sound of the laughter Drags them Rajashree's poem explores the destructive pursuit of power, leaving a trail of sorrow and despair, exclusively for Different Truths. Ambition and power have their own stories Unlike the story of the unknown savage wind The smoke, invading the sky Has wiped away the smile from the innocent lives. The sound of the laughter Drags them -
- [The Most Awake Among the Dead](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-most-awake-among-the-dead/) - The near-death experience (NDE) came to me when, one afternoon, I went down to the beach of San Vicente de la Barquera, in Cantabria, when the beach was empty, the sea was rough and there was a red flag. Drunk as I was on Hijoputa (son of the beach) brand honey brand, I went into The near-death experience (NDE) came to me when, one afternoon, I went down to the beach of San Vicente de la Barquera, in Cantabria, when the beach was empty, the sea was rough and there was a red flag. Drunk as I was on Hijoputa (son of the beach) brand honey brand, I went into -
- [No Licks, No Bows](https://www.differenttruths.com/no-licks-no-bows/) - Mehzabeen's poem explores individuality and authenticity, challenging conformity in a world that values flattery. It embraces unique perspectives, facing rejection and criticism, exclusively for Different Truths They don’t like mebecause I don’t lick their boots,I won’t bow, won’t cower,or do their cute, cute hoots. They don’t like mebecause I question the plan,I ask too many Mehzabeen's poem explores individuality and authenticity, challenging conformity in a world that values flattery. It embraces unique perspectives, facing rejection and criticism, exclusively for Different Truths They don’t like mebecause I don’t lick their boots,I won’t bow, won’t cower,or do their cute, cute hoots. They don’t like mebecause I question the plan,I ask too many -
- [Kashmir: A Divine Haven of Love, Lore and Legacy](https://www.differenttruths.com/kashmir-a-divine-haven-of-love-lore-and-legacy/) - Monika discusses that Kashmir, a "Paradise on Earth," is a land rich in spirituality and myth, where ancient sages have left their mark, exclusively for Different Truths. Kashmir, the “Paradise on Earth,” has long held an enigmatic allure that surmounts its breathtaking beauty. This land of serene lakes, snow-capped mountains, and verdant valleys is more Monika discusses that Kashmir, a "Paradise on Earth," is a land rich in spirituality and myth, where ancient sages have left their mark, exclusively for Different Truths. Kashmir, the “Paradise on Earth,” has long held an enigmatic allure that surmounts its breathtaking beauty. This land of serene lakes, snow-capped mountains, and verdant valleys is more -
- [The Perils of the Male Monologue: Love for Their Voices](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-perils-of-the-male-monologue-love-for-their-voices/) - Sohini humorously critiques non-listeners, primarily men, who dominate global conversations, drowning out dissenting voices through erudite monologues that often lack empathy, exclusively for Different Truths. The non-listeners. The X Chromosomes. Some men, most men. In India. In the World. On Mars. “Real men don’t listen” was Newton’s intrinsic 5th law of verbal motion. Or so it Sohini humorously critiques non-listeners, primarily men, who dominate global conversations, drowning out dissenting voices through erudite monologues that often lack empathy, exclusively for Different Truths. The non-listeners. The X Chromosomes. Some men, most men. In India. In the World. On Mars. “Real men don’t listen” was Newton’s intrinsic 5th law of verbal motion. Or so it -
- [The Genesis of Iran-Israel Conflict and its Fallout](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-genesis-of-iran-israel-conflict-and-its-fallout/) - Dr Baljeet examines Iran-Israel relations, highlighting tensions stemming from Khomeini's views on Israel, and the Gaza War's escalating conflict, affecting global geo-political dynamics, exclusively for Different Truths. Before the Iranian Revolution of 1979 under its religious leader, Ayatollah Khomeini, Iran was ruled by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, popularly known as the shah of Iran. His reign Dr Baljeet examines Iran-Israel relations, highlighting tensions stemming from Khomeini's views on Israel, and the Gaza War's escalating conflict, affecting global geo-political dynamics, exclusively for Different Truths. Before the Iranian Revolution of 1979 under its religious leader, Ayatollah Khomeini, Iran was ruled by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, popularly known as the shah of Iran. His reign -
- [Focus: Is the Uniform Civil Code a One-way Road?](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-is-the-uniform-civil-code-a-one-way-road/) - Dr Navodita criticises India's Uniform Civil Code debate, arguing it could undermine religious freedom and individual liberty, potentially leading to state overreach in personal matters, exclusively for Different Truths. Democracy is often about freedom and liberty of the individual and by what measure an individual finds this freedom under a certain political regime or in Dr Navodita criticises India's Uniform Civil Code debate, arguing it could undermine religious freedom and individual liberty, potentially leading to state overreach in personal matters, exclusively for Different Truths. Democracy is often about freedom and liberty of the individual and by what measure an individual finds this freedom under a certain political regime or in -
- [Golden Spice, Genetic Gamble and Cyber Crime's New Trick](https://www.differenttruths.com/golden-spice-genetic-gamble-and-cyber-crimes-new-trick/) - Shail explores contemporary issues, from health concerns about turmeric to the ethical implications of sperm donation and the cyber threats posed by digital wedding invitations, exclusively for Different Truths. Turmeric under weather Yellow, the colour of fertility,of all things auspicious, now, sadlyunder the scanner for possessing leadchromate, not a reason to celebrate;doing away with this Shail explores contemporary issues, from health concerns about turmeric to the ethical implications of sperm donation and the cyber threats posed by digital wedding invitations, exclusively for Different Truths. Turmeric under weather Yellow, the colour of fertility,of all things auspicious, now, sadlyunder the scanner for possessing leadchromate, not a reason to celebrate;doing away with this -
- [Love a Crazy Dream: The Inspiring Story of Sarfira](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-a-crazy-dream-the-inspiring-story-of-sarfira/) - Sukanya reviews Sarfira, a captivating drama directed by Sudha Kongara, which follows Vir Jagannath Mhatre's journey to make air travel accessible for all, exclusively for Different Truths. Sarfira, directed by Sudha Kongara, is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language drama that captivates from the start. Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Radhika Madan lead the cast in this Sukanya reviews Sarfira, a captivating drama directed by Sudha Kongara, which follows Vir Jagannath Mhatre's journey to make air travel accessible for all, exclusively for Different Truths. Sarfira, directed by Sudha Kongara, is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language drama that captivates from the start. Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Radhika Madan lead the cast in this -
- [Spotlight: Ekalavya Speaks, a Poetic Reclamation of the Subaltern](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-ekalavya-speaks-a-poetic-reclamation-of-the-subaltern/) - Sanjukta Dasgupta's latest collection uses ancient myths to expose social injustices, empowering marginalised communities and challenging established power structures, reviews Urna, exclusively for Different Truths. “Tell all the truth but tell it slant —Success in Circuit liesToo bright for our infirm DelightThe Truth's superb surpriseAs Lightning to the Children easedWith explanation kindThe Truth must dazzle Sanjukta Dasgupta's latest collection uses ancient myths to expose social injustices, empowering marginalised communities and challenging established power structures, reviews Urna, exclusively for Different Truths. “Tell all the truth but tell it slant —Success in Circuit liesToo bright for our infirm DelightThe Truth's superb surpriseAs Lightning to the Children easedWith explanation kindThe Truth must dazzle -
- [My heart is strong!](https://www.differenttruths.com/my-heart-is-strong/) - The sky that is in meis the light litin my eyeslike the starsare islandsfar away in timeand within the memories of lifethe eternal rootsare the inner freedoms.My heart is strongit quickly forgetsevery cross sufferedthen breathes slowlyon the pains and woundsthat have made iteven more of a warriorson of courageand disciple of peace. Picture design Anumita The sky that is in meis the light litin my eyeslike the starsare islandsfar away in timeand within the memories of lifethe eternal rootsare the inner freedoms.My heart is strongit quickly forgetsevery cross sufferedthen breathes slowlyon the pains and woundsthat have made iteven more of a warriorson of courageand disciple of peace. Picture design Anumita -
- [Ellipsis](https://www.differenttruths.com/ellipsis/) - A short story by Noboneeta for Different Truths. The prison seemed a familiar place. Those dungeons had held many thrown together for some crime. Not all crimes were true and some of them kept on pleading innocence. Some would plead to be heard, some would sing songs of misery, and some yelled, mostly tortured souls. A short story by Noboneeta for Different Truths. The prison seemed a familiar place. Those dungeons had held many thrown together for some crime. Not all crimes were true and some of them kept on pleading innocence. Some would plead to be heard, some would sing songs of misery, and some yelled, mostly tortured souls. -
- [Compose on You…](https://www.differenttruths.com/compose-on-you-2/) - A poignant poem about loss of a friend, an elegy, by Rituparna, exclusively for Different Truths. There lies down my good old friend, company since my girlhood days. Helped me compose so many tunes, so many moments of sentiments. So many days of so many joys, so many days of so many fears, were piled A poignant poem about loss of a friend, an elegy, by Rituparna, exclusively for Different Truths. There lies down my good old friend, company since my girlhood days. Helped me compose so many tunes, so many moments of sentiments. So many days of so many joys, so many days of so many fears, were piled -
- [Spotlight: A Forgotten Chapter of Indian History– Part Two](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-a-forgotten-chapter-of-indian-history-part-two/) - Ketaki shares her father's nightly tales about Shah Alam II's court, revealing intrigue, betrayal, and fragile power dynamics in a world of human drama, in the concluding part, exclusively for Different Truths. Father’s night duties kept him preoccupied for a couple of weeks. We were kept waiting. That evening, the full moon was inundating our Ketaki shares her father's nightly tales about Shah Alam II's court, revealing intrigue, betrayal, and fragile power dynamics in a world of human drama, in the concluding part, exclusively for Different Truths. Father’s night duties kept him preoccupied for a couple of weeks. We were kept waiting. That evening, the full moon was inundating our -
- [Beyond the Stereotypes: Redefining Love and Relationships](https://www.differenttruths.com/beyond-the-stereotypes-redefining-love-and-relationships/) - Ruchira reviews Gondi and Michhil, two films that explore themes of aging, freedom, and societal expectations, providing insightful commentary on modern living exclusively for Different Truths. There are all kinds of movies, such as the run-of-the-mill, potboilers (aka formula movies). There are rib-tickling, side-splitting hilarious ones. We also have another category which, though entertaining in content, Ruchira reviews Gondi and Michhil, two films that explore themes of aging, freedom, and societal expectations, providing insightful commentary on modern living exclusively for Different Truths. There are all kinds of movies, such as the run-of-the-mill, potboilers (aka formula movies). There are rib-tickling, side-splitting hilarious ones. We also have another category which, though entertaining in content, -
- [A Glimpse into the Life of Lt. Gen. Jack Jacob](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-glimpse-into-the-life-of-lt-gen-jack-jacob/) - Dr Amitabh shares his memories with General Jack Jacob, a war hero and art enthusiast who led a multifaceted life, exclusively for Different Truths. Who says Generals can't be artists. The late Lt. Gen Jack Jacob, a decorated war hero was an artist too. He was an art collector and an avid art enthusiast. This Dr Amitabh shares his memories with General Jack Jacob, a war hero and art enthusiast who led a multifaceted life, exclusively for Different Truths. Who says Generals can't be artists. The late Lt. Gen Jack Jacob, a decorated war hero was an artist too. He was an art collector and an avid art enthusiast. This -
- [Joe Galuszka's Love for Music, Film, and the Orchestra](https://www.differenttruths.com/joe-galuszkas-love-for-music-film-and-the-orchestra/) - Sukanya interviews Joe Galuszka, a versatile British musician known for his composition, conductor, and instrumental skills who has won numerous prestigious awards for his work. Here's an exclusive for Different Truths. Joe Galuszka is an emerging British composer, conductor, and instrumentalist. He hails from a brass band background and has written several works for chamber Sukanya interviews Joe Galuszka, a versatile British musician known for his composition, conductor, and instrumental skills who has won numerous prestigious awards for his work. Here's an exclusive for Different Truths. Joe Galuszka is an emerging British composer, conductor, and instrumentalist. He hails from a brass band background and has written several works for chamber -
- [Focus: How did Raja Ravi Varma Reimagine the Mythological World?](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-how-did-raja-ravi-varma-reimagine-the-mythological-world/) - Monika critiques three paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, who merged traditional and Western techniques, showcasing his mastery in storytelling, human emotion, and technical brilliance, exclusively for Different Truths. Raja Ravi Varma, known as one of India's most celebrated painters, created a unique fusion of traditional Indian aesthetics and Western painting techniques, leaving an indelible mark Monika critiques three paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, who merged traditional and Western techniques, showcasing his mastery in storytelling, human emotion, and technical brilliance, exclusively for Different Truths. Raja Ravi Varma, known as one of India's most celebrated painters, created a unique fusion of traditional Indian aesthetics and Western painting techniques, leaving an indelible mark -
- [The Tyranny of Tradition: Love to Hate Mashima's Weird Rules](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-tyranny-of-tradition-love-to-hate-mashimas-weird-rules/) - Sohini's humorous account of Mashima, an eccentric godmother, influenced their lives with her unique blend of love, tyranny, and unsolicited advice, exclusively for Different Truths. The soi distant Godmother, Bengal´s pride—our very own Mashima. No kin of my mom, if you discount the courtesy of the neighbourhood anopheles mosquitos.This (un) God Aunt, with her saturnine tongue, can Sohini's humorous account of Mashima, an eccentric godmother, influenced their lives with her unique blend of love, tyranny, and unsolicited advice, exclusively for Different Truths. The soi distant Godmother, Bengal´s pride—our very own Mashima. No kin of my mom, if you discount the courtesy of the neighbourhood anopheles mosquitos.This (un) God Aunt, with her saturnine tongue, can -
- [In the Sand](https://www.differenttruths.com/in-the-sand/) - The pearls & gold bangles of lost caravans shine in the sand,Scattered among jade charms & casks of wine in the sand.By moonlight we watched shadows dance like the whirling dervishes.When we woke there remained an arabesque design in the sand.You had said this desert was once an ocean, & we heard the soundOf waves The pearls & gold bangles of lost caravans shine in the sand,Scattered among jade charms & casks of wine in the sand.By moonlight we watched shadows dance like the whirling dervishes.When we woke there remained an arabesque design in the sand.You had said this desert was once an ocean, & we heard the soundOf waves -
- [NEP 2020 and the Challenge of Linguistic Diversity](https://www.differenttruths.com/nep-2020-and-the-challenge-of-linguistic-diversity/) - Dr Navodita warns of potential linguistic barriers and cultural isolation in India due to the National Education Policy 2020's emphasis on mother tongue education. An exclusive for Different Truths. As spelt out in para 4.11 of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the medium of instruction up to Grade 5 will be in mother tongue, regional Dr Navodita warns of potential linguistic barriers and cultural isolation in India due to the National Education Policy 2020's emphasis on mother tongue education. An exclusive for Different Truths. As spelt out in para 4.11 of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the medium of instruction up to Grade 5 will be in mother tongue, regional -
- [Spotlight: Is the Hilsa Fish Diplomacy a Flawed Strategy?](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-is-the-hilsa-fish-diplomacy-a-flawed-strategy/) - Dr Amitabh warns that the ban on hilsa fish exports from Bangladesh to India is escalating tensions between the two nations, potentially threatening diplomatic and economic cooperation. An exclusive for Different Truths. The recent ban on hilsa or ilish fish exports from Bangladesh to India during the Durga Puja season has ignited a firestorm of Dr Amitabh warns that the ban on hilsa fish exports from Bangladesh to India is escalating tensions between the two nations, potentially threatening diplomatic and economic cooperation. An exclusive for Different Truths. The recent ban on hilsa or ilish fish exports from Bangladesh to India during the Durga Puja season has ignited a firestorm of -
- [Focus: Assisted Suicide, Space Voting Rights & Salman Legal Controversy Heat Up](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-assisted-suicide-space-voting-rights-salman-legal-controversy-heat-up/) - Shail’s News in Verse, a blend of news and poetry, explores death tourism, voting from space, and a celebrity's legal troubles, exclusively for Different Truths. Guess karma just got tossed out of the window‘cos the Sarco pod is here to transformyou into a deserter for life at the pressof a button, breathing in nitrogenfor a Shail’s News in Verse, a blend of news and poetry, explores death tourism, voting from space, and a celebrity's legal troubles, exclusively for Different Truths. Guess karma just got tossed out of the window‘cos the Sarco pod is here to transformyou into a deserter for life at the pressof a button, breathing in nitrogenfor a -
- [Unknown Soulmate: Unveiling the Mystery of Silent Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/unknown-soulmate-unveiling-the-mystery-of-silent-love/) - Dr Pradeep’s poem glimpses a mysterious love in a dream, a silent companion whose face she knew yet didn't, exclusively for Different Truths. Somewhere far away, I glimpsed a dream,A shadow walked beside me in the twilight’s seam.A face I had never thought of, yet somehow it seemed I had known—Silent footsteps treading lightly, though I Dr Pradeep’s poem glimpses a mysterious love in a dream, a silent companion whose face she knew yet didn't, exclusively for Different Truths. Somewhere far away, I glimpsed a dream,A shadow walked beside me in the twilight’s seam.A face I had never thought of, yet somehow it seemed I had known—Silent footsteps treading lightly, though I -
- [Love in a Glass Bowl: A Deep Bond](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-in-a-glass-bowl-a-deep-bond/) - Abhilash's poem explores a man's love for a childhood symbol, highlighting the complexities of human emotion and the passage of time in a glass bowl, exclusively for Different Truths. How does a man rearA crystalline minnow fishIn a globular glass bowlFor five decades?In his mind’s glass bowl? The sparkling little minnowTenderly lifted from the stream,Fondly Abhilash's poem explores a man's love for a childhood symbol, highlighting the complexities of human emotion and the passage of time in a glass bowl, exclusively for Different Truths. How does a man rearA crystalline minnow fishIn a globular glass bowlFor five decades?In his mind’s glass bowl? The sparkling little minnowTenderly lifted from the stream,Fondly -
- [Peeping into the Court of Shah Alam II—Part One](https://www.differenttruths.com/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 any nation through which we can peep into the bygone days, sometimes being horrified or thrilled, mostly getting a slew of facts that remain unknown to 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 any nation through which we can peep into the bygone days, sometimes being horrified or thrilled, mostly getting a slew of facts that remain unknown to -
- [BhaiphoNta: Celebrating the Bond of Sibling Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/bhaiphonta-celebrating-the-bond-of-sibling-love/) - Ruchira reflects on the Bengali tradition of bhaiphoNta, a celebration of brothers' lives, highlighting its emotional and religious significance, exclusively for Different Truths. Although I am not into elaborate ritual worship with all its paraphernalia, some of its socio-religious aspects greatly appeal to me owing to their latent sentimental content and significance. One such ceremony Ruchira reflects on the Bengali tradition of bhaiphoNta, a celebration of brothers' lives, highlighting its emotional and religious significance, exclusively for Different Truths. Although I am not into elaborate ritual worship with all its paraphernalia, some of its socio-religious aspects greatly appeal to me owing to their latent sentimental content and significance. One such ceremony -
- [Focus: Roop Kanwar Case, a Deep Dive into the Psychology of the Accused](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-roop-kanwar-case-a-deep-dive-into-the-psychology-of-the-accused/) - Gautam explores Roop Kanwar's tragic death, despite her wealthy background, which sparked debate on societal attitudes towards women, family roles, and the need for social reform, exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Sati Mata Roop Kanwar’ is back in the news recently after the Rajasthan Court acquitted the last of the accused involved in the gore murder Gautam explores Roop Kanwar's tragic death, despite her wealthy background, which sparked debate on societal attitudes towards women, family roles, and the need for social reform, exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Sati Mata Roop Kanwar’ is back in the news recently after the Rajasthan Court acquitted the last of the accused involved in the gore murder -
- [Spotlight: The Timeless Beauty of the Shawl Across Cultures](https://www.differenttruths.com/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 the shawl begins in the dawn of human civilisation, an object as simple as cloth but layered with deep cultural, emotional, and practical meaning across centuries. 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 the shawl begins in the dawn of human civilisation, an object as simple as cloth but layered with deep cultural, emotional, and practical meaning across centuries. -
- [Lost in Wonder: An Endless Pursuit](https://www.differenttruths.com/lost-in-wonder-an-endless-pursuit/) - Sai Harshita’s poem is about a journey through unknown lands, seeking solace and purpose, exclusively for Different Truths. A time, a place for me to beA time for land to meet the seaTo pursue the path unknownWhile whispers and callings drone Reach up to the high endless blueA place where no memory knewAn endless quest Sai Harshita’s poem is about a journey through unknown lands, seeking solace and purpose, exclusively for Different Truths. A time, a place for me to beA time for land to meet the seaTo pursue the path unknownWhile whispers and callings drone Reach up to the high endless blueA place where no memory knewAn endless quest -
- [Spotlight: The Challenges Facing Women in the US Politics](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-the-challenges-facing-women-in-the-us-politics/) - The US presidential race reveals a nation still grappling with gender inequality, despite progress, opines Navodita, exclusively for Different Truths. As the USA votes for its president on November 5, Tuesday, the big question this time is: has America matured for its women presidential candidates? The last time Hillary Clinton was in the fray in The US presidential race reveals a nation still grappling with gender inequality, despite progress, opines Navodita, exclusively for Different Truths. As the USA votes for its president on November 5, Tuesday, the big question this time is: has America matured for its women presidential candidates? The last time Hillary Clinton was in the fray in -
- [Breaking Free: A Cry for Women's Empowerment](https://www.differenttruths.com/breaking-free-a-cry-for-womens-empowerment/) - Rajashree’s poignant poem, exclusively for Different Truths, is about a young girl, trapped in a world of fear and oppression, who yearns for freedom and empowerment. Oh, my dear daughter!You are not born free unlike othersBut everywhere in chains ofSavage preliterate, around youAnd you float in an ocean of fearsReady to sink unwillinglyIn a state Rajashree’s poignant poem, exclusively for Different Truths, is about a young girl, trapped in a world of fear and oppression, who yearns for freedom and empowerment. Oh, my dear daughter!You are not born free unlike othersBut everywhere in chains ofSavage preliterate, around youAnd you float in an ocean of fearsReady to sink unwillinglyIn a state -
- [A Saga of Diwali: Poverty, Love, and Resilience](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-saga-of-diwali-poverty-love-and-resilience/) - Dr Molly's Diwali song evokes childhood memories of a simple village celebrating harvests, while Diwali contrasts with the festive spirit of the wealthy, exclusively for Different Truths. “Ghar, ghar mein DiwaliMere ghar mein andhera…” This old Hindi song resonates within me when each Diwali stirs up my childhood memories. I grew up in a village Dr Molly's Diwali song evokes childhood memories of a simple village celebrating harvests, while Diwali contrasts with the festive spirit of the wealthy, exclusively for Different Truths. “Ghar, ghar mein DiwaliMere ghar mein andhera…” This old Hindi song resonates within me when each Diwali stirs up my childhood memories. I grew up in a village -
- [Empower the Art of Diwali: Stand with Potters in Need](https://www.differenttruths.com/empower-the-art-of-diwali-stand-with-potters-in-need/) - Diwali’s vibrant traditions, like the skillful handcrafting of diyas, are challenged by mass-produced, profit-driven Chinese lights, laments Arindam, exclusively for Different Truths. In a land of ancient traditions and light, Where Diwali’s glow heralds the night, A potter toils with skilled hands and grace, Crafting diyas that light up every space. In the heart of Diwali’s vibrant traditions, like the skillful handcrafting of diyas, are challenged by mass-produced, profit-driven Chinese lights, laments Arindam, exclusively for Different Truths. In a land of ancient traditions and light, Where Diwali’s glow heralds the night, A potter toils with skilled hands and grace, Crafting diyas that light up every space. In the heart of -
- [The Pain of Separation: An Exploration of Lost Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/paper-flowers/) - Mopuru's poem is a tale of lost love and broken dreams, where the once-vibrant world fades into a colourless, lonely existence, exclusively for DifferentTruths. Behind the kohl darkness,Broken mercury tears of pearls.If the cardboard box of dreams is opened,Many sleepless nights,Fallen crescent,Wilted stars,Fractured rainbow,Somewhere thrown sky,Salty heart’s shore,The breath being whisked by separation.The room is Mopuru's poem is a tale of lost love and broken dreams, where the once-vibrant world fades into a colourless, lonely existence, exclusively for DifferentTruths. Behind the kohl darkness,Broken mercury tears of pearls.If the cardboard box of dreams is opened,Many sleepless nights,Fallen crescent,Wilted stars,Fractured rainbow,Somewhere thrown sky,Salty heart’s shore,The breath being whisked by separation.The room is -
- [Pakistan’s Communal Violence: Redundance of Orchards and Poetry](https://www.differenttruths.com/pakistans-communal-violence-redundance-of-orchards-and-poetry/) - Azam discusses violence against Pakistan's Christian minority, urging Muslim scholars to promote religious tolerance and dialogue through symbolic gestures, exclusively for Different Truths. Violence and bigotry bide their time even under the peaceable orange and lemon groves of Pakistan’s citrus powerhouse, district Sargodha, Punjab, 241 kilometres south of Islamabad, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan’s capital. Azam discusses violence against Pakistan's Christian minority, urging Muslim scholars to promote religious tolerance and dialogue through symbolic gestures, exclusively for Different Truths. Violence and bigotry bide their time even under the peaceable orange and lemon groves of Pakistan’s citrus powerhouse, district Sargodha, Punjab, 241 kilometres south of Islamabad, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan’s capital. -
- [Spotlight: A Hard Look at Consumerism vs. Contentment](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-a-hard-look-at-consumerism-vs-contentment/) - Dhiraj questions if the rise of consumerism has led to pseudo-lifestyles affecting happiness, exclusively for DifferentTruths. I saw a dog sleeping peacefully asleep on the ground, right before the entrance to a branded store. The stark contrast between the branding of the store and the simplicity of the dog’s situation offers a rich canvas for Dhiraj questions if the rise of consumerism has led to pseudo-lifestyles affecting happiness, exclusively for DifferentTruths. I saw a dog sleeping peacefully asleep on the ground, right before the entrance to a branded store. The stark contrast between the branding of the store and the simplicity of the dog’s situation offers a rich canvas for -
- [From Drowning to Thriving: A Saga of Triumph](https://www.differenttruths.com/from-drowning-to-thriving-a-saga-of-triumph/) - Dr Molly's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, explores her traumatic childhood fear of the ocean, which persists even in dreams. Many a time tumultuousoceans, giant waveswith dark interiors rising up to devour all come as as dreams terrificjolting me up fromsleep...never, ever can I explore, enjoy the undulating beauty of the waves...they stir up my Dr Molly's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, explores her traumatic childhood fear of the ocean, which persists even in dreams. Many a time tumultuousoceans, giant waveswith dark interiors rising up to devour all come as as dreams terrificjolting me up fromsleep...never, ever can I explore, enjoy the undulating beauty of the waves...they stir up my -
- [Infernos: A Glimpse into the Cycle of Life and Death](https://www.differenttruths.com/infernos-a-glimpse-into-the-cycle-of-life-and-death/) - Gopal's poem explores life and death cycles, evoking empathy and existential angst, exclusively for Different Truths, through a tragic bird's tragic demise. I saw a tiny bird mauled by a wild dogThe trees around my house mourn this. I hold the bird gently and gauge the depthof her wound. The life is gradually leaving her Gopal's poem explores life and death cycles, evoking empathy and existential angst, exclusively for Different Truths, through a tragic bird's tragic demise. I saw a tiny bird mauled by a wild dogThe trees around my house mourn this. I hold the bird gently and gauge the depthof her wound. The life is gradually leaving her -
- [Tanka Poetry and Social Commentary: A Powerful Combination](https://www.differenttruths.com/tanka-poetry-and-social-commentary-a-powerful-combination/) - Hema reviews Dr Pravat Kumar Padhy's tanka poem, I am a Woman, exclusively for Different Truths, highlighting its poignant exploration of women's struggles and resilience. ‘Dedicated to all women who symbolise beauty, love, kindness, compassion, well-being, harmony and creation….’ The above lines in the collection “I am a Woman” struck a chord instantly and enticed Hema reviews Dr Pravat Kumar Padhy's tanka poem, I am a Woman, exclusively for Different Truths, highlighting its poignant exploration of women's struggles and resilience. ‘Dedicated to all women who symbolise beauty, love, kindness, compassion, well-being, harmony and creation….’ The above lines in the collection “I am a Woman” struck a chord instantly and enticed -
- [Spotlight: The Life and Times of Rishi Vedvyas](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-the-life-and-times-of-rishi-vedvyas/) - There are conflicting claims regarding the birthplace of the great Rishi Vedvyas. One school of thought says that he belonged to Vedvyas, Sundergarh, Odisha. Sreemati recounts the lore about the Rishi in this exclusive report to Different Truths. Harihara Panda chose the perfect day to leave for heavenly abode. It was Mahashivratri. He had also chosen the There are conflicting claims regarding the birthplace of the great Rishi Vedvyas. One school of thought says that he belonged to Vedvyas, Sundergarh, Odisha. Sreemati recounts the lore about the Rishi in this exclusive report to Different Truths. Harihara Panda chose the perfect day to leave for heavenly abode. It was Mahashivratri. He had also chosen the -
- [Love and Deep Dive into the Making of Fatal Encounter](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-and-deep-dive-into-the-making-of-fatal-encounter/) - Zagan, a bio-engineered human, seeks to dominate through power and politics in 2021. Fenneck, Rich, and Nick must stop him. Sukanya interviews Patreck Farley, exclusively for Different Truths/ Zagan, a bio-genetically enhanced human is looking at furthering human evolution through brute force and politics. It's the year 2021 and it's up to Fenneck, Rich and Zagan, a bio-engineered human, seeks to dominate through power and politics in 2021. Fenneck, Rich, and Nick must stop him. Sukanya interviews Patreck Farley, exclusively for Different Truths/ Zagan, a bio-genetically enhanced human is looking at furthering human evolution through brute force and politics. It's the year 2021 and it's up to Fenneck, Rich and -
- [The Disappearing Dew](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-disappearing-dew/) - The pastVanishes like the morning dew,And eyes get wet with tears formemories that felt good.The sorrows and the joy ,In an infinite domain of light and shadeilluminate our short sojournUnder an unyielding firmness in cold coherence .The mourners in their turnMourn adequately confirming theirbolted sympathyLife slips in to a saddened graveyardThat sleeps underneath a groveMurmurs The pastVanishes like the morning dew,And eyes get wet with tears formemories that felt good.The sorrows and the joy ,In an infinite domain of light and shadeilluminate our short sojournUnder an unyielding firmness in cold coherence .The mourners in their turnMourn adequately confirming theirbolted sympathyLife slips in to a saddened graveyardThat sleeps underneath a groveMurmurs -
- [Finding Faith and Focus in Nichiren Buddhism](https://www.differenttruths.com/finding-faith-and-focus-in-nichiren-buddhism/) - Ruchira describes her journey from skepticism to spiritual awakening, her experience with Nichiren Buddhism and its transformative power, exclusively for Different Truths. For me, 'religion' is neither the pivot point of life per se nor sine qua non of existence on this planet. Having said that, I confess I never advocated any blasphemy or sacrilege towards any sect. To Ruchira describes her journey from skepticism to spiritual awakening, her experience with Nichiren Buddhism and its transformative power, exclusively for Different Truths. For me, 'religion' is neither the pivot point of life per se nor sine qua non of existence on this planet. Having said that, I confess I never advocated any blasphemy or sacrilege towards any sect. To -
- [Love in the Face of Adversity: Stories of Resilience](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-in-the-face-of-adversity-stories-of-resilience/) - Monika's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, highlights the power of resistance in the face of suppression, turning pain into power and silence into a defiance symphony. Bury the truth,and watch a revolution rise. Silence a poet, and their words will reverberate through time. Erase a dreamer’s canvas, and see them paint the skies. Doubt a Monika's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, highlights the power of resistance in the face of suppression, turning pain into power and silence into a defiance symphony. Bury the truth,and watch a revolution rise. Silence a poet, and their words will reverberate through time. Erase a dreamer’s canvas, and see them paint the skies. Doubt a -
- [Spotlight: The Importance of Logical Critique in a Satire-Driven World](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-the-importance-of-logical-critique-in-a-satire-driven-world/) - Satire's rise in public discourse has overshadowed logical critique. Monika explores the reasons behind this shift and its implications, exclusively for Different Truths. In an age characterised by rapid communication and the proliferation of social media, the landscape of public discourse has undergone significant transformation. One of the most notable shifts has been the rising Satire's rise in public discourse has overshadowed logical critique. Monika explores the reasons behind this shift and its implications, exclusively for Different Truths. In an age characterised by rapid communication and the proliferation of social media, the landscape of public discourse has undergone significant transformation. One of the most notable shifts has been the rising -
- [Finding Love in the Storms of Life](https://www.differenttruths.com/finding-love-in-the-storms-of-life/) - Francesco’s evocative poem is about the journey of life that is filled with beauty, love, and challenges, exclusively for Different Truths. Still time to livethe beautiful seasons of lifein the heart's forward stepsin the romances of destinyand also, in storms.We are dancing soulsin the path of the Francesco’s evocative poem is about the journey of life that is filled with beauty, love, and challenges, exclusively for Different Truths. Still time to livethe beautiful seasons of lifein the heart's forward stepsin the romances of destinyand also, in storms.We are dancing soulsin the path of the -
- [How to Become a Master of Storytelling in Journalism](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-to-become-a-master-of-storytelling-in-journalism/) - Dr Navodita emphasises that reporting involves more than just facts; it involves storytelling, research, empathy, understanding context, and objectively conveying truths. An exclusive for Different Truths. Reporting is not just about telling the way it is. It is alright to be there on the field, take the shots, and gather some raw footage, write a Dr Navodita emphasises that reporting involves more than just facts; it involves storytelling, research, empathy, understanding context, and objectively conveying truths. An exclusive for Different Truths. Reporting is not just about telling the way it is. It is alright to be there on the field, take the shots, and gather some raw footage, write a -
- [How We Returned from the Tunnel of Death!](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-we-returned-from-the-tunnel-of-death/) - The aircraft was fated for ditching, gliding straight along the channel south of the Cochin sailing club, the crew prepared for the SOP rehearsed live emergency and escape drills. As the altimeter was winding down it appeared as if time compression was taking place. Slowly the aircraft was rounded off into the landing attitude, missing the fishing The aircraft was fated for ditching, gliding straight along the channel south of the Cochin sailing club, the crew prepared for the SOP rehearsed live emergency and escape drills. As the altimeter was winding down it appeared as if time compression was taking place. Slowly the aircraft was rounded off into the landing attitude, missing the fishing -
- [The History of the Iteru – The Nile](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-history-of-the-iteru-the-nile/) - The Nile which is one of the longest rivers in the world passes through nine countries in Africa before it reaches Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea. It covers from start to finish a length of 4000 miles, flowing south to north, of which only 900 miles actually go through Egypt. The origins of this legendary The Nile which is one of the longest rivers in the world passes through nine countries in Africa before it reaches Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea. It covers from start to finish a length of 4000 miles, flowing south to north, of which only 900 miles actually go through Egypt. The origins of this legendary -
- [The Ultimate Escape: Commander Tomy's Journey to Self-Discovery](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-ultimate-escape-commander-tomys-journey-to-self-discovery/) - On the 78th Independence Day, Pragya Bajpai shared a Naval Officer's adventurous journey across oceans, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of exploring limitless seas, exclusively for Different Truths. The taste of freedom is universally like a breath of fresh air after being confined in a closed room for too long but what if the confinement On the 78th Independence Day, Pragya Bajpai shared a Naval Officer's adventurous journey across oceans, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of exploring limitless seas, exclusively for Different Truths. The taste of freedom is universally like a breath of fresh air after being confined in a closed room for too long but what if the confinement -
- [River Crossings and Predators: The Thrills of the Great Migration](https://www.differenttruths.com/river-crossings-and-predators-the-thrills-of-the-great-migration/) - Sudarshana chronicles the perilous journey of millions of herbivores during the Great Migration in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, exclusively for Different Truths. Acacia, baranite, cotton, and sausage trees dot the endless green-gold veld grassland, with random kopje breaks spread across. Highly poisonous candelabra cactus trees add to the allure. By mid-June, the long rains had Sudarshana chronicles the perilous journey of millions of herbivores during the Great Migration in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, exclusively for Different Truths. Acacia, baranite, cotton, and sausage trees dot the endless green-gold veld grassland, with random kopje breaks spread across. Highly poisonous candelabra cactus trees add to the allure. By mid-June, the long rains had -
- [Explore the Wonders of the Great Rift Valley](https://www.differenttruths.com/explore-the-wonders-of-the-great-rift-valley/) - Discover the breathtaking beauty of Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, two of Africa's most iconic wildlife destinations, with Sudarshana, exclusively for Different Truths. Serengeti is a land where the earth curls down at the far horizon and the abundant sky overhead bends over to pick up the curling edges. There is nothing to break your line Discover the breathtaking beauty of Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, two of Africa's most iconic wildlife destinations, with Sudarshana, exclusively for Different Truths. Serengeti is a land where the earth curls down at the far horizon and the abundant sky overhead bends over to pick up the curling edges. There is nothing to break your line -
- [Were the Shackles of Autism Broken for Martino?](https://www.differenttruths.com/were-the-shackles-of-autism-broken-for-martino/) - Osman investigates the life of Martino, a person with autism, as a part of the Special Feature. A Different Truths exclusive. Life in its apex, beneath, length, breadth, width, corner, behind Semper et ubique edifies us how to live our lives in dark and times of illumination. Healthy living is not to be in splendid health Osman investigates the life of Martino, a person with autism, as a part of the Special Feature. A Different Truths exclusive. Life in its apex, beneath, length, breadth, width, corner, behind Semper et ubique edifies us how to live our lives in dark and times of illumination. Healthy living is not to be in splendid health -
- [Spotlight: Environmental Awareness Through Dance](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-environmental-awareness-through-dance/) - Dr Dipanwita Sengupta, a celebrated dance artist, has recently showcased her artistry and dedication at her dance academy, Kaleidoscope, reports Pousali, exclusively for Different Truths. t’s truly inspiring to witness Dr. Dipanwita Sengupta’s incredible journey from a dedicated researcher to a celebrated dance artist. Her transformation has not only been remarkable but also deeply impactful Dr Dipanwita Sengupta, a celebrated dance artist, has recently showcased her artistry and dedication at her dance academy, Kaleidoscope, reports Pousali, exclusively for Different Truths. t’s truly inspiring to witness Dr. Dipanwita Sengupta’s incredible journey from a dedicated researcher to a celebrated dance artist. Her transformation has not only been remarkable but also deeply impactful -
- [A Struggle for Survival & Endurance in a Post-Abhaya City ](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-struggle-for-survival-endurance-in-a-post-abhaya-city/) - Gopal's protest poem, exclusively for Different Truths, depicts a city's streets filled with defiance, questioning rulers' ability to ignore demands before change becomes too strong. Abhaya’s are flying over the city corner leavingone world in their wake, looking for answers. A blank and boundless expanse too vast to comprehendand the world beneath that surrounds the Gopal's protest poem, exclusively for Different Truths, depicts a city's streets filled with defiance, questioning rulers' ability to ignore demands before change becomes too strong. Abhaya’s are flying over the city corner leavingone world in their wake, looking for answers. A blank and boundless expanse too vast to comprehendand the world beneath that surrounds the -
- [The Focus: Mihirr Upadhyay's Love for Filmmaking](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-focus-mihir-upadhyays-love-for-filmmaking-2/) - Sukanya (SBM) interviews Mihirr Upadhyay (MU), an award-winning filmmaker known for compelling narratives and social impact and a rising force in the Indian film industry. This is an exclusive for DifferentTruths. Mihirr Upadhyay, an emerging filmmaker, made his mark with his debut film, "Good Night. Sleep Tight," captivating audiences with its engaging narrative. His subsequent Sukanya (SBM) interviews Mihirr Upadhyay (MU), an award-winning filmmaker known for compelling narratives and social impact and a rising force in the Indian film industry. This is an exclusive for DifferentTruths. Mihirr Upadhyay, an emerging filmmaker, made his mark with his debut film, "Good Night. Sleep Tight," captivating audiences with its engaging narrative. His subsequent -
- [The Unexpected Love Story: A Rom-Com, Ogo Bideshini](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-unexpected-love-story-a-rom-com-ogo-bideshini/) - Ruchira reviews Ogo Bideshini, a Bengali rom-com that challenges stereotypes about white women and Indian families, featuring an Indian man's English girlfriend, exclusively for DifferentTruths. The majority of us Indians generally harbour a strong bias against white women whom we tend to consider coquettish, nay promiscuous, fun-loving, party animals. They would abhor settling down in Ruchira reviews Ogo Bideshini, a Bengali rom-com that challenges stereotypes about white women and Indian families, featuring an Indian man's English girlfriend, exclusively for DifferentTruths. The majority of us Indians generally harbour a strong bias against white women whom we tend to consider coquettish, nay promiscuous, fun-loving, party animals. They would abhor settling down in -
- [Mahalaya: Ya Devi!](https://www.differenttruths.com/mahalaya-ya-devi/) - Sunita remembers the Mahalaya, when the Goddess is invoked to drive away darkness from our lives. A poem for the Durga Puja, in Different Truths. She of the allied forces,He of the foe,She of the lion,He of the buffalo.Symbolise victories,Ethical historiesCome together, fight,Of dawn overnight.Mahalaya brings us new light,As we open our sight.To drive away darkness Sunita remembers the Mahalaya, when the Goddess is invoked to drive away darkness from our lives. A poem for the Durga Puja, in Different Truths. She of the allied forces,He of the foe,She of the lion,He of the buffalo.Symbolise victories,Ethical historiesCome together, fight,Of dawn overnight.Mahalaya brings us new light,As we open our sight.To drive away darkness -
- [Life's Challenges: A Journey of Love, Loss, and Hope](https://www.differenttruths.com/lifes-challenges-a-journey-of-love-loss-and-hope/) - Sanjukta's poem, exclusively for DifferentTruths, delves into the enigmatic nature of decay, highlighting the inescapable decline of life's relentless pace. It wasn’t decayWhen the milk toothTumbled outA set of new teethAppeared at lightning speedWas it decayWhen power glassesWere fitted on the perfect eyesThat looked perfectBut saw so littleThen decay went unnoticedNone noticed the slow and Sanjukta's poem, exclusively for DifferentTruths, delves into the enigmatic nature of decay, highlighting the inescapable decline of life's relentless pace. It wasn’t decayWhen the milk toothTumbled outA set of new teethAppeared at lightning speedWas it decayWhen power glassesWere fitted on the perfect eyesThat looked perfectBut saw so littleThen decay went unnoticedNone noticed the slow and -
- [Love Lost, Hope Found: A Journey Through Despair](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-lost-hope-found-a-journey-through-despair/) - Sangeeta's poem explores despair, hopelessness, and oppression, highlighting the danger of misogyny and the need to hold onto hope, exclusively for Different Truths. In the icy world of despair,I tried to ignite some flame in The tendrils of my heart,And add a dash of flavour,To brew some life.BUTTo my surpriseI found rigid towersThat kept no Sangeeta's poem explores despair, hopelessness, and oppression, highlighting the danger of misogyny and the need to hold onto hope, exclusively for Different Truths. In the icy world of despair,I tried to ignite some flame in The tendrils of my heart,And add a dash of flavour,To brew some life.BUTTo my surpriseI found rigid towersThat kept no -
- [The Psychology of Love and Nature: Understanding Human Connection](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-psychology-of-love-and-nature-understanding-human-connection/) - In this anthology of invited poetry, The Violet Sun, Editor Inam Hussain Begg Mullick, in his prefatory note quotes T.S. Eliot on poetry: “..the more perfect the artist, the more perfectly will the mind digest and transmute the passions which are its material.” Further, Eliot adds: “The poet’s mind is in fact a receptacle for In this anthology of invited poetry, The Violet Sun, Editor Inam Hussain Begg Mullick, in his prefatory note quotes T.S. Eliot on poetry: “..the more perfect the artist, the more perfectly will the mind digest and transmute the passions which are its material.” Further, Eliot adds: “The poet’s mind is in fact a receptacle for -
- [Discovering the Hidden Gems of Keki Daruwalla's Poetry](https://www.differenttruths.com/discovering-the-hidden-gems-of-keki-daruwallas-poetry/) - Keki N Daruwalla is decorated police personnel, a security consultant brushing shoulders with the Prime Minister of India, politics, poetry, short stories, novels – a kaleidoscope in motion. Urna in a candid interview, featuring the life and times of the celebrated poet. An exclusive for Different Truths. Urna Bose recites two poems by Keki Daruwalla Keki N Daruwalla is decorated police personnel, a security consultant brushing shoulders with the Prime Minister of India, politics, poetry, short stories, novels – a kaleidoscope in motion. Urna in a candid interview, featuring the life and times of the celebrated poet. An exclusive for Different Truths. Urna Bose recites two poems by Keki Daruwalla -
- [Gulmohar Glances: Fragility and Intensity of Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/gulmohar-glances-fragility-and-intensity-of-love/) - A breezy love poem by Deeya, exclusively for DifferentTruths.com I move about in haunchesstumbled ways among frozen silencesyour eyes gyrated the curves of my far-flung thoughtschampak odours in dreamsI dared not… We have left our A breezy love poem by Deeya, exclusively for DifferentTruths.com I move about in haunchesstumbled ways among frozen silencesyour eyes gyrated the curves of my far-flung thoughtschampak odours in dreamsI dared not… We have left our -
- [Basudhara Roy's Poetic Exploration of the Self and the World](https://www.differenttruths.com/basudhara-roys-poetic-exploration-of-the-self-and-the-world/) - Basudhara Roy's "Inhabiting" is a collection of poetry that explores the complexities of life through a deeply personal lens, reviews Dr Sutanuka, exclusively for DifferentTruths.com Basudhara Roy is an academic and poet based in Jamshedpur. Inhabiting is her third collection of poetry. “..braided together in an existential exploration of the self in the world and Basudhara Roy's "Inhabiting" is a collection of poetry that explores the complexities of life through a deeply personal lens, reviews Dr Sutanuka, exclusively for DifferentTruths.com Basudhara Roy is an academic and poet based in Jamshedpur. Inhabiting is her third collection of poetry. “..braided together in an existential exploration of the self in the world and -
- [The Love Songs of Nature](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-love-songs-of-nature/) - Mopuru's poem explores the symphony of nature, highlighting the beautiful connections and love that exist worldwide, exclusively for DifferentTruths. A lonely cloud sings rain tune for the beloved earth.The moon sings the song of the moonlight for the embrace of beloved.The Sampangi flower sings the song of fragrance for her beloved honeybee.The cuckoo sings melodious Mopuru's poem explores the symphony of nature, highlighting the beautiful connections and love that exist worldwide, exclusively for DifferentTruths. A lonely cloud sings rain tune for the beloved earth.The moon sings the song of the moonlight for the embrace of beloved.The Sampangi flower sings the song of fragrance for her beloved honeybee.The cuckoo sings melodious -
- [The Focus of Reality: Understanding Our Perceptions](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-focus-of-reality-understanding-our-perceptions/) - The Power of Perspective: Understanding Different Realities Reality is like a kaleidoscope. A hundred different views from every little change of the angle you view it from. Except in reality’s case, that angle happens to be the truth. What you know or don’t know doesn’t matter. People who don't want to believe the facts render The Power of Perspective: Understanding Different Realities Reality is like a kaleidoscope. A hundred different views from every little change of the angle you view it from. Except in reality’s case, that angle happens to be the truth. What you know or don’t know doesn’t matter. People who don't want to believe the facts render -
- [The Affair Between Rain and Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-affair-between-rain-and-love/) - Rajashree's poignant poem explores the profound connection between rain and the human experience. The downpour is a metaphor for both sorrow and joy, exclusively for Different Truths. Rain, Rain, Rain,Oh, dear sky, you rain!Soak deeply the earth and the mountainsAnd so also sympathiseThe abjected lover’s puzzled brain.The drops of your rain appearAs if streams of Rajashree's poignant poem explores the profound connection between rain and the human experience. The downpour is a metaphor for both sorrow and joy, exclusively for Different Truths. Rain, Rain, Rain,Oh, dear sky, you rain!Soak deeply the earth and the mountainsAnd so also sympathiseThe abjected lover’s puzzled brain.The drops of your rain appearAs if streams of -
- [The Love of a Mother: Overcoming Societal Barriers](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-love-of-a-mother-overcoming-societal-barriers/) - Ruchira shares her 30-year breastfeeding experience, sparking criticism and reflecting on societal attitudes towards motherhood and the double standards women face, exclusively for Different Truths. Thirty years ago, one day during post-partum quarantine, I was suckling my infant in the living room of the maika (dad’s home) when Rima, a friend of mine who had Ruchira shares her 30-year breastfeeding experience, sparking criticism and reflecting on societal attitudes towards motherhood and the double standards women face, exclusively for Different Truths. Thirty years ago, one day during post-partum quarantine, I was suckling my infant in the living room of the maika (dad’s home) when Rima, a friend of mine who had -
- [Focus: The Thrilling Climax of Munjya](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-the-thrilling-climax-of-munjya/) - Sukanya reviews Munjya is a supernatural comedy horror film that explores an Indian folklore legend through a modern lens, blending humour and suspense exclusively for Different Truths. Munjya, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language supernatural comedy horror film that captivates with its blend of folklore, humor, and horror. Starring Sharvari, Abhay Verma, Sukanya reviews Munjya is a supernatural comedy horror film that explores an Indian folklore legend through a modern lens, blending humour and suspense exclusively for Different Truths. Munjya, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language supernatural comedy horror film that captivates with its blend of folklore, humor, and horror. Starring Sharvari, Abhay Verma, -
- [A Heartfelt Exploration of Hope and Destiny](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-heartfelt-exploration-of-hope-and-destiny/) - Sai's reflective poem is about a timeless journey of discovery and self-discovery, exclusively for Different Truths. A time a place for me to beA time for land to meet the seaTo pursue the path unknownWhile whispers and callings droneReach up to the high, endless blueA place where no memory knewAn endless quest hauntsA place where Sai's reflective poem is about a timeless journey of discovery and self-discovery, exclusively for Different Truths. A time a place for me to beA time for land to meet the seaTo pursue the path unknownWhile whispers and callings droneReach up to the high, endless blueA place where no memory knewAn endless quest hauntsA place where -
- [The Love of Rain: A Sensory Experience](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-love-of-rain-a-sensory-experience/) - Shalini's poem explores a writer experiencing creative block who finds inspiration in rainy days and children's playful antics for Different Truths. Sitting by my windowenjoying the pouring rainas it rattles against my window pane.The pen in my hand, ready to writewith all my might, I tryI am afraid,I cannot hear my inner voice;sitting and staring Shalini's poem explores a writer experiencing creative block who finds inspiration in rainy days and children's playful antics for Different Truths. Sitting by my windowenjoying the pouring rainas it rattles against my window pane.The pen in my hand, ready to writewith all my might, I tryI am afraid,I cannot hear my inner voice;sitting and staring -
- [ The Silent Suffering of Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-silent-suffereing-of-love/) - Francesco's poem is about a silent cry that emerges in the depths of the soul, a plea for authenticity amidst the world's noise, exclusively for Different Truths. Tear the fleshtear the silenceof the silent destinydisperse the tearspearls of lightof watersgiven birth and birthlike dropsof memorymigrated from the heartto the sky.Move the skinsink the rootsin the Francesco's poem is about a silent cry that emerges in the depths of the soul, a plea for authenticity amidst the world's noise, exclusively for Different Truths. Tear the fleshtear the silenceof the silent destinydisperse the tearspearls of lightof watersgiven birth and birthlike dropsof memorymigrated from the heartto the sky.Move the skinsink the rootsin the -
- [The Love of Sight: Celebrating the Gift of Vision](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-love-of-sight-celebrating-the-gift-of-vision/) - A simple eye problem turned into a journey of self-discovery, exploring the complexities of language, medical science, and the poetic significance of eyes, states Dr Swaraj, exclusively for Different Truths. “We begin in infancy by establishing correspondence of eyes with eyes.” – Robert Frost Slightly blurred vision and blinding headlamps of vehicles make night driving A simple eye problem turned into a journey of self-discovery, exploring the complexities of language, medical science, and the poetic significance of eyes, states Dr Swaraj, exclusively for Different Truths. “We begin in infancy by establishing correspondence of eyes with eyes.” – Robert Frost Slightly blurred vision and blinding headlamps of vehicles make night driving -
- [Rediscovering "Arabindric" Rabindranath in a New Light](https://www.differenttruths.com/rediscovering-arabindric-rabindranath-in-a-new-light/) - Tagore's life and work were explored in the event "Aaj Ele Notun Beshe," revealing his connections to rustic music, Baul traditions, and Sufi philosophy, reports Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths. For the vast majority of Bengali cultural aficionados and literature lovers, Rabindranath Tagore continues to be an enigma that canbe completely unravelled, however, hard one Tagore's life and work were explored in the event "Aaj Ele Notun Beshe," revealing his connections to rustic music, Baul traditions, and Sufi philosophy, reports Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths. For the vast majority of Bengali cultural aficionados and literature lovers, Rabindranath Tagore continues to be an enigma that canbe completely unravelled, however, hard one -
- [Nature's Playground: The Beauty and Terror of the Sea](https://www.differenttruths.com/natures-playground-the-beauty-and-terror-of-the-sea/) - Shalini's poem is about a moment of tranquillity by the sea that turns into a terrifying encounter with its wrath, exclusively for Different Truths. Sitting upon a rockfacing the big blue seaI hear whispersfrom the sea as the water comesswooshing around mewith splish and a splashthey wet me from top to toe,a howl and growltells Shalini's poem is about a moment of tranquillity by the sea that turns into a terrifying encounter with its wrath, exclusively for Different Truths. Sitting upon a rockfacing the big blue seaI hear whispersfrom the sea as the water comesswooshing around mewith splish and a splashthey wet me from top to toe,a howl and growltells -
- [The Power of Love: Remembering a National Hero](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-power-of-love-remembering-a-national-hero/) - Anila's poem pays tribute to Rehan, a fallen leader, expressing grief, anger, and loss, exclusively for Different Truths. The feeling of losing a leader A compassionate young man.My heart wrenches, my soul shatters,As I watch our country's pride disintegrate.I can't find the words to express,The pain that cuts me deep.I am alive, but inside I Anila's poem pays tribute to Rehan, a fallen leader, expressing grief, anger, and loss, exclusively for Different Truths. The feeling of losing a leader A compassionate young man.My heart wrenches, my soul shatters,As I watch our country's pride disintegrate.I can't find the words to express,The pain that cuts me deep.I am alive, but inside I -
- [How to Make Storytime a Magical Experience](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-to-make-storytime-a-magical-experience/) - Sarika emphasises the profound impact of stories on imagination, character development, and lasting memories, emphasising the importance of reading and storytelling exclusively for Different Truths. I have fond memories of the captivating stories that filled my childhood with wonder, especially those shared during precious moments with my maternal grandfather. Storytime with him was a magical Sarika emphasises the profound impact of stories on imagination, character development, and lasting memories, emphasising the importance of reading and storytelling exclusively for Different Truths. I have fond memories of the captivating stories that filled my childhood with wonder, especially those shared during precious moments with my maternal grandfather. Storytime with him was a magical -
- [The Watch: A Window to the Past, Present, and Future](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-watch-a-window-to-the-past-present-and-future/) - Dr. Sanjukta's poem highlights the fleeting nature of time and the importance of making the most of every moment, exclusively for Different Truths. “It’s time you had a watch,”She said,In middle-schoolMy watch-less right wristWas a butt of ridiculeNow the watchClasping my right wristWatches me more thanI watch its faceFramed in a crystal discNow I watchMore Dr. Sanjukta's poem highlights the fleeting nature of time and the importance of making the most of every moment, exclusively for Different Truths. “It’s time you had a watch,”She said,In middle-schoolMy watch-less right wristWas a butt of ridiculeNow the watchClasping my right wristWatches me more thanI watch its faceFramed in a crystal discNow I watchMore -
- [A Quiet Place: Day One — The Terror of the Unknown](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-quiet-place-day-one-the-terror-of-the-unknown/) - Sukanya reviews A Quiet Place: Day One, which is about a terminally ill woman and her nurse in post-apocalyptic New York City, exclusively for Different Truths. In *A Quiet Place: Day One*, the story starts at a hospice just outside New York City. Here, Samira "Sam" (Lupita Nyong'o), a terminally ill cancer patient, lives with Sukanya reviews A Quiet Place: Day One, which is about a terminally ill woman and her nurse in post-apocalyptic New York City, exclusively for Different Truths. In *A Quiet Place: Day One*, the story starts at a hospice just outside New York City. Here, Samira "Sam" (Lupita Nyong'o), a terminally ill cancer patient, lives with -
- [Finding Peace in the Face of Loss of Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/finding-peace-in-the-face-of-loss-of-love/) - Monika's poem, a message from a departed soul, encourages us to find comfort in the enduring spirit that transcends physical existence, exclusively for Different Truths. Let no tears fall at my earthly dust.I am not there; I have risen beyond what I was before.Look for me in the warmth of the sun, the finesse of Monika's poem, a message from a departed soul, encourages us to find comfort in the enduring spirit that transcends physical existence, exclusively for Different Truths. Let no tears fall at my earthly dust.I am not there; I have risen beyond what I was before.Look for me in the warmth of the sun, the finesse of -
- [The Cloud: A Liberator of Love in Manikbabur Megh](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-cloud-a-liberator-of-love-in-manikbabur-megh/) - Manikbabur Megh, a Bengali film, gained cultural traction in an exclusive interview with Gopa for Different Truths, discussing themes, characters, language, and production challenges. It was almost the beginning of June. Kolkata’s first strong showers had refreshed the polluted city in all its glory. People were leaving OTT platforms and hitting the cinemas all over India Manikbabur Megh, a Bengali film, gained cultural traction in an exclusive interview with Gopa for Different Truths, discussing themes, characters, language, and production challenges. It was almost the beginning of June. Kolkata’s first strong showers had refreshed the polluted city in all its glory. People were leaving OTT platforms and hitting the cinemas all over India -
- [Love and Loss: Coping with Grief and Moving Forward](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-and-loss-coping-with-grief-and-moving-forward/) - Samina's poem explores a complex relationship, expressing love for a distant and self-destructive person, reflecting on personal experiences, exclusively for Different Truths. I want you to know that I am not praying for the skies to turn a darker shade of blue.I never did; I never have.At most, I pray for greens, yellows and oranges, Samina's poem explores a complex relationship, expressing love for a distant and self-destructive person, reflecting on personal experiences, exclusively for Different Truths. I want you to know that I am not praying for the skies to turn a darker shade of blue.I never did; I never have.At most, I pray for greens, yellows and oranges, -
- [A River of Love, Hope and Courage](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-river-of-love-hope-and-courage/) - Francesco's heart finds solace and inspiration in the rhythm of life's pulse, exclusively for Different Truths. In every breaththat flows through the veinsthe will to livebeats hardand in living blooda raging riverdrowns my heartof love and courage.Inside my poemsthe soul freedissolves every verband my versesthey breathe the enchantmentand the profound meaningof the beauty of life. Francesco's heart finds solace and inspiration in the rhythm of life's pulse, exclusively for Different Truths. In every breaththat flows through the veinsthe will to livebeats hardand in living blooda raging riverdrowns my heartof love and courage.Inside my poemsthe soul freedissolves every verband my versesthey breathe the enchantmentand the profound meaningof the beauty of life. -
- [Focus: Razia's Rebirth, a Tale of Hope and Resilience](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-razias-rebirth-a-tale-of-hope-and-resilience/) - The Taliban replaced Mujahadeen terrorists in Ketaki's story, revealing their sinister realities. Ishara, a newborn baby, is wrongly implicated in murder. How does it end? An exclusive for Different Truths. It was nearly midnight. The sky had gone blurred after all the stars in the Milky Way dimmed following the mizzling downpour. The moon had The Taliban replaced Mujahadeen terrorists in Ketaki's story, revealing their sinister realities. Ishara, a newborn baby, is wrongly implicated in murder. How does it end? An exclusive for Different Truths. It was nearly midnight. The sky had gone blurred after all the stars in the Milky Way dimmed following the mizzling downpour. The moon had -
- ["Do Better": Award-Winning Director Tackles Racism in PWIs with New Project](https://www.differenttruths.com/do-better-award-winning-director-tackles-racism-in-pwis-with-new-project/) - Scott Westerman, a multi-talented artist, actor, director, and educator, discusses his creative process, artistic influences, and the future of the arts in an exclusive interview with Sukanya, for Different Truths. Scott Westerman is the founding Artistic Director of Go To Productions, a 501©3 nonprofit that develops projects that explore the nexus between live theatre and film. Scott Westerman, a multi-talented artist, actor, director, and educator, discusses his creative process, artistic influences, and the future of the arts in an exclusive interview with Sukanya, for Different Truths. Scott Westerman is the founding Artistic Director of Go To Productions, a 501©3 nonprofit that develops projects that explore the nexus between live theatre and film. -
- [Love in the Rain: A Jaipur Adventure](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-in-the-rain-a-jaipur-adventure/) - Dr Shalini's prose poem, vividly captures a night of rain and urban adventure, exploring themes of friendship, resilience, and joy, exclusively for Different Truths. Through torrential rain, I ventured out to meet a friend, underestimated by the gentle downpour that later threatened to submerge the city. While savouring Biryani, Dal tadka with Chapati and Curd, Dr Shalini's prose poem, vividly captures a night of rain and urban adventure, exploring themes of friendship, resilience, and joy, exclusively for Different Truths. Through torrential rain, I ventured out to meet a friend, underestimated by the gentle downpour that later threatened to submerge the city. While savouring Biryani, Dal tadka with Chapati and Curd, -
- [Breaking Free: The Nighttime Escape of the Captive Soul](https://www.differenttruths.com/breaking-free-the-nighttime-escape-of-the-captive-soul/) - Sangeeta's poem is about a prisoner of dreams who yearned for freedom, finding solace in the night's whispered secrets, exclusively for Different Truths. When the night skyPainted dots,And all were transferredIn the land of dreams.She basked in the little delight,The solitary night offered,Though it was within her confinementShe knew she couldn’t tread beyond andInhale in Sangeeta's poem is about a prisoner of dreams who yearned for freedom, finding solace in the night's whispered secrets, exclusively for Different Truths. When the night skyPainted dots,And all were transferredIn the land of dreams.She basked in the little delight,The solitary night offered,Though it was within her confinementShe knew she couldn’t tread beyond andInhale in -
- [A Culinary Love Story: The Evolution of Indian Gastronomy](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-culinary-love-story-the-evolution-of-indian-gastronomy/) - Ruchira explores the culinary revolution in Indian cuisine, highlighting the fusion of traditional and global flavours, particularly the use of mayonnaise and Kasundi condiments, exclusively for Different Truths. Indian cuisine has evolved due to colonial influences and globalisation. The traditional Indian cuisine is rare now. Fusion cuisine is more common. It is no surprise to Ruchira explores the culinary revolution in Indian cuisine, highlighting the fusion of traditional and global flavours, particularly the use of mayonnaise and Kasundi condiments, exclusively for Different Truths. Indian cuisine has evolved due to colonial influences and globalisation. The traditional Indian cuisine is rare now. Fusion cuisine is more common. It is no surprise to -
- [The Pain of Lost Love: Regret and Reconciliation](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-pain-of-lost-love-regret-and-reconciliation/) - Sunanda's poem explores loss, regret, and human existence, highlighting despair and loneliness. It delves into identity, purpose, and individual fate, exclusively for Different Truths. Garnering a distressed heartThat is eroding awayWith regular intervalsStanding up now, I amHaving been in a remorseful gestureI resemble a loser of the game of dice.When lengthening eyesightFind the frontal area Sunanda's poem explores loss, regret, and human existence, highlighting despair and loneliness. It delves into identity, purpose, and individual fate, exclusively for Different Truths. Garnering a distressed heartThat is eroding awayWith regular intervalsStanding up now, I amHaving been in a remorseful gestureI resemble a loser of the game of dice.When lengthening eyesightFind the frontal area -
- [Love and Compassion: Meenakshi's Poetry for the Oppressed](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-and-compassion-meenakshis-poetry-for-the-oppressed/) - Dr Shailja reviews Meenakshi's book, "Symphonies of Life" is a powerful collection of poetry that explores themes of love, loss, pain, and resilience, exclusively for Different Truths. Meenakshi’s book, “Symphonies of Life,” is truly a symphony—a passionate, sweet, and harmonious portrayal of human experiences that touches the human heart. The book is a compilation of Dr Shailja reviews Meenakshi's book, "Symphonies of Life" is a powerful collection of poetry that explores themes of love, loss, pain, and resilience, exclusively for Different Truths. Meenakshi’s book, “Symphonies of Life,” is truly a symphony—a passionate, sweet, and harmonious portrayal of human experiences that touches the human heart. The book is a compilation of -
- [Calm Your Mind: Practical Tips for Inner Peace](https://www.differenttruths.com/calm-your-mind-practical-tips-for-inner-peace/) - Sara's poem emphasises stress reduction and peace, suggesting ways to connect with nature, exclusively for Different Truths. The world is full of stress, don't you feel?Misery, crying, and sobbing in every wayLife needs a break; it's getting too muchStress needs to be lowered, don't you feel?In the chaos of the urban sprawl,Where shadows loom and Sara's poem emphasises stress reduction and peace, suggesting ways to connect with nature, exclusively for Different Truths. The world is full of stress, don't you feel?Misery, crying, and sobbing in every wayLife needs a break; it's getting too muchStress needs to be lowered, don't you feel?In the chaos of the urban sprawl,Where shadows loom and -
- [Spotlight Women: Break the Shackles of Social Constraints](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-women-break-the-shackles-of-social-constraints/) - Hemashri highlights the ongoing struggles of Indian women, calling for societal change and a commitment to gender justice, exclusively for Different Truths. Our culture possesses these two great epics, viz., Ramayana and Mahabharata. These epics revolve around wars fought for the restoration of the dignity of two female protagonists, Sita and Draupadi. Sita had endured Hemashri highlights the ongoing struggles of Indian women, calling for societal change and a commitment to gender justice, exclusively for Different Truths. Our culture possesses these two great epics, viz., Ramayana and Mahabharata. These epics revolve around wars fought for the restoration of the dignity of two female protagonists, Sita and Draupadi. Sita had endured -
- [I Have Never Felt So Lonely](https://www.differenttruths.com/i-have-never-felt-so-lonely/) - Dr Roopali's poem explores loneliness, isolation, and the transient nature of existence and contrasts it with a tree's yearning, exclusively for Different Truths. I have never felt so lonely as I did today. I am as alone as this road, Which runs through the dwindling forest.It has no name.It takes a bend here and then Dr Roopali's poem explores loneliness, isolation, and the transient nature of existence and contrasts it with a tree's yearning, exclusively for Different Truths. I have never felt so lonely as I did today. I am as alone as this road, Which runs through the dwindling forest.It has no name.It takes a bend here and then -
- [A Mother's Grief: An Exploration of Loss and Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-mothers-grief-an-exploration-of-loss-and-love/) - Jahnavi's poem explores sorrow, grief, and hope in a family dealing with loss, highlighting the delicate balance between life and death, exclusively for Different Truths. a southeaster croonsa dirge by the entrywaythe hinges heave and creekladen with unspent tears…a storm cleaves a willowfuneral service at homea murmur of voicesthe huffing of beetles onwilting magnolia, a Jahnavi's poem explores sorrow, grief, and hope in a family dealing with loss, highlighting the delicate balance between life and death, exclusively for Different Truths. a southeaster croonsa dirge by the entrywaythe hinges heave and creekladen with unspent tears…a storm cleaves a willowfuneral service at homea murmur of voicesthe huffing of beetles onwilting magnolia, a -
- [A Love for Words: My Journey in the Media Industry](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-love-for-words-my-journey-in-the-media-industry/) - Ruchira's memoir provides a unique perspective on the early days of Indian journalism, detailing the challenges and rewards of the media industry, exclusively for Different Truths. I have been associated with the Media industry (journalism & Mass Communication) for thirty-odd years (and still counting).Would you believe if I said that I sauntered into this sphere? Yes, Ruchira's memoir provides a unique perspective on the early days of Indian journalism, detailing the challenges and rewards of the media industry, exclusively for Different Truths. I have been associated with the Media industry (journalism & Mass Communication) for thirty-odd years (and still counting).Would you believe if I said that I sauntered into this sphere? Yes, -
- [A Family Saga: Fate, Love, and Loss in Colonial India](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-family-saga-fate-love-and-loss-in-colonial-india/) - Twin Tales of the Kutch is a captivating historical fiction novel exploring the lives of two intertwined women in India, showcasing love, loss, and resilience. A book review by Azam, exclusively for Different Truths. “Life affirming.” C. Stammers. “Nostalgia. History. Humour. And romance. And a story that stays with you.” Dan Bharucha. Vitalising twinning in Twin Tales of the Kutch is a captivating historical fiction novel exploring the lives of two intertwined women in India, showcasing love, loss, and resilience. A book review by Azam, exclusively for Different Truths. “Life affirming.” C. Stammers. “Nostalgia. History. Humour. And romance. And a story that stays with you.” Dan Bharucha. Vitalising twinning in -
- [Forbidden Love: A Towering Tale of Lust and Longing](https://www.differenttruths.com/forbidden-love-a-towering-tale-of-lust-and-longing/) - Daniel's poem explores love, lust, and imprisonment through Gerineldo's tower affair, highlighting isolation, longing, and desire, exclusively for Different Truths. In this tower so sad and fadedGerineldo spends his days polishedDreaming, while he jerks off freely:"How beautiful the lady will beThat she will sleep, one dayAnd forever, with me.”Here he has been locked upBy a Daniel's poem explores love, lust, and imprisonment through Gerineldo's tower affair, highlighting isolation, longing, and desire, exclusively for Different Truths. In this tower so sad and fadedGerineldo spends his days polishedDreaming, while he jerks off freely:"How beautiful the lady will beThat she will sleep, one dayAnd forever, with me.”Here he has been locked upBy a -
- [Relevance of Anti-War Literature: A Focus on Hemingway and Nazrul Islam](https://www.differenttruths.com/relevance-of-anti-war-literature-a-focus-on-hemingway-and-nazrul-islam/) - Sanjukta examines the lives and works of 20th-century literary figures Ernest Hemingway and Kazi Nazrul Islam, highlighting their commitment to social justice and anti-war sentiments, exclusively for Different Truths. On July 21st, 2024, this year, the world celebrated the 125th birth anniversary of Ernest Hemingway, one of America’s most celebrated writers. Events were held at Sanjukta examines the lives and works of 20th-century literary figures Ernest Hemingway and Kazi Nazrul Islam, highlighting their commitment to social justice and anti-war sentiments, exclusively for Different Truths. On July 21st, 2024, this year, the world celebrated the 125th birth anniversary of Ernest Hemingway, one of America’s most celebrated writers. Events were held at -
- [The Power of Divine Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-power-of-divine-love/) - Shalini's poem emphasises faith, obedience, and spiritual matters for eternal life, promoting happiness and fulfillment through a relationship with God and following His guidance, exclusively for Different Truths. And yes, if we believe in Him,we have to obey Him, then we can receive eternal life,a beautiful life,a life that is without any painwithout any stressa Shalini's poem emphasises faith, obedience, and spiritual matters for eternal life, promoting happiness and fulfillment through a relationship with God and following His guidance, exclusively for Different Truths. And yes, if we believe in Him,we have to obey Him, then we can receive eternal life,a beautiful life,a life that is without any painwithout any stressa -
- [A Lyrical Ode to Love: A Poetic Exploration](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-lyrical-ode-to-love-a-poetic-exploration/) - Shalini's poem uses swan metaphors to symbolise love's essence, highlighting harmony, passion, and beauty. The soulful eyes and divine fragrance evoke profound emotion, exclusively for Different Truths. The two ethereal swansunblemished white, purein a sublime choreographyof love’s eternal dance!A slow waltz, swaying, on the rhythmof heart’s joyous, pulsating beat!Soulful eyes locked in each otherin a Shalini's poem uses swan metaphors to symbolise love's essence, highlighting harmony, passion, and beauty. The soulful eyes and divine fragrance evoke profound emotion, exclusively for Different Truths. The two ethereal swansunblemished white, purein a sublime choreographyof love’s eternal dance!A slow waltz, swaying, on the rhythmof heart’s joyous, pulsating beat!Soulful eyes locked in each otherin a -
- [A Haunting Reflection on Life and Death](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-haunting-reflection-on-life-and-death/) - Sangeeta's poem explores identity, mortality, existence, impermanence, and the search for meaning in a vast, indifferent universe, exclusively for Different Truths. A face, I rememberA movement, I remember.Gone in the alleys of oblivionAnd disappeared into nothingness.Questions loom and prick...Am I the me?Will the Earth keep the imprints of my footsteps.Will the wind whisper the melody?Of Sangeeta's poem explores identity, mortality, existence, impermanence, and the search for meaning in a vast, indifferent universe, exclusively for Different Truths. A face, I rememberA movement, I remember.Gone in the alleys of oblivionAnd disappeared into nothingness.Questions loom and prick...Am I the me?Will the Earth keep the imprints of my footsteps.Will the wind whisper the melody?Of -
- [The End of Unipolarity: A Multipolar World Emerges](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-end-of-unipolarity-a-multipolar-world-emerges/) - Dr Baljeet discusses the transition from a unipolar to a multipolar world, highlighting the US's growing challenges and domestic and foreign backlash affecting global power dynamics and international relations, exclusively for Different Truths. When the Second World War ended in 1945, the United States of America began to carve out its way to reach the Dr Baljeet discusses the transition from a unipolar to a multipolar world, highlighting the US's growing challenges and domestic and foreign backlash affecting global power dynamics and international relations, exclusively for Different Truths. When the Second World War ended in 1945, the United States of America began to carve out its way to reach the -
- [Focus Movie Lovers: A Look at India's Thriving Film Scene](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-movie-lovers-a-look-at-indias-thriving-film-scene/) - Sukanya discusses India's film industry's future, focusing on the shift towards OTT platforms and the integration of theatrical releases and streaming dominance, exclusively for Different Truths. India’s film industry isn’t just about blockbuster releases and star-studded events; it’s a dynamic entity that reflects the evolving tastes and behaviours of audiences both at home and abroad. Sukanya discusses India's film industry's future, focusing on the shift towards OTT platforms and the integration of theatrical releases and streaming dominance, exclusively for Different Truths. India’s film industry isn’t just about blockbuster releases and star-studded events; it’s a dynamic entity that reflects the evolving tastes and behaviours of audiences both at home and abroad. -
- [Focus on Dhanushkodi: A Haunting Blend of History & Desolation](https://www.differenttruths.com/focus-on-dhanushkodi-a-haunting-blend-of-history-desolation/) - Subramanian's poem explores the desolate coastal landscape, highlighting its historical significance, natural disaster impact, and enduring spirit, exclusively for Different Truths. Desolate it stretches far and wide.No jaded root to recall its time of pridewhen fertile squares breathed greendwellers in their mien appeared serenecontent to sell their wares in the townangle their languid way back Subramanian's poem explores the desolate coastal landscape, highlighting its historical significance, natural disaster impact, and enduring spirit, exclusively for Different Truths. Desolate it stretches far and wide.No jaded root to recall its time of pridewhen fertile squares breathed greendwellers in their mien appeared serenecontent to sell their wares in the townangle their languid way back -
- [The Miracle of Shirdi: Finding Hope & Healing](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-miracle-of-shirdi-finding-hope-healing/) - Shail's poem explores the spiritual significance of Shirdi Sai Baba, emphasising its serene atmosphere and divine presence, exclusively for Different Truths. There’s a certain slant of lightthat cruises through the barbed enclosure;the Eternal Dhooni burning brightwarming the bare floor laden with feetaching for an invisible touch of grace. The block of stone, ordinary like any Shail's poem explores the spiritual significance of Shirdi Sai Baba, emphasising its serene atmosphere and divine presence, exclusively for Different Truths. There’s a certain slant of lightthat cruises through the barbed enclosure;the Eternal Dhooni burning brightwarming the bare floor laden with feetaching for an invisible touch of grace. The block of stone, ordinary like any -
- [Spotlight: The Occultist Terror in Longlegs](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-the-occultist-terror-in-longlegs/) - Sukanya reviews Longlegs, a chilling horror film directed by Osgood Perkins, for its gripping narrative, unsettling atmosphere, and strong performances, exclusively for Different Truths. Longlegs, a 2024 American horror thriller film, is written and directed by Osgood Perkins. Starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, who also produced the film through his Saturn Films production company, Sukanya reviews Longlegs, a chilling horror film directed by Osgood Perkins, for its gripping narrative, unsettling atmosphere, and strong performances, exclusively for Different Truths. Longlegs, a 2024 American horror thriller film, is written and directed by Osgood Perkins. Starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, who also produced the film through his Saturn Films production company, -
- [ Love can always!](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-can-always/) - Here's a love poem by Francessco, exclusively for Different Truths. May true lovethe pure and simple oneoverwhelm everyonecross every heartovercome the boundaries of the earthand drown in the streets of the world.May this lovein the silence of the nightdevour different wordsand then fall in love againin the brief span of a kissof the beauty of Here's a love poem by Francessco, exclusively for Different Truths. May true lovethe pure and simple oneoverwhelm everyonecross every heartovercome the boundaries of the earthand drown in the streets of the world.May this lovein the silence of the nightdevour different wordsand then fall in love againin the brief span of a kissof the beauty of -
- [Happiness](https://www.differenttruths.com/happiness/) - Here are some micro poems by Jennifer, exclusively for Different Truths. laughter of childrensoftening the edgesof every day***the morning sunpeeks through the laden brancheswaking the day***the tip of your torchlights us all***hope beginninga faint whisper insidean echo from long ago***opal droplet mornsunrise refractingcolorburst of hope***the pathopens before my feet--my soul finds its way***softly I wakewith Here are some micro poems by Jennifer, exclusively for Different Truths. laughter of childrensoftening the edgesof every day***the morning sunpeeks through the laden brancheswaking the day***the tip of your torchlights us all***hope beginninga faint whisper insidean echo from long ago***opal droplet mornsunrise refractingcolorburst of hope***the pathopens before my feet--my soul finds its way***softly I wakewith -
- [Oh, it’s the living in the City](https://www.differenttruths.com/oh-its-the-living-in-the-city/) - Here is a poem by Samina Tahreem, exclusively for Different Truths You planned and you made it,I am here ‘cause I never wanted to leave.When I dream, I dream of you in the sun and the grass and your crinkled laugh under thecerulean sky; when I dream I see me in yellow, not digging my Here is a poem by Samina Tahreem, exclusively for Different Truths You planned and you made it,I am here ‘cause I never wanted to leave.When I dream, I dream of you in the sun and the grass and your crinkled laugh under thecerulean sky; when I dream I see me in yellow, not digging my -
- [Spotlight: A Masterclass in Memory of Buddhadeb Dasgupta](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-a-masterclass-in-memory-of-buddhadeb-dasgupta/) - Gopa discusses an event honoring Indian filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta, featuring a masterclass, music, and film screening, exclusively for Different Truths. Internationally acclaimed ace director Buddhadeb Dasgupta, whose demise a little more than two years ago left a void in Indian Cinema. To remember the life and work of this auteur director an event was commemorated Gopa discusses an event honoring Indian filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta, featuring a masterclass, music, and film screening, exclusively for Different Truths. Internationally acclaimed ace director Buddhadeb Dasgupta, whose demise a little more than two years ago left a void in Indian Cinema. To remember the life and work of this auteur director an event was commemorated -
- [Spotlight on Coaching Centres: Urgent Need for Reform](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-on-coaching-centres-urgent-need-for-reform/) - Ram Krishna emphasies that the tragic drowning of three civil service aspirants in a Delhi coaching centre underscores the need for reform in the Indian coaching industry to combat exploitation, exclusively for Different Truths. The heartbreaking incident of three civil services aspirants drowning in a flooded basement of a coaching centre in Delhi is a Ram Krishna emphasies that the tragic drowning of three civil service aspirants in a Delhi coaching centre underscores the need for reform in the Indian coaching industry to combat exploitation, exclusively for Different Truths. The heartbreaking incident of three civil services aspirants drowning in a flooded basement of a coaching centre in Delhi is a -
- [Love in the Twilight Years: A Bengali Film Explores Mature Romance](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-in-the-twilight-years-a-bengali-film-explores-mature-romance/) - Ruchira critiques a Bengali film that explores love between elderly individuals Pravin and Sreetama, navigating societal expectations and personal challenges, offers a unique perspective on family relationships, exclusively for Different Truths. I am sure movie buffs and regular cine-goers are going to sit up and take notice when they learn about Eta Amader Golpo, which happens Ruchira critiques a Bengali film that explores love between elderly individuals Pravin and Sreetama, navigating societal expectations and personal challenges, offers a unique perspective on family relationships, exclusively for Different Truths. I am sure movie buffs and regular cine-goers are going to sit up and take notice when they learn about Eta Amader Golpo, which happens -
- [Tech Focus: Irreplaceable Role of Humanity in a Tech-Driven World](https://www.differenttruths.com/tech-focus-irreplaceable-role-of-humanity-in-a-tech-driven-world/) - Farheen emphasises the importance of preserving human qualities like empathy, creativity, and critical thinking in a warning against over-reliance on technology in an AI-dominated world, exclusively for Different Truths. In an era where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, there is an ever-growing emphasis on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into our daily lives. AI Farheen emphasises the importance of preserving human qualities like empathy, creativity, and critical thinking in a warning against over-reliance on technology in an AI-dominated world, exclusively for Different Truths. In an era where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, there is an ever-growing emphasis on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into our daily lives. AI -
- [Love in the Time of Monsoons: A Romantic Journey](https://www.differenttruths.com/monsoon-musings/) - Ruchira explores the historical significance, cultural impact, and contemporary challenges of the Indian monsoon, highlighting its poetic portrayal in classical music and literature, exclusively for Different Truths. Eons ago, when the subcontinent was endowed with a greater quantum of pristine natural beauty and the overall ambience was pastoral, the monsoon season was an integral part Ruchira explores the historical significance, cultural impact, and contemporary challenges of the Indian monsoon, highlighting its poetic portrayal in classical music and literature, exclusively for Different Truths. Eons ago, when the subcontinent was endowed with a greater quantum of pristine natural beauty and the overall ambience was pastoral, the monsoon season was an integral part -
- [Intersectionality Before Its Time: Sojourner Truth's Revolutionary Ideas](https://www.differenttruths.com/intersectionality-before-its-time-sojourner-truths-2-revolutionary-ideas-2/) - What Sojourner Truth may have been most famous for, not unlike the firebrand anarchist Emma Goldman, was her public speaking. Illiterate throughout her life, she nevertheless had a remarkable gift for language, and from 1840s onwards, went on several speaking tours with both women’s rights groups and abolitionists. In 1850, she also began speaking on What Sojourner Truth may have been most famous for, not unlike the firebrand anarchist Emma Goldman, was her public speaking. Illiterate throughout her life, she nevertheless had a remarkable gift for language, and from 1840s onwards, went on several speaking tours with both women’s rights groups and abolitionists. In 1850, she also began speaking on -
- [Experience the Royal Love Story of Amer Fort and Deeg - II](https://www.differenttruths.com/experience-the-royal-love-story-of-amer-fort-and-deeg/) - In the second part of the series, Dr. Parneet and Dr. Kiran tell us about the architectural splendour of the Amer Fort in Jaipur, and Jal Mahal at Deeg, in Bharatpur. An exclusive for Different Truths. Pink City, Jaipur, holds an unmatched aura as the largest city and capital of Rajasthan. It blends the ancient
- [Leh](https://www.differenttruths.com/leh/) - Dr. Swaraj's micro-poem and photo, exclusively for Different Truths. proclaiming human pridesnaking through the mountainsa grey asphalt road Photograph by the poet Dr. Swaraj's micro-poem and photo, exclusively for Different Truths. proclaiming human pridesnaking through the mountainsa grey asphalt road Photograph by the poet -
- [Raksha Bandhan’s Legacy of Protection and Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/raksha-bandhans-legacy-of-protection-and-love/) - Raksha Bandhan, an annual ritual in India and Pakistan, reaffirms trust and social cohesion, used to prevent the Bengal partition, in 1905, by Tagore. and remains a symbol of unity, elucidates Azam, exclusively for Different Truths. Raksha Bandhan is an allegory of love, trust, protection, the spoken word, human frailty and honour. An annual ritual between Raksha Bandhan, an annual ritual in India and Pakistan, reaffirms trust and social cohesion, used to prevent the Bengal partition, in 1905, by Tagore. and remains a symbol of unity, elucidates Azam, exclusively for Different Truths. Raksha Bandhan is an allegory of love, trust, protection, the spoken word, human frailty and honour. An annual ritual between -
- [Immerse Yourself in the World of Santiniketan Murals](https://www.differenttruths.com/immerse-yourself-in-the-world-of-santiniketan-murals/) - Santiniketan, a vision by Tagore, showcases India's artistic soul, starting with Ajanta cave copies in 1909 and reaching its peak with Benode Behari Mukherjee's murals, elucidates Monika, exclusively for Different Truths. Santiniketan, the tranquil abode founded by Rabindranath Tagore, is more than just a serene premises. It is an epitome of India's rich artistic heritage, Santiniketan, a vision by Tagore, showcases India's artistic soul, starting with Ajanta cave copies in 1909 and reaching its peak with Benode Behari Mukherjee's murals, elucidates Monika, exclusively for Different Truths. Santiniketan, the tranquil abode founded by Rabindranath Tagore, is more than just a serene premises. It is an epitome of India's rich artistic heritage, -
- [From Love to Loss: Calcutta's Tragic Transformation](https://www.differenttruths.com/from-love-to-loss-calcuttas-tragic-transformation/) - Dr Molly's poem critiques Calcutta's tragic irony of violence, contrasting its spiritual aura and humanitarianism, calling for empathy and justice, exclusively for Different Truths. O, Calcutta!I weep! how our sojourn thereat Santiniketan Literary Festimmediately subsumed itselfin gory tales ofhuman atrocity on aninnocent, a lady doctorin her prime, the onezealous serving others...You, Calcutta, the very landwhere Dr Molly's poem critiques Calcutta's tragic irony of violence, contrasting its spiritual aura and humanitarianism, calling for empathy and justice, exclusively for Different Truths. O, Calcutta!I weep! how our sojourn thereat Santiniketan Literary Festimmediately subsumed itselfin gory tales ofhuman atrocity on aninnocent, a lady doctorin her prime, the onezealous serving others...You, Calcutta, the very landwhere -
- [No Fair and Square](https://www.differenttruths.com/no-fair-and-square/) - Madhu's poignant poem, exclusively for Different Truths, explores themes of mortality, loss, and time passage through autumn, highlighting the beauty of nature and the pursuit of justice. The road lies barren:Those trees have aged!The russet leaves bereft of youthSing the dirge of the fading yearDreams have died! Their wailing, do you hear? Desolation decries autumn’s Madhu's poignant poem, exclusively for Different Truths, explores themes of mortality, loss, and time passage through autumn, highlighting the beauty of nature and the pursuit of justice. The road lies barren:Those trees have aged!The russet leaves bereft of youthSing the dirge of the fading yearDreams have died! Their wailing, do you hear? Desolation decries autumn’s -
- [India's Forgotten Voices: A Call for Social Justice](https://www.differenttruths.com/indias-forgotten-voices-a-call-for-social-justice/) - Saranya's poem highlights India's struggle with inequality, violence, and oppression for women, urging the nation to redefine freedom as inclusive and equitable for all, exclusively for Different Truths. Happy Independence Day,To those who taste the air,To those who walk unburdened,To those whose freedom is fair. But what of us, the onesWho linger in shadows deep,Who Saranya's poem highlights India's struggle with inequality, violence, and oppression for women, urging the nation to redefine freedom as inclusive and equitable for all, exclusively for Different Truths. Happy Independence Day,To those who taste the air,To those who walk unburdened,To those whose freedom is fair. But what of us, the onesWho linger in shadows deep,Who -
- [The Bard Within](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-bard-within/) - Tabassum finds the bard within, in her poetic tribute to Tagore, as Special Feature. An exclusive for Different Truths. You were just there, Hidden in the deepest core of my soul, But I could not see you or I failed to see you. I failed to realise that Tabassum finds the bard within, in her poetic tribute to Tagore, as Special Feature. An exclusive for Different Truths. You were just there, Hidden in the deepest core of my soul, But I could not see you or I failed to see you. I failed to realise that -
- [Tagore, a Global Denizen](https://www.differenttruths.com/tagore-a-global-denizen/) - Rituparna dedicates a poem, in Bengali, to the Bard of Shantiniketan, as Special Feature, on his 159th birth anniversary. An exclusive for Different Truths. In all emotions of our lives we find his poetry or his melody to perfectly fit in. And, language of rhyme and rhythm is universal, they say. The Bard of Shantiniketan, being a Rituparna dedicates a poem, in Bengali, to the Bard of Shantiniketan, as Special Feature, on his 159th birth anniversary. An exclusive for Different Truths. In all emotions of our lives we find his poetry or his melody to perfectly fit in. And, language of rhyme and rhythm is universal, they say. The Bard of Shantiniketan, being a -
- [Tagore’s ‘Bir Guru’](https://www.differenttruths.com/tagores-bir-guru-2/) - Dr. Parneet pays her homage to the Bard, telling us how he eulogised the last Sikh Guru Gobind Singh, as a brave warrior. A special feature, exclusively for Different Truths Burn the oil to get the light that radiates through your being,* Surrender the ripe fruit to the hungry stomach,* Build a wall touching the Dr. Parneet pays her homage to the Bard, telling us how he eulogised the last Sikh Guru Gobind Singh, as a brave warrior. A special feature, exclusively for Different Truths Burn the oil to get the light that radiates through your being,* Surrender the ripe fruit to the hungry stomach,* Build a wall touching the -
- [For Tagore, the Bearded Bard](https://www.differenttruths.com/for-tagore-the-bearded-bard/) - Dr Paramita shares her experience with Tagore, as she grew up. She pens a poem in his tribute, as part of the Special Feature,. an exclusive for Different Truths. From early childhood, Rabindranath Tagore has been a part and parcel of my life. Both my parents used to recite his poems and my mother an Dr Paramita shares her experience with Tagore, as she grew up. She pens a poem in his tribute, as part of the Special Feature,. an exclusive for Different Truths. From early childhood, Rabindranath Tagore has been a part and parcel of my life. Both my parents used to recite his poems and my mother an -
- [Two Songs: A Tribute to Tagore](https://www.differenttruths.com/two-songs-a-tribute-to-tagore/) - Prof. Sonjoy’s poem is woven around two famous Bengali Rabindrasangeet, as songs by Tagore are known. It’s his personal homage to the Bard on his 160th birth anniversary. A Special Feature, exclusively for Different Truths. This poem pays tribute to two songs of Tagore that have fascinated me for two reasons. I have loved the music and Prof. Sonjoy’s poem is woven around two famous Bengali Rabindrasangeet, as songs by Tagore are known. It’s his personal homage to the Bard on his 160th birth anniversary. A Special Feature, exclusively for Different Truths. This poem pays tribute to two songs of Tagore that have fascinated me for two reasons. I have loved the music and -
- [My Bard: A Tribute to Rabindranath Tagore](https://www.differenttruths.com/my-bard-a-tribute-to-rabindranath-tagore/) - Dr Molly pays tribute to the Bard - exclusively for Different Truths. On the seashore of endless words pebbles how like a child I tottered picking, collecting making dream castles that fell miserably as a fiasco.... you came to hold up my hand pointing at the vast expanse where children play with shouts and revels Dr Molly pays tribute to the Bard - exclusively for Different Truths. On the seashore of endless words pebbles how like a child I tottered picking, collecting making dream castles that fell miserably as a fiasco.... you came to hold up my hand pointing at the vast expanse where children play with shouts and revels -
- [Lover Lost](https://www.differenttruths.com/lover-lost/) - An enigmatic poem of a lover lost, by Pramila, exclusively for Different Truths. She was tall and elegant and languid, A beauty with pale blonde hair, And wistful blue eyes. He was a great jazz guitarist Who had read ten thousand books And travelled ten thousand miles. He had the wisdom of ancient men, Always An enigmatic poem of a lover lost, by Pramila, exclusively for Different Truths. She was tall and elegant and languid, A beauty with pale blonde hair, And wistful blue eyes. He was a great jazz guitarist Who had read ten thousand books And travelled ten thousand miles. He had the wisdom of ancient men, Always -
- [House Number 23.](https://www.differenttruths.com/house-number-23/) - Here’s a mysterious story by Anika. From this Saturday, we are introducing a talented teenage fiction writer, exclusively in Different Truths. After hours of inspecting every nook and corner of Dharavi, I arrived at a long umbilical street with low rising houses – typical of the place and tested my luck one last time. I Here’s a mysterious story by Anika. From this Saturday, we are introducing a talented teenage fiction writer, exclusively in Different Truths. After hours of inspecting every nook and corner of Dharavi, I arrived at a long umbilical street with low rising houses – typical of the place and tested my luck one last time. I -
- [Masala Kaju: Spicy Roasted Cashews](https://www.differenttruths.com/masala-kaju-spicy-roasted-cashews/) - Sonali shares the recipe of masala kaju, yummy spicy roasted cashews, perfect snack during festivities. Read more in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. We just celebrated Durga Puja and waiting eagerly for the Diwali. In between this two festivals, we often have guests visiting our places. I love to entertain guests with Sonali shares the recipe of masala kaju, yummy spicy roasted cashews, perfect snack during festivities. Read more in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. We just celebrated Durga Puja and waiting eagerly for the Diwali. In between this two festivals, we often have guests visiting our places. I love to entertain guests with -
- [Mutton Xacuti: Brings Alive the Warm Sands and Breezy Coconut Trees of Goa](https://www.differenttruths.com/mutton-xacuti-brings-alive-the-warm-sands-and-breezy-coconut-trees-of-goa/) - Here’s a dish that brings alive the ambiance of the coastal state, Goa. Its food usually has ingredients like coconut and dry red chili. Mutton Xacuti uses Kashmiri Chilli, which adds a new dimension to the whole dish. One mouthful of it and you can feel the warmth of the sand and the breeze of the coconut Here’s a dish that brings alive the ambiance of the coastal state, Goa. Its food usually has ingredients like coconut and dry red chili. Mutton Xacuti uses Kashmiri Chilli, which adds a new dimension to the whole dish. One mouthful of it and you can feel the warmth of the sand and the breeze of the coconut -
- [Whispers of 10,000 Generations](https://www.differenttruths.com/whispers-of-10000-generations/) - An evocative poem by Abhik. Here’s a lyric with epic sensibility, in Different Truths. Whispers of 10,000 generationsLead me to my gardenOh space of knowledge and thought Strike me, I ask ardent. Ages passUniverses flow The will of humanity Makes clocks go Water is water It flows in you, it flows in meUniverse I createdTo An evocative poem by Abhik. Here’s a lyric with epic sensibility, in Different Truths. Whispers of 10,000 generationsLead me to my gardenOh space of knowledge and thought Strike me, I ask ardent. Ages passUniverses flow The will of humanity Makes clocks go Water is water It flows in you, it flows in meUniverse I createdTo -
- [A Roman Holiday](https://www.differenttruths.com/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. It has carved a niche for itself as the cradle of several splendid civilisations-from pre-Christian to medieval times. Today, it is a popular and much-sought-after tourist 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. It has carved a niche for itself as the cradle of several splendid civilisations-from pre-Christian to medieval times. Today, it is a popular and much-sought-after tourist -
- [A Night in Grief](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-night-in-grief/) - Emptiness, meaninglessness, loss, and darkness are all pervasive in this verse, by Ayub, for Different Truths. Nothing is there,The mirror, the moon, the decanter,All are empty,The page of heart has lost reverence of the wordsAnd meanings like a throneOf a condemned emperor,My existence suspends in the span of time, The mirror has becomeA door of contrition,And Emptiness, meaninglessness, loss, and darkness are all pervasive in this verse, by Ayub, for Different Truths. Nothing is there,The mirror, the moon, the decanter,All are empty,The page of heart has lost reverence of the wordsAnd meanings like a throneOf a condemned emperor,My existence suspends in the span of time, The mirror has becomeA door of contrition,And -
- [Is Money the Root of all Evil?](https://www.differenttruths.com/is-money-the-root-of-all-evil/) - The idea that money is the be-all and end-all of life has become ingrained into human consciousness. Being in a consumerist and capitalist modern society we learn to woo material riches, to cherish it as the most indispensable commodity for a happy life, simultaneously associating it with gluttony and distrust. Money is not success. Shernaz takes a hard The idea that money is the be-all and end-all of life has become ingrained into human consciousness. Being in a consumerist and capitalist modern society we learn to woo material riches, to cherish it as the most indispensable commodity for a happy life, simultaneously associating it with gluttony and distrust. Money is not success. Shernaz takes a hard -
- [Clarion Call](https://www.differenttruths.com/clarion-call/) - A patriotic poem that covers the entire gamut of history and social realities by Shalini, in Different Truths. Mother India’s clarion call to her tenants,Divided by caste you were, deaf to cries of oppressedChaotic, Kings ruled, fighting and looting brothersIn came intruders crushing you hard,Sowed them their religious faith, cultures and their languageNot for you A patriotic poem that covers the entire gamut of history and social realities by Shalini, in Different Truths. Mother India’s clarion call to her tenants,Divided by caste you were, deaf to cries of oppressedChaotic, Kings ruled, fighting and looting brothersIn came intruders crushing you hard,Sowed them their religious faith, cultures and their languageNot for you -
- [Three Simple Ways Homemakers Can Safeguard the Environment](https://www.differenttruths.com/three-simple-ways-homemakers-can-safeguard-the-environment/) - Ritambhara tells us three ways in which homemakers can safeguard the environment. A Different Truths exclusive. The burgeoning human population is constantly posing a burden on the available natural resources and polluting the environment. It is the moral duty of all of us to join hands to work for making the environment around us worth Ritambhara tells us three ways in which homemakers can safeguard the environment. A Different Truths exclusive. The burgeoning human population is constantly posing a burden on the available natural resources and polluting the environment. It is the moral duty of all of us to join hands to work for making the environment around us worth -
- [Love towards Poetry](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-towards-poetry/) - Here’s a poem by Ashok on his love for poetry, in Different Truths. Poetryisjoy forever It'slove increasesday by day It isnot useless Itblessedhappinesscrown for the soul Every day poetTryComposeimmortal pearlsfrom the core of the heart ItComes fromheaven Itstaste is likenectar ItIs beloved of a poetwithout poetryHe may die forever Picture design Anumita Roy #Poem #LoveForPoetry Here’s a poem by Ashok on his love for poetry, in Different Truths. Poetryisjoy forever It'slove increasesday by day It isnot useless Itblessedhappinesscrown for the soul Every day poetTryComposeimmortal pearlsfrom the core of the heart ItComes fromheaven Itstaste is likenectar ItIs beloved of a poetwithout poetryHe may die forever Picture design Anumita Roy #Poem #LoveForPoetry -
- [Drowning under Waste](https://www.differenttruths.com/drowning-under-waste/) - Hong Kong faces a huge waste disposal problem. Hidden under many of its beautiful parks, golf courses and sports grounds are millions of tons of garbage. Only three of their 13 landfill sites are still open which will soon overflow given the rate at which they are filling up. The situation is only going to Hong Kong faces a huge waste disposal problem. Hidden under many of its beautiful parks, golf courses and sports grounds are millions of tons of garbage. Only three of their 13 landfill sites are still open which will soon overflow given the rate at which they are filling up. The situation is only going to -
- [Indelible Kiss](https://www.differenttruths.com/indelible-kiss/) - An evocative and sensual love poem by Alok, where he sees various elements of Nature in love. It inspires the lover in him. Here’s his verse, in Different Truths. Golden beams of the setting sun Descend from heaven upon the great ocean; And embracing the dancing frisky waves, As if never to be parted, Kiss, An evocative and sensual love poem by Alok, where he sees various elements of Nature in love. It inspires the lover in him. Here’s his verse, in Different Truths. Golden beams of the setting sun Descend from heaven upon the great ocean; And embracing the dancing frisky waves, As if never to be parted, Kiss, -
- [Let's conquer our fear](https://www.differenttruths.com/lets-conquer-our-fear/) - A poem about overcoming fear, by Sara. Frustration fades, as season turn to anew,,Welcome to a chapter fresh and true.A brand new season, full of grace and eleganceIn its embrace, we find our place with residenceGone are the woes of days gone by,In this new season, let's spread our wings and fly.A chance to start A poem about overcoming fear, by Sara. Frustration fades, as season turn to anew,,Welcome to a chapter fresh and true.A brand new season, full of grace and eleganceIn its embrace, we find our place with residenceGone are the woes of days gone by,In this new season, let's spread our wings and fly.A chance to start -
- ["Kalki 2898 AD: A Grand Vision Marred by Lengthy Execution](https://www.differenttruths.com/kalki-2898-ad-a-grand-vision-marred-by-lengthy-execution/) - Film review of Kalki 2898 AD by Sukanya. Kalki 2898 AD is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language epic science fiction film directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies. With a stellar cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani, the film draws inspiration from Hindu mythology, positioning itself as the Film review of Kalki 2898 AD by Sukanya. Kalki 2898 AD is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language epic science fiction film directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies. With a stellar cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani, the film draws inspiration from Hindu mythology, positioning itself as the -
- [Salute Army, Salute Army Man, Salam](https://www.differenttruths.com/salute-army-salute-army-man-salam/) - Homage to the army, poem by Prasanna. Assistance is available in woe Assistance is ready before foeAssistance is before abnormality or oddityAssistance is touching anon with ability When & where there is none to be willingly.It may be afloat with ice or hot sunshine flooded with rainy or stormy water or undermine.It would be destroyed Homage to the army, poem by Prasanna. Assistance is available in woe Assistance is ready before foeAssistance is before abnormality or oddityAssistance is touching anon with ability When & where there is none to be willingly.It may be afloat with ice or hot sunshine flooded with rainy or stormy water or undermine.It would be destroyed -
- [Bengali Cuisine: Delicious & Healthy Plantain Kofta Curry](https://www.differenttruths.com/bengali-cuisine-delicious-healthy-plantain-kofta-curry/) - Sarika shares a Bengali delicacy, plantain kofta curry, which is healthy and delicious. Here’s an exclusive for Different Truths. The Bengalis love their fish and meat for sure but, they love their veggies no less, ask them to be strictly non-vegetarian and, they will rebel the same way. Tradition, customs, and culture of a state Sarika shares a Bengali delicacy, plantain kofta curry, which is healthy and delicious. Here’s an exclusive for Different Truths. The Bengalis love their fish and meat for sure but, they love their veggies no less, ask them to be strictly non-vegetarian and, they will rebel the same way. Tradition, customs, and culture of a state -
- [Love Conquers All](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-conquers-all/) - Sarala's evocative poem is about universal love conquering all, like a radiant sun banishing darkness, exclusively for Different Truths. This sublime word Love is amazing like Mount Everest standing tall. It captures everyone's heart like a magical spell flowing freely from everyone's heart!Love is the ultimate language for freedom for everyone wiping out the word Sarala's evocative poem is about universal love conquering all, like a radiant sun banishing darkness, exclusively for Different Truths. This sublime word Love is amazing like Mount Everest standing tall. It captures everyone's heart like a magical spell flowing freely from everyone's heart!Love is the ultimate language for freedom for everyone wiping out the word -
- [Maayer Biye: Can Love Conquer Societal Pressures on Single Mothers?](https://www.differenttruths.com/maayer-biye-can-love-conquer-societal-pressures-on-single-mothers/) - For Different Truths, Ruchira exclusively reviews the Bengali comedy "Maayer Biye," which is based on Aparna Sen's life and is about single mothers finding love. Against a parochial social backdrop, the Bengali movie, Maayer Biye, ushers in a whiff of fresh breeze. I am sanguine that the so-called liberated, broad-minded women will love the film because For Different Truths, Ruchira exclusively reviews the Bengali comedy "Maayer Biye," which is based on Aparna Sen's life and is about single mothers finding love. Against a parochial social backdrop, the Bengali movie, Maayer Biye, ushers in a whiff of fresh breeze. I am sanguine that the so-called liberated, broad-minded women will love the film because -
- [Facing the Fire Within: A Spotlight on Uncontrolled Anger](https://www.differenttruths.com/facing-the-fire-within-a-spotlight-on-uncontrolled-anger/) - Sahaj's poem is about unexpressed anger festering, leading to isolation, but God offers solace, exclusively for Different Truths. The inner voice is a voiceWhich expels when there is no choice.Tolerance is silence inside noiseWhich becomes a dangerous crime's base.Including burning heart criesWhich ignites when blood dries.Tension reaches greater heightsWhich internally firmly bites.Rascal, when kept inside Sahaj's poem is about unexpressed anger festering, leading to isolation, but God offers solace, exclusively for Different Truths. The inner voice is a voiceWhich expels when there is no choice.Tolerance is silence inside noiseWhich becomes a dangerous crime's base.Including burning heart criesWhich ignites when blood dries.Tension reaches greater heightsWhich internally firmly bites.Rascal, when kept inside -
- [Spotlight: Shuvayu Bhattacharjee on the Struggles of an Independent Artist](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-shuvayu-bhattacharjee-on-the-struggles-of-an-independent-artist/) - Lopamudra interviews Shuvayu Bhattacharjee about his music career, from childhood tabla lessons to composing and filmmaking, highlighting his diverse influences and industry struggles. An exclusive interview for Different Truths. “Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife.”— Kahlil Gibran As an individual deeply connected to the soul Lopamudra interviews Shuvayu Bhattacharjee about his music career, from childhood tabla lessons to composing and filmmaking, highlighting his diverse influences and industry struggles. An exclusive interview for Different Truths. “Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife.”— Kahlil Gibran As an individual deeply connected to the soul -
- [Unspoken Longing: Unveiling the Hidden Language of Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/unspoken-longing-unveiling-the-hidden-language-of-love/) - Evocative poems by Amita, wherein timid inspiration blossoms into bold poetry through observation and expression. An exclusive for Different Truths. 1Hesitant,Hidden in a danceBehind a half-glance.I quietly pick it upHold it on my tongue,And dress it in words.2Before it escapes, I catchThe shy songThat tried to hideAnd note by note,I write.3My eyes,Gliding through massive paintingsScores Evocative poems by Amita, wherein timid inspiration blossoms into bold poetry through observation and expression. An exclusive for Different Truths. 1Hesitant,Hidden in a danceBehind a half-glance.I quietly pick it upHold it on my tongue,And dress it in words.2Before it escapes, I catchThe shy songThat tried to hideAnd note by note,I write.3My eyes,Gliding through massive paintingsScores -
- [Spiritual Secrets of Trees: How Christmas and Gita Jayanti Connect](https://www.differenttruths.com/spiritual-secrets-of-trees-how-christman-and-gita-jayanti-connect/) - Satyajit says that the Christmas tree and Gita's Pipal tree are symbols of death, rebirth, and immortality across cultures. An exclusive for Different Truths. PLANET’S PLANTS LIKE PINE AND PIPPLA TREES POINT TO PENULTIMATE PURUSHA AND PARAMA PURUSHA Globally, December–January is the time for festive celebrations on two special spiritual aspects: Christmas and Gita Jayanti. Satyajit says that the Christmas tree and Gita's Pipal tree are symbols of death, rebirth, and immortality across cultures. An exclusive for Different Truths. PLANET’S PLANTS LIKE PINE AND PIPPLA TREES POINT TO PENULTIMATE PURUSHA AND PARAMA PURUSHA Globally, December–January is the time for festive celebrations on two special spiritual aspects: Christmas and Gita Jayanti. -
- [Questioning Love: When Hope Battles Disappointment](https://www.differenttruths.com/questioning-love-when-hope-battles-disappointment/) - Rajashree's poem dwells on love's fading warmth, leaving a restless heart yearning for freedom, exclusively for Different Truths. Between the dates of the monthor the days in the calendarOn the wheels of time, I dared to walk without fearNeither I questioned nor I cared to knowIn my busy moments or in dark, lonely daysThe oars Rajashree's poem dwells on love's fading warmth, leaving a restless heart yearning for freedom, exclusively for Different Truths. Between the dates of the monthor the days in the calendarOn the wheels of time, I dared to walk without fearNeither I questioned nor I cared to knowIn my busy moments or in dark, lonely daysThe oars -
- [Learning from Mean Girls: Valuable Lessons About Peer Pressure](https://www.differenttruths.com/learning-from-mean-girls-valuable-lessons-about-peer-pressure/) - Sukanya reviews Mean Girls, about a naive, home-schooled girl who infiltrates high school's popular clique, sparking a hilarious yet insightful journey of self-discovery, exclusively for Different Truths. Act 1: Setting the Stage In the desolate landscape of mindless teen comedies, "Mean Girls" emerges as a beacon of intelligence and humour. Tina Fey wrote the screenplay Sukanya reviews Mean Girls, about a naive, home-schooled girl who infiltrates high school's popular clique, sparking a hilarious yet insightful journey of self-discovery, exclusively for Different Truths. Act 1: Setting the Stage In the desolate landscape of mindless teen comedies, "Mean Girls" emerges as a beacon of intelligence and humour. Tina Fey wrote the screenplay -
- [Living One Day at a Time](https://www.differenttruths.com/living-one-day-at-a-time/) - A confidence-boosting poem by Shalini, exclusively for Different Truths. Come, girl, it is not the end of the world,you still have a long way to goand the age is only a number.Get the fear out of your headit has nothing to do with your ailmentsthat are only temporary,come on, get up and see the sunshine,and A confidence-boosting poem by Shalini, exclusively for Different Truths. Come, girl, it is not the end of the world,you still have a long way to goand the age is only a number.Get the fear out of your headit has nothing to do with your ailmentsthat are only temporary,come on, get up and see the sunshine,and -
- [The Melody of Being: Finding Meaning in a Fleeting Existence](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-melody-of-being-finding-meaning-in-a-fleeting-existence/) - Sangeeta, the post asks, is she real? Is her future just whispers on the wind? Memories rise, but oblivion swallows, an exclusive for Different Truths. A face, I rememberA movement, I remember.Gone are the alleys of oblivionAnd disappeared into nothingness.Questions loom and prick...Am I the Me?Will the Earth keep the imprints of my footsteps?Will the Sangeeta, the post asks, is she real? Is her future just whispers on the wind? Memories rise, but oblivion swallows, an exclusive for Different Truths. A face, I rememberA movement, I remember.Gone are the alleys of oblivionAnd disappeared into nothingness.Questions loom and prick...Am I the Me?Will the Earth keep the imprints of my footsteps?Will the -
- [Spotlight: How France & Bengal Resist the Far-Right](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-how-france-bengal-resist-the-far-right/) - French and Bengalis, despite differences, share a common stance against far-right ideologies, opines Madhuri, exclusively for Different Truths. I always felt that the French and Bengalis had a lot in common. They are intelligent, intellectual, argumentative, unhurried, and idealistic, with strong family values. Most of them, being intelligent, are liberal, but there is also a French and Bengalis, despite differences, share a common stance against far-right ideologies, opines Madhuri, exclusively for Different Truths. I always felt that the French and Bengalis had a lot in common. They are intelligent, intellectual, argumentative, unhurried, and idealistic, with strong family values. Most of them, being intelligent, are liberal, but there is also a -
- [The Gift of Smell: A Life in Olfactory Memories](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-gift-of-smell-a-life-in-olfactory-memories/) - Ruchira explores her childhood home in Assam, showcasing unique scents, nature, and food delights through her keen sense of smell, exclusively for Different Truths. Most people may think I am kind of crazy as I write this, but let me confess that I am probably gifted with rather strong and overactive olfactory nerves, which afford Ruchira explores her childhood home in Assam, showcasing unique scents, nature, and food delights through her keen sense of smell, exclusively for Different Truths. Most people may think I am kind of crazy as I write this, but let me confess that I am probably gifted with rather strong and overactive olfactory nerves, which afford -
- [Misty Nights …](https://www.differenttruths.com/misty-nights-2/) - Sarala talks about misty nights and loneliness, in this love poem, reminiscent of the Christmas carol, Silent Nights, exclusively for Different Truths. Misty nights Lovely nights But alone I walk With no one to talk Or hold my hands Nor whisper of love Into my ears Misty nights Cool cool nights Breezy nights Willows swaying Sarala talks about misty nights and loneliness, in this love poem, reminiscent of the Christmas carol, Silent Nights, exclusively for Different Truths. Misty nights Lovely nights But alone I walk With no one to talk Or hold my hands Nor whisper of love Into my ears Misty nights Cool cool nights Breezy nights Willows swaying -
- [A Son's Empathy Rooted in Mother's Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-sons-empathy-rooted-in-mothers-love/) - Guna's evocative poem is about a son who seeks purpose and is bound by love and sacrifice, exclusively for Different Truths. Sitting hunched at the hearthof useful knowledgeshe toasted her ashen eyesthrough the gaps of her fingersand very often saidYou are my unique achievementsof my sacrificefor ten months and ten daysBy birth, you’ve got a Guna's evocative poem is about a son who seeks purpose and is bound by love and sacrifice, exclusively for Different Truths. Sitting hunched at the hearthof useful knowledgeshe toasted her ashen eyesthrough the gaps of her fingersand very often saidYou are my unique achievementsof my sacrificefor ten months and ten daysBy birth, you’ve got a -
- [Japan's Cherry Blossoms: Beyond the Beauty Lies a Powerful Symbol](https://www.differenttruths.com/japans-cherry-blossoms-beyond-the-beauty-lies-a-powerful-symbol/) - Soumya explores Japan's cultural significance of cherry blossoms, highlighting their historical and emotional weight, resilience post-Hiroshima bombing, and role in national revival, exclusively for Different Truths. We, along with half the world, including multitudes from India, were in Japan for the cherry blossom festival, or Sakura, as they call it. In spring, these trees sprout Soumya explores Japan's cultural significance of cherry blossoms, highlighting their historical and emotional weight, resilience post-Hiroshima bombing, and role in national revival, exclusively for Different Truths. We, along with half the world, including multitudes from India, were in Japan for the cherry blossom festival, or Sakura, as they call it. In spring, these trees sprout -
- [Homesick Blues: Feeling Left Out While the World Goes By](https://www.differenttruths.com/homesick-blues-feeling-left-out-while-the-world-goes-by/) - Jennifer's poems are a kaleidoscope of emotions: loneliness, love, daydreams, and unexpected encounters, exclusively for Different Truths. the world walks past my window without me–home sick***every time you smilemy heart beats just a fractionfaster***I’d like thinkthat your particular laughis just for me***binging train-wreck televisionno self control***in my next lifeI'll drive an Astin MartinBond girl ***pi Jennifer's poems are a kaleidoscope of emotions: loneliness, love, daydreams, and unexpected encounters, exclusively for Different Truths. the world walks past my window without me–home sick***every time you smilemy heart beats just a fractionfaster***I’d like thinkthat your particular laughis just for me***binging train-wreck televisionno self control***in my next lifeI'll drive an Astin MartinBond girl ***pi -
- [Why Are We Always Moving Performance Targets Up?](https://www.differenttruths.com/why-are-we-always-moving-performance-targets-up/) - In this age, where the globe is connected, and no time lag between one location and another, the expectation on performance is so tight that we cannot afford to miss a small detail, cautions Preeyan. An exclusive for Different Truths. It’s a tough world out there and we are looking at a generation where you In this age, where the globe is connected, and no time lag between one location and another, the expectation on performance is so tight that we cannot afford to miss a small detail, cautions Preeyan. An exclusive for Different Truths. It’s a tough world out there and we are looking at a generation where you -
- [Misty Nights](https://www.differenttruths.com/misty-nights/) - An enigmatic love poem by Sarala, exclusively for Different Truths. Misty nights Lovely nights But alone I walk With no one to talk Or hold my hands Nor whisper of love Into my ears Misty nights Cool cool nights Breezy nights Willows swaying to n fro Misty nights Foggy nights Faces hidden in the mist An enigmatic love poem by Sarala, exclusively for Different Truths. Misty nights Lovely nights But alone I walk With no one to talk Or hold my hands Nor whisper of love Into my ears Misty nights Cool cool nights Breezy nights Willows swaying to n fro Misty nights Foggy nights Faces hidden in the mist -
- [A Place of Beauty](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-place-of-beauty/) - An intense sensuous poem by Meenakshi, exclusively for Different Truths. Close your eyes, darling Hold my hand Tightly I’ll lead the way To the place where There is beauty, love, hope and happiness This place is safe, enriching and glorious Flowers bloom all day Trees sway in unison to the winds tune Rivers flow gently, An intense sensuous poem by Meenakshi, exclusively for Different Truths. Close your eyes, darling Hold my hand Tightly I’ll lead the way To the place where There is beauty, love, hope and happiness This place is safe, enriching and glorious Flowers bloom all day Trees sway in unison to the winds tune Rivers flow gently, -
- [Mind and Muscle](https://www.differenttruths.com/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 is unique and standing tall in reverence and saluting the mind and muscle and the caliber of the people who engineered it. This picture of perfection 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 is unique and standing tall in reverence and saluting the mind and muscle and the caliber of the people who engineered it. This picture of perfection -
- [The Story behind a Pity Smile](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-story-behind-a-pity-smile/) - An inward-looking poem, by Dr. Sudhansu, about sadness of lost love, exclusively for Different Truths. The smile rests on the trust of solitude Gathering the grief in its own style From the zeroed-out clock The hands have stopped to move At the brink of the setting sun The dread is flowing Telling something to me. An inward-looking poem, by Dr. Sudhansu, about sadness of lost love, exclusively for Different Truths. The smile rests on the trust of solitude Gathering the grief in its own style From the zeroed-out clock The hands have stopped to move At the brink of the setting sun The dread is flowing Telling something to me. -
- [Spotlight: Scott Discusses Genre-Building and His Creative Process](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-scott-discusses-genre-building-and-his-creative-process/) - Sukanya interviews Scott Sawitz, a writer/director from Chicago, in a candid interaction, exclusively for Different Truths. Scott Sawitz is a writer/director from Chicago, IL. He is known for his ability to craft character studies of complex, flawed individuals within a genre framework. His feature film "Save State" is currently available on Tubi, Amazon, ReVeel, and Sukanya interviews Scott Sawitz, a writer/director from Chicago, in a candid interaction, exclusively for Different Truths. Scott Sawitz is a writer/director from Chicago, IL. He is known for his ability to craft character studies of complex, flawed individuals within a genre framework. His feature film "Save State" is currently available on Tubi, Amazon, ReVeel, and -
- [The Candle in my Dream](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-candle-in-my-dream/) - An enigmatic surreal poem, by Amanita, exclusively for Different Truths. Last night I dreamt of a candle A yellow of a rare kind Tapering into a brilliant black The best that the night could find. Hands drawn close neatly by, I pirouetted on my toe, Tchaikovsky’s Swan, was like how I felt Or I simply An enigmatic surreal poem, by Amanita, exclusively for Different Truths. Last night I dreamt of a candle A yellow of a rare kind Tapering into a brilliant black The best that the night could find. Hands drawn close neatly by, I pirouetted on my toe, Tchaikovsky’s Swan, was like how I felt Or I simply -
- [Oneiric Ambrosia: A Sensual Exploration of Love and Dreams](https://www.differenttruths.com/oneiric-ambrosia-a-sensual-exploration-of-love-and-dreams/) - Mahua Sen's Nostalgia Crafting a Home Within, a book extract exclusively for Different Truths, offers a poignant journey through childhood memories, evoked by familiar scents and nostalgia. Dreamscape In the nocturnal womb of reverie’s embrace,Amidst amniotic currents, visions unfurl.Dreams, like seeds, germinate with grace,Awakening to life’s beckoning swirl. Once more, you breach my mental terrain,Dispelling Mahua Sen's Nostalgia Crafting a Home Within, a book extract exclusively for Different Truths, offers a poignant journey through childhood memories, evoked by familiar scents and nostalgia. Dreamscape In the nocturnal womb of reverie’s embrace,Amidst amniotic currents, visions unfurl.Dreams, like seeds, germinate with grace,Awakening to life’s beckoning swirl. Once more, you breach my mental terrain,Dispelling -
- [Biryani and Forbidden Love: A Delicious Journey in Daawat-e-Biriyani](https://www.differenttruths.com/biryani-and-forbidden-love-a-delicious-journey-in-daawat-e-biriyani/) - Ruchira reviews a film, exclusively for Different Truths, about a love story between a Hindu boy and a Muslim girl in Lucknow, with their granddaughter embarking on a quest to reunite them. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to watch director Aditi Roy’s brilliant film Daawat-e-Biriyani. Set against the background of Lucknow city during the Ruchira reviews a film, exclusively for Different Truths, about a love story between a Hindu boy and a Muslim girl in Lucknow, with their granddaughter embarking on a quest to reunite them. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to watch director Aditi Roy’s brilliant film Daawat-e-Biriyani. Set against the background of Lucknow city during the -
- [The Altitude of Love Sublime](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-altitude-of-love-sublime/) - A poignant and intense love poem from Mamta, for Different Truths. In spaces long ago Among lush, verdant hills A loving mother usheredHer son, a fetching groomHis shy blushing child-bride in tow. In prison was locked the patriarchProtesting against the BritishThe lone, brave, unlettered materLaboured through all adversitiesTo sustain and survive, not to perish. Urging A poignant and intense love poem from Mamta, for Different Truths. In spaces long ago Among lush, verdant hills A loving mother usheredHer son, a fetching groomHis shy blushing child-bride in tow. In prison was locked the patriarchProtesting against the BritishThe lone, brave, unlettered materLaboured through all adversitiesTo sustain and survive, not to perish. Urging -
- [That Old Lady in the Plaza](https://www.differenttruths.com/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 to salvage something out of it and make money, says Suveera, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. I gaze at her as she moves 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 to salvage something out of it and make money, says Suveera, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. I gaze at her as she moves -
- [Beyond the Horizon: A River Nymph's Unwavering Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/beyond-the-horizon-a-river-nymphs-unwavering-love/) - Shalini’s poem is about a river nymph yearns for her love across the horizon, finding solace in nature's embrace, exclusively for Different Truths. In the silent river’s gentle tide her boat adrift, quietly glides She lies supine, a delicate mermaid Her fingers ploughing the calm, still waters. Her tantalising hair dancing in the breeze,oblivious of her Shalini’s poem is about a river nymph yearns for her love across the horizon, finding solace in nature's embrace, exclusively for Different Truths. In the silent river’s gentle tide her boat adrift, quietly glides She lies supine, a delicate mermaid Her fingers ploughing the calm, still waters. Her tantalising hair dancing in the breeze,oblivious of her -
- [Fluffy Recruits: Petting Dogs at Mumbai  Airport, a sure Stress Buster!](https://www.differenttruths.com/fluffy-recruits-petting-dogs-at-mumbai-airport-a-sure-stress-buster/) - Petting a dog for even a few minutes calm us down, said Aakash Lonkar from Animal Angels Foundation, that runs the airport programme and who was with the dogs over there. “The brain releases a hormone called oxytocin, which has a soothing effect on an individual,” he said—just the shot of sunshine that nervous passengers need. The canines Petting a dog for even a few minutes calm us down, said Aakash Lonkar from Animal Angels Foundation, that runs the airport programme and who was with the dogs over there. “The brain releases a hormone called oxytocin, which has a soothing effect on an individual,” he said—just the shot of sunshine that nervous passengers need. The canines -
- [Love and Ceremony: A Daughter's Ode to Saraswati ](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-and-ceremony-a-daughters-ode-to-saraswati/) - An evocative poem, by Dr Roopali, exclusively for Different Truths, is about a child's love for Saraswati, the Goddess of Learning, awakens creativity and hope. Oh, Goddess of Learningstilled in marblethe mighty lotus holdsyou and the primordial Veena.Adorning your feet are adoring celestial swans. Your four hands graspthe book of all knowledge.the pot of water An evocative poem, by Dr Roopali, exclusively for Different Truths, is about a child's love for Saraswati, the Goddess of Learning, awakens creativity and hope. Oh, Goddess of Learningstilled in marblethe mighty lotus holdsyou and the primordial Veena.Adorning your feet are adoring celestial swans. Your four hands graspthe book of all knowledge.the pot of water -
- [Inclusion](https://www.differenttruths.com/inclusion/) - An evocative poem by Elize, exclusively for Different Truths. From the orchestra of sensations only moments are stopped in time. They remain, they last like an inclusion hidden in amber. The past veiled by the memory of stone nature. My mind are the corals of the past, monads of memories immersed in a whirl of An evocative poem by Elize, exclusively for Different Truths. From the orchestra of sensations only moments are stopped in time. They remain, they last like an inclusion hidden in amber. The past veiled by the memory of stone nature. My mind are the corals of the past, monads of memories immersed in a whirl of -
- [Three Reasons you Should Resort to Pure Clay Cookware Sets](https://www.differenttruths.com/three-reasons-you-should-resort-to-pure-clay-cookware-sets/) - Ritambhara tells us three benefits of using clay cookware sets instead of all sorts of cookware that are made up of metals and Teflon coatings on them to the ones made of food-grade plastic. Read more in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Using pots or other utensils made of clay for cooking and Ritambhara tells us three benefits of using clay cookware sets instead of all sorts of cookware that are made up of metals and Teflon coatings on them to the ones made of food-grade plastic. Read more in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Using pots or other utensils made of clay for cooking and -
- [Celebrate Love with Rice Chocolate Cupcakes!](https://www.differenttruths.com/celebrate-love-with-rice-chocolate-cupcakes/) - Sarika tells us how she was born two months too soon to share her birthday with St. Valentine. The author reminisces and romances her birthday celebrations, the simple joys, her growing up in a small city, in Assam, the people who departed as she moved on with her journey of life. How her husband serenades Sarika tells us how she was born two months too soon to share her birthday with St. Valentine. The author reminisces and romances her birthday celebrations, the simple joys, her growing up in a small city, in Assam, the people who departed as she moved on with her journey of life. How her husband serenades -
- [Yummy and Finger-licking Chocolate Brownies add to the Festivities!](https://www.differenttruths.com/yummy-and-finger-licking-chocolate-brownies-add-to-the-festivities/) - In India, people celebrate Christmas and New Year in different ways. It is an international festival and celebrated globally, almost the same way. But, India is unique in many ways, much like our celebrations. Christians from different parts of India add their classical flovours to the festivity. Enliven your festivities with finger-licking, yummy chocolate brownies, the perfect dessert. Sarika shares In India, people celebrate Christmas and New Year in different ways. It is an international festival and celebrated globally, almost the same way. But, India is unique in many ways, much like our celebrations. Christians from different parts of India add their classical flovours to the festivity. Enliven your festivities with finger-licking, yummy chocolate brownies, the perfect dessert. Sarika shares -
- [A Zingy, Zesty Winter Delight: Murgh Kalimirch Tikka Kabab](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-zingy-zesty-winter-delight-murgh-kalimirch-tikka-kabab/) - Our culinary expert, Sonali, has just the right recipe for the winter, a peppery Murg Kalimirch Tikka Kabab. Other than adding zest to the dish, black pepper is a panacea. It has several health benefits 1 like relief from respiratory disorders, coughs, the common cold, constipation, indigestion, anemia, impotency, muscular strains, dental disease, pyorrhea, diarrhea, and heart disease. It Our culinary expert, Sonali, has just the right recipe for the winter, a peppery Murg Kalimirch Tikka Kabab. Other than adding zest to the dish, black pepper is a panacea. It has several health benefits 1 like relief from respiratory disorders, coughs, the common cold, constipation, indigestion, anemia, impotency, muscular strains, dental disease, pyorrhea, diarrhea, and heart disease. It -
- [Echoes of Narcissus: Of Love, Loss, and Self-Discovery](https://www.differenttruths.com/echoes-of-narcissus-of-love-loss-and-self-discovery/) - Ruchira reviews "Echoes of Narcissus," an audiovisual dance drama combining Kathak, ballet, and more, exploring the classic Greek myth, exclusively for Different Truths. I grew up reading the legends and mythological tales from Greece and Rome, which impressed me greatly besides setting my imagination on fire. Pandora's Box, Pegasus the winged horse, the Titan Atlas, who bore Ruchira reviews "Echoes of Narcissus," an audiovisual dance drama combining Kathak, ballet, and more, exploring the classic Greek myth, exclusively for Different Truths. I grew up reading the legends and mythological tales from Greece and Rome, which impressed me greatly besides setting my imagination on fire. Pandora's Box, Pegasus the winged horse, the Titan Atlas, who bore -
- [Yoga and Spirituality](https://www.differenttruths.com/yoga-and-spirituality/) - Look inside and discover your own inner journey with your Self. It’s best to become your own spiritual scientist. Your spiritual path should in no way be directed only towards yourself, it should definitely serve others. Navodita talks about yoga and spirituality exclusively in Different Truths. Spirituality gives inner strength to manage difficult situations and Look inside and discover your own inner journey with your Self. It’s best to become your own spiritual scientist. Your spiritual path should in no way be directed only towards yourself, it should definitely serve others. Navodita talks about yoga and spirituality exclusively in Different Truths. Spirituality gives inner strength to manage difficult situations and -
- [Beyond the Heartbeat: How Love Fuels Learning](https://www.differenttruths.com/beyond-the-heartbeat-how-love-fuels-learning/) - Rupa's poem explores love's emotional rollercoaster, highlighting its ability to ignite learning and teach profound lessons and provide wisdom exclusively for Different Truths. Love inspires learningemotions: sweet, sore, tormenting,Love is an agonising matter of a heartbeat.Wisdom illuminates essential life-groundingLove tutors impactful, lasting lessonsWisdom, quintessentially, is the essenceto a zestful embrace of larger-than-life livingthe burst of Rupa's poem explores love's emotional rollercoaster, highlighting its ability to ignite learning and teach profound lessons and provide wisdom exclusively for Different Truths. Love inspires learningemotions: sweet, sore, tormenting,Love is an agonising matter of a heartbeat.Wisdom illuminates essential life-groundingLove tutors impactful, lasting lessonsWisdom, quintessentially, is the essenceto a zestful embrace of larger-than-life livingthe burst of -
- [Caring for the Caregiver](https://www.differenttruths.com/caring-for-the-caregiver/) - It’s easy to get burned out when you’re caring for a loved one, whether it’s a spouse with a chronic illness or a frail older relative. Taking time for yourself every day–even just a few minutes–is one way to help you recharge. Here’s Rita’s practical tips for the caregiver, exclusively for Different Truths. If you are a It’s easy to get burned out when you’re caring for a loved one, whether it’s a spouse with a chronic illness or a frail older relative. Taking time for yourself every day–even just a few minutes–is one way to help you recharge. Here’s Rita’s practical tips for the caregiver, exclusively for Different Truths. If you are a -
- [Elders Need Loving Care, not Isolation and Neglect](https://www.differenttruths.com/elders-need-loving-care-not-isolation-and-neglect/) - Elders have given us their all, every iota of their love and care. What do we give them in return, isolation, neglect and social ostracisation. Here’s a curtain raiser of the special feature in Different Truths on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). In keeping with the avowed mission of Different Truths to sensitise the masses Elders have given us their all, every iota of their love and care. What do we give them in return, isolation, neglect and social ostracisation. Here’s a curtain raiser of the special feature in Different Truths on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). In keeping with the avowed mission of Different Truths to sensitise the masses -
- [Torn Between Faith and Desire: Of Love and Torment](https://www.differenttruths.com/torn-between-faith-and-desire-of-love-and-torment/) - Eimaan's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, tells a heartfelt love story, highlighting guilt, internal conflict, faith, and temptation. I'd tear my heart apartBe your mosaic piece of artHad I no fear of being slandered Lilith, I’m dying and begging Your eyes burn my bones till the dust Lilith, I’m pleading and bleedingKeep me away from Eimaan's poem, exclusively for Different Truths, tells a heartfelt love story, highlighting guilt, internal conflict, faith, and temptation. I'd tear my heart apartBe your mosaic piece of artHad I no fear of being slandered Lilith, I’m dying and begging Your eyes burn my bones till the dust Lilith, I’m pleading and bleedingKeep me away from -
- [Ashokan, a Modest and Unassuming Tea Seller](https://www.differenttruths.com/ashokan-a-modest-and-unassuming-tea-seller/) - Shail profiles modest and unassuming, Ashokan, a tea seller with a pushcart outside Shastri Bhavan. He came to Chennai to better his prospects. A god fearing family man, he speaks in a measured voice. A face in the crowd on the streets of Chennai, there is a certain invisibility about him. He blends in the crowd. Here’s a glimpse Shail profiles modest and unassuming, Ashokan, a tea seller with a pushcart outside Shastri Bhavan. He came to Chennai to better his prospects. A god fearing family man, he speaks in a measured voice. A face in the crowd on the streets of Chennai, there is a certain invisibility about him. He blends in the crowd. Here’s a glimpse -
- [A World of Wonder: How Sight Shapes Experience](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-world-of-wonder-how-sight-shapes-experience/) - Sai Harshitha's poem contrasts sightless existence with a deeper "inner eye" that unlocks universe's wonders and grants inner peace, exclusively for Different Truths. Bewitching beauty around the worldColours and hues together swirlThe whole of the world outside it whirlsAll to be seen by the pinhole of the eye Without the eye, why would we die?Without Sai Harshitha's poem contrasts sightless existence with a deeper "inner eye" that unlocks universe's wonders and grants inner peace, exclusively for Different Truths. Bewitching beauty around the worldColours and hues together swirlThe whole of the world outside it whirlsAll to be seen by the pinhole of the eye Without the eye, why would we die?Without -
- [Spotlight: Engaging Entertainment for All at Thang Long Theatre](https://www.differenttruths.com/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 in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter, the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is one of the major attractions for tourists visiting Vietnam. The theatre offers 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 in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter, the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is one of the major attractions for tourists visiting Vietnam. The theatre offers -
- [Dark Beauty: Unraveling Love and Sensuality in Patranabis's Gogyoka](https://www.differenttruths.com/dark-beauty-unraveling-love-and-sensuality-in-patranabiss-gogyoka/) - Dr Ajanta reviews Rajorshi Patranabis's "The Last Drop of Your Tears," a unique poetry collection featuring gogyoka, exploring themes of sensuality, spirituality, and creativity, exclusively for Different Truths. Rajorshi Patranabis's collection of gogyoka, the last drop of your tears is a delight for the senses, filled as it is with the haunting apprehensions of a sublime truth. Dr Ajanta reviews Rajorshi Patranabis's "The Last Drop of Your Tears," a unique poetry collection featuring gogyoka, exploring themes of sensuality, spirituality, and creativity, exclusively for Different Truths. Rajorshi Patranabis's collection of gogyoka, the last drop of your tears is a delight for the senses, filled as it is with the haunting apprehensions of a sublime truth. -
- [Fifteen Customs that are Distinctly American!](https://www.differenttruths.com/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 the huge melting pot of culture. Here’s more to the multiculturalism that is now the American way of life, in the regular column, exclusively for Different Truths. Living 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 the huge melting pot of culture. Here’s more to the multiculturalism that is now the American way of life, in the regular column, exclusively for Different Truths. Living -
- [Mac Jameson on Midnight Transient: Inspiration, Challenges, and Dark Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/mac-jameson-on-midnight-transient-inspiration-challenges-and-dark-love/) - Sukanya interviews Mac Jameson, an Irish American actor-director, discusses his filmmaking journey, challenges, and upcoming projects with Emerald Strike Film Co., emphasising collaboration, communication, and audience feedback, exclusively for Different Truths. Mac Jameson, actor, director, and co-owner is an Irish American, who grew up in the south. At a young age, he started finding work Sukanya interviews Mac Jameson, an Irish American actor-director, discusses his filmmaking journey, challenges, and upcoming projects with Emerald Strike Film Co., emphasising collaboration, communication, and audience feedback, exclusively for Different Truths. Mac Jameson, actor, director, and co-owner is an Irish American, who grew up in the south. At a young age, he started finding work -
- [Fear](https://www.differenttruths.com/fear/) - An intense, women-centric prose poem by Deeya, in Different Truths. Fear is unknown; I’ve felt it in my fingers and toes. I backpack it in my nightmares. The devil’s face in sickening colours engulfs my shadow. Lilacs hum a weedy tune. The livid Oracle smears my porous skin. Running past tunnels of thick darkness, a An intense, women-centric prose poem by Deeya, in Different Truths. Fear is unknown; I’ve felt it in my fingers and toes. I backpack it in my nightmares. The devil’s face in sickening colours engulfs my shadow. Lilacs hum a weedy tune. The livid Oracle smears my porous skin. Running past tunnels of thick darkness, a -
- [The Platonic Love of Tagore and Victoria Ocampo](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-platonic-love-of-tagore-and-victoria-ocampo/) - Ruchira delves into the unconventional love story between Rabindranath Tagore and Argentine intellectual Victoria Ocampo, revealing the song's inspiration and a fascinating cross-cultural connection, exclusively for Different Truths. Ask any Tagore aficionado (Bengali or otherwise) to croon a few lines from any one of their favourite songs and they almost invariably zero in on, Ami chini Ruchira delves into the unconventional love story between Rabindranath Tagore and Argentine intellectual Victoria Ocampo, revealing the song's inspiration and a fascinating cross-cultural connection, exclusively for Different Truths. Ask any Tagore aficionado (Bengali or otherwise) to croon a few lines from any one of their favourite songs and they almost invariably zero in on, Ami chini -
- [Connecting with Cosmic Energy: A Kriya Yoga Experience](https://www.differenttruths.com/connecting-with-cosmic-energy-a-kriya-yoga-experience/) - Kanchan embarked on a transformative spiritual journey through Kriya Yoga in 2019, inspired by books and a friend, resulting in a profound impact, exclusively for Different Truths. Kriya Yoga ranks among the major and deepest practices in a peaceful world. It is a significant and profound pathway that helps us connect more deeply with ourselves and Kanchan embarked on a transformative spiritual journey through Kriya Yoga in 2019, inspired by books and a friend, resulting in a profound impact, exclusively for Different Truths. Kriya Yoga ranks among the major and deepest practices in a peaceful world. It is a significant and profound pathway that helps us connect more deeply with ourselves and -
- [Blue Whistling Thrush](https://www.differenttruths.com/blue-whistling-thrush/) - Poet-photographer, Dr. Swaraj’s haiku verse, exclusively for Different Truths. the forest resoundedwith his crepuscular serenadesthe day ebbed away Photo by the poet Poet-photographer, Dr. Swaraj’s haiku verse, exclusively for Different Truths. the forest resoundedwith his crepuscular serenadesthe day ebbed away Photo by the poet -
- [How does Data Travel?](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-does-data-travel/) - Tanya tells us how data travels, on the Internet, exclusively for Different Truths. In today’s world of technology, we use different applications for various purposes. For almost everything, there is an application like budget planning, fitness tracking, instant messaging, video conferencing, online transactions, etc. But how does all this work? What’s the underlying functioning of Tanya tells us how data travels, on the Internet, exclusively for Different Truths. In today’s world of technology, we use different applications for various purposes. For almost everything, there is an application like budget planning, fitness tracking, instant messaging, video conferencing, online transactions, etc. But how does all this work? What’s the underlying functioning of -
- [B = Betrayal](https://www.differenttruths.com/b-betrayal/) - A social responsive poem on betrayal by Poornima, in Different Truths. I am a room full of boxes of betrayalsStacked like files of complaints - uncared, unheardThe pretty violets on the walls are surfaces that are built to hide the cracksYou might as well believe itAt times deceits simply outperformAnd you wonder if all that A social responsive poem on betrayal by Poornima, in Different Truths. I am a room full of boxes of betrayalsStacked like files of complaints - uncared, unheardThe pretty violets on the walls are surfaces that are built to hide the cracksYou might as well believe itAt times deceits simply outperformAnd you wonder if all that -
- [The Game of Life and Death…](https://www.differenttruths.com/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 death with resignation. Later the city-state regarded as heroes the men fallen for the cause of the community, honouring these model citizens as those who died 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 death with resignation. Later the city-state regarded as heroes the men fallen for the cause of the community, honouring these model citizens as those who died -
- [Churned in the Soul](https://www.differenttruths.com/churned-in-the-soul/) - A powerful and an intense poem by Elsy, in Different Truths. The ache that burntinto consciencegrew into a blaze.It was doused,but then the soulwent up in flames!Which is more agonizing?muffling the conscienceor mashing the soul?Unheeding the guilty prick,or neglecting the call of soul?Is it not more benignto be unfair to oneself,than to another’s self?What if A powerful and an intense poem by Elsy, in Different Truths. The ache that burntinto consciencegrew into a blaze.It was doused,but then the soulwent up in flames!Which is more agonizing?muffling the conscienceor mashing the soul?Unheeding the guilty prick,or neglecting the call of soul?Is it not more benignto be unfair to oneself,than to another’s self?What if -
- [Spotlight: How Ryan Avery Conquered the Screenwriting World](https://www.differenttruths.com/spotlight-how-ryan-avery-conquered-the-screenwriting-world/) - Sukanya interviews Ryan Avery, a rising star in television screenwriting, about his transition from screenwriting education to working in television, creative influences, challenges, and upcoming projects, exclusively for Different Truths. We welcome Ryan Avery (RA), a rising star in the world of television screenwriting. In this exclusive interview, Sukanya Basu Mallik (SBM) delves into Ryan's Sukanya interviews Ryan Avery, a rising star in television screenwriting, about his transition from screenwriting education to working in television, creative influences, challenges, and upcoming projects, exclusively for Different Truths. We welcome Ryan Avery (RA), a rising star in the world of television screenwriting. In this exclusive interview, Sukanya Basu Mallik (SBM) delves into Ryan's -
- [Kafir’s Ghazals: A Spotlight on Love, Pain, and Self-Discovery](https://www.differenttruths.com/kafirs-ghazals-a-spotlight-on-love-pain-and-self-discovery/) - Nabanita reviews Rajorshi Patranabis' Soliloquy: Ghazals, a literary work that explores themes of love, separation, pain, and loneliness, experimenting with verse form and vocabulary, exclusively for Different Truths. My first interaction with Ghazal was through music. As I listened to the stalwarts of ghazal singers, I came to realise that it was a form in Nabanita reviews Rajorshi Patranabis' Soliloquy: Ghazals, a literary work that explores themes of love, separation, pain, and loneliness, experimenting with verse form and vocabulary, exclusively for Different Truths. My first interaction with Ghazal was through music. As I listened to the stalwarts of ghazal singers, I came to realise that it was a form in -
- [Unexpected Birthday Surprise: A Military Family’s Story](https://www.differenttruths.com/unexpected-birthday-surprise-a-military-familys-story/) - Rumki’s story, exclusively for Different Truths, is about a crisp December morning in 2014. The insistent doorbell shattered the pre-dawn quiet, sparking a flurry of emotions—worry, exhaustion, and a touch of annoyance. What heartwarming surprise awaited her? It was a chilly morning in December 2014. The doorbell rang: “Who comes so early in the morning Rumki’s story, exclusively for Different Truths, is about a crisp December morning in 2014. The insistent doorbell shattered the pre-dawn quiet, sparking a flurry of emotions—worry, exhaustion, and a touch of annoyance. What heartwarming surprise awaited her? It was a chilly morning in December 2014. The doorbell rang: “Who comes so early in the morning -
- [Nataraj](https://www.differenttruths.com/nataraj/) - Inspired by Ananda Coomaraswamy’s Dance of Shiva. Gopa pens a poem about Natraj, exclusively for Different Truths. The beginner of cosmos. Poised on your right leg. Dynamic and controlled. You the creator, You the destroyer. Pasupathi, the Lord of Beasts. Disarming both the fierce tiger and poisonous serpent . Fearlessness is your mantra. You the Inspired by Ananda Coomaraswamy’s Dance of Shiva. Gopa pens a poem about Natraj, exclusively for Different Truths. The beginner of cosmos. Poised on your right leg. Dynamic and controlled. You the creator, You the destroyer. Pasupathi, the Lord of Beasts. Disarming both the fierce tiger and poisonous serpent . Fearlessness is your mantra. You the -
- [Yummy Minty Egg Biriyani](https://www.differenttruths.com/yummy-minty-egg-biriyani/) - Anumita tells us about minty egg biriyani that’s yummy and easy to cook. A Different Truths exclusive. Biriyani is always a favorite food at home. I always have to find new ways to cook and add a new dimension to this dish. I favour biriyani to other dishes, as in my opinion, this is a Anumita tells us about minty egg biriyani that’s yummy and easy to cook. A Different Truths exclusive. Biriyani is always a favorite food at home. I always have to find new ways to cook and add a new dimension to this dish. I favour biriyani to other dishes, as in my opinion, this is a -
- [Finding Beauty in the Scorch: Tagore's Love for Summer](https://www.differenttruths.com/finding-beauty-in-the-scorch-tagores-love-for-summer/) - Ruchira explores Rabindranath Tagore's appreciation for summer in his poetry, highlighting its beauty and power, and Tagore's use of long robes in the heat. An exclusive for Different Truths. Over the past few weeks, the major parts of the country have found themselves in the throes of a severe heat wave that shows no signs of Ruchira explores Rabindranath Tagore's appreciation for summer in his poetry, highlighting its beauty and power, and Tagore's use of long robes in the heat. An exclusive for Different Truths. Over the past few weeks, the major parts of the country have found themselves in the throes of a severe heat wave that shows no signs of -
- [Sunflowers](https://www.differenttruths.com/sunflowers/) - An enigmatic love poem, by Eliza, celebrating nature, exclusively for Different Truths. In the head was born a garden, which still awaits for the smell. What a beautiful one, flowered in a harmony of colours. Behind the enchanted gate, open to sensation stand two drooping heads of ripe sunflowers. Bowing down likely to love drifting An enigmatic love poem, by Eliza, celebrating nature, exclusively for Different Truths. In the head was born a garden, which still awaits for the smell. What a beautiful one, flowered in a harmony of colours. Behind the enchanted gate, open to sensation stand two drooping heads of ripe sunflowers. Bowing down likely to love drifting -
- [Genesis](https://www.differenttruths.com/genesis/) - Here's an inward-looking, intense poem by Deeya, for Different Truths. The river of mindSwift turquoise virulentSings of phallus and sickness Shimmering sands cajoleThe overriding spiritClacking shoes like devils shriek The Sonata In the serenity of zeroness sucks The river meanders It flows virtuallyNever to make happen a genesis. Picture design Anumita Roy #Poem #Poet #Verse #Genesis #Devil #Shoes #DifferentTruths Here's an inward-looking, intense poem by Deeya, for Different Truths. The river of mindSwift turquoise virulentSings of phallus and sickness Shimmering sands cajoleThe overriding spiritClacking shoes like devils shriek The Sonata In the serenity of zeroness sucks The river meanders It flows virtuallyNever to make happen a genesis. Picture design Anumita Roy #Poem #Poet #Verse #Genesis #Devil #Shoes #DifferentTruths -
- [A Less Visited Greek Island Sifnos](https://www.differenttruths.com/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, old church on a hilltop at Agis Simeone with scary steep narrow motor roads. A Different Truths exclusive. Sifnos is not the of the beaten track 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, old church on a hilltop at Agis Simeone with scary steep narrow motor roads. A Different Truths exclusive. Sifnos is not the of the beaten track -
- [From Silence to Resilience!](https://www.differenttruths.com/from-silence-to-resilience/) - Here’s an inward-looking, women-centric poem where Aishwarya talks of her voyage, her insecurities and strengths, for Different Truths. as I pondered in silence...my life reeled before mefrom when I’d my sensibilitiesa myriad of collages replayedsome clear, some cluttered,yet, somehow they all mattered! a journey indeed ~it’s been for me...from innocence to maturity,melancholy to serendipity,seen it all, Here’s an inward-looking, women-centric poem where Aishwarya talks of her voyage, her insecurities and strengths, for Different Truths. as I pondered in silence...my life reeled before mefrom when I’d my sensibilitiesa myriad of collages replayedsome clear, some cluttered,yet, somehow they all mattered! a journey indeed ~it’s been for me...from innocence to maturity,melancholy to serendipity,seen it all, -
- [A Filmmaker, Robert’s Personal Struggles Shape a Powerful Look at Relationships](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-filmmaker-roberts-personal-struggles-shape-a-powerful-look-at-relationships/) - Robert Peichl, a renowned German writer and director, showcases his work on Mercedes Benz commercials and his latest short film, "Moon Thief," in a candid interview with Sukanya, exclusively for Different Truths. Robert Peichl is a German writer and director known for his commercial and narrative work. With multiple international awards, Robert has enjoyed collaborating Robert Peichl, a renowned German writer and director, showcases his work on Mercedes Benz commercials and his latest short film, "Moon Thief," in a candid interview with Sukanya, exclusively for Different Truths. Robert Peichl is a German writer and director known for his commercial and narrative work. With multiple international awards, Robert has enjoyed collaborating -
- [Yummilicious Kadai Paneer: Wholesome and Healthy](https://www.differenttruths.com/yummilicious-kadai-paneer-wholesome-and-healthy/) - Sonali shares the recipe of one of the most popular Indian dishes, Kadai Paneer, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. It is sometimes difficult to decide what to cook for dinner. To make things easy, I have started meal prepping at the beginning of the week. I buy the produce and the groceries Sonali shares the recipe of one of the most popular Indian dishes, Kadai Paneer, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. It is sometimes difficult to decide what to cook for dinner. To make things easy, I have started meal prepping at the beginning of the week. I buy the produce and the groceries -
- [When Death Knocked at my Door...](https://www.differenttruths.com/when-death-knocked-at-my-door/) - An evocative poem about the final journey, by Sarala, exclusively for Different Truths. When death knocked at my doorI got dressed very fastIn my finest attireWearing beautiful fragrantflowers in my hair andsplashed lovely perfumeon my bodyWhich is going to beashes in a while!I coyedI smiledI embraced himwith fervent desireto take me in hisloving armsHe extended An evocative poem about the final journey, by Sarala, exclusively for Different Truths. When death knocked at my doorI got dressed very fastIn my finest attireWearing beautiful fragrantflowers in my hair andsplashed lovely perfumeon my bodyWhich is going to beashes in a while!I coyedI smiledI embraced himwith fervent desireto take me in hisloving armsHe extended -
- [A Letter to My Daughter](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-letter-to-my-daughter/) - Humourist Rachna’s take on board exams and the fear psychosis that parents and elders build around it. In a soulful letter to her daughter, she spells out her priorities as a mother. Here’s a mother-daughter dialogue, via this letter, from some years ago in Different Truths. Dear Baby Girl, You are in Grade 10 now. The year Humourist Rachna’s take on board exams and the fear psychosis that parents and elders build around it. In a soulful letter to her daughter, she spells out her priorities as a mother. Here’s a mother-daughter dialogue, via this letter, from some years ago in Different Truths. Dear Baby Girl, You are in Grade 10 now. The year -
- [A Look at the Devastating Impact of Heatwave 2024](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-look-at-the-devastating-impact-of-heatwave-2024/) - Dr. Amrinder's poem, in two parts, reflects on India's summer of 2024, describing it as the worst heatwave in memory, in the first part, exclusively for Different Truths. Waves conjure a pretty image ofFoaming seas and sandy beachesLapping waters and cooling breezeBut the heat wave of 2024The worst in living memory yetIt was a different Dr. Amrinder's poem, in two parts, reflects on India's summer of 2024, describing it as the worst heatwave in memory, in the first part, exclusively for Different Truths. Waves conjure a pretty image ofFoaming seas and sandy beachesLapping waters and cooling breezeBut the heat wave of 2024The worst in living memory yetIt was a different -
- [Rantings of my Heart](https://www.differenttruths.com/rantings-of-my-heart/) - An evocative protest poem, where Anoucheka and her heart converse about a cruel world, for Different Truths. Tell me, urged my heartTell me why the world is so cruel Wars wave their mighty flags at usPoverty pulses proudlyCrimes carry their own grim smilesDiseases scare death awayRights riot against the repressedAndLove loses its integrity Tell meUrged my An evocative protest poem, where Anoucheka and her heart converse about a cruel world, for Different Truths. Tell me, urged my heartTell me why the world is so cruel Wars wave their mighty flags at usPoverty pulses proudlyCrimes carry their own grim smilesDiseases scare death awayRights riot against the repressedAndLove loses its integrity Tell meUrged my -
- [Beyond the Feast: Unveiling the History of Ma Shashti](https://www.differenttruths.com/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 Truths. As I hear the many conches blowing, I realise that Jamai Shashti is being celebrated with fervour and the son-in-law is going to be fed 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 Truths. As I hear the many conches blowing, I realise that Jamai Shashti is being celebrated with fervour and the son-in-law is going to be fed -
- [Boys will (Not) be Boys: Towards a more Human Society](https://www.differenttruths.com/boys-will-not-be-boys-towards-a-more-human-society/) - We talk all the time about what we would teach our daughters, but we equally need to engage in reorienting that which is taught to our sons, not just for the future of the world, but so that they can grow to their full potential as human beings. Payal takes a hard look at the We talk all the time about what we would teach our daughters, but we equally need to engage in reorienting that which is taught to our sons, not just for the future of the world, but so that they can grow to their full potential as human beings. Payal takes a hard look at the -
- [Wait](https://www.differenttruths.com/wait/) - An evocative and sensuous love poem, by Satabdi, exclusively for Different Truths. Ingrained inception, Soaked, seeped and solidified; Crystallised now; In your fatal enigma! Your eyes alluring, Empty hollow within my heart, A darkroom secretive, A deep black treasure. More to your fragrance, I breathe my counted days, A vacuum around, Cajoled in your warmth. An evocative and sensuous love poem, by Satabdi, exclusively for Different Truths. Ingrained inception, Soaked, seeped and solidified; Crystallised now; In your fatal enigma! Your eyes alluring, Empty hollow within my heart, A darkroom secretive, A deep black treasure. More to your fragrance, I breathe my counted days, A vacuum around, Cajoled in your warmth. -
- [Exploring Love in Mother-Daughter Dialogue](https://www.differenttruths.com/exploring-love-in-mother-daughter-dialogue/) - Rachna reviews ‘Mother-Daughter Dialogue’ by Dr Paramita Mukherjee Mullick and Sankalpita Mullick. It explores the deep, enduring bond between mothers and daughters, exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Mother-Daughter Dialogue’ by Dr Paramita Mukherjee Mullick and her daughter Sankalpita Mullick is ‘Dedicated to mothers and daughters everywhere’. Though the mother was brought up in Kolkata, and the Rachna reviews ‘Mother-Daughter Dialogue’ by Dr Paramita Mukherjee Mullick and Sankalpita Mullick. It explores the deep, enduring bond between mothers and daughters, exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Mother-Daughter Dialogue’ by Dr Paramita Mukherjee Mullick and her daughter Sankalpita Mullick is ‘Dedicated to mothers and daughters everywhere’. Though the mother was brought up in Kolkata, and the -
- [A Young Essayist's Odyssey: How Saha's Book Maps His Intellectual Growth](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-young-essayists-odyssey-how-sahas-book-maps-his-intellectual-growth/) - Amit Shankar Saha's "A Portrait of the Artist" explores his journey from student to scholar through essays, memoirs, and criticism. A review by Sutanuka, exclusively for Different Truths. Amit Shankar Saha is an award-winning short story writer, poet and academic. The title A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Essayist is intriguing for it reminds us Amit Shankar Saha's "A Portrait of the Artist" explores his journey from student to scholar through essays, memoirs, and criticism. A review by Sutanuka, exclusively for Different Truths. Amit Shankar Saha is an award-winning short story writer, poet and academic. The title A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Essayist is intriguing for it reminds us -
- [Breakfast like a King with Savoury Indian Pancakes](https://www.differenttruths.com/breakfast-like-a-king-with-savoury-indian-pancakes/) - Our Hyderabad-based Foodie, Sarika, shares the recipe for yummy and wholesome, Indian pancakes, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. “Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper,” is a well-known adage that I religiously follow. For me, breakfast is the mother of all meals, so I hardly skip Our Hyderabad-based Foodie, Sarika, shares the recipe for yummy and wholesome, Indian pancakes, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. “Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper,” is a well-known adage that I religiously follow. For me, breakfast is the mother of all meals, so I hardly skip -
- [Rhyme of the Dark Skin](https://www.differenttruths.com/rhyme-of-the-dark-skin/) - A poignant verse about fairness, dark skin, and true beauty by Farheen, in DifferentTruths. Played in the sun and tanned her face In happiness quotient, she bagged first placeNo time for make-up and desire to look hotWith artificiality, for years she has fought No time to impress people of that specific classShe is happy being a village A poignant verse about fairness, dark skin, and true beauty by Farheen, in DifferentTruths. Played in the sun and tanned her face In happiness quotient, she bagged first placeNo time for make-up and desire to look hotWith artificiality, for years she has fought No time to impress people of that specific classShe is happy being a village -
- [Love in the Mountains: Explore Himachal Pradesh with Friends](https://www.differenttruths.com/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. Would you like to travel to Himachal with a friend? Who can refuse a trip to the mountains? And that too to Himachal Pradesh (HP)which is 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. Would you like to travel to Himachal with a friend? Who can refuse a trip to the mountains? And that too to Himachal Pradesh (HP)which is -
- [The Right Shade of Feminism](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-right-shade-of-feminism/) - Feminism has many layers of meaning. Tooba critiques it, saying that with concepts like feminism, it is sad that much of what it never stood for is now attributed to it. Read more in Different Truths. If you are a young woman of this century, especially in a country like ours, it’s most likely that Feminism has many layers of meaning. Tooba critiques it, saying that with concepts like feminism, it is sad that much of what it never stood for is now attributed to it. Read more in Different Truths. If you are a young woman of this century, especially in a country like ours, it’s most likely that -
- [Another Verse between Me and My Poem](https://www.differenttruths.com/another-verse-between-me-and-my-poem/) - Amidst harsh cruelty and metaphors of violence, the poet, and his poem are split apart, in this verse by Ayub, exclusively for Different Truths. In the yellow muddled morn,Thinking of waking up,From the green sleep,To place the bowl of dream,At the threshold of sunThe day breaks,Then I leave the bed recollecting the courage,To pull up Amidst harsh cruelty and metaphors of violence, the poet, and his poem are split apart, in this verse by Ayub, exclusively for Different Truths. In the yellow muddled morn,Thinking of waking up,From the green sleep,To place the bowl of dream,At the threshold of sunThe day breaks,Then I leave the bed recollecting the courage,To pull up -
- [I Bleed](https://www.differenttruths.com/i-bleed/) - An intense, evocative poem, on gender issue, by Saranya, exclusively for Different Truths. Don’t you see how I could, if I choose to, put an end to this bloodshed that repeats itself month on month and lasts for three, five, seven sometimes even nine days? But I don't, out of sheer respect for the laws An intense, evocative poem, on gender issue, by Saranya, exclusively for Different Truths. Don’t you see how I could, if I choose to, put an end to this bloodshed that repeats itself month on month and lasts for three, five, seven sometimes even nine days? But I don't, out of sheer respect for the laws -
- [A Grandpa's Legacy of Love, Laughter, and Lessons](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-grandpas-legacy-of-love-laughter-and-lessons/) - Dr Amrinder's poem explores a grandchild's curiosity about its aging grandfather, who shares a heartwarming tale of life's journey, wisdom, and love, exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Grandpa, Grandpa, will you tell me please,Who drew these wrinkles on your face?’‘Life, dear boy Life, drew a map of theJourneys I took, of the adventures I had.’‘Grandpa, Grandpa, Dr Amrinder's poem explores a grandchild's curiosity about its aging grandfather, who shares a heartwarming tale of life's journey, wisdom, and love, exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Grandpa, Grandpa, will you tell me please,Who drew these wrinkles on your face?’‘Life, dear boy Life, drew a map of theJourneys I took, of the adventures I had.’‘Grandpa, Grandpa, -
- [How Bernini’s Storytelling Makes His Sculpture Speak](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-berninis-storytelling-makes-his-sculpture-speak/) - Monika explores Gian Lorenzo Bernini's "The Abduction of Proserpina," a captivating sculpture with timeless themes and masterful technique, exclusively for Different Truths. Gian Lorenzo Bernini's "The Rape of Proserpina" (more accurately translated as "The Abduction of Proserpina") is a baroque ballet of passion, struggle, and the inevitable grip of fate. It stands beautifully carved in Monika explores Gian Lorenzo Bernini's "The Abduction of Proserpina," a captivating sculpture with timeless themes and masterful technique, exclusively for Different Truths. Gian Lorenzo Bernini's "The Rape of Proserpina" (more accurately translated as "The Abduction of Proserpina") is a baroque ballet of passion, struggle, and the inevitable grip of fate. It stands beautifully carved in -
- [Break Free from the Cage: Overcome Desires](https://www.differenttruths.com/break-free-from-the-cage-overcome-desires/) - Harinder’s poem is about a restless soul’s yearning for enlightenment that laments worldly distractions and desires true devotion, exclusively for Different Truths. The clock is ticking.And I am wasting timeBusy in the ways of the mortal worldYes! I am a "caged bird",Caged in the lust for luxuries,Caged in grief and misery,That arises from greed and Harinder’s poem is about a restless soul’s yearning for enlightenment that laments worldly distractions and desires true devotion, exclusively for Different Truths. The clock is ticking.And I am wasting timeBusy in the ways of the mortal worldYes! I am a "caged bird",Caged in the lust for luxuries,Caged in grief and misery,That arises from greed and -
- [Rise Above Isolation: Strategies for a Strong Social Presence ](https://www.differenttruths.com/rise-above-isolation-strategies-for-a-strong-social-presence/) - Sushant's poem explores the conflict between individuality and social expectations, urging individuals to contribute knowledge rather than fearing external judgment, exclusively for Different Truths. A hard knockIs going to fallThe door of isolation.A public mirrorIs going to formA social image.Worry notAbout the mirror,But work onYour grand socialContribution.No feelings can ariseAbove the wisdomOf knowledge,Verified withDeep interest,Like Sushant's poem explores the conflict between individuality and social expectations, urging individuals to contribute knowledge rather than fearing external judgment, exclusively for Different Truths. A hard knockIs going to fallThe door of isolation.A public mirrorIs going to formA social image.Worry notAbout the mirror,But work onYour grand socialContribution.No feelings can ariseAbove the wisdomOf knowledge,Verified withDeep interest,Like -
- [What's Ifeanyichukwu Okwara’s Vision for a Better Society?](https://www.differenttruths.com/whats-ifeanyichukwu-okwaras-vision-for-a-better-society/) - Ifeanyichukwu Okwara, a renowned actor, director, entrepreneur, and philanthropist in a candid interview with Sukanya, about his life and times, exclusively for Different Truths. Ifeanyichukwu Okwara (IO) is a celebrated actor, director, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. With a multifaceted career that spans the entertainment industry and humanitarian efforts, Ifeanyichukwu has dedicated his life to storytelling and Ifeanyichukwu Okwara, a renowned actor, director, entrepreneur, and philanthropist in a candid interview with Sukanya, about his life and times, exclusively for Different Truths. Ifeanyichukwu Okwara (IO) is a celebrated actor, director, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. With a multifaceted career that spans the entertainment industry and humanitarian efforts, Ifeanyichukwu has dedicated his life to storytelling and -
- [On my Darling’s Cheekbones](https://www.differenttruths.com/on-my-darlings-cheekbones/) - A love poem by Martins, where he likens her sensuousness to the intoxication of Palm-wine, for Different Truths. I see on her cream, fleshy cheekbonesa pellucid colour glimmerslike of a pink rosethat harmonise with her lips.I see in her a full moon lovewhich pops up in the welkin.Her love flicking in the gyring time Her love beyond the A love poem by Martins, where he likens her sensuousness to the intoxication of Palm-wine, for Different Truths. I see on her cream, fleshy cheekbonesa pellucid colour glimmerslike of a pink rosethat harmonise with her lips.I see in her a full moon lovewhich pops up in the welkin.Her love flicking in the gyring time Her love beyond the -
- [A Lucrative Proposal](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-lucrative-proposal/) - Shauni Mukherjee’s boss Rudra Sanyal offered a lucrative proposal to her. It was a one-way ticket to the slippery ladder in the corporate world. It was an offer that promised windfall. What would young and ambitious Shauni do? What would she gain and what would she lose? Sunita takes us through the strange twists and turns of fate Shauni Mukherjee’s boss Rudra Sanyal offered a lucrative proposal to her. It was a one-way ticket to the slippery ladder in the corporate world. It was an offer that promised windfall. What would young and ambitious Shauni do? What would she gain and what would she lose? Sunita takes us through the strange twists and turns of fate -
- [The Gluten-free, Lactose-free Tofu: Healthy and Nutritious Vegan Delight](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-gluten-free-lactose-free-tofu-healthy-and-nutritious-vegan-delight/) - Parna, a London-based certified nutritionist shares a super quick, healthy, delicious recipe, which involves a by-product of soybean – Tofu. She loves making easy dinner recipes that are healthy, easy and delicious. This quick veggie Tofu stir-fry was what she had for dinner. Here’s a Vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free recipe, in the weekly column, exclusively Parna, a London-based certified nutritionist shares a super quick, healthy, delicious recipe, which involves a by-product of soybean – Tofu. She loves making easy dinner recipes that are healthy, easy and delicious. This quick veggie Tofu stir-fry was what she had for dinner. Here’s a Vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free recipe, in the weekly column, exclusively -
- [Naked](https://www.differenttruths.com/naked/) - A sensuous poem of passion and love by Monika, for Different Truths. Strip me naked of my guardAccept me as a retardLook me in the eyes in silenceBeckon me into forever dalliance Don’t be afraid to cry, burnI promise I’ll take the next turn Let’s undress in calm movementsLet’s take in the stinks, the scentsIt’s A sensuous poem of passion and love by Monika, for Different Truths. Strip me naked of my guardAccept me as a retardLook me in the eyes in silenceBeckon me into forever dalliance Don’t be afraid to cry, burnI promise I’ll take the next turn Let’s undress in calm movementsLet’s take in the stinks, the scentsIt’s -
- [Social Progress in India: The Impact of the Brahmo Samaj](https://www.differenttruths.com/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 weekend of a different kind. The Brahmo Samaj of Delhi, NCR, in tandem with a handful of its ardent followers celebrated the birth anniversary of three of 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 weekend of a different kind. The Brahmo Samaj of Delhi, NCR, in tandem with a handful of its ardent followers celebrated the birth anniversary of three of -
- [No Love for Mother Earth Weeping for Development](https://www.differenttruths.com/no-love-for-mother-earth-weeping-for-development/) - Dr Molly's poem depicts Earth's degradation due to human greed. It calls for balance, exclusively for Different Truths. Mother Earth weepstaxied by man’s ruthlessintervention making it a graveyard of corporate inorganic dumpswith the secret connivanceof greedy hands gnawing groping for interests selfish... how do we strike a balancebetween growth and sustenance… the soil weeps,our riverbeds Dr Molly's poem depicts Earth's degradation due to human greed. It calls for balance, exclusively for Different Truths. Mother Earth weepstaxied by man’s ruthlessintervention making it a graveyard of corporate inorganic dumpswith the secret connivanceof greedy hands gnawing groping for interests selfish... how do we strike a balancebetween growth and sustenance… the soil weeps,our riverbeds -
- [My Jigsaw Fairy](https://www.differenttruths.com/my-jigsaw-fairy/) - Tooth Fairy or not, a fairy guided Shernaz through the jigsaw puzzle of life. Read more about it exclusively in Different Truths. When I lost my first milk tooth, I was told to wrap it, put it under my pillow, and make a wish for the tooth fairy to grant. Like the obedient kid I Tooth Fairy or not, a fairy guided Shernaz through the jigsaw puzzle of life. Read more about it exclusively in Different Truths. When I lost my first milk tooth, I was told to wrap it, put it under my pillow, and make a wish for the tooth fairy to grant. Like the obedient kid I -
- [How a Wanderer Found Renewal in the Countryside](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-a-wanderer-found-renewal-in-the-countryside/) - The poet, Dr Amrinder, a weary traveller, finds solace and rejuvenation in nature's embrace before returning to the warmth of home, exclusively for Different Truths. After my day’s job was doneI trod down a hill, homeward boundBut, on its gentle slope draped in lush,Fresh and fragrant, soft, green grass, II tarried a while, to lay The poet, Dr Amrinder, a weary traveller, finds solace and rejuvenation in nature's embrace before returning to the warmth of home, exclusively for Different Truths. After my day’s job was doneI trod down a hill, homeward boundBut, on its gentle slope draped in lush,Fresh and fragrant, soft, green grass, II tarried a while, to lay -
- [Love at First Hike: Conquering the Mardi Himal](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-at-first-hike-conquering-the-mardi-himal/) - Sushil recapitulates a thrilling trek to Mardi Himal in Nepal, introducing a diverse group, their initial destination, and challenges they face, exclusively for Different Truths. Day I: Setting the Stage Since the adventurous year of 2009, our holiday tradition has been one of relentless exploration, often on thrilling treks between Dashain and Tihar. This time Sushil recapitulates a thrilling trek to Mardi Himal in Nepal, introducing a diverse group, their initial destination, and challenges they face, exclusively for Different Truths. Day I: Setting the Stage Since the adventurous year of 2009, our holiday tradition has been one of relentless exploration, often on thrilling treks between Dashain and Tihar. This time -
- [Can Literature Guide us to Being Right?](https://www.differenttruths.com/can-literature-guide-us-to-being-right/) - Subhra's poem explores the concept of being "right," questioning its source and the influence of history, literature, and language on one's perspective, exclusively for Different Truths. I am right.Why am I right?What makes me right?Every time I venture into the cobweb of anomaliesIt seems apodictic and inconclusive. I am not from the golden age of Subhra's poem explores the concept of being "right," questioning its source and the influence of history, literature, and language on one's perspective, exclusively for Different Truths. I am right.Why am I right?What makes me right?Every time I venture into the cobweb of anomaliesIt seems apodictic and inconclusive. I am not from the golden age of -
- [Signs of Anxiety in Children and How to Help](https://www.differenttruths.com/signs-of-anxiety-in-children-and-how-to-help/) - Shyamola explores Farah Merchant's unique programs, like Utka, that help children overcome anxieties through creative expression, addressing school pressures and parental lack of communication, exclusively for Different Truths. My granddaughter, Tasmayee, is not yet ten. The last time I visited Bangalore, two years ago, she sang a lullaby for me. When I asked her to write Shyamola explores Farah Merchant's unique programs, like Utka, that help children overcome anxieties through creative expression, addressing school pressures and parental lack of communication, exclusively for Different Truths. My granddaughter, Tasmayee, is not yet ten. The last time I visited Bangalore, two years ago, she sang a lullaby for me. When I asked her to write -
- [The Eternal Journey of Love, Loss & Longing](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-eternal-journey-of-love-loss-longing/) - Francesco explores the eternal nature of love, highlighting the speaker's reliance on sensory memories, exclusively for Different Truths. My soulI do not see youbut I feelyour smellthat reminds meyour caressesyour timeand your joymy soul.Come againin my heartsleep wellbecause the journey is eternaland the ways are endlesssing your love every hourforever soulnever die. Picture design by Francesco explores the eternal nature of love, highlighting the speaker's reliance on sensory memories, exclusively for Different Truths. My soulI do not see youbut I feelyour smellthat reminds meyour caressesyour timeand your joymy soul.Come againin my heartsleep wellbecause the journey is eternaland the ways are endlesssing your love every hourforever soulnever die. Picture design by -
- [Exploring Domestic Violence in Sanyukta Dasgupta’s New Book](https://www.differenttruths.com/exploring-domestic-violence-in-sanyukta-dasguptas-new-book/) - "It Begins at Home and Other Stories" by Sanyukta Dasgupta explores domestic violence, betrayal, and societal cruelty, emphasising women's vulnerability and the need for societal change. An exclusive book review by Navamalati for Different Truths. That's quizzical! What begins at home readers? Yeah, the ruin of lives, humiliation, scathing rejection, deceptions... The list is endless. "It Begins at Home and Other Stories" by Sanyukta Dasgupta explores domestic violence, betrayal, and societal cruelty, emphasising women's vulnerability and the need for societal change. An exclusive book review by Navamalati for Different Truths. That's quizzical! What begins at home readers? Yeah, the ruin of lives, humiliation, scathing rejection, deceptions... The list is endless. -
- [Stacy Thunes’ World of Comedies, Horror, and True-Life Stories](https://www.differenttruths.com/stacy-thunes-world-of-comedies-horror-and-true-life-stories/) - Sukanya interviews Berlin-based actor, screenwriter, and translator Stacy Thunes, specialising in comedies, horror, and true-life stories, has six screenplays and international film appearances. An exclusive for Different Truths. Stacy Thunes (ST) is a Berlin/London-based actor, screenwriter, and translator originally from Los Angeles. She moved to Germany in 1988 and has worked and lived in Europe Sukanya interviews Berlin-based actor, screenwriter, and translator Stacy Thunes, specialising in comedies, horror, and true-life stories, has six screenplays and international film appearances. An exclusive for Different Truths. Stacy Thunes (ST) is a Berlin/London-based actor, screenwriter, and translator originally from Los Angeles. She moved to Germany in 1988 and has worked and lived in Europe -
- [Thriller Cobalt Explores Morality in a High-Stakes Race](https://www.differenttruths.com/thriller-cobalt-explores-morality-in-a-high-stakes-race/) - Chris Bauer's Cobalt follows a geopolitical showdown as a billionaire, hacker, CIA, and FBI team up to protect a vital resource from foreign power. A book review by Azam, exclusively for Different Truths. “I write because I don’t know what I think until I read what I say.” — Flannery O’Connor Chris Bauer’s latest thriller, Cobalt, upholds Philip Chris Bauer's Cobalt follows a geopolitical showdown as a billionaire, hacker, CIA, and FBI team up to protect a vital resource from foreign power. A book review by Azam, exclusively for Different Truths. “I write because I don’t know what I think until I read what I say.” — Flannery O’Connor Chris Bauer’s latest thriller, Cobalt, upholds Philip -
- [Destiny of a Flower](https://www.differenttruths.com/destiny-of-a-flower/) - A poem in the tradition of the Romantics by Tribhawan, in Different Truths. He celebrates the beauty of nature. World of spring blesses meSadness diminishes with bloomsBlushing brides dancing with grooms.Flowering into flowers, life draws full circlePrayers accepted yet happiness eludes mePlucked now and then, the habit, floors me.Places sacrosanct, lap my presenceHair adore me A poem in the tradition of the Romantics by Tribhawan, in Different Truths. He celebrates the beauty of nature. World of spring blesses meSadness diminishes with bloomsBlushing brides dancing with grooms.Flowering into flowers, life draws full circlePrayers accepted yet happiness eludes mePlucked now and then, the habit, floors me.Places sacrosanct, lap my presenceHair adore me -
- [Celebrating Benu Auntie’s Love for Life at 90](https://www.differenttruths.com/celebrating-benu-aunties-love-for-life-at-90/) - Ruchira honours a remarkable woman who lived a fulfilling life. embracing learning, passions, and a positive outlook, becoming a published author at ninety, exclusively for Different Truths. The gracious nonagenarian lady walked into sunset on a cold, wintry day last December. It was the end of a glorious chapter for she had lived a full Ruchira honours a remarkable woman who lived a fulfilling life. embracing learning, passions, and a positive outlook, becoming a published author at ninety, exclusively for Different Truths. The gracious nonagenarian lady walked into sunset on a cold, wintry day last December. It was the end of a glorious chapter for she had lived a full -
- [Minnal Braved Many Brutalities, Educated Children Against all Odds](https://www.differenttruths.com/minnal-braved-many-brutalities-educated-children-against-all-odds/) - Minnal Kodai, her name means ‘a streak of lightning’, had a harsh and brutal life. Orphaned at the age of 10, she worked as a maid from childhood. Marriage brought no respite. Frail in body, fierce in spirit, she became a flower-fruit- and-vegetable seller. Barely making two ends meet, she educated her two children. Shail profiles her oral Minnal Kodai, her name means ‘a streak of lightning’, had a harsh and brutal life. Orphaned at the age of 10, she worked as a maid from childhood. Marriage brought no respite. Frail in body, fierce in spirit, she became a flower-fruit- and-vegetable seller. Barely making two ends meet, she educated her two children. Shail profiles her oral -
- [The Impermanent Gift: How Change Creates a Richer Life](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-impermanent-gift-how-change-creates-a-richer-life/) - Harinder’s poem explores the impermanence of life and the importance of finding peace amidst change, exclusively for Different Truths. "Change" is the only constantEverything is transient, nothing is permanentFrom the season of "Fall" to the season of "Spring"The God of the Universe is having a flingEvery bird and beast is at his beck and callHe Harinder’s poem explores the impermanence of life and the importance of finding peace amidst change, exclusively for Different Truths. "Change" is the only constantEverything is transient, nothing is permanentFrom the season of "Fall" to the season of "Spring"The God of the Universe is having a flingEvery bird and beast is at his beck and callHe -
- [Celebrating Love & Legacy: Unveiling the Story Behind “Tumi Robe Nirobe”](https://www.differenttruths.com/celebrating-love-legacy-unveiling-the-story-behind-tumi-robe-nirobe/) - Madhuri discusses the 120-year anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore's "Tumi Robe Nirobe" in Bengali Pochise Baisakh, highlighting its timeless romanticism, marital bliss, exclusively for Different Truths. This Pochise (25) Baisakh, is a small tribute to our bard, who has left an outstanding legacy for us—Rabindra Sangeet that tugs at our hearts in so many ways. This exquisite composition, "Tumi Robe Madhuri discusses the 120-year anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore's "Tumi Robe Nirobe" in Bengali Pochise Baisakh, highlighting its timeless romanticism, marital bliss, exclusively for Different Truths. This Pochise (25) Baisakh, is a small tribute to our bard, who has left an outstanding legacy for us—Rabindra Sangeet that tugs at our hearts in so many ways. This exquisite composition, "Tumi Robe -
- [Mirage](https://www.differenttruths.com/mirage/) - In an evocative verse, Aishwarya talks of the illusions of life vis-à-vis the harsh realities, in Different Truths. all that Ibelieved inwas but a dreama carnivala fanfareor so it seemed I wantedto captureall that wasin my visionI thought I couldbut 't was my illusion the further I wentthe farther it gotwas it a horizonor a In an evocative verse, Aishwarya talks of the illusions of life vis-à-vis the harsh realities, in Different Truths. all that Ibelieved inwas but a dreama carnivala fanfareor so it seemed I wantedto captureall that wasin my visionI thought I couldbut 't was my illusion the further I wentthe farther it gotwas it a horizonor a -
- [The Digital Revolution: How the Internet Transformed Entertainment Consumption](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-digital-revolution-how-the-internet-transformed-entertainment-consumption/) - Ruchira explores India's entertainment landscape, highlighting technological advancements like cassette tapes and OTT platforms, and their impact on music, movies, and food consumption, exclusively for Different Truths. To think deeply, one would be astonished to realise how within the space of a few decades, the entertainment scenario in our country has undergone far-reaching (read, irreversible) Ruchira explores India's entertainment landscape, highlighting technological advancements like cassette tapes and OTT platforms, and their impact on music, movies, and food consumption, exclusively for Different Truths. To think deeply, one would be astonished to realise how within the space of a few decades, the entertainment scenario in our country has undergone far-reaching (read, irreversible) -
- [The Young Widow of Benaras](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-young-widow-of-benaras/) - Here’s a heart-wrenching tale of a young widow of Benaras by Sarala, in Different Truths. The young widow in white attireWrapped around carelesslyhardly married for six monthsSitting under the shade of a banyan treeIn the most sacred place of BenarasLost in her own little world of no hopeTears rolling down her sallow cheeksForced by her Here’s a heart-wrenching tale of a young widow of Benaras by Sarala, in Different Truths. The young widow in white attireWrapped around carelesslyhardly married for six monthsSitting under the shade of a banyan treeIn the most sacred place of BenarasLost in her own little world of no hopeTears rolling down her sallow cheeksForced by her -
- [Surviving the Storm: Cultivating Inner Love](https://www.differenttruths.com/surviving-the-storm-cultivating-inner-love/) - Dr Molly's poem explores the healing process after a storm, emphasising resilience, faith, and the beauty of the chaos to achieve strength and tranquillity, exclusively for Different Truths. Skies do clear upafter a storm thoughwith the pallor ofa widow in grief... for weeks you weredown with ailment fighting it, its gusts of pain, that racked Dr Molly's poem explores the healing process after a storm, emphasising resilience, faith, and the beauty of the chaos to achieve strength and tranquillity, exclusively for Different Truths. Skies do clear upafter a storm thoughwith the pallor ofa widow in grief... for weeks you weredown with ailment fighting it, its gusts of pain, that racked -
- [Agniveer: The Face of Youth and Optimism](https://www.differenttruths.com/agniveer-the-face-of-youth-and-optimism/) - Shyamola explores the Indian Army's Agniveers program, contrasting it with traditional soldiers, discussing their future concerns and proposing solutions, exclusively for Different Truths. I am teaching English to the third batch of the Agniveer (AV) boys. For those who don’t know, the AVs are the new brand of short-service soldiers for the Indian Army. They Shyamola explores the Indian Army's Agniveers program, contrasting it with traditional soldiers, discussing their future concerns and proposing solutions, exclusively for Different Truths. I am teaching English to the third batch of the Agniveer (AV) boys. For those who don’t know, the AVs are the new brand of short-service soldiers for the Indian Army. They -
- [When the Lies are Gone](https://www.differenttruths.com/when-the-lies-are-gone/) - An intense and powerful protest poem by Olaitan that explores ‘living shadows of truths’ and ‘pleasant tortures’, in Different Truths. The living shadows Of truths visitThe tombsOf our minds,And the pristine silence Of their battered, starvedAnd naked voices echoThe joyful sorrowOf truthTo the deadnessOf our living ears... With vivid bluntnessAnd loud silence,They chant To the sleeping wakefulness An intense and powerful protest poem by Olaitan that explores ‘living shadows of truths’ and ‘pleasant tortures’, in Different Truths. The living shadows Of truths visitThe tombsOf our minds,And the pristine silence Of their battered, starvedAnd naked voices echoThe joyful sorrowOf truthTo the deadnessOf our living ears... With vivid bluntnessAnd loud silence,They chant To the sleeping wakefulness -
- [Motherhood, War and Love: The Rich Tapestry of Poetry](https://www.differenttruths.com/motherhood-war-and-love-the-rich-tapestry-of-poetry/) - Stephanie reviews Gjekë Marinaj's poetry collection, "Teach Me How to Whisper," highlighting its universal emotions and powerful words, promising self-discovery, exclusively for Different Truths. I know Gjekё Marinaj both on the page and off it. He has passed in and out of my life in quick flashes, each time always pausing to take note of Stephanie reviews Gjekë Marinaj's poetry collection, "Teach Me How to Whisper," highlighting its universal emotions and powerful words, promising self-discovery, exclusively for Different Truths. I know Gjekё Marinaj both on the page and off it. He has passed in and out of my life in quick flashes, each time always pausing to take note of -
- [A Love Letter 16 Years After his Departure](https://www.differenttruths.com/a-love-letter-16-years-after-his-departure/) - Sudipta's poem, exclusive to Different Truths, tells a love story 16 years after his departure, expressing hope and tears, marking a turning point in her dream. Like a poem, it flows inside my soul – I can't stop loving you, my love, It keeps moving inside my mind With my wet eyes, I chase you, Sudipta's poem, exclusive to Different Truths, tells a love story 16 years after his departure, expressing hope and tears, marking a turning point in her dream. Like a poem, it flows inside my soul – I can't stop loving you, my love, It keeps moving inside my mind With my wet eyes, I chase you, -
- [Revealing the Mystery: The Three Bodies of Every Being ](https://www.differenttruths.com/revealing-the-mystery-the-three-bodies-of-every-being/) - Gargi reviews "Regaining the Unlost" by RM Prabhulinga Shastry, which explores Indian Advitic spiritualism, addressing existence, illusion, liberation, genders, societal norms and higher thought, exclusively for Different Truths. Regaining the Unlost" by RM Prabhulinga Shastry is a metaphysical book that discusses philosophical concepts in detail. The entire novel is based on Indian Advitic spiritualism, which Gargi reviews "Regaining the Unlost" by RM Prabhulinga Shastry, which explores Indian Advitic spiritualism, addressing existence, illusion, liberation, genders, societal norms and higher thought, exclusively for Different Truths. Regaining the Unlost" by RM Prabhulinga Shastry is a metaphysical book that discusses philosophical concepts in detail. The entire novel is based on Indian Advitic spiritualism, which -
- [Beyond Nirvana: Finding Love in the Cosmic Web](https://www.differenttruths.com/beyond-nirvana-finding-love-in-the-cosmic-web/) - Hein Min's poem explores universal energy, questions nothingness, and encourages acceptance of existence's interconnectedness. It uses metaphors like water and sea, exclusively for Different Truths. The cosmic energy that combines us all in a harmonious mixture Why would you seek the being of nothingness beyond eons, in the refuge of nirvana, while your multi-layered form Hein Min's poem explores universal energy, questions nothingness, and encourages acceptance of existence's interconnectedness. It uses metaphors like water and sea, exclusively for Different Truths. The cosmic energy that combines us all in a harmonious mixture Why would you seek the being of nothingness beyond eons, in the refuge of nirvana, while your multi-layered form -
- [The Rise of the Chatterjees’ in Bengali Cinema](https://www.differenttruths.com/the-rise-of-the-chatterjees-in-bengali-cinema/) - Ruchira explores the Chatterjees’ Tollywood lineage, from legendary figures to contemporary stars, showcasing their contributions to Bengali cinema, from iconic performances to memorable characters, exclusively for Different Truths. Just the other day, while I was leafing through the pages of a few filmy journals that focus on Tollywood (Kolkata’s (Tinsel town) news and updates, not forgetting juicy Ruchira explores the Chatterjees’ Tollywood lineage, from legendary figures to contemporary stars, showcasing their contributions to Bengali cinema, from iconic performances to memorable characters, exclusively for Different Truths. Just the other day, while I was leafing through the pages of a few filmy journals that focus on Tollywood (Kolkata’s (Tinsel town) news and updates, not forgetting juicy -
- [Love of Learning: A Journey Through Abstract Ideas](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-of-learning-a-journey-through-abstract-ideas-2/) - Sushant’s poem explores abstract ideas, embracing freedom and possibility, exclusively for Different Truths, fostering a dynamic journey with vibrant rainbows. An abstract idea Why it comes? It surely is a journey And not a destination. Freedom rains Like rainbows Landing on earth. Possibility waters The damasked roses. Too little is a tickle The gateway to Sushant’s poem explores abstract ideas, embracing freedom and possibility, exclusively for Different Truths, fostering a dynamic journey with vibrant rainbows. An abstract idea Why it comes? It surely is a journey And not a destination. Freedom rains Like rainbows Landing on earth. Possibility waters The damasked roses. Too little is a tickle The gateway to -
- [Types of Caregivers for the Elderly](https://www.differenttruths.com/types-of-caregivers-for-the-elderly/) - There are many types of caregivers that work with seniors. If you have an ageing parent, being aware of their roles and responsibilities will help you make an informed decision about employing the right caregiver. Rita tells us about the various types of caregivers, exclusively for Different Truths. In this day and age, most of us are unable There are many types of caregivers that work with seniors. If you have an ageing parent, being aware of their roles and responsibilities will help you make an informed decision about employing the right caregiver. Rita tells us about the various types of caregivers, exclusively for Different Truths. In this day and age, most of us are unable -
- [Devarajan Learnt Hard Lessons of Life Selling Tender Coconuts](https://www.differenttruths.com/devarajan-learnt-hard-lessons-of-life-selling-tender-coconuts/) - A humble and modest man, Devarajan, has been selling tender coconut on the pavements of Chennai, for nearly three decades. He took over the traditional work, at 18 that his father was doing. With little education, he is god fearing, hardworking and resolute. Shail profiles the man on the street, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. A humble and modest man, Devarajan, has been selling tender coconut on the pavements of Chennai, for nearly three decades. He took over the traditional work, at 18 that his father was doing. With little education, he is god fearing, hardworking and resolute. Shail profiles the man on the street, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. -
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- [How to Support Children with ADHD and Dyslexia & More](https://www.differenttruths.com/how-to-support-children-with-adhd-and-dyslexia-more/) - Rajul's exclusive article for Different Truths highlights the significance of neurodiversity in children, emphasising the need to acknowledge and appreciate these inherent variations in brain function. Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in neurological traits among individuals. Just as we embrace diversity in other aspects of life, it's crucial to recognize and celebrate neurodiversity. Neurodivergent Rajul's exclusive article for Different Truths highlights the significance of neurodiversity in children, emphasising the need to acknowledge and appreciate these inherent variations in brain function. Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in neurological traits among individuals. Just as we embrace diversity in other aspects of life, it's crucial to recognize and celebrate neurodiversity. Neurodivergent -
- [Love Languages of the Sky](https://www.differenttruths.com/love-languages-of-the-sky/) - Sangeeta’s poem, exclusively for Different Truths explores the chaotic beauty of the sky before a storm. blending playful and menacing scenes, evoking various emotions. Post a tornado-forecast The smoky grey thunderous clouds look scary Like abusive relationships causing inner turmoil-making life awry While the sunlit side of the sky, vie The playful, peeping, ruddy sun Sangeeta’s poem, exclusively for Different Truths explores the chaotic beauty of the sky before a storm. blending playful and menacing scenes, evoking various emotions. Post a tornado-forecast The smoky grey thunderous clouds look scary Like abusive relationships causing inner turmoil-making life awry While the sunlit side of the sky, vie The playful, peeping, ruddy sun -
- [Quintessentially Beautiful Chaukori: A Jewel in Uttarakhand](https://www.differenttruths.com/quintessentially-beautiful-chaukori-a-jewel-in-uttarakhand/) - m. The panoramic view of the mountains and valley and the sunset gave the feeling as if paradise has come alive on earth. There were some locals whom we befriended on our way, they told us how much they love the place. Travel with Archana in the beauteous Himalayas. She reveals interesting facets of the getaway, in the weekly m. The panoramic view of the mountains and valley and the sunset gave the feeling as if paradise has come alive on earth. There were some locals whom we befriended on our way, they told us how much they love the place. Travel with Archana in the beauteous Himalayas. She reveals interesting facets of the getaway, in the weekly -

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- [Superwoman](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/superwoman/)
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- [equal](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/equal/)
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- [restrictions](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/restrictions/)
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- [governance](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/governance/)
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- [incarceration](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/incarceration/)
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- [punishment](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/punishment/)
- [jail](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/jail/)
- [captive](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/captive/)
- [mainstream](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/mainstream/)
- [imprisonment](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/imprisonment/)
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- [University in Vancouver](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/university-in-vancouver/)
- [Social Connections](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/social-connections/)
- [Networking](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/networking/)
- [Existence](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/existence/)
- [Kunal Basu](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/kunal-basu/)
- [Kalkatta](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/kalkatta/)
- [book](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/book/)
- [Must read](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/must-read/)
- [Japanese Wife](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/japanese-wife/)
- [Yellow Emperor's cure](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/yellow-emperors-cure/)
- [Gigolo](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/gigolo/)
- [City of Joy](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/city-of-joy/)
- [Social Ladder](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/social-ladder/)
- [Law of Attraction](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/law-of-attraction/)
- [Physical Laws](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/physical-laws/)
- [Successful](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/successful/)
- [Situation](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/situation/)
- [Universe. Vibrates](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/universe-vibrates/)
- [Frequencies](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/frequencies/)
- [Thoughts](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/thoughts/)
- [Energy](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/energy/)
- [Manifestation](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/manifestation/)
- [Advantage](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/advantage/)
- [Happy](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/happy/)
- [Accidents](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/accidents/)
- [Reading](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/reading/)
- [Focusing](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/focusing/)
- [Business](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/business/)
- [Relationships](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/relationships/)
- [Professions](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/professions/)
- [Storyteller](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/storyteller/)
- [Chronology](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/chronology/)
- [Maccmillan](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/maccmillan/)
- [Protagonist](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/protagonist/)
- [Gripping](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/gripping/)
- [Novelist](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/novelist/)
- [Contexts](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/contexts/)
- [Calcutta](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/calcutta/)
- [Opposition](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/opposition/)
- [Stories](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/stories/)
- [Fiction](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/fiction/)
- [Underbelly](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/underbelly/)
- [Illustraions](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/illustraions/)
- [Motherhood](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/motherhood/)
- [Nubile](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/nubile/)
- [Marriage](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/marriage/)
- [Dilemmas](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/dilemmas/)
- [Daughteres](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/daughteres/)
- [Ganga](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/ganga/)
- [Responsibility](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/responsibility/)
- [Healthy](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/healthy/)
- [Pray](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/pray/)
- [Marriageable](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/marriageable/)
- [Zero](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/zero/)
- [Social](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/social/)
- [Religious](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/religious/)
- [Milestone](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/milestone/)
- [Santa Claus](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/santa-claus/)
- [Writer](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/writer/)
- [Gypsy](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/gypsy/)
- [Maya Angelou](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/maya-angelou/)
- [Politicians](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/politicians/)
- [Card Player](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/card-player/)
- [Cage](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/cage/)
- [Politician](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/politician/)
- [Cards](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/cards/)
- [Beggars](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/beggars/)
- [Vendors](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/vendors/)
- [Foreign Tourist](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/foreign-tourist/)
- [Temple](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/temple/)
- [Graffiti. Fragrance](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/graffiti-fragrance/)
- [Classic](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/classic/)
- [Advertised](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/advertised/)
- [Devotee](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/devotee/)
- [Innocence](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/innocence/)
- [Happiness](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/happiness/)
- [Landscape](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/landscape/)
- [Gardening](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/gardening/)
- [Tailor-made](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/tailor-made/)
- [Eden](https://www.differenttruths.com/tag/eden/)

## Product categories

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- [Food](https://www.differenttruths.com/product-category/food/)
- [Furniture](https://www.differenttruths.com/product-category/furniture/)
- [Vases](https://www.differenttruths.com/product-category/vases/)
- [Watch](https://www.differenttruths.com/product-category/watch/)