Mother of my Daughter
Ruchira recalls about her mother and how she was brought up. The wheel turned full circle. Now, she is a mother to her daughter. Here’s an interesting article on...
Of Durga Puja, Wedding and Yummy Radhaballabhi
Radhaballabhi makes Sarika nostalgic. She recalls foodie Bengalis enjoy these and other eatables during Durga Puja. Interestingly, it brings back memories of her wedding. Read more, including its recipe,...
Shukto: An Essential Bengali Cuisine not Influenced by the Portuguese Cooking
The Portuguese arrived very late, in the 16th century in India, but the medicinal value of eating bitter at the start of the meal was laid down by the great...
In Reverence
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुर्गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः ।गुरुरेव परं ब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥१॥Gurur-Brahmaa Gurur-Vissnnur-Gururdevo Maheshvarah |Gurureva Param Brahma Tasmai Shrii-Gurave Namah ||1|| Here’s an inspiring tribute to all teachers by Shernaz, as part of the special feature. She talks about exemplary...
Despite the Devastations Wrecked by Harvey, People Reached Out to Help
During difficult times Houston showed its true spirit, the kind of humanity we often think has disappeared. This is when I saw neighbours helping neighbours, strangers helping strangers. Black,...
Ottawa, a City Named after the Riverine Trade – III
Ottawa is on the south bank of Ottawa River and so its name. “Odawa,” in Algonquin means “to trade”. In 1800, a New Englander named Philemon Wright, along with...
Quebec City: A Slice of France in Canada – II
Québec City (French, pronounced as kebɛk), is one of the oldest city in North America. It was founded, in 1608, by Samuel de Champlain. Anumita relives the four hundred...
Yummy Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Our Foodie, Sonali, shares the recipe of spicy chicken nuggets that are great for afternoon tea time snacks, in the regular column, exclusively in Different Truths. I love homemade...
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...
The 1971-War Hero Commander B N Kavina VrC Passes Away in Australia
Commander Bahadur Nariman Kavina is the Navy officer we are talking about. As a husband, father, friend, boss and even stranger he was extraordinary, adoring, sensible, sensitive, wise, kind,...