Art - Different Truths

September 18, 2021
Sutapa Basu
Arts, Folklore, Translation

The Story Behind Translating Thakurmar Jhuli into English

Sutapa tells us the story behind the story of translating Thakumar Jhuli, an iconic children’s book, from Bengali into English. She shares the wow and woes of a translator....

September 6, 2021
Satyajit Mukherjee
Arts, Religion

What Prompted me to Paint the Geeta Slokas?

Satyajit gives us an insight into spiritual art and what prompted him to paint the slokas of Sree Geeta. An exclusive for Different Truths. This drawing is a depiction...

July 15, 2021
Dr Parneet Jaggi
Architecture, Art, History & Culture

Three Forts as Embodiments of Mute History – VIII

Dr. Parneet and Dr. Kiran tell us about a water fort, at Jhalwar, and two desert forts, at Jaisalmer, and Junagarh, that have been mute embodiments of history, in...

July 1, 2021
Nibedita Sen
Arts, Poem

Animated Joys

An intense woman-centric poem, by Nibedita, wherein she searches her identity, exclusively for Different Truths. They ask me, what do I do the entire day? Their eyes questioning my...

June 16, 2021
Nibedita Sen
Arts, Poem

flowerpot

A poignant poem and a beautiful painting, by Nibedita, for Different Truths. in this decorated balcony a flowerpot stands empty attracting attention and questions about its purpose and meaning...

June 10, 2021
Dr Parneet Jaggi
Architecture & Monuments, Arts, History & Culture, People

Two Palaces in the City of Lakes in Udaipur

Dr. Parneet and Dr. Kiran tell us about the architectural splendour of the two Udaipur palaces, Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas. An exclusive for Different Truths. The City of...

May 20, 2021
Monika Ajay Kaul
Art, Arts, Cover Story, Profile, Reviews, Tribute

Kashmiri Artist Bansi Parimu’s Works Show Wide-Ranging Styles and Conflict

Monika profiles a renowned Kashmiri artist, Bansi Parimu. His paintings extend from Surrealism to Realist style, from Figurative to Abstract and from Expressionism to Impressionism. An exclusive for Different...

May 13, 2021
Anoop Chatterjee
Arts, Films, Profile, Special Feature, Tribute

From Scribbles to Modern Art:
Evolution of Tagore’s Painting Genius

A cinematographer, Anoop’s relation with the visual medium is deep. He had prepared a detailed project report, to produce a documentary on Tagore’s painting genius. Unfortunately, his partners abroad...

February 16, 2021
Dr. Nachiketa Bandyopadhyay
Arts, Cover Story, Folklore, History & Culture, Religion

Women in Stone: Erotic Essence of Indian Art – I

In this paper, Nachiketa attempts to hold an overview of the expression of women in sculpture (poetry in stone) up to the precolonial period from ancient India. Here is...

February 9, 2021
Soumya Mukherjee
Cinema, Cinema, Crime, Films, Politics, Riots & Violence

Amu: A Film on the Sikh Genocide of 1984

Soumya reviews a film, Amu, on Sikh genocide and recalls his days as a volunteer. The reel and the real crisscross, grotesquely. The horrors come alive. An exclusive for...

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