Ganges Satori / Oarsman
Bruce celebrates the beauty of Ganges, in Benares (Varanasi), in his two poems here. In the first poem, he is speechless by the magnificence of the river as mother. In...
Bee / Ego
Here are two poems by Debasis for Different Truths. The first poem, Bee, celebrates the nature, the bee and the honey it collects from far away like a distant song....
Kenyan Safari Serendipity: From Disappointment to Lioness Magic
Here’s Prof Aparajita’s sage of an unexpected detour on the Kenyan safari that led to a breathtaking encounter with a lioness, capturing the raw power and beauty of nature—exclusively...
The Hidden Power of Lipstick: Unveiling Its Strength and Secrets
Farheen deliberates that lipstick in cosmetics symbolises allure, rebellion, resilience, and empowerment, encouraging us to see beyond appearances and embrace diverse narratives within each shade—an exclusive for Different Truths....
Tranquillity / Life is an Ordeal
Here are two poems by Sarala, in Different Truths. The first poem, Tranquility, is about seeking and attaining. The second poem, Life is an Ordeal, shows what poverty and...
Gori Bahu: An Indian Obsession for Fair-skinned Brides
Fair skinned brides are an archetype of the Indian society. Everyone wants a Gori Bahu (fair daughter-in-law). From trophy wives to the beauty industry, fairness creams and soaps dominate...
A Glimpse into Haiku Poetry and its Influence on Gurudev Tagore
Mamta traces and critiques the influence of Haiku on Gurudev Tagore’s poems, exclusively in Different Truths. Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry, which began as a popular...
Nature and Environment as seen by Rabindranath Tagore
Tagore’s love of Nature was extremely subtle. For him the wide-open skies, spaciousness, and tranquillity of the countryside symbolised freedom. His numerous writings reveal the intensity of his relationship with...
The Beauty of My Homeland
Uzma celebrates the beauty of her homeland in this verse – an exclusive for Different Truths. Deafening silence echoing loud Solace, serene winds bellowing out Cowering pebbles whispering softly...
The Winter of Beauteous Bhopal
Devika celebrates the winter, with its chai, exhibitions, roses, flower shows, snacks picnics in Bhopal. The city bounced back from a terrible tragedy. Here’s a candid account. Winter is...