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November 19, 2016
Anumita Roy
History & Culture

Thanksgiving: Yesteryears and Now

Anumita tells us about the tradition of Thanksgiving, tracing its genesis. What began in the north of the US is a nationwide celebration. Sarah Josepha Hale, a prolific writer and...

October 30, 2016
Neelam Saxena Chandra
Fairs & Festivals, Poem

This Diwali

In this evocative verse, Neelam, puts on a make-up of values, of spiritual satisfaction, for unity of the people. At a time of clashes and divisions, of terrorism and...

October 8, 2016
Anumita Roy
Fairs & Festivals, People, Special Feature

Bangaliyana: A Search and Assertion of the Bengali Identity on Foreign Lands

Bangaliyana is the search for the composite Bengali identity in distant lands. It’s not just the clothes, food, music, adda, humour or language but something much deeper. Durga Puja is...

September 18, 2016
Arindam Roy
Short Story

The Love Story of Eugènie and Anirban

They were from different worlds, Eugènie and Anirban. What made them come together? Each of them had their baggage. But love is so overpowering that it breaks many boundaries. Here’s an...

July 1, 2016
Mamta Joshi
Humour, People, Potpourri

The Circle of Love

Mamta takes us into the magical world of songs and dances during weddings. Ladies Sangeet is an important ritual, filled with fun and frolic. She reminisces a celebration of...

June 1, 2016
Maya Khandelwal
Relationship & Lifestyle

Have a Break!

We all need a break to beat the drudgery of life. We have breaks in schools, offices, factories, et al. Maya suggests that married couples need break too. Just be...

May 28, 2016
Urooj Murtaza
Potpourri

The Falling Apple

In this surreal piece – a prose-poem – Urooj takes us into a different wonderland. A dark blue morning was kissing the skies of Kensington… tiny stars disappearing in...

April 13, 2016
Sarika Sarkar Das
Fairs & Festivals, People

Rongali Bihu: Assamese New Year filled with the Colours of Joy

Rongali or Bohag Bihu is the Assamese New Year that is celebrated around April 15. It’s a seven-day festivity filled with dances, folk songs, merriment, games, singing, and lots of...

March 23, 2016
Arindam Roy
Fairs & Festivals, Oral Traditions

Holi: Folklores, Festivity and Fertility

Holi, the spring festival, has several folklores associated with it. It’s celebrated for 40 days in Kullu, when devotees play Holi with Ram. The tradition continues for five centuries now....

March 15, 2016
Madhumita Ghosh
Short Story

Mortal Immortal

Different Truths is introducing a new section, short stories, with Madhumita’s wonderful story. She is a splendid storyteller. There was a great commotion at the gates of heaven that afternoon....

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