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...
A Tale of Two Statues
An intense ballad, the fury of nature and an old woman, in this verse by Sumita, in Different Truths. “The Old Woman’s escaping!” reported my sons. The flood water...
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 Supernova
Lopamudra’s dedication to the icon of Goddess Durga, the creative feminine force at the core of our religious, cultural and mythological milieu, is a poem that attempts to transcend...
Sleep well for Recovery: Another Name for Results!
Sleep is very important for recovery of the body. London-based Parna, a certified nutritionist, and a fitness expert, tells us the importance of good sleep, in the new weekly...
The Perfect Poem
Here’s a poignant nature poem by Elsy, in Different Truths. To me, that tree is the perfect poem for all moods, all seasons. In Spring she wears scented blooms,...
Take Me to the World of My Dreams
Ritambhara dreams of a beautiful world of her dreams, where there is happiness, joy, and glee, a safe world for children. A Different Truths exclusive. A smile on every...
A Narrative on Women, Feminism, Sexuality and Politics in Contemporary India
Sonia Gandhi’s unperturbed state in her husband’s funeral is acceptable to the urban and sophisticated Indians as Sonia Gandhi is cloning a ‘male’ behavior and thus striving to achieve...
An Anthology of Poems Celebrating Womanhood
We are pleased to present An Anthology of Poems Celebrating Womanhood, as part of the International Women’s Day (IWD) Theme that we, in Different Truths are featuring, spread over three days,...
African Women Stand Tall against Female Genital Mutilation
Butchering girls’ private parts, cutting out healthy flesh in the name of religious ritual is barbaric. Whenever a girl or a woman gets cut, she becomes exposed to numeric...