Tolling Time
An intense poem by Sumita about her father, in Different Truths. He was the most handsome Once upon a time. Broad shoulders, carved biceps; A high diving gymnast Twirling...
Three Things in Life you should Value more than Money
Ritambhara reminds us that money is a means, not an end in itself. Here she tells us three reasons why money is not everything, in her weekly column, exclusively...
Does the Changing the Name of a City Alter its Identity? What Happens to Development?
The government is now contemplating of renaming Allahabad as Prayag Raj. “What’s in a name?” Sounds simple. But it triggers several complicated questions, argues Zeba, exclusively in Different Truths....
An Eerie Beauty in the Poems of Wani Nazir
Because beauty at its purest is fierce, powerful and terrible captivates the reader. Wani Nazir’s poems have that eerie beauty in them, says Samrudhi, reviewing his book of poems,...
Sultanate of Oman: Pristine Beauty Blended with Modernity
Ruchira takes us on a tour of the Sultanate of Oman, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. I am footloose by nature. My fondest dream is to...
Baked and Quick Yummy Bengali Misti
Anumita tells us about easy and quick method to prepare baked Bengali sweets at home, in the regular column, exclusively for Different Truths. Bengali and their sweet-tooth are synonymous. Misti is...
The Tadpoles Did Not See
Here’s a poem by Sumita that celebrates nature, the playful innocence of girls, memory, and identity, in Different Truths. The surface rippled, Three pairs of feet plopped in And...
Weather and Technology: Friends and Foes
Weather modification, alternatively known as cloud seeding, is the application of scientific technology that enhances a cloud’s ability to produce precipitation. Bangalore-based Farheen examines how technology can help and...
Loneliness: The Quintessential Wingman
The turbulence and turmoil that rages within the forsaken and forlorn person, after a break-up, has been portrayed by Anika, exclusively for Different Truths. An honest reply to ‘how...
Where did Baklava Originate: Greece or Turkey?
Baklava’s origin is always surrounded by the claims of both the Greeks and the Turks. The most ancient recipe from 2nd century BCE that resembles a similar dessert, is...