Fiction - Different Truths

February 10, 2024
K. S. Subramanian
Short Story

Monsoon Arc: Chennai’s Story of Survival and Empathy

Subramanian’s exclusive short story for Different Truths delves into Chennai’s struggle with water scarcity amid the rapid urbanisation of the 1960s and 1970s. It navigates through the challenges posed...

November 11, 2023
K. S. Subramanian
Short Story

A Remarkable Auto Driver’s Compassion in the Alleys of Varanasi

Ramanathan and Mangala embark on a pilgrimage in Kasi, a city rich in spiritual traditions, encountering a humble auto driver who becomes an integral part of their journey. A...

July 29, 2023
K. S. Subramanian
Short Story

On a Fine Starry Night…

Subramanian in this short story tells us about Ramachandran, a YouTuber and Physics post-graduate who plans to create a feature episode on the Moon’s landings, robotic crew, and life’s inhospitability,...

July 4, 2023
Niharika Chibber Joe
Humour, Short Story

The Land of the Free and the Home of the Lucky

Niharika depicts the lives of the Desis in the Promised Land, America. She portrays their plush lifestyle and conflicts, replete with American desi quirky humour. She creates the ambience...

May 13, 2023
Shivani Singh
Short Story

A Story Not to be Forgotten!

May 3, 2023
Sujata Sankranti
Short Story

The Musk Deer

An intriguing short story by Sujata about an artist and his suicide. What did his sketchbook reveal? The story unfolds – exclusively for Different Truths. Durga Prasad looked around his...

May 2, 2023
Abu Siddik
Fiction, Short Story

A Woodsman’s Story

Abu unravels the character of a drunk woodcutter and a visitor, who meet at a village shop. An exclusive for Different Truths. It was early November. The air was...

April 15, 2023
K. S. Subramanian
Fiction, Short Story

An Episode in the Attic…

A retired professional’s job search and his wife’s devil’s advocate role are explored in a captivating short story by Subramanian, exclusively for Different Truths. The sun had not set on him… or...

April 1, 2023
Meher Pestonji
Short Story, War & Conflicts

Rebellion in a War Zone

Education changed the worldview of the protagonist, Dariya. She is at war with traditions and taboos in this story by Meher. Does she succeed? – an exclusive for Different...

March 18, 2023
Mridula Menon
Short Story

The Saga of Brave Princess Aparajitha

Mridula tells us about a beautiful, young, and valiant Princess, Aparajitha. What was her sacrifice? Find out – exclusively in Different Truths. Prince Rahul, belonging to the Gangadhara kingdom in India,...

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