Krishna - Different Truths

December 16, 2023
Vatsala Radhakeesoon
Short Story

The Bright Light of Knowledge

Vatsala tells us about a learned Vedic priest of the Arya Samaj, modelled on her maternal grandfather, Pandit Harikrishna Beeharee, whom she dedicates this short story to. The protagonist illuminates the...

December 20, 2022
Soumya Mukherjee
Ethnicity, Religion, Tribes

Celebrating Krishna’s Childhood with a Fusion of Tribal & Vaishnava Rituals

Ancient spirits and animal sacrifices are a part of the rites during a Vaishnava festival in Majuli, Assam. It’s associated with Krishna’s childhood, informs Soumya, exclusively for Different Truths....

September 27, 2022
Arindam Roy
Cover Story, Edit, History & Culture, Humour, Nostalgia, Religion

Durga’s Stature & Iconography Evolved in the Gupta Period

Arindam, our Editor-in-Chief, traces the history of Durga iconography. Historians at Allahabad Museum opine that the stature of the Goddess grew during the Gupta period. Happy reading, Happy Puja,...

March 10, 2022
Mamta Joshi
Gender, Special Feature

The Saga of Indian Reel Women down the Ages: Lights! Camera! Action!

Mamta tells us about the women directors of Bollywood, who have followed the footprints of the pioneers, who broke the glass ceiling, as early as 1920’s, as part of the Special...

August 13, 2021
Dr. Roopali Sircar Gaur
History & Culture, People, Place, Religion

How Krishna Saved us from Lashing Rains and Deluge! – II

Fatehpur Sikri, Agra & Govardhan Parvat On her return from Agra, Dr. Roopali’s family was caught in lashing rains and deluge. She experienced a miracle. Find out how Lord...

June 19, 2021
Dr. Shikha Chatterjee
Poem

Wondrous Women

Dr. Shikha celebrates womanhood. She remembers the sheroes, in this poem, exclusively for Different Truths. A desperate Savitri defying the curse of death Forced the unheeding Yam to revive...

April 9, 2021
Prof. Sanjoy Saksena
Poem

Interface in Sisterhood

An intense, woman-centric, protest poem, by Prof. Sanjoy, exclusively for Different Truths. I am no birdie but an albatross Spanning ocean depths. Those who come Under my wings are...