Mahalaya: Ya Devi!
Sunita remembers the Mahalaya, when the Goddess is invoked to drive away darkness from our lives. A poem for the Durga Puja, in Different Truths. She of the allied forces,He...
Drowning under Waste
Hong Kong faces a huge waste disposal problem. Hidden under many of its beautiful parks, golf courses and sports grounds are millions of tons of garbage. Only three of...
Mind and Muscle
Hong Kong is the world’s tallest city. The iconic buildings that dot the skyline of this wonderful city are by no means second-fiddle to its natural beauty. Each one...
Unveiling the Meaning of Love, Light and Life
Francesco’s poem delves into the eternal flame of the soul, illuminating the depths of darkness and echoing the profound meaning of life, exclusively for different truths. This dark black...
Calcutta Cameo: Of Fetidness and Joy!
Humourist Soumya presents two snapshots of Calcutta as he saw it, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. During a recent visit to my hometown – the city...
Makar Sankranti: A Pan-Indian Solar Festival Celebrating Bounty
Makar Sankranti is an important pan-Indian solar festival, known by different names. It is known as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Pedda Panduga in Andhra Pradesh, Bihu in Assam, Magha...
Yummy Motorshutir Kochuri, a Winter Delicacy
Motoshutir kochuri (pea-filled puffs) are winter delicacies in Bengali homes. Anumita shares the traditional recipe made by her ma (mother), in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Winter is...
Uncertainty
An evocative poem by Arun, in Different Truths. The best of my efforts Gets me naught; All that's tough Becomes no more so. A delightful day Leads to...
Poetic Love, Faith, Unity: Silent Words, Truthful Light
Francesco explores love, emotions, brotherhood, and faith in this evocative poem, navigating darkness and beauty, exclusively for Different Truths. The words remain silent, but soon the truth will be...
In the Shadow of Loss: A House Bereft of Light & Presence
Madhuri travels within and grieves her mother’s absence, which leads to displacement and doubt, and seeks solace in the essence of memories. exclusively for Different Truths. I stood, unsure...