people - Different Truths

November 13, 2024
Dr Amitabh Mitra
Arts, Profile

A Glimpse into the Life of Lt. Gen. Jack Jacob

Dr Amitabh shares his memories with General Jack Jacob, a war hero and art enthusiast who led a multifaceted life, exclusively for Different Truths. Who says Generals can’t be...

July 19, 2024
Madhuri Bhattacharya
Potpourri

Spotlight: How France & Bengal Resist the Far-Right

French and Bengalis, despite differences, share a common stance against far-right ideologies, opines Madhuri, exclusively for Different Truths. I always felt that the French and Bengalis had a lot...

May 31, 2024
Farheen Viquas
Poem

Rhyme of the Dark Skin

A poignant verse about fairness, dark skin, and true beauty by Farheen, in DifferentTruths. Played in the sun and tanned her face In happiness quotient, she bagged first placeNo time...

May 30, 2024
Tooba Masood
Gender

The Right Shade of Feminism

Feminism has many layers of meaning. Tooba critiques it, saying that with concepts like feminism, it is sad that much of what it never stood for is now attributed...

April 23, 2024
Soumya Mukherjee
People, Place, Travel

Tech Toilets: Why You’ll Love Public Restrooms in Japan

Soumya was captivated by Japan’s cleanliness, orderliness, and quiet respect, a world away from the bustling chaos of major cities, exclusively for Different Truths. During my brief visit to...

April 1, 2024
Rajul Tiwari
Opinion

Kill the Animal Within, Stop Animal Sacrifice

Rajul debates against the brutal animal sacrifices in the name of religion. Such mindless brutality must stop. She cites cases of the powerful and the mighty, from the former King...

March 28, 2024
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
People, Place, Travel

A Voyager’s Love Affair: Mountains, Oceans and Tranquil Bookshop

Ruchira seeks escapes from daily life, including mountains and ocean, wildlife tourism, and a bookstore, exclusively for Different Truths, offering a serene environment. There are certain spells in your...

March 20, 2024
Geeta Varma
Music

Engaging Audiences: Akshay’s Perspective on Thaniyavarthanam

Geeta profiles Akshay Ananthapadmanabhan, a Ph.D. percussionist who advocates for percussion artistry and technology integration in music, exclusively for Different Truths. Akshay Ananthapadmanabhan started playing the mridangam at the...

March 18, 2024
Tapati Sinha
Short Story, Special Feature, Special Needs

A Child Lost in his Special World

The pain and agony of a mother of of a child with autism, crushed by the pressures of her life, takes a grim toll. Tapati recounts a heart-wrenching account,...

October 13, 2023
Sarika Sarkar Das
Food

Kolar Mocha or Banana Flower: An Ethnic Bengali Delicacy

Sarika tells us the many benefits banana trees. Its flower, known as Kolar Mocha, is a vegetarian delicacy in Bengal. Here’s the recipe, in the weekly column, exclusively for...

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