Kabuliwala of the Eden Gardens
As an homage to Tagore, Atrayee writes a modern version of Kabuliwala. This Mini’s world is that of crayons, TV, Cricket matches, and more. But, the echoes of...
A Mini-Anthology of Poems on V-Day
On the occasion of the Valentine’s Day, we bring to you a mini-anthology of six poems from India and Mauritius, showing many colours of love. Lily ponders about what...
His Story
Here’s an intriguing short story by Aparajita, exclusively in Different Truths. Emotions add colour to old buildings, giving them the energy to thrive the blows of time. The sundry...
Gitanjali: Interactions of Bengali Literature with the World
The English translation of Gitanjali, “Song Offerings”, encases only 103, amongst which one poem is a combined translation of two other poems. Fifty-three of the poems are from...
Market Betting with Pension Funds Could be Risky
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) investment in equities via exchange-traded funds (ETFs) generated 17.23 percent return as of February this year. It had invested Rs 41,967.51 crore in ETFs. EPFO...
Amit Shah Using Sampark to Redefine Political Contours
Modi rode to power riding on the support of the urban middle class. But unfortunately, this middle class has turned his bitter critic, notwithstanding every attempt to refurbish his...
Dalit Political Scene is Changing Fast: BJP Launches Fire Fighting Drive, but to no Avail
The implications of the anti-Dalit violence need serious consideration. The youths have acquired a new vision and are aware of the importance of literacy and education, the standing of...
Nepal to Keep both China and India in Good Humour
While both prime minister of Nepal Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli and CPN (Maoist Center) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal repeatedly expressed their eagerness to befriend Beijing more than New Delhi...
CPI Differs from CPI(M), keeps Option Open for Alliance with Congress
The CPI leadership hopes that at the April congress of the CPI(M), the general secretary of the CPI(M) Sitaram Yechury will be able to get the political resolution passed...
The Fine-Print: Budget None too Encouraging but Intent is Good
Grandiose healthcare and higher MSP without allocation makes the Budget ineffectual. An analysis for Different Truths. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has attempted to do what he ought to have...