Clarion Call
A patriotic poem that covers the entire gamut of history and social realities by Shalini, in Different Truths. Mother India’s clarion call to her tenants,Divided by caste you were,...
The Spirit of India
A patriotic poem by Manthena Damodara, in Different Truths. India is not, in essence, a piece of earthIt represents a sea of marvellous mirth Tradition has its reputedly robust roots Facilitating...
A Slice of Divine Life: Live from Kailash
Here’s Tapati’s fictional Durga-Shiva dialogues, full of banter, repartee, wit, and humour, create a laughter riot, an exclusive Special Feature for Different Truths. “Shiva seems too busy these days!...
An Overview of the Ideas and Visions of Rabindranath Tagore
Rooted in the Indian reality, minus its dogmas, the flight of Rabindranath Tagore’s creative genius made him a global citizen. Swapan delves into the world of his ideas and...
heart of things
Michele connects with nature in an evocative poem, for Earth Day, exclusively for Different Truths. “do you know,” I wrote, trailing words behind my finger in the rich,...
Big Boss Kamal and Dark Horse Rajini
Who is the dark horse – Kamal the Big Boss or Rajini the Kaala? The only ‘similar’ about Rajini and Kamal is that both are actor-turned-politicians. Superstars! Both have...
Policy Experiments May Sabotage Food Self-Sufficiency
The keenness of the BJP-led government runs contrary to its party’s pledge of ‘flourishing agriculture’ taken in its 2014 election manifesto, as well as the government’s own emphasis on...
Three Reasons Why Hydroponics Should be Promoted in the Era of Vertical Expansion
Hydroponics is the art of gardening without soil. Below are three reasons why hydroponics should be promoted when we are in an age of vertical growth with hardly any...
The Story of Ker Sangri: Rugged Plants Survive in Deserts; Rich in Nutrition, Medicinal Properties
The exact country of Ker’s origin is impossible to pinpoint. The fruit’s native habitat is wide. Many caper variants are native to the basin of the Mediterranean Sea, parts...