I am an Earthen Lamp
An evocative poem, by Dr. Kumud, wherein an earthen lamp tells its story. An exclusive for Different Truths. I am an earthen lamp breathe slowly One who has created...
The Story of Renoir’s Famous Painting, Dance at Bougival
Dance at Bougival remains the most popular and idyllic amongst the three popular dance paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. It inspired many artists. Monika, an art historian, tells us about...
Home is Where the Heart is! – II
Dr. Roopali tells us about the joy of migrant labourers returning home, from the Middle East, after many years. They felt free. An exclusive for Different Truths. At the...
The Story Behind Translating Thakurmar Jhuli into English
Sutapa tells us the story behind the story of translating Thakumar Jhuli, an iconic children’s book, from Bengali into English. She shares the wow and woes of a translator....
A Story About Two Runaway Children
A poignant poem, by Shivani, about crime against children. For the two children, an escape from home was a journey from the frying pan to the fire. An exclusive...
Comedy of Errors: Travails of a One-Day VIP
A mistaken identity, a day-long VIP, is indeed an adventure. Swaraj reveals its boon and bane, with wit and humour. An exclusive for Different Truths. Anil Kapoor is a...
The Story of Moyna-di, our Spooked Cook!
Dr. Priyamita tells us about Moyna-di, a cook, in a large joint family. She feared ghosts and told strange tales. Why did the spooked cook go berserk? Read to...
The Magical Mystery of Enigmatic and Enchanting East Africa
Nayna takes us on a tour of two East African countries, Tanzania and Rawanda. She tells us the wondrous tales of a world heritage site, Stone Town, in Zanzibar,...
What is the Time?
Here are Ram Krishna’s ten short poems about the pandemic exclusively for Different Truths. #1. Emoji Life has sent me An emoji Unable to read its mood ...
Pleasure and Pain in Paris: Goodness Gracious Me!
Dr. Roopali tells us about the pleasures and pain that she experienced during her visit to Paris. She weaves the thrills, disappointments, adventures of that voyage. An exclusive for...