Strong - Different Truths

May 6, 2017
Samina Naqvi
Films

Creative Restlessness and Sufferings Shaped the Language of the Films of Mahesh Bhatt

Mahesh Bhatt, an enigma for many, a nonconformist, sensitive storyteller, bold and brutal, who weaves stories from the emotions experienced straight from his heart. A man who defies rules...

May 6, 2017
Basudeb Chakraborti
Criticism

An Overview of Early Indian Novels in English – II

Continuing with the theme of Indian Writing in English, Basudeb reiterates that the English language united various parts of India under the British rule. He talks about an early...

May 6, 2017
Sarala Balachandran
Poem

Those Blessed Urns…

A river has always been likened to journey. Sarala talks of the urns (with the mortal remains) floating in Sangam calmly. An evocative and poignant verse of the final...

May 5, 2017
Preeyan Abraham
Education & Career

How to Ask Questions, Negotiate and Follow-up at the End of an Interview – III?

Bangalore-based HR professional, Preeyan, tells us how to crack an interview in three parts. In the third and final part, he gives invaluable tips on how to ask questions,...

May 4, 2017
Bina Pillai
Business, Relationship & Lifestyle

They sat Smiling: A Journey from under the Neem Tree to Supermarket

Bina profiles the success stories of two brothers, Nagesh and Suresh, and talks of their journey from under a Neem tree in Chembur, Mumbai, to metamorphosing into a supermarket...

May 4, 2017
Nilanjana Dey
Religion

Tales from Srimad Bhagavatam: Parashurama – XXIV

Nilanjana retells the story of Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Parashurama is the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu. The...

May 4, 2017
Anindita Bose
Poem

Puffing Thoughts

Here’s an intense love poem by Anindita, where she sets her lover free. A poignant verse, in Different Truths. I will not take the effort to reach back if...

May 3, 2017
Sarala Balachandran
Poem

Gaze Across the Shore

Sarala describes in great detail the goings-on at the seashore. While most things are transient, gazing across the shore is meditative. Here’s a poignant verse celebrating the beauty of...

May 2, 2017
Anumita Roy
Beauty, Health

Aromatic Mint Water and Lemon Water has Healing Properties – IV

Aromatic mint water and lemon water acts like a panacea. Anumita, our Managing Editor, talks about the magical qualities of this two miracle water, in the fourth part of the...

April 30, 2017
Smriti Maheshwari
Cinema, Cover Story

Balraj Sahni, An Activist Writer-Actor, believed a Good Actor is a Good Person

Two films, Do Bigha Zamin and Garam Hawa, are enough to showcase the acting range of this versatile actor, Balraj Sahni. The pathos of the farmer entrapped in the...

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