Sugar - Different Truths

November 19, 2016
Anumita Roy
History & Culture

Thanksgiving: Yesteryears and Now

Anumita tells us about the tradition of Thanksgiving, tracing its genesis. What began in the north of the US is a nationwide celebration. Sarah Josepha Hale, a prolific writer and...

October 29, 2016
Sarika Sarkar Das
Fairs & Festivals, Food, Rituals & Practices, Special Feature

Diwali Sweets: Kaju Flowers, a Variation of Kaju Katli

Festivals and sweets are inseparable in India. With Sarika make Diwali sweets at home. She tells us about Kaju Flowers, a variation of Kaju Katli. It’s not only economical but...

October 9, 2016
Sonali Chakraborty
Fairs & Festivals, Food, Rituals & Practices, Special Feature

Celebrate Durga Puja with the Delicious Bengali Sweet Roshomalai

Sweets and Bengalis are synonymous. The Bongs are known for the roshogollas all over the world. This recipe takes the Bengali favorite roshogolla to a notch higher. Bengali Roshomalai is made...

May 23, 2016
Lily Swarn
Poem

Just Words

Lily’s poem on the enigma of words. Cursive writing, italics, capitals Words in veils, sometimes blood red, or virginal bridal white Hastily scribbled on a paper napkin Scrawled shoddily...

May 3, 2016
Cholena Nashan
Food, Photo Feature

Rice and Shine

Food is about nostalgia. It brings with it laughter and joy. Cholena takes us through the delights of rice-based delicacies that brings back the love and care of her mother....

April 7, 2016
Sarika Sarkar Das
Fairs & Festivals, Food

Enjoy Gudi Padwa with Delicious Amrakhand

Sarika reminisces about her stay in Maharashtra 13 years ago. She takes a trip down the memory lane and offers us the traditional festive recipe, Amrakhand. You may try this...

February 24, 2016
Sarika Sarkar Das
Food

Phirni: A Delicious and Nutritional Dessert

Sarika presents a traditional Indian dessert for Different Truths. It is wholesome, delicious and packed with nutritional value. We usually celebrate every success, small or big, our children has. Such...