Tribal - Different Truths

August 24, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

North East Heading Towards Bitter Political Battle

The way the political scenario is changing in the region is indicative of a virulent political battle on communal lines. NRC is emerging as the most important political issue...

June 14, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Food, History & Culture

Seductive Chocolate: A Befitting Food of the Gods

The antiquity of chocolate may be traced back to nearly 4,000 years ago. The Cacao tree from which chocolate is derived is an evergreen tree growing naturally in the tropical...

May 10, 2018
Sutapa Basu
Aesthetics, Dance, Multiculturalism, Painting, People, Place, Special Feature, Theatre, Tribute

The Abode of Peace: A Nest Formed in the Universe

Badly in need of funds for his ashram, Tagore sought donations from abroad notably England and was dismayed to encounter the cool British snub. This was a fallout of...

April 22, 2018
IPA Service
International Relations, Politics, World

Pashtun Protest Escalates Braving Heavy Odds: People Overcome Fear to Fight for Their Rights

Ever since the 26-year old civil rights activist Manzoor Ahmad Pashteen emerged as the main voice of PTM from February, the focus is on protests to put an end...

April 11, 2018
Hemashri Hazarika
Gender, Governance

Of Midnight Knocks, Uncouth and Lecherous Men

A midnight knock in a Circuit House had scared Hemashri. She was about to raise an alarm to punish the drunkard. But, other incidents crowded her mind. She tells...

March 15, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

Political Delicacies: Congress to Harden Soft Hindutva Line

Political tidbits from various parts of India, for Different Truths. The AICC session, taking place over the next couple of days, is expected to reinforce Congress party’s new line...

February 28, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

A Quirky Reward of Stability in Governing

Manoj Baitha who fled to Nepal surrendered to police Wednesday morning. We’re seeing a degree of lawlessness in this country like seen never before. Lawlessness is everywhere; from Srinagar...

February 27, 2018
Dr. Navodita Pande
Politics

Nagaland and Meghalaya: Politics and Beyond

Navodita, our Associate Editor, takes a close look at Nagaland and Meghalaya that goes to poll on Tuesday (Feb 27), in the weekly column. A Different Truths exclusive. As...

February 21, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

Uphill Battle for BJP in Left Bastion Tripura

The BJP’s strenuous endeavours show a willingness to work hard if only to prepare the ground for future gains, although there may not be any immediate advantages. True, the...

February 17, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

Northeast States Brace for High-Stakes Polls: All Eyes on Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland

Incumbents in the three states are expecting major challenges from the BJP which is making an aggressive campaign in Tripura, as well as Christian, dominated tribal states of Nagaland...

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