Violence - Different Truths

March 8, 2022
Michele Baron
Gender, Special Feature

chains, choices, chances, change … considering Women’s Day

A newborn does not care about the mother’s credentials, caste, class, culture, creed or colour — only that the mother’s arms are strong, her hands supportive and gentle, that there is...

March 7, 2022
Hemashri Hazarika
Gender, Special Feature

Is Empowerment of Women a Distant Dream?

Women roughly constitute half the population but in every aspect women still remain grossly under-represented. Certainly, the women in the largest democracy of the world are ranked much below top hundred...

March 7, 2022
Luz Maria Lopez
Criticism, Gender

The Heritage of Latin American Women Writers

In Latin America, there is a tradition of women’s rights activism. Commitment to gender equality is not new in Latin America. In fact, Latin women’s empowerment has reached beyond...

March 7, 2022
Harshali Singh
Gender, Short Story, Special Feature

Three Glasses of Wine

A plush villa, a luxurious life and hidden beneath it a life that’s futile. Harshali weaves an intense story of a woman who is trapped in her pain. But...

September 10, 2021
Glória Sofia Varela Monteiro
Poem

Pull the Trigger

n evocative protest poem, by Glória, against guns and violence, exclusively for Different Truths Pull the trigger In the shadows From past In the tears kept Of joys not lived...

August 16, 2021
Nalini Priyadarshni
Book Review, Poem

Protest Poetry: Celebrating Defiance and Hope in Women

Nilini reviews an anthology of poems, Still We Sing, edited by Sarita Jenamani. An exclusive for Different Truths. Book: Still We Sing Edited by: Sarita Jenamani Genre: Poetry Pages:...

July 26, 2021
Dr. Brajesh Kumar Gupta
Gender, Special Feature

Empowerment and Wellbeing of African Women

Many cultural customs and traditions infringe on the rights of women and children by subjecting them to abuse, in keeping with Africa’s gender equality and women’s empowerment agenda, and...

July 23, 2021
Stanslaus Kyando
Short Story, Special Feature

The Punishment

A young student had to face punishment because he had spoken against the corrupt principal. Stanslaus tells us about the deep-rooted corruption in schools in Tanzania. A Different Truths...

July 14, 2021
Shormita Bose
Advocacy, Human Rights, LGBTQIA+

Why Discrimination and Violence Dog the LGBTQIA+ Community?

The LGBTQIA+ people continue to be persecuted. A marginalised community, they face discrimination and violence. Shormita probes the issue, exclusively for Different Truths. It is heartbreaking to witness that...

May 12, 2021
Pramita Mallick
People, Place, Profile, Special Feature, Tribute

Mahaguru and Mahatma: A Reflection on the Relationship between Tagore and Gandhi

There were many striking contrasts between these two personalities. Yet they found some common chord and there began a friendship which lasted till Tagore’s death in 1941. As...

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