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April 13, 2017
Different Truths Poets
Poem, Special Feature

An Anthology of Poems on Autism Awareness

In solidarity of those suffering from autism, we, at Different Truths, bring to you an anthology of poems on autism awareness, featuring 40 poems, by as many poets, from...

April 10, 2017
Shameena Abdurahiman
Potpourri, Relationship & Lifestyle

Carrying the Past: The Story of Two Zen Monks

In an inward looking, reflective piece, Shameena asks, what is the use of carrying the unnecessary baggage of the past? She retells a well-known story of two Zen monks....

April 8, 2017
Different Truths
Book Club

Onaatah, Shunned and Shamed, a Victim of Sexual Assault, in Search of Hope!

Is there justice outside courtrooms for a rape victim? The law might take its own course, but what does a woman do when the society shuts its door on...

April 6, 2017
Kavita Panyam
Health, Relationship & Lifestyle

Why Women Develop Depression and Weight Gain: Measures to Combat these Issues

Depression and weight gain in women are very common. In fact, women are twice likely to develop these as compared to men. Hyderabad-based Kavita, a practicing psychologist, tells...

March 31, 2017
Shameena Abdurahiman
Fashion & Beauty

The Perfect Outfit Ideas: How to Choose Good Clothes?

Malaysia-based Shameena, a leading fashionista, and our Fashion Editor, discusses the perfect outfit ideas after discussing in detail the body types of women. She gives invaluable tips for choosing...

March 31, 2017
Nikita Goel
Relationship & Lifestyle

Are Marriage Jokes all about Wife-Bashing?

Is marriage a bad joke in the patriarchal society? Nikita wonders why all marriage related jokes are about wife-bashing and why is it so deeply sexist. Here’s the narrative...

March 27, 2017
Luz Maria Lopez
Cover Story, Poem

Look at me!

Here’s an intense and powerful poem by Luz Maria, Dedicated to the women facing discrimination and violence, in Different Truths that woman that you see behind the glass of...

March 24, 2017
Nikita Goel
Relationship & Lifestyle

What Women should Stop Wearing after 30: Does Expectations and Judgments of Others Matter?

How long should women continue to live under the weight of the expectations and judgments of others? Is it necessary to behave in the manner the society expects women...

March 21, 2017
Meenakshi M Singh
Poem

Homeless

Here’s a powerful and intense women-centric protest poem by Meenakshi, in Different Truths. I have always been a cuckoo bird Raising, egging my being in other’s nests Always in...

March 18, 2017
Basudeb Chakraborti
Criticism

The Crises of Hindu Identity and Patriarchal Wounds in Ice-Candy Man

Continuing with the theme of partition, Basudeb profiles the crises of Hindu identity and patriarchal wounds in Ice-Candy Man. Through the eyes of an eight-year Parsee girl living with...

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