World - Different Truths

March 20, 2017
Anumita Roy
Parenting, Relationship & Lifestyle

Bringing up Mindful Children: Meditation is the Answer

The stillness of thoughts or the presence in the present seems to fade away with passing days. There are studies that show that a steady increase in ADD (Attention...

March 15, 2017
Lily Swarn
Food

The Indian Jalebi Evolved from a West Asian Dish

The Hobson-Jobson says that the word Jalebi came from the Arabic word Zulabiya or the Persian Zalibiya, which are names for a similar dish. West Asian Christian communities serve...

March 12, 2017
Different Truths
Book Club

The Saffronisation of UP and In Search of Ram Rajya: A Journey Through UP Politics

A journey through the political history of India’s most populous state Uttar Pradesh sends 80 MPs to the Lok Sabha, giving it more say in national affairs than any...

March 10, 2017
Shameena Abdurahiman
Fashion & Beauty, Relationship & Lifestyle

Expressing Selfhood through Fashion

Fashion is an expression of one’s inner self or selfhood. With conveying self-expression through fashion, comes the articulation of self-identity; showing the world who you are through your fashion choices and...

February 20, 2017
Anumita Roy
Relationship & Lifestyle

Coping with Personal Tragedy: When I Lost a Heartbeat!

How do mothers deal with the loss of a heartbeat (an unborn child)? The agony is unbearable. It wrenches out the heart of the mother. She feels guilty and...

February 13, 2017
Dr. Navodita Pande
Wellness

Who is Afraid of Backbends!

Our Yoga expert, Navodita, tells us that though backbends seem intimidating, it’s not all the difficult. We don’t have to be a contortionist or drop into a Full Wheel from...

January 14, 2017
Dr. Krishna Hota
Relationship & Lifestyle, Wellness

Do Good without Fear! – I

The path to goodness is strewn with thorns. Krishna presents a seven-part series on the Goodness Guide, beginning this week. It needs more strength to do good than to do...

January 9, 2017
Shristi Nangalia
Architecture

Traditional Architecture: A Timeless Treasure

Traditional architecture is linked to vernacular architecture – the architectural style which takes into account local needs and locally available building materials. Traditional architecture addresses the problems of a confined climate,...

January 6, 2017
Nikita Goel
Relationship & Lifestyle

Why do Married Women have to Look Married?

Once you tie the knot, your wardrobe has to announce your marital status. A woman has to be a sari-clad, wearing sindoor and mangalsutra, but men can roam around the...

December 25, 2016
Shalini Samuel
Poem

People Pleaser

This poem operates at several levels. It’s about a person and India’s future. Shalini asks us to treat him Gently, with loving care. This poem, in Different Truths, transcends...

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