Many Shades of Silence
An evocative poem by Dr Pragya, wherein she explores the many shades of silence – exclusively for Different Truths. If silence stands for peace then why does it always...
Padree Béhoshe: The Pastor Fainted
Here’s a tongue-in-cheek, witty account by Azam about an aubergine recipe. Find out what happened – exclusively for Different Truths. That historic evening, with the children away at...
Can Anyone Tell Me?
Here’s an evocative poem of longing, by Prabal, exclusively for Different Truths. Some men possess an unusual type of balcony Standing on which No human can be seen Only...
Confectioneries and Little Treats of Childhood
Ruchira revisits her childhood and recalls the tidbits and confectionaries that she and her generation enjoyed – an exclusive for Different Truths. I am a child of the late...
Insane Goddess
A poignant poem by Dr Tirthankar transcends from the mundane to the cosmic – exclusively for Different Truths. I spat out a seed, and, behold, there’s a tree, I...
Two Haikus
Two evocative Haikus by Dr Swaraj, exclusively for Different Truths. (1) The Fog In a brume engulfed field The lone scarecrow A silent sentinel (2) The Dew The perching...
Enchanting Vignettes of Turkey
Soumya describes his Turkey visit with sites, sounds, food and fun – a colour and mood story, with wit and humour, exclusively for Different Truths. The Delhi International Airport...
A Truant Charger!
Here’s an evocative poem by Subramanian, a poet of urban sensibility, dwelling on gadget-dependent life – exclusively for Different Truths. The nib is sharp, gleaming, Holds the pin to...
Our Sojourn in This Cosmos: Is Life a Dream?
Satjit takes a voyage within to explore the meanings of life, living, and death. He likens life’s journey to dreams – exclusively for Different Truths. I crossed the life expectancy benchmark in...
Merman
Amrita celebrates the manifestations of Vishnu, in this verse, exclusively for Different Truths. Seaborne, mighty above All leviathans, The bejewelled cobra Shelters Vishnu with his Regal hood, That stretches...