Tagore’s ‘Bir Guru’
Dr. Parneet pays her homage to the Bard, telling us how he eulogised the last Sikh Guru Gobind Singh, as a brave warrior. A special feature, exclusively for Different...
Remembering the Youngest Martyrs
A heart-wrenching ballad of betrayal, bravery, and valour, where two young sons of Guru Gobind Singh attained martyrdom by Dr Parneet – exclusively for Different Truths. Seven and nine-...
A Thirst
Here is an inward-looking poem about longing for life and nature, by Dr Parneet, exclusively for Different Truths. An incessant thirst – As a cloud traps droplets in its...
The Secret of the Grandeur of Shekhawati Havelis – X
In the tenth and concluding part, Dr. Parneet and Dr. Kiran, tell us about the grandeur of the havelis in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. These showcase beautiful paintings....
Three Grand Havelis of Jaisalmer Celebrate Rajasthani Architecture – IX
In the ninth part, Dr. Parneet and Dr. Kiran tell us about the grand Rajasthani Havelis, at Jaisalmer. Like forts and palaces, these too are witnesses of the art...
Three Forts as Embodiments of Mute History – VIII
Dr. Parneet and Dr. Kiran tell us about a water fort, at Jhalwar, and two desert forts, at Jaisalmer, and Junagarh, that have been mute embodiments of history, in...
Beauty and Security at Mehrangarh & Amer Forts – VII
Dr. Parneet and Dr. Kiran tell us about two famous forts of Rajasthan, Mehrangarh and Amer, at Jodhpur and Jaipur, respectively, where beauty and security blend. An exclusive for...
Architectural Splendours of the Hill Forts of Kumbhalgarh and Ranthambore – VI
Dr. Parneet and Dr. Kiran tell us about the architectural splendours of the Hill Fort of Kumbhalgarh and the Ranthambore Fort, a hill and forest fort. An exclusive for...
The Hill Fort of Chittorgarh: Unfolding a Saga of Sacrifice and Valour – V
In the fifth part, Dr. Parneet and Dr. Kiran tell us about the six different kinds of forts. They profile the largest fort of Rajasthan, the Hill Fort of...
Forts and Palaces in Chittorgarh, Bundi and Jodhpur Speak of Sacrifice and Splendour – IV
Padmini Mahal in Chittorgarh reminds us of the Johar or self-immolation of Rani Padmini to protect her honour, while Sukh Mahal Palace in Bundi, is an important water palace....