The Initiation
Soumya tells us about the mantra for success that a rookie received from a senior. Did he heed to his advice? An exclusive for Different Truths. He was...
Can Manusmriti be Likened to the Ten Commandments or the Shariya?
Manuvadi, among other tags, hurt Soumya. Here he talks about the ancient Hindu treatise, one of the six surviving Smritis, which is often misunderstood. An exclusive for Different Truths....
A Daughter of the Hills, a Keeper of the Plants
Soumya tells us about a young girl from the hills to help with housekeeping, and her passion for plants, weeds, and grass included. He sees a little Chipko in...
Of College Don and Public Sector Job
The wily and street-smart college Don, Bhai, helps Boy sail through the rough and tumble of Delhi life and guides him into a public sector job. A witty account,...
Bard Blues!
Soumya recounts his encounter with the Bard, with wit and humour, exclusively for Different Truths. My first encounter with the Bard was in a children’s book called Tales from Shakespeare by...
The Magical Mystery Tour
Soumya describes the magic and mystery of a wooded haven, Central Park, Salt Lake, in two different time frames. The worlds of a child and an adult crisscross. An...
What’s in a Name?
Contrary to the oft quoted adage, name matters a lot, confesses Soumya. Here’s his humorous take, exclusively for Different Truths. “What’s in a name? That which we call a...
Ajay Sharma Smuggles Booze: His New Adventure
Soumya profiles Ajay Sharma and recounts his woes, laced with humour. An exclusive for Different Truths. Ajay Sharma was posted to the dry state of Gujarat. He was happy...
The Survivor: Against all Odds – I
Soumya profiles Basanti, who fought and emerged successful, against all odds. A true story, in two parts, exclusively for Different Truths. “Basanti, come quick, the Ghosh para is burning,...
Street Cries: Vendors at Your Doorstep
Soumya discovers that the street vendors of Kolkata have kept alive a tradition that is almost extinct. An interesting revelation, exclusively for Different Truths. Since lockdown had started, the...