Autumn Sonata
A teacher evokes memories of childhood longing and infatuation, for Soumya, in this witty verse, exclusively for Different Truths My pulse was racing I had not felt like this...
The Many Meanings of ‘Basket’ in My Life
Baskets may evoke Diwali or the fear of a covered basket containing a severed head. It conceals secrets and failed innovations. Soumya tells us how the basket’s meanings intrigue – exclusively...
Bhutan: The Youngest Buddhist Nation with a Dragon’s Name
Soumya takes us on a tour of Bhutan. It’s sometimes called “Druk Yul,” which means “Land of the Thunder Dragon,” This name reflects the dragon’s importance in Bhutanese mythology and folklore – a...
Tiger’s Nest: A Scenic Climb through Pine Trees
The journey to Bhutan was long and arduous, with breathtaking sights shrouded in the mist and mystery of the Himalayan landscape, says Soumya – exclusively for Different Truths. Yesterday,...
Not so Funny
Humourist Soumya plays Love Guru and advices a young couple, recalling what his wife had to say about marrying him, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. Recently at a...
Speaking of Budgets: Balancing the Books
A fortnight back, the Union Budget was placed in the parliament. Soumya ponders balancing the books as a bachelor and later a family man, with wit – exclusively for...
Cambodia Cameo: Angkor Wat, the Lost City of Temples
Soumya takes us on a tour of Cambodia, exotic and quaint, with its sites and food – exclusively for Different Truths. Cambodia is exotic and quaint. Very picturesque and...
Religious Tolerance Impacted Socio-politics of Vietnam & Cambodia
Soumya tells us about the religious tolerance in Vietnam and Cambodia that led to socio-political stability – exclusively for Different Truths. Vietnam and Cambodia have some fascinating examples of...
Vignettes of Vietnam
Soumya takes us on a tour of Vietnam to discover a mix of Indian cities, villages, streets, food and language, and more – replete with wit and humour, exclusively...
Celebrating Krishna’s Childhood with a Fusion of Tribal & Vaishnava Rituals
Ancient spirits and animal sacrifices are a part of the rites during a Vaishnava festival in Majuli, Assam. It’s associated with Krishna’s childhood, informs Soumya, exclusively for Different Truths....