A Woodsman’s Story
Abu unravels the character of a drunk woodcutter and a visitor, who meet at a village shop. An exclusive for Different Truths. It was early November. The air was...
Kabuliwala of the Eden Gardens
As an homage to Tagore, Atrayee writes a modern version of Kabuliwala. This Mini’s world is that of crayons, TV, Cricket matches, and more. But, the echoes of...
An Episode in the Attic…
A retired professional’s job search and his wife’s devil’s advocate role are explored in a captivating short story by Subramanian, exclusively for Different Truths. The sun had not set on him… or...
Sacrifice and Spirituality: Are Eggs Vegetarian or Non-vegetarian?
The entire debate about food choices is centred around the purity-pollution axis. Dr Dhiraj’s story, interestingly, revolves around food and faith – religious rituals – exclusively for Different Truths. “Totally...
A Rape Survivor’s Saga of Politics and Revenge
Sujata Parashar’s The Temple Bar Woman is a socio-political thriller about a woman who was abducted, mistreated, and finally left to die. The book discusses the victim’s method of retaliation...
Queen in the Red Vignette
An intriguing tale of love, jealousy and revenge, by Atrayee. The plot thickens as the wheel moves full circle for Kadambari. A Different Truths exclusive. Bhalobeshe sokhi nibhrite jotone...
A Slice of Divine Life: Live from Kailash
Here’s Tapati’s fictional Durga-Shiva dialogues, full of banter, repartee, wit, and humour, create a laughter riot, an exclusive Special Feature for Different Truths. “Shiva seems too busy these days!...
Kiron Pishi
Here is an excerpt from a forthcoming novel, Porridge and I: A Post-Colonial Story, with reference to the fearsome Goddess Kali by Dr Roopali. An exclusive for Different Truths. Haru Mama...
Mishap Trip of Durga
Durga, an NRI, flies to her parents’ home, with her four children, in Kolkata, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Anumita humanises Durga and her children, with sparkling wit, in this...
A Cheery & Optimistic Book by Rita Chhablani
Ruchira reviews Rita Chhablani’s book, We Will Be Together Always and Other Stories, exclusively for Different Truths. Bengaluru-based yoga instructor-cum-English teacher-turned litterateurRita Chhablani is the highly talented proud author of four...