By the Force of my Doom
A distress, woman-centric poem, by Tali, exclusively for Different Truths. By the force of my doom The outcast The blood of disgrace Is in menstruation. And not...
Masked Humanity
A powerful and an evocative poem about the pandemic, exclusively for Different Truths. An invisible mask, we always wore… concealing our secrets, pain and lies; ...
Lambs & Lions
Two protest poems, on the ongoing Farmers’ Protest, by Dr Piku, exclusively for Different Truths. Lambs Tender earth caressed with love Of a constant gardener, watering the Diffident germinating...
The Red Diary: A Saga of Paroxysms of Emotions
Megha reviews The Red Diary, by Neelam Saxena Chandra, for Different Truths. The Red Diary, by Neelam Saxena Chandra, is a riveting and deep exposition of the entire spectrum of...
Chapter 11: Oranges, Buddhas and Sporting Matters – XIII
In this updated chapter, Mitali tells us about oranges, Buddhas and sports, giving us a glimpse of China with humour and wit. An exclusive for Different Truths. Oranges have...
How Ibrahim Saved us from Veerappan’s Men!
Shantanu walks down the memory lane and tells us how Ibrahim, a taxi driver, saved the author and his friends from Veerappan’s men. A real-life incident for Different Truths. ...
Unspoken
A poignant poem about Kolkata, by Gopal, exclusively for Different Truths. I read night sky like the evening paper, throw the meaning of seismic bumps out as they lives...
Children of Terezin
In memory of the children of Terezin, the Nazi concentration camp in German-occupied Czechoslovakia, who planted a sapling at their campsite. This year, Holocaust Memorial Day (Jan 27) coincides...
Forever Meera: Love Reconstructed
Gopal reviews Forever Meera, by Amitava Nag, a bilingual poet, writer, and film critic. An exclusive for Different Truths. Book: Forever Meera Author: Amitava Nag Publisher: Dhauli Books, Bhubaneshwar...
Don’t Abuse, Better Kill!
A dark poem about an abused and tormented woman, who in desperation seeks death instead. An exclusive for Different Truths. Don’t abuse! Better kill. And there is mercy! For...