Lost and Found
Here’s an evocative poem of hope by Sushant – exclusively for Different Truths. The rain Kisses my pain Not in vain. I train to beautify My inner self. I...
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...
The Many Colours of Love
Here’s an interesting poem by Sara on the many colours of love – exclusively for Different Truths. When love is purple There is no hurdle When love is blue...
Of Memories
An evocative poem of memories by Arun Dash What ethereal stuff Are you made of, My memories? Fancied or real, Of love or of longing, Of a laugh...
Processing
Here’s a protest poem by Kabir, in Different Truths. Living, a terrible forgotten emotion Knife, helps me think of a nation Tyranny, plans the burden to rise Monotony, imperialist...
Poverty
Here’s a powerful poem by Sarala that exposes how men exploit his fellow beings, keeping them poor and hungry, in Different Truths. Let our pens speak to the worldTo...
Rebellion in a War Zone
Education changed the worldview of the protagonist, Dariya. She is at war with traditions and taboos in this story by Meher. Does she succeed? – an exclusive for Different...
Ashavari
Dr Jyothsnaphanija describes a raga of Hindustani music tangibly in this evocative verse – exclusively for Different Truths. It is a picture of a flowing river Cascading slides Ascending...
Us
Love or its loss is found among the mundane, everyday things. It speaks through the most ordinary objects about two people very close. Here’s a love poem by Mallika, for...
Fevered Quarrels
A witty poem by Meher – exclusively for Different Truths. Who’s the boss? Fever said, “Me.” “No siree My body belongs to me! You are an intruder. So, go!...