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...
The Rule of Ego
Here’s an inward looking love poem by Anoucheka, for Different Truths. The verse examines the paradoxes of ego. She finds resolution in the ego that is often decried by one...
A Love Story
Here’s a poignant prose-poem on love by Deeya, in Different Truths. The intensity, pain, and sensuousness come alive in her poetic lines. The futile weather-beaten pen failed to portray...
The Sun-god at Mount Horeb
An evocative poem to Nature – a prayer to the Sun-god – showing the deep connect with the heavenly bodies in African culture by Martins, for Different Truths. Sun-godsitting still...
To Communicate, Connect, and Grow!
Here’s an evocative verse from a teacher, in Different Truths. Came across a bevy of gems, whose teacher I was to be. As they mastered skills of presentations, interviews,...
Jasmine Buds
Here’s an evocative poem by Harichandan celebrating nature and a birthday greeting card by a child poet – exclusively for Different Truths. Jasmine buds With fragrance like rain Colour...
Politics of Writing: Nandini Explores Love, Sexuality & Nostalgia
Nandini Sahu’s twelve-story collection Shedding the Metaphors is intriguing. Shibangi’s book review covers love, loss, redemption, and identity – exclusively for Different Truths. Shedding the Metaphors (2023) is an intriguing collection of twelve...
The Oppressor and the Oppressed
Here’s poem by Sehar, in Different Truths that emerged following her recent conversations, in real and the virtual (read digital) spaces. She’s grateful to her teacher, Mamta Joshi, for...
Who will Save Sati?
Here’s a poem based on a true story on how Harsh saved a woman from being burnt alive in the name of a superstitious ritual named ‘Sati Pratha’ that...
Just Like That…
Shaili DhagatShaili is a prolific writer who has worked as a columnist and editor for the leading English newspapers like The Times of India, Indian Express, The Asian Age,...