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...
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...
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...
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...
The Saga of Brave Princess Aparajitha
Mridula tells us about a beautiful, young, and valiant Princess, Aparajitha. What was her sacrifice? Find out – exclusively in Different Truths. Prince Rahul, belonging to the Gangadhara kingdom in India,...
A Question of Identity
Saeed’s story is about a charming man, Bhola, who finds acceptance among the people. He disappeared suddenly. What happened to him? – an exclusive for Different Truths. They called...
Anuj and Anwesha: Impressing the Parents
Priyamita tells us a story about a Punjabi boy in a Bengali milieu. The miscommunications between Bengali and Punjabi languages create a comedy of errors – an exclusive for Different...
A Street in a War Zone
A lone soldier in a war zone street faces passive resistance. How does he deal with it? A gripping short story by Meher – exclusively for Different Truths. The...