Olive Green All the Way – I
Dr. Roopali tells us about the boon and bane of being an army brat and witnessing crisscrossing the length and breadth of the country, every two years, with her...
Pleasure and Pain in Paris: Goodness Gracious Me!
Dr. Roopali tells us about the pleasures and pain that she experienced during her visit to Paris. She weaves the thrills, disappointments, adventures of that voyage. An exclusive for...
The Magical Mystery Tour
Soumya describes the magic and mystery of a wooded haven, Central Park, Salt Lake, in two different time frames. The worlds of a child and an adult crisscross. An...
Ajay Sharma Smuggles Booze: His New Adventure
Soumya profiles Ajay Sharma and recounts his woes, laced with humour. An exclusive for Different Truths. Ajay Sharma was posted to the dry state of Gujarat. He was happy...
The Survivor: Against all Odds – I
Soumya profiles Basanti, who fought and emerged successful, against all odds. A true story, in two parts, exclusively for Different Truths. “Basanti, come quick, the Ghosh para is burning,...
Unwanted Taxes, Increased Fuel Price, and Ignorant Public
Ignorant public is paying unwanted taxes. Increased fuel prices and rising inflation have hurt us, opines Enakshi. An exclusive for Different Truths. Fuel prices are skyrocketing, hotels and restaurants...
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Take a Short Break Before You Begin Again
After months of caution and confinement, Enakshi and her husband, decide to let down their hair. She looks back at the year gone by. She looks forward with hope,...
In the Footsteps of Vincent van Gogh
Chaitali takes us on a tour of Nuenen, a small village, of the celebrated Dutch artist, Vincent van Gogh. Home to his parents, his first masterpiece, The Potato Eaters,...
When Upward Mobility Snaps Ties of Kinship
Success often goes into the head of most people. Ruchira tells us how the turn of fortune changed her friends and family members in this candid write-up. An exclusive...
The Brain Game: Shirkers vs Workers
While the brain of hard workers is trained to start ticking as soon as they are assigned a task, the brain of the shirkers is trained to find an...