The Joy of Easter Egg Hunt
Rakhi tells us the joy and fun of the Easter egg hunt and also the wonderful sibling bond between her two children. An exclusive for Different Truths. Everyone was...
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,...
Alarming Spike of Hate Crime Against Asian-Americans in the USA
The pandemic escalated hate crimes and xenophobia against Asian-Americans, particularly the Chinese, in the US, as they presumed that Coronavirus originated in China. Tabassum takes a hard look and...
My Dhobiwala Lockdown and the Economy
The prolonged lockdown after demonetisation was perhaps not a good step. It hurt livelihoods of the unorganised sector, like Dhobi, etc., other than hurting the MSME sector, in India....
Street Cries: Vendors at Your Doorstep
Soumya discovers that the street vendors of Kolkata have kept alive a tradition that is almost extinct. An interesting revelation, exclusively for Different Truths. Since lockdown had started, the...
Summer Diary: Kids Experienced the Strawberry Picking
Rakhi took her children to strawberry picking in New Zealand, where she stays. It gave her kids a first-hand experience with fruit and farming. An exclusive for Different Truths....
Holi: A Festival of Love, Joy and Hope
Dr Renu talks about various aspects of Holi, its significance, history, traditions, celebration and how to brace up ourselves for the celebration of this festival in response to the...
COVID Pandemic Impacted Child Psyche: Missing Schools, Facing Financial Crisis among Biggest Stress Factors
With one in every four child-respondents citing financial problems to be one of the biggest stress factors during the COVID-19 months, reveals a recent study conducted by Child Rights...
To See or Not to See a Counsellor Before Marriage
Instead of a soothsayer or fortuneteller, it’s advisable to see a counsellor before marriage, suggests Amanita, a practicing counsellor. An exclusive for Different Truths. As a practicing counsellor, I...
Thrilled to See a Newly Grown Plant
Rakhi takes us through the boon and bane of the pandemic. Gardening with her children was an interesting aspect of the lockdown. Here’s a new weekly column, beginning this...