A Roman Holiday
Ruchira tells us of her visit to Rome, the eternal city, many moons ago, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. Rome has as sobriquet: The Eternal City....
Mind and Muscle
Hong Kong is the world’s tallest city. The iconic buildings that dot the skyline of this wonderful city are by no means second-fiddle to its natural beauty. Each one...
That Old Lady in the Plaza
One in three elderly in Hong Kong aged 65 and over are living in poverty. They spend the remaining of their lives, looking through trash that we throw, trying...
Spotlight: Engaging Entertainment for All at Thang Long Theatre
The Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi showcases Vietnam’s unique water puppetry, a cultural experience originating from rice fields, a report by Saeed, exclusively for Different Truths. Located...
Fifteen Customs that are Distinctly American!
Anumita lists fifteen customs that are very different and stand out as American tradition/norms, which most foreigner find strange, initially. Slowly one understands and becomes a part of the flow, in...
The Game of Life and Death…
The concept of ‘good death’ (euthanasia) existed in the ancient world. Medical assistance was not needed when the Homeric warrior died as a hero and was expected to accept...
A Less Visited Greek Island Sifnos
Rupa takes us on a tour of a getaway, a less visited Greek island, Sifnos. It boasts of grand sunrises, spectacular sunsets against the backdrop of the Aegean Sea,...
Beyond the Feast: Unveiling the History of Ma Shashti
Madhuri dwells on Jamai Shashti, a Bengali festival celebrating sons-in-law, is a unique celebration with evolving origins and a fascinating story of the goddess Ma Shashti, exclusively for Different...
Love in the Mountains: Explore Himachal Pradesh with Friends
Shyamola takes us on a scenic journey to Himachal Pradesh, including Shimla, Jibhi, Manali, and Mandi, enjoying local food, cultural experiences, and a relaxed pace, exclusively for Different Truths....
Social Progress in India: The Impact of the Brahmo Samaj
Brahmo Samaj honoured Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Debendranath Tagore, and Rabindranath Tagore with devotional songs and readings. A report by Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths. It was indeed a...