Put Life into Your Years
A couple of days back, we went for a picnic, to a picturesque country park. One of many in Hong Kong. We set base on top of a hill,...
Kolkata’s Evolution: A Love for Heritage, Renewal and Reminiscence
Kolkata has seen significant improvements, including cleaner streets, fewer beggars, better public conveniences and a love for heritage, reports Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths. It was after a long...
Calcutta Cameo: Of Fetidness and Joy!
Humourist Soumya presents two snapshots of Calcutta as he saw it, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. During a recent visit to my hometown – the city...
A Spotlight on Saraswati’s Global Sisters
Anumita’s Special Feature for Different Truths unveils Saraswati’s global journey, showing how Vasant Panchami transcends borders. From Hindus to Southeast Asia, the celebration resonates with the universal power of...
Saraswati, the Guru, Dispels Ignorance, Creates Balance & Unity
Saraswati is seen as Adi Shakti, symbolising the ultimate truth. She is considered the Guru, the knowledge giver, elucidates Monika in the exclusive Special Feature for Different Truths. Saraswati, a Hindu...
Evolution of Valentine’s Day: From Fertility Festival to Romantic Holiday
Valentine’s Day’s origins can be traced back to centuries of fertility rites, but today it’s primarily about romance. Arindam traces the folklore, from secret weddings to Chaucer’s lovebirds, in...
Worshiping Saraswati in the Digital Age: Balancing Knowledge & Values
Saraswati, a traditional wisdom river, vanished, reflecting the erosion of values in an information-driven world. Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings remind us to reconnect with forgotten values during Saraswati Puja,...
Secrets Uncovered: Decoding the Symbolism of Saraswati’s Iconography
Dive into Saraswati’s symbolism: Arindam unveils her Vedic portrayal as wisdom, creativity, and purity personified exclusively in Different Truths. Deep within the ancient Vedic texts, where knowledge flowed like...
Spotlight: A Look at Saraswati’s Representations Beyond Borders
Tabassum from Dacca explores Goddess Saraswati’s diverse cultural interpretations across Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Tibet, Myanmar, China, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the US, showcasing her unifying power...
Focus: Exploring the Diverse Predators of the Sundarbans
The Sundarbans are home to two kinds of crocodiles: the Saltwater crocodile and the Mugger crocodile, which are an important part of the ecosystem, according to Prof. Aparajita, exclusively...