Happy Birthday His Holiness, Dalai Lama
Born on a straw mat in a cowshed to a farmer’s family, little Lhamo Thondup was recognised as the 14th Dalai Lama, in 1939. He was rechristened as Tenzin...
Paradise: It is Here! – I
Dr. Roopali’s trip to Paradise, Kashmir, weaves magic and mystery through memory. An exclusive for Different Truths. All sorts of trunks and beddings and all kinds of people have...
Architectural Splendours of the Hill Forts of Kumbhalgarh and Ranthambore – VI
Dr. Parneet and Dr. Kiran tell us about the architectural splendours of the Hill Fort of Kumbhalgarh and the Ranthambore Fort, a hill and forest fort. An exclusive for...
Migration: An Introspection
Dr. Deepanita elucidates the reasons for migration. We are introducing a new column, beginning this week, exclusively for Different Truths. Migration is known and understood as relocation of people,...
A Long Journey: Dreaming of Hyderabad in Florida!
In the horizon of the mind, two cities Hyderabad and Florida meet. Dr. Roopali recounts an interesting tale. An exclusive for Different Truths. I am like Janus, the Roman...
If it is the Apple Harvest Season, it has to be Apple Cake!
It’s fall, the harvest season of apples, in the US. Apples flood the market in every size, shape, and colour. In the grocery, stores these fruits fill up counters...
The Hill Fort of Chittorgarh: Unfolding a Saga of Sacrifice and Valour – V
In the fifth part, Dr. Parneet and Dr. Kiran tell us about the six different kinds of forts. They profile the largest fort of Rajasthan, the Hill Fort of...
Forts and Palaces in Chittorgarh, Bundi and Jodhpur Speak of Sacrifice and Splendour – IV
Padmini Mahal in Chittorgarh reminds us of the Johar or self-immolation of Rani Padmini to protect her honour, while Sukh Mahal Palace in Bundi, is an important water palace....
Olive Green and Life on Military Special Trains – III
In the third and final part, Dr. Roopali tells us about Military Special Trains. A colour and mood story that shows paroxysms of emotions. An exclusive for Different Truths. ...
Memories of Amritsar and Amritsari Chole Masala
Urna tells us about Amritsar and shares the recipe of Amritsari Chole Masala, a local delicacy. An exclusive for Different Truths. They say there are three places that you...