Blue Toe
An evocative and profound poem by Meher – exclusively for Different Truths. Blue-black toe You are just two inches of my foot At the edge of my three feet...
Question Marks that Still Haunt the Girl-child Education in India
Many girls are enrolled in schools but they never reach the classroom. Sehar details the reasons for low percentage of the girl-child education, which stops them from empowerment, for Different Truths....
How Was Your Day?
A love poem by Sarala, for Different Truths. How was your day my love? He asked as she returned from the office She smiled She chuckled She giggled She...
Orishas: The Supernatural Deities in the Yoruba Religion
Swati discusses the Orishas, the supernatural spirits and central characters of several African and African diasporic faiths– exclusively for Different Truths. “Mama used to say that in the beginning,...
People Die in the Infamous World
An evocative poem of love, longing and loss by Rajumoni – exclusively for Different Truths. We are slowly losing lives in the infamous world. Self-surrender becomes everyone’s instant ultimate...
A Question of Identity
Saeed’s story is about a charming man, Bhola, who finds acceptance among the people. He disappeared suddenly. What happened to him? – an exclusive for Different Truths. They called...
The Epiphany
Here’s an evocative poem about the fears of an unwed mother – exclusively for Different Truths. As an epiphanic light, The realisation came, How his thoughts have made Me so...
Wedding Travels and Travails – I
Dr Roopali tells us about the big fat Indian weddings in two parts – exclusively for Different Truths. Weddings in India have a season. The winter months make the...
Biscuit: The Delightful Crunchy Snack
Ruchira traces the antiquity of biscuits, also the many uses of biscuit tins – exclusively for Different Truths. The other day, while I sat sipping my morning cup of...