Autumn
An evocative poem by Dr Swaraj about the many moods of nature in Autumn, exclusively for Different Truths. A gentle caress of yellow breeze Loosens tenuous grip on life...
Philosophy
An evocative poem of longing, by Kamrun, exclusively for Different Truths. In the idling of the midday sun, Someone roaming and circulating like a wanderer… At the tip of...
Let’s talk About It! Period!
A press release by CRY launching a pan-India campaign to demystify taboos on menstruation. Just think about it – a time when ISRO, in a mission to celebrate ‘Azadi...
A Strange Bard
An inward-looking poignant poem by Harinder that evaluates the real meaning of life, exclusively for Different Truths. You may think I am a strange bard As sometimes, to pen...
Silence of the Slavers
Western nations waited almost two centuries to realise they needed to move beyond abolition to restore slavery’s harm. Azam argues it will be a while before Iran, its Arab-Türkish...
Freedom
Dr Molly critiques the year-long celebration of the 75th year of Independence, exclusively for Different Truths. now that furore and fanfare waves are over of an over preened freedom we...
Living Without a Watch
Sunil talks about living without his watch. He unravels ‘time’ for a historian. Twenty four moons have waned since I last wore a watch, and I’d feel distinctly inconvenienced...
Devilish Tree / Exaggeration
The poem Devilish Tree is an aspiration towards a discrimination-free world, a casteless society. The second poem, Exaggeration, is about the poet and her world. Here are Shalini’s two poems for...
We, the People of India, Must Solemnly Foster Fraternity
To overcome the thorns in the path of fostering fraternity – we, the people of India – must take some solemn pledges together, opines Ram Krishna. A Special Feature, exclusively...
A Cheery & Optimistic Book by Rita Chhablani
Ruchira reviews Rita Chhablani’s book, We Will Be Together Always and Other Stories, exclusively for Different Truths. Bengaluru-based yoga instructor-cum-English teacher-turned litterateurRita Chhablani is the highly talented proud author of four...