Qurbani: A Time for Sacrifice
Dr. Roopali penned this poem for Daniel Pearl, on the Eid of 2002, when he was beheaded. A tribute, exclusively for Different Truths. (In grief for Daniel Pearl) What...
Women & Crime: Criminal by a Debilitated & Harming Pre-conditions
Dr. Tinku examines the pathways to crime of women in the context of feminist criminology. In her erudite paper, she argues that most women convicted as criminals are silent victims...
A Writer’s Perks: A Woman in Hijab & Guided Tour
Writing has its perks. Soumya tells us about meeting a young woman admirer, in hijab, who gave him a guided tour of a walled city. An exclusive for Different...
A Pretty Picture
An evocative poem, celebrating nature and life, by Saanj, exclusively for Different Truths. There in the distance far ahead of me, A picture so pretty to behold. Painted so...
Existential Spirituality: Confluence of Good Friday, Vishu & Ramadan
Dr. Molly tells us about essential spirituality. On Friday (April 15) this year, there was a confluence of Good Friday, Vishu, and Ramadan. A Special Feature exclusively for Different...
Desires of an Innocent Bird in Debasish’s Stories
Sonali reviews Debasish Mishra’s collection of short stories, Lost in Obscurity and Other Stories. An exclusive for Different Truths. The rich tradition of short stories still holds its head...
When I Die
In a poignant and evocative verse, Dr. Amrinder talks of death wish, exclusively for Different Truths. What can life give me beyond death And that, I accept with peace...
Bali: A Hindu Kingdom in an Islamic Republic
Walking down the memory lane, Dr. Roopali takes us on a tour of Bali. She recapitulates Hindu rites and Ramayana. An exclusive for Different Truths. Just before the Covid-19...
Of Classrooms, Career and Cookies
Performance pressure and career catches up with students early. Sarika suggests solutions and shares a recipe of butter cookies as stress buster, exclusively for Different Truths. Parent’s expectations and...
Trina’s Musical Voyage Across the Uncharted Oceans…
Ruchira in conversation with Dr. Trina Bhattacharya, founder of Gaaner Tori, in the NCR, about her musical journey and more. An exclusive for Different Truths. This graceful lady with...