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...
Sex Education: Why Parents Shy from Discussing it?
The healthy sexuality of teenagers depends upon the rightful role of the parents. In the internet and social media age, discussing sex, and the right and wrong touches, among other things, are essential, argues...
Antique Watch
An evocative poem by Dr Pragya, a tribute to an elder, exclusively for Different Truths. My antique watch stopped ticking today I gently pat its face as always Hope...
Art and Artlessness
In this part of Art Thought, Arindam seeks to differentiate art and artlessness. He quotes Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy, who shows how a mathematician sees beauty in a ‘beautiful equation’. In the...