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March 2, 2021
Soumya Mukherjee
Governance

A Suitable Boy

Soumya recollects and reflects on marriage with a suitable candidate, with flashbacks and flashforwards, in this witty write-up. An exclusive for Different Truths. A friend recently posted a link...

March 2, 2021
Suchismita Ghoshal
Poem

Woman, an Emblem of Magic and Power

Suchismita celebrates womanhood, with its magic and power, exclusively for Different Truths. To the one who creates magic over nature, or loves to endeavour or to venture, To the...

February 27, 2021
Dr Ashish Kumar Gupta
Criticism, Interview, Theatre

Myths and Socio-Psychological Contemporaneity in Hayavadana: A Critique

In this interview with Ashish, Prof Sonjoy Dutta Roy explores the structure of Hayavadana, use of myths and symbols, significance of masks, the underlying theme of the play, among...

February 27, 2021
Prof Laksmisree Banerjee
Poem

That Glistening Edge

A poignant surreal poem, by Laksmisree, exclusively for Different Truths The veiled hue of my organza ghunghat The muted sheen of my nail enamels, My lip gloss, the muffled glitz...

February 27, 2021
Different Truths News Service
Education & Career, Human Rights

Social Scientist Amit Singh wins the SYLFF Fellowship

Social Scientist and Human Rights activist, Amit Singh, wins the prestigious Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (SYLFF). A report for Different Truths. Amit Singh, an Indian doctoral researcher...

February 26, 2021
Hemashri Hazarika
Dissent, Gender, Guest Blog, Opinion, Relationship & Lifestyle

‘I Refuse to be a Widow!’

Hemashri suffered the sad demise of her husband to Cancer. She challenges the societal taboos (read traditions) and stands tall. We have updated and republished her Facebook post, in...

February 26, 2021
Dr. Sonia Batra
Poem

A Forgotten Lore

An evocative love poem, by Dr Sonia. An exclusive for Different Truths On her silent salty shores He came as a balmy breeze A potent doze A soulful ray...

February 25, 2021
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
History & Culture, Multiculturalism, Travel & Food

Of Globetrotters and Their Culinary Adventures

Ruchira tells us about the gourmet delights of some globetrotters, travelling through cuisine and cultures. An exclusive for Different Truths. Over the past few decades there has been a...

February 25, 2021
Sherin Mary Zacharia
Poem

Locked Law

A protest poem by Sherin that critiques the legal system, and celebrates cardinal justice, exclusively for Different Truths. Order! Order! The court hall couldn’t be calmed The gavel sinks...

February 24, 2021
Shormita Bose
Advocacy, Gender, Human Rights, LGBTQIA+

Is Bisexuality a Natural Phenomenon?

Shormita enquires into bisexuality, Kinsley Scale, and how it has been depicted in literature and cinema. An exclusive for Different Truths. The term ‘bisexuality’ refers to the sexual or...