Urdu and the Influence of Punjab
Urdu, which was till now thought to have roots in Delhi, actually took birth in Lahore and adopted Old Punjabi contrary to Braj as its base language. Later, the...
The Voice
A storm rages in a voice, dispelling tranquillity. Aparajita, the poet, seeks peace and harmony in her Muse. Here’s a poem that moves from despair to hope, in Different...
The Life and Times of Guru Dutt: He Became the Tragic Characters he Portrayed Onscreen – III
Samina concludes the three-part series on Guru Dutt, with his life and times. The boundaries between the reel and real life blurred. Here’s a tribute to the tragic hero,...
The Green Blood: Wheatgrass Juice – II
Wheatgrass juice proves to be an elixir for those suffering from hypertension, fatty liver because it is a rich source of Magnesium and Potassium. These minerals lower blood pressure...
We are the Children of Time
Here’s an intense poem by Anca, a lyric with epic proportions, in Different Truths. We are the Children of Time, our dew drops mirror our World, crossing the edges...
Kamala Markandaya: An Important Twentieth Century Indian Woman Novelist in English
Basudeb profiles one of the early woman novelists of India, Kamala Markandaya. A critique, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. The Bronte sisters, Mrs. Gaskell, Dorothy Richardson...
What it takes to Keep Your Job: Documentation, Handle Escalations and Ignore Myths – III
In the third and final part of the series, ‘What it takes to Keep Your Job,’ Bangalore-based HR professional gives us invaluable tips. Read to know more, in...
Celebrity Marriages are ending: Is the Media Evil?
Why are we becoming a society of stalkers? Why is the media feeding us personal stories of celebrities? It is a question we all need to ask ourselves. We...
Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Quick, Yummilicious Scrumptious Meal
Sonali, our Foodie, shares a quick recipe, Cajun Chicken Pasta, which is a Yummilicious, scrumptious meal, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. Sometimes I feel lazy and...
Choose High Heels Carefully According to Your Body Shape
Singapore-based fashionista, Shameena, tells us about high heels. She offers invaluable tips on how to choose the shoes meant for you, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths....