Shards
An inward looking, evocative poem, about the sense of pain, by Neelam, exclusively for Different Truths. You look at the splinters Of the broken mirror And laugh. The laughter...
A Love Letter to Mahabaleshwar: Monsoon Getaway with Family
Sarika takes us on a monsoon road trip to Mahabaleshwar, blending family joy with nature’s splendour, creating cherished memories among mist-kissed hills, exclusively for Different Truths. Last monsoon, in...
Riverfront Reflection: The Art of Solitary Contemplation
Prof. Ram’s poem explores themes of environmental decline, isolation, spiritual questioning, and the individual’s journey for self-discovery amidst uncertainty, exclusively for Different Truths. The sun couldn’t help nor fish...
Love for Quirks: Exploring the Eccentric World of Indian Nicknames
Ruchira states that Indian naming traditions combine cultural significance, divine references, and quirky nicknames to showcase a diverse array of societal values, exclusively for Different Truths. When it comes...
Focus: Grief, Resilience, and Loss in ‘The Days of Abandonment’
Elena Ferrante’s The Days of Abandonment explores Olga’s grief and identity fracture after her husband’s departure, with a critique by Abhignya, exclusively for Different Truths. Certain books are grim,...
How to Inspire Student Poets: Sneha’s Guide to Success
Concetta interviews Sneha Goel about her teaching methods, which led to the creation of her five students’ book, ‘Speaking Out: Five Young Voices’, exclusively for Different Truths. Sneha Goel...
Finding Love in Life’s Wounds
Francesco’s poem explores love’s resilience, suggesting it thrives in life’s hardships, hidden depths, and inner strength, eternally reborn, exclusively for Different Truths. It is in the woundsof lifeit is...
Focus: Money Matters, Inflation and Deflation in India’s Economy
Prof Bhaskar opines that India’s social economy, involving barter and community support, helps mitigate inflation, primarily affecting the urban middle class, exclusively for Different Truths. A large section of...
Love and Longing: A Journey Through Absence and Desire
Aching with longing, Radhe sought Krishna’s love. A vibrant, painful devotion bloomed in his absence, a love poem by Shyamasri, exclusively for Different Truths. In the fire of his...
Focus: Power Predictive — Is The Simpsons Forecasting Our Future?
Monika explores The Simpsons’ decades-long predictions, sparking debates on coincidence, observation, or more, blurring truth and fiction, exclusively for Different Truths. For over three decades, The Simpsons has been...