A Love Denied
An evocative and bold poem by Deeya. I survive;the truth perched on my lipson a crystal May morning sunlightan alibi on my window-sill. ...
Adil Jussawalla: An Outsider’s Journey through Poetry and Homelessness
Adil Jussawalla, an Indian poet with a complex background and a distinctive voice, defies categorisation and is instrumental in moulding the poetry of an entire generation. He reveals unknown...
Tranquillity / Life is an Ordeal
Here are two poems by Sarala, in Different Truths. The first poem, Tranquility, is about seeking and attaining. The second poem, Life is an Ordeal, shows what poverty and...
Five Kolkata Senryus
Kolkata Senryus, by Debarati, is a collection of evocative snapshots showcasing Kolkata’s vibrant life, culture, and emotions – exclusively for Different Truths. Kalbaishakhi the kids rush to pick mukul...
Rajorshi: Exploring Love, Pain, and Social Responsibility in Poetry
In a candid interview with Urna, Rajorshi, a poet, tells us how he explores Japanese poetic forms, love, social responsibility, and poetry’s ability to combat violence – exclusively for...
Painting the Sky
Dream within a Dream
Immersed in a symphony of longing and nostalgia, Debarati finds solace in ethereal dreams — exclusively for Different Truths. The fragrance of longing percolated my senses. as the scarlet...
Journeys Lost
Here’s a story by Sumita, about a journey, exclusively in Different Truths. Dr. Sen’s house was in a state of excitement. His niece was bringing their grandnephews to meet...
Steal a Glance at the Sky
Here’s Martins’ nature poem and his invocation to the Sun, in this poem that operates at many layers, for Different Truths. Look!Hey, look upsee the sun sitting still on the...
Politics of Love: Valentine’s Day Rebranded as Cow Hug Day
With the electoral jamboree reaching a fever pitch, Prof Swaraj investigates the rightist parties’ attempts to politicise Valentine’s Day by calling it Cow Hug Day — a brilliant, multifaceted political humour...