Scream
This poem of Lopamudra is her strong protest in solidarity with the children/infants, who have suffered the onslaught of rape and sexual abuse. Come to me, moondrop, in your clots...
A Slice of Divine Life: Live from Kailash
Here’s Tapati’s fictional Durga-Shiva dialogues, full of banter, repartee, wit, and humour, create a laughter riot, an exclusive Special Feature for Different Truths. “Shiva seems too busy these days!...
Time the Church Took the Confession Test
A woman confessed to pre-marital sex with a priest to another priest. That libido in robes told the secret to two other ‘brothers’. And all three had a time...
Amit Shah Using Sampark to Redefine Political Contours
Modi rode to power riding on the support of the urban middle class. But unfortunately, this middle class has turned his bitter critic, notwithstanding every attempt to refurbish his...
Tharoor in the Dock Kicks Up a Farrago of Emotions
Here’s a humourous, fictional account of Shashi Tharoor and the pending court case against him, for Different Truths. Jocko Street cut short the overseas call. “Shashi Tharoor is in...
Humbled Modi-Shah Duo on Survival Strategy
The emergence of the new Congress-JD(S) coalition in Karnataka after BJP’s failed manoeuvre to form a government without the numbers, depending on the Governor’s patronage, has given an impetus...
Report Card of Modi Government: More Misses than Hits amid Hindutva Backdrop
Four years on, are people happy? Under Modi government, there has been some success, but many failures. Despite all its achievements, which has driven by a deeper political agenda,...
By-Poll Results Give Big Boost to Opposition Unity
It is now obvious that a united opposition can defeat the BJP. As much is clear from the Kairana and Noorpur by-election results which are a continuation of the...
Emergence of Regional Parties Strengthens Federalism: State Outfits Need to Show Pragmatism in National Interest
The regional parties and their leaders are facing criticism for responding to the Congress call to come together for defeating the BJP in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. This...
Fifty Years after May Revolt, France is Boiling Again: Formation of a Popular Front is on Agenda
Millions of people across France are reliving these momentous events of half a century ago in the most appropriate way: by downing tools and taking to the streets. Once...