Applause Archives - Different Truths

August 19, 2025
Kabir Deb
Poem

The World Today…

Kabir agonises about the meaninglessness of contemporary existence, giving us a slice of the urban life, in this verse, in Different Truths. More kisses, fewer conversationsOne truth is yet...

July 11, 2022
Mamta Joshi
Poem

A Writer’s Caprice

A writer and a poet, Mamta looks within in this verse. An Inner space of reflection Mining one's interior life The thoughts are held as hostage Sorting memories Every...

July 22, 2021
Ismail Bala
Short Story, Special Feature

Confetti in a Storm

An intriguing story by Ismail that describes a day in the life of a poet. A Different Truths exclusive for the Special Feature on Africa. I’ve got to. Got...

May 24, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

Southern Expansion Dream of Modi-Shah Fizzles Out

Modi and Shah have been treating themselves as the first among the equals. Party sources even maintain that, barring four or five leaders, none dares to speak out on...

May 10, 2018
Sutapa Basu
Aesthetics, Dance, Multiculturalism, Painting, People, Place, Special Feature, Theatre, Tribute

The Abode of Peace: A Nest Formed in the Universe

Badly in need of funds for his ashram, Tagore sought donations from abroad notably England and was dismayed to encounter the cool British snub. This was a fallout of...

April 8, 2018
IPA Service
Crime, Films, Legal Issues

Salman is no Helpless Chinkara he allegedly shot: Qaidi No 106 in the Waiting Room of Jodhpur Central Jail

Locked behind bars, he is getting special treatment. Bollywood stars are being allowed in Bhaijaan’s presence like he is Emperor Jahangir, who as you know upheld the law of...

October 29, 2017
Tapati Sinha
Food

A Culinary Journey

A chutney prepared in a mixer-grinder would taste somewhat different from one made on a stone grinder. Heritage style of cooking from diverse regions, though elaborative and with a...