An Invalid Character Certificate
A loose comments by a senior officer about the character of the author, in the presence of her husband – they are officers in the Assam state services –...
Electricity to all Villages, but Issues Remain: Mission Unfulfilled until Every Home has Power
There are six lakh villages in India and majority of the population still lived in rural areas. What Modi government has done in the last four years is to...
A Total Anti-BJP Unity can bring down Saffron Strength to 150 Seats
In the aftermath of Karnataka state government formation, the way has opened up for forming a solid platform of the non-BJP parties who do not want the saffrons to...
Caught Between Files and Life: Diagnosis of a Restless Bureaucrat
Hemashri recounts the harrowing incident of a wrong decision by the government, when her father, a mid-level police officer had to face tough times. It took its toll on...
Diplomatic Struggle of India against Racial Apartheid[1] in South Africa and its Contemporary Hypocrisy on Human Rights
India since its Independence until the 1970s has played a central role in mobilising third world countries on the issue of Self-determination and racial equality. Amit, our Editor-at-Large (Europe)...
Of Midnight Knocks, Uncouth and Lecherous Men
A midnight knock in a Circuit House had scared Hemashri. She was about to raise an alarm to punish the drunkard. But, other incidents crowded her mind. She tells...
Solah Shringaar: Enchantingly Dolled to Beauty in 16 Steps
In Hindu mythology “sixteen shringaars” correspond to the sixteen phases of the moon, which in turn is connected with a woman’s menstrual cycle. It is believed that Solah Shringaar...
Scrumptious Namkeen, Anyone?
Ruchira tells us about various namkeens, from different parts of India, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Indians are probably the most notorious foodies in the world....
MP Gramoday Mela Showcases Folk Culture of India: Lokrang Fair at the Historic City of Burhanpur
Though it is a religious event, owing to the efforts of the minister for WCD, Archana Chitnis, a local village fair was organised 10 years ago. In that fair,...
Poll Battle to Win Over Northeastern States of India: BJP Banking on Anti-Incumbency, Congress on Peace
The BJP is depending on the anti-incumbency as a result of unemployment, lack of infrastructure and improper implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission. The Congress, on the other hand,...