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July 18, 2018
Hemashri Hazarika
Governance

Of Pizzas and Governance

Hemashri likens Domino’s money-back pizza policy to government departments. Sadly, no one is accountable for the giant delays, in some cases, of nearly 100 years. Two state governments, Madhya...

July 12, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Food, Food, History & Culture

The Chai that Cheers: The Inside Story

Ruchira tells us the story of tea. She traces the antiquity of this wonder drink and how it spread to other parts of the world. Read more in the...

June 27, 2018
Hemashri Hazarika
Governance

An Invalid Character Certificate

A senior officer made a passing remark about the author’s character in front of her husband, which was humiliating for both of them, as they are officers in the...

May 24, 2018
IPA Service
Electric Energy, Politics

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...

May 24, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

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...

May 16, 2018
Hemashri Hazarika
Governance

Caught Between Files and Life: Diagnosis of a Restless Bureaucrat

Hemashri recounts the harrowing incident of a government decision gone wrong when her father, a mid-level police officer, faced tough times. It had a serious impact on the family....

May 5, 2018
Amit Singh
Cover Story, History & Culture, Human Rights

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)...

April 11, 2018
Hemashri Hazarika
Gender, Governance

Of Midnight Knocks, Uncouth and Lecherous Men

A midnight knock on 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...

April 6, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Beauty, Fashion, History & Culture

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...

March 29, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Food

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....