She Walks in Beauty
A poignant poem that transcends the beauty of Nature into the divine realm, by Deeya, exclusively for Different Truths. A girl walks with fireflies In her hair and makes...
Still I Rise: IWD 2018, Anthology of Poems
On the occasion of the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2018, Different Truths Poets present an anthology of poems, celebrating the woman, in paroxysms of emotions, enigmatic and multilayered, like...
Turmeric: Spice, Cosmetic & a Panacea
Ruchira tells us about turmeric and its many qualities in the kitchen, cosmetic industry and homemade, grandmother’s remedy. It’s a panacea. An exclusive for Different Truths. It is conspicuously...
The First Shadows of Cruelty
Here’s a short story by Aarathi that explores the complexities of relationships. It was penned during a Creative Writing Workshop, conducted by our Editor-in-Chief, Arindam. A Different Truths exclusive....
The Tale of a Snake
Swaraj tells us about an encounter with a snake, laced with wit and humour. An exclusive for Different Truths. A tryst with a snake cannot but be a memorable...
Mental Health and the Politics of Skin Colour
Amanita takes a hard look at body shaming and associated mental health problems. These range from serious eating disorders to low self esteem to suicides. Fairness and the politics...
The History of the Iteru – The Nile
The Nile which is one of the longest rivers in the world passes through nine countries in Africa before it reaches Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea. It covers from...
The Girl Who Married a Stranger
Tutu recounts a popular folktale from the Calabar region of Nigeria. It’s about a stunning young woman, Afiong. She had bright eyes and velvety smooth skin, the colour of...
Growing Up in Wilderness: African Stories of Doris Lessing
Doris Lessing was born to British parents, Alfred Taylor and Maud Me Veigh, in 1919. After the First World War, her father migrated to Africa and purchased three thousand...
Tagore and Bangladesh
Had there been no stay in East Bengal, Tagore would have been a split soul – a divided personality. A complete and undivided Tagore is that Tagore who is...