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August 6, 2022
Tapati Sinha
Fiction

The Orchids

The beautiful patch of Orchids, in the neighbourhood of Neeta’s Hyderabad home, was mysterious. Rich women were vanishing. Here’s a short story by Tapati, that unfolds the mystery, exclusively in...

July 8, 2022
Sehar Siddiqi
Poem

Unfinished Love

Here’s a poignant poem from Sehar. The metaphors of the tree and mountains are powerful. Tonight, as I sit down to write a few verses, The ink in the...

June 13, 2022
Deeya Bhattacharya
Poem

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...

March 11, 2022
Different Truths Poets
Gender, Poem, Special Feature

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...

January 20, 2022
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Beauty, Health

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...

January 6, 2022
Aarathi Kanthamani
Short Story

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....

October 4, 2021
Prof. Swaraj Raj
Humour, Potpourri

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...

August 4, 2021
Amanita Sen
Beauty, Cinema, Health, Psychoanalysis

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...

July 29, 2021
Sreelata Menon
Cover Story, History & Culture, Special Feature

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...

July 26, 2021
Tutu Dutta
Oral Traditions, Special Feature

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...