Belief Archives - Different Truths

July 3, 2026
Shameena Abdurahiman
Fashion & Beauty, History & Culture

Tattoo: A Primeval Art Form and an Individual Style Statement

Our fashionista, Kula Lumpur-based Shamina, delves into the history and traditions of tattoos, a primeval art form. She also sees its relevance as a contemporary style statement of an...

March 8, 2024
Shail Raghuvanshi
Gender, People, Special Feature

A Knife for Life!

Shail’s short story, a special feature for International Women’s Day, explores the parallels between divorcee Ria and widow Shanta Bai and how they inspire each other, an exclusive for...

January 29, 2024
Dr. Navodita Pande
Wellness

Overcoming Three Kleshas or Way of Life through Yoga

Yoga is another word for equanimity, poise, and harmony. Our Associate Editor, Navodita, a Yoga expert, tells us how to face the three Kleshas (way of life), exclusively in...

January 17, 2024
Tapati Sinha
History & Culture, Religion

Makar Sankranti: A Pan-Indian Solar Festival Celebrating Bounty

Makar Sankranti is an important pan-Indian solar festival, known by different names. It is known as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Pedda Panduga in Andhra Pradesh, Bihu in Assam, Magha...

December 16, 2023
Vatsala Radhakeesoon
Short Story

Vatsala tells us about a learned Vedic priest of the Arya Samaj, modelled on her maternal grandfather, Pandit Harikrishna Beeharee, whom she dedicates this short story to. The protagonist illuminates the...

May 30, 2023
Sumita Dutta
Poem

A Tale of Two Statues

An intense ballad, the fury of nature and an old woman, in this verse by Sumita, in Different Truths. “The Old Woman’s escaping!” reported my sons. The flood water...

March 12, 2022
Sriparna Dutta
Criticism, Gender, Special Feature

Empowerment, Feminism and the Hardyian Fallacy

Thomas Hardy’s heroines are not victims of sexual anesthesia. Sue is quite defiant in her stating her sexual preferences and never hesitates to be vocal about it. What is...

March 7, 2022
Luz Maria Lopez
Criticism, Gender

The Heritage of Latin American Women Writers

In Latin America, there is a tradition of women’s rights activism. Commitment to gender equality is not new in Latin America. In fact, Latin women’s empowerment has reached beyond...

January 4, 2022
Nancy Ndeke
Short Story, Special Feature, Special Needs

Life is Divine

An intense story that shows the power of love by Nancy, for the Special Feature, exclusively for Different Truths. Some stories encourage and build stamina. Some stories touch...

December 30, 2021
Urooj Murtaza
Short Story, Special Feature

The Emerald Ring

Here’s an interesting love story in the backdrop of the partition of India. Urooj captures the tensions of the lovers belonging to different faiths. She also vividly describes the...