Bengal Archives - Different Truths

July 2, 2026
Soumya Mukherjee
Humour

Memorable Meals I Have Had

Humourist Soumya tells us of the many adventures of his, in the company of others, between 1983 and 2013. He mixes humour, food, drinks, fancy-free, and footloose bohemian life...

September 23, 2025
Prof. Bhaskar Majumder
Opinion, Politics

From Red to Right: The Unravelling of Left-Wing Dominance in Bengal

Prof Bhaskar examines the political and cultural transformation in West Bengal, detailing the decline of Left-wing dominance and the rise of new forces, exclusively for Different Truths. From the late...

August 15, 2025
Anumita Roy
Food

Mughlai Paratha: A Sumptuous, Healthy and Happy Street Food

Mughlai Paratha is one of those gastronomical wonders, which are the best in the street food markets of Bengal. It basically rolled out dough stuffed with eggs, minced spicy meat,...

August 21, 2024
Dr Azam Gill
Fairs & Festivals

Raksha Bandhan’s Legacy of Protection and Love

Raksha Bandhan, an annual ritual in India and Pakistan, reaffirms trust and social cohesion, used to prevent the Bengal partition, in 1905, by Tagore. and remains a symbol of...

January 26, 2024
Sarika Sarkar Das
Food

Yummy Nolen Doi, a Bengali Sweet Yoghurt Dessert to Die For!

Nolen Doi (curd/ yoghurt) is a winter delicacy in Bengal. Sarika shares the recipe of baked yoghurt with palm jaggery, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. We,...

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...

January 15, 2024
Anumita Roy
Fairs & Festivals, Food, Special Feature

Makar Shankranti: New Harvest Celebrations

In Bengal, winter festivities have special significance. The Pithe Pabbon, as it is known in the eastern state, is a part of the identity, woven into the collective memory. Here...

December 22, 2023
Anumita Roy
Food

Yummy Motorshutir Kochuri, a Winter Delicacy

Motoshutir kochuri (pea-filled puffs) are winter delicacies in Bengali homes. Anumita shares the traditional recipe made by her ma (mother), in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Winter is...

September 28, 2023
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Potpourri

Fall Foliage Fantasy: Embracing the Magic of Indian Autumn

Experience the enchanting diversity of autumn in India, from the vivacious colours of Bengal’s Sharat to the tranquil majesty of Jammu & Kashmir, with Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths....

June 3, 2023
Sumita Dutta
Fiction

Journeys Lost

Here’s a story by Sumita, about a journey, exclusively in Different Truths. Dr. Sen’s house was in a state of excitement. His niece was bringing their grandnephews to meet...