Bhojpuri Archives - Different Truths

June 10, 2026
Shirin Shabana Khan
Crime, Gender, Human Rights

Reality and Intervention of Witch Hunting: A Crime against Human Dignity

The modus operandi is to disgrace and ostracise the victim. Shirin Shabana highlights the witch hunting cases in Uttar Pradesh and elsewhere, suggesting the way out, in the weekly column, exclusively...

May 6, 2026
Shivangi Khare
Crime, Folklore Tribes, Human Rights

Focus: Uncovering the Dark Underbelly of Rural Entertainment Troupes

Shivangi explores how “orchestra” culture replaces folk traditions in UP and Bihar, exposing a cycle of exploitation for DifferentTruths.com. AI Summary In the villages and small towns of Uttar...

December 16, 2023
Vatsala Radhakeesoon
Short Story

The Bright Light of Knowledge

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...

August 20, 2017
Samina Naqvi
Cinema, Music

Mohammad Rafi: Effortless Rendition, his was the Voice of God

Samina profiles Mohammad Rafi, the versatile singer, who won the hearts of one and all with his soulful rendition. Read more in the regular column, exclusively in Different Truths....

December 21, 2015
Rama Shanker Singh
Cover Story, People

Numbers, Language and Story: A Nomadic Perspective

Nomads are the most ancient people on earth. They speak several languages. Their ancient Nomadic lingo is very different from the languages that we use. Rama Shanker explores into the Nomadic...

Reality and Intervention of Witch Hunting: A Crime against Human Dignity

Focus: Uncovering the Dark Underbelly of Rural Entertainment Troupes

The Bright Light of Knowledge

Mohammad Rafi: Effortless Rendition, his was the Voice of God

Numbers, Language and Story: A Nomadic Perspective

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