Hypnotism
Here’s a political poem by Kabir that lays bare the schemes by those in power, in Different Truths. Larger, engulfing voids are being hidden With a bunch of small effective...
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...
Technology: Pain, Sweat, Blood and Body Heat
Technology can now quantify pain experienced by a patient and help doctors’ prognosis. It won’t be easy to fake pain anymore. A device made from paper detects biomarkers and...
Health and Beauty Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric is a panacea. It has several health and beauty benefits. This is an ancient Ayurvedic component, which is now seen in mainstream medications for curing ailments. Anumita enlists...
The Magical Flying Ambulance: A Redeemer
The cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) by bystanders who witnessed a cardiac arrest can considerably improve survival. Farheen tells us how drones can...
Gaza After Ten Years
Inspired by Darwish’s “Rita and Rifle,” Dr Amitabh’s poem explores Gaza’s enduring suffering and the loss of love amidst conflict. Here are the two poems for Different Truths. Gaza...
Super Soya: The Miracle Bean!
Soya is known as the miracle bean. London-based Parna, a certified nutritionist, and a fitness expert tells us the importance of including soya beans, in some form, in the daily...
Daal and Rice Made For Each Other (Importance of Food Pairing)
Certain food items complement each other and are best when paired together. London-based Parna, a certified nutritionist and fitness expert, tells us about complete proteins and incomplete proteins, based...
Focus: Bloodied Valley, Magic Gender, and Poacher Nabbing
Shail pays a tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack; she explores thepatriarchal perspective of practicing magic and talks about the canine gender’scontribution in preserving nature exclusively...
Love and Blood in the Spring Equinox
Sanjukta’s poem explores the human cycle of joy and sorrow, focusing on two interconnected springs: one life-filled and the other marked by pain, exclusively for Different Truths. Our Spring...