Lost Identity
Here’s a poignant poem about identity, by Alisha, in Different Truths. Consciously lost, I’m lost because I wanna be, I’m lost on purpose. There’s no identity thief. Don’t wanna...
Bad to the Bone: Everything You Need to Know about Osteoporosis – I
Kolkata-based Rita, who works with the elders, tells us about a geriatric problem, osteoporosis. Here’s part one of her write-up. Read more in the weekly column, exclusively in Different...
Body Piercings: A Modern Style that is rooted in Ancient Traditions
What many seem like a simple puncture wound may have a very emotional and personal significance to the bearer. Body modification is just one way you can express your personality and...
The Journey from the Garden to the Cup
Tea has been variously called the drink of the winners, the elixir of life, a divine herb, liquid wisdom, cup of happiness, joy, love; a friend, a healer, a...
Ramadan Special: Wholesome and High-Calorie Mutton Haleem
Ramadan and Mutton Haleem are inseparable, more so, in Hyderabad. Sarika shares the recipe, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. Every year, during the Ramadan month, I...
Backbends or Heart-opening Poses Increase Breath Capacity and Emotional Openness
Our Yoga expert, Navodita, tells us that backbends are often associated with the sunrise as these are also called the ‘heart-opening poses’. These open the front of the body...
Who is Afraid of Backbends!
Our Yoga expert, Navodita, tells us that though backbends seem intimidating, it’s not all the difficult. We don’t have to be a contortionist or drop into a Full Wheel from...
Akashganga: Trails of Stardust and Swirling Black Holes – XIII
Members of Akashganga moved on to multi-tasking and become a lean mean fighting machine. Sport and military parachuting complemented each other. But, behind all of these unique achievements paradoxically, an equally...
Wish I could get my Hair Cut a day before the New Currency Launch!
The Modi government’s decision on Tuesday, November 9, made public at 8pm, created a panic of sorts. Two currency notes of 500 and 1000 were scrapped from midnight. While some appreciated...
Your Charm
A bold and intense poem by Deeya. Your charm wins me round to pen fond memories, lotus blooms promising wind and grass I float, gather dust on a rotten...