childhood Archives - Different Truths

July 25, 2026
Suveera Sharma
People, Place, Travel & Food

Life is Short and the World is Wide

Hong Kong, in that sense, is conveniently located, with its proximity to so many beautiful cities just a couple of hours away. From Cambodia, Bali to Vietnam and Thailand…all can...

June 27, 2026
Sehar Siddiqi
Criticism

That Language Named Urdu

The fictional character of Urdu having a Muslim character persisted in times of Premchand and also exists till now. He also encouraged the use of Hindustani, a simplified version...

April 18, 2026
Abu Siddik
Fiction, Short Story

Aakhir

Abu tells us about Aakhir, an unemployed, uneducated youth, who faces exploitation. An exclusive for Different Truths. Aakhir, an unemployed youth, tall, slim, dark, aged between twenty three and...

September 25, 2025
Farheen Viquas
Science & Technology

Technology Translating into Virtuality and Reality

Technology is a life changing experience with the boundaries between the virtual and real diminishing fast, says Bangalore-based Farheen, exclusively in Different Truths. Disney Research’s Magic Bench is an...

July 10, 2025
Jennifer Gurney
Poem

Mesmerising Love That Steals Your Breath

Dive into Jennifer’s micro-poems, which capture the essence of love, weaving nostalgia, nature, and heartfelt moments into vivid, evocative imagery, exclusively for Different Truths. remembering the freedom of childhoodevery...

January 25, 2025
Nanki Singh
Short Story

Two Countries: A Child’s Love of Home, Healing & Growth

Nanki’s story contrasts a student’s experiences with rain in India and England, highlighting cultural differences and personal growth, exclusively for Different Truths. It was a normal day in Bournemouth,...

December 12, 2024
Monika Ajay Kaul
Poem

Childhood Nostalgia: A Love for Summer Days

Monica’s poem captures childhood wonder, transforming chasing butterflies into a profound experience of freedom and joy, exclusively for Different Truths. Barefoot, I slip through tall grass,the world a gossamer...

November 1, 2024
Dr. Molly Joseph
Fairs & Festivals, Religion

A Saga of Diwali: Poverty, Love, and Resilience

Dr Molly’s Diwali song evokes childhood memories of a simple village celebrating harvests, while Diwali contrasts with the festive spirit of the wealthy, exclusively for Different Truths. “Ghar, ghar...

August 23, 2024
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Folklore, Music, Potpourri

Love in the Time of Monsoons: A Romantic Journey

Ruchira explores the historical significance, cultural impact, and contemporary challenges of the Indian monsoon, highlighting its poetic portrayal in classical music and literature, exclusively for Different Truths. Eons ago,...

June 28, 2024
Anumita Roy
Multiculturalism, Potpourri

Fifteen Customs that are Distinctly American!

Anumita lists fifteen customs that are very different and stand out as American tradition/norms, which most foreigner find strange, initially. Slowly one understands and becomes a part of the flow, in...