Plight of the Peacock
Here’s a modern fable about an old peacock and a three-legged dog – other than a Brahma bull and a king cobra. Mary beautifully explores how the peacock and...
The Pious Infidel
Intolerance and hatred have existed with its opposite in the public spheres. Here’s Anika’s historical short fiction, in the regular column, exclusively in Different Truths. He was Nizam to us....
God of Everything Falls
Lovita J. R. MorangLovita J R Morang is a Karmaveer Chakra Awardee, iCongo, United Nations. Awarded Filmmaker, artiste, writer, and a poet. Twenty-six anthologies of short stories and poems,...
Can Children Make Us Proud Without Big Achievements?
Mani tells us that parents need not wait for big achievements of their children to feel proud. Small, everyday instances can make us feel happy and proud. An exclusive...
The Freedom of Life Choices
Mani discusses career choices that children make and the role of parents. An exclusive for Different Truths. “Two of the greatest gifts we can give our children are roots...
A Story About Two Runaway Children
A poignant poem, by Shivani, about crime against children. For the two children, an escape from home was a journey from the frying pan to the fire. An exclusive...
Do Children Not Loved in Childhood Make Good Parents?
Mani explores what happens to those children who were not loved by their parents. Do they grow up to be good parents? Find out. An exclusive for Different Truths. ...
Mental Health and the Politics of Skin Colour
Amanita takes a hard look at body shaming and associated mental health problems. These range from serious eating disorders to low self esteem to suicides. Fairness and the politics...
The Inspiring Story of the African American, George Washington Carver
Veena Gavankar came across the English biography, George Washington Carver, an African American agriculturist, botanist, inventor and environmentalist, written by Shirley Graham and George Lipscomb. She was fascinated with...
Osun: The River Goddess of Africa
The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is situated along the Osun River in the city of Osogbo and is a UNESCO world heritage site. Here, a statue of the goddess Osun...