Creation - Different Truths

June 12, 2025
Sarala Balachandran
Poem

Creation of God…

In this verse, Sarala sings the praise of God’s creation, exclusively for Different Truths. Blooming buds Tiny and cute Colourful fragrant flowers Spreading aroma everywhere Mighty mountains High and brown Verdant meadows Green and lush Singing brooks Swaying...

February 5, 2025
Sohini Roychowdhury
Dance, Mythology, Religion

Nataraja’s Cosmic Dance of Creation, Preservation and Destruction—Part One

Sohini and Rishi discuss Nataraja, a Hindu deity, in two parts, symbolising cosmic dance and its intricate symbolism, which has captivated artists and devotees for centuries, exclusively for Different...

December 18, 2024
Sohini Roychowdhury
Dance, Music, Mythology

Focus: Lord Shiva and the Origin of Music, Dance, and the Universe’s Creation

Sohini and Rishi explore Lord Shiva’s connection to Hindu mythology, the origins of music and dance, and the universe’s creation, exclusively for Different Truths. Lord Shiva, who transcends the...

August 1, 2024
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
History & Culture, Travel & Food

A Roman Holiday

Ruchira tells us of her visit to Rome, the eternal city, many moons ago, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. Rome has as sobriquet: The Eternal City....

February 15, 2024
Monika Ajay Kaul
History & Culture, Religion, Special Feature

Saraswati, the Guru, Dispels Ignorance, Creates Balance & Unity

Saraswati is seen as Adi Shakti, symbolising the ultimate truth. She is considered the Guru, the knowledge giver, elucidates Monika in the exclusive Special Feature for Different Truths. Saraswati, a Hindu...

February 8, 2024
Shernaz Wadia
Relationship & Lifestyle

A Sense of Wonder

We are miracles we need to delve into. Those who stop to wonder and ask life what it is trying to divulge, are attuned to an awareness that looks...

September 26, 2022
Sarika Sarkar Das
Nostalgia, Religion, Special Feature

Man Creates God in Kumortuli

Sarika reminisces about Durga Puja in Assam, where she grew up. She recalls a visit to Kumortuli, the potters’ colony, inhabited by the idol makers for ages. They live...

April 23, 2022
Emmie Blake
Governance

Song of Creation

Emmie celebrates the Creation in the song of a skylark, in this poem. Her imagery of Nature is evocative. An exclusive for Different Truths. Creation sings in the song...

March 8, 2022
Dr. Navodita Pande
Gender, Special Feature

Sheroes in Indian Mythology: Examples for Contemporary Women

Navodita tells us about the sheroes in Indian mythology, who are examples for the contemporary women. Here she talks of two such protagonists Savitri and Radha, ‘modern’ in their approaches then...

January 10, 2022
Emmie Blake
Short Story

A Golden Dawn

An enchanting mystery of nature unfolds for the protagonist, a seven-year-old girl. What did she encounter, early morning, that changed her forever? An exclusive for Different Truths. I opened...

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