The Attitude of Gratitude is a Mindset!
The one thing we siblings heard way too often during our growing up years was – ‘Be Grateful’. As teenagers particularly, we had (or so we thought) lots to...
Shocking Truth: Why Bengal, The Cultural Heartbeat, Lacks a Classical Dance Form
Bengal: Brilliant, rebellious, and brimming with genius. Why, then, does this intellectual powerhouse lack a classical dance form, asks Sohini, a renowned danseuse, for Different Truths. I was born...
The Full Moon in the Dark
An evocative poem, celebrating nature, by Ayub, exclusively for Different Truths. The ocean was destined to dance, But what happened to the moon! Whose evil eye has caught The...
Unlock Your Spirit: The Formless Diva’s Dance
Dr Manisha’s poem explores the spirit, a formless entity or devil, dancing in ecstasy, questioning perceived differences and divisions, exclusively for Different Truths. I am the spiritThe formless divaOr...
Divine Love: The Mystical Dance of Radha and Krishna
Shyamasri’s poem captures the ethereal, blurred essence of Radha and Krishna’s divine love within a vibrant, autumnal Vrindavan setting, exclusively for Different Truths. In Kartik’s full-moon shiny showerwhen they...
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...
Spotlight: Combating Mental Health Stigma with Art and Empathy
Ruchira reports that Kathak exponent Bhaswati Mishra’s “Vivridh” symposium used performing arts to address mental health, fostering dialogue and breaking stigma, exclusively for Different Truths. It was an event of...
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...
The Timeless Appeal of Tagore’s Musicals: A Modern Perspective
Ruchira discusses Tagore’s unique thoughts and ideas in a live show in NCR, ‘Natoker Gaan’, featuring his dramatic songs and legacy, exclusively for Different Truths. Tagore’s vistas of creative...
Spotlight: Environmental Awareness Through Dance
Dr Dipanwita Sengupta, a celebrated dance artist, has recently showcased her artistry and dedication at her dance academy, Kaleidoscope, reports Pousali, exclusively for Different Truths. t’s truly inspiring to...