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October 30, 2023
Rajashree Mohapatra
Poem

A New Chapter in History: Empowering the Girl Child

In this poignant poem, Rajashree addresses a dear daughter’s struggle against societal constraints and the desire for empowerment, exclusively for Different Truths. Oh, my dear daughter! You are not...

October 13, 2023
Aparajita Dutta
Poem

The Sun Drinks my Lemonade

An intense protest poem by Aparajita, in Different Truths. The sun drinks my lemonade, Stoic of the clouds That swell up with my tears, Husbanding a water we have...

August 3, 2023
Dr Surabhi
Identity, Short Story, Tribute

A Daughter Reflects on Her Father’s Legacy

Dr Surabhi tells us about Pamilla, who revisits her childhood home while thinking back on her late father, cherished moments and the void left behind, exclusively for Different Truths....

July 27, 2023
Tribhawan Kaul
Religion, Travelogue

Shirdi and Sai Baba: Now and Then

Commercialisation has edged out the beautiful ambiance of the 1980s and 90s. The simple village, Shirdi, has lost its charm and innocence. Tribhawan tells us about the sad loss,...

June 3, 2023
Sumita Dutta
Fiction

Journeys Lost

Here’s a story by Sumita, about a journey, exclusively in Different Truths. Dr. Sen’s house was in a state of excitement. His niece was bringing their grandnephews to meet...

May 5, 2023
Anumita Roy
Short Story

The Beginning of an End

Anumita brings out the agonising pain of a mother contesting her child’s custody in a courtroom, exclusively for Different Truths. “Are you ready, June? – the question was just...

May 1, 2023
Atrayee Bhattacharya
Fiction, Short Story, Special Feature

Kabuliwala of the Eden Gardens

As an homage to Tagore, Atrayee writes a modern version of Kabuliwala. This Mini’s world is that of crayons, TV, Cricket matches, and more. But, the echoes of...

April 18, 2023
Smriti Maheshwari
Relationship & Lifestyle

The Delicious Dangers of Online Romance: When and Where to stop?

The Internet has opened the possibility of online romance. It’s heady. Gives an instant high and is deliciously dangerous. Here Smriti, based on her interactions with some of her...

February 16, 2023
Dr Jyothsnaphanija
Poem

My Grandmother Sita

Dr Jyothsnaphanija reminisces about her grandmother’s incomplete life and distant times in this poignant poem – exclusively for Different Truths. Days of festivities made her energetic. She takes me...

January 9, 2023
Kavita Ezekiel Mendonca
Poem

Of Flaws and Gifts

An autobiographical poem by Kavita where she talks about her father, Nissim Ezekiel – exclusively for Different Truths. (After the late poet Nissim Ezekiel’s poem ‘I Met a Man...

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