Is a 12-year-old too Sexy to Play Chess?
Payal takes a hard look at the sexist behaviour of men in the patriarchal society. She points out how a mere child, a 12-year-old girl, was told that her...
Karan Johar and Kunal Khemu Celebrate Birthdays on May 25
A star-child, Karan Johar, carved a niche for himself in Bollywood. He is known for his candid opinions, despite the rough weather he had to face. Kunal Khemu shares...
I will get you a Condom!
Here’s a fiction by Kumar, where a university student shares his experiences among his group of friends, guzzling beer. An interesting story, full of twists and turns, exclusively in...
Working your Panties off!
Women were at a huge disadvantage at home and workplace till the 1960s, both in India and the US. Things had improved for women on paper, in India. The...
How to Ask Questions, Negotiate and Follow-up at the End of an Interview – III?
Bangalore-based HR professional, Preeyan, tells us how to crack an interview in three parts. In the third and final part, he gives invaluable tips on how to ask questions,...
Exemplary of Poetic Excellence: Taming the Tides by Dilip Mohapatra
Pankajam reviews a book of poem by Dilip Mohapatra, Taming the Tides, exclusively for Different Truths. Book: Taming the Tides: New and Selected Poems ...
Where is the 11th Panchen Lama Missing for the last 22 years?
Within three days of the identification of 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima recognised by His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama, the child was kidnapped by the Chinese forces...
A Guide to Health Insurance Plans for Senior Citizens – II
Here’s the second part of the guide to health insurance plans for senior citizens, by Rita. She looks into the fine prints and reminds us what to be check,...
What is Big Data?
Most companies are exploring ways and means to streamline the information that is available to them. And Big Data is trending big time these days. So what then is...
Why Women Develop Depression and Weight Gain: Measures to Combat these Issues
Depression and weight gain in women are very common. In fact, women are twice likely to develop these as compared to men. Hyderabad-based Kavita, a practicing psychologist, tells...