Death Announced her Arrival
An evocative poem by Sumita, in Different Truths. Death announced her arrival. No silent whispers in my ears; No, the clarion call was loud and clear. My guts burnt;...
Brahma Kumaris and Raj Yoga Meditation
The primary teachings at Brahma Kumaris are Raj Yoga meditation. It is considered to be one of the most effective forms of meditation to enthuse life with new energy...
Three Easy Ways to Safeguard Yourself against Skin Cancer
Statistics reveal that every hour a person dies of skin cancer in some part of the world. Ritambhara tells us how we can avoid it in three ways, in...
Tipu Sultan: A Hero or a Charlatan?
The deeds and misdeeds of Tipu Sultan are aired, discussed, debated and washed like dirty linen by all and sundry again and again even 300 years later, while a...
Navigating in the Dark
Tapati talks of navigation now and in the ancient time, telling us about Matsya Yantra, in India, much before the compass that we know now. Here’s an erudite research,...
Vanished – I
Sumita tells us an engrossing story, in two parts. Here’s the first part, a horror-humour, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. Dainagri: Police and government officials admit their...
Uber Uber Ban Ban, AI set to Rule the World, Shah Rukh gets the Moon, Khichdi Promo, and Hookah Bar
A far-right activist was banned from ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft after launching into a vitriolic anti-Muslim tirade in the wake of the New York terrorist attack. Stephen Hawking...
Tagore and Allahabad: Indian Press Published all his Books, from 1908-14, including the Nobel Prize-winning Gitanjali – I
Between 1908 and 1914, Indian Press printed and published all Tagore works and made it popular. The books were printed by Indian Press, Allahabad and sold through Indian Publishing...
I Got Your Back
Hong Kong is one of the safest places in the world, made so not just by the governing bodies, but by each and every citizen of this city. Law...
Homage to Mahatma
Manthena pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi, in this verse, in Different Truths. I never witnessed the great soul in person Sensing his peace campaign in its version Paying heed...