Different Truths Archives - Page 179 of 293

June 24, 2017
Samina Naqvi
Cinema, Music

Haunting Melodies from the Dignified Royal Prince of Tripura, SD Burman

SD Burman, also known respectfully and endearingly, as Sachin Korta, came from the royal family of Tripura and was very dignified person. He took his work very seriously and...

June 24, 2017
Soumya Mukherjee
Poem

Raindrops on Paper

A nostalgic rain poem by Soumya, an autobiographical rendition of various times and places, in Different Truths. Sitting on the balcony, watching the distant sea go gray and mist...

June 23, 2017
Shameena Abdurahiman
Fashion & Beauty, History & Culture

Body Piercings: A Modern Style that is rooted in Ancient Traditions

What many seem like a simple puncture wound may have a very emotional and personal significance to the bearer. Body modification is just one way you can express your personality and...

June 23, 2017
Sonali Chakraborty
Food, Religion

Celebrate Eid with Delicious and Yummy Sheer Khurma

Our foodie, Sonali, shares an Eid recipe, Sheer Khurma. It’s a traditional dessert that is prepared on this day. It’s a vermicelli pudding made with milk and sweetened with...

June 23, 2017
Preeyan Abraham
Education & Career

How important is Your Relationships at Workplace?

Bangalore-based HR Professional, Preeyan, tells us about the importance of relationships at the workplace, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. Your relationships at work are completely governed...

June 22, 2017
Nilanjana Dey
Religion

Tales from Srimad Bhagavatam: Anxiety and Joy – XXXI

Nilanjana recounts the story of Krishna’s birth, the baby swapping, celebrations in Gokul and the evil counsel of Kamsa’s ministers, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. A...

June 22, 2017
Tribhawan Kaul
Poem

The Lament of Nature

A poignant verse about the lament of nature by Tribhawan. Here’s a protest poem, in Different Truths Mother assimilates cloud’s offerings The womb delivers nature’s bounty Hope rejoices...

June 21, 2017
Eswar Anandan
Advocacy, Arts, Special Feature

A Nation in Exile

In 1959, the situation inside Tibet led His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama to seek refuge in India and ever since millions of Tibetans are living as refugees in...

June 21, 2017
Mahima Sharma
Advocacy, Cinema, Gender

Will the Strong Social Message from Phullu ever reach the Right Masses?

Our Delhi-based columnist Mahima tells us why Phullu, a film meant for the masses to educate them about menstrual hygiene at the right age, will not reach them. And...

June 20, 2017
Payal Talreja
Crime, Gender

Trolls and Their Dirty Underwear

Payal shows us the ugly face of trolls, red in tooth and claw. She explains the reasons for trolling and also suggests how to deal with these, in the...