Autism
Here’s a soulful poem about the innocent questions that an autistic child asks his mamma (mother). Sarala pens this poem in the month on autism awareness, for Different Truths....
Manoj Bajpayee, Varun Dhawan and Moushumi Chatterjee: Three Gifted Actors
Three Taureans, Manoj Bajpayee, Varun Dhawan and Moushumi Chatterjee, celebrate their birthdays this week. Manoj had to deal with initial rejections and struggles, he was noticed by the acting...
On Writing: Is Destruction Necessary for Creation?
The dynamics of creative writing has often eluded writers (poets included). In response to Jeanette Winterson, advice on writing, “Experiment, play, throw away,” Abha, an author of repute, talks...
Thomas Hardy and Charles Darwin: Far From the Madding Crowd
The influence of Charles Darwin on Thomas Hardy is palpable. Basudeb critiques Hardy’s novel, Far From the Madding Crowd, in this context, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different...
How to Prepare for an Interview – I?
Bangalore-based HR professional, Preeyan, tells us how to crack an interview in three parts. In the first part, he gives invaluable tips on how to prepare for an interview....
Being a Single Mother is very Romantic, not Easy: Sushmita Sen, Miss Universe 1994
Bold and beautiful, Sushmita Sen, is a woman of grit and determination. She went against the established social norms and decided to be a single mother. There were challenges...
Healthy and Delicious Baked Mango Yogurt
Sarika, our foodie, shares a simple, three-ingredient recipe of healthy and delicious baked mango yogurt, a befitting desert to beat the Summer. Here’s the finger-licking homemade special dish, in...
What is Buddy Parenting?
When parents become friends to their children, obstacles turn into opportunities says, Kavita, a Hyderabad-based practicing psychologist. Get an insight into parenting, in the regular column, exclusively in Different...
Tales from Srimad Bhagavatam: Bhagirathi – XXII
Nilanjana recounts the story of Bhagirathi – the descent of Ganga – from the heavens. It’s a well-known tale from the Bhagavatam, presented lucidly in the weekly column, exclusively...
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,...