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September 18, 2016
Anumita Roy
Architecture & Monuments, Oral Traditions, People, Ruins, Travel & Food

Murshidabad: Where the Bengal Nawabs Dwelled-Day One

Murshidabad, known for the Nawabs of Bengal, had a Mughal background. It was also the place, which witnessed the famous Battle of Plassey (about 47kms. from Murshidabad). British victory, Robert Clive,...

September 18, 2016
Arindam Roy
Short Story

The Love Story of Eugènie and Anirban

They were from different worlds, Eugènie and Anirban. What made them come together? Each of them had their baggage. But love is so overpowering that it breaks many boundaries. Here’s an...

September 17, 2016
Madhumita Ghosh
Short Story

To be a Bride Again!

Whenever a girl is dressed like a bride, she is sent away. First, from her parent’s home. And, the next time, for her final journey. The protagonist says, “I am...

September 17, 2016
Anumita Roy
Education & Career

The Public Library System in America: Actualising the Right to Read

The public library is one of the systems, which is supported with the tax payers’ money. The government has given the country an incredible place to read, listen and grow....

September 17, 2016
Amit Singh
Opinion, Politics

Gaging the Dissent: BJP Suppressing Free Expression, Misusing Sedition Law

Hindu fundamentalist have succeeded in threatening publishers to withdraw publication, exerting pressure to censor films deemed offensive to their political agenda, and silencing any critical voices contesting the Hindu religious myths...

September 16, 2016
Neeti Banga
Fashion & Beauty

Shady Grey Paints the Town Black!

Neeti speaks of two other colours, Black and Grey, after last week’s Whites. Dwelling on the colour Black, she reminds us, who can forget the Little Black Dress by Madame...

September 16, 2016
Anumita Roy
Food

Chivo en Coco (Goat-meat in Coconut Milk) Venezuelan Food- II

Every country and region has its unique food – taste, flavours and presentation. Anumita tells us about her childhood years in Venezuela and the cuisines she tasted there. She shares...

September 16, 2016
Nikita Goel
Gender, Relationship & Lifestyle

Does Marriage Still Define the Life of Indian Women?

Marriage seems to be the be all and end all in a girl/woman’s life, in India. She must learn to cook, sew, wash and clean. In most houses, a daughter-in-...

September 15, 2016
Michelle Yost
Advocacy, People

A Story of Empowerment: Koushik Propelled the Engine of Social Change in Bangladesh

Michelle tells us how she met Md. Koushik Ahmed. He was a shopkeeper at a mall. He did the things that other single men of his age did after...

September 15, 2016
Anoucheka Gangabissoon
Poem

The Choice is ours Solely

Anoucheka deals with the deeper issues of life and Karmic cycles in this poignant verse exclusively for Different Truths. The way we live our lives is up to us Whether we...

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