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April 23, 2016
Anindita Chatterjee
Cover Story, Memoir, People

Rhapsodies to the City of Joy by a Kolkataphile

Kolkata breathes life. In its many shades and hues, its agonies and ecstasies, it is the identity of a Kolkataphile, Anindita. Here, in a personal account, she pays tribute to...

April 22, 2016
Robert Brenner
Humour, Politics, Satire

Letter from America: State of the Race

Renowned political satirist, Robert Brenner, is Different Truths’ columnist. His take on democracy and the forthcoming American Presidential Election will have you in splits. Here’s his column on the probable Presidential...

April 22, 2016
Mamta Muttreja
Environment, Photo Feature

Jungle Book: The Call of the Wild

Wildlife photographer, Mamta, takes us through different sanctuaries and jungles, showcasing the wonder fauna on our Earth. She shoots, composes poem and writes. Here’s Different Truths’ special feature on the Earth...

April 21, 2016
Champa Srinivasan
Environment

The Earthen Pitcher

Champa recalls the days when fridges were not in vogue. Every house had earthen pitchers, the very large to small ones. The fragrance of moist earth – as after the...

April 20, 2016
Mamta Muttreja
Photo Feature, Poem

Bird Watching

An avid bird watcher, Mamta, takes us through the joys of bird watching in this beautiful poem and excellent photographs. An addiction is just that, an addiction and, then...

April 20, 2016
Arindam Roy
Humor, Potpourri, Short Story

Few Old Men

Craftiness and nastiness of some old men become folklore among others. Arindam profiles a few old men, known for their bojjathi, in a lighter vein. No offence meant to anyone,...

April 18, 2016
Piyali Callahan
Architecture & Monuments, Heritage, Ruins

Enigmatic Rome: Majestic Capitolini and Colosseum

Rome with its grandeur and beauty inspires awe. The might of the Roman Empire is palpable as one walks through its streets. Here we present an extract from the travel...

April 18, 2016
Anumita Roy
Architecture & Monuments, Heritage, Ruins

Mahabalipuram: Chariots of Stone

Mahabalipuram is the epitome of Dravidian art between 6th and 7th century AD. It was named after the Pallava king Narashimhavarman-I. Situated on the coastal Bay of Bengal, it has...

April 18, 2016
Sukanya Juno Biswas
Heritage, Ruins

Machu Picchu: Revisiting the Wonders of the Lost Incan City

Sukanya takes us down the memory lane. She recalls that it was in 1999 that she went to Peru. They hiked four days up the Andes to finally reach the...

April 18, 2016
James Cairns
Criticism

Sensual Mysticism of Anca Challenges the World

James delves into the creative world of the artist-poet, Anca Mihaela Bruma, a Romanian gymnast of yesteryears, who teaches business studies in Dubai. A global citizen, who stayed in four continents,...