Playing the Unheard Tunes!
A poem with a global sweep, depicting the woes of the marginalised and the depressed classes, by Kabir, for Different Truths. Hear a story from a Black American Hear...
A Tale of Perfumes and Fragrances
Ruchira delves into the antiquity of perfumes and fragrances, exclusively for Different Truths. The word spells class, an epitome of lavish lifestyles, haute couture, not forgetting pleasures of the senses. ...
First Ever Multilingual Literary Gala Party Hosted by Literoma in Kolkata
The first ever multilingual literary gala party hosted by Literoma Publishing Services on 3rd of February at one of city’s posh private studios near Park Street, Kolkata. The event...
Tales from Srimad Bhagavatam: Jarasandha is deceived – LXXXVIII
Nilanjana recounts a tale from the Bhagavatam about how Jarasandha is deceived, exclusively for Different Truths. Pariskhit asked, “So what happened to Jarasandha and the army of Kalayavana?” Sukha...
Mona Lisa
Dr. Tejaswani described the pleasure of motherhood in this poem for Different Truths. Every woman feels A secret joy When she conceives Life within her. It’s growing two ways...
The Third Quarter: Tale of a Drunkard
Soumya recounts an incident about two childhood friends, doing well in life, who decided to meet in a plebeian bar to booze. What happens when booze flows? A Different Truths exclusive....
Kumbh 2019: Sanitary Workers Protest Low Wages, Long Working Hours
Sanitary workers in Kumbh area are demanding for wage increase from Rs 285 per day to Rs 600 per day being almost 24 hours long. There are about 25,000...
Widowed at Seventeen
Neelam pens a poignant poem that is related to the shocking and gruesome custom of shaving the head of the widows and sending them to holy places. A Different...
Finding Pleasure in Flowers: A Search for a Lost Pet
An animal and nature lover, Radhika, tells us the trials and tribulations of looking for her pet cat. A Different Truths exclusive. My cat went missing last week. To...
Budget 2019-20: Election Gimmick; No Relief for Agriculture and Unemployment
For the first time, this government has presented a budget for the country without revealing its assessment of the economy. This speaks volumes for what it wishes to hide....