Food - Different Truths

November 7, 2025
Sarika Sarkar Das
Food, History & Culture

Of Udaipur, Padmavati Controversy and Yummy Laal Maans, a Rajasthani Dish

Sarika takes us through enchanting Udaipur, its palaces, and forts, the many tales of valour, the controversy surrounding a film, Padmavati. She shares a yummy Rajasthani cuisine, Laal Maans,...

September 19, 2025
Sarika Sarkar Das
Food

Rain, Flora and Shrimps in Pumpkin Leaves Fritters – Sylheti Style

Sarika tells us about rain, resplendent flora and ethnic style fritters from Sylhet, shrimps wrapped in pumpkin leaves, a side dish. An exclusive for Different Truths. Rain is like...

July 14, 2025
Kavita Ezekiel Mendonca
Relationship & Lifestyle, Special Feature

From Bombay to Canada: Keeping the Love for Indian Ways Alive

Canada-based Kavita, writing exclusively for Different Truths, celebrates love and Indian ways of eating by hand, embracing cultural pride despite a controversy in the US. The fierce debate currently...

July 2, 2025
Soumya Mukherjee
Humour

The Woes of Being a Vegetarian

Soumya tells us about the woes of vegetarianism, a tongue-in-cheek account, exclusively for Different Truths. The concept of vegetarianism is prevalent in certain parts of India, only among certain castes among...

June 12, 2025
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Relationship & Lifestyle

Unforgettable Women: Tales of Love, Loss, and Legacy

As the years pass, vivid memories of beloved aunts—kind and cruel—surface, shaping Ruchira’s reflections on love, loss, and legacy, exclusively for Different Truths. As I complete an increasing number...

March 6, 2025
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Food, History & Culture

For the Love of Samosa: The Global Snack’s Story

Ruchira explores the origins of the samosa, a golden, triangular delight spanning continents and centuries, evolving from ancient travel snack to beloved global treat, exclusively for Different Truths. I simply...

January 30, 2025
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Food, Health, History & Culture

Spotlight: How Apples and Oranges Keep Us Healthy

Ruchira suggests that winter brings oranges and apples, which are nutrient-rich and beneficial for immunity and overall health, exclusively for Different Truths. It is time for folks to reach...

November 21, 2024
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Food, History & Culture

Tomato: The Versatile Fruit That Conquered the World

Ruchira traces the journey of the humble tomato, a staple in our kitchens. It has a fascinating journey from the Andes to our plates. An exclusive for Different Truths. The...

September 12, 2024
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Food

A Culinary Love Story: The Evolution of Indian Gastronomy

Ruchira explores the culinary revolution in Indian cuisine, highlighting the fusion of traditional and global flavours, particularly the use of mayonnaise and Kasundi condiments, exclusively for Different Truths. Indian...

August 2, 2024
Sonali Chakraborty
Food

Masala Kaju: Spicy Roasted Cashews

Sonali shares the recipe of masala kaju, yummy spicy roasted cashews, perfect snack during festivities. Read more in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. We just celebrated...

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