The Attitude of Gratitude is a Mindset!
The one thing we siblings heard way too often during our growing up years was – ‘Be Grateful’. As teenagers particularly, we had (or so we thought) lots to...
Delicious Jhatpat Mixed Rice
Anumita shares the recipe of Jhatpat (instant) Mixed Rice, a one-dish meal. It is a version of biriyani, polao and fried rice. It has the component of all of...
The Weighing Scale: From the Harappan Times to the Present
The Harappan people developed the most precise measurements people had six thousand years ago. Harappan people developed the most precise measurements people had six thousand years ago, informs Tapati,...
Lip-smacking Dhaba Style Mutton Keema Curry
Continuing with our delicious street food, Sarika tells us about the Dhabas (roadside) eateries. Initially, these were cheap food joints for the truckers. Now, there are many swanky dhabas too that...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...