Tolling Time
An intense poem by Sumita about her father, in Different Truths. He was the most handsome Once upon a time. Broad shoulders, carved biceps; A high diving gymnast Twirling...
Three Things in Life you should Value more than Money
Ritambhara reminds us that money is a means, not an end in itself. Here she tells us three reasons why money is not everything, in her weekly column, exclusively...
The 1962 Sino-Indian War: Recalling a War that was not …it was an Indian Rout
Fought both along the 890 km long McMahon Line and opposite Western Tibet in the Ladakh region of our 4056 km long Sino-Indian borders, the 1962 War showed us...
Kishore Kumar: The Maverick Singer-Comedian Lives amongst his Fans
Ruchira pays a tribute to the maverick singer-comedian, Kishore Kumar, on his 30th death anniversary (Oct 13). This Friday, the 13th, need not be scary, as we remember the talented...
Self-acceptance: A Realistic and Subjective Understanding of our Worth
Self-acceptance can be nurtured. It is not anybody’s exclusive property. The first step towards promoting self-healing is to be self-compassionate. Cultivating this compassion, helps us to like ourselves and...
Do Games Kill: Lonely Children, Companionship, and Secure Future
Despite technological advances, we have little time for our children. The Blue Whale Challenge is a grim reminder. Tapati reminds us of the Indus Valley Civilisation, where archaeologists had...
Woes of Yesterday
Anoucheka warns us of yesterday’s woes that’s past and is gone, in this evocative poem, in Different Truths. Yesterday’s woes should be left where they are In a reality...
The Valiant Ones
Lily pays tribute to teachers in a poem, as a special feature, in Different Truths. They are the valiant ones Teaching life by leading Holding hands as toddlers ...
The Vulnerability of Religiosity: How Fake Godmen Rule the Roost!
Nagpur-based Sunita exposes the chinks – rather cracks – in the armours of the socio-political and socio-economic structures. These bizarre figureheads continue to draw vulnerable people in the name...
Hokey Godmen and the Mask of Celibacy
Self-styled guru and father-figure Huzoor Maharaj Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh ji, is the latest Godman, who simply put could not control his urges and felt that his status in...