Wishful Thoughts…
Here’s a surrealist account by Mitali, with subtle humour, about her hair. An exclusive for Different Truths. One day I woke up a silver blonde — like Steve Martin....
A Daughter of the Hills, a Keeper of the Plants
Soumya tells us about a young girl from the hills to help with housekeeping, and her passion for plants, weeds, and grass included. He sees a little Chipko in...
Of College Don and Public Sector Job
The wily and street-smart college Don, Bhai, helps Boy sail through the rough and tumble of Delhi life and guides him into a public sector job. A witty account,...
Mother-in-Law’s Dilemma Versus Daughter-in-Law’s Faux Pas
Lt. Col. Ankita laughs at herself and describes her faux pas and her mother-in-law’s dilemma during her brother-in-law’s wedding. A write-up replete with wit and humour, exclusively for Different...
Bard Blues!
Soumya recounts his encounter with the Bard, with wit and humour, exclusively for Different Truths. My first encounter with the Bard was in a children’s book called Tales from Shakespeare by...
I am a Tortoise in the Well!
A satire on the current Corona crisis, by Dr Roopali, for Different Truths. When the Frog who lived in the well jumped out of the well I quietly slipped...
What’s in a Name?
Contrary to the oft quoted adage, name matters a lot, confesses Soumya. Here’s his humorous take, exclusively for Different Truths. “What’s in a name? That which we call a...
Ajay Sharma Smuggles Booze: His New Adventure
Soumya profiles Ajay Sharma and recounts his woes, laced with humour. An exclusive for Different Truths. Ajay Sharma was posted to the dry state of Gujarat. He was happy...
How to Get Rid of Shyness and Become the Life and Soul of the Party!
Soumya tells us about the coming of age of Boy, replete with wit and humour. An exclusive for Different Truths. We have seen Boy start life as a reclusive...
Epilogue – XV
In the last and final chapter, Mitali takes an overview of being in China and India. She aspires to transcend all man-made boundaries to be in a unified, borderless...