Ice, Fragile
An evocative poem, by Deeya, exclusively for Different Truths. Ice melts, the ductile ice beaten, with sharp edges and insomnia The water irresistibly flows along its corners-...
Focus: A Quirky Exploration of Obsessions and Oddities
Shail explores human behaviour, including ice-chewing, cannabis rise, and Halloween, a cultural phenomenon that transcends borders and captivates hearts, exclusively for Different Truths. Are you a Pica Pro? How...
A Child Lost in his Special World
The pain and agony of a mother of of a child with autism, crushed by the pressures of her life, takes a grim toll. Tapati recounts a heart-wrenching account,...
Anti-BJP Front Has to Avoid Fate of Janata Party in 1979: Regional Leaders Must Have a National Vision
There is a modicum of truth in Jaitley’s argument that the “chemistry” of a New India will overcome the “arithmetic” of “disparate” political groups because of Narendra Modi’s personal...
Sterlite Plant Episode is a Clear Case of Violation of Laws: Tamilnadu Govt. Has to Bear Major Responsibility
On 22nd May 2018, thirteen protestors were gunned down in cold blood by the Tamil Nadu police, when they were protesting against the Sterlite Copper plant, a unit of...
Fifty Years after May Revolt, France is Boiling Again: Formation of a Popular Front is on Agenda
Millions of people across France are reliving these momentous events of half a century ago in the most appropriate way: by downing tools and taking to the streets. Once...
Why I Respect the Dogs!
In this reflective and soul-searching outpouring, Tapati takes a hard look at our weak-kneed legal system, where rapists commit their dastardly crimes with impunity. She also talks of an...
Sculpt for Delhi: A Captivating Display of Public Art
Mahima interacts with Neeraj Gupta and tells us the virtues of public art, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. All those who have visited the Lodhi Gardens,...
Supreme Court Lands in another Major Crisis: Judicial Impropriety in Conflicting Judgements on Land Acquisition
Conflicting judgements on land acquisition exposes a major crisis in judicial impropriety. Here’s a weekly round-up of the major decisions of the courts in India as also legal policy...
Big Business of China on Silent Investment Aggression into India
China is fast catching up in terms of investment in India. It was the 17th largest investor in India in 2016, up from 28th in 2014 and 35th in...