Clarion Call
A patriotic poem that covers the entire gamut of history and social realities by Shalini, in Different Truths. Mother India’s clarion call to her tenants,Divided by caste you were,...
Quintessentially Beautiful Chaukori: A Jewel in Uttarakhand
m. The panoramic view of the mountains and valley and the sunset gave the feeling as if paradise has come alive on earth. There were some locals whom we befriended on our...
Love of Air Conditioning is Changing Summers in India
For Different Truths, Ruchira examines India’s evolving summer traditions: from woven mats and rural retreats to seasonal delights and modern AC. This year summer has arrived in the northern...
The Urgent Need for Domestic Help Appreciation in India
Geeta criticises the disparity between cleanliness appreciation and sanitation worker respect, advocating for improved treatment of domestic helpers, exclusively for Different Truths. We speak about work culture and the...
Love and Cupid on the Assembly Line
Valentine’s Day and Vasant Panchami are celebrated with love. A playful exploration by Mamta, exclusively for Different Truths, explores Kamadeva and Shringara, highlighting the vibrant colours of love. Love...
Winter Secrets: Good Cheer Meets Vibrant Fashion and Festivities
Tropical soul, winter heart. Ruchira craves the crisp, “no-sweat” air, festive feasts, and winter’s vibrant fashion, exclusively for Different Truths. People think I am crazy when they hear me...
India’s Media Revolution: The Surge of Purpose-Driven Content
Arindam deliberates on how India’s media landscape is transforming, shifting from conventional narratives to purpose-driven content, amplifying marginalised voices, navigating ethical complexities, and empowering viewers—exclusively for Different Truths. India’s...
The Bright Light of Knowledge
Vatsala tells us about a learned Vedic priest of the Arya Samaj, modelled on her maternal grandfather, Pandit Harikrishna Beeharee, whom she dedicates this short story to. The protagonist illuminates the...
Kolar Mocha or Banana Flower: An Ethnic Bengali Delicacy
Sarika tells us the many benefits banana trees. Its flower, known as Kolar Mocha, is a vegetarian delicacy in Bengal. Here’s the recipe, in the weekly column, exclusively for...
Democracy Under Siege: The ‘Godi Media’ Phenomenon in India
India faces increasing scrutiny of media freedom, with concerns about ‘Godi Media’ aligned with the government and social journalism emerging as a counterforce, emphasising the importance of media freedom...