Knowledge Archives - Page 6 of 26

August 1, 2018
Hemashri Hazarika
Governance

Is it a sin to be sick?

In the weekly column, Hemashri tells us about the red tape and babuism in government departments for getting medical bills reimbursed. A Different Truths exclusive. Watching the agony of...

August 1, 2018
Mahima Sharma
Environment

How to Setup an Energy-Efficient Work Space?

The way we running out of natural resources, energy conservation is the foremost step we need to take to Save Earth. Mahima shares tips on how by simple measures...

July 31, 2018
Soumya Mukherjee
History & Culture, Travelogue

The Story of Masai, a Fascinating African Tribe

The most fascinating tribe who constitute the largest section of the population are the Masai. Their language, Swahili, is the official language of both Tanzania and Kenya and is widely...

July 31, 2018
IPA Service
Health

Oxytocin Ban Would Put Many Patients in Serious Difficulty

Oxytocin is not the only the drug; several medicines which have been used in the past are now banned. Byproducts of opium, which are useful in many cases in...

July 16, 2018
Amit Singh
Advocacy, Cover Story, Subaltern & Dalits

Human Rights Justice: Methods of Testimonial Therapy to Generate Human Rights Movement – II

In the second and final part of the research article, Amit, our Editor-at-Large (Europe) examines the methods of Testimonial Therapy (TT) to generate the human rights movement. He tells...

July 14, 2018
Sushmita Mukherjee
Criticism

Impromptu: I am Prompted by You

Are the appearances — words, things, beings — truly impromptu? Of course, that is not the subject, the matter of this outpouring, yet, has popped, seemingly impromptu, in the...

July 11, 2018
Hemashri Hazarika
Governance

Discretion is the Better Part of Valour

Hemashri recounts how she handled a violent mob – an experience she shared during a training session for officers. Read more in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths....

June 30, 2018
Sushmita Mukherjee
Criticism

Opportunity: A Platform

Sushmita dwells on opportunity – the unpredictability of life – in the weekly column. A Different Truths exclusive. Mystical and awe-inspiring are the ways of life: absolute and unwavering...

June 29, 2018
Preeyan Abraham
Education & Career

Learning is a Habit

Preeyan tells us the value of learning – a process that’s unending, a habit, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Every one of us, at any given...

June 28, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
People, Place, Relationship & Lifestyle

In Defence of Social Media

Ruchira celebrates the influx of social media sites that have made like enchantingly interesting. Read more in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. To see a World in...