Cook up a Story
A tongue in cheek poem by Dr. Amrinder, for Different Truths. I am neither into chick lit Nor do I reinvent mythology Thrillers don’t thrill me And...
Memorable Meals I Have Had
Humourist Soumya tells us of the many adventures of his, in the company of others, between 1983 and 2013. He mixes humour, food, drinks, fancy-free, and footloose bohemian life...
My Jigsaw Fairy
Tooth Fairy or not, a fairy guided Shernaz through the jigsaw puzzle of life. Read more about it exclusively in Different Truths. When I lost my first milk tooth,...
When the Lies are Gone
An intense and powerful protest poem by Olaitan that explores ‘living shadows of truths’ and ‘pleasant tortures’, in Different Truths. The living shadows Of truths visitThe tombsOf our minds,And the pristine...
Rain
An evocative rain poem, celebrating the many shades and hues of nature, by Dr. Amrinder, exclusively for Different Truths. Raindrops drum upon my window Like a bunch of jolly...
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...
The Silver Bowl
Ruchira reminisces about a silver set for a cousin’s wedding, many moons ago, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. Looking back now, I am inclined to believe...
If Only
Men often fail to see what women would have liked them to observe and understand. Here’s such anguish by Meenakshi, in this evocative verse, in Different Truths. He...
Journeys Lost
Here’s a story by Sumita, about a journey, exclusively in Different Truths. Dr. Sen’s house was in a state of excitement. His niece was bringing their grandnephews to meet...
The Winter of Beauteous Bhopal
Devika celebrates the winter, with its chai, exhibitions, roses, flower shows, snacks picnics in Bhopal. The city bounced back from a terrible tragedy. Here’s a candid account. Winter is...