Love to me
An intense love poem for her spouse by Sailasree, in Different Truths. Love to me is longing for you Which I cannot overcome No matter what For it...
Is a 12-year-old too Sexy to Play Chess?
Payal takes a hard look at the sexist behaviour of men in the patriarchal society. She points out how a mere child, a 12-year-old girl, was told that her...
Denial of Ego, Upholding Truth and Nonviolence are the Essence of Yoga
There is an important element to the dimension of inner life – that’s the submission and denial of the ego is the greatest good for an individual. This is...
Being Grateful Keeps us Happy
Suddenly everything became magical. Bina got everything she wanted. She got abundant love, beautiful children, adorable grandchildren, loving friends and a lovely home. It was magical. She didn’t ask...
An Overview of Early Indian Novels in English – II
Continuing with the theme of Indian Writing in English, Basudeb reiterates that the English language united various parts of India under the British rule. He talks about an early...
Another Page of History and Cultural Confluence
Sehar profiles the life and times of a prominent Urdu thriller writer, Prof. Syed Mujawir Husain Rizvi, an eminent academician, who has penned more than 250 novels under the...
Sweet, Tangy and Refreshing Aam Panna Popsicles to Beat the Heat
Aam Panna is a popular drink in India during the summer months. Green mangoes are roasted and then the pulp is blended with some other spices to make a...
When he did not Turn Over!
The trials and tribulations of bringing up a Special Needs child are severe in India. Other than the problems of grappling with everyday needs of the child, one has...
Autism
Here’s a soulful poem about the innocent questions that an autistic child asks his mamma (mother). Sarala pens this poem in the month on autism awareness, for Different Truths....
A Walk in the Park
Humourist Soumya talks about the many sights and sounds of morning walk in Mumbai, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. The gentle musical notes of the...