Words
An introspective poem, wherein the poet, Kamrun, talks about words and its complex relationship with each of us. An exclusive for Different Truths. Words speak, words lose path to...
The Virtues of Water and Creativity
Concetta likens water with creativity at several levels. Here’re some practical tips for creative writing. An exclusive for Different Truths. As the American author Stephen King says, “Writing is...
Black Magic
With grit, faith and hard work, she built a whole new world for herself literally out of thin air. But when Jharna was attacked by the forces of Evil, will...
The Magical Mystery of Enigmatic and Enchanting East Africa
Nayna takes us on a tour of two East African countries, Tanzania and Rawanda. She tells us the wondrous tales of a world heritage site, Stone Town, in Zanzibar,...
The Girl Who Married a Stranger
Tutu recounts a popular folktale from the Calabar region of Nigeria. It’s about a stunning young woman, Afiong. She had bright eyes and velvety smooth skin, the colour of...
Short Stories of Tagore: Vignettes from Human Life
Ruchira critiques eight short stories of Tagore, in the Special Issue, exclusively for Different Truths. Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mini who lived...
Woman, an Emblem of Magic and Power
Suchismita celebrates womanhood, with its magic and power, exclusively for Different Truths. To the one who creates magic over nature, or loves to endeavour or to venture, To the...
Corrosive Connections
An evocative poem by Rupa that explores relationships, for Different Truths. Faced with fearsome fogs of fateful forgetfulness, Events eventually evaporating from sanity of recall. Days, deeds, dates dilute...