mother Archives - Different Truths

June 27, 2026
Sehar Siddiqi
Criticism

That Language Named Urdu

The fictional character of Urdu having a Muslim character persisted in times of Premchand and also exists till now. He also encouraged the use of Hindustani, a simplified version...

November 4, 2025
Sarala Balachandran
Poem

My Silence/ I Cherish a Leap of Love

Here are two poems by Sarala, in Different Truths. The first poem is inward-looking, a tribute to a mother. The second verse is an outward journey, where the poet...

October 29, 2025
Mamta Joshi
Poem

Three perspectives of an evocative poem by Mamta. A dinner thrown as farewellThe guests lovingly swellAmbience, menu perfectThe bar too well lacedThe mood quasi-festiveA loving couple restiveAfter three quarters of...

May 28, 2025
Hemashri Hazarika
Poem

Shattered Dreams, Unyielding Love: My Mother’s Battle with Sickness

Hemashri’s poignant reflection, exclusively for Different Truths, explores a daughter’s admiration and helplessness as she witnesses her ailing mother’s strength through years of suffering. Who can be like my...

February 25, 2025
Elsy Satheesan
Poem

A Dark Love Letter: Sleet, Icicles, and Frozen Landscapes

An evocative verse by Elsy where Nature and life intertwine transcending from the individual to the cosmic sensibility, exclusively for Different Truths. Tonight, it is sleet,silently creeping downthe muted...

January 9, 2025
Anumita Roy
Parenting, Relationship & Lifestyle

Touch Sensitivity in Autism: What You Need to Know

Tactile sensitivity or the sense of touch is quite common in children with Autism. Sensory irritation or lack of it is a common factor in many individuals in the...

July 11, 2024
Mamta Joshi
Poem

The Altitude of Love Sublime

A poignant and intense love poem from Mamta, for Different Truths. In spaces long ago Among lush, verdant hills A loving mother usheredHer son, a fetching groomHis shy blushing...

June 27, 2024
Deeya Bhattacharya
Poem

Fear

An intense, women-centric prose poem by Deeya, in Different Truths. Fear is unknown; I’ve felt it in my fingers and toes. I backpack it in my nightmares. The devil’s...

April 30, 2024
Shail Raghuvanshi
People

Devarajan Learnt Hard Lessons of Life Selling Tender Coconuts

A humble and modest man, Devarajan, has been selling tender coconut on the pavements of Chennai, for nearly three decades. He took over the traditional work, at 18 that his...

April 3, 2024
Francesco Favetta
Poem

Lost Love of a Mother’s Tender Touch

Francesco’s poem, written exclusively for Different Truths, explores grief and the enduring love for a mother who has passed away. And I think of you, mother you still are...