Old age Archives - Different Truths

May 1, 2024
Rita Bhattacharjee
Health, Relationship & Lifestyle

Types of Caregivers for the Elderly

There are many types of caregivers that work with seniors. If you have an ageing parent, being aware of their roles and responsibilities will help you make an informed decision about...

April 17, 2024
Sarala Balachandran
Poem

She

An evocative poem by Sarala that celebrates the innocence of a girl-child within an old woman, in Different Truths. Behind her silvery threads Creaking bones Wrinkled face Lifeless eyes Still,...

April 9, 2024
Sarala Balachandran
Poem

Alienation

An evocative poem from Sarala wherein she describes the dark, gloomy world of depression and alienation, exclusively for Different Truths. Why was Sheila alienated From the society? Give me...

February 23, 2024
Tirthankar Das Purkayastha
Poem

Old-Age Home: Reflection on Aging, Love and Acceptance

Tirthankar’s poem features a young sapling dancing near an ancient tree, symbolising growth, observation, and quiet mentorship across generations, resembling an old man, exclusively for Different Truths. A sapling...

February 18, 2020
Soumya Mukherjee
Humour, Relationship & Lifestyle

The Mind is in Denial When we Age…

Soumya MukherjeeSoumya Mukherjee is an alumnus of St Stephens College and Delhi School of Economics. He earns his daily bread by working for a PSU Insurance company, and lectures...

February 14, 2020
Eliza Segiet
Poem

It was the Same

Eliza SegietA Jagiellonian University graduate with a Master’s Degree in Philosophy, Eliza Segiet completed postgraduate studies in Cultural Knowledge, Philosophy, Penal Fiscal and Economic Law, and Creative Writing at...

February 26, 2019
Sarala Balachandran
Literature, Poem

The Old Couple

Sarala BalachandranSarala Balachandran was working with an import-export organisation in the administrative department for 38 years. She retired eleven years back. Married, with two sons aged 43 and 36,...

July 20, 2018
Nilanjana Dey
Religion

Tales from Srimad Bhagavatam: Krishna in Mathura – LXXXI

Nilanjana recounts the tale of Krishna in Mathura after he had vanquished Kamsa, in the weekly column. A Different Truths exclusive. Pariskhit was also moved to tears by the...

June 22, 2018
Sarala Balachandran
Poem

Alienation

A poem about depression among women by Sarala, exclusively for Different Truths. Why was Sheila alienated From the society? Give me an answer! This mental health disorder Are gripping...

June 8, 2018
Sarala Balachandran
Poem

Her Burning Heart…

The pain and agony of a mother in an old age home has been evocatively portrayed, by Sarala, exclusively for Different Truths. Behind that burning candle There stands a...