Dear Woman, Let’s Rewrite Our Stories
Sudipta rues that society judges a woman and calls upon the fair sex to rise and rewrite their stories. They say ladies first, but in what context are these...
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,...
Yummy Motorshutir Kochuri, a Winter Delicacy
Motoshutir kochuri (pea-filled puffs) are winter delicacies in Bengali homes. Anumita shares the traditional recipe made by her ma (mother), in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Winter is...
The Ultimate
A sensuous and erotic poem by Amrinder, for Different Truths. Soaring of passions like Powerful winged birds. A cataract of pleasure Cascading over flesh. Grim determined pursuits Without civilised...
Kabuliwala of the Eden Gardens
As an homage to Tagore, Atrayee writes a modern version of Kabuliwala. This Mini’s world is that of crayons, TV, Cricket matches, and more. But, the echoes of...
A Love Story
Here’s a poignant prose-poem on love by Deeya, in Different Truths. The intensity, pain, and sensuousness come alive in her poetic lines. The futile weather-beaten pen failed to portray...
If it is Holi it has to be Gujiya!
In the US, all celebrations are on the weekend, Holi too. Sonali shares the recipe of baked Gujiyas, the traditional sweet pastry that is served during Holi. Though it...
A Slice of Divine Life: Live from Kailash
Here’s Tapati’s fictional Durga-Shiva dialogues, full of banter, repartee, wit, and humour, create a laughter riot, an exclusive Special Feature for Different Truths. “Shiva seems too busy these days!...
The Saga of Indian Reel Women down the Ages: Lights! Camera! Action!
Mamta tells us about the women directors of Bollywood, who have followed the footprints of the pioneers, who broke the glass ceiling, as early as 1920’s, as part of the Special...
A Hole in the Bag
An intriguing story about the interconnectedness of a sling bag and its owner, Karthik. The surprise element of this fantasy fiction makes it enigmatic. Here’s the story, this week,...