Africa! My Africa
A poignant poem about the exploitation and subjugation of Africa and Africans, by Deeya, exclusively for Different Truths. I am a 21 year old African Africa resides in my...
Is She Just a Mannequin?
What happens when we commodify and perfect beauty? It ceases to be human and is transformed into a mannequin, says Harinder, in this poem – exclusively for Different Truths....
Give Our Girls Those Guns
It’s an intense poem. Reena cautions the girl of the many dangers she faces in the world of men. Crunch by crunch the monster advancesIn its jaws I hear...
Nandini Sahu Intricately Balances Evocative Poetry & Pedagogics
In a no holds barred, candid conversation, Prof. Nandini opens her heart and mind about her creative and critical engagements. Her eclectic, erudite and creative personas unfold in an...
Yayati
An evocative poem with an epical sweep – from mythology to contemporary politics of war and aggression – by Subramanian, exclusively for Different Truths. The city is a clichéd...
The Taste of Meat
Here’s a poem by Prabal that critiques and makes fun of the self – an exclusive for Different Truths. Meat is my favourite food And among the fleshes of...
A Strange Bard Among Spirits
An evocative poem by Harinder where she sees spirits floating all around without the greed, avarice and jealousies of the living beings – exclusively for Different Truths. You may...
Can Envy be Hidden?
The price of success is heavy, feels Dr Pragya in this autobiographical poem exclusively for Different Truths. The day I won, much to others' disappointment it began to burn...
The Supernova
Lopamudra’s dedication to the icon of Goddess Durga, the creative feminine force at the core of our religious, cultural and mythological milieu, is a poem that attempts to transcend...
Joy of Giving
Here’s an evocative poem by Abu about the ambience during Durga Puja in an exclusive Special Feature for Different Truths. Pre-Puja days Bazaar wears a festive look The scent...