Her Looks
Jyostna tells us about the struggles of a single, widowed mother and how she fought all odds. An exclusive for Different Truths. She lost her husband but not her...
What’s the Point of…?
In this social awareness poem, Prasanna questions the validity of education sans values, exclusively for Different Truths. I shun the education that never tickles the knowledge bugs to bite...
Changing Realm
Shwetha talks about the many facets of change, in this poem, exclusively for Different Truths. Everything changes… Every green leaf dries out giving birth to others. Every pretty smile...
Mythical Women & the Myth of the Big Bad World
Dr. Roopali speaks about mythical women and the big bad world with its many myths, in this poem, exclusively for Different Truths. Eve Mother of mankind, God’s favourite child...
Depression
A humourous poem in defence of lethargy, by Soumya, for Different Truths. All my energy Is seeping out of me This extreme lethargy This height of ennui Will be...
Mind
A reflective and inward-looking poem, by Rajashree, exclusively for Different Truths. Many shades of blue Its difficult to prove The mind operates through you Can it be dropped, with...
Smita Declares Independence Against Internalised Misogyny of Women
Mamta reviews, ‘Speak, Woman!’, a collection of 38 pro-women poems, by Smita Agarwal, exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Speak, Woman!’ by Smita Agarwal, is a collection of 38 uncompromisingly pro-women...
Letter to my Younger Self
An evocative, soul-searching poem, by Seema, exclusively for Different Truths. I have been meaning To pen a letter To my younger self Some sage advice On how it’s okay...
Growing up Amid the Ruins and the Rains
In this poignant verse, Dr. Nandini paints word-images of Udayagiri, a small town where she grew up. An autobiographical poem with layers of meanings, exclusively for Different Truths. Growing...
Sunayana is Volatile, Subversive & Serene in her Works
Lopamudra Bannerjee reviews, Sunny Side Up, a collection of poems and stories in English,by Sunayana Kachroo Bhide. An exclusive for Different Truths. “When the Kangris and Pherans make a comeback and the steam from...