Scripture Archives - Different Truths

September 12, 2026
Lopamudra Banerjee
Poem

Resurgence

A voice that cannot be stifled, a protest that breaks shackles is the poetic voice of Lopamudra. Her protest poem envisions change. Here’s her firebrand poem for Different Truths. Every single...

October 11, 2023
Dr. Navodita Pande
Health

Prayers, Yoga, Meditation, Nature Cure and Ayurveda practiced at Parmarth Niketan

Parmarth Niketan believes in Yoga being a way of life and making one’s life into a prayer to God. Hence they believe a devout person should follow the daily...

July 11, 2023
Manthena Damodara Chary
Poem

The Spirit of India

A patriotic poem by Manthena Damodara, in Different Truths. India is not, in essence, a piece of earthIt represents a sea of marvellous mirth Tradition has its reputedly robust roots Facilitating...

July 12, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Food, Food, History & Culture

The Chai that Cheers: The Inside Story

Ruchira tells us the story of tea. She traces the antiquity of this wonder drink and how it spread to other parts of the world. Read more in the...

May 24, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
People, Place

Religious Fervor and Symbolism of Weddings in Andhra Pradesh

Ruchira tells us about weddings in Andhra Pradesh, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Nearly four years ago, along with my family, I had flown down to...

April 25, 2018
IPA Service
Crime, Legal Issues

Asaram Gets Life Imprisonment: Vote Loss Fears Hold Political Parties from Hailing Verdict

The Dongi Guru, who uses the crazy Bhagwan Dada-style dance routine to get into the head of devotees, is a master of the possible. He injects himself into minds...

April 6, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Beauty, Fashion, History & Culture

Solah Shringaar: Enchantingly Dolled to Beauty in 16 Steps

In Hindu mythology “sixteen shringaars” correspond to the sixteen phases of the moon, which in turn is connected with a woman’s menstrual cycle. It is believed that Solah Shringaar...

March 22, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Fashion & Beauty

The Wonderland of Traditional Indian Jewellery

Ruchira tells us about some popular ornaments from various parts of India that women still love to adorn and possess, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Since...

February 13, 2018
Hemashri Hazarika
Governance

The Holy Book, a Maid, and the Kingdom of Wisdom…

Hemashri talks about the Holy Book, the Gita, a maid (read: casual worker) named after the Sacred Book, and the kingdom of wisdom that awaits. Read more in the...

February 2, 2018
Shameena Abdurahiman
Fashion & Beauty

The Enchanting Story of the Indian Sari – I

In today’s India, there are 6.5 million people involved in the production of handloom saris. Although the structure of saris is mostly the same, Indian woman have much room...