heart of things
Michele connects with nature in an evocative poem, for Earth Day, exclusively for Different Truths. “do you know,” I wrote, trailing words behind my finger in the rich,...
Charlie Chaplin: The Tragicomic Tramp Who Won Many Hearts Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, (16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977), an English comic actor, better known as Charlie Chaplin, is the greatest comedian that the cine world has...
Trump Brings World near Another World War: New NSA Bolton Advocates Attack on Iran and North Korea
Pushing the world to the brink of nuclear war with the appointment of Bolton is apparently totally acceptable—provided the cash keeps flowing. H.R. McMaster is approximately the 60th person...
A Home of my Own
An intense poem about the many trials and tribulations of an Indian woman, by Meenakshi, for Different Truths. I have been a cuckoo bird in past, Raising, egging...
Death of Sridevi Shrouded in Mystery: UAE Follows Procedures, Not Quite the Indian Way
The Indian media displayed a degree of patience that was commendable. It stood up and took notice only when the autopsy report was released and the world was told...
BJP, Congress Play Caste Politics in Madhya Pradesh By-Elections
The BJP leadership named Minister Yashodhara Scindia as the main campaigner and tried to convert the election into a fight between Yashodhara Scindia and her nephew Jyotiraditya Scindia, but...
Kejriwal Making Delhi his Anarchy Laboratory: Slaps Centre with Aadhar Waiver for Ration
Kejriwal bumps off Aadhar, frees millions of ration cards from the mandatory hold of the unique identification number. With that he not only cocks a snook at the Centre,...
Scams Again for Poll Battle as in 2014: Modi Tries pinning all Ills on Congress
The PNB scam could add to uncertainties for the BJP government to return with a comfortable majority in 2019. For the same reason, Modi would be still wavering on...
Centre Appoints New Prosecutor for 2G Spectrum Case
Here’s a report on the 2G Spectrum case and other weekly round-up of major cases for Different Truths. The Government of India, in a surprising development, appointed Tushar Mehta,...
V-DAY is Alien to our Culture: Dating has no Equivalent in Indian Languages
Growing up in India, many born before the millennial years did not need a V-Day to express love, get tied. It was so much more peaceful. The flirting was...