Madness
A reflective poem that decries the madness of Man, by Anoucheka, in Different Truths. Man is mad, So it would seem He births, exalts at it Enjoys, uses, and...
The Music Room
Here’s an enigmatic and eerie ghost story, by Madhumita, exclusively for Different Truths. There were days and there were nights, one rolling into the other, fading, mingling and engulfing each...
Shivananda Yoga: Ignorance makes us Perceive Diversity Rather than Unity
The Self, or the Supreme Soul, is the essential nature of man, the common consciousness in all beings. Full awareness of the Self can be attained through yoga. One...
Understanding the Role of Five Kleshas on the Path to Yoga
Continuing with the five other kleshas (afflictions) of ignorance, egoism, attachment, aversion and clinging to bodily life maybe so ingrained in us that we cannot even see these exist....
The Choice to Eat: Restrict it to Your Platter, no Blood Splatter Please!
In the wake of the Kerala Beef Fest row in early May, Mahima, an animal lover, urges us to restrict the food on our platter and avoid blood splatter,...
Being a Single Mother is very Romantic, not Easy: Sushmita Sen, Miss Universe 1994
Bold and beautiful, Sushmita Sen, is a woman of grit and determination. She went against the established social norms and decided to be a single mother. There were challenges...
To my Unborn Child
Here’s a protest poem by Anoucheka. It transcends from the personal and individual plane to the Universal realm, in Different Truths. Learn to sustain yourself But also, learn to...
An Anthology of Poems on Autism Awareness
In solidarity of those suffering from autism, we, at Different Truths, bring to you an anthology of poems on autism awareness, featuring 40 poems, by as many poets, from...
To Forgive or Not!
Shernaz talks about forgiveness, what it is and what is does. Here she tells us what forgiveness is not. We are introducing a new column, Shernaz Scribbles, beginning this week. Our...
Creamy Vegetable Soup: A Perfect Comfort Food during Winter!
Snuggle on a couch, wrapped up in a shawl or tucked beneath a comforter, with a bowl of warm soup. Soups are the ultimate comfort food. A bowl of warm...