Storytelling Archives - Different Truths

June 20, 2026
Arindam Roy
Cover Story, Mass Media, Technology

Human Stupidity vs AI, or is it Human Intelligence vs Artificial Idiocy

Arindam, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of DifferentTruths.com, reflects on the battle between human intelligence and AI limitations after a reflective conversation with Prof. Sanjukta. AI Summary On Thursday afternoon (June...

April 11, 2026
Raja Chakraborty
Poem

Everyone has a Box

Raja explores the evolution of memory from mahogany trunks to digital clouds in this poignant poem for DifferentTruths.com. Like it or not, it’s trueJust like the cold you catch...

March 23, 2026
Raja Chakraborty
Poem

Night on the River: How Dreams Survive

Raja explores a turbulent river at night on DifferentTruths.com, where a lone ship carries dreams through the dark, seeking tomorrow’s light. A dark deluge descendingEngulfed the last remnants of...

February 21, 2026
Mehreen Ahmed
Short Story

The Merchant’s Secret: Why a Wealthy Perfume Seller ‘Bought’ a Graveyard Boy

Mehreen, writing for DifferentTruths.com, weaves a haunting tale of Dulal, a graveyard keeper whose life shifts from poverty to a mysterious mansion. AI Summary Fifteen-year-old Dulal gets off a...

November 12, 2024
Monika Ajay Kaul
Arts, Criticism, History & Culture

Focus: How did Raja Ravi Varma Reimagine the Mythological World?

Monika critiques three paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, who merged traditional and Western techniques, showcasing his mastery in storytelling, human emotion, and technical brilliance, exclusively for Different Truths. Raja...

October 22, 2024
Dr. Navodita Pande
Education & Career, Mass Comm.

How to Become a Master of Storytelling in Journalism

Dr Navodita emphasises that reporting involves more than just facts; it involves storytelling, research, empathy, understanding context, and objectively conveying truths. An exclusive for Different Truths. Reporting is not...

May 1, 2023
Atrayee Bhattacharya
Fiction, Short Story, Special Feature

Kabuliwala of the Eden Gardens

As an homage to Tagore, Atrayee writes a modern version of Kabuliwala. This Mini’s world is that of crayons, TV, Cricket matches, and more. But, the echoes of...

March 10, 2022
Amidha Porter
Books, Gender

A Country Between Worlds

Amidha was amazed to think that Stephanie would, after this first book, Bread of Angels, return not to Syria – we know what tragedy is transforming that ancient culture beyond...

February 8, 2022
Soumitra Dasgupta
Cover Story, Food, Travel & Food

Food, Friendship and Fantastic Stories

An Irani grandpa, with a Devil’s charm, has nine names. His grandson calls him Batman. His fantastic stories add to the taste of the delicious food. He casts a spell....

December 28, 2021
Tapan Mozumdar
Fiction, Special Feature

Raag Jhanjhavati

Here’s a story about Madhumalati’s marriage with musically illiterate Satish Mohan, who called her ‘Raaga Jhanjhavati’, given her temper and fuss. Through various twists and turns, they land in...