Tradition Archives - Different Truths

July 3, 2026
Shameena Abdurahiman
Fashion & Beauty, History & Culture

Tattoo: A Primeval Art Form and an Individual Style Statement

Our fashionista, Kula Lumpur-based Shamina, delves into the history and traditions of tattoos, a primeval art form. She also sees its relevance as a contemporary style statement of an...

July 2, 2026
Soumya Mukherjee
Humour

Memorable Meals I Have Had

Humourist Soumya tells us of the many adventures of his, in the company of others, between 1983 and 2013. He mixes humour, food, drinks, fancy-free, and footloose bohemian life...

June 10, 2026
Arun Dash
Poem

Nourishing Night

Here’s a poem, by Arun, in the tradition of the Romantics, wherein the poet’s love for the night, in Different Truths, is invigorating. The myriad conversations I hold with...

November 7, 2025
Sarika Sarkar Das
Food, History & Culture

Of Udaipur, Padmavati Controversy and Yummy Laal Maans, a Rajasthani Dish

Sarika takes us through enchanting Udaipur, its palaces, and forts, the many tales of valour, the controversy surrounding a film, Padmavati. She shares a yummy Rajasthani cuisine, Laal Maans,...

October 16, 2025
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Critique

Focus: How Proverbs Shape Speech, Beliefs, and Behaviour

Ruchira opines that proverbs embody a nation’s cultural soul, weaving wisdom, humour, and philosophy into daily life, shaping speech, values, and traditions, for Different Truths. Proverbs: An inalienable part...

April 18, 2025
Sarika Sarkar Das
Food, Recipe

A Spoonful of Love: Trying the Soul-Satisfying Gulkand Rabri

Sarika reminisces that growing up in Assam, paan was a cherished tradition. This recipe for Gulkand Rabri, inspired by its sweet nostalgia, offers a taste of home and joy,...

March 20, 2025
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Lifestyle, Poem, Potpourri

Love for Quirks: Exploring the Eccentric World of Indian Nicknames

Ruchira states that Indian naming traditions combine cultural significance, divine references, and quirky nicknames to showcase a diverse array of societal values, exclusively for Different Truths. When it comes...

February 6, 2025
Monika Ajay Kaul
Arts, Criticism, History & Culture, Special Feature

Unveiling the Secrets of Miniature Painting: Techniques and Traditions

Monika discusses miniature painting, a centuries-old art form with intricate detail and vibrant hues, spanning Persian courts to Indian palaces, exclusively for Different Truths. The famous Persian poet Ferdowsi...

February 3, 2025
Ram Krishna Sinha
Fairs & Festivals, Religion

Mahakumbh 2025: A Fusion of Tradition, Technology, and Spirituality

Ram Krishna elucidates the Mahakumbh Mela experience that transcends religion, fostering faith, tradition, and cultural exchange exclusively for Different Truths. For millions, taking a dip in the holy waters...

December 4, 2024
Dr Azam Gill
History & Culture, Special Feature, War & Conflicts

Love Across Borders: A Family’s Journey in Time and Traditions—Part Two

Azam’s memoir explores the complexities of partition, highlighting loss, reunion, cultural exchange, and the power of human connection in a family’s journey across borders, exclusively for Different Truths. Bad-dad...