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August 16, 2018
Basudeb Chakraborti
Poem, Tribute

My Tribute to a Statesman.

The poet-statesman, former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away today (Aug 16). On behalf of Different Truths, Basudeb pays him a poetic tribute. We, with people all around...

July 20, 2018
Monika Ajay Kaul

Steadily…Love Transcends

An evocative love poem by Monika, exclusively for Different Truths. Love asks for no possession neither can it be seized; Because it’s love, not a tenancy. No matter, you...

July 14, 2018
Reetwika Banerjee
Cyber Crime

Secure Your WhatsApp from DroidSheep Hijacks

Cyber Security expert, Reetwika, warns us from DroidSheep hijacks on WhatsApp and gives invaluable security tips, in the weekly column. A Different Truths exclusive. Do you own an Android-based...

July 9, 2018
Amit Singh
Advocacy, Cover Story, Dalits

Human Rights Justice: Who are the Torture Victims? – I

Amit, our Editor-at-Large (Europe) analyses role of an India based Non-Governmental Organisation working for the torture victims of marginalised groups (such as Dalits, Muslims) using novel methods of testimonial...

June 28, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
People, Place, Relationship & Lifestyle

In Defence of Social Media

Ruchira celebrates the influx of social media sites that have made like enchantingly interesting. Read more in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. To see a World in...

June 27, 2018
Dr. Kulmeet Singh Soin
Politics

Unworthy Political Manoeuvrings: Where the Nation Stands Today – II

In the second and final part of his political commentary, Dr. Kulmeet shows us the huge gaps between the promises and realities by the Modi-led government, in the Centre,...

June 26, 2018
Ritambhara K Upadhyay
Poem

Are we not all Privileged and Unprivileged in Some Way?

Ritambhara looks at the emptiness and void in the lives of the rich and pits it against the have-nots, in this verse, exclusively for Different Truths. The homeless on...

June 20, 2018
Hemashri Hazarika
Governance, Obituary

Love is Not Love Till you give it Away!

Hemashri pays tribute to a former IAS officer, who was also a pro bono lawyer. His immense love and compassion for others set him apart. In him, she found...

June 16, 2018
Reetwika Banerjee
Crime, Cyber Crime

Do Not Fall Prey to Janus Attack at Free Wi-Fi Hotspots

Janus was the double-headed Roman God of Gateways, depicting a transitional connection between our past and future. In light of cybercrime, the message sender or originator is pigeonholed as...

June 9, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

Pranab Strikes Big Bang, Congress Hits Black Hole

Pranab Mukherjee did not have to “die first” to go back in time to retell history. He’s 82 and in his memory-cache there is enough of reading of history...

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