See You, See Me…
A piquant paradox unveils between the woman and the mirror, along with layered relationships. An exclusive for Different Truths. Mirror, mirror on the wall, I see you, but I...
The Wife’s Cry
An autobiographical poem, by Pankhuri, that deals with layers of problems, physical, emotional, and more. An exclusive for Different Truths. Well, Tolstoy said The world’s made up of Happy...
I am an Earthen Lamp
An evocative poem, by Dr. Kumud, wherein an earthen lamp tells its story. An exclusive for Different Truths. I am an earthen lamp breathe slowly One who has created...
Bhuj, the Rann of Kutch & the Flamboyant Flamingoes
Dr. Roopali takes us to Bhuj and its salt marshes, in Gujarat. She talks about exquisite handicrafts, embroidered textiles, bold brave women, an earthquake, destruction, and flamingoes. An exclusive...
Audacity of Hope
Poonam’s poem is about the hope of a woman waiting for her husband on a railway platform. An exclusive for Different Truths. During my novice years in job I...
Khuni Khan Jheel: Is the Lake in the Ridge Truly Haunted?
Students of Delhi University, particularly in the North Delhi campus, have heard strange tales from their seniors about the Khuni Khan Jheel, the haunted lake within the wooded Ridge. Twenty five...
Philomela: Today, Yesterday and Tomorrow
A women-centric protest poem, by Dr. Roopali, exclusively for Different Truths. If you cut off a woman’s tongue like they did the other day in that dusty dirty town...
Charismatic Charisma: I was Called Beautiful…
An enigmatic sensual poem, by Parvathy, exclusively for Different Truths. I was called beautiful until my 40s’ and they said, my eyes saliently showcased all my charisma, when I...
Osun: The River Goddess of Africa
The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is situated along the Osun River in the city of Osogbo and is a UNESCO world heritage site. Here, a statue of the goddess Osun...
Empowerment and Wellbeing of African Women
Many cultural customs and traditions infringe on the rights of women and children by subjecting them to abuse, in keeping with Africa’s gender equality and women’s empowerment agenda, and...