Honour
Here’s an evocative, woman-centric poem by Sudeshna, for Different Truths. How honourable is thy honour?Is it something found in a corner?So let the candle burn in a glowLet the...
Timeless Tagore Wisdom: Women Awaken While Men Argue
Sanjukta Dasgupta translates Rabindranath Tagore’s poignant Bengali poem ‘Narir Kartavya’ for DifferentTruths.com. Rabindranath Tagore’s Bengali poem, Narir Kartavya, was first published in 1939, two years before his demise. A translation...
The Quiet Takeover: How 10 Million Bihar Women Became the State’s Real Powerhouse
Bihar’s silent revolution: Millions of Jeevika Didis are shattering patriarchy, seizing economic power, and rewriting destiny through Self-Help Groups, reports Rita for Different Truths. Bihar, a state often defined...
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,...
Marriage vs. Live-In: Which Offers True Love and Security?
Dr Amrinder opines that marriage, despite flaws, offers stability and protection, outlasting live-in relationships that often leave women vulnerable without legal or social support, exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Do...
Unforgettable Women: Tales of Love, Loss, and Legacy
As the years pass, vivid memories of beloved aunts—kind and cruel—surface, shaping Ruchira’s reflections on love, loss, and legacy, exclusively for Different Truths. As I complete an increasing number...
All Said and Done, It’s Still A Man’s World…
During the years when I was a full-time working woman, I would hurry home after the office to make the evening tea, followed by dinner. My partner seldom helped...
Focus: RG Kar Murder Exposes Systemic Failure, Justice Demanded
Prof Bhaskar highlights the ongoing systemic issues and struggles for justice against women, highlighting the RG Kar Medical College incident, despite the recently concluded International Women’s Day, exclusively for...
Reflections on International Women’s Day: Do we Need it?
Hemashri reflects on the International Women’s Day and ponders with women against women, is such a day necessary? An exclusive for Different Truths. These days I really love snails...
Meena Bazaar: A Small World Where Women Rule
Meena Bazaar is a market in Karachi where the sellers and buyers are all women. It’s a strict ‘no men allowed’ kind of a place. From bangles to jhumkas, khussas...