Seminal Indian artist Ramkinkar Baij was a genius and so were his expressions while sculpting Mahatma Gandhi’s statues. For he sculpted quite a few, the one in Guwahati had recently attracted the ire of many politicians who found the statue distorted! One politician even commented:
What has world-renowned handwriting expert Carl Baggett say about Gumnai Baba’s letters? Take a look! Whether recluse sadhu Gumnami Baba was Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose or not is an old mystery that have been spoken of in various literature. But here is a new twist to
And Still We Rise! Yes, we do, beyond gender, caste, creed, education and status. Powered by the power of a pen and encouraged by the courage to overcome several challenges in daily life, let alone the hammer of fate, GB Real Life Dashabhujas happen to
Imagine an idol of Durga being worshipped for almost 450 years! And that too an idol made of Koshthipathor! Well, the Baghbazar Haldar house is one such Bonedi Bari, that celebrates one of the oldest and historically significant Durga Pujas of Kolkata. As Partha Sarathi
Naktala Udayan Sangha has the distinction of being one of the most popular and recognizable pandals of South Kolkata. It is a must-see hotspot during Durga Puja, and rightly so, for the organization never fails to awe and entertain visitors. The association employs the greatest
If you want something new this Durga Puja, look beyond the well-traversed suburban borders, and cross over through the outskirts of Kolkata. Kamarpukur’s famous Chatterjee House of Tajpur is one you cannot miss. If you are an avid fan of Bengali soap operas, you will
With Durga Puja imminent, and the music of the dhaak beginning to play in our hearts, most of us think that this is the only time of year when we get to hear these incredibly evocative beats. But is it really? Is the dhaak finally
We tend to overlook those who make life easier for us, while they trudge on silently, never receiving any acknowledgement of their hard work. This year, popular South Calcutta pujo Samaj Shebi Sangha on Lake Road is etching out the life of the daily labourers
For decades, they have fought for many marginalized issues alongside their own, and now, they have decided to take up environmental issues. The sex-workers’ organization is planning to spread awareness about the gradual disintegration of the planet through the festival that illuminates all nooks and
At the end of Durga Puja, on Vijaya Dashami, the Ichhamati River at Taki offers a unique spectacle -- boats crammed with people from both India and Bangladesh converge to immerse their respective idols. Boats of all shapes and sizes can be seen on the river,