There are many who know that Vivek Kumar, additional Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal, is a gifted singer. For those who don't, a new single released by the veteran IAS officer on the occasion of Diwali ought to fill the gap. The
Chittaranjan Das had tried his hands even in poetry. But we hardly know of that aspect of this genius and mentor to many revolutionaries during India’s freedom movement. He established his reputation as a great poet in 1913 after the publication of the first two
“There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” – Edith Wharton Diwali aka Deepavali / Kali Pujo is the festival of lights and one of the most important occasions that is celebrated with great pomp and splendor among
‘Where do you consider to be your home?’ Amartya Sen was once asked by a BBC journalist. By then Sen had moved from Cambridge, to Harvard, to Trinity and despite living in England for decades, he still held an Indian passport and is an Indian
In this exclusive photo story, ace photographer Santanu Paul presents a series on Eurasian Scops Owl that was sighted in Rajarhat-Newtown area a few days back. As per reports it is still believed to be seen in that area. This sighting is extremely rare as
School closures due to the nationwide lockdown in March 2020 meant that children were disengaged with formal education for a prolonged period. The resulting talks around e-education exposed India’s digital divide, with only 24 percent households having access to the internet. Children studying in government
Thanthania Kali Temple Last week, we had begun walking down College Street, and covered a substantial chunk of it. This week, the walk continues down what is one of Kolkata’s most venerated neighbourhoods, through the old book stalls and past College Street Market. Also worth mentioning
Asit Sen’s centenary came and went on September 24, with hardly a mention in the media. The reason is simple. He is among the pillars of Bengali cinema alongside filmmakers like Ajoy Kar, Pinaki Mukherjee, Niren Lahiri, Agradoot and others whose creative talents as filmmakers
When did Durga Puja turn into what is probably the world’s largest street art exhibition? If you consider the question ridiculous, consider the facts too. Today, almost all big-ticket pujas in Kolkata habitually employ the services of renowned artists and sculptors, many of whom call
সিংহাসনে বসল রাজা বাজল কাঁসর ঘন্টা, ছট্ফটিয়ে উঠল কেঁপে মন্ত্রীবুড়োর মনটা৷ বললে রাজা, মন্ত্রী তোমার জামায় কেন গন্ধ? মন্ত্রী বলে, এসেন্স দিছি - গন্ধ তো নয় মন্দ! (Rough translation: The king takes his throne, the fanfare we hear/ The old minister’s mind fidgets and quakes in fear/ Says the