Rabindrasangeet has a universal appeal and is not an exclusive domain for Bengalis. Tagore’s compositions have reached all corners of the world and have been widely accepted as a specific genre of world music. People have been attracted to his music despite their inability
As soon as the sun rises high in the sky, everything around feels like it’s burning. Summer holidays in schools and colleges are still some time away. But the weather department has already issued a heatwave alert across Bengal! Temperatures are expected to cross 40
Asoft glow illuminates the pristine sky as dusk descends, interrupted only by the non-stop chirping of birds returning to their nests. A pall of gloom sets in gradually. Nestled amid huge evergreen trees, a magnificent two-storied worn-out tin-shed ‘castle,’ raises its head proudly. The architectural
That gooey and sugary yellow swan or the pink tomb that stood atop a puja prasad in our childhood days, often attracted children and their taste buds more than the humble batasha did. So were the pristine white Kadma, that needed a really strong tooth
Somnath Kutty is the son of respected Bharatnatyam and Mohiattam maestro, Thankamani Kutty. At present, Somnath is associated with the Kalamandalam, Kolkata. It all began in the year 1954 when the little Thankamani (meaning Lakshmi in the native language) happened to watch a dance programme of
As of now, Kolkata has only two Metro stations named after journalists, though neither is functional yet. Considering the galaxy of renowned journalists that the state has produced, it probably ought to come as a bit of a surprise that only two have been considered
Keshab Chandra Nag- Mathematics legend from Bengal The great philosopher Socrates had once said, ‘I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think’ and today we shall discuss two great teachers, both pioneers in their chosen field -- mathematics, who not only taught their students
Months before the release of his debut film on August 26, 1955, a young director called Satyajit Ray was planning its publicity campaign in Calcutta. The film was called Pather Panchali, and thanks to his background in advertising, Ray had designed five billboards, or hoardings as we call them.
If you have read the book ‘SD Burman: The World of His Music’ by Khagesh Dev Burman, you will come across several incidents that highlight the father-son relationship of SD and RD Burman. Both were legendary musicians in their own rights and no doubt the
For all those in this part of Bengal, whose ancestors were part of Bangladesh once upon a time, reliving the ramparts of Old Dhaka is almost like reminiscing a fairytale. Old Dhaka is the historic old part of the city that was founded in 1608