Hindu texts present diverse views on the position of women, ranging from feminine leadership as the highest goddess, to limiting gender roles. The Devi Sukta hymn of Rigveda declares the feminine energy as the essence of the universe, the one who creates all matter and
Rabindranath Tagore, the universal poet is a vast universe himself, a microcosm of myriad facets, both known and unknown. He has voiced all human emotions – love, devotion, fears, doubts, awe, joy, sorrow….. encompassing everything that we see or feel, but lack words to express.
For all those who are die-hard fans of Rabindrasangeet of any genre, must have heard often the melancholic or upbeat string beats of the Esraj. Tagore’s songs brilliantly embody the poet’s very own perception of life and death, Nature, God and eternal pathos of humanity
‘I was waylaid by hope to reach out for the mirage (Ashar chholone bhuli ki phol lobhinu haai)’ … a colourful embossed line written on the right side of Rabindranath Tagore’s wedding card! In an era when wedding planners decide on what will be written in
In a heartfelt tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of Pochishe Boishakh, the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (WBTDCL) will be curating a one-of-a-kind event—‘Banglar Sarbikayana: Thakurbarir Ranna’—reviving the nostalgic flavours of the Tagore household through carefully designed thali experiences. The event marks the continuation of WBTDCL’s year-long
Indranil Haldar lives in Australia but is passionate about anything to do with his homeland, his birthplace, Bengal This is the birthplace of poet Krittibas and the centre of Bhakti Movement of India. When all eyes are on Ayodhya, a district in Bengal celebrates its rich
Small, micro, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play a key role in boosting employment and strengthening the state’s economy. That’s why the Government of West Bengal has always taken proactive steps to support and speed up the growth of MSMEs. Over the past few years, the government
In the olden times, mats were an integral part of the social fabric of Bengal, and Madurkathi mats were used to sit on and as bedding. These mats are non-conductive and sweat-absorbing, making them an essential household item in West Bengal’s hot and humid climate. These mats
Of late, both print and audio visual media have been rife with the ‘Maharaja’ of Kolkata’ aka the ‘King of the Off-side’ Sourav Ganguly ‘Dada’ beckoning the football-crazy nation to join him as the cult theme song, ‘Come on India, Let’s football…’ plays in the
Over the last decade or so, the rural women of Bengal, especially those living in the tribal belt, have silently contributed to the Go Green and Plastic Free revolution by making Sal leave baskets, plates, cups, etc on a mass scale. However, recently the women