In the modern world, the boundaries between displacement and migration are blurred -- climate change that destroys livelihoods, environmental pollution, natural disasters, persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations as well as the widening gap between winners and losers of globalization. The global intent on closing
Remember that scene from Feluda movie Sonar Kella? Where peacocks reigned? Peacock, the National Bird as pompously explained by Jatayu in his comical flair and the peacocks that frightened away the impostor Dr Hazra. If you are fascinated by the beauty of India’s national bird, then you
The Bhakti movement or the Vaishnava movement is known worldwide for its preachings of acceptance. Due to the rigidity and the exploitative nature of Brahmanism or the varna system, many people who belonged to the lower castes became influenced by the Bhakti movement and their
Apart from a variety of decorations on clay walls, there was a long prevailing practice in rural areas of Bengal of displaying paintings on walls. This form of folk art was introduced and have been taken primarily by rural population. Even today, folk paintings can
On April 8, 2022, the Department of Post held a special cover release programme at 14, Parsi Bagan Lane, Kolkata, 700009, headquarters of Indian Psychoanalytical Society. Released by the chief guest, Neeraj Kumar, Post-Master General, Kolkata Region, the programme was attended by a number of
Hemanta Mukhopadhyay, the god-gifted singer who emerged as the pride of the entire nation, was not just another musician but creator of immortal tunes and melodies that still remain evergreen. Even today, we often debate about whether he was a better singer or a music
The Armenians arrived in Bengal during the Mughal era
It seems somewhat like a coincidence that two contemporary geniuses born in the 20th century shared the same name and both were tremendously influenced by the Bard of Bengal who took them under his wings and nurtured their talents. Prabhatkumar Mukhopadhyay – one was a
This is a story that began long, long time ago. In the south-eastern hilly regions of Chattogram (Chittagong) in Bangladesh flows Ruposhi aka Sangu (it means a conch shell), a fast-flowing river. The foamy stream rushes through the emerald-green valley and its gurgling shatters the
The story of Gunutia and Amra is a poignant reminder of lost glory and unfulfilled potential