Young Adult as a genre sits firmly within the generation Z age space of 15 – 20 years, and as such, is powerfully influenced by the unique socio-economic changes and the technological disruption that this cohort experiences. As a part of my talk, I wanted
Sukumar Mahato has had to leave his studies because of poverty. His parents were also illiterate. They never could afford two square meals for their children. Let alone their education. Sukumar thus had to quit his studies at the primary level, even before Class II.
It was December 30, 1943, when Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, one of the greatest Indian freedom fighters first hoisted the tri-colour Indian fag on Port Blair’s cellular jail in Andamans, declaring it a free territory from the hands of the British rule. This was way
Sunshine Bhattacharjee is a Cordon Bleu Alumnus chef and has made a mark in the culinary circuit for her innovative dishes. In the second edition of Women Writers’ Fest, she will talk about the immense effect of social media and extensive travel on food and
Remember the times, that one wrote diaries, almost like a daily dialogue with oneself
There are two things to understand about making people read what you blog. One is about the art of writing itself. In that the most important element according to me is giving people either of these: information that would be of some use, a deal,
If we look around carefully, there still exist many who reside far away from the arena of limelight and recognition and yet devote their entire life for the welfare and development of mankind and the greater good of the society without an iota of any
Life, at times springs pleasant surprises and receiving an invitation to be a panelist at the second edition of ‘Women Writers’ Fest definitely qualifies as one. The concept of Women Writers’ Fest, is unique and in my opinion, it is an outstanding endeavour since this
Momos have become an integral part of Kolkata’s street food. Food lovers simply love the concept of these soft, juicy dough balls with the combination of spicy and pungent dip, especially when they come for throwaway prices. Easy to make, healthy to eat – at
At the Women Writers’ Festival in Kolkata this Friday one will get to hear Shutapa Paul speaking on why writing political biographies is a difficult job. Her new book, ‘Didi: The Untold Mamata Banerjee’ brought out by Penguin has recently hit the stands. “My session