Well, it all began in the first year of our marriage, when I realised my husband is being royally ignored on Jamai Shashthi, a day when a son-in-law in Eastern India, especially in Bengal is supposed to enjoy all the attention from his in-laws, showered
When not working as a mental-health care professional, Amanita Sen writes poems both in English and Bengali which have been published in several journals, from different countries like India, Bangladesh, USA and Canada and she loves watching films Good books and good films grow upon you.
Nilanjan Biswas lives in English Bazar, Malda. He is a WBCS officer currently posted as Child Development Project Officer under Department of Women and Child Development & Social Welfare, Govt. Of West Bengal. Even a few months ago, he was indistinct from the masses. Nobody cared
The all-time Bengali romantic duo of Uttam-Suchitra has often taken us by storm, and still they do, down ages and across generations. But a closer look into the Tollywood scenario opens up a few more astounding silver screen actors and actresses, who had laid down
The plane where Tagore and Kazi Nazrul meet, leaves a world full of words. And that meeting happened at the Intercultural Poetry and Performance Library(IPPL)recently, where a scintillating combination of songs, prose and poetry was presented. The programme was co-ordinated by Sri Pankaj Saha, former
‘Tram,’ doesn’t the very word evoke nostalgia? A mode of transport that we probably still get to see on a few streets of Kolkata and some that we see in London. Very few Indian cities still hold on to trams. But aren’t they environment friendly
Clouds have inspired many a poetic heart. They have also been a photographer’s muse. Engineer Arpan Ganguly loves chasing clouds and their various forms, specially along the sky over Bengal and Kolkata. They talk to him, they have tales and dreams to share just like
Peace, tranquillity, spiritual harmony. Aren’t these needed after a tiring week? Maybe you would love to be alone, enjoy the ‘me’ time in an abode that gives you the ‘food for thought’ and refreshes you for the week ahead. This week we recommend the following
Ramazan is the ninth month on the Islamic calendar and is considered to be the most sacred as the Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammed in this month. It is a period of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, sacrifice, charity and increased devotion. The fast begins at
Taki cuisine has always stood out from the rest, not just because of its Jessore influence, but also because of its less spicy appeal. Delicious, yet not too spicy, making them healthy. A well-known dish of Taki thus happens to be Sada Dalna or Jjalphoroner