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
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
He was a civil engineer and a bright student of science. Yet Narayan Sanyal was also one of the finest authors of Bengal who did not fit into the archetype of the contemporary authors of his times. His writings were not conventional and did not
It was way back in 1930, when an exquisite piece of art right on his lunch plate had excited Rabindranath Tagore to no end. Not just because of it being a culinary delight, but because of the artistry and effort that went to make that
Books help my mind soar. They even feel like friends when the real ones let you down That’s what probably many of us are realizing today, as the world around is bound within the four walls of our homes. The more we learn to live alone,
Ifirst met the renowned artist K. G. Subramanyan—whom we all fondly called Manida—on August 25, 1996. I remember the exact date because that day, he signed a book written about him and noted the date beside his signature. The last time I saw him was
Matinee idol Uttam Kumar was not just an iconic actor who will be remembered in Bengal down generations, but was also someone who loved to treat guests at home. His long-time companion Supriya Devi happened to be a fantastic cook and often hosted parties on
“In the 1980s, Kolkata’s fashion scene saw a wave of inspiration from Shantiniketan’s batik alpana. This led to the creation of ‘Ranstitchl’—a style where women’s sarees and outfits were crafted with intricate stitching on a single piece of cloth. ‘Kantha stitch’ sarees became popular, promoted
In the life of Bengalis, the charm of the Bangla Calendar during Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) has faded. Our own calendar is no longer part of daily life. Except for a few traditional events like weddings, sacred rituals, or some small businesses, most people don’t feel the need for Bengali