The bygone bardic battles of Bengal
Far more than a mere musical pursuit, Kabi Gaan boasts an illustrious heritage, its roots firmly embedded in the fertile soil of 18th century-Bengal’s rural landscape.
Far more than a mere musical pursuit, Kabi Gaan boasts an illustrious heritage, its roots firmly embedded in the fertile soil of 18th century-Bengal’s rural landscape.
In an engaging tête-à-tête with The Statesman within the cosy confines of the Storyteller Bookstore in Kolkata, author Novoneel Chakraborty speaks about the complexities of his literary creations, illuminating characters that populate his books.
Under the watchful eye of caretaker Basanta Das, whose familial connection spans generations, the resting places encompass not only marked graves but also those without a tombstone, a poignant testament to unspoken histories.
In 2007, dancer Alokananda Roy and former ADG Prisons Banshi Dhar Sharma embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to rehabilitate prisoners through the transformative power of culture therapy.
It is important to note that while sex work itself is not illegal in India, trafficking for sexual exploitation is a punishable offense under Indian law.
Dune: Part Two hits all the right notes and gives its predecessor a run for its ‘spice’. It’s like the sequel that not only lives up to the hype but surpasses it with a cheeky wink and a nod. From mesmerising visuals to captivating storytelling, this instalment leaves no sand dune unturned in its quest for greatness. It’s the kind of film that not only does justice to its forerunner but also adds its own flavourful twist to the mix. Strap in, because Dune: Part Two is a wild sandworm ride you won’t want to miss!
“Men were rich in those days and could afford to put a hundred cubic feet of masonry into the grave of even so humble a person as ’Jno Clements, Captain of the Country Service, 1820” — Rudyard Kipling, 1891.
So, if you dare to turn the key and unlock the secrets hidden within these pages, steel your nerves and prepare to confront the bodachs that dwell in the darkest recesses of the human psyche.
Kyogen, a quintessential form of Japanese comedy, serves as a delightful window into the daily lives of ordinary folk during the middle ages.
Netaji's audacious manoeuvre involved eluding British intelligence and evading police surveillance during his house arrest. Disguised as Mohammad Ziauddin, he slipped away in the rear seat of the 1937 Wanderer W24, making his escape on the nights of 16-17 January 1941.
