The American City Bengal Forgot
How the United States quietly built a functioning American township on the Hooghly to sustain victory in Asia during the Second World War
How the United States quietly built a functioning American township on the Hooghly to sustain victory in Asia during the Second World War
We are all caught up in our private traps,” as Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 thriller Psycho would have audiences believe.
A South Kolkata residential society organizes a spiritual festival on a stormy evening to commemorate the blessings of Lord Jagannath Bin hari kripa trina nahi dole….
Selling a mass-produced synthetic stringed instrument as an authentic Tripura Sarinda is now a punishable offense just like counterfeiting a luxury watch is.
It is heartening to see that steps are actually being taken to address the issue of littering in public places.
Gupta’s work goes beyond awareness and education. The People’s Collectives regularly brings Dalit and Tribal leaders together with government officials including panchayat representatives.
‘Ahlan wa sahlan’, the Arabian welcome phrase, literally means “you are among family and ease”. The Arabic hospitality embodies a deep sense of belongingness and congeniality!
A class 9 student, the artist recently presented her first solo exhibition, Duality, at the College of Art here.
The inauguration was attended by H.E. Ms. Mahishini Colonne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, and Indian artist Arpana Caur.
The recital began with a Pushpanjali in ragam Shree, a calm invocation, and the audience seemed to hold its breath for a moment.
