This week The Statesman comes with the marriage story of the Roys, who, because of their adjustment, compromise and non-materialistic outlook on life, have allowed them to stand together side by side for 22 years and are hoping to continue the same in the future.
The Statesman interviewed Savie Karnel, who skillfully wove a fictionalised account of Laxmi’s adventures as a child spy alongside reading up on documented incidents and facts, in her book, Laxmi Panda.
With many puja organisers curtailing budgets to show solidarity with the rape-murder victim and her family and in a protest mood, the business has taken a hit.
No marriage is perfect and no two partners are perfect. “How two imperfectly perfect individuals balance every aspect of marriage, companionship, and life is what makes it a successful marriage” is what Sanchita Saha believes in.
The power of fashion was rightly expressed by the latest 2024 batch of NIFT fashion graduates, who, in their 2024 graduation showcase, truly transcended the boundaries of conventional fashion with designs that spoke volumes about where fashion would be with the next generation of designers in line.
The Statesman today stages the love story of Ambu and Sanghamitra Goswami, the couple who defied societal prejudices and class norms with the utmost faith, zeal and determination to be together.
In a remarkable achievement for Indian music on the global stage, renowned tabla player and music composer Abhirup Roy has been honoured with the prestigious Global Music Award in California, USA. Roy secured victories in both the "Best Original Score" and "Best Composer" categories for his evocative album, "The Other Half."
This year, it seems that the upcoming Venice Film Festival will be a very grand affair. Lots of stars are set to sail to the Festival venue, Island of Lido, a 20-minute boat ride from mainland Venice.
Manila is a vibrant and dynamic city with a whole lot in store for the intrepid traveller. Here’s a bucket list of 10 things that one has simply got to see and do when in the Philippines’ capital.
It’s pretty much axiomatic in any democratic society that voting is important, maybe even a civic duty. But how often do people look deeply—or at all—into their own mental process behind their choice?
