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Ghost or detection, what do the readers want?

The three-day Bengali literary festival hosted by Tanmoy Roychowdhury saw Mir Afsar Ali, Indranil Sanyal, Dwaita Hazra Goswami, and Aparajita Dasgupta as speakers for the session on “Mysteries have eradicated the ghosts”.

Two days around Kolkata: Journalism and beyond

Martin Chamberland was invited to exclusively cover Durga Puja in Kolkata. It was a joint collaboration between The Statesman Kolkata, La Presse from Montreal, and Jaydeep Mukherjee of Meghdutam Travels on global sensitization of Durga Puja.

World’s longest race: Rivers and the people

Murshidabad has been home to many historical events, most of which have gone on to shape the topography of Bengal, if not India. One such historic event is the annual swimming competition from Ahiran Barrage Ghat in Jangipur to College Ghat in Berhampore.

Heritage meets generosity

Dasgupta and Co., a cornerstone in the city’s literary and academic sphere since 1886, has opened the doors of a free public library on its historic premises.

Presence as power

Tericom Foundation recently hosted the launch of 'Presence Perfect', the latest book by author, corporate PR expert, and educator Rita Bhimani.

Occult, orient and the colonial gaze

A visual research exhibition titled ‘Occult Objects in India and England (1850-1940): Nuanced Perspectives’ was organised at the Nandan Gallery of Kala Bhavana in Visva-Bharati, Shantiniketan, from 25- 29 August 2025.