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Miscellany

Call of the ocean…

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….

Painting feelings, drawing silences

A Pranic healer and Reiki Grandmaster, Nidhi Sharma presents a series of landscapes at the India Habitat Centre foyer that are inspired by the Himalayas.

The FIFA 2026 Magic

FIFA 2026 has been a complete game changer for football, showcasing different shades, shifts, configurations and reactions.

Kala Samvad 13

Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, successfully organised the 13th edition of its cultural discussion series, “Kala Samvad – 13,” at Rathindra Mancha, Jorasanko, Kolkata.

Supreme Efforts at Lifting the Garbage

The Supreme Court has moved on front foot into the vexing case of waste management. Its directions last month reflect the growing impatience about heaps of waste which scar India’s landscape, affect the health of citizens and dent its developmental aspirations.

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.