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City of broken dreams: Urban alienation in Satyajit Ray’s Calcutta trilogy

In the turbulent 1970s, Satyajit Ray turned his lens on Kolkata — a city caught between political unrest, corporate greed and moral collapse. Through his iconic Calcutta trilogy, Ray crafted an unflinching portrait of urban alienation, following three disillusioned protagonists as they steer through a city that demands survival at any cost. Ray explored how Kolkata becomes both a character and a crucible in cinema, reflecting the anxieties of a generation and a metropolis teetering on the edge.

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Calcutta corners

We who live in Calcutta are quite used to it. When we walk down the city roads, we perhaps discover that a little book store has popped up on a street corner or a small coffee shop has suddenly appeared on a neighborhood sidewalk.

The strength of feminine tenderness

The strength of feminine tenderness

Natasha Datta Roy’s three-day solo exhibition ‘Echoes of her essence’, hosted from 24–26 January 2025 at a city gallery in Kolkata, was a tribute to the indomitable spirit of women in art and celebrated the dynamic and multifaceted essence of feminine energy through 26 artworks, all by her.

By SNS

05 February, 2025 8 mins read
Cars rev at 54th The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally

Cars rev at 54th The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally

The Statesman’s Vintage and Classic Rally is the foremost of its kind, paving the way for the generation of today to connect with the grandiosity and eminence of vintage cars. Ahead of the coveted rally, a meticulous pre-judgement event is organised.

By SNS

22 January, 2025 8 mins read
The uncut gems on prestigious platforms

The uncut gems on prestigious platforms

Pandit Samar Saha’s organisation, Sangeet Piyasi, inspired by the ‘Sculptor of Talents’ such as Vijay Kichlu, took the lead to unearth and present prodigious talents on its prestigious stage for the last thirty-three years.

By SNS

22 January, 2025 8 mins read
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