3 Incidents that portrayed the Spirit of Kolkata to me
Although I stay in Kolkata only for a few days every couple of years, Kolkata is never ‘travel’ for me.
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Culture
Hannah Gadsby’s Nanette: Quitting Comedy for Storytelling
I saw Hannah Gadsby for the first time on the Australian TV series, Please Like Me. I was equal parts uncomfortable about
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Japan’s Cleanliness: The Story of Shinto and Personal Commitment
The world watched in awe as the Japanese Football team bowed out of the Fifa World Cup 2018 with a
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Reliving the pains of the Displaced in Ellis Island Immigration Museum
The last month has been a hard one on the world. I cried and sobbed with Rachel Maddow as she
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Why is Malhar the Raga of the Indian Monsoon?
The origin of Indian music is as ancient as India’s civilization and culture. Sam Veda, one of the 4 Vedas,
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A Conference on Bengali Migration in Canada
The Canada 150 Conference on Bengali Migration in Canada was a 2-day event that took place on 16th and 17th
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Kolkata’s Metro Assault: A Case of Disrespect and Moral Overture
Just a one-liner for those who have missed the headlines: A young couple was harassed and thrashed while traveling on
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Virupaksha Temple of Hampi: A mathematical and architectural wonder
Hampi in Karnataka is famous for the marvelous temples and architectural grandeur that has withstood the test of time with grace
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Meet Tathagata Ghosh, Director of “The Goldfish who swam out of the Fishbowl”
Tathagata Ghosh is a film enthusiast first. His penchant for storytelling led him to write and make movies. Followed by
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