Category: Culture
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Sure Tale Borsho Bidaye
A Soulful Farewell to the Bengali Calendar Year with Monomoy Bhattacharya As the Bengali Calender slowly drew to a close, we found ourselves wrapped in the comforting embrace of music, at a stunningly curated evening titled “Sure Tale Borsho Bidaye”. The air was thick with anticipation, and as the lights dimmed, the first notes rose…
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Raghav Chatterjee Live: A Soulful Fusion of Melody and Rhythm
There are some evenings that stay with you long after they end—where music, emotions, and artistry come together to create an unforgettable experience. One such evening unfolded when I had the privilege of attending a live musical fusion performance by Raghav Chatterjee. Known for his soulful voice and mastery over various musical genres, he carried…
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Echoes of Rivalry: The Fading Passion of East Bengal vs. Mohun Bagan Clashes in Delhi
Today, seventy years later, the key aspect of this article is to provide the reader a contemporary picture of Bengali’s passion for football in Delhi. Especially around the two teams from Kolkata – East Bengal and Mohun Bagan. While its heart lies in Kolkata, the excitement of these matches has extended far beyond the city,…
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Melodies of the Soul: An Evening with Jayati Chakraborty
Impresario India presented Jayati Chakraborty in Sraboner Dhara recently, and it was nothing short of a musical masterpiece. The event, which had the monsoon as its theme, was inspired by the rain, brought to life by Jayati’s captivating voice. Jayati enthralled the audience with her subtle renditions as soon as she took the stage. The…
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Navapalli Natya Sanstha’s Effort in Presenting Lajja: A Remarkable Theatrical Achievement
It is a brave and admirable endeavor by Navapalli Natya Sanstha to stage a full-length play based on Taslima Nasrin’s book Lajja. The novel is hard and provocative, making it a difficult work to adapt for the stage. It explores the pervasive concerns of religious intolerance and communal bloodshed in South Asia. The Sanstha’s dedication…
