Ghibli’s magic isn’t a template
As part of the Kerala Travel Mart last year, we (The Statesman) embarked on a tour of Fort Kochi, guided by Rajesh PK, alongside fellow media professionals.
Boys will be boys—Until they’re something much worse
The exhibition, “Textiles from Bengal: A Shared Legacy”, opened at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity recently, offering an in-depth journey into Bengal’s textile heritage.
Art can transform spaces, ignite conversations and preserve cultural heritage.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna assumed office as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, following Justice DY Chandrachud’s tenure. The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu in a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
French novelist, essayist and playwright Albert Camus was born on 7 November 1913, in Mondovi, Algeria. He is celebrated for influential works such as L’Étranger (The Stranger, 1942), La Peste (The Plague, 1947) and La Chute (The Fall, 1956). Apart from his literary accomplishments, Camus was a passionate advocate for leftist causes. In recognition of his impact on literature, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1957 at the age of 44.
Das, principal architect, Partha Das and Associates Conservation Architect, urban designer and member, West Bengal Heritage Commission, in a recent address titled “Kolkata’s Architecture: Heritage and Sustainability” held at Bharat Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the transformative potential of adaptive reuse—a process that repurposes existing buildings for new uses different from their original intent.
With ageing the ultimate nemesis and beauty a fleeting illusion, The Substance serves up a darkly comedic feast of body horror that makes viewers ponder the price of perfection.
Gather ’round, ghosties, witches and restless souls! As the veil between the worlds grows thinner, it’s time to dive into the eerie origins of Halloween and its ancient Celtic twin, Samhain (pronounced “sow-win”).
