Can the poor people of India think about environmental conservation, or is it just an intellectual exercise of the Euro-American agencies? This is exactly what Ramachandra Guha has uncovered in his latest book, Speaking with Nature: The Origins of Indian Environmentalism
Amitav Ghosh is one of the most celebrated contemporary authors, renowned for his deeply insightful and thought-provoking works that explore themes of history, culture, colonialism, climate change and the interconnectedness of human and natural worlds.
Serampore or Shrirampur, call it what you may, this little historic town in Bengal is a treasure trove for those interested in exploring old colonial settlements.
Dear reader, have you ever had sweet and sour chicken? You did right? Good! Let me also narrate one such sweet and sour story.
Vintage cars are not just an object of fascination but rather a testament to the progression of history, technology, artistic craftsmanship and the evolving automotive landscape.
Five restaurants across India that strike a fine three-way balance between great ambience, inspiring food and an interesting conceptual dining experience.
All my life I have worried about my “enemies”. My enemy is defined by the dictionary as someone who is actively opposed if not hostile to everything I do and stands in the way of my achieving success and happiness.
The Statesman talked to Sonali Roy and Subhamoy Roy this week about how they met and what really helped evolve their relationship into the blissful marriage that they enjoy now.
Rainfall caused by a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal last week led to an increase in water levels at the Maithon and Panchet reservoirs. After DVC released water from these reservoirs, vast areas in West Midnapore, Hooghly, Howrah, Bankura, East Midnapore, East Burdwan and West Burdwan were flooded.
When journalist and environmental activist Mudar Patherya decided to host a party on a moving tram last Sunday, he was at the receiving end of a barrage of questions and quizzical looks. In this article for The Statesman, he attempts to answer a few of the whats and whys, while taking the reader quite literally on a ride.
