As the winter sets in firmly in Calcutta and the temperature drops, apart from taking out the colourful sweaters and winter wear from the ‘almirah’, the only thing that can keep the soul of Calcuttans warm is a cup of freshly brewed tea.
Art Magnum, in partnership with the Birla Academy of Art and Culture, has organised an exhibition titled “Tribute to Bat-tala: The Tradition of Bat-tala & Other Practices by the Printmakers” as part of the Bengal Biennale 2024.
Empowerment is a cornerstone for enabling women to realise their full potential, make informed decisions and actively participate in all aspects of society.
The book “Valour and Values: Aligning Military Experience to CSR” by Brigadier Rajiv Williams YSM (Retired) is an intriguing exploration of how, like corporations, the Indian army too engages in a range of activities which are really military versions of CSR.
The book “Valour and Values: Aligning Military Experience to CSR” by Brigadier Rajiv Williams YSM (Retired) is an intriguing exploration of how, like corporations, the Indian army too engages in a range of activities which are really military versions of CSR.
Thanks to Kathak exponent Ashimbandhu Bhattacharya and his team consisting of Avik Chaki and Subroto Pandit, rasikas got a glimpse of their excellent Kathak rendition.
Imagine curating a celluloid cruise, cherry-picking from the treasure trove of monochrome marvels straight out of the swinging ’60s silver screen! It might look like finding a needle in a haystack, but, fear not, because Srijit Mukherji is here to show us how it’s done.
The Uttam Kumar mania, or craze, has not waned even after forty-four years since his demise in 1980. Dubbed at one time the “Mahanayak”, his presence is still felt in the hearts of cinephiles in Bengal even in this new millennium. His film premiere, Oti Uttam, directed by Srijit Mukherji, was screened on Wednesday, 24 March.
Oud and its exotic aromas have enchanted humanity for aeons. It’s today, back with a bang.
One of the biggest follies of Indian cinema is its tendency to stretch—and stretch beyond. Director Blessy's Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) in Malayalam (although it is also available in Tamil, Hindi, etc.) is a classic example of this.
