The British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, has announced the launch of a research and publication section at its Kolkata library.
Students across India will have a new multidisciplinary institution as Nayanta University prepares to begin its academic journey in August 2025.
The French Embassy in India and Campus France have come up with the second edition of Classes Internationales, a groundbreaking initiative unveiled by French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to Jaipur in January 2024
Education is the foundation of economic growth and social progress, yet it remains highly vulnerable to financial uncertainty during economic downturns.
Embracing womanhood physically, mentally, and emotionally requires a journey of self-love, self-acceptance, and courage.
The ilk of this iconic director’s films often serve as a love letter to his hometown, New York, with its vibrant streets, diverse communities and a raw authenticity that has become synonymous with his work. From Taxi Driver to Goodfellas and beyond, Scorsese’s films are imbued with the spirit of the city that never sleeps.
Padmanabhan, currently serving as a distinguished professor of philosophy at Krea University, engaged in a compelling dialogue with The Statesman at the Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet this year, delving into the intricacies of his debut book.
Basu’s story, after all, is about predators and their prey and how tenuous the lines are between the two and how blurry. As the camera zooms in, the view of the river becomes clearer – it is that of a sooty city canal, the banks of which are crammed with congested slums. “We have grown up drinking the dirty waters of this filthy river,” says the voiceover in Bengali.
One of these impacts is the physical erosion of the topsoil due to high wind and water flow, as well as the reduction of vegetative cover. This was visible during dust storms in some areas.
With news that there was going to be another modern Sherlock Holmes on television (CBS) later this year, directed by Craig Sweeny, the buzz was who was going to play the lead role.
