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The strength of feminine tenderness

Natasha Datta Roy’s three-day solo exhibition ‘Echoes of her essence’, hosted from 24–26 January 2025 at a city gallery in Kolkata, was a tribute to the indomitable spirit of women in art and celebrated the dynamic and multifaceted essence of feminine energy through 26 artworks, all by her.

Cars rev at 54th The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally

The Statesman’s Vintage and Classic Rally is the foremost of its kind, paving the way for the generation of today to connect with the grandiosity and eminence of vintage cars. Ahead of the coveted rally, a meticulous pre-judgement event is organised.

Unseen retro beauties ready to dazzle city roads

The revered 54th The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally is gearing up to become a testimony of timeless and iconic automotive beauties as they took over the Calcutta roads on 19 January 2025.

The uncut gems on prestigious platforms

Pandit Samar Saha’s organisation, Sangeet Piyasi, inspired by the ‘Sculptor of Talents’ such as Vijay Kichlu, took the lead to unearth and present prodigious talents on its prestigious stage for the last thirty-three years.

Party with a purpose

This year, GD Birla Centre for Education hosted its much-awaited ‘Winter Carnival 2.0’ to celebrate the immense contributions of retired teachers, as well as students, parents and alumni, all held within a day filled with fun and festivities on 7 December.

A radiant debut

Graphic novels have always been a major attraction for Raj Sen, who pursued a BFA in Acting at the New York Film Academy, Los Angeles Institute. As given, acting and direction courses involve some writing too; Raj had the opportunity to write certain special papers—scriptwriting, etc.—which honed his writing skills. 

Bose Institute celebrates its 108th Foundation Day

The Bose Institute, an institution that played a critical role in the field of science and innovation, celebrated its 108th Foundation Day on 30 November 2024. The event coincided with the 166th birth anniversary of its founder - Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose.

‘A poemlet may find a distinctly unique identity for itself’

Poetry is at its best when it is precise. The poems that are small in size are poemlets. In Bengali, it is known as Anu kabita. Silences in a poemlet are dominant due to the minimal use of words. There is no noise. The poemlets come as waves and immerse the emotions of the readers, creating a hypnotic effect.