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Bond, The Real Bond, Ian Lancaster Fleming

The name evokes myriad emotions. The thrill of the teens,

Bond, The Real Bond, Ian Lancaster Fleming

The name evokes myriad emotions. The thrill of the teens,

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Metropolis Musings
Editorial

Towns, cities and metropoles tend to become integral parts of the people who inhabit them.

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Bond, The Real Bond, Ian Lancaster Fleming

The name evokes myriad emotions. The thrill of the teens, the dash of youth, the nuances of middle years and the nostalgia of the retired

Eid-ul-Adha
Eid-ul-Adha: The Festival of Sacrifice in Hyderabad

The festival is not just about sacrifice but also about charity, humility, and gratitude. It serves to share blessings and strengthen bonds within the community.

Federico Garcia Lorca
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Video: Federico Garcia Lorca – Birthday Tribute

Lorca's life was fraught with personal and political struggles. He came out as gay during a period when this was strongly frowned upon. He was

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Devicraft Each Stitch Tells Her Story…by a woman for the women!

It is an 18th century Pahari miniature where Lord Shiva is shown helping Parvati stitch a quilt.

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A Hindi Language Class in Japan

I learned Hindi at Osaka University of Foreign Studies (which was recently integrated into Osaka University) from three professors

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Norway (Part – 2): Bergen: Norway’s Storybook City by the Fjords

The journey began in Skredderdalen, an uphill neighborhood, then led through dense forest trails—each step immersing me further into Bergen’s wilderness.

Collection of Flash Fictions

Flash fictions written within the confines of exam halls.

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Secrets of the Streets

Under the vibrant hues of the Kolkata sunset, the city’s pulse reverberated through its streets and parks, pulsating with an invigorating energy.

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The Flirty Façade

His eyes are locked on me, seemingly mesmerized by my graceful presence, the cascade of black curls, and the rhythmic click of my heels.

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The Surprise Order

His appeals had become a regular occurrence since my second semester.

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Shadows of Shyam Bazar

One evening, as they walked together, Ram found himself overwhelmed by a wave of emotion.

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The Last Goodnight

Another night. Eyes squeezed shut, feigning sleep. The familiar creak of the doorknob, a melody in the silence.

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The Cost of Living

Amir, a familiar sight outside the college gates, always struck me as the archetype of street kids – young, barely fourteen, dressed in tattered clothes.

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Twilight Turnabout

One evening, I sought solace in the joy of wandering along the lively streets of Esplanade, where commerce thrived amidst the pulse of the city.

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Transaction at the Traffic Signal

As we halted at the signal, their familiar clapping drew near. When they rapped on my window, I apologized.

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The Confession

“Have you seen my watch, Shaun?” Father Michael Bhutia’s voice trembled, a stark contrast to his usual authority as the principal of St. Jude’s Academy.

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Self-Preservation

As the COVID-19 pandemic ebbed away and life cautiously tiptoed back to its pre-pandemic rhythm, the gates of the ancient monastery continued to remain closed

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Stolen Dreams

Desperation hung heavy in the air as Reena pleaded, but the landlady’s words were callous – “Fortune favours only the fortunate, my dear!”

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The Bad Omen

On the day of their son Tulsi Nair’s divorce, tension hung heavy in the air.

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Binocular Blindness

As the sun dipped low on the horizon, Arjun, his mischievous nature in full swing, devised a scheme to trick the unsuspecting Annapurna sweet seller.

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WhatsApp Love

Upon learning of her mother’s terminal cancer diagnosis, Amelia devastated, took to Facebook to share cherished memories of their time together.

Reviews

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Adolescence
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Adolescence: The Anatomy of a Teenage Tragedy

Adolescence, directed by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, on Netflix and decided to stop using heart emojis entirely.

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Thorns in My Quilt: Letters from A Daughter to her Father

Thorns in My Quilt, was published late in 2024. It is presented in the form of a series of letters.

One Hundred Years of Solitude
Memories of Macondo and the Inevitable Mist: Notes on the Adaptation of ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’

I am struck by how García Márquez politicizes this very ephemera, challenging the White Man’s systematic dismissal of the history of the colonized.

Poetry
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A POETIC EXPLORATION THAT GOES BEYOND THE CORE

The poet in this volume of poetry confesses with a heart that’s evocative and dressed by sighs.

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Recognizing Zainichi Korean Literature in Japanese

They are not only victims of colonial history; their identity (or identities) is much more complicated and diversified.

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‘Butter’: A Delectable Thriller That Serves Up More Than Murder

The novel is a gritty analysis of modern-day Japan and how its capitalist structures have shaped sexism in that society.

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Adolescence: The Anatomy of a Teenage Tragedy

Adolescence, directed by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, on Netflix and decided to stop using heart emojis entirely.

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History & Heritage

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Weaving
Celebrating Women and Weaving through Songs

Women have always done the preparatory work like spinning of the yarn as part of the work leading up to the final weaving.

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The Broken Body of a Province, The Fallen Voices of Its People

Our cultural dementia makes an entire nation isolate a particular region since its fight has been deliberately suppressed to enhance the delusion of peace.

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The Tree that Grants Wishes: Legend of the Kalpataru

Essentially, Kalpataru is a tree conjured into existence by human desire and belief.

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From An Historian’s Notebook: Netaji’s Treasure Box

He gets into an airplane on the island of Taipei, and is about to escape, when his plane crashes during attempts to take off.

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Nietzschean Autopsy of Flatterers and Sycophants

The eighteenth-century German philosopher Frederick Nietzsche’s discourse on morality gives some interesting explanations. In his books, On the Genealogy of Morality (1887), and Beyond Good

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From An Historian’s Notebook: Comrade Chatto

Virendranath Chattopadhyay was the son of Aghorenath Chattopadhyay of Hyderabad, India; his siblings in a large family included the poet Sarojini Naidu and the playwright

Celebrating Women and Weaving through Songs

Women have always done the preparatory work like spinning of the yarn as part of the work leading up to the final weaving.

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Transcreation

Essential readings for today

Firefly
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Firefly or Minuku Hulu by ManjuNayak Challuru

I should collect all the chits from these people so I can calculate the amount of pain in the world.

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At the Altar of the Sea

Franca Mancinelli’s poems, in John Taylor’s translation render the ordinary, the natural, many-hued and wondrous.

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The Bus Stop at Kandanassery and Other Poems

The poignant poems of Rafeeq Ahmed, deftly translated, touch the veins of village life at Kerala, negotiating constantly between tradition and modernity.

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Creator of Fate

In this second part, we glance at Deepti’s resilience in keeping her dreams alive in a hostile familial environment.

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The Creator of Fate

This story in translation sheds light on the trails of the evils of the dowry system. Read the first part of this poignant tale.

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Selected Poems from Béatrice Douvre’s ‘Prisms’

Douvre’s poems are short moments on the surface of life, scattered like breaths over observations both searing and bright.

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Firefly or Minuku Hulu by ManjuNayak Challuru

I should collect all the chits from these people so I can calculate the amount of pain in the world.

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Fiction and Poetry

Essential readings for today

Rabindranath Tagore
The last Flames: A Play

A play based on Rabindranath Tagore and BAsanta Koomar Roy, a US based journalist and author.

Our Old Selves

Short poem by Oishika Ray

Uncut Poetry : Calcutta – A Lover’s Epitaph

The city of Kolkata has seeped deep into Suni Bhandari making inroads into his soul. His poetry is a mere reflection of his relationship with

The Dowry (Tagore translated)

They demanded ten thousand rupees and a large number of gifts as a dowry.

Poems to Treasure

Vikram Seth became my path finder and made me the poet I am today.

The Catskill Mountains by Vir

Vir Sen paints the Catskill Mountains he visited during a recent vacation.

A storm at Sea
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I Will Cross the Sea of Desires

Translated by Hindol Bhattacharjee from the Bengali song by Tagore. The original song was composed at Santiniketan, in 1922. I will cross the sea of

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Ilish Mach: From Bone To Hamstring…

Apparently we've all originated from a fish. But that as fate would have it, it was a fish that ruined my day.

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LET’S RECLAIM THE WORLD

This city has become an inferno. Name a place where we are safe. Can you?

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Cartoons

Space Cartoon

Hey diddle diddle, we have a problem.

Videos

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Federico Garcia Lorca
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Video: Federico Garcia Lorca – Birthday Tribute

Lorca's life was fraught with personal and political struggles. He came out as gay during a period when this was strongly frowned upon. He was

Ruskin Bond
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Bond! I’m Ruskin Bond: Birthday Tribute

Ruskin Bond is one of India’s most beloved literary figures. He is celebrated for his work in short stories, essays, romance, fiction, and poetry.

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Dadasaheb Phalke: Birthday Tribute

He is regarded as the founder of Indian cinema and a director of motion pictures and recognized for creating the country's first domestic feature film.

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Gregory Peck: Birthday Tribute

He was a tall, imposing American actor with a deep, mellow voice. He was best known for portraying characters with honesty and integrity.

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Video: Bengal’s Print Legacy – “From Prayer Room to Parlours” Exhibition (Part 2)

In a conversation with Tapati Guha-Thakurta and Sanjeet Chowdhury.

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Henrik Ibsen: Birthday Tribute

Henrik Ibsen’s writing was profoundly influenced by the 19th century socio-political stirrings in Europe.

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Video: Federico Garcia Lorca – Birthday Tribute

Lorca's life was fraught with personal and political struggles. He came out as gay during a period when this was strongly frowned upon. He was

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Photostory

Essential readings for today

Eid-ul-Adha
Eid-ul-Adha: The Festival of Sacrifice in Hyderabad

The festival is not just about sacrifice but also about charity, humility, and gratitude. It serves to share blessings and strengthen bonds within the community.

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Photostory: Beyond the Scroll

In villages where the internet is patchy or unavailable, newspapers remain the most reliable link to local, national, and global affairs.

Summer Life
Photo Story: Summer Life of Kolkata

Kolkata's summer life pictures through Abir Choudhury's lens...

Migratory Bird
Photo Story: World Migratory Bird Day

World Migratory Bird Day highlights these incredible journeys and raises awareness about the threats birds face, such as habitat loss and climate change.

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Photo Story: Little Gods of Rural Purulia

By nature they are simple, jovial, curious and inquisitive and have found out natural and simple ways to keep themselves happy.

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Photo story: Khajuraho – A Celestial Ballad In Sandstone

The sculptures here work as an amalgamation of Eastern philosophy and Western dynamism.

Eid-ul-Adha: The Festival of Sacrifice in Hyderabad

The festival is not just about sacrifice but also about charity, humility, and gratitude. It serves to share blessings and strengthen bonds within the community.

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Games & Puzzles

Crossword 103
Crossword 102
Crossword 101

Voice & Views

Essential readings for today

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Devicraft Each Stitch Tells Her Story…by a woman for the women!

It is an 18th century Pahari miniature where Lord Shiva is shown helping Parvati stitch a quilt.

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“A woman has to find her own path”

Artist Kiran Dixit, who exhibited in Kolkata recently, is the only female living disciple of Ramkinkar Baij

Shoma A. Chatterji
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An Interview with Ramkamal Mukherjee on Films and Noti Binodini

Bengali films need new directors with new thought and new stories.

Translating
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Translation: Interview with Mitra Phukan

I try to bring in as much of the aroma of their language, their style into the translation to get a flavour of their work.

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From Critiquing to Directing Films: In Conversation with Pratim D. Gupta

Films should start a conversation. Any conversation is good conversation.

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Dinosaur Cartoon

Imagine a story spun in just six words, a universe laid bare in a single tweet, or a life-altering moment encapsulated in a few words.

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Devicraft Each Stitch Tells Her Story…by a woman for the women!

It is an 18th century Pahari miniature where Lord Shiva is shown helping Parvati stitch a quilt.

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Travel

Essential readings for today

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Norway (Part – 2): Bergen: Norway’s Storybook City by the Fjords

The journey began in Skredderdalen, an uphill neighborhood, then led through dense forest trails—each step immersing me further into Bergen’s wilderness.

Paris
Hopelessly Lost in Paris

Although the city is famous for its monumental mountain of steel, the Eiffel Tower, there are endless enchanting sights to enthrall you till you are

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Norway-1: An Exhilarating Fairytale Adventure through Fjord Land 

Norway, the land of fjords, is nothing short of a living fairytale.

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Majkhali – the Quaint Kumaoni Hamlet of Peace

The serenity, the surrounding greenery, and nearness to the majestic Himalayan range made me instantly fall in love with Majkhali.

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The Celestial Aura of Aurora Borealis

This eternal dance of light has continued, unaffected by the changing world and its rulers.

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The Clouds and the Mist: Lambasinghi

Lambasinghi's misty mornings, vibrant strawberry fields, and serene valleys unveil nature’s charm, blending tourist fascination with rustic village life.

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