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Death and Departure: Meeting Dom Moraes

By Shankarlal Bhattacharya

Dom has described poetry as the hardest and most demanding discipline and a ferocious master.

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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.

Books and Culture

Essential readings for today

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Remember and Other Poems by Christina Rossetti

Rossetti’s poems are not just a homage to nature but her very own indomitable nature that sings true even to this day.

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Fear of the Inexplicable and Other Poems by Rainer Maria Rilke

Rilke spoke openly and with great insight into the human experience of pain and joy, good and evil and the amalgamate of these.

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A Divine Image and Other Poems by William Blake

William Blake was born on November 28, 1757, and these four poems represent his richly symbolic style.

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Bohurupi: Unmasking the Real Thieves

The film Bohurupi unmasks the true thieves in our society entertains with satire, gold old folksy music and tremendous acting.

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Myth and Madness: Review of “The One Legged”

To read The One Legged as merely part of the folk and psychological horror tradition would be reductive and doing injustice to the novel.

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What Elsa Says

Louis Aragon was born on 3rd October, 1897. Here is a classic poem by him to celebrate this powerhouse of the surrealist movement in France.

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Remember and Other Poems by Christina Rossetti

Rossetti’s poems are not just a homage to nature but her very own indomitable nature that sings true even to this day.

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History & Heritage

Essential readings for today

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Gaudi, Paella and A Little Bit of Messi Sums Up Barcelona

The train from Paris to Béziers in the south of France continues to Barcelona on a two-hour journey.

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Telugu Wedding Food: A Flavourful Feast

Telugu wedding food beautifully weaves together the past, present, and future. It is a testament to the rich heritage of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Rayalaseema,

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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. He’s

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Interview: Conversation With Shoma A. Chatterji on Her Latest Book

In her latest book Through the Lens, Brightly: Women in Cinema, Women at work, Shoma A Chatterji, veteran film critic and author of 30 books,

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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

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Gaudi, Paella and A Little Bit of Messi Sums Up Barcelona

The train from Paris to Béziers in the south of France continues to Barcelona on a two-hour journey.

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Transcreation

Essential readings for today

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The Gold Boyal Fish

A beautiful exploration of a father and daughter relationship and social commentary on poverty.

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The Seedling (Part 2)

She sprang to her feet when she saw her father’s figure approaching in the dim light of the lamp.

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The Seedling (Part 1)

Glancing out of the hut Kusum noted that the yellow blossoms on the ridgegourd creeper were slowly opening their petals in the reddish evening light.

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Noah’s Hill by Shyamal Bhattacharya

You are right. Our soldiers are dying every day for their wrong policies.

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A Readable Translation With a Few Exceptions

The book under review is a translation of Tapaswi O Taraginee, a four-act Bangla play written by Buddhadeva Bose (Buddhadev Basu), one of the pioneers

She did not fail to eavesdrop on her elder sister-in-law’s conversation
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The Clerk’s Wife (Keranir Bou) By Manik Bandopadhyay: Part 2

Rashbehari was mediocre in size, mediocre in looks, mediocre in knowledge and mediocre in intelligence. A truly mediocre character in other words. Sarasi, too, he

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The Gold Boyal Fish

A beautiful exploration of a father and daughter relationship and social commentary on poverty.

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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.

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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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The Gold Boyal Fish

A beautiful exploration of a father and daughter relationship and social commentary on poverty.

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Cartoons

Space Cartoon

Hey diddle diddle, we have a problem.

Audio Visual

Essential readings for today

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Video: Emily Brontë: A Soul of the Moors

Emily Brontë was born on July 30, 1818, in the parsonage at Thornton in Yorkshire to the Reverend Patrick Brontë and Maria Branwell Brontë.

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Video: In a conversation with Samik Roy Choudhury

This video is a simple sit-down session with Samik Roy Choudhury, covering the watching habits of modern audiences, his new film "Beline".

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Video: Sartre – The Unyielding Existentialist

Born in Paris in 1905, Sartre was a brilliant student with a rebellious streak. He questioned everything, from traditional morality to societal expectations. His early

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Video: Through the world of Herge (1907-1983)

Herge became so completely identified with Tintin that whenever he arrived at a reception, it was as if Lewis Carroll was making an appearance at

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My ‘BONDHU’ Mrinal Sen: My Father, My Friend – Birthday tribute to Mrinal Sen

The video is a one-on-one straight from the heart. Here, Kunal Sen shares information about his father, the legendary director Mrinal Sen, on his beliefs,

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Video: Brushstrokes of Brilliance – The Artistry of Jamini Roy

Born in the village of Beliatore, Bengal Presidency, British Raj, on April 11th, in 1887, he was surrounded by the rich tapestry of rural life.

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Video: Emily Brontë: A Soul of the Moors

Emily Brontë was born on July 30, 1818, in the parsonage at Thornton in Yorkshire to the Reverend Patrick Brontë and Maria Branwell Brontë.

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Photo Story

Essential readings for today

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TCG Digital’s Online Photo Contest 2024: A Celebration of Creative Photography

The Online Photo Contest 2024, powered by Thespace.ink, brought an exciting opportunity for TCG Digital employees to showcase their photographic talents.

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Photo Story: Toto tribe

A village with narrow lanes surrounded by hills, which sits just 2km (1.2 miles) from India’s border with Bhutan.

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Photo Story: Kolkata’s Feathered Wonders

One can still spot a colony of pigeons in a few homes of this city, suffusing the mind with pleasantness with their playful flight.

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Dev Deepawali in Varanasi

The evening when Gods descend on the banks of Varanasi.

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Photo Story: From Dusk Till Dawn: A Radiant Tribute to Chhath Puja

The puja focuses on worshipping the Sun God “Surya” and its sister “Chhati Maiya”.

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Photo Story: Swedish Landscape During Autumn

Autumn in Sweden paints the forests, which covers 70 per cent of the land in Sweden, in a spectacular array of colors, creating hiker's paradise.

TCG Digital’s Online Photo Contest 2024: A Celebration of Creative Photography

The Online Photo Contest 2024, powered by Thespace.ink, brought an exciting opportunity for TCG Digital employees to showcase their photographic talents.

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Puzzles and Games

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Crossword 102
Crossword 101

News and Scribbles

Essential readings for today

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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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The Glory Called Glenary’s

Have you ever thought how did the now world-famous bakery Glenary’s started? It’s actually a long story. Let’s start from the beginning.

This collection of fifteen flash fiction pieces titled, ‘Cumin Seeds and Stolen Dreams’, transcends mere storytelling techniques
Flash Fiction 1: Cumin Seeds And Stolen Dreams

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.

The Multilingual Poets' meet
A Miniature India: Sahityotsav 2024

Imagine listening to the most powerful poets from languages as diverse as Konkani, Dogri and Telugu read out their poetry to you. They recite the

Linguistic Imperialism: English as a Controversy

English is appropriated by those who choose the language for freedom. That is the ironic by-product of American imperialism. And that is also the reason

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Durga Navratri: Times of Triumphant Shakti

Shakti is the feminine energy of the divine, in other words, it is the underlying unmanifested potential of Brahman. It alone can animate and actualize

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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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Travel

Essential readings for today

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Fontainhas: Goa’s Hidden Gem

Goa is a place where the weary souls can unwind and find a smile in their hearts.

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Flaming Cliff

The diversity of landscape in the land of ‘once upon a time’ largest empire was singularly enough for the push- the‘Land of Chinghis Khan.

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A Trip on Two Wheels Through North-East India

The narration of one of my favorite rides to North-East, which I undertook to attend the BOBMC (Brotherhood of Bulleteers Motorcycling Consortium), ‘Rider Mania’

One Stop Destination for Globetrotters Sri Lanka
One-Stop Destination For Globetrotters: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, with its diverse landscapes, rich history, and warm hospitality, has a way of captivating the soul. It is truly a traveller’s haven.

Dhanyakuria—a Village of Architectural Wonders! 
Dhanyakuria—a Village of Architectural Wonders! 

This village and its palaces seem to be straight out of a fairy tale, making it an intriguing subject to explore, particularly its history.

Timber and Time: Chatham Saw Mill, Port Blair
Timber and Time: Chatham Saw Mill, Port Blair

Established in 1883 by the British colonial administration, the timber produced at the mill was used locally and was ferried across the seas as well.

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