As night approaches, the city lends itself to stories of the myriad kind. The known alleys, the ones that are too busy during the day,
Built by Debendranath Tagore, Rabindranath Tagore’s father, in 1863, the Upasana Ghar is a beautiful structure with marble steps and colourful Belgian glass
A newly married husband mistakes another bride to be his own. Can you blame him as the brides (in rural heartland of India) have their
Chronicles are sagas contemplating on lost historical heritages. Hampi has been regarded as an epitome of love whereby Parvati pursued Shiva for marriage. The name
This is many books rolled into one. First and foremost, it is a book about books. It is also about bookshops, about readers, and about
Ranen Ayan Dutt, an eminent painter and illustrator, who had paintings, murals, graphics and architecture to his credit, breathed his last on 3.3.24, Sunday, night.
K. G. Subramanyan’s was a multifaceted creativity; he was a painter, muralist, sculptor, designer, writer, poet, philosopher, art thinker and educationist, and by his own
Modhera village is situated in Mehsana district of Gujarat. Its finest temple is older than the world-famous Konark temple of Odisha, which is an UNESCO
Nature, through its varied forms and colours have been an element of attraction for everyone irrespective of any specific forms. Chilika, in this context serves
Udhas spoke about his fascination with Omar Khayyam, the 11th century Persian poet, and how he roped in two scholars Zameer Qazmi and Irteza Nishat
Our accommodation was at Matha Forest Resort, nestled at the foothills of Matha Buru hills in Purulia. The only catch was that it was almost
n the year 1802, amidst the roar of the ocean, a legend was born. Not of the sea, but cradled by its rhythm, Victor Hugo,
Interestingly, of the nine, six are the Bengal Masters. Yet, like a Picasso, or a Van Gogh, why are these Masters remain relatively unknown internationally,
We knew each other well from the time I headed All India Radio and Doordarshan, as CEO, Prasar Bharati. I was his great admirer. During
From the end of November, snowfall season begins, lasting until April. Between April and November, it still experiences occasional snowfall and flurries. Periodic rain with
I vehemently argued that no other paste should enter our house except for Binaca. The sole reason was my affinity towards Binaca Geetmala on the
