What Happens After the Conference Ends? Stories from the Table, Not the Podium
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t was lunchtime and participants had gathered outside the National University Hall to collect their food. The organisers wanted people […]
Art & Culture
Jamal Ahmed ‘Jamal’: A 98-Year-Old Poet Who Met Gandhi, Donated Land and Advocates for Unity
Jamal Ahmed ‘Jamal’, a 98-year-old hotelier and poet from Kolkata, is a philanthropist who donated land in Bihar for a government hospital. Known for his poetry promoting communal harmony, he reflects on meeting Mahatma Gandhi in 1947 and continues to inspire with his advocacy for peace and unity.
Valentine’s Day Is Not A Christian Festival: Forget the Church, February 14 Has Wilder Roots
Valentine’s Day isn’t a Christian tradition—it has ancient pagan roots in Rome’s Lupercalia festival. The Church rebranded it, replacing love deities with Saint Valentine. Similar to India’s Kamadeva, love’s symbols transcend cultures. So why the outrage? Let’s explore how February 14 became a global celebration of romance and affection.
From Prophet Ibrahim’s Devotion to Modern Celebrations: Understanding Eid ul Adha
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ost of us are aware that Eid ul Zoha or Eid-ul-Adha — also known as Bakri-Id — celebrates the unflinching
Cultural Capital Without a Crown: The Case for Kolkata’s Modern Art Museum
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]oday, on International Museum Day, I was invited by K-MoMA, Kolkata Museum of Modern Art, an organisation that was created
From Kolkata to Kerala: A Journey Through India’s New Year Festivities
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n Bengal, the New Year’s Day, Poila Boisakh, was originally set by the Surya Siddhanta during the reign of Raja
Eid-ul-Fitr’s Message of Brotherhood for a Divided World
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]amzan or Ramadan, a month of severe self control distinguishes Muslims from the rest. It ends now with Eid-ul-Fitr for
Can Rs 99 Change Your Life? The Rise of Sultan, the Kurta King
Kolkata: They say that a lion before making the final leap takes a step back. In ways similar to it,
Capital abuzz! Padma Bhushan Pandit Bhatt to lead symphony for Tagore in “Kasturi”
Delhi: The capital buzzed with anticipation for a unique cultural evening. On March 12th, the prestigious Kamani Auditorium would host
The journey from being called a sissy to becoming India’s highest paid motivational speaker
Kolkata: “Today you all are watching me not because I am smarter than any of you, or I am more