Even after the Sainthood, I'm sure she would still be more popular as "Mother" Teresa for her immense contribution to the needy in this part of the nation. Mother Teresa of Calcutta would remain an [Read more...]
Not always does a young Delhiite come all the way to Kolkata to meet me and see Kolkata around. But when he does, I should make sure he sees all things clichéd, be it the Howrah Bridge or the Victoria [Read more...]
বিশ্বাসে মেলায় বস্তু || গাজন উৎসব ও চড়ক ' কৃষ্ণদেবপুর, পশ্চিম বাংলা ২০১৪ অনুবাদঃ তমোঘ্ন সরস্বতী (ছাত্র, নীল রতন সরকার মেডিক্যাল কলেজ ) ছবিঃ অনির্বাণ সাহা To read the blog post in English click [Read more...]
The Parsi Fire Temple in Kolkata is a place forbidden for any non-Parsi. But the forbidden things seem most tempting, isn't it? When the temple was under renovation last February, I decided to give [Read more...]
I hope this post finds you in good health. Even if you are not well at the moment, I'd always wish you get well soon. On that positive note, let's introduce "Bengal Write Ahead", an online writing [Read more...]
"Blessed are the ones who know how to forgive". This echoes inside my mind when deep down I feel hurt. Hurt by people, I've often referred to as family and I simply wanted to escape. I [Read more...]
My perception of Mumbai has always been of a city which is fast paced with warm but crazy people. This was my third quick visit to this city, second one in this year and the [Read more...]
"Let’s use one hash-tag to share all our experiences over social media. What should it be?" “#100FireFlies”, said the very enthusiastic Madhura. The creative soul that she is, I couldn’t [Read more...]
A few days back almost all of our social media feeds were full with pictures of pumpkins. And they were meant to be scary! Being from the land of “Kumropotash” (Translation: Not found.), I can imagine [Read more...]
Durga Puja spells trouble in my life. A lot of people asks just too many questions about my work, hair fall or for the lack of any other topic – when I plan to get married! Outside my home, it is [Read more...]