Jawhar Sircar

has been an IAS for 41 years, served as Secretary in Central Govt & CEO, Prasar Bharati. Now Rajya Sabha MP

Art & Culture

Jawhar SircarApril 14, 2024
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From Kolkata to Kerala: A Journey Through India’s New Year Festivities

In Bengal, the New Year’s Day, Poila Boisakh, was originally set by the Surya Siddhanta during the reign of Raja…
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Art & Culture

Jawhar SircarApril 10, 2024
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Eid-ul-Fitr’s Message of Brotherhood for a Divided World

Ramzan or Ramadan, a month of severe self control distinguishes Muslims from the rest. It ends now with Eid-ul-Fitr for…
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Opinion

Jawhar SircarMarch 30, 2024
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The Way the Dice Roll

“Merging capitalism with the state greases the apparatus of power by lucrative patronage networks that guarantee a piece of the…
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Inclusive India

Jawhar SircarMarch 29, 2024
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From Pagan Goddess to Chocolate Bunny: The Curious History of Easter

If Jesus Christ died so painfully on the Cross on this Friday, why do we call it ‘Good Friday’? Actually,…
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Obituary

Jawhar SircarFebruary 26, 2024
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The Man Who Made India Sing Together: A Tribute to Ameen Sayani

Just a couple of days after the sad death of the one and only Ameen Sayani, I stumbled upon a…
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Opinion

Jawhar SircarJanuary 25, 2024
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January 26th: When People Were Urged to Celebrate it as Independence Day

The roots of the celebrations on the 26th of January as our Republic Day actually go back to a very…
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Opinion

Jawhar SircarOctober 23, 2023
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Navratri May Be Different, But The Soul Of India is One

As we head to the last day of Navratri it may be good to observe how Hinduism brought together dissimilar…
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Opinion

Jawhar SircarOctober 22, 2023
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The Evolution of Durga: Tracing Her Multifaceted Origin Across Continents and Ages

Durga in her present form incorporates different streams, like Simha Vahini (the goddess who rides the lion), the Mahishasura Mardini…
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Best of Blogs

Jawhar SircarAugust 30, 2023
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Rakhis were not originally for real brothers

Many may be surprised to learn that Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan was not originally meant for real brothers and sisters.…
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Best of Blogs

Jawhar SircarJuly 29, 2023
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Muharram and the Day of Ashura

What non-Muslims refer to as Muharram is actually the day of Ashura — that is observed on the 10th day…
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