Tag: Rabindranath Tagore
Mithun Chakraborty as Kabuliwala: A Misfit in the Tapestry of Tagore’s Timeless Tale
Sandip Ray, eminent journalist Roshmila Bhattacharya, and I were discussing Bengali cinema at the Ray residence. I informed them that I was unhappy with...
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. Rakhis were reserved throughout...
Is there any difference between Independence and Freedom?
"True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what's right"
The powerful words from Brigham Young are bound to instill some serious insight in...
Vivekananda Never Encouraged Fanaticism
Swami Vivekananda after the iconic Chicago Conference declared belief in astrology was proof of high-level superstition in Hinduism. He stood like the Rock of...
Was Poush Mela politicised to polarise votes in Bengal?
Kolkata: Visva Bharati University (VBU) while celebrating its centenary year chose to break away from its century-old tradition of hosting the Poush Mela on...
PM Modi’s Independence Day speech: A roadmap to one party- one leader rule
Adaroniyo Pradhan Mantriji,
PM Modi
Badhai Ho, Sriman!
Your Independence Day speech at Red Fort ramp has endeared you to me more since it provided me a...