Deshi First

Deshi First

A walk down 'pop' lane

How does one define culture, and essentially 'pop culture'? Never mind the academicians as there is no true consensus.

5y ago

The great fish debate: to fry or not before cooking it!

It was the usual hangout. And of course a heated debate began out of the blue. The topic of discussion – is fish tastier when fried

5y ago

Surviving the test of time: Of shops and legacies

Long before he became a 'darwan' at Viqarunnisa Noon School and College, he used to work as an apprentice under one Muslim Miah,

5y ago

Once upon a time

Over the decades, children's fairy tales and stories have evolved significantly. From Hans Christian Anderson's classics to the Grimm's

5y ago

Thakurma's stories: Bengali lit for children

The origin and development of Bengali literature for children can be dated back to the times when colonial modernity began to

5y ago

Stitched in time: The saga of Nakshi Kantha

The Europeans may have lauded masterpieces of tapestry, but the iconic 'Nakshi Kantha' is a canvas indigenous to Bengal that holds a

5y ago

Zero chemicals; hero toiletries!

You get up in the morning, brush your teeth, and gargle with your mouth wash, all the while thinking about the lunch meeting and

5y ago

The Pratapaditya Trail / Finding Bangladesh

In this short article, I humbly attempt to engage the readers and equip them with some facts about olden Bangladesh that once were

5y ago

Explaining community supported agriculture

Who does not want a piece of unadulterated farm-fresh produce served right on the table? Today, due to increased awareness

5y ago

Jibanananda: A lingering consciousness

I was introduced to Jibanananda in 1999. In December of the penultimate year of the last millennium, I became 18; Jibanananda Das had just turned 100 in February.

5y ago

Folk musical instruments of the land

Melody is part of the Bangladeshi DNA, and no melody is complete without an instrument to go with it. Words often do not need a place as the sound of the bamboo flute mingles into the moonlight.

5y ago

Reviving the katan

A peacock blue katan with paisley motifs, a blushing girl in her pony tails, and a black teep —that about sums up one of my favourite

5y ago

Truly Bangladesh

Our identity is our truth. But the search for one's identity is anything but easy. It's because identity itself is not as straightforward a

5y ago

Khadi diaries

“When they sell, copper turns to gold but when we do, that very same gold becomes dust…”

5y ago

Biased for a cause

The cuckoo's call is ushering Spring, our favourite season. Once again, the premises of Charukola will fill with activities; cheerful women with garlands around their necks and gerbera blooms neatly tucked behind their ears will become a common sight.

5y ago