Rabindranath

THE SHELF / 6 essential Rabindranaths you should read

One does not need to remember Rabindranath on the occasion of the anniversary of his death—22 Srabon or August 7 to be precise.

The ‘Karar Oi Louho Kopat’ controversy

The makers of "Pippa" could have chosen singers with prior experience of rendering Nazrul Islam’s songs.

Foraying into Tagore’s short stories

It is important to set unconventional examples at the time that they are written; Tagore’s work did this.

OPINION / Are you what you read?

Few experiences in life can prepare us to be more sensitive, more inclusive, and generally kinder human beings than reading.

Badhon and the dazzling jamdanis in Rabindranath Ekhane Kokhono Khete Ashenni

I watched the web series for three main reasons — my undying affection for thrillers written by Bengali writers (this particular one also had a hint of supernatural thrown into it – talk about luck!). For the protagonists of the series, played by favourites (colossal fan of Azmeri Haque Badhon and Rahul Bose).

Rabindra Jayanti celebrated across the country

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina termed Rabindranath the poet of the humane soul, as she inaugurated the three-day Rabindra festival at the Shahzadpur Pilot School in Sirajganj on Friday morning, marking the 154th birth anniversary of the Nobel laureate poet.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

6 essential Rabindranaths you should read

One does not need to remember Rabindranath on the occasion of the anniversary of his death—22 Srabon or August 7 to be precise.

November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023

The ‘Karar Oi Louho Kopat’ controversy

The makers of "Pippa" could have chosen singers with prior experience of rendering Nazrul Islam’s songs.

May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023

Foraying into Tagore’s short stories

It is important to set unconventional examples at the time that they are written; Tagore’s work did this.

April 8, 2023
April 8, 2023

Are you what you read?

Few experiences in life can prepare us to be more sensitive, more inclusive, and generally kinder human beings than reading.

August 26, 2021
August 26, 2021

Badhon and the dazzling jamdanis in Rabindranath Ekhane Kokhono Khete Ashenni

I watched the web series for three main reasons — my undying affection for thrillers written by Bengali writers (this particular one also had a hint of supernatural thrown into it – talk about luck!). For the protagonists of the series, played by favourites (colossal fan of Azmeri Haque Badhon and Rahul Bose).

May 9, 2015
May 9, 2015

Rabindra Jayanti celebrated across the country

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina termed Rabindranath the poet of the humane soul, as she inaugurated the three-day Rabindra festival at the Shahzadpur Pilot School in Sirajganj on Friday morning, marking the 154th birth anniversary of the Nobel laureate poet.