In a lecture, Rabindranath proclaimed, “I hope that some dreamer will spring from among you and preach a message of love and therewith, overcoming all differences..."
A Tagore lullaby triggers a vivid childhood memory of a monsoon boat ride, exploring how soft, emotional songs — beyond traditional lullabies — soothe sleep through rhythm, parental love, and deep, subconscious emotional conditioning.
Today, on 25th Boishakh, the 164th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the legacy of his music continues to echo far and wide- not just in the hearts of Bengalis, but across the cinematic landscapes of both Bengal and Bollywood. While his poetry and songs remain an inseparable part of everyday life, Rabindra Sangeet has also found a cherished place in both Bengali and Hindi cinema, often adapted, referenced, or directly used to elevate cinematic storytelling.
Thank you, Gurudev, for making the finite journey of my life an infinite experience!
Television channels across the nation are offering a rich array of special programming to honor his literary legacy
Anyone familiar with Bangladesh and its culture knows how important his poems and songs are in celebrating our heritage.
The Shahzadpur Kacharibari, a mansion within Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral estate in Sirajganj, continues to preserve the legacy of the Nobel Laureate poet
Adapted from Rabindranath Tagore’s classic short story, “Denapaona” marks Emon’s feature film after a good while. Dighi was confirmed as the lead character, Nirupama, at the start of the year. Emon officially joined the cast this week and announced that filming is scheduled to begin next month.
Veteran actor Prabir Mitra has been hospitalised due to severe health issues. Facing complications from oxygen deficiency and other ailments, he was admitted to a private medical facility in the capital on December 22. His younger son, Sifat Islam, confirmed the news to the daily Prothom Alo.
There was a time when Dipika Debnath sang Rabindranath Tagore songs. “My husband liked to listen. The neighbours
John Keats (1795-1821) and Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), two great idealists...
Men and women adorning the bright basanti (yellow) colour are swarming Dhaka University campus, Ramna Park and the streets of Dhaka interlaced with the music of Rabindranath’s songs and the sound of drums to receive the arrival of Basanta.
A Chinese publisher pulls a translation of Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore's poems after it sparked controversy for racy content.
When Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in 1899, the rays of Robi (Bangla for sun) had already reached distant corners of Bangla literature. Nazrul himself was a great fan of Rabindranath. Nazrul sent his poem 'Tirtho-Pothik' to Rabindranath expressing his awe and excitement at his writing and for being remembered by him. Rabindranath, in turn, welcomed Nazrul's powerful arrival in Bangla literature and blessed him on the publication of his first bi-weekly literary publication Dhumketu, expressing confidence in Nazrul's ability to banish darkness and awaken people with his writings.
The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre presents Swastika Mukhopadhyay in an evening of songs of five famous poets of Bengal titled "Panchakabir Gaan".
Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre organises ‘Tagore in Sufiana’, a fusion based musical programme on Tagore's poetry and Sufi music accompanied with the classical tune of sitar and tabla.
Marking the 74 th death anniversary of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) arranged a programme, featuring discussion, recitation, rendition of songs and dance recital, on August 6 at its Music and Dance Centre auditorium.
Rabindranath's music has inspired all kinds of musicians in this part of the world for decades. Both lyrically and melodically, Rabindra Sangeet's appeal has transcended beyond just the purist practitioners – to creative young musicians who have interpreted the songs, keeping the essence of Rabindra Sangeet intact.
In 1890, when he was 29 years old, Rabindranath Tagore first came to Shahzadpur (now under Sirajganj district) from Kolkata to
