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#Perspective / No songs this year: When Kolkata’s spirit pauses for Durga Pujo

This year, Kolkata's Puja will be solemn, omitting traditional festivities and community gatherings due to a recent heinous crime. The focus shifts to hope for justice and safer days, reflecting the festival's true spirit amid ongoing grief.

CREATIVE NONFICTION / The tall and short of it

It feels like only two days ago that my dadu was still here, worrying I’d always be too short like her.

Asif Islam’s ‘Nirvana’ trailer stuns with its silent storytelling

The much-anticipated trailer for "Nirvana", a haunting black-and-white film, has finally dropped. Directed by Asif Islam, the 85-minute feature stands out not just for its monochrome aesthetic but also for its decision to forgo dialogue entirely. Instead, the film relies solely on visual storytelling to unravel the quiet, profound lives of three factory workers.

October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024

No songs this year: When Kolkata’s spirit pauses for Durga Pujo

This year, Kolkata's Puja will be solemn, omitting traditional festivities and community gatherings due to a recent heinous crime. The focus shifts to hope for justice and safer days, reflecting the festival's true spirit amid ongoing grief.

September 28, 2024
September 28, 2024

The tall and short of it

It feels like only two days ago that my dadu was still here, worrying I’d always be too short like her.

September 17, 2024
September 17, 2024

Asif Islam’s ‘Nirvana’ trailer stuns with its silent storytelling

The much-anticipated trailer for "Nirvana", a haunting black-and-white film, has finally dropped. Directed by Asif Islam, the 85-minute feature stands out not just for its monochrome aesthetic but also for its decision to forgo dialogue entirely. Instead, the film relies solely on visual storytelling to unravel the quiet, profound lives of three factory workers.