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