India’s Iconic Mango Festival Turns 13

PRESS RELEASE: From Uttar Pradesh Orchards to Global Plates Celebrating Sustainability, Culinary Innovation, and Cultural Heritage Sitapur & Lucknow, India | June–July 2025— The Mango Festival, one of India’s most loved celebrations of the “King of Fruits,” has just marked its 13th anniversary with spectacular editions in Sitapur and an upcoming showcase in Lucknow on 12 & 13 July. Organized by Lucknow Farmers Market, this … Continue reading India’s Iconic Mango Festival Turns 13

Celebrating the 164th Birth Anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore

Recently, a gathering of literary and intellectually inclined individuals in Bengaluru convened at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel to celebrate the literary and cultural legacy of India’s Poet Laureate, Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, on his 164th birth anniversary. The event took place on the warm, sunny afternoon of May 10, 2025. The distinguished panel of speakers included: Dr. Kaustav Bhattacharyya, columnist for Country Squire Magazine (Indian Edition), delivered … Continue reading Celebrating the 164th Birth Anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore

A Musical Extravaganza in the Indian Capital

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH This winter, music lovers and culture enthusiasts in New Delhi and its surrounding areas were treated to a spectacular mega musical event during a chilly mid-November weekend. The inaugural World Music Concert was organized by the Bengal Association, an autonomous body dedicated to preserving Bengali language, music, and cultural heritage for millions in the diaspora. The venue for this grand occasion was … Continue reading A Musical Extravaganza in the Indian Capital

Beethoven’s 9th Symphony – Friedrich Schiller The Poet & The Composer

BY DR KAUSTAV BHATTACHARYYA Recently a literary evening was hosted by the Hotel Den located in Whitefield, Bengaluru with the occasion being the bicentennial or 200th Anniversary of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony and made special by the presence of German Professor and academic Dr. Juana Christina von Stein on her debut visit to India.  Dr. Juana von Stein was the Guest Speaker on the occasion which … Continue reading Beethoven’s 9th Symphony – Friedrich Schiller The Poet & The Composer

A Poetic and Lyrical ‘Journey’ Called Life

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH It was a rather interesting evening that would remain etched in my mind forever. After a resounding success in early May this year in Kolkata, Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee, the well-known and immensely popular interdisciplinary artist, decided to stage his latest oeuvre, “Journeys,” at the National Capital a few days later. And it was a good thing he did, for his popularity in … Continue reading A Poetic and Lyrical ‘Journey’ Called Life

A Philosophical Journey at The Sheraton

BY DR KAUSTAV BHATTACHARYYA Good evening! Namaskara, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you very much, Sanjay, for the kind introduction, and a warm thanks to the entire Whitefield Sheraton team and Sonia, the Marketing Communications Manager. I am absolutely delighted this evening to introduce the theme of this literary program with Dr. Aseem Shrivastava as the Guest Speaker. His Himalayan retreat in the majestic silence of … Continue reading A Philosophical Journey at The Sheraton

Namma Bangalore – Shoba Narayan – Book Launch & Discussion

BY DR KAUSTAV BHATTACHARYYA ‘Namma Bangalore’ is a freshly published bestselling book by the prolific Bengaluru author Shoba Narayan which has been making waves in the literary and intellectual world. At a recent literary afternoon event held at the plush, five-star Hotel The Oberoi in the city eminent citizens of Bengaluru gathered for a Literary Afternoon to launch and discuss the book ‘Namma Bangalore along … Continue reading Namma Bangalore – Shoba Narayan – Book Launch & Discussion

Loving & Literature – Bengaluru

BY CSM INDIA STAFF WRITER Recently a literary evening was held at the Hotel Den located in Whitefield in the city of Bengaluru hosted by the General Manager Mr. Vinesh Gupta and Dr. Kaustav Bhattacharyya of Country Squire Magazine India Edition fame. The theme of the evening was ‘Loving and Living Literature’ with a galaxy of esteemed panellists who were all accomplished professionals in their field … Continue reading Loving & Literature – Bengaluru

Ritz Carlton Bangalore Hosts Tagore Event

The city of Bengaluru witnesses a very special Cultural Evening event on the 27th May whose theme was something very dear to most of our hearts, about the Poet Laureate Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore and exploring his oeuvre through his Poetry, Philosophy and his role as an Universal Humanist and was titled ‘A Discussion on Poet Laureate Rabindranath Tagore: The Poet, Philosopher and Humanist’. The stage … Continue reading Ritz Carlton Bangalore Hosts Tagore Event

MAVA

CSMI STAFF WRITER MAVA (Men Against Violence and Abuse) is India’s pioneering organization which comprises of sensitive young men of 18 to 25 years, fresh out of college and universities standing together to prevent gender-based violence against women. Having been mentored by the MAVA team on many gender and equality matters, these enthusiastic young men use out-of- the-box methods like interactive workshops, annual cultural magazines, … Continue reading MAVA