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How an Adolescent Poet’s Amateurish Lyrics Became Brilliant Poetry

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH During his turbulent tumultuous teenage years, Robi (Nobel Laureate Tagore) stumbled upon  ‘Padas’ /devotional lyrics composed by ancient  Vaishnava (adherents of Lord Krishna) poets and rendered in the Maithili dialect. This genre of poetry frequently appeared from time to time in the issues of ‘Bharati’ a popular literary journal of those times. Incidentally, the culturally enriched Tagore family happened to be one of its regular subscribers. So that was … Continue reading How an Adolescent Poet’s Amateurish Lyrics Became Brilliant Poetry

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Josh: Fusion Music to Enliven Your Spirits

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH An international fusion musical band, Josh has lately been creating ripples in and around the Dutch capital of Amsterdam. The name sounds strange, no? Well, it’s got to be because in Hindi (India’s lingua franca) it is synonymous with vim, vigour, vitality, euphoria and what have you. Still foxed? Well no worries, read on…. Josh is the brainchild of Irene Sarkar, a bio scientist cum professional … Continue reading Josh: Fusion Music to Enliven Your Spirits

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The Musical Techie Who Aims for the Stars 

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH This gentleman has two distinct personalities. Five days a week he works as an electrical engineer in a high-profile multinational company, with the national (Delhi) capital region as the place of his current posting. However, as soon as the weekend dawns he is virtually transmogrified so to speak. The corporate gear packed way, you are likely to see him in his casual avatar denim and tee shirts; with his guitar … Continue reading The Musical Techie Who Aims for the Stars 

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Upholding Musical Traditions of Tagore & Their Legendary Aunt

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH Priyam Mukherji and Ritapa Bhattacharya have been buddies since primary school. Added to this is the fact that they are family-friends-cum-neighbours. Together they live in the (still fairly) pristine surroundings of Vishwa Bharati  (aka Santiniketan) the brainchild of Tagore and now a conspicuous Central University within the state of West Bengal, India. They share a common lifelong passion for Rabindra sangeet (Tagore’s lyrics). To crown it all, … Continue reading Upholding Musical Traditions of Tagore & Their Legendary Aunt

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Chandrabali

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH Once upon a time, there was a pretty little girl who was rather shy and introvert. Having no playmates or siblings she would keep herself occupied with reading story books meant for children alongside academics and a smattering of music. Fast forward to many years later… the little one (transformed into a lovely lady) is now Chandrabali Rudra Dutta a renowned vocalist with keen interest … Continue reading Chandrabali

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