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
The Singh Who Loves Singing Tagore’s Songs
BY RUCHIRA GHOSH “If music be the food of love, play on…” Shakespeare wrote aeons ago. The ultimate truth of human life. Apparently Param Kalyan Singh, popular Kolkata-based crooner upholds this thought in letter and spirit. The genial, affable Sardarji’s passionate romance with Rabindra Sangeet /Tagore’s Songs began nearly fifteen years ago. A proverbial late bloomer Singh has done rather well for himself. Significantly he prefers … Continue reading The Singh Who Loves Singing Tagore’s Songs
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
Dahi Vada
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The Magic Mantra
Posture: Sit in a comfortable meditative posture. Mudra: Lift your hands to the level of your heart, palms up, elbows relaxed by your sides. Form a shallow cup of your hands by placing the sides of your hands together from the base of the palms to the tips of the Mercury fingers (pinkies). All the fingers are together but not rigid. Open the thumbs out away from … Continue reading The Magic Mantra
Poetry – As a Quest for Inner Meaning
BY DR KAUSTAV BHATTACHARYYA Recently I hosted a poetry event titled ‘Poetry as a quest for inner meaning’ and had to make a brief speech elucidating the basic understanding and principles of Poetry in the context of the title. While preparing my notes, since the title had philosophical undertones I turned towards my favourite Indian philosopher Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and his brilliant treatise on Rabindranath … Continue reading Poetry – As a Quest for Inner Meaning
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
Varanasi – A Journey of the Soul
BY PANCHALI SINGH ANAND 3 Different eras, 3 different names Kashi in ancient Sanskrit, Benaras in Hindi or Varanasi as its now widely known is one of the oldest cities in the world, dating as far back as the 11th century BCE. It is regarded as the spiritual capital of the Hindus and is located on the banks of the revered river of Ganga or … Continue reading Varanasi – A Journey of the Soul
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
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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