Speaking Art Exhibition: Giving Voice to Young Artists

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH Early winter in Delhi, the National Capital, is always regarded by Delhiwallahs (local inhabitants) as a harbinger of glad tidings. This time was no different. One of the first major events was the Speaking Art Fair, held at the prestigious National School of Drama in central Delhi. Organized by a Gurugram-based NGO of the same name, the five-day event witnessed a heavy … Continue reading Speaking Art Exhibition: Giving Voice to Young Artists

Guitar-Happy Guy with a Mission: To Enrich Kids Musically

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH At first glance, Subhashish Ghosh comes across as the quintessential friendly neighbour—polite, helpful, and always ready to lend a hand. Rarely seen without his beloved guitar, he treats it as an extension of himself, a lifeline that fuels his passion. Though he earns his livelihood in the corporate world, Subhashish lives and breathes music. Hailing from a modest middle-class family in the … Continue reading Guitar-Happy Guy with a Mission: To Enrich Kids Musically

Nilannjana Ghosh: The Flame of Music in Her Heart

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH (Fourth in the series on prominent vocalists in the National Capital) They say, “Charity begins at home.” For Nilannjana Ghosh, replace ‘charity’ with ‘music’, and you have her fascinating story. A Musical Lineage Nilannjana’s first brush with music came from her father, Manoj Kumar Mondol, and his musically gifted family. Her grandmother was a Western music singer, her grandfather an accomplished violinist, … Continue reading Nilannjana Ghosh: The Flame of Music in Her Heart