BY DOMINIC WIGHTMAN When business summoned me back to Bahrain, I felt a curious excitement at the prospect of exploring a region I had only glimpsed twice before. As an Englishman, used to the temperate climate and green, rolling hills of home, Bahrain presents itself as a stark yet fascinating contrast with its arid deserts, towering skyscrapers, and a culture profoundly different from our own. … Continue reading Business in Bahrain
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
BY DOMINIC WIGHTMAN The sun sets over the Red Sea near Jeddah, casting long shadows and painting the sky in hues of gold and crimson. As I stand here, an Englishman far from home, I feel the winds of change blowing through this ancient port city. This land, known best for its vast oil reserves, is now at an intersection, advancing towards a future driven … Continue reading Englishman in the Sands
BY RUCHIRA GHOSH A Graphic Designer-Turned Astrologer India is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most powerful economies, boasting nuclear power and recently sending an unmanned spacecraft to the Moon. Yet, many Indians remain deeply invested in astrology. From birth to death, astrology significantly influences their lives. They meticulously consider moon phases, planetary alignments, lucky days, auspicious times, and eclipses before undertaking significant activities such … Continue reading She Wears Many Hats
BY RUCHIRA GHOSH Indian classical dances are highly venerated by cultural aficionados and the general public worldwide. The legendary dancers of yesteryears have left the limelight behind them, “yielding place to new.” Their progeny and outstanding disciples are striding forward to showcase their talent, more importantly, to uphold and sustain the sacred traditions bequeathed to them by their mentors. Here we portray two contemporary dancers, … Continue reading Passionate Romance with Indian Classical Dances
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
BY DR KAUSTAV BHATTACHARYYA The news of the tragic demise of Mr. Rathikant Basu, a distinguished civil servant and pioneer of Indian private television, came through Twitter. His genteel demeanor, marked by a calm smile, seemed to stare at me. Tributes are pouring in from the media fraternity and the wider establishment, extolling his role in ushering in the era of Satellite Television and redefining … Continue reading The Charming Civil Servant I Knew: Mr. Rathikant Basu Farewell and Adieu!
BY RUCHIRA GHOSH Many years ago, there was a pretty little girl who lived in a happy family in a city in Poland. What made her much happier was all forms of Performing Arts. While she was growing up, she began to be enchanted by Indian Classical dances… Fast forward to the present. The little girl, Zofia Lichota, is now a youthful lady and a … Continue reading Zofia Lichota
BY RUCHIRA GHOSH ‘What was a Baul (wandering minstrel) doing on the premises of JNU, an internationally acclaimed varsity in the Indian capital?’ I wondered, a little flummoxed, ever since I read and heard of him. My doubts were dispelled when I watched him perform at a public function a few weeks ago. The gentleman who goes by the name Shambhu Nath Sarkar, is middle aged, bespectacled, sporting a headful of curly hair. It was amazing to see him … Continue reading A Baul in a Metro
BY DR KAUSTAV BHATTACHARYYA International Women’s Day Celebrations…..Celebrating Indian Women Entrepreneurship. DEEPTI THE JEWELRY DESIGNER WITH DEEP INSPIRATION FROM INDIAN SPIRITUALITY & TRADITIONS…. Rarely does it happen that one is privy to an introduction which turns out to be highly interesting and talented, prompting coverage in our CSM Indian Edition. But this time around, Deepti Sudhindra turned out to be a remarkable and pleasant surprise … Continue reading A Serendipitous Find
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