BY RUCHIRA GHOSH On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the 8th of March, it would be highly appropriate to take a retrospective look at Feminism and Liberalism in the context of Indian Women. In this context I firmly believe that my countrymen owe a lot to our erstwhile Colonial rulers. Innumerable hardcore chauvinistic Indians feel proud of and boast about India being one of the most … Continue reading Feminism in India: A Lookback
BY RASHMI GHODGAONKAR Brazil’s Booming Trade Partnership with India Brazil and India, two economic powerhouses in their own right, have fostered a robust trading relationship over the years. While their trade encompasses various sectors, the exchange of precious commodities like diamonds and gold stands out as a glittering example of their economic synergy. In recent years, Brazil’s export of diamonds and gold to India has … Continue reading Diamonds and Gold Shine Bright
Ingredients Spice Blend Method 1. For the spice blend, dry-roast spices and dried chillies in a frypan over low heat for 2-3 minutes or until aromatic and slightly darkened. Using a mortar and pestle, grind the roasted spice mixture to a fine powder.2. Add coconut to the pan and dry-roast over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 5-6 minutes or until golden. Transfer roasted coconut to … Continue reading Mangalorean Chicken Curry
BY RUCHIRA GHOSH For all lovers of Tagore’s musical creations, the departing year (2023) will go down in history as a memorable one. By sheer coincidence, two doyens of Rabindrasangeet stepped into their centenary years in the last quarter of 2023. On October 12, a cluster of singers, musicians and music lovers from Kolkata and the rest of West Bengal mustered strong at Santiniketan, Bolpur, (WB) to … Continue reading Musical Milestones: Two Nightingales Turning 100
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
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
BY DR KAUSTAV BHATTACHARYYA SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RUPTURE – A PRICE FOR GENERATIONS TO PAY HINDERING CULTURE. In a recent conversation with a Bengaluru corporate philanthropist, I was speaking about the pitiable state of culture and scholarship in certain societies despite a glorious past and attributed it to the very severe ‘Rupture’ with tradition and legacy of the past which occurred due to the sharp … Continue reading Rupture
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
BY DR KAUSTAV BHATTACHARYYA AT THE COURT OF KOREA – NOT SO UNDIPLOMATIC MEMORIES William Sands was assigned to an advisory role at the tender age of 25 to the Emperor of Korea after spending a few years on a US diplomatic mission to the Far-East region, which was the turning point or milestone in his diplomatic career. As John Hay his Secretary of State … Continue reading The Chronicles of William Sands
BY ANTONIA FILMER The newly released book Cold War 2.0 completes the author’s 2023 trilogy, all three are connected by his take on foreign policy. Prof Nalapat is India’s first professor of geopolitics, since 1999 he has been the UNESCO Peace Chair at Manipal University, and has concentrated much of his effort at keeping peace between states in conflict. This last book is a feast of historical … Continue reading Cold War 2.0
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