Kolkata, the city of joy, our country’s cultural capital is famous for a lot of things. Every day thousands of tourists come here. It was here, in this city, that Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa established Dakshineshwar, a temple for Devi Kali, on the banks of the sacred river Ganga. Bengalis in general, are huge devotees of Goddess Kali and so this place experiences a huge … [Read more...]
Students Lathicharged In UGC Premises, As Modi Sells Education. And This Is How He’s Doing It!
25 days of protests. Spending chilly nights outside the UGC premises. Dharnas. “Baat karo, Bahar aao, Bahar aao”, ka naara outside the HRD ministry. Marches. Lathi charge. Biased media coverage. WHY? UGC announced the cancellation of the whole set of fellowships given to the students engaged in the research at the M. Phil and Ph. D level. Not only has this, the Modi Govt, … [Read more...]
Netaji’s Kolkata Connection And Declassification Of Files – There Is Still So Much To Know
The 18th of September was a revolutionary day for India and especially Bengal. The underrated national hero and freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose grabbed the centre stage once again. There had been crucial debates regarding his final years and how his life ended (or not). Due to lack of proper evidence, Netaji always remained as a big question in the minds of people. Due … [Read more...]
The Demand For Equality In Local Trains Of Kolkata – A Mess That Has To Be Tackled Soon
Living in the outskirts of Kolkata, the biggest challenge in my life was the ‘journey’ that I had to cover every day. Being the only child of a middle class Bengali family aspirations were high and therefore the endeavour to achieve them slowly built in. For my schooling and after that higher education I had to travel a long way daily and till date do so. Few know that the … [Read more...]
How Unnecessary Strikes And Protests Slow Down Kolkata Almost Every Other Day!
A sudden strike occurrence or a ruckus created by the mob on the roads once in a while can prove out to be a good thing, as it sends a breeze of relief that maybe today we could get a day off from office, and can enjoy a surprise holiday at our homes. Sadly, that isn’t the case in my city, Kolkata. Compared to any other state of our country, the inhabitants of Kolkata suffer … [Read more...]