May 24th marks a significant day in the realm of music—an occasion to commemorate the remarkable life and contributions of the legendary Bob Dylan. Born as Robert Allen Zimmerman in 1941, this enigmatic singer, composer, and poet has left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of the 20th and 21st centuries. On his birthday,…
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Taramati Baradari – A Musical Heaven
Have you ever visited any Inn? If yes, then you are aware how what an inn looks like. If you were not that lucky to see any inn even till now, then let me tell you, it was the only option for travelers to spend some time while moving to their destination. Like any other…
Uunchai – Yes to Life
Year 2012, Durgapur in West Bengal; around 170 km from Kolkata. On a lazy Monday afternoon, due to a sudden break from the office; I found myself inside the nearby Inox for a Bengali movie. It was Chitrangada, one of the masterpieces of Rituporno Ghosh. Count me, it was only 9 viewers in the…
Tipu Sultan Summer Palace – Nandi Hills
If you are in Bangalore and have never seen the sunrise from Nandi Hills, then you’ve missed something. Nandi Hills is arguably the best place for a day’s hangout from Bangalore if you want peace of your mind. It’s nearby and will provide you with all the options to spend from morning to evening in…
The “Real – Reel” Bond
Sean Connery!!!!!!!!!! The name rippled me in my teens; mesmerized in youth and tore apart even at this age last year. Not sure, what to say – a myth? Or a sheer playboy? Sean Connery is the Bond; Bond is Sean Connery. Yes, keeping others in loop, tell me honestly – where you will find…
Rajarani Temple – Temple without Deity
The year was probably 2008, an afternoon at the Academy of Fine Arts (Kolkata), where I met a group of people who were going to Bhubaneswar for performing the Odissi Dance. Before that, there was no idea that Odisha holds such events in line with West Bengal and first time heard about Mukteswar and Rajarani…