“It is 11 oʼclock and Rohan has not come home,” wondered Leena. She was 57 years old. She has a son of 20, named Rohan. Everything was at peace in their lives except the fact that Leena was suffering from brain cancer and it was not known to her son.Leena sat on her rocking chair worrying about...
An art exhibition was held by a group of young female enterprising artists who are based out of Kolkata from December 6 to December 8, 2019 in the Jamini Roy Gallery of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). These budding artists showcased their unique artwork which attempted to represent...
The first ever day and night test match in India was recently concluded at the Eden Gardens Ground in Kolkata. The fact that India won the match comprehensively, made things even better for the home crowd. The contest wrapped up in the third day as Bangladesh's challenge fizzled out in the fac...
Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre & Research Institute in collaboration with Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers celebrated “Children’s Day” with the pediatric cancer patients and survivors at the auditorium of the hospital. Dr. Arnab Gupta, Director, Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre & Research Institute and ...
Stephan Hilpert is a documentary filmmaker based in Berlin, Germany. His films ‘Deutsche Bahn - Last Minute’ and ‘Mitsubishi - A World Without Electricity’ have won a number of critical accolades. In his latest film ‘Congo Calling’, he deals with one of the most vulnerable regions on ear...
“I recently bought a book at a 32% discount from Amazon. I am convinced that no book store will give me this kind of discount. Since it is an expensive book, the discount really matters,” said Anwesha Ray, a postgraduate in English. She added, “When I was frantically searching for Fatima Bhutt...
On October 23, SREI Foundation organised an interactive session to commemorate the ‘World Values Week’ at Shivananda Hall, Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark. Swami Suparnananda Maharaj, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Kolkata; Dr. H.P. Kanoria, Chairman SREI ...
The author Shubhra Shah launched her second book “Leatherback and the Strange Place” at ICCR, Kolkata on September 28, 2019. The book was released by the author along with Rupkatha Sarkar (Principal of La Martiniere for Girls, Kolkata), Dr. J. R Ram, a psychiatrist and Shruti Mohta, a campaigner...
Amidst widespread protests from doctors and medical bodies, the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill, 2019, was signed into a law by President Ram Nath Kovind on August 8, 2019. However, it will only be clear in the future if the new legislation is successful in bridging the gaps that exist in the...
One is reminded of Charles Dickens’ The Old Curiosity Shop as one steps into Russel Exchange, a 79-year-old auction house at Russell Street in Kolkata. Everything – clothes, furniture, sculptures, chandeliers, crockeries – is saleable in Russel Exchange. A garment auction is held here every Th...
