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Rabindra Jayanti Celebration: A Performance Where Tagore Came Alive

On the auspicious day of Rabindra Jayanti, hundreds of people gathered round the Rabindra Bhavan at Rishra. No, not just as audience but to perform on the great stage.

Yes, Rishra Netaji Janakalyan Samity organised a grand celebration to commemorate the occasion of Tagore’s birth anniversary. And to pay homage to Kobiguru with their daring attempt to gather a hundred people together for their remarkable initiative “Soto Konthe Rabindranath” presented under the title “Oi Mohamanobo Ase”.

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Celebrating Womanhood through the Tales of the Divine Feminine || Interview with Author Dipa Sanatani on her Book “The Heart of Shiva”

The vast ocean of Indian Mythology exhibits a string of inspiring women characters who are immensely strong, brave, confident and determined. Charged with great power, they forever strive to purge the world from all evils. The legend of their victory is still celebrated by the Indians through the performance of different ceremonies.

Emerging from the depths of Hindu Myths, author Dipa Sanatani’s newly published book “The Heart of Shiva” honours that age-old tradition of celebrating the epic t...

Unveil the Soul Within || Book Review: The Heart of Shiva

“Awaken to your destiny and to the power of your True Self.”

~The Heart of Shiva, Dipa Sanatani

Life is far beyond the earthly boundaries of life and death. Life extends deep into a spiritual universe where souls stand witness to the dance of immortality. Life is that journey which implores the soul to discover its destiny and realise the power of the True Self within.

Embark on one such incredible journey of discovering your True Self with author Dipa Sanatani’s timeless creation “The Hear...

A Sip from the Historic Treasure of India || Interview With Author Rrashima Swaarup Verma on her Book “The Royal Scandal”

India has a fascinating history. Sometimes it’s romantic, sometimes poignant, and sometimes a little emotional as well. But most importantly, it’s steeped with great power, unfathomable beauty and indomitable spirit which leave a deep impact in the heart.

Rrashima Swaarup Verma’s “The Royal Scandal” embraces a bit of everything, being a historical non-fiction that digs deep into the past and brings to light an historic treasure from the depth of time.

Let’s have a little peep into the past...

Krishna: Maha Vishnu Avatar (Book Review)

“Indefinite power doesn’t come without loopholes.”

~Krishna: Maha Vishnu Avatar, Kevin Missal

Everyone wants to be powerful. But absolute power is always dangerous. Even in the hands of the most righteous of beings, be it a human or a God. But power has its own limitations, loopholes and pitfalls… one that even Lord Krishna cannot elude.

Welcome to Kelvin Missal’s ground breaking work, “Krishna: Maha Vishnu Avatar” which reimagines the time and life of Lord Krishna in a brand new avatar wh...

“They are NOT Hands, They are Musicians!” || A Magical Evening with Singer Pousali Banerjee at Ankur

On a delightful winter evening, the residents of Rishra gathered on an open field to witness a grand festivity organised by the Ankur Club. It was an evening set aside to sway our hearts to the tunes of singer and performer Pousali Banerjee. It was an evening filled with love, music and happiness. It was an evening of a dream-come-true.

Singer Pousali sure knows how to enchant her audience and keep them wound around her fingers. And not just with her melodious voice, radiant music, elegant da...

First Prize for The Worst Witch: Jill Murphy (Book Review)

“Everything’s back to normal now: Mildred Hubble the worst witch in the school, just as it should be.”

First Prize for The Worst Witch, Jill Murphy

Mildred Hubble once again heads towards Miss Crackle’s Academy for Witches with the hope to win the most prestigious honour of being the Head Girl. All she has to do is work hard, stay out of troubles and be the best in everything. A little too hard for the Worst Witch.

It gets harder when her pet dog, Star is mercilessly snatched away from her...

The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star: Jill Murphy (Book Review)

“Don’t get too excited… I’m sure she’ll manage some little disaster before too long– she usually does.”

~The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star, Jill Murphy

Mildred Hubble is surprisingly off to a good start in her new year at Miss Crackle’s Academy for Witches. But as her luck would have it, that didn’t last long. Things begin to go wrong when Mildred wishes on a shooting star.

But with the swimming pool competition approaching, Mildred can’t afford to cause any of her signature magical may...

The Worst Witch to the Rescue: Jill Murphy (Book Review)

“Oh, Mildred! Why do you always set yourself up for diaster?”

~The Worst Witch to the Rescue, Jill Murphy

Mildred Hubble begins another term at Miss Crackle’s Academy for Witches with a hope that everything will be different this time. For, she has the best holiday project ever, one that’s sure to impress everyone and erase her earlier reputation of being the Worst Witch.

But knowing her luck, something is bound to get messed up. And it soon does when her clay pot suddenly turns into a nes...

The Worst Witch Saves the Day: Jill Murphy (Book Review)

“Oh, I’m just a walking disaster area at the moment — well, all the time, really — aren’t I?”

~The Worst Witch Saves the Day, Jill Murphy

Mildred Hubble begins her third year at Miss Crackle’s Academy for Witches with a vow to prove herself as the best witch of the world, as against her earlier reputation of being the Worst Witch. Instead, she lands up with a hairstyle disaster, even before the classes can commence. But knowing Mildred, she is just getting started!

Trouble didn’t end with ...