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Image Source: Festival of the Goddess Durga at Calcutta by Alexis Soltykoff (1859)
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Binodini Theatre: Reclaiming Over 140-Years-Old Legacy of The Star of Star Theatre
Binodini Dasi was pioneer in Bengal theatre but she was betrayed by her people. She was given justice years…
Nobin Chandra Das: Pioneer of Bengali Rasgulla and Sweets
Nobin Chandra Das invented the world famous Bengali rasgulla. Read about the story behind the birth of this delicious…
Jatra: Folk Theatre Of Bengal That Promoted Nationalism
Jatra is a popular folk theatre of Bengal and a living musical and theatrical heritage of Bengal. Read how…
Homosexuality in Ancient India: Queer Stories You Were Never Told
Two Queens Sharing A Drink (Source) In 1861, the British introduced Section 377 that decriminalised sexual activity committed “against…
Boteh: Indian Tradition But Not Made In India
Boteh or buta is a motif popular in India. But its origins lies outside of India in Iran. Read…
Amrita Sher-Gil: ‘Not-So-Indian’ Indian Rebel Painter
Amrita Sher-Gil was half-Indian in origin but a true Indian at her heart. Read how she used her paintings…