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Aesthetics

A Review of Indian Aesthetics and Applications in the Vishnudharmottara Purana (Part 1)

My initial encounter with the Vishnudharmottara Purana occurred while pursuing a diploma in Indian aesthetics at Ramakrishna Mission, Golpark. Despite...
May 29, 2025
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Indian Poetics

Introduction to Indian Poetics: In Search of a Literary Universe (Part-1)

Hello, friends of literature and lovers of the word! Today, as I sit down to write this on February 21, 2025, I’m thrilled to invite you into a worl...
May 29, 2025
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My Journey with Natyashastra

My Journey with Natyashastra (Part 1): A Personal Academic Exploration

A decade ago, in March 2013, I visited Manish Da’s (Manish Mitra, the director of the Kasba Arghya theatre group) home for the first time for a lu...
May 29, 2025
997

My Journey with Natyashastra (Part 2): Philosophy Beyond Performance

Natyashastra is not merely a handbook or manual for the art of Theatre; it is a philosophy that speaks of Purushartha (the four aims of human life) wi...
May 29, 2025
892

My Journey with Natyashastra (Part 3): The Complete Training Manual

Without further preamble, let us now consider the chapters and topics of the Natya Shastra. For until we know exactly which aspects are being discusse...
May 29, 2025
896

My Journey with Natyashastra (Part 4): The Sacred Purpose of Art

No matter how much Sri Krishna directs towards Brahmajnana in the Gita and advises against desiring the fruits of one’s actions, if Arjuna did not f...
May 29, 2025
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Natyasastra

My Journey with Natyashastra (Part 1): A Personal Academic Exploration

A decade ago, in March 2013, I visited Manish Da’s (Manish Mitra, the director of the Kasba Arghya theatre group) home for the first time for a lu...
May 29, 2025
997

My Journey with Natyashastra (Part 2): Philosophy Beyond Performance

Natyashastra is not merely a handbook or manual for the art of Theatre; it is a philosophy that speaks of Purushartha (the four aims of human life) wi...
May 29, 2025
892

My Journey with Natyashastra (Part 3): The Complete Training Manual

Without further preamble, let us now consider the chapters and topics of the Natya Shastra. For until we know exactly which aspects are being discusse...
May 29, 2025
896

My Journey with Natyashastra (Part 4): The Sacred Purpose of Art

No matter how much Sri Krishna directs towards Brahmajnana in the Gita and advises against desiring the fruits of one’s actions, if Arjuna did not f...
May 29, 2025
901
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Novel

A Memoir of Kaurav (Chapter 1): The Night Journey

Chapter 1: The Night Journey The applause had died hours ago, but its echo lingered in the empty auditorium like dust settling after a storm. The cri...
May 29, 2025
376

A Memoir of Kaurav (Chapter 2): The Dream of Cards and Dice

Chapter 2: The Dream of Cards and Dice The bus station materialized around him at dusk, though he could not remember the journey there. The familiar ...
May 29, 2025
385

A Memoir of Kaurav (Chapter 3): The Arithmetic of Exhaustion

Chapter 3: The Arithmetic of Exhaustion Kaurav found himself calculating the days like a prisoner marking time on a cell wall. January 3rd had been t...
May 29, 2025
334

A Memoir of Kaurav (Chapter 4): The Question Without Answer

Chapter 4: The Question Without Answer The discomfort had lasted for hours after that first viewing, a persistent ache like hunger or homesickness. A...
May 29, 2025
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Opinions

The Betrayal of Reason: Political Islam, Intellectual Decay, and the Crisis of Indian Civilization

The Khilafat Movement and Its Legacy in Indian Politics The Khilafat Movement marked the beginning of political Islam in India, representing early at...
May 29, 2025
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Of Secular Masks and Silent Wars

There is no ambiguity here. Who is secular and who is a terror apologist—these things are as clear as water. Some people actually get paid ₹6000 a...
May 29, 2025
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Poems

Four Poems by Rik Amrit

Archaeological Below my pillow, tram lines run their course,And beside them, a new crematorium burns el...
May 29, 2025
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From Ajanta to 1947: Unfolding India's Independence in Verse

69 th Independence DayIs it the mural of Ajanta or India’s map? We debatedwhich held greater artistic m...
May 29, 2025
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Kolkata

Know that time has healed your wounds,Yet you dread the scars.Even now, when the Bāula sings,Your morning dishevelment holds only silence…Whom do y...
May 29, 2025
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The Last Adolescence

I cannot grasp this bohemian life—Wandering all day, seeking refuge..Sometimes resting upon your shoulders,To find solace, at times I escape into my...
May 29, 2025
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Puranas

A Review of Indian Aesthetics and Applications in the Vishnudharmottara Purana (Part 1)

My initial encounter with the Vishnudharmottara Purana occurred while pursuing a diploma in Indian aesthetics at Ramakrishna Mission, Golpark. Despite...
May 29, 2025
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Shaivism

Mahadev, Maya, and Time: The Profound Secret of Shiva-Tattva

Maya—that which is not real yet appears real—is called illusion. It conceals the true nature of the Ātman (soul); hence, it is referred to as Tam...
May 29, 2025
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Stories

Hangover, Heartbreak, and Highways

A morning like this wasn’t exactly expected. I was startled. What happened? Kaushik. A college friend. Haven’t met in a long time. But he saved me...
May 29, 2025
387

Matchstick

Dreams slip away when I wake up. They dissolve, leaving nothing behind. But some stay, lingering in the mind for years. One such dream was at Sinthee ...
May 29, 2025
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The Essential Natyashastra

Abhinavagupta & The Importance of Abhinavabhārati in Understanding the Nāṭyaśāstra

The cold winds of Kashmir carry whispers of an ancient time when its valleys were alive with philosophy, art, and the mystical teachings of Śaivism. ...
May 29, 2025
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Bharata’s Doctrine and the Eleven Elements of Natya: A Dive into the Essence of Indian Classical Theatre

The Nāṭyaśāstra stands as a seminal treatise on Indian classical theater, encapsulating a comprehensive framework known as the Eleven Nāṭya Sa...
May 29, 2025
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Exploring the Vedic Basis of Bharata's Natyashastra

According to Bharata, the Nāṭyaveda was divinely revealed by Brahmā himself, compiling the essence of all four Vedas and serving as the quintessen...
May 29, 2025
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Vedic Rituals

The Sacred Dance of Agni and Soma: Exploring the Heart of Vedic Rituals

In the rich knowledge systems of Vedic traditions, few elements hold as profound a significance as Agni (Fire) and Soma (the sacre...
May 29, 2025
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ॐ (Aum): The Cosmic Symphony of Consciousness in Vedic Philosophy

AbstractThis article explores the profound symbolism of the sacred syllable ॐ (Aum) as presented in Vedic ...
May 29, 2025
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Whispers of Laughter and Tears

Whispers of Laughter and Tears: Tagore

The colours of my May are as yellow as the golden showers. The 7th of this month, the twenty-fifth day of Boishakh in the Bengali calendar, marked the...
May 29, 2025
516

Whispers of Laughter and Tears: Entertainment

Lately, I find myself surprisingly content—perhaps even fortunate. I experienced the great stillness, that strange gift of witnessing how Brahma mig...
May 29, 2025
325

Whispers of Laughter and Tears: Books

The final bell echoes through the book fair, and silence settles like dust. An artist alone in a hotel room after the curtain falls, packing costumes ...
May 29, 2025
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Whispers of Laughter and Tears: Masturbation

I haven’t been able to write even ten sentences together for nearly a year. The only thing I managed to write during this time was a letter to my co...
May 29, 2025
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উপন্যাস

এডিট যার, ডকুমেন্টরি তার (পর্ব ১)

শো ভাঙার পর কয়েকঘন্টা কেটে গেছে। পরদিন সকালে নাটকের খুঁ...
Jun 17, 2025
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গোপনবাসীর কান্নাহাসি

গোপনবাসীর কান্নাহাসি ৬ : বই

মেলার শেষ ঘণ্টাটি পড়ে গেছে। যেভাবে শো-এর পর বাড়ি ফেরার �...
Jun 17, 2025
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এডিট যার, ডকুমেন্টরি তার (পর্ব ১)

শো ভাঙার পর কয়েকঘন্টা কেটে গেছে। পরদিন সকালে নাটকের খুঁ...
Jun 17, 2025
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গোপনবাসীর কান্নাহাসি ৬ : বই

মেলার শেষ ঘণ্টাটি পড়ে গেছে। যেভাবে শো-এর পর বাড়ি ফেরার �...
Jun 17, 2025
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Whispers of Laughter and Tears: Tagore

The colours of my May are as yellow as the golden showers. The 7th of this month, the twenty-fifth day of Boishakh in the Bengali calendar, marked the...
May 29, 2025
516

My Journey with Natyashastra (Part 1): A Personal Academic Exploration

A decade ago, in March 2013, I visited Manish Da’s (Manish Mitra, the director of the Kasba Arghya theatre group) home for the first time for a lu...
May 29, 2025
997

A Memoir of Kaurav (Chapter 1): The Night Journey

Chapter 1: The Night Journey The applause had died hours ago, but its echo lingered in the empty auditorium like dust settling after a storm. The cri...
May 29, 2025
376

A Review of Indian Aesthetics and Applications in the Vishnudharmottara Purana (Part 1)

My initial encounter with the Vishnudharmottara Purana occurred while pursuing a diploma in Indian aesthetics at Ramakrishna Mission, Golpark. Despite...
May 29, 2025
555

A Memoir of Kaurav (Chapter 2): The Dream of Cards and Dice

Chapter 2: The Dream of Cards and Dice The bus station materialized around him at dusk, though he could not remember the journey there. The familiar ...
May 29, 2025
385

A Memoir of Kaurav (Chapter 3): The Arithmetic of Exhaustion

Chapter 3: The Arithmetic of Exhaustion Kaurav found himself calculating the days like a prisoner marking time on a cell wall. January 3rd had been t...
May 29, 2025
334

A Memoir of Kaurav (Chapter 4): The Question Without Answer

Chapter 4: The Question Without Answer The discomfort had lasted for hours after that first viewing, a persistent ache like hunger or homesickness. A...
May 29, 2025
325

A Memoir of Kaurav (Chapter 5): The Weight of Names

Chapter 5: The Weight of Names The bus swayed through the Karnataka night, and Kaurav found himself thinking of that evening two years ago when every...
May 29, 2025
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A Memoir of Kaurav (Chapter 6): The Thousand Books

Chapter 6: The Thousand Books The memory of that first lunch came to him now as the bus climbed through the Ghats. Roni-da had listened to his poems ...
May 29, 2025
331

My Journey with Natyashastra (Part 2): Philosophy Beyond Performance

Natyashastra is not merely a handbook or manual for the art of Theatre; it is a philosophy that speaks of Purushartha (the four aims of human life) wi...
May 29, 2025
892

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