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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 More. After the show, we took a taxi back—Shantanuda and I. Chicken from Bedouin, rum tucked away in Shantanuda’s bag. We were both like Hanuman, restless, high-spirited. The
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 a few times from my lack of attendance. In college. He was in the union. The time on my phone reads 9:30 AM.Nightmare. There’s more to be shocked about!Indeed. The room
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Abstract (En) This article is the result of studying the significant role of Śrī Piyal Bhattacharya in the reimagining and restaging of Mārga Nāṭya, the Vedic theatrical tradition. Lauded as the ‘Guru of a Lost Tradition’ by The Hindu, Bhattacharya focuses on the empirical restoration of performance techniques rooted in the Bharata’s Nāṭyaśāstra. Comprehensive research, applied
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 world that’s been captivating minds for over two millennia: Indian Poetics. If you’re here, chances are you’re a sahrudaya—a connoisseur at heart—someone who senses there’s more to
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Abstract This article explores the profound symbolism of the sacred syllable ॐ (Aum) as presented in Vedic wisdom. Recognized as the primordial vibration and the embodiment of Shabda Brahman (Sound-Absolute), Aum is investigated through its representation of time, cosmic realms, and the layers of human consciousness. Drawing on key Upanishadic texts such as the Māṇḍūkya
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In the rich knowledge systems of Vedic traditions, few elements hold as profound a significance as Agni (Fire) and Soma (the sacred plant and libation). Together, they embody the essence of creation, destruction, and the cyclical rhythm of the universe. This blog delves into their roles in rituals, symbolic meanings, and timeless relevance to life’s fundamental truths. Agni: The
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The show has ended just a few moments ago. Kaurav stands with the card given by Ishit in his hand when Siddharthada comes to inform him, “Ronida is looking for you.” “Coming,” Kaurav replies but takes a moment. He places the card in his purse. Ending the conversation, Ishit heads towards the green room.
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Kaurav belonged to the first generation of this millennium that witnessed a revolution centered around a piece of agricultural land. His English teacher had commented, “Like 1947, this too is just a transfer of power, not a revolution.” Today was the 16th of February, 2014. The members of the protest march against the Nandigram
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During the nationwide uproar over the Singur and Nandigram incidents, Kaurav was still in school, and the opposition party in West Bengal had only one member in the Lok Sabha. Kaurav’s world was small, unaware of how deeply politics could permeate every aspect of life. However, his sympathy for leftist ideology was inherited from
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