Dey played a central role in modernising jatra pala, working consistently to make the form socially relevant while retaining its folk roots. He later served for a long period as president of the ...

In 'Chapal Rani, the Last Queen of Bengal', Sandip Roy traces the career of Bengali stage actor Chapal Bhaduri and his struggle for artistic identity in a changing world.

Focusing on the municipality’s fading religious frescoes, the book examines local beliefs and the risk of losing a vital part ...

A biography of a female impersonator on the stage, the stories of the ‘middle-India’ woman, dispatches from the Covid years ...

A devotee in Vijayanagara, Karnataka, drew attention during the Chimnalli Durgamma Devi Jatra by making a unique vow seeking a fall in gold prices. Writing his wish on a banana, he prayed that gold ...

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It’s that time of year again: trees losing leaves as the nights grow longer and chillier, the holidays lying sleepily just around the corner as the seductively-sweet scent of pumpkin spice fills the ...

Next July, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding, a milestone set to be celebrated across the country. American history will serve as the centerpiece of many of these ...

Odisha's Chief Minister inaugurated the iconic Bali Jatra on the Mahanadi riverbank, celebrating the state's maritime heritage. The seven-day event focuses on Odia language and literature, showcasing ...

London/Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s iconic maritime festival, Bali Jatra, is set to make history this November as it is celebrated for the first time at the British Parliament. The event will open at the ...