Mehk Chakraborty
Mehk Chakraborty
Patan Ka Patola: A luxurious heritage fabric from Gujarat
January 19, 2017
The abundant variety of traditional textiles found in the Indian subcontinent includes patola or double ikat, from northern Gujarat, which is an extravagant and luxurious fabric.
Read More
Land acquisition row escalates in West Bengal
January 18, 2017
West Bengal government has landed itself in hot water over land acquisition for a power grid project at Bhangar in suburban Kolkata. The violent protests, reminiscent of Nandigram and Singur, have come at an awfully wrong time as the state gets ready to host the Bengal Global Bus...
Read More
Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak outlines challenges of education
January 18, 2017
At a recent event in Kolkata, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak raised points on growing problems of education in practice and pushed for reforms for quality education.
Read More
International Kite Festival at Gujarat concludes on a high
January 16, 2017
The International Kite Festival, held primarily in Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat brought together kite flying enthusiasts from across the world.
Read More
The marvellous Sun Temple of Modhera
January 13, 2017
The Sun Temple of Modhera, a sandstone temple dating back to the 11th century, located on the Tropic of Cancer, is a spectacle of architecture in Gujarat, India.
Read More
Four lip-smacking Gujarati street snacks
January 12, 2017
Gujarati food is an interesting gastronomic experience and the street food in particular is gratifying for food lovers
Read More
Bandhani: Class Never Goes out of Fashion
January 9, 2017
The bandhani fabric, an ancient tie-and-dye technique indigenous to the western Indian state of Gujarat and certain communities in neighbouring Rajasthan, holds a special place in the rich Indian textile industry. With evolving technology and growing investments, bandhani stands ...
Read More
Butoh: Avant-garde theatre finds a space in Kolkata
January 6, 2017
The Japanese dance-theatre form, Butoh is slowly finding a place in the cultural space of Kolkata, with upcoming festivals such as the 2nd Kolkata International Butoh Festival serving as platforms for the promotion of the art.
Read More