Rabindranath Tagore and his Franco-Indian relationship

Jayita Basak, SACT,  Chandernagore College, Abstract  The relation between Rabindranath Tagore, Nobel Lauriat and France was very important. It was started with his grandfather, Dwarakanath Tagore’s visit in France and continued with his brothers, especially Jyotirindranath Tagore. Before expanding his glory everywhere in the world in 1913, the talent of Tagore had been attracted by … Read more

Chandernagore and France: Franco-Indian cultural heritage and mutual traditions

Ms. Jayati Dasgupta, Research Scholar, Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan, Abstract  Colonisation, decolonisation and postcolonial negotiations are political and diplomatic processes. But during this regime of colonisation the cultural exchange is like an undercurrent of a river, which leaves its impression even long after decolonisation. Chandernagore, a former French colony went under this cultural experience long … Read more

A Bourbon in Akbar’s Court: Strategies of Integration and the Influence of Mughal Syncretism

Dr. Rupam DattaAssistant Professor,AmityUniversity, Kolkata AbstractThis article traces the role of Jean Philippe de Bourbon, Count of Clermont-en-Beauvaisis (1509-1572), as the founder of the Bourbon lineage of India. His extraordinary journey combines exile, adventure and the establishment of new family lineage in IndiaIn this article, we will undertake a historical analysis to demonstrate that the … Read more

Memory and Identity in Ari Gautier’s “The Thinnai”: A Reflection on Cultural Change and Continuity in Pondicherry

Dr. Kalplata, Assistant Professor, EFL-U, Hyderabad AbstractAri Gautier’s novel “The Thinnai” intricately explores the themes of memory, identity and cultural transformation in the historical and contemporary context of Pondicherry. The narrative begins with the protagonist returning to his childhood home, now overshadowed by modern constructions, evoking a deep sense of nostalgia and disorientation. The thinnai, … Read more

Co-constructing Intercultural Competence: Challenges, Dilemmas and Delights

Dr Varun Dev SharmaDepartment of French and Francophone StudiesSchool of LanguagesDoon UniversityDehradun AbstractThe aim of this paper is to explore the importance of intercultural competence in teaching French as a foreign language and the strategies to promote it in the classroom. It also looks at how intercultural competence is co-constructed in BA courses at Doon … Read more

Tripura’s Bamboo Made Imitated Instrument  

Rajat Seal, Research Scholar,  Visva Bharati University (Sangit Bhavana),   Supervisor – Dr. Amit Kr. Verma.   Agartala, Tripura (W).  Email: rajatpink190@gmail.com   Abstract Tripura is a land of rich musical treasure and diversity as well when music is not  only a medium of Mere entertainment but also a love and attraction of life. The form of music was different … Read more

Antareen (1993) : A study of its precise Music along with the narrative

Dr. Sukanya Sarkar, Rabindra Bharati University Abstract Antareen(The Confined) is a National Award winning Bengali Feature Film directed by Mrinal Sen. It is an in-depth study of two characters who used to live a lonely life due to their own unavoidable circumstances. The film’s music is minimal in nature. In this film Mrinal Sen explored … Read more

The Role of Performing Arts Therapy for Caring Mental Health

Farjana Yasmin, Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Performing Arts (Dance), Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata, West Bengal &  Dr. Sugata Das, Assistant Professor, Department of Performing Arts (Dance), Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata, West Bengal Abstract An important component of overall well-being is emotional well-being because it affects life, interaction and attitude toward physics. Taking care of … Read more

The uniqueness of Dwijendralal’s song

Dr. Srabani Sen, Associate Professor, Department of Music, Tarakeswar Degree College, e-mail-srabanisn1@gmail.com Mobile no- 6290242709 Dwijendralal Roy was a prominent figure in the realm of Bengali music andliterature. An eminent poet, lyricist, and composer Roy made significantcontributions to Bengali song with his inspiring and patriotic compositions.In addition to his patriotic songs, he composed many devotional … Read more