Farjana Yasmin, PhD Research Scholar, Performing Arts (Dance), Sister Nivedita University, DG1/2, New Town, Action Area-1, New Town, Kolkata: 700156, West Bengal, India. Puppetry, one of the oldest forms of theatre, plays a significant role in the folk dramas of Bengal, often referred to as “folk plays.” These performances are […]

Ayan Bandyopadhyay Abstract The evolution of media music in India reflects the profound changes in technology, society, and cultural consumption over the last century. This transition began with print media, where sheet music and songbooks were crucial in disseminating music to a broader audience. These print forms were complemented by […]

Bedotroyee Sarkar WB SET, MA in Instrumental Music (Sitar) – Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, West Bengal. Email: amar.kotha2011@gmail.com Abstract A melodious sound that soothes the mind and body is termed as music. Music is that medicine through which mind can be healed and mental problems can be cured. Music therapy […]

Anwesha Biswas, Visiting Faculty,  Department of French,  Syamaprasad College, Kolkata Abstract This discourse, based on the comparative study of two novels, ‘Une Si Longue Lettre’ and ‘Pratham Pratishruti,‘ from different eras and continents, aims to pay tribute to two pioneers of modern feminism, Mariama Bâ and Ashapurna Devi, and will […]

Dr. Soumen Chakraborty, Department of Music, Ramsaday College, Amta, Howrah, WB, India Abstract: In this paper, an attempt has been made to highlight all traditional music particularly emphasizing ‘Tabla’. Afterwards, the transformation of Indian Traditional Music towards modern music in different forms concerning the demand and suitability of the societies […]

Ms. Suparna Nandy, Adamas University, Kolkata, Abstract The detective novel, or polar, is a literary genre in which the story is generally centred on a drama, intrigue, as well as on the progress of an investigation conducted by a private detective or a police officer. The research is methodical: it […]

Sujatha Swamy, Centre for Global Languages, Bengaluru City University Abstract India and France are two countries that share strategic and friendly bilateral relations.  In 2023, when the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited France as the Guest of Honour for the National Day celebrations, French President Emmanuel Macron offered him […]

Suchandra Ghosh (Basu), Amity University Maharashtra, Prajesh Kumar Basu, Amity University Maharashtra Abstract  Diplomacy between France and India, particularly with regard to cinema and the arts, could include collaboration in the promotion and dissemination of the works of Satyajit Ray. Ray was one of India’s most acclaimed directors, recognized for […]

Subrata Pal, Department of Foreign Languages, Amity University,  Kolkata, India, Abstract India is a country where we find variety and diversity of cultures. Each state is well characterized by their cultures. All cultures are alive, and they attract many people. Not only Indians but also there are several foreigners who […]