Subhraparna Biswas,Ph.D Research Scholar, Performing Arts (Music), Sister Nivedita University, DG1/2, New Town, Action Area-1, New Town, Kolkata: 700156, West Bengal, India. Abstract: Music journalism has long been a vital component of the global music ecosystem, documenting the development of musical trends, artists, and industries. In India, where music is […]

Rima Dey, Research Scholar, Department of Performing Arts, Sister Nivedita University Abstract:Tala (rhythmic cycles) and rhythm hold a foundational role in the compositions of Rabindranath Tagore’s songs, which blend classical Indian music traditions with a distinctive poetic sensibility. Tagore’s approach to rhythm transcends mere metric patterns, embodying the nuanced moods, […]

Dr. Srabani Sen Associate Professor, Department of Music, Tarakeswar Degree College, Email: srabanisn1@kami Mobile no- 6290855102 AbstractLalon Shah is celebrated as one of the most influential figures in the Baul tradition, lastingly impacting Bengali music and spirituality. His songs, deeply embedded in the oral tradition, resonated profoundly with the common […]

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 […]