শংকর কুশারী সবার চোখের অলক্ষ্যে, সবার অজান্তে, কখন যেন মরে গেলো মেয়েটা মেয়েটা অমলকান্তি হতে চেয়েছিলো, অমলকান্তির মতো রোদ্দুর হতে চেয়েছিলো । মেঘেদের সাথে লড়াই করে রোদ্দুর ছড়িয়ে দিতে চেয়েছিলো এই বন্ধ্যা জমির বুকে । রোদ্দুরে ভরিয়ে দিতে চেয়েছিলো আকাশের সুনীল ক্যানভাস । বাঁচতে চেয়েছিলো, বাঁচাতে চেয়েছিলো এই সবুজ পৃথিবীটাকে […]
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প্রত্যয়ী মল্লিক ভেবেছিলাম, ঘরের মেয়ে করে আনবো তোমায়, কিন্তু তাদের যে আজ ভারি বিপদ! জানতো না সেই ছোট্ট মেয়েটি, আত্মরক্ষাই একমাত্র সম্পদ। লজ্জা, ঘৃণা, ভয়, প্রভৃতির ঊর্ধ্বে তো মা ওরা! অবোধ শিশু থেকে সবোধ বৃদ্ধা সবাই যে ওদের ক্রীড়া! ধর্ষণ আজ সেজেছে মাগো আত্মহত্যার ছলে! তাই কালের ঘরের কালী হয়ে […]
Read MoreTamal Das, Research Scholar, Vocal Music, Rabindra Bharati University Banglagan embodies the essence of Bengali culture, with its melodies intricately woven into the fabric of the Bengali language for over a thousand years. Over this extensive period, the music has evolved, diversifying in melody, mood, and lyrical depth. This evolution […]
Read MoreSmarajit Sen Abstract: Music is an extraordinary and multifaceted form of human expression, capable of transcending cultural, linguistic, and temporal boundaries to connect people in profound ways. Through melody, rhythm, and harmony, music conveys emotions that words often fail to capture, fostering a deep emotional resonance between artist and listener. […]
Read MoreSubarna Saha, Ph.D Research Scholar, Performing Arts (Dance), Sister Nivedita University, DG1/2, New Town, Action Area-1, New Town, Kolkata: 700156, West Bengal, India. The Guru-Shishya Parampara, or the traditional teacher-disciple lineage, holds a pivotal role in the preservation and transmission of Indian classical dance. Rooted in the cultural and spiritual […]
Read MoreSubhraparna 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 […]
Read MoreRima 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, […]
Read MoreDr. 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 […]
Read MoreFarjana 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 […]
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Dr. Nandita Basu Sarbadhikari Assistant Professor, Department of Rabindra Sangeet, Dance and Drama, Sangeet Bhavan, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan Abstract:The Bengal Separation Movement (1905) marked a critical juncture in India’s socio-political history, not only mobilizing people but also igniting a cultural renaissance that would influence the collective consciousness of Bengal. Beyond […]
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