Kabuliwala of the Eden Gardens
As an homage to Tagore, Atrayee writes a modern version of Kabuliwala. This Mini’s world is that of crayons, TV, Cricket matches, and more. But, the echoes of...
The Interconnectedness of all Things
Our columnist, Shernaz finds an interconnectedness in various aspects of life. We are not just interconnected, we are interdependent and to take it further ‘we inter-are’, ‘interbeings’ as the...
Gitanjali: Interactions of Bengali Literature with the World
The English translation of Gitanjali, “Song Offerings”, encases only 103, amongst which one poem is a combined translation of two other poems. Fifty-three of the poems are from...
Impromptu: I am Prompted by You
Are the appearances — words, things, beings — truly impromptu? Of course, that is not the subject, the matter of this outpouring, yet, has popped, seemingly impromptu, in the...
Three Reasons You Should Abjure Proving Yourself to the World
All of us crave for attention. In the process, people try to be flawless with the desire to be liked and appreciated by others, forgetting the fact that it...
A rise in Domestic Demand will Keep India Busy with Food Security
It has been reported in the Agricultural Outlook 2018-2027, prepared jointly by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United...
Do Not Fall Prey to Janus Attack at Free Wi-Fi Hotspots
Janus was the double-headed Roman God of Gateways, depicting a transitional connection between our past and future. In light of cybercrime, the message sender or originator is pigeonholed as...
Trump Restaurant at the End of the Universe: All Sins of Kim Stand Pardoned
How dare Trump forgive Kim’s original sins, his human rights record: The rabid K9s he set on his uncle. The general he rocket-launched to kingdom come. The brother he...
CAATSA a Recipe for Disaster to Security Concerns of India: US Sanction on Russia Could Boomerang
CAATSA (Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act), is a new law in the US armoury. The law provides for sanctions against India’s arms purchase from its traditional ally Russia....
India Emerges as Top Deal-Street Performer of the World
The global deal-street now seriously takes note of Indian bids and transactions. India’s outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) in equity, loan and guarantees are largely funded by the Reserve...