India's rich and complex history offers an inexhaustible wellspring for storytellers, and a few authors have masterfully woven fictional narratives into the intricate tapestry of historical events.
Kolkata, often called the "City of Joy" and the "Cultural Capital of India," is a vibrant metropolis brimming with history, art, and a unique charm. This city takes its time, with colonial-era buildings standing tall, and bookshops that feel like portals to the past.
Europe's dance styles reflect centuries of history, values, and regional character. Here are five iconic forms that continue to influence global dance culture.
Bollywood has, for many decades, displayed a fascinating and often complex relationship with its portrayal of female characters, particularly those from Bengal. The "Bengali woman" in Hindi cinema has frequently been displayed with qualities of liberalism, intellectualism, and, at times, even a subtle undercurrent of atheism or a questioning of traditional religious norms.
