Triumph of good over tear-gas: an extraordinary story of Hong Kong Bengali Association’s Durga Puja

‘Wherever you go, a bit of Calcutta will go with you. I know, because it’s happened to me. And every Puja, I am overcome...

Analysis: Super Cyclone Amphan brings massive destruction to the ‘storm breeder’ areas of Bay of Bengal

The Bay of Bengal has long been known as a ‘STORM BREEDER' according to the British Meteorologist, Henry Piddington, who coined the word ‘Cyclone‘...

Freedom

Freedom is to fly like a bird upon the sky. Freedom is to climb the mountain so high. Freedom is to be free and do whatever...

Edinburgh’s community spirit is back with a bang for Dusherra 2021

Social distancing, wearing masks, sanitizing hands seemed to be a distant past as Edinburgh residents prepared for the Dusherra event this weekend - 17th...

KASHISH 2023 to open with Onir’s feature Pine Cone

South Asia's biggest LGBTQ+ Film Festival to close with Canadian film When Time Got Louder The 14th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival,...

I Can’t Breathe

At a time of global pandemic, it is telling to see the large gatherings of protestors across America. Personal safety has been thrown aside...

KASHISH 2023 – be fluid, be you!

The 14th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, South Asia’s biggest LGBTQIA+ film festival, will be celebrated in-person at Liberty Cinema from...

From bondage to the company boardroom

Indian tea plantation workers swap life of bondage for a seat in the boardroom  In a groundbreaking initiative to rehabilitate and include plantation workers in the...

An ode to coronavirus

Hey there! I'm Corona Well, Corona means 'a crown' I'm now crowned king of social media And have become talk of the town. In less than a month...

The first Diwali at Scottish Parliament symbolises camaraderie of communities

The first Diwali hosted in the Scottish Parliament was celebrated this year on the Hindu auspicious day of Vijaya Dashami and the 20th Anniversary...