DARK SECRETS: 2 | Vintage Vibes

Mamata threatens protests if Tagore’s name is not included in VB plaque

CM Mamata Banerjee threatens protests if Rabindranath Tagore's name not included in Visva-Bharati University plaques by Friday. Plaques are temporary, to be replaced by ASI's, which may take a year, says university official

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

To criticise plaques on heritage is ‘wrong, ridiculous’: Visva-Bharati

Visva-Bharati University calls "ridiculous" and "politically motivated" voices against plaques in Santiniketan to mark heritage area, which lack founder Rabindranath Tagore's name

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Indian Panorama selects three Bengali films but rejects three others linked to Ray- Sen-Ghatak

KOLKATA: The Information Broadcasting ministry’s list of selected films for the Indian Panorama, the flagship component of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), has some interesting inclusions and exclusions from Bengal. Two tribute films to Mrinal Sen and Ritwik Ghatak and a film based on a story by Satyajit…

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2023

Stalin unveils statue of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in Chennai

CM Stalin unveils Tagore statue in Chennai; inaugurates 3 TN Warehouse Corp godowns. Ministers, Mayor, MP, legislators & officials present. Cost of godowns: ₹7.20 crore; 2 more to be built at ₹6.40 crore.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

Indian and Thai scholars meet to support academic exchange programme in Mysuru

Thai scholars visit Mysuru to strengthen people-to-people connectivity, attend two-day conference on Tagore's Vision for Asia. Group sessions on social dev., public health, language, culture & politics, communication, media & politics held. Visit to Mysuru Palace, Devaraja Market & other places planned.

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

Anupam Kher to portray legendary poet Rabindranath Tagore in 538th film, shares his first look

Renowned actor Anupam Kher has made an exciting announcement that he will be portraying the iconic poet, philosopher, and essayist Rabindranath Tagore in his 538th film. Taking to Instagram, Anupam shared the news with his fans and followers, along with a glimpse of his first look as the revered poet.

The Times of India · Jul 9, 2023

Stream of knowledge

Book of Books is different from any other I had come across. It is a fascinating treasure trove of literary delights with many illustrations, and a guided tour of rare books, manuscripts and historical artefacts in a single collection.

The Hindu · May 27, 2023

National anthems: how composers in South Africa and India are reimagining them

The rousing notes of the British national anthem God Save The King rang loudly in London’s Westminster Abbey when King Charles III was crowned – and in official and informal celebrations in many other places, though not always to an enthusiastic reception. The song is still sung in many Commonwealth…

The Conversation · May 16, 2023

Disquiet at Santiniketan: protests at Visva-Bharati over eviction notice to Amartya Sen

Disquiet at Santiniketan: protests at Visva-Bharati over eviction notice to Amartya Sen. The controversy surrounding the Nobel laureate's ancestral home is part of a larger ideological battle to claim Bengali culture and politics

The Hindu · May 11, 2023

Santiniketan in tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage list

Santiniketan recommended for inclusion in UNESCO world heritage list by an ICOMOS

The Hindu · May 10, 2023