India
From The Latest Issue: How Cricket Shapes Indian Identity And Inspires Travel Worldwide
Cricket was once monopolised by British officers and Indian maharajas, but it now inspires international travel and cross-border identity
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Heritage
From The Latest Issue: The Ichamati River’s Durga Immersion Ritual
The ritual immersion of Durga idols in the Ichamati river temporarily transgresses the manmade demarcations between East and West Bengal
Experiences
The Mississippi’s Legacy: Re-examining ‘Huckleberry Finn’ In A Modern Light
Mark Twain used the Mississippi as a metaphor for freedom in his novel 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'—but the novel’s racial attitudes have not aged well
Nature
International Day Of Forests: How Jharkhand's Jungles Shaped Bengali Poetry
The forests and hills of Jharkhand inspired Bengali poets in the mid-20th century to write some of their best works
Stay
Long Before The Grand Budapest: Kolkata’s Great Eastern Hotel And Its Timeless Charm
Long before Wes Anderson romanticised the fictional Grand Budapest, the Great Eastern Hotel in Kolkata inspired novels, films and oodles of nostalgia
Celebrating People
The Rhythm Of Bollywood
From the railroad thriller 'Miss Frontier Mail' (1936) to Shah Rukh Khan dancing on a train in 'Dil Se' (1998), trains have given unforgettable song sequences to many Hindi films
Celebrating People
Two Summers, Too Short
Lovers meet in Delhi and Europe for two bouts of cartographic passion
International
A Walk Around Prague, Where Every Corner Tells A Story
In Prague, every stroll is a journey through time, and every vista is a masterpiece painted with the brushstrokes of centuries past
Celebrating People
Journey Within: Exploring Life & Love Through Classic Travel Films
Films about travel take us not only to unfamiliar places but also make us introspect. we revisit four iconic films about love, life, and finding oneself
Experiences
Monsoon Mixtape
Here's some nostalgia for rainy road trips with songs that celebrate the romance of the season
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Culture
Jharkhand's Palamu An Arcadia For Poets
The landscapes of Jharkhand served as a muse for Bengali poets during the mid-20th century. The region's serenity and natural beauty ignited their creativity, resulting in the creation of some exceptional literary pieces