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Author: Soumya Mukherjee Have you followed the German team at world cups? They have never had a Ronaldo or Ronaldinho, a Maradona or Messi, a Pele or Eusobio, but they have beaten teams who have these stars, and won the cup a disproportionate number of times.  They have a secret. They know how to pass […]

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Author: Sanchari Goswami Majumdar How Different Are Indian TV Serials From The Modern Indian Web Series?     We all need entertainment in some form – be it movies, books, or theatre. However, since the invention of the Television set, it has become the most powerful form of audiovisual medium of entertainment. The one thing […]

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Atriya Majumdar It’s strange that very few people have ever heard about Lansdowne. This small cantonment area with its undulating plains and green hills is a place of dreams. A solitary traveler’s solace. I heard about Lansdowne from my cousin who lives in Delhi and visited Lansdowne. They praised it for its beauty, its solitude, […]

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Author: Kakali Roy Chowdhury You cannot be called a Bengali if you don’t understand how special sweets are. However, why would you buy sweets every time if you can make them at home? Here is an easy recipe for Bhapa Sandesh! Preparation Time: 45 minutes Serves: 6-8 Ingredients for Bhapa Sandesh: Cottage Cheese – 500 […]

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Author: Sraboni Mitra Ghosh Ignorance of the law or Ignorantia Jenis(Latin word) is no excuse- it is a common saying, as it’s a legal principle holding that, being unaware of the law, no person can get away with that. A common man or a lawyer borne this idea that reading a heavy book, difficult legal […]

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Author: Sunday man “ ….. the much loved, much hated but always interesting” — Desmond Doig Where … Neruda and Feluda are always on the bestseller list. Even beyond Jadavpur… Or the score in a basketball match between Ethiopia and Sudan, is of far greater interest than where the Dalal Street closed yesterday. Where… affection is doled out […]

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Author: Srimanta Mitra   I have been an avid Murakami fan for two years now. I first started reading his novels when I was in my first year of college when one day in the library I found a book with a semi-naked woman on the cover of a book authored by a man whose […]

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Author: Sunil Srivastava Let me start with a disclaimer. I am neither a qualified counsellor nor an authority on Cancer. The contents below are purely based on my personal experience and I am lucky to be able to share them. Once you know the diagnosis, don’t panic. Your anxiety and fear will rub off on […]

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The Traditional Yet Trendy Garment That Indian Women Adore Author: Sraboni Mitra Ghosh   As an Indian woman, you probably love Tussar Silk. This breathing, gorgeous fabric makes you feel like a queen. On top of everything, this fabric makes you feel so comfortable. However, there are many varieties of Tussar Silk and it is […]

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