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Understanding Space-Time Continuum in Quantum Physics | Musings
As Amphan ravaged Kolkata, it left behind new realizations. Amitava Nag jots down his stream of consciousness, surviving 6 days without electricity.
There is Sorrow That Lingers in Old Parks | Stories
Lopa's tribute to the protagonists of ‘The Namesake’, It was made into a film by Meera Nair in 2007, starring Irrfan Khan, Tabu and Kal Penn.
The Teen Who Saved a Kid By Giving His Life | Creative Writing
A true hero is one who selflessly protects others from obstacles. Akash Nag narrates the story of a real hero who sacrifices his life to save a life.
Of Fat Lies and Half Truths | Letter to Myself During the Days of Corona
Jingles are a part of our childhood. A line or two, promising and alluring, became a part of you and your time. Piu Mahapatra wonders what they meant.
Rabindranath Tagore and India’s First Electrical Recording | English Translations
The story behind Rabindranath Tagore's historic recording of two recitation titles with a translation of '1400 Saal'.
Fatima Didi | Letter to Myself During the Days of Corona
'Calcutta' had many Fatimas and Kunjo 'dida's. Piu has stored them fondly in memory and is reviving many such portraits along with their little stories.

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Understanding Space-Time Continuum in Quantum Physics

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How I Met My Heroes

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Victoria Memorial

There is Sorrow That Lingers in Old Parks

The Teen Who Saved a Kid By Giving His Life creative writing by kids

The Teen Who Saved a Kid By Giving His Life

Creative Writing

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Of Fat Lies and Half Truths

Letter to Myself During the Days of Corona

Stories

Victoria Memorial

There is Sorrow That Lingers in Old Parks

Avenues Adaptation of an excerpt from Amrita Pritam's Yeh Kahani Nahi

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Poems

rabindranath tagore first electrical recording

Rabindranath Tagore and India’s First Electrical Recording

English Translations

Rakta Karabi (Red Oleander) A Tribute Poem to Tagore's Drama

Rakta Karabi (Red Oleander): A Tribute Poem to Tagore’s Drama

A Trip to the Indian Store

Musings

surviving amphan by amitava nag

Understanding Space-Time Continuum in Quantum Physics

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Letter to Myself During the Days of Corona

Books

29 friends forever novel for teens chapter 29

Friends Forever Chapter 29

Friends Forever

28 friends forever novel for teens chapter 28

Friends Forever Chapter 28

Friends Forever

27 friends forever novel for teens chapter 27

Friends Forever Chapter 27

Friends Forever

Movies

Mehdi Hassan: Touching the Finer Chords of Emotion in Music

Mujhe Le Chalo: An Ode to the Lost World by Rajinder Krishan

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Those Songs Were Made from the Soul: A Musical Cab Ride

Travel

Alleppey, Kerala

Kerala: A Series of Vignettes

The Old World Charm of Montreal and Quebec

Places to Visit

My Trip to Uttarakhand: Travelogue with Sketches

Creative Kids

Luttapi (Pic: Facebook)

How I Met My Heroes

The Teen Who Saved a Kid By Giving His Life

The Teen Who Saved a Kid By Giving His Life

A Man’s Dream

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Today’s Motivation

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“Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts. And never hope more than you work.” ― Rita Mae Brown