The novels are small revolutions, each seeking to energise and awaken the language. Together, they offer startling portraits of the current.
All in all, music is pretty significant in my life nonetheless.
We Bengalis are very much part of a collectivist society, where ‘private’ matters are communal, and everyone can have some opinions about ‘other’s business. We describe that as our own unique way of looking after each other and maintaining ‘social well beings’.
"Without the practice of literature and study of history, no civilization has progressed much", Professor Serajul Islam Choudhury said in his closing speech.
Michelangelo’s paintings and sculptures display a unique intensity, physical realism and psychological understanding. As one of the most influential Renaissance artists, his famous works include The Pietà (1499) and David (1501) which were the first to attract attention when the Italian artist was in his 20s. His ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel solidified his fame and immortalised him. Here are some places to visit to see some of his famous work:
The concept of being “cultured” has no objective truth to it, and is completely subjective.
For the last few years, we have been celebrating Pahela Falgun and Valentine’s Day on the same date. Hence 14th is all about expressing your love and having a good time.
At this point, it's fair to say bargaining has been ingrained into our culture.
“Bhoot”, the Bangla word for ghost, derives from the Sanskrit word Bhūta, referring to living beings and the past. Later, it also came to mean ‘disembodied spirit.’ Ghost stories carry a special tradition in Bangla literature and the root lies in folklore and rural culture.
The novels are small revolutions, each seeking to energise and awaken the language. Together, they offer startling portraits of the current.
All in all, music is pretty significant in my life nonetheless.
We Bengalis are very much part of a collectivist society, where ‘private’ matters are communal, and everyone can have some opinions about ‘other’s business. We describe that as our own unique way of looking after each other and maintaining ‘social well beings’.
"Without the practice of literature and study of history, no civilization has progressed much", Professor Serajul Islam Choudhury said in his closing speech.
Michelangelo’s paintings and sculptures display a unique intensity, physical realism and psychological understanding. As one of the most influential Renaissance artists, his famous works include The Pietà (1499) and David (1501) which were the first to attract attention when the Italian artist was in his 20s. His ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel solidified his fame and immortalised him. Here are some places to visit to see some of his famous work:
The concept of being “cultured” has no objective truth to it, and is completely subjective.
For the last few years, we have been celebrating Pahela Falgun and Valentine’s Day on the same date. Hence 14th is all about expressing your love and having a good time.
At this point, it's fair to say bargaining has been ingrained into our culture.
“Bhoot”, the Bangla word for ghost, derives from the Sanskrit word Bhūta, referring to living beings and the past. Later, it also came to mean ‘disembodied spirit.’ Ghost stories carry a special tradition in Bangla literature and the root lies in folklore and rural culture.
The last day of the 10th Dhaka Lit Fest today began on a calmer note.
