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Thanks to Hindi films and TV shows, Bengali detectives like Byomkesh Bakshi and Feluda are now popular throughout India. Many such popular characters have been penned by famous authors throughout the ages. Since few translated works are available for Bengali books, many readers remain unaware of the intensity of the Bengali book characters and their interesting journeys. I have listed a few Bengali book characters, other than Byomkesh and Tenida, that should be popularised more through translated works.  1. Prof. Shanku: Other than Feluda, this immortal creation of Satyajit Ray for kids still remains a favourite. A genius scientist living alone in Giridi with his servant and cat, Newton indulges in crazy scientific experiments. He often finds himself in weird situations and seeks new adventures worldwide and beyond. The stories are filled with the adventurous escapades of Shanku, frequently written in a diary format, sometimes with aliens or sometimes with rivals of equal IQ level....

I was an avid reader as a kid, so much so that my mother had often caught me reading Nancy Drew mysteries, skilfully hidden under the huge Physics textbook. (We can never escape Mom, can we? ). However, with time, this habit of reading slowed down, resulting in a complete halt. This year, I have decided to dedicate a considerable portion of my time to reading books and blogging. Reading and writing can teach you lessons that nothing can provide. 1. Consistency: The number 1 lesson I have learnt from blogging is consistency. If blogging is something that makes me satisfied, I should continue to do it. And if I choose to blog, I have to read too. They somehow come hand in hand. So, be it reading or blogging, consistency is the key. 2. Networking: A major success in blogging and even reading comes from networking. Without that, nothing is possible. Networking enriches us in ideation and provides motivation to nurture our creative sides. It also allows us to reach a wider audience.  ...

Set in the early 80s, this memoir is about an American family's last year of a 3 year stay in Paris. The memoir has been penned through the narration of Sasha, the family's 8 year old daughter who lived in Paris with her mother Julie and two siblings Justin and Marc. Their mother took them to the beautiful countryside of Cévennes located in Southern France. There an elderly shepherd,  Monsieur Yves Hébrard gave them a new-born lamb, who was rejected by her mother after birth, for adoption. The happy American family took the little lamb, Pascale to Paris with them, where she spent an entire year with them under their love and care.  The whole book is written in such a fluid narration by Sasha's grandmother and noted Photo-journalist Ruth Thayer that it can be enjoyed thoroughly by young audiences. The lovely black and white pictures of the French countryside and the kids with Pascale by co-authour and photographer Julie Thayer ( Sasha's mother) are an added attraction. T...

She was looking at the waves, going up and down. The moon was shining like a glistening balloon. Its reflection seemed like a silver lining on the waves. It has been almost 30 years since she came here last. She remembered how they sat for hours, looking at the waves, how she cuddled in his arms as he hugged her tight. That hug- that strengthened her and was the cause of all her happiness in the world. She felt a deep ache in her heart. Those were the days of hugs, kisses and ample love.  They were inseparable- always together and looked up to as an ideal couple. With time and rising responsibilities, the life that started together slowly fell apart. Their choices began to differ. Even their values and priorities started to differ to the level of opposing each other. The hugs of surity and belongingness began to slow down, only to stop one day.  She saw him approaching her. He was still handsome with salt & pepper hair, a bit heavier around the waist but still quite attrac...

Be Kind to Yourself  & Take Up Challenges for Your Betterment As I always say, nowadays, I have been neglecting myself for the longest time. And it resulted in the deterioration of my physical and mental health simultaneously. Right now, I prioritize myself over everyone else.  Eto Anondo Ayojon Sobi Britha Amay Chhara                                      = What's the use of everything if I am not there to enjoy Being kind to myself is not a choice; it is a necessity. I am a very simple person with a simple life. However, challenges attract me a lot. I have chosen to take up reading and writing challenges to grow as an individual. I enjoy doing it. Having said so, I have advised myself to keep on doing what I like doing and what I feel is making me happy. Kindness is an important aspect of our lives; however, being kind to myself is the most important factor in happiness. My advi...

Those with a knack for classic Western films must know the 1946 Black & White classic , The Yearling, starring Gregory Peck. Adapted from the Pulitzer-winning 1938 novel of the same name by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, it is one of my favourite Black & White classic films, and I can't explain how much I loved the character of Jody in words. He is a small boy- simple with many dreams, kind yet stubborn for his good.  Jody's character is sensible. and aware of his family's struggling financial condition after failed farming attempts. He cares about his loving and doting father, respects and obliges his strict and practical mother, but simultaneously holds his own for the sake of the little yearling they have adopted and named Flag. He does everything to keep it- from creating boundaries to leaving it far into the woods. But nothing seemed to work every time it returned, only to make things worse by spoiling the new crops. If I were Jody, I would have never let Mrs. Baxte...