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Subarna was preparing rice kheer in her kitchen, with semi-roasted dry fruits set aside, just as Saikat liked. Fortunately, it was Sunday, and Saikat didn’t have to go to the office. He decided to invite some friends over to celebrate his 30th birthday. She knew well that her son’s close friends were all double his age, mostly connected to the literary field. Saikat was a budding writer, well-established in the tech industry, and had already begun to win hearts with his contemporary fictions . He now primarily spends his leisure time with individuals connected to the literary world, including authors, poets, theatre personalities , and novelists. Subarna had arranged for an elaborate feast for her son's guests. There was Fish Orly , Vegetable Cutlets , Kashmiri Pulao , Garlic Paratha , Nilgiri Dum Aloo , Mughlai Chicken and mutton Kebabs . Her well-known butter pudding and Rice Kheer were there for the dessert. There was a time when she could manage it all alone, but situatio...

Last Sunday was Friendship Day. To honour that day, today I have listed a few Bengali songs based on the eternal theme of friendship: 1. Purano Sei Diner Kotha: This Rabindrasangeet may be the earliest song about friendship in the Bangla language and the cherished memories that accompany it. The melody is influenced by the Scottish song, Auld Lang Syne, written by Robert Burns, which also addresses the theme of friendship.  2. Coffee House er Adda: This is undoubtedly the most popular song about friendship in the Bengali language. Sung by Manna Dey, written by Gauriprasanna Majumdar, and composed by Suparnakanti Ghosh, this song has become a symbolic representation of friendship, emphasising the significance of the Coffee House, where a few friends from various backgrounds gather every evening for a hearty laugh, conversation, and debate.  3. Bondhu chal: A contemporary song by Anupam Roy, this song is from the film Open Tee Bioscope. It emphasizes the days of innocent friend...

Shankha Ghosh is considered one of the pioneers of modern Bengali poetry. This is my humble effort to translate one of his celebrated poems, Milanmaya. The Union of Illusions Sitting beside your sorrow Watching the carpeted grass across the horizon, Like a drop of pure blood caught on each tip. Red, green and blue- the magical illusion of union Spread on your eyes. No other things to see, no other sounds to hear, anywhere. Sitting beside your sleep. The serene ray of your tranquil face-dispersion of my reflecting grief. Meaningless stands everything else. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reubenna Dutta (@memoviesmore)

What are you—a ping, a tring, or a ding-dong-ding? By now, you might be wondering if this middle-aged woman's banter has crossed all lines and is heading toward absurdity. But relax, listen, and join me in this thought process, if you have the time to invest in my somewhat exciting journey. Yes, this question—this baffling dilemma—has been teasing, pinching, and haunting me for the past few days. What am I as a person? A ping, a tring or a ding dong ding? Let me analyze this million-dollar question for everyone's ease. Ping: Am I the kind of person who constantly checks my phone for SMS alerts or notifications on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook? I cook, eat, and watch TV, but my constant, albeit subconscious, satisfaction comes from that little ping on my cell phone. It's an instant reminder of someone’s text message, a notification of a like on my recently posted reel, or even a new message in one of the many WhatsApp groups I'm part of, that I have...