Kolkata-based Indian classical singer Pandit Santanu Bandyopadhyay has researched the science behind how one sings for about 40 years now. Recently, he published his first book on the subject, titled Smriti, Sangeet O Srijan: Adhunik Sangeet Chinta (Memory, Music, and Creativity: Modern Thinking on Music), released at Oxford Bookstore, Kolkata.
Tag: Kolkata
One year of RG Kar rape-murder: Kolkata sees “Reclaim the Night” gatherings and a march to Nabanna
Night vigils across Kolkata and a march to the West Bengal state secretariat Nabanna have taken place between August 8 and August 9, 2025, as the infamous and unbelievably brutal RG Kar rape-murder case completes a year. The rape-murder victim’s parents said that they were assaulted by police personnel while participating in the march to Nabanna, aka “Nabanna Abhiyan”.
Kolkata first stop in Lionel Messi’s planned India tour; football icon to meet PM Modi
The legendary FIFA World Cup-winner Argentina captain — now set on the same pedestal as Diego Maradona by the global legions of soccer fans — is reportedly coming to India at the end of 2025, and his first stop is most likely the city of Kolkata, where people might be said to be certifiably insane about football.
Kolkata: IIM Calcutta student alleges rape at boys’ hostel, one arrested
A female student has been allegedly raped at the boys’ hostel of the premier Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Joka in Kolkata
Months after RG Kar horror, law student gangraped in Kolkata
Three people were arrested for the alleged gangrape of a female law student inside a college in South Kolkata.
14 dead as massive fire rips through hotel in Kolkata
A massive fire broke out at a hotel in Central Kolkata on Friday which left 14 dead and several people were rescued from the building
Slovak Minister Juraj Blanar says his nation is ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Slovak Minister Juraj Blanar said his nation is ready to offer territory for Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations
Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh granted bail as CBI fails to file chargesheet within 90 days
Former RG Kar Medical College Principal Sandip Ghosh granted bail
Bryan Adams’ maiden Kolkata concert leaves fans thrilled
International singing star Bryan Adams performs in Kolkata for the first time. He will perform in several other Indian cities in the upcoming days
ISKCON protests in Kolkata with kirtan to demand release of their jailed leader in Bangladesh
ISKCON members demonstrated in Kolkata against the arrest of Hindu monk in Bangladesh on Friday.
