Notorious dacoit Ratnakar is transforming himself to a meditating sage, Balmiki Whole world is moving in lightning fast speed. However, one corner of this ever revolving world has escaped the mindless race to achieve something tangible. This corner of the world has not been very famous for its material productivity. But this place has gifted… Continue reading From caterpillar to butterfly
Category: Life and Death
The Irony of Urgency: Reflections on Funeral Processions
Introduction: The Encounter with Funeral Processions Frequent travels between Kolkata and my hometown have offered me a unique lens through which to observe the world. Among the myriad of experiences, one particularly poignant and recurring encounter stands out—the funeral processions. These solemn events, marked by the piercing sirens and the stark, flashing lights, never fail… Continue reading The Irony of Urgency: Reflections on Funeral Processions