10 May holds special significance in the history of Bengali music and Indian cinema, as it marks the birth anniversary of legendary singer, composer, and music director Pankaj Mullick. Born in Kolkata on 10 May 1905, Mullick played a pioneering role in shaping modern Bengali songs, Rabindra Sangeet, and Indian film music. On his birth […]

Today marks 25 Boishakh, the 165th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, the foremost figure in Bengali literature, music, art and philosophy. Across Bangladesh and among Bengali communities worldwide, the occasion is being observed through cultural programmes and commemorations. Locations associated with Tagore’s life and work, including Jorasanko, Shilaidaha, Shahzadpur and Patisar, are hosting special events. […]