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The famous Bengali actor Prasenjit Chatterjee once said – whenever a filmmaker like Yash Chopra stands behind the camera and directs a project he ends up making a beautiful film! A film that bears his signature and style. From breaking away from his brother's production house, producing films on his own, working with superstars, working with legends, working with the megastar, creating a new superstar – he has done it all. The millennium had just set in, the audience was getting matured, the deep emotional quotient of the boundary was still relevant, and a bunch of talents was coming up to showcase their brilliance.                                                                                       The filmmaker arrived once again; this time, with his son penni...

                             It is not so often that we hear about unusual therapies. How many times have we heard about a doctor prescribing "Song therapy" to a patient suffering from a psychological imbalance ? Or, has any of us heard things like "Snake Message Therapy" for removing body ache ? Likewise, have we ever been asked to visit a "Beer Spa" to rejuvenate ourselves ? Though some people might have heard about "Urine Therapy" for better health, has anyone heard about "Ear Candling" as some kind of solution to get tranquility in life ? However though, therapies are often weird. The topic for today is to take a look at one such unusual therapy. In the end, it might be so that it does not remain so unusual after all! Let us see! ................................................................................. ................................................................... ..........................

Once an industrial and now a cosmopolitan, Malmö, the third largest city of Sweden has managed to nicely maintain its old-world charm. It has grown older for sure, parts of it have even got a modern look, still, somehow the heritage is intact. Drottninggatan is a street located in the old part of Malmö. It is like any other street of an old European city. It has a lot of parked cars, a bunch of shops and a few apartment entrances. Apart from the charm it is food that takes me to this part of the city. The restaurant in focus is a Chinese one. A Chinese restaurant in a Swedish town. From the very first look, the restaurant gives an impression of neatness and aesthetics. Well-decorated and well-maintained, it can easily attract the passerby. The first time I visited a well-known Chinese restaurant was way back in 2001. It was the traditional Peiping in Kolkata, India. A few college friends took me to the place and I really loved the food. Back in my home country Chinese f...

A landscape full of slopes usually makes an interesting composition for a painter. Kirseberg is no exception. Kirseberg is a city within a city. It is a century-old settlement on the east side of Malmö (Sweden), and is very beautiful. On one hand, it has got a lot of greenery around it. On the other hand, it has sprawling houses, shops and showrooms embracing the modern world. Somewhere in the heart of its history lies a small street bearing a touch of heritage. The street has a name – Korngatan . There is a small road by the name Kirsebergsgatan which leads to the very picturesque Korngatan . There is also another landmark building opposite to Korngatan – it is an old school by the name Kirsebergsskolan . Each step through the walkway leaves one mesmerized. First, a stone-paved alley opens a visually charming picture in front of our eyes.  The fenced houses are calm and serene. Almost all the houses have well-maintained gardens. Flowers and colors are in abundance. ...

First, there was a writer; then, there came a character; and at last, there was a creative mind. All of them contributed towards the creation of the world of Apu - the protagonist, and Apu - the legendary common boy of World Cinema. Neo-realism, artistic perception, hyper-linked narration - all those were discerning outer influences to be seen during that period, across the cinematic world. But the abject poverty of Bibhutibhusan's own life was the inner realism, the slow and steady growth of the filmmaker germ inside Satyajit Ray was the true realism, and the life-sketch of Apu through the prism of Apu Trilogy was the ultimate realism of the-then India.                        Candid interview of Satyajit Ray on his visions, his art and his films So, who exactly was this Apu ? Where did he come from ? Was he an unique character ? Let us take them one by one in our endeavor to find his true self. Before the chapter when Ray...

The topic for today is very emotional; since, it deals with none other than the "Nightingale of India". The topic requires vivid sewing of thoughtful words; since, many a narrator has already penned many a word. The topic needs a little deviant path; since, many a reviewer has already covered it in many a beautiful way. Does this mean I am jittery, or hesitant, or shaky to get going ? No, certainly not! Because, beyond anything else, this is a topic that is very close to my heart! My heart, which has had the fortune of being drenched by the pure, soothing voice of Lata Mangeshkar, in a concert!                       Dilip Kumar introducing Lataji with his poetic speech! Scene one starts when the thespian, Dilip Kumar, introduces Lataji through his serene speech and greets her as his sister. Scene two starts with Lataji walking down the alley towards the stage and exchanging pleasantries with the legendary actor. The stage gets ...

Among all the tactical games played throughout the world, the game of Cricket is undoubtedly one that stands out where the captain matters a lot, especially when it comes to tactics.  Taking the statement a bit further, it would not be wrong for me to say that Cricket is as much skill-based as it is tactic-based. Unlike Soccer or many other team games, the coach of a cricket team cannot take or make quick on-field decisions. There are several counter-opinions  to this statement, but my long experience of following the game forces me to stick to this point of mine. The little bit of the game that I have played myself, the comments and analysis I have read and heard from experts, and the countless matches that I have watched over the years compel me to say that the captain plays a huge part in the success or failure of a side. On that note, let us go back a bit on the time radar - I take you all to the summer of 1992 "Down Under", when the stage was set for the fifth edition o...