Bengali Literature

Taslima Nasrin revisits writing Amar Meyebela in exile: 'It is the story of millions of women, not just mine'

Speaking from her home in New Delhi, Taslima Nasrin travels back to the time when Amar Meyebela was another solitary thought, keeping her company in exile

A rose of revolt: Two poems in Bengali

In the fourth part, meet Manohar Mouli Biswas — a legend in his own right who holds a mirror to Bengali society

A Feluda Mystery: How Satyajit Ray created Bengal's most loved detective of all time

Bengal produced two great detectives — Feluda and Byomkesh Bakshi. And yet, if you were to ask the average Bengali reader to name his or her favourite detective, chances are, Feluda’s name will be taken first.

Remembering Satyajit Ray: Pather Panchali, Feluda and other nostalgic musings

Bengalis tend to take their “kalchaaar” very seriously and there are few personalities that we hold in higher regard than Satyajit Ray.

Bengali poet Sankha Ghosh conferred 52nd Jnanpith Award by President Pranab Mukherjee

Sankha Ghosh is known for his work in Bengali literature such as Raktakalyan, Adim Lata- Gulmomay and Murkho Baro.

Transcending generations: Ashapurna Debi's stories resonate with Jhumpa Lahiri today as they did with Bengali women during Partition

During Partition, Ashapurna Debi's books resonated with the new Bengali woman as it was wholly in sync with her hopes and aspirations, and it continues to do so today.

Celebrated Bengali writer Suchitra Bhattacharya passes away

Celebrated writer Suchitra Bhattacharya, many of whose books had been made into cult Bengali films including "Dahan", died of a cardiac arrest at her south Kolkata residence on Tuesday night, her family members said. She was 55.

Aranyer Din Ratri to Kakababu: Sunil Gangopadhyay's gifts to Bengal

From Aranyer Din Ratri to the character of Kakababu, Bengali writer Sunil Gangopadhyay had redefined the literature in Bengali.

A poem in memory of Tagore

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of India's most revered poet, here is an exquisite translation of one of Rabindranath Tagore's more modern poems.