The Indian Health

We are all worried about health aren't we? When we are little our parents make us eat this and that (usually the yuck stuff viz. the salads, the veges, the fruits) and we are like oh we want chocolates, ice creams, pizzas, and yes burgers!! We think we are thin so why would we eat all that crap veges. Hard luck! And then comes the time when we get that cute looking round extra thing jutting out from the belly and we panic!!!! But after a look at our fat friends we think I am not that fat.... It'll go away. 

Slowly and gradually that cute little round thing grows and with it we see fat in other parts of our body as well. We don't fit in our churidars, our shirts won't button up and yes those jeans... how will we ever fit in them? This time the panic sets in for real and we rush to the internet to find ways to redeem ourselves. We start reading blogs, articles, write up anything with a hope that they will help us and what do we find there? Loads and loads of crap. Most websites offer to sell costly health drinks that are yuck to taste. Crash diets are another thing we do not want to follow. Eating only fruits for an entire week won't help us lose weight. It will only add to our health problems.  And do we wanna go for a jog? Nah! We lazy people won't even go for a gym session everyday. We pay them well and then stop going after a few days. the health blogs, and website do have good diet plans but they are definitely not good for Indians. Where will we ever find those foods? Have you ever heard of fennel? friends its only 'Jeera'. Funny isn't it? So, in frustration we stop doing everything and let the wrath of time devour us and turn us into those fat not ugly not hot but only cute teddy bears. 

 

Well my friends you have nothing to worry about. I here have sought out a really good food habit. Yes I say food habit and not diet because the food I will mention here is just the everyday food and nothing else. We eat everyday don't we? But due to our everyday hectic routine it becomes impossible for us to eat the right quantity at the write time. We just gotta do that. And yes water. Drink it everyday and t

least 4 to 5 times a day. 

So here's the plan.... It does not really matter when we wake up. Star this plan half an hour after you wake up. (Eg:- If you wake up and 10 a.m., start eating at 10:30 a.m. If you wake up at 6 a.m., start eating at 6:30 a.m.) But we gotta follow a routine. We cannot be irregular. Eat breakfast everyday. Don't miss it. It is my earnest request friends.

Believe me following this I have lost 4kgs in just 21 days. 

Here goes:

(I am mentioning my time but you gotta eat just according to your own)

(But the duration of gap between two meals should be the same)

6:30 a.m.:- Two to three cream cracker biscuits + (Optional) a cup of tea without sugar. You may add sugar free and the tea should be without milk. 

(Gap:- 2:30 hrs )

9:00 a.m.:- Two almonds

(Gap:- 2hrs)

11:00 a.m.:- 1/4th cup(150 gms) Flattened rice (chivda) or cornflakes with 1/2 cup curd.

(Gap:- 2hrs)

1:00 p.m. :- 1 cup rice, 1 cup vegetables, 1 cup dal, 70 gms chicken or fish.

(Gap :- 2hrs)

3:00pm:- 1 fruit viz. Apple, Guava, Mousambi

(Gap:- 2hrs)

5:00 pm:- 1 cup muti with cucumber, tomato, onion salad. No chanachur or oil.

(Gap:- 2hrs)

7:00 pm:- Tea without milk and sugar with one cream cracker biscuit.

(Gap:- 3hrs)

10:00 pm:- 1 roti, 1 cup vegetables, 70 GMs of chicken or fish

Try this for at least a month and you are bound to get results!! Believe me I got it. 

Written by Somrita Das

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Honouring the Comedians- WBFJA awards 2018

The 2^nd edition of West Bengal Film Journalists' Association (WBFJA) went on air as scheduled on 14^thJanuary 2018 at the Priya Cinema, Kolkata. Only a handful of 35 films were selected out of 88 films released in the year 2017.

Koushik Ganguly directed film ‘Bisorjon’ got the highest number of awards. A few categories of the award show are the best actress, best director, best comedy actor, best actor in a supporting role, and best music director. While on stage KoushikGangulysaid the most important words, “If instead of counting how many awards I get every year it can be observed why I get these awards maybe then I believe that good cinemas can be made.”

Apart from nominations and awards a different and unconventional theme presided over the entire program- ‘Pran Khola Hasir Shey Din…. Aaj o Ki Rongin'. Who keeps track of the tearful eyes of those peoplethinking about whom a smile creeps onto our lips?Keeping in mind and celebrating these outstanding comedy artists and bring on to stage Sabitri Chottopadhaye– WBFJA gave a different message altogether.

Another event made this award show stand apart from others. The Best Actor award is usually given out last. But WBFJA gave out this award at the very beginning of the show. This award was jointly handed over to the reel life father-son duo Mr. Soumitra Chottopadhaye and Mr. Prasenjit Chottopadhaye for the film ‘Mayurakshi’. Best Actress award was claimed by Jaya Ehshan. Sudipta Chakraborty got the Best Actor in a Negative Role award for the film ‘Dhananjay’.

The Satyajit Ray Lifestyle award went to Director Tarun Majumdar. Very soon the film ‘Bhalobasar Bari' by the director is going to be released.

Best music director award went to Late Kalikaprasad Bhattacharya for the film ‘Bisorjon’. On stage the director KoushikGanguly called upon the artist's wife Ritocheta to collect the award.

Most Promising Actor award was claimed jointly by two small in age by magnanimous in their works kids Noor Islam and Samiul Alam. For this a thank you note should be given to director Manasmukul Pal.He also won the Most Promising Director award. Best Actress in a Supporting role went to Mamata Shankar and Best Actor in a Supporting role went to Koushik Ganguly.

Here is a list of all award winners-

Best Actor (critic): Soumitra Chatterjee & Prosenjit Chatterjee (Mayurakshi)

Best Art director: Gautam Basu (bisarjon)

Best Cinematography: Subhankar Bhar (Macher jhol) & Soumik Haldar (Amazon abhijaan)

Best Make up: Somenath Kundu (dhananjay)

Best Costume: Pansy Saha, Neha Gandhi (cockpit)

Best Supporting actor: Kaushik Ganguly (bisarjon)

Best Supporting Actress: Mamata Shankar (macher jhol)

Best Editor: Pronoy dasgupta (bibaho diaries)

Best Comic actor: lama (bisarjon)

Best Negative role: sudipta chakraborty (dhananjay)

Best Lyrics: ritam sen (projapati biskoot)

Best Singer male: Arijit Singh (Chaamp)

Best Singer Female: Chandrani Banerjee (projapoti biskoot)

Best background score: chandradeep goswami and indradeep dasgupta (sohoj pather goppo)

Best Music director: Late Kalika Prasad Bhattacharjee (bisarjan)

Best Promising director: Manas mukul pal (sahaj pather goppo)

Best Promising Actress: Rukmini Maitra (cockpit)

Best Screenplay: Kaushik Ganguly (bisarjon)

Best director: Kaushik Ganguly (bisarjon)

Best actor (popular): Dev (chaamp)

Best Actress: Jaya Ahsan (bisarjon)

Best film: Mayurakshi

Best film (popular) posto and bibaho diaries

Written & Reporting by - Somrita Das

Picture by source

Welcome to the neighbourood drama - "Para Porshir Theatre"

Theatre as we know is the very heart and soul of India. Not only a mere source of entertainment, theatre has been vividly and extensively used to raise awareness against social causes. Alternaitive Living Theatre a.k.a. ALT has thus taken the initiative to bring to you a 5 day National Drama Festival- "Para porsir Theatre" from 1st to 5th November. The ceremony was inauguarated by Minister Bratya Basu in the presence of Mr. Rathin Ghosh, MLA(Madhyamgram, North) and Sangit Natya Akademi winner Mr. Probir Guha and his team ALT. 

Expressing his views on theatre Minister Bratya Basu said, "Art and culture cannot thrive if it is not encouraged rather it tends to annihilate if not taken care. If the history of India and the world can be churned, it can be seen that starting from Kalidas toTansen or Shakespeare all had patrons who supported them. So with a very humble heart I would like to say that the local authorities should stand beside and encourage the people in our society who are related to drama, different genres of drama practise, and drama revolutions." 

It is wonderful to say that this drama festival is being organised by Alternative Living Theatre for the third year. In 2013 the drama festival started for the very first time holding the hands of Sangit Natya Academy winner Mr. Probir Guha, after which it had been arranged in 2015 and then this year 2017.

Mr. Subhadeep Guha one of the primemembers of ALT and award winning music artist said,"The concept of the festival is to build the bridge of friendliness and highlight different form of theatre practices

 across the globe."

The festival started off by the melodious voice of Ms. Kakali Das and Recitations of Atanu Barman. 

The first play of the festival, “Bapu”, a play from Bihar, directed by Sangit Natya Akademi Winner Parvez Akhtar was presented on the prestigious stage of Nazrul Sadan Madhyamgram.

Theatre troupes from various regions like Bihar, Kolkata, Madhyamgram will be presented in the festival. Not only that a group from Bangladesh will stage their play in the schedule of 5 days drama festival. 

ALT organises many such theatre all round the year. But "Para Porshir Theatre" is their grandest theatre festival as the word "Para" means neighbourhood ad ALT is trying to unite our neighbourhood through the festival. This is according to Mr. Subhadeep Guha.

On 5th November for the first time “Titas Ekti Nodir Naam” adopted from Mr. Adwaita Mallabarman, will be played by the members of ALT, on the stage from the eye of the director of the drama Mr. Probir Guha.

Thus, to enjoy and learn the approaches of the dramas from different places, please do come to Madhyamgram Nazrul Sadan at 6:00 pm from 1st to 5th November, after all it's a festival by our Neighbours.

(Reporter - Ayana Chaterjee , Writer - Somrita Das , Picture - Ashif Iqubal & Ujjwal Gayen)

RENAULT CAPTUR PLATINE is premium version across Renault cars

The most awarded automotive brand Renault has launched their new car “RENAULT CAPTUR PLATINE” for the first time in India. “PLATINE” is considering to be the most premium version across Renault cars specially designed for Indian conditions and consumers’ preferences. A new benchmark for comfort comes with the best in-class ground clearance of 210mm with an elevated driving position that offers wraparound panoramic visibility. The total lighting of the car from both inside and outside are covered with iconic Sparkle LED and the indicators are also unique with floating LED indicators. The R17 Crystal Cut alloy wheels enhance its agile stance. This car features ultra-premium white and gold interiors and takes the feel of sophistication a notch higher with AC vents engulfed in chrome, along with the stylish bezel with golden finish.The seats are ErgoDesign leather seats with 6-way adjustable facility provides superior comfort. With the help of Smart access card and engine button one can easily drive CAPTUR. The Infinity Instrument Cluster includes user-friendly new generation Integrated Intelligent ULC 3.0 multimedia navigation system which provides a seven-inch display featuring radio and Bluetooth technology, voice recognition (for iOS), maps

along with temperature and time display. Renault CAPTUR is equipped with an automatic AC with surround illumination and rear cooling vents which enable better cooling for rear seats. This car is certified to exceed frontal and lateral crash test parameters for passengers’ safety. CAPTUR will come with both petrol and diesel powertrains. Dual-tone body color is a special feature of this car. Together with Diamond Deck and Urban Connect, Renault will offer a range of aesthetic and utility add-ons including embellishments, smart lighting enhancements, illuminated scuff plates, elegant interior finishes, roof decal designs, designer mats and more, making Renault CAPTUR as convenient, as it stylish.

Renault aims to reach to 320 dealership by the end of 2017 and its growing network presence will make Renault products and services, including Renault CAPTUR, more accessible to customers across the country.   

(Reporting & Picture by Subhojit Ghosh and Written by Ayana Chatterjee)

Ceremonial Inauguration of Ms. Taken

Be it the puja or any other time, Bengali women do not forget to pamper themselves. Durga puja to Kali puja is the only time when they try to transform themselves to utmost beauties. As time goes by it can be seen that there are some changes in the dressing patterns of the Bengalis and the western wind has touched them which can be seen in their dresses. Bollywood star Kriti Sanon's outlet 'Ms.Taken' has come up with all such western collection at Shoppers Stop. Keeping in mind the upcoming festivities in Bengal this brand has debuted its outlet in Kolkata. Besides Kriti Sanon, the establishment's chief Shri Gopal Asthana was also present.

                                                                   (Reported and Images by Ashif Iquebal & Written by Somrita Das)

  

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Indigenous Fashion from the waste

From Left - John Sengupta and Sharbari Dutta 

"Bajlo tomar alor benu" -- This song marks the arrival of Devi Durga. It marks the cleasining of all that is waste and signifies the start of something new. This is the sole concept that Inter National Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD) has taken up in their Pre-puja collection "ABAHON 2017". Just as mother Durga transforms all waste into wonderous forms, the students of INIFD has ressurected all waste easilu found around us into beautiful and breathtaking attires that does not fail to mesmerize us. Instead of using expensive materials to produce a rich range of clothing, the students of the fashion Design Department from INIFD has transformed the ordinary things in an elegant way that has the audience stupified. The icing on the cake was the presence of the eminent designer Sarbori Dutta who charmed the event with her presence. Being a humble person, Sarbori Dutta does not fail to indulge the students with her views as she pointed out ways for the students to improve in their own fields.

The collection shows the hard work that the students have put up for the show. Every project needs to be researched throughly and the way the students have designed their cloths, it can be said that their cloths speak for themselves. Their 'AGOMONI' collection is synonymous to the characteristics of the Adi Shakti as it signifies the inner strength of the women. The age old 'Lal Paar Shaada saree' has been portraed n a new form taing inspiration from every aspect of the Bengali life starting from the Taal patar pakha (Pam leaf hand fans). Decorated with 'frills, ruffels and motiys' the Bengali tradition has been well depictyed through these saaris. These saaris lived well upto their intentions of keeping the Bengali tradition alive and they serve as a reminder to modern day people who seems to have forgotten them.

Fashion Show

INIFD's next category 'Best out of the Waste' has been themed around the Phoenix, a mythical bird that takes birth from its own ashes. Phoenix is examplary to the fact that what we regard as waste can actually be beautiful and not something to throw away.  Students of this institute have proved that waste if treated properly, artistically and creatively can look beautiful. Thrown away packets of chips, thermocol plate and bowls, plastic waste bags, deflated balloons have never been made to look so enchanting. Through this category the students of INIFD have explored their creative side and expressed their thoughts just as a painter does with is tools on the canvas.

INIFD's next category Knit-Knots has taken our outlook on the simple day to day worn T-shirts to a whole new level. Daily wear boring T-shirts have been restructured to look trendy. This unimaginable fact is what the students have achieved, they have conquered the unconquerable. T-shirts have been made into a cape and sometimes a funky shrug, the sleeves have been given various cuts that make them look like expensive clothing but with a chick and ober look.

Sometimes we wonder what to do with all our old clothes. Every piece of clothing has a story and an emotional attachment. We neither want to throw them nor do we want to keep them. The students of INIFD comes to our rescue. Through their next category 'Metamorphosis' they revived the old clothes and revamp the wardrobe. Through unique combination of clothinh and style they show us how we can reuse our old cloths and look fashionable.

Fashion Show

Feminine grace is best emphasised with a saree and festivals in Bengal are incomplete withot them. Be it any occation or festivities all a woman wants is a saree. So, the students of INIFD has redefined sarees in their own unique way to make it popular among the youth by giving them a designer's touch and draping it in different styles to make it popular among the youth.

Magnamious designer Sharbari Dutta was impressed with the efforts of the students of INIFD. To her fashion is an way of expression by a designer just like a painter or a singer. Fashion designers do not only make clothes for the rich but it is the sole work of a designer to introduce a trend so that it can be worn by all people in general. Fashion designers should work towards growing the economy through their works. She takes her inspirations from various indigenous cultures of India and the Indian mythology. She intoduced coloured Dhotis taking inspiration from Lord Krishna who wore a yellow dhoti and is thus called Pitambar. Sharbari Dutta encouraged the students to keep up their work and experiment.

                                                                                                        (Reported, Written & Images by Somrita Das)

Come on India let's football....

The Winner's Trophy of
Fifa Under 17

Yes this tune is ringing everywhere in India... Earlier this craze in football was only centered around the clubs in a population of above 100 crore. If the country won it was only in small tournaments. But as soon as India got her chance to host the upcoming 2017 football World Cup, it gave a confidence to dream, to belief in the fact that yes we can also take part in Football World Cup. It does not matter if it is in the near 17. There is only a few days left for the World Cup to start. The inauguration ceremony of the World Cup trophy has already been done at Kolkata.  This ceremony was organised at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra. Eminent personalities like Sri Arup Biswas(the sport Minister of the state), Lakhsmi Ratan Shukla and many others were present there. India has got 10 matches to host along with the finals. The brilliant Vivekananda's Yuvabharati stadium is waiting to grab the balls... We too are waiting. Waiting to witness the first success of an magnanimous dream.

The Match Schedule of
Fifa Under 17 in Kolkata 

Aroop Biswas & Others
 at the event of Trophy Revelation

Juniors at Trophy Revelation event

(Reported and Images by Ashif Iquebal, Written by Arpon Das & Translated by Somrita Das)

Valderrama visited Kolkata

To the Bengalis 'Durga Puja' is their grandest festival and it's indications begins with the advent of the Mahalaya. Owing to this ritual Bengalis have another festival close to their spirts, the 'Footbal Festival'. And why will it not eb, after all football is Bengals chief game. Bengalis are meaningless without it. Along with the ensuing Durga Puja, Kolkatans are to witness a historical football match. The game will be played between Bengal's pride Sourav Ganguly, known to fans as 'Dada' and the football legend Maradona.The jersey for this historical match has been revealed by Carlos Valderrama at Dhulaiwala Match for Unity on 8th September at Fanattic Sports Museum, Eco Space.

Apart from this others present at the event were Satadru Dutta, Dibyendu Biswas and many more. Just as the Mahalaya announces the start of Devipaksha, Kolkatans are eagerly waiting and impatiently counting the days when Dada and Maradona will share the same field. Besides this he went to the Mohanbagan field and had a chat with Dada at Eden gardens. Apart from wishing well for the upcoming friendly football match, he also talked about the forthcoming 2017 Worldcup. 

মারাদোনা উৎসবের শুভ সূচনা 

 বাঙালি মতে তাদের শ্রেষ্ঠ উৎসব “দুর্গা পুজো” আর তার আগে তার সূচনা হয় থাকে মহালয় দিয়ে। ঠিক সেই রীতি মেনেই বাঙালিদের আরেক খেলার উৎসব “ফুটবল” আর হবে নাই বা কেনও কথাতেই আছে “সব খেলার সেরা বাঙালির তুমি ফুটবল”। আসন্ন দুর্গা পুজোর সাথে কলকাতা বাশি সাক্ষী হতে চলেছে একটি ঐতিহাসিক ফুটবল ম্যাচ এর মাধ্যমে। খেলা হবে বাঙালিদের গৌরব সৌরভ তথা দাদার সাথে ফুটবল কিংবদন্তী মারাদনার সাথে। আর সেই ঐতিহাসিক খেলাটি যে জেরসি পরে খেলা হবে সেটি উন্মোচন করে দিলেন কলম্বিয়ার কিংবদন্তী কার্লোস ভালদেরামা।এ ছাড়াও উপস্থিত ছিলেন সাতাদ্রু দত্ত, দিবেন্দু বিশ্বাস সহ আরও অনেকে। ঠিক এমন অভিনব ভাবে মহালয়ের পর জামন শুরু হয় দেবী-পক্ষ ঠিক তেমন ভাবেই ঢাকে কাঠি দিয়ে সূচনা হয় গেলো দিন গোনার পর্ব যখন দাদা র মারাদনাকে একসাথে দেখে যাবে কলকাতার মাঠে খেলতে। এ ছাড়াও তিনি মোহনবাগান মাঠে যান এবং সৌরভ গাঙ্গুলির সাথে ইডেন-এ গিয়ে সাক্ষাতও করেন। তিনি এইরকম একটি বন্ধুত্ব ম্যাচ এর জন্য শুভ কামনা ছাড়াও আসন্ন অনূর্ধ্ব-১৭ বিশ্বকাপ নিয়েও কথা বলেন।

(Reported and Bengali Write-up By Riddhi Bhattacharya , English Write-up by Somrita Das & Picture Source)

LoveGen fashion is now in KolkataProsenjit Chatterjee

Prosenjit Chatterjee

Don't you want to look more gorgeous and shine out from the crowd in a pocket-friendly range? If the answer is yes, then shopaholics, its the perfect time for you to fill your pockets and have a look at the brand new collections from LoveGen at Shoppers Stop Store, Acropolis Mall. The fashion stalwarts and founders of LoveGen Dolly Sidhwani, Bhavana Pandey and Nandita Mahatani unveiled their high street fashion on 13th September, for the first time in Kolkata in the presence of their special friends of tinsel town Raima Sen, Nusrat Jahan and Prosenjit Chatterjee. The trio make LoveGen unique and lovely by its vogue level availability of fashion and color sense in affordable range for the folks. Each collection of this high street fashion brand is remarkable and globally trending.

This collection contains dresses for chic-look like chic off-shoulder, one shouldered tops, easy to wear shirts, quirky slogan tees, bomber jackets, track suits, and sweat dresses with elements of glitz and glam. One can have dresses with vibrant pop colours like cherry yellow, tangy orange and also with muted tones and many more. So, why wait? Grab your own LoveGen clothing.

                                                         (Reported and Images by Meghdeep Gupta & Written by Ayana Chatterjee)

#Shoppers_Stop, #LoveGen, #Kolkata, #Acropolis_Mall, #Raima_Sen, #Prosenjit_Chatterjee, #Nusrat_Jahan, #Dolly_Sidhwani, #Bhavana_Pandey, #Nandita_Mahatani, #Fashion, #Chic_Look, #Vogue

The Story of a promising film-maker of India

 Poster of Roadside Scientist

Film-making is no doubt an art of appreciation. Bengali's are famous for their aesthetic sense. We are inspired from the films of maestros like Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen and Ritwik Ghatak. Today’s youth with the help of modern technology are very enthusiastic about the art of filmmaking. 

 Diganta Dey and team

Diganta Dey, a young and talented filmmaker is now known for his realistic documentary of a film named ‘Roadside Scientist'. The documentary narrates the story of the  life of Sukomol Basak who won the President Award for his innovation on water conservation as well as self dispensing water system. But even after this he lives in poverty in a distant village of North Bengal without the valuation or implementation of his work. 

This documentary is made with the typical emotions, that will lead you to think if life it is really about  ‘money over fame’ for all common man of India. 

Talking about the director it can be said that Diganta is emerging as a very promising director in India. His work was recently showcased by the Federation of Film Societies of India at Nandan on 28th August, 2017.

Shooting of Roadside Scientist

                                                                                             (Written By Ayana Chatterjee & Images by Source)

#Creazione_Production, #Diganta_Dey, #Roadside_Scientist, #Documentary_film, #India, #West_Bengal, #North_Bengal, #Satyajit_Ray, #Mrinal_Sen, #Ritwik_Ghatak

Stop at Shoppers Stop for the festival shopping

Bengali Actress Payel Sarkar, The Showstopper
at 'Shoppers Stop Sananda Pujor Bazar'

 Be ready for a sizzling start to this year's festive season with the glorious Bengali actress Payel Sarkar firing up the ramp at 'Shoppers Stop Sananda Pujor Bazar' festival at Shoppers Stop store in Acropolis mall. Actress Payel Sarkar along with other models magnificently showcased the latest Indian wear collection just perfect for the Pujo festivities. Shoppers Stop is hosting the 'Shoppers Stop Sananda Pujo Bazar' festival at all Shoppers Stop stores in the city starting from Forum Mall - Elgin road, City Centre - Salt Lake, South City Mall, City Center 2 - Rajarhat, Acropolis Mall at Rajdanga Main Road as well as the Shoppers Stop stores in Durgapur and Siliguri from August 22, 2017 onwards.

Shoppers Stop's private brand STOP, Haute Curry and Kashish did a great job at blowing minds with their intricately designed Indian wear that were unveiled and showcased in this captivating and vibrant fashion show. This years collection took the fashion up several notches as it displayed eclectic styles in brilliant colours and rich fabrics that perfectly fits the bill for all occasion including the Pujo season.

Actress Payel Sarkar was euphoric to participate in this event and ccommented, "Pujo is the perfect time to revamp your wardrobe and Shoppers Stop is the perfect destination for all that Pujo shopping! I'm delighted to be here at 'Shoppers Stop Sananda Pujor Bazar' festival. The Indian wear is gorgeous and elegant and I'm sure every shopper will have more than their fill of festive shopping at Shoppers Stop."

 

The Models at Sananda Shoppers Stop Pujor Bazar with Payel Sarkar 

Customers are the top priority at Shoppers Stop and to make their shopping time enjoyable with their family, friends and loved ones a multitude of offers, games, makeovers and the latest in fashion and glamour is being offered at 'Shoppers Stop Sananda Pujor Bazar' festival. Grand prizes has been arranged with lucky draws that is sure to take the customers breath away.

So if you are not satisfied with your wardrobe head on to Shoppers Stop to buy the best in fashion and experience a whole new world of festive spirit that stands to welcome the festivities in Kolkata.

(Reported and Images by Meghdeep Gupta & Written by Somrita Das)

Pro-Kabaddi is for juniors now

Shashank Wankhede grooming the teams at the Meet & Greet Session

Keeping in tune with the adults, now the juniors have secured their entry in the game of Kabaddi with the support of Star Sports “Pro Kabaddi Junior”. On 1^st September, Friday in the presence of Mr. Joseph Mathew, the Director of Indus Valley World School with Mr. Swapnil Purohit, the Senior-Producer of Star Sports organized a Meet-&-Greet session of “Pro Kabaddi Juniors”. It was an Inter-school Kabaddi competition The Director of Idus Valley World School said, “We are very glad to start up the session of “Pro Kabaddi Junior” in our school. I cordially appreciate this initiative taken by Star Sports. Eight of the Schools will participate in the Kabaddi match. The match will be held at Netaji Indore Stadium. I wish all the ^rd September, Sunday. A huge excitement for Kabaddi was seen among the junior. The flagging off of Inter-School Football Tournament was also done at the same event. 

 Indus Valley World School Pro- Kabbadi JuniorsTeam with their
coach at the Meet & Greet Session.

Participated teams for the final competition.” Schools like Pailan World School, DPS megacity, Khalsa English High School, South City International School, St. Sebastian School, P.B Academy School, Future Hope and I.V.W.S were the participating teams of “Pro Kabaddi Juniors”. Shashank Wangkhede and Amaresh Mondal, the former players of Bengal Worriers Kabaddi team were at the event to cheer the juniors’ souls up for Kabaddi. They also gave their valuable advice to the participants. By availing lottery facility the matches were fixed between the teams followed by- Indus Vally World High School vs. Khalsa English High School, DPS Megacity vs. St. Sebastian School, South City International School vs. Pailan World School and P.B Academy vs. Future Hope School. The match were on on 3rd September, Sunday. A huge excitement for Kabaddi was seen among the junior. The flagging off of Inter-School Football Tournament was also done at the same event. 

                                                  (Reported By Sanchari Chatterjee & Written By Ayana Chatterjee and Picture courtesy source)

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Kolkata Witnessed A Shining Saturday Evening With Gulzar

From left -  Shantanu Moitra, Sandip Ray, Gulzar 

Sampooran Singh Kalra - the Brightest Star Personality among the stars that India is proud of well known to his admirers by his pen name Gulzar. He is not only admired as a world famous Shayar (Poet) but he is also recognized for his contributions in various fields like film direction, lyrics writing and acting. Moreover he is a well-versed orator. In one word, he is the perfect combination of creative talents that makes him a legendary persona.

On 26th August, Saturday Nandan, Kolkata's film hub, was blessed with the aura of this great personality. On the evening of Saturday, Gulzar first inaugurated a photography exhibition themed around his entire life time memories. Music director Shantanu Moitra, actor Saswata Chattopadhyay, Rahul Banerjee, Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty, Antara Chowdhury and many other popular personalities’ presence took the Majlis (party) into a different level.The bonus achievement of the day was the launch of two of Gulzar’s books- one is “Pantbhaate", (the Bengali

Gulzar Saheb 

translation of the book has been done by Sanchari Mukherjee). This book depicts the golden experiences and memories with some renowned Bengali personalities like Satyajit Ray, R.D Burman, Kishore Kumar, Suchitra Sen, Uttam Kumar, Mahasweta Devi and so on. The name of second book is “Pluto” and Sk. Sadar Nayeem had translated the book in Bengali. Both books are published by Dey’s Publication. “Gulzarish”, another Bengali book on Gulzar was published in the same event. Poet Shankha Ghosh remarked on the book, “Pluto” by saying “Pluto, isn’t the name quite wondrous but why?” He said, “Pluto in galaxy is no more considered as a planet, Gulzar similarly, being apart from his 

From left - Shankha Ghosh, Gulzar Saheb, Shantanu Moitra,
Saswata Chattopadhyay, Sandip Ray

family writes so many short rhymes under the name of ‘Pluto’.” He also quoted, “Pluto was discovered in the year 1930 and Gulzar was born on 18th August, 1934; so he is four years younger than Pluto”. The second part of the show was “Guftagu with Gulzar”, a gossip session where personalities like Shantanu Moitra, Srijato, Sanchari Mukherjee, Sk. Sadar Nayeem took part and shared their experiences with Gulzar. The Guest of honour Gulzar ji also shared his experiences of life with audience. He made a remark about the current situation of the country saying that the time now is such that it is better to know the religion of others before revealing your own name. After that Sanchari Mukherjee read out some lines from the book “Pantabhaate” to the audience. She said,”I have tried my best to bring out the nostalgia of Pantbhaate from the core of my heart.” The whole thearte was filled with the astonishing recitations of Gulzar Saheb and Srijato. The huge participation by the people of Kolkata at the Nadan Premises to witness the presence of Living Legend Gulzar for once in their lifetime showed the love they had for this incredible legend.

From left - Gulzar Saheb, Sanchari Mukherjee

                        (Reporting by Sanchari Chatterjee,Written by Ayana Chatterjee & Picture by Ashif Iquebal)