The year 1916 was an important one for the Bengali language. The Bangiya Sahitya Parishat published a volume of poetry and songs called Hajar Bacharer Purana Bangla Bhasay Bauddho Gaan o Doha (One ...

At last year’s Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), Pune logged nearly 250 bird species, the second highest in Maharashtra. The highlights: The rare European Honey Buzzard at Vetal Tekdi and the ...

Gaan Ngai is the most significant traditional festival of the Rongmei (Kabui) Naga community, observed annually after the completion of the harvest season, usually during December–January. It marks ...

In Manipur, the Gaan Ngai festival of Kabui community kicked off today and the festival is celebrated across the State. The five days festival is one of the major festivals of Manipur which is ...

Bauls are mystic folk musicians whose philosophy blends elements of Hindu Vaishnavism and Sufi Islam. Their songs—recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity—focus on inner ...

Almost ten months after Sheikh Hasina's ouster, Bangladesh continues to be marred by instability, protests, and lawlessness. Representational image: REUTERS Amid rising violence against minorities and ...

The arrest of 'baul' artist Abul Sarkar has sparked protests In a brazen display of radical Islam taking control under the Muhammad Yunus regime, 'baul' singers continue to come under attack in ...

Multiple prominent figures from Bangladesh’s civil society on Monday slammed the arrest of a ‘baul’ singer, Abul Sarkar, on allegations of “hurting" public sentiment, as well as the violent attacks ...

As many as 258 prominent citizens have condemned the arrest of Baul, or mystic, singer Abul Sarkar in Manikganj's Saturia and demanded his immediate release. The call was made in a joint statement ...

Tension erupted in Manikganj on Sunday as followers of Baul artist Abul Sarkar came under attack during parallel demonstrations staged by opposing groups over his recent arrest on charges of insulting ...

At least four people, including three followers of Baul Abul Sarkar Moharaj, were injured today (23 November) after clashes broke out in Manikganj over rival programmes announced by two groups in the ...