Everything men have made can be used as evidence for their history; but in order to do so, we must find out how to interpret it. R. G. Collingwood Are folktales and myths important tools of writing history? Given the current socio-political situation in India, answering affirmatively to this question carries significant risks. There is … Continue reading Finding Meaning in the Mythical: A Note on Collingwood’s Musings on Myths and Folktales—Arkaprava Sengupta
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Syed Mustafa Siraj’s ‘Bharat Varsha’—Translated by Saukarya Samad
Syed Mustafa Siraj (1930-2012) One of the last sentinels from the golden era of Bengali literature, Syed Mustafa Siraj wrote effortlessly for both children and adults. His sheer versatility enabled him to craft riveting novels like ‘Neel Ghorer Nati’ and conjure the evergreen ornithologist-cum-investigator Colonel Niladri Sarkar. Renowned for his nuanced social commentary and vivid … Continue reading Syed Mustafa Siraj’s ‘Bharat Varsha’—Translated by Saukarya Samad
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