Art and Culture
I’ll celebrate it quietly tonight
2024 literature laureate Han Kang had just finished dinner with her son at her home in Seoul when she received the news. In this interview, she reflects on being the first South Korean literature laureate and talks about how writers as a collective have influenced her: “All their efforts and strengths have been my inspiration.” Han Kang also talks about her writing process on the international hit The Vegetarian, and recommends her most recent book We Do Not Part for anyone who’s curious to start reading her books.
Legendary actor Jamaluddin Hossain laid to rest in Canada
Ekushey Padak winner and eminent actor Jamaluddin Hussain has been laid to rest in Calgary, Canada.
Letters fade, runners disappear, memories endure
Even in the 1990s, we used to write letters to our loved ones. Those handwritten letters were filled with our joys, sorrows, emotions, and love. The wait for a letter felt like an eternity—when would the letter carrier arrive? The anticipation made it hard to sleep. But in this modern era, our ways of waiting and living have changed. We no longer wait for letters or the postmaster, whom our ancestors called the "mail runner" or "runner." They too have faded into the depths of history.
The Tale of the Hyena from African ‘Godard’
If you are familiar with African cinema, you might know that Senegalese filmmaker and novelist Ousmane Sembène is considered the father of African cinema. You may also be aware of his contemporaries, like Mali's Souleymane Cissé, Nigeria's Umaru Ganda, and Mauritania's Med Hondo—each a luminary in their own right. Yet, among them, Djibril Diop Mambéty, a filmmaker and poet from Senegal, stands out as uniquely different. He is often called the "Jean-Luc Godard of Africa" despite having never met Godard himself.
Why IMDb ratings matter for movies and web series
When we were kids and used to rent cassettes to watch movies on VCRs, we never needed to ask anyone how a particular movie was. The reason was simple—back then, we watched only a handful of movies, and the ones we did watch were already well-known in the market. Songs from the movies would be playing in audio-video shops on street corners, and the storylines would spread through word of mouth. Needless to say, most of the movies we watched were Hindi films. Even the occasional Hollywood action flicks were familiar. So, there wasn’t much hassle in choosing a movie based on someone’s recommendation.
Hollywood’s dirty little secret
The allure of fame often comes with a darker side that many celebrities struggle to navigate. Amid the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, the pressures of maintaining a public image, relentless media scrutiny, and the demands of the entertainment industry usually lead some stars down to a path of substance abuse.
Why Southern actors are triumphing in the glory of remuneration?
South Indian actors have been making significant waves in Bollywood over the past few years, with their fame extending beyond India to various countries. Icons like Rajinikanth, Thalapathy Vijay, Allu Arjun, and Prabhas have emerged as some of the highest-paid stars in the industry.
In memory of journalist Urmi Rahman Apa
Urmi Rahman Apa passed away in a Kolkata hospital on the 14th of this month, after a prolonged battle with cancer. While there were hopes that she might overcome the disease, it ultimately claimed her life. The news of her passing has been deeply unsettling, especially given the close bond shared over the years. Urmi Rahman Apa was someone I had known for nearly fifty years. Her departure brings a profound sense of loss, compounded by the realization of how fleeting our own existence can be. The mind, much like the relentless progression of cancer, often wanders through memories, unable to find peace.
Shilpakala Academy dazzles at 14th North America Bengali Conference
Shilpakala Academy delivered a captivating cultural performance at the 14th North America Bengali Literature and Culture Conference, held on July 27 and 28 at the Madison Theater of Molly University in New York.
Even small reasons for divorce are not insignificant
Let's start with an event from this year that gained significant attention last April. Brazilian football star Kaká's ex-wife, Caroline, revealed the reason behind their divorce. She mentioned that Kaká was so perfect as a person that she had to make the decision to part ways. This statement naturally left many people surprised. Some might have even thought for a moment if they were reading it wrong. Indeed, if someone is completely perfect, why would there be a divorce? Caroline made this remark many years after their separation, when both had moved on to new relationships.
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