Sukanta Bhattacharya: Poet of have not’s
Anik Mahmud :Sukanta Bhattacharya (1926-1947) Marxist poet, was born on 15 August 1926 at his maternal uncle’s home in Kolkata. His paternal home was in...
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Novelist Syed Waliullah
Shafiul Alam :Syed Waliullah (1922-1971) novelist, short story writer and playwright, was born on 15 August 1922 at Sholashahar in Chittagong. His father Syed Ahmadullah...
How Rabindranath Tagore used Raksha Bandhan as means to prevent 1905 Bengal partition
Weekend Plus Desk :At a time when the country is witnessing a surge in religious intolerance, an instance from the annals of history serves as...
Monsoon snacking: Yummy recipes for foodies
Weekend Plus Desk :Don’t just stick to tea and pakoras when the rain clouds gather. Add variety to your monsoon snack list, say experts.Noah Barnes,...
Love is in the air: Croatia’s capital city is a tribute to love
Lakshmi Sharath :“Rub his nose and you can meet your heartthrob,” says my guide Hela, pointing to a statue of the poet and writer, Antun...
Pack right before travelling during monsoon season
Weekend Plus Desk :Before going on a trip during the rainy season, it is important to carry the right tools and instruments to save your...
Tips for makeup -loving contact lens wearers
Weekend Plus Desk :Have you been recently detected with a vision prescription and are now worried about applying make-up? Or are you someone who is...
Why breastfeeding is one of the ‘smartest investments’
Roshni Majumdar :The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has released new findings on the economic gains-besides the obvious health benefits – of breastfeeding.Hailing the practice...
Mobile videos may help parents stick to infants’ sleep practices
Weekend Plus Desk :A mobile programme of informational videos and messages may improve parents adherence to safe sleep practices for infants, new research has found....
How tongue keeps its tastes right
Weekend Plus Desk :Signals sent by tongue’s taste cells prevent the brain from confusing between bitter and sweet tastes, a study has showed. Humans perceive...
Smartphones are rendering teenagers lonely and distressed
Weekend Plus Desk :Teenagers in the US today are working less, having less sex and are far less happy than previous generations because of increased...
Chetonay Bayanno
Edited by Abul Hasan Muhammad SadeqChetonay Bayanno (’52 in Spirit). Edited by Abul Hasan Muhammad Sadeq. Published by Kothamala Prokashoni, H. 14. R. 28. Sector...