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Journalism of Courage

Shashi Ghosh

Shashi Ghosh is a Kolkata-based photographer with The Indian Express

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Lone weaver acts as torch bearer of the dying art of towel-weaving in West Bengal villageSubscriber Only

May 19, 2023 17:00 IST

Once home to hundreds of weavers, the village of Amtala today has a solitary weaver, who sits alone in a loom all day and weaves towels.

Fri, May 19, 2023

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Inside West Bengal’s Chanditala Kaugachi, a prime hub of guitar makingSubscriber Only

January 08, 2023 18:20 IST

Although the sound of someone playing the guitar is not heard, but the sound of guitar-making can be heard all around

Tue, Jan 10, 2023

Goalkeeper who played for India in ‘World Cup’ now drives auto to surviveSubscriber Only

November 27, 2022 12:26 IST

Arindam Ghoshal from West Bengal represented India in the 2010 Homeless World Cup held in Brazil. An injury in 2012 curtailed his hopes of making it big on the football field

Sun, Nov 27, 2022

Cricket brings light to Shuvendu’s life, only player from West Bengal ready for T20 World Cup for BlindSubscriber Only

November 08, 2022 14:13 IST

The 25-year-old from Jhargram, Shuvendu Mahato, wants to make cricket for the blind popular and is looking forward to the T20 World Cup in Bengaluru next month

Tue, Nov 08, 2022

Inside Kolkata’s Amitabh Bachchan Temple, stories that make Big B the enduring superstarSubscriber Only

October 11, 2022 14:20 IST

On Amitabh Bachchan’s 80th birthday today, his fans in Kolkata are celebrating their idol's big day in the temple dedicated to the star.

Tue, Oct 11, 2022

Why a sweetmeat could land people in jail in pre-independent KolkataSubscriber Only

August 15, 2022 15:17 IST

From the 1920s to 1940s, many Kolkata eateries supported freedom fighters by providing them rooms for secret meetings (like Paramount and Swadhin Bharat Hotel) or sheltering freedom fighters like Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Surya Sen, Rash Behari Bose.

Mon, Aug 15, 2022

Inside a 77-year-old pen hospital in Kolkata, where old pens are treated and given a new lifeSubscriber Only

June 04, 2022 19:10 IST

As unbelievable as it may sound, pen hospitals were indeed central to the city's landscape. While most such hospitals have been erased with time, there is one remaining in the heart of Kolkata

Sun, Jun 05, 2022

How a school WhatsApp group helped these women rebuild their livesSubscriber Only

May 11, 2022 09:40 IST

“We need women to be strong to build a strong nation. And that concept made me realise that we should do something about dropout mothers."

Wed, May 11, 2022

‘Saxophone Sisters’ — how this duo from Bengal overcame the digital divide to script a musical journeySubscriber Only

April 15, 2022 09:16 IST

With little knowledge about musical notes, Priya and Chumki did face initial hiccups but their grit and determination soon helped them learn a couple of songs.

Mon, Apr 18, 2022

How sex workers of Sonagachi survived brutal Covid pandemic wavesSubscriber Only

January 21, 2022 22:44 IST

Till early 2020, Chittaranjan Avenue was busier than any other street in Kolkata. Glances of interested customers, sex workers soliciting them. Narrow alleys. Dark staircases leading up to dimly-lit rooms. However, everything has changed since the pandemic.

Tue, Jan 25, 2022

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Ahead of Diwali, artisans of Bengal’s pottery village battle Covid curbs, rising fuel pricesSubscriber Only

October 29, 2021 15:00 IST

While pottery makers are spread across the state, a majority of them hail from the 60-odd families of Chaltaberia in Dattapukur, situated a few kilometres from Kolkata

Fri, Oct 29, 2021

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The silver lining: Cyclone and lockdown help Bengal village become new tourist magnetSubscriber Only

October 31, 2020 12:48 IST

Bortir Bill, a vast wetland surrounded by farmlands in 24 Parganas (North), located between Barasat and Barrackpore, has seen a huge influx of visitors in the recent past.

Mon, Nov 02, 2020

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Local cops remember the forgotten, with a daily lunch vanSubscriber Only

May 14, 2020 14:12 IST

For little Tanima, seeing a whole egg on the plate, just for her, is something very special. She looks around to check if there has been some mistake. “Go on, it’s all yours,” the police personnel serving the hot rice and egg curry assures the 11-year-old.

Thu, May 14, 2020

Tiger widows of Sunderbans: In the shadow of mangroves, tale of courage and hopeSubscriber Only

February 14, 2020 19:19 IST

The West Bengal government claims that since 2009, 100,000 women are being trained to be independent through vocations such as embroidery, bee-keeping, tailoring, etc.

Fri, Feb 14, 2020