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Shreya Das
Shreya is Deputy Copy-Editor at the online desk of Indian Express. She likes to write on social media trends, gender issues, art and culture. She is based in Kolkata. The author is an alumnus of Calcutta University and Jadavpur University. She has been writing for Indian Express Online since 2015. Email - shreya.das@indianexpress.com
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With no melas this Rath Yatra, jatra dols in Kolkata bear the burntSubscriber Only
June 23, 2020 16:59 IST
Considered one of the busiest times of the year, scenes are very different this year -- torn posters, closed gates and silent alleys greet people coming there. While most groups would book back-to-back shows for the Rath Yatra melas hosted widely in various towns, owing to pandemic everything changed.
Tue, Jun 23, 2020
Kolkata sweet shop makes herb-infused ‘Immunity Sandesh’ to battle Covid-19Subscriber Only
June 07, 2020 20:39 IST
Launched earlier this week in June, the hexagonal sandesh features 14 ingredients known for boosting immunity.
Mon, Jun 08, 2020
Films speak a universal language: Bengali director whose Malayalam film made it to Cannes market
June 01, 2020 17:35 IST
After three silent films, Bengali filmmaker Aneek Chaudhuri has helmed a Malayalam film — a first for someone from Bengal. The film is now part of Cannes 2020 and will be screened later this month.
Wed, Jun 03, 2020
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
Kolkata’s gurudwaras ensure daily food and rations for over 5,000 during lockdownSubscriber Only
May 07, 2020 21:10 IST
In association with Indian Humanitarian Assistance (IHA) Foundation, the Behala Gurudwara Prabhandhak Committee (BGPC) has been preparing fresh food in its community kitchens for over 5,000 people everyday and distributing them in and around the city for the last 45 days since the lockdown.
Thu, May 07, 2020
From Bengal, a Patachitra that narrates the story of the fight against coronavirus goes viral
April 25, 2020 18:54 IST
A Patachitra on the pandemic by veteran artist Swarna Chitrakar from Paschim Medinipur in West Bengal, is going viral. She painted an elaborate seven-frame scroll and composed music with all relevant information in a over 7-minute long song.
Sat, Apr 25, 2020
Kolkata gets its first ‘disinfectant tunnel’ at iconic New MarketSubscriber Only
April 07, 2020 18:17 IST
The walkthrough sprinkler uses Hydrogen Peroxide and not Sodium Hypochlorite.
Tue, Apr 07, 2020
A Kolkata sweet shop creates corona-misti to fight fear against the pandemicSubscriber Only
April 06, 2020 22:09 IST
Hindustan Sweets in Jadavpur has come up with coronavirus-inspired sandesh and cupcakes to raise awareness and dispel fears among people.
Tue, Apr 07, 2020
US doctor is spreading joy during the coronavirus pandemic, one dance video at a time
April 03, 2020 21:04 IST
Dr Jason Campbell, the anesthesiologist at the Oregon Health & Science University has taken the internet by storm with his TikTok dance videos and his fans now include Hollywood star Hugh Jackman.
Mon, Jul 27, 2020
Chennai artist creates coronavirus-inspired helmet for cops urging people to stay home
March 28, 2020 19:17 IST
A police official wearing a helmet made to look like the COVID-19 was seen interacting with people in Chennai and warned violators of the national lockdown what could happen to them if they contracted the virus.
Sat, Mar 28, 2020
Darjeeling’s iconic Glenary’s hands out food for free ahead of Covid-19 lockdown
March 23, 2020 17:09 IST
The eatery announced that it would hand out all its baked goods for free till stocks last. However, despite the shutdown it will continue to bake bread to supply to charitable organisations.
Mon, Mar 23, 2020
Kerala Police’s latest hit video on social media features a Mohanlal film song and Covid-19
March 21, 2020 13:48 IST
The 'Kadavule Pole' song from Lucifer has been used and the actor in the video imitates Mohanlal's moves and dialogue. What's more remarkable is that all the actors in the video are policemen.
Sat, Mar 21, 2020
Watch: Singer’s Hindustani classical piece on coronavirus wins the internet
March 20, 2020 18:49 IST
Composed in Raga Basant and in Taal Addha-Teentaal, the musician created a piece telling people: "Let's work from home, but let's not freak out. Let's conquer Corona, before the havoc it'll wreak."
Sat, Mar 21, 2020
Delhi bar denies entry to woman wearing ‘ethnic wear’, owner issues apology after backlash
March 13, 2020 13:50 IST
As the video went viral, the owner of the restaurant and bar apologised for the incident and said the "man in the video is a new team member and his opinion in the video is his alone and in no way a representation of my or the teams’ view on the dress code restrictions. "
Fri, Mar 13, 2020
‘Revolution will come’: This powerful video tribute to Shaheen Bagh protesters is going viral
February 13, 2020 21:50 IST
A short-film by noted filmmaker Gitanjali Rao premiered on Faiz Ahmad Faiz's birth anniversary in an ode to the resilient women of Shaheen Bagh has created a buzz across social media platforms.
Thu, Feb 13, 2020
From children to elderly, thousands gather to form 11-km human chain in KolkataSubscriber Only
January 26, 2020 15:43 IST
The chain was formed to oppose the Citizenship Amendment Act, National Population Register, and the proposed NRC, with people waving the Tricolour and reading the Preamble aloud.
Sun, Jan 26, 2020
Someone just made ‘maa ka gyaan’ cool, check out ‘Mother With Sign’ and the love it’s getting online
January 24, 2020 16:59 IST
Over the past few days photos of Poonam Sapra, holding cardboard with handwritten messages has gone viral across social media sites, and people have loved not only the idea but found the advice way too relatable as their desi moms say the same.
Sun, Jan 26, 2020
Photos of a Delhi rickshaw transporting a blanket-covered stray dog go viral
January 02, 2020 18:00 IST
Twitter user Dr Vibhuti Gupta (@sevdazola) tweeted photos of a rickshaw in Delhi with the dog in the passenger's seat, wrapped in a blanket.
Thu, Jan 02, 2020
This Kerala couple’s unique pre-wedding photoshoot against CAA and NRC is going viral
December 21, 2019 17:20 IST
G L Arun Gopi and Asha Sekhar, who are all set to tie the knot on January 31 in the new year, posed for their 'Save the Date' photos, holding placards with captions that read "NO CAA" and "NO NRC".
Mon, Dec 23, 2019
After pre-wedding shoot goes viral, Kerala gay couple say they wanted to show it was normal
December 11, 2019 16:24 IST
Their romantic photoshoot, captured in two parts, one at their home with their pet dogs and guinea pigs and the other out in a natural setting is giving #CoupleGoals to many online. Their love captured in the candid frames has also been coming in for a lot of appreciation.
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Bengaluru school choir’s viral performance of ‘Believer’ impresses Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds
December 03, 2019 15:12 IST
After the video went viral it caught the attention of Imagine Dragons' lead vocalist Dan Reynolds. He tweeted saying it was "so beautiful", and thanked the teacher for sharing the video.
Wed, Dec 04, 2019
Desi groom skydives to join his baraat, video goes viral
November 27, 2019 18:01 IST
The groom and wedding party had been notified about an approaching storm, but the idea of a skydive wasn’t dropped. He simply decided to take the plunge little earlier than planned to tie a knot with his bride.
Thu, Nov 28, 2019
Meet the Mumbai couple, who is running a food stall to support cook with paralysed husband
October 04, 2019 13:08 IST
As they knew the woman would not accept any financial help from them, preserving her self-esteem, they thought it was best to use her skills and to help her earn money in a respectable way by setting up a food stall.
Sat, Oct 05, 2019
Saw this ‘astronaut’ on Bengaluru’s streets? Here’s why an artist made the video
September 02, 2019 14:46 IST
Popular theatre actor and film star, Poornachandra Mysore, walked down the street in a silver spacesuit. The video quickly went viral across social media with the artist and the actor getting a lot of praise online.
Mon, Sep 02, 2019
‘Indian cuisine is grand and complex, but needs elevation’: Chef Priyam Chatterjee
August 18, 2019 09:01 IST
The chef from Kolkata, who recently became the first Indian chef to receive French honour, talks about his love for French and Bengali cuisine, and his dreams for the future.
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