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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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After Bengal first rainbow wedding, murmurs of unhappiness, strong assertions of choice
August 14, 2019 10:32 IST
The duo, who both underwent sex re-assignment surgeries, have tied the knot in a traditional Bengali ceremony earlier this month, grabbing headlines all across the world. As people across the globe cheered for their life together, within their community in the state, there has been criticism.
Wed, Aug 14, 2019
In the brothels of Sonagachi and Matiya, there is real life, and pain, beneath the makeup
August 03, 2019 18:08 IST
Trafficked or abandoned, the women have come to terms with their lives in the red light areas of Kolkata, and their stories are as real as they can be.
Tue, Dec 08, 2020
In times of Jai Shri Ram, TMC MLA commissions Ram-Sita idolsSubscriber Only
July 31, 2019 08:53 IST
TMC’s Beleghata MLA Paresh Pal said the statues will be set up near Kadapara area. However, he didn’t give details and it is not clear how the statues will be used.
Wed, Jul 31, 2019
Inside the mind of Mumbai’s graffiti artist Tyler: ‘I am inspired by logic and common sense’
July 17, 2019 00:14 IST
Mumbai-based street artist Tyler on his quirky takes on contemporary issues, painting walls as a form of social commentary and being compared to Banksy .
Wed, Jul 17, 2019
Mahesh’s Rath Yatra: 623 years of history and an iron chariotSubscriber Only
July 04, 2019 10:44 IST
Referred to as ‘Naba Nilachal’, meaning new Puri, and considered to be the second oldest chariot festival in the world, Mahesh draws a gathering of over two lakh devotees every year.
Thu, Jul 04, 2019
Meet Angus Duncan, the man in the viral video making jhalmuri outside the Oval
June 15, 2019 20:11 IST
British chef Angus Denoon Duncan who makes the Bengali snack in London talks about how he fell in love with Kolkata street food and his sudden burst of fame.
Sun, Jun 16, 2019
The lonely, forgotten, women of Sunderbans: Bogged down by the mangroves and apathySubscriber Only
May 16, 2019 17:47 IST
Every year, thousands of tourists from around the world visit the Sundarbans to have an undiluted nature experience. As a result, bringing in some scope of employment mostly for its female residents. However, jobs are not their only concern.
Sun, May 03, 2020
For voters in these Sundarban villages, this election is all about waterSubscriber Only
May 08, 2019 17:58 IST
The demand of these Sundarban villages’ voters is pretty simple, all they want is an embankment by the Matla river, however, no party is promising to deliver that.
Thu, May 09, 2019
Stuck between penury and risky mangrove, Sundarbans’ honey hunters are bitterSubscriber Only
May 05, 2019 11:46 IST
For the villagers living in the delta islands of the estuarine territory adjoining the world’s largest mangrove forest with the biggest population of tigers anywhere, braving the beast is a daily routine, so are the tiger killings.
Sun, May 05, 2019
‘You ignored us, now we will ignore you’: Songachi’s sex workers on why they’ll vote NOTASubscriber Only
April 19, 2019 12:42 IST
The problem isn’t just the indifference by political leaders across party lines. Many living in the alleys of the red-light area don’t have valid identify proofs. The lack of legal documents exposes them to bigger problems.
Fri, Apr 19, 2019
Why Dhaniakhali tant saris might become a thing of the pastSubscriber Only
April 10, 2019 12:31 IST
As the yield of the powerloom is always a threat, the only thing working in favour of these weavers are the durability of their goods and their unique Resham paar designs, the signature of Dhaniakhali.
Wed, Apr 10, 2019
The quick brown dog that’s the first Indian breed to join the policeSubscriber Only
March 17, 2019 06:30 IST
A rescued pup becomes the first Indian breed to be a part of an elite cop squad.
Mon, Apr 01, 2019
Yo Ho Ho, and a Bottle of Bangla: Kolkata is truly Tintin CitySubscriber Only
January 20, 2019 06:00 IST
If you had any doubts over Kolkata’s cred as Tintin City, head to the Tintin and the Brussels Club, a restaurant that specialises in Belgian cuisine and is inspired by the intrepid reporter.
Thu, Jun 03, 2021
Year Ender 2018: Social media stars who ruled the Indian cyberspace this year
December 23, 2018 13:53 IST
#Trending: The social media stars who got Indians talking in 2018 across social media platforms. From hilarious memes to quirky videos, here's who dominated online and why.
Thu, Dec 27, 2018
Kolkata: Kids football league kicks off with a bangSubscriber Only
December 23, 2018 04:40 IST
“The initiative is for all children where gender is no bar and the goal is to grow interest in the sport,” said Utpal Ganguly, secretary of the Indian Football Association (IFA), the state unit which is overseeing the league in the state.
Mon, Dec 24, 2018
Tamil Nadu engineering college tells students to stop playing PUBG in hostel
December 12, 2018 19:17 IST
An official from the college justified the circular saying that they had received complaints from students.
Wed, Dec 12, 2018
Blind football tournament in Kolkata spells new hope for young talentSubscriber Only
November 05, 2018 04:10 IST
The special footballs used have bells inside them that tinkle to help the players navigate.
Mon, Nov 05, 2018
With mantras in Braille, textured facade of Durga, a special pandal in south KolkataSubscriber Only
October 16, 2018 03:43 IST
The installation, designed by artist Pintu Sikhdar, allows visitors to discover through touch what many experience visually when they see an idol.
Tue, Oct 16, 2018
A Durga Puja pandal created for visually impaired devotees and visitors
October 15, 2018 18:12 IST
The Samaj Sebi Sangha pandal is designed for the visually impaired – enabling them to fully “see” Ma Durga and the festivities
Tue, Oct 16, 2018
West Bengal: Yunnan comes alive in a Kolkata Durga Puja pandalSubscriber Only
October 14, 2018 05:04 IST
The organisers had expressed their wish to collaborate with the consulate last year, when Ma had visited their puja. The tie-up became official in March, when the organisers met him again and presented their plan and ideas.
Tue, Oct 16, 2018
Chalchitra & Patachitra – the fading art forms which form the backdrop of Durga Puja
October 13, 2018 19:17 IST
The Durga Puja pandals and idols would be incomplete without the handiwork of Patachitra & Chalachitra artisans.
Tue, Oct 16, 2018
A Kolkata Durga Puja pandal pays tribute to sex workers
October 11, 2018 15:45 IST
What was restricted to just soil from Sonagachi- an essential component for the making of Durga idols as an inclusion - has truly transcended into something more concrete and impactful.
Tue, Oct 16, 2018
Dada na, didi… a day in the life of Uber’s only female cab driver in KolkataSubscriber Only
October 01, 2018 18:45 IST
Sushama Midde is breaking stereotypes and steering a new chapter for commercial drivers in the 'City of Joy' where female taxi drivers are still rare. The 30-year-old women from Belur in Howrah district is Uber's only female driver partner in Bengal.
Tue, Oct 02, 2018
Kolkata’s Rangrez community of colour dyers now stares at dark future
September 19, 2018 19:46 IST
Originally from Rajasthan, the Rangrez community is now heading towards oblivion as this hand-dyeing professionals fight to survive in the world of machines and textile chemist & colourists.
Thu, Sep 20, 2018
Puja Pandal in Kolkata’s Salt Lake will have a strong Chinese flavour this yearSubscriber Only
August 17, 2018 22:04 IST
Chinese Consulate Kolkata collaborates with BJ Block Sarodtsav Committee to showcase culture of Yunnan Province during this year's Durga puja.
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