Omar Khayyam’s Potions of Wisdom for Writers, Poets, and Rebels
Up from Earth’s Centre through the Seventh Gate I rose, and on the Throne of Saturn sate, And many a knot unravel’d by the Road; […]
Category: History
Mata Hari – The Weeping Mother Who Turned Into A Dancer & Spy.
Mata Hari became famous for her exotic temple dance that enchanted the men of Europe. Her undressing during the act came to be known as a ‘spiritual act.’ Her acts were surreal with the audience deeply engrossed watching her immersed in her art.
Abanindranath Tagore — A Creative Genius, Pioneer of Bengal School of Painting
Abanindranath was an enigma and continues to be one. His Bharat Mata has been the perfect representation of Mother India. Painted in 1905, the year of Bengal Partition of 1905, Mother is depicted wearing a saffron wrap, like a ‘Sadhvi’.
Pritilata Waddedar: Revolutionary and Freedom Fighter
Pritilata and Kalpana Dutt were sent off to Kolkata by their parents before the first attack in 1930 but they kept in touch with the people and events, and joined the team in September, 1931
Matangaini Hazra : Revolutionary and Freedom Fighter
Matangini Hazra staged a black flag demonstration in front of the dais. Her involvement with the freedom struggle intensified during the Quit India Movement launched by Gandhi in August 1942.
