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As Bengal gears up for its assembly elections, tribunals have restored voting privileges to 139 individuals whose names were previously expunged during a meticulous revision process. This reinstatement, albeit affecting just a small segment of the over 27 lakh originally disqualified voters, marks a positive step.

The Supreme Court has directed an appellate tribunal to swiftly hear the appeal of Nandalal Bose's grandson, Suprabuddha Sen, whose name was removed from the electoral roll. Sen, along with his wife and caretaker, faced deletion despite submitting necessary documents. The court emphasized the need for expeditious resolution amidst concerns over the electoral process in Bengal.

Eighty-eight-year-old Suprabuddha Sen, grandson of renowned artist Nandalal Bose, and his 82-year-old wife have been removed from the voter list in Bolpur, despite submitting all necessary documents. Sen, a lifelong resident and consistent voter, expressed dismay over the deletion, questioning the process after decades of participation in elections.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that Election Commission-appointed officials were tasked with rejecting her party's candidate nominations. She urged candidates to be cautious during filing and accused the BJP of misusing central agencies and manipulating voter lists, particularly targeting women and poor individuals.

Abhisek Roy's Roy Calcutta brand reimagines Bengali aesthetics into modern silhouettes, drawing inspiration from memory and santiniketan sensibilities. Rooted in Kolkata's nuanced culture, his designs emphasize craftsmanship, proportion, and longevity, creating pieces that resonate globally with a focus on meaning over fleeting trends.

Textile revivalist Darshan Shah is breathing new life into Bengal's rich craft heritage, blending traditional techniques with global influences. Her work at Weavers Studio champions sustainability and handcraft, creating grassroots opportunities and drawing global attention to the region's artistry. Shah emphasizes collaboration and continuous learning, transforming textiles into a dynamic, cross-cultural medium.

The Indian Women Scientists’ Association (IWSA) in Vashi has created a unique "Rainforest 101" learning garden to demystify science and showcase biodiversity. This initiative, part of their mission to make science accessible, features diverse ecosystems and over 500 plant species, attracting students and professionals alike.

Kolkata recently experienced a vibrant three-day cultural festival, organized by Karu, that celebrated santiniketan's artistic and intellectual legacy. The event honored Rabindranath Tagore, Nandalal Basu, and others, featuring exhibitions, panel discussions, and acclaimed dance dramas. This fiesta offered a unique chance for the city to reconnect with santiniketan's living, evolving cultural spirit.

Mumbai's National Gallery of Modern Art unveils 'Colours of Swades,' a major exhibition celebrating Nandalal Bose's art from March 9 to April 9. Featuring the iconic Haripura Panels and his work on India's Constitution, the show highlights art's role in nation-building. Digital reconstructions bring rural India to life, offering a unique experience.

santiniketan is inching towards World Heritage status. A high-level meeting was held at Writers' Buildings on Friday to thrash out related issues so that Tagore's abode makes it to the coveted list.

A decade-long campaign to get santiniketan recognised as a Unesco World Heritage Site looks set to finally pay off, with the International Council on Monuments and Sites, an international advisory body to the UN, recommending the inclusion of Rabindranath Tagore’s “abode of peace” in the prestigious global list.

Dream of an Elsewhere, a performance by Michel Casanovas and Eveline Noth, premiered in Kolkata, blurring lines between movement, sound, and perception. This immersive piece challenged conventional performance by making audiences active participants, inviting them to renegotiate their gaze and engage in a shared conversation.

Rabindranath Tagore’s “abode of peace” santiniketan, which embodies the poet’s vision of a place of learning that transcends religious and regional boundaries, was on Sunday officially recognised as a Unesco World Heritage Site — the 41st in India and the fifth in Bengal.

A storm is brewing in the abode of peace. The ashramites at Tagore's santiniketan are gearing up to launch an agitation against inauguration of a park at Taltore, in the backyard of the university township.

A decade-long initiative to get santiniketan recognised as a Unesco World Heritage Site looks set to pay off, with the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), an international advisory body to the UN, recommending the inclusion of Rabindranath Tagore's abode of peace in the prestigious global list.

A three-day poetry festival kicked off at the Lipika auditorium in santiniketan from Friday.This year, the event is being dedicated to late Bengali author Sunil Gangopadhyay.

Rabindra Tirtha recently hosted a vibrant Barsha Mangal celebration, echoing santiniketan's cultural spirit through music, dance, and art. The event paid homage to Rabindranath Tagore's legacy with a stage designed as a rain-soaked forest. Alongside the cultural performances, Uttarayana, a santiniketan-inspired design initiative, was unveiled.

People are elated after news trickled in that the central government had decided to nominate santiniketan as India's entry for Unesco world status next year.

The santiniketan prelude to 'The City as a Museum' offered an immersive experience, highlighting the deep connection between architecture, learning, and community. Participants explored santiniketan as a living museum, where spaces and practices are inseparable, and discovered how local heritage sites are kept alive by community stewardship.

Many of Vadodara's colourful roads lead to santiniketan. It is an old bond that has grown stronger by the year and remained sturdy even as one of the strongest links in the chain, K G Subramanian, better known as Mani da, passed away on June 29.