One step back Sir — A leaked draft opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States of America suggests that it is poised to strike down Roe vs Wade, a landmark decision that guaranteed a...

On the clock Sir — While most of us procrastinate every now and then, with writers it is a particularly common occupational hazard. Churning out remarkable manuscripts on a strict deadline can ...

Winds of change Sir — Progressive politics and the world of fashion have not always seen eye to eye. In recent years, a welcome change has been discernible. The Met Gala, considered to be the b...

Sir — Boris Becker’s jail sentence has shocked the world of tennis. He has had a shining sporting career. It is sad that his reputation has been ruined. Fakhrul Alam, Calcutta Ill repute...

Lost love Sir — The tradition of packing food for travellers — a pre-emptive act of care — is an age-old way of expressing love. Train travel for Bengalis would be incomplete withou...

Retail therapy Sir — Elon Musk, the Tesla chief, seems to be on a shopping spree. Soon after buying Twitter, he has allegedly set his eyes on purchasing Coca-Cola, apparently with the intent of...

Certain aspects of the personal diaries and letters involving Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India, his wife Edwina and India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, at the heart of an app...

Usual faces  Sir — Bengali literature has plenty of sleuths. But this fascination is not restricted to books. Fans can be just as excited to know who will be the face of their favourite li...

Lost joy Sir — Growing up, most of us were involved in different kinds of extra-curricular activities, such as painting, dancing or singing. This would not only provide us a way to engage with ...

Elusive dream Sir — India is among the most ethnically and culturally diverse countries in the world. At a time when there is much discussion on diversity, it is a shame that the Western media ...