Stories written by
Saikat Majumdar
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The long walk to academic freedom in India
The research university that fused fundamental inquiry with immersive pedagogy never quite existed in India, though they did exist in separate spaces.
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Can literary activism lead to a disavowal of free-market capitalism in the creation of good books?
The masking of capitalism under the language of a liberal aesthetic brought forward the need for literary activism.
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A new book uses fiction to examine the ethics and boundaries for teachers with their students
An excerpt from ‘The Middle Finger’, by Saikat Majumdar.
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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Jhimli Mukherjee Pandey: A writer who brought vernacular Bengal into throbbing life in English
The author and journalist died in a car accident on Wednesday, 29 December.
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Where Satyajit Ray brings alive the genius of three generations of the Ray family in one book
In ‘3 Rays’, Satyajit Ray translates the works of his grandfather Upendrakishore and his father Sukumar, alongside his own.
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What do allies write about when they write (poetry) about feminism?
Saikat Majumdar surveys a unique anthology in his foreword to ‘Collegiality and Other Ballads’.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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How the pandemic has changed the idea of university literary communities dramatically
With the closure of physical space, there has been the opening up of wider spaces of another kind.
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Why the profusion of courses in India will not over-professionalise the practice of creative writing
The final part of a three-part series on the beginnings and the development of creative writing as a formal discipline in India.
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How to build a creative writing programme as part of academic courses at an Indian university
The second in a three-part series on the beginnings and the development of creative writing as a formal discipline in India.
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Can creative writing be taught in universities? Is it not in conflict with academic rigour?
The first of a three-part series on the beginnings and the development of creative writing as a formal discipline in India.
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Kolkata’s commercial theatre was built on literature, but was looked down on by the intelligentsia
A new video captures a history through play and novel readings.
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Eavan Boland (1944-2020): A tribute to the poet who wrote ‘Quarantine’, from a former colleague
The acclaimed Irish poet, author, and professor died on Monday, April 27, at the age of 75. Saikat Majumdar writes of their association.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa