Thank you Sreedathan ji, for the books and for the stimulating discussion on various dimensions of the political and intellectual landscape and dynamics of Kerala and beyond.
Thank you Sreedathan ji, for the books and for the stimulating discussion on various dimensions of the political and intellectual landscape and dynamics of Kerala and beyond. Happy to see Indus Scrolls lay the foundation for a new and rooted intellectual eco-system, book by book and ideas by ideas. I …
Visited Nathu-La, once a key pass of the ancient Silk Route, after a gap of 25 years.
Visited Nathu-La, once a key pass of the ancient Silk Route, after a gap of 25 years. Remarkably striking infrastructural and connectivity work has taken place since 2015. We also traced the old single lane motorable road from Gangtok to Nathu-La which we had used in 2001. Exemplary work is …
A fascinatingly curated world-class display of Orchids – the Orchidarium – in Gangtok
A fascinatingly curated world-class display of Orchids – the Orchidarium – in Gangtok, inaugurated by PM Shri Narendra Modi, in May, 2025, commemorating 50th year of Sikkim’s statehood equals any global exhibition of this kind – it is both unique and highly creative. It makes one feel proud. Was very …
Visited and interacted with monks of the:
Visited and interacted with monks of the: Enchey Monastery Gangtok, founded in 1840 Rumtek Dharma Chakra Center Gangtok, seat of the Karmapa Zurmang Kagyud Monastery, Lingdum Gangtok, headed by H.E.12th Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche Each of these centres is engaged in commendable work in the field of education and social empowerment, …
Visited the Choten Monastery, a highly revered seat of the Nyingmapa sect of Buddhsim, in Gangtok
Visited the Choten Monastery, a highly revered seat of the Nyingmapa sect of Buddhsim, in Gangtok, founded in 1946, which houses and trains over 600 monks. The Do-Drul Chorten – 27 meters Stupa is a great attraction. Offered homage at the Stupa of Lama Dodrubchen Rinpoche, the eminent master who …
“Knowing the little that I do of the writings and intentions of Rabindranath Tagore,
“Knowing the little that I do of the writings and intentions of Rabindranath Tagore, the great stress which he laid at every stage was not merely on the material pursuit of these great studies but also the spirit in which those studies should be undertaken. It is this spiritual background …
Prolific writer, thinker and well-known chronicler Dr Anath Bandhu Chattopadhyay kindly presented me with his latest works on Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee.
Prolific writer, thinker and well-known chronicler Dr Anath Bandhu Chattopadhyay kindly presented me with his latest works on Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The “Boiwala Book Cafe” – a book-publishing start-up in Santiniketan has brought out an issue of their journal “Ekhun Santiniketan” dedicated to Dr Mookerjee. They have also published …
Our best wishes to Shri Jitendra Tiwari, former Mayor of Asansol for being elected as BJP MLA from the tough seat of Pandaveswar
Our best wishes to Shri Jitendra Tiwari, former Mayor of Asansol for being elected as BJP MLA from the tough seat of Pandaveswar. His grit, determination and struggle ensured victory. Meeting him in Asansol was a happy occasion.
Was happy to be part of “Guru Vandana” organised by Rising Asansol
Was happy to be part of “Guru Vandana” organised by Rising Asansol and Shri Jitendra Tiwari, MLA & former Mayor of Asansol & Smt Chaitali Tiwari, Councillor, Asansol Municipal Corporation. In a thoughtful programme, both veteran teachers and young teachers, were felicitated. Shri Debtanu Bhattacharya, BJP District President, Asansol and …
On 5th September in Asansol, was happy to participate in the Teachers Day
On 5th September in Asansol, was happy to participate in the Teachers Day programme organised by the Teachers Cell, of Asansol District BJP. Paid tribute to Dr S. Radhakrishnan and Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on the occasion. Spoke about the special role and duty of teachers in realising the vision …
Was happy to receive a copy of a very seminal work
Was happy to receive a copy of a very seminal work “Sanskritir Ratnabhandar: Bhawaiyar Itibritta” – an authoritative and inspiring study of the Bhawaiya Loksangeet tradition of Bengal shaped, nurtured and protected by the Rajbongshi community. With its rich tradition, antiquity and quintessential rootedness in the essence of Bharat, Bhawaiya …
At Vivekananda International Foundation, (VIF) this evening was happy to be part of the
At Vivekananda International Foundation, (VIF) this evening was happy to be part of the “Dikshant Samaroh” of the 2nd batch of the Sir Jadunath Sarkar Fellowship for Indian History instituted by Foundation for Indian Historical & Cultural Research (FIHCR), founded by historian Dr Vikram Sampath. A dynamic group of young …
Always happy to meet and catch up with my elder friend and colleague Shri Tarun Chugh Ji,
Always happy to meet and catch up with my elder friend and colleague Shri Tarun Chugh Ji, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, National Headquarters In-Charge, Bharatiya Janata Party & Prabhari, Gujarat. Discussed the ongoing initiatives and outreach activities undertaken with him and some future plans as well. Wished him the …
Some happy moments, from an afternoon well-spent at Contai
Some happy moments, from an afternoon well-spent at Contai. Paid our respects to Smt Gayatri Adhikari and to Shri Sisir Adhikari and was deeply touched by their blessings and affection. Thanks to Soumendu, Member of Parliament, Contai & Dibyendu, MLA, Egra, for their warm welcome and hospitality. Was happy to …