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Is India Poor?

Posted on February 11, 2025 by secondsaturn

It is true that poverty in India has declined. It has declined in absolute terms to just about 4.62% of the population, a massive step up from the 66% we had at the time of Independence. It is also true … Continue reading →

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Raj Kapoor on 100

Posted on December 8, 2024 by secondsaturn

Dastangoi’s production on Raj Kapoor, like each of its productions is an experience to listen to and watch as well. Based on a resurrected form of storytelling lost to the past few centuries, Dastangos, as in the storytellers recreate a … Continue reading →

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Valmiki Pratibha

Posted on November 22, 2024 by secondsaturn

Valmiki Pratibha: Performance directed by Alokanda Roy with the prison inmates and staff of Presidency Jail, West Bengal. Dr Susmita Dasgupta On the 17th of November 2024, Alokananda Roy’s production of the 100th and final stage show of Tagore’s dance … Continue reading →

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