North Kolkata Calling !!

Mahesh Malviya must have been a very serious dance teacher. In fact so serious that the the Betul teacher, teaching at a Govt.Primary School in M.P., simply forgot where he was,when he demanded his pupils to dance for him.To encourage them he ordered a boy to fetch liquor-maybe just to give them that extra drive.The great teacher went further and caned those whom he found out of steps !

Mahesh Malviya must have been a very serious dance teacher. In fact so serious that the the Betul teacher, teaching at a Govt.Primary School in M.P., simply forgot where he was,when he demanded his pupils to dance for him.To encourage them he ordered a boy to fetch liquor-maybe just to give them that extra drive.The great teacher went further and caned those whom he found out of steps !

Mahesh Malviya must have been a very serious dance teacher. In fact so serious that the the Betul teacher, teaching at a Govt.Primary School in M.P., simply forgot where he was,when he demanded his pupils to dance for him.To encourage them he ordered a boy to fetch liquor-maybe just to give them that extra drive.The great teacher went further and caned those whom he found out of steps !

Mahesh Malviya must have been a very serious dance teacher. Infact so serious that the the Betul teacher, teaching at a Govt.Primary School in M.P., simply forgot where he was,when he demanded his pupils to dance for him.To encourage them he ordered a boy to fetch liquor-maybe just to give them that extra drive.The great teacher went further and caned those whom he found out of steps !

Ramdoolal Deb-Ramdulal Dey- Ramdulal Dey Sarkar, Ramdulal Sarkar Or in various names he may be known as-- But the fact is that he was a Pioneer in Indo-American Trade relation ! A Society in his name still exists in America (Lee Universities)!! The first Bengali millionaire -that is what he is known as ! It will be interesting to know exactly How the Society runs, who are its patrons-who the chief ? Post by :- Saibal & Mausam Deb (descendants )

 Ramdoolal De first started all puja's of this house around 231 years ago. The house is also well known for organizing Indian Classical Music. Artists like Bade Gulam Ali, Vilayet Khan. Ravishankar, Salamat Nazakat Ali Khan, Ali Akbar Khan, Amir Khan, Roushan Kumari, Parvin Sultana,V.G.Yog etc.performed here. At present Saibal & Mausam Deb organizes programs in Classical Music. 

There was a time when Rajtantra prevailed & Prajas were subdued. But now prajatantra prevails !! Somehow most prajas have now started behaving like rajas ! So now what should be done ? Things

Previously it was always Girish-Girish & Girish ! Atleast residents of North Calcutta always took pride in mentioning this particular name ! But for some reason the name of Nakur seems to have been catching the attention of present day customers. Marketing ?

Who could forget those Classical Music programmes held during Saraswati Puja !! Artists? Pdt. Ravishankar,Ustd. Amir Khan, Ustd. Vilayat Khan, Alla Rakha,Keramutalla Khan, Roushan Kumari, Nazakat & Salamat Ali Khan,V.G.Yog, Ustd.Amanat Ali & Fateh Ali Khan, Ustd. Bade Gulam Ali Khan etc. The tradition of Classical Music Programs still continues-mostly  organised  by Saibal and Mausam Deb of this family.

One really thinks whether blogging is worthwhile. There are times when one wants to Burst out with his or her's innermost thoughts & feelings. On second thought it always is the same story ! Why ! Why !! What's the use !!! Wonder why this predicament !!

It is said that to pursue Happiness - Man must fulfill four minimum demands of Life. He must love and be loved. He must engage himself in some work. He must socialize in society. He must save for future security. Unfortunately - trying to build up security for future is being pursued in such a selfish & brutish manner that most of us are killing the very means to Happiness ! That is Love & Faith !

Wonder what's going on your Mind ? The question is not a a new one that Facebook asks !! Through ages this particular question has been asked by millions of persons-Politicians, Media, People who matter, even common people& people with very little knowledge ! Hence -this will always remain a mystery-since it contains the wish of the Entire World, Society & Civilization !!

Photo by: Saibal Kumar Deb

Google, Facebook Yahoo and another 18 Websites have been served with summons by the Delhi Court. Accusations ? Not applying proper means to control unwanted exposures that could be harmful for India-since it has the potentiality to create trouble and spoil the peaceful existence & harmony enjoyed by the Indian citizens. Wonder what happens if these Websites are finally blocked ! Follow China's path ?

Watched the movie.Although it is extremely difficult to bring some value from history-yet the attempt made by the Director is commendable. The main character however could have been improved. Usually in these kind of Films -characters with fixed images spoil the story.The boy however was a good pick and so was the God-Father. However one couldn't help thinking that the movie was made with a certain goal-Maybe an entry to an International Film Festival ! It is always very unpredictable when one decides to use History !! AND CHAPLIN IS OF COURSE - A HISTORY !!

One could still watch in dramas & films-witness in courtroom taking oaths by touching the Gita,Quran or other holy books. Little do we know that the practice does not exists.It was most popular during the Mughal Era when both Hindus & Muslims swore by the Bhagvat Gita or Quran respectively. In India a law was enacted more than 100 years ago to do away with this practice.

Met her in a railway journey. She was much younger than me. Somehow we got acquainted.She asked me a question. Here is what she said-: I always respected my elders and followed their advice. My father always wanted me to be an engineer & take care of the family. I finally did what he/they wanted & earned sufficient money -gave them the required security ! Unfortunately -I had a dream- a dream to become a musician. When I asked if I could now pursue my dream-my father adviced me -not to lose what I have gained ! A bird in hand is better than two in bush-he advised. She once again fulfilled her father's wish. NOW the question -Did I do the right thing ? Was at a loss to answer her question ! Finally told her a story-which I remembered very well !! A boy from the family of lawyers suddenly decides to become a pianist.Never before had the family knew of any member taking any interest in music-leave apart piano !They however succumbed when t...