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PUJO BRIEF ’s mega festival all set to go “virtual” Dark clouds for Madhusree Dasgupta their celebration arrange- way.One of the com- ativity. She says "It or a new Miniature pandals ments, maintaining the so- pany’s executive Shata- is an interactive ex- introduced for the first madhusreedasguptaa cial distancing guidelines rupa Banerjee says, "If perience, zoom in to positive change? time in 2020 The mega annual call of of the govern- shopping can be done anything at all, and Koustav Sengupta 95 Palli pujo the Puja festival ment. For instance, the Tala online, why not pan- you are touching it committee in Kolkata has come is round the corner to Durgotsab in the hopping!" This year right there, you are koustavsengupta_ up with a unique idea. They ablaze the hearts of Ben- northern fringes of Kolkata The Puja App 8.0 is pre- to decide how much are planning a miniature pujo According to a few studies, it is expected gal. With a handful of are all set to organise their sented by Sister Nived- of what you want to pandal, which they can car- that in a few years' time, will not ry around the whole area and days remaining, the air Centenary year mark with- ita University-Techno see." A person sitting organised by the elderly members of the lo- spread the blessings of maa is imbued with "pujor out faded spirit, taking aid India Group and 360° in some other coun- cality but by the event management com- durga to everyone. gondho" and the kash- of the "new normal" virtual VR labs. The main Mo- try can experience panies, adding a corporate touch. Although fool reckons the quint- bonanza. tivation under making just as much as a there are many pros and cons to it. essential flavour of person sitting right Mahisasur vs. Mr. Saswata Basu of Sarbojonin the maturation of next to the pandal. implied that Durga Puja committees will Coronasur- Kumartuli the golden "Devi It is global in out- ask event management companies to take artisans’ concept paksha". But this reach but local in over soon enough. ''Our volunteers and the Not Mahisasur but Coronasur year's COVID-19 flavor. That's the is the concept for the Kumartuli security guards are enough as of now. See, pandemic situation brilliance of it. artists for this year’s pujo. The the young generation will not be so much is to blame for a ma- People will have to Kumartuli artists call the de- into organising a durga puja". jor breakdown in adapt to the "alter- mon Coronasur, which impli- On the other hand, the puja will be disci- the 5-day arrange- native platform" cates the novel corona virus. As plined and organised. The crowds will be 80 artists from Kumartuli tested ments. Having taken of digitization to controllable and there will many fun activ- positive and currently they are a virtual detour, this witness Durgotsav all well, they think the reason year's Durgotsav perhaps To avoid the advancement and running such an 2020 and carry a ities. behind their wellness is Durga will be a rare sight devoid of the deadly virus The Puja Online Application is to different perspective However, we still won't see our mothers and maa. of the crowded famil- App arrived as the savior. let users explore, expe- other than the tra- aunties arranging 108 lotuses for Ashtami iar streets, illuminated This is a digital app that lets rience and enjoy all the ditional "touch and pujo or 108 diyas for Sandhi puja. There high-budget pandals, the you enjoy 360-degree Ul- artistry, creativity, inno- feel" experience. would be employees working in uniforms announces protocol for gallore of dhaaks and the tra HD quality VR Ready vation & concept from of the event management companies, with free-minded pandal hop- Digital Walk through of the pandals, no matter walkie-talkies attached to their ears. DJs this year’s pujo will keep the tracks ready, not forgetting the Some orders were given by CM ping. Several organisers the best installation art where the viewers are”. traditional Dhaki's presence for Bhashan Mamata Banerjee to the pujo of Kolkata have decided (pandals) of Durga Puja, The chief motive is to committee, to be strictly abided to implement the con- using the Power of Virtual archive all of these great dance. The vintage Durga puja might get by. She asked to place hand san- cept of "Virtual pujo" in reality in a very different works of Art and Cre- systematised but lets hope for for the best. itizers into the pandals, manda- tory masks for everyone, and COVID-19 spurs into curtailing of the height of Durga Pratima asked the pujo committees to Prerona Munshi keep the pandals open from the ployed due to a deficiency er to come to work or not. has started since 2 months. but this year the picture

side or from the top for proper of work at the workshops. The Secretary of The number of labour is very is completely different. prerona_munshi ventilation. A large number of the he- Mritshilpi Samiti, Babu Paul less due to fewer number Bhabesh Ranjan Paul, a se- Kolkata : The pandemic reditary idol makers in Ku- says, “the business has been of orders for idols. Further- nior artisan from Kumor- Kolkata pujo this year has overshad- mortuli hail from the dis- gloomy this year, the work- more, the height of the idol tuli says, “Due to the coro- committee comes up owed the spirit of Durga trict of Nadia. The workers ers were unemployed for is shortened this year due to navirus outbreak during with a unique idea of Puja and has cast its dark had moved Photo credit : Prerona Munshi a shortening of the budget the Annapurna Puja, the "robot" in this shadow over the artisan's back to in Puja arrangement com- puja committees were in a pandemic pottery of Kumortuli. their homes mittees. We usually make state of dilemma whether With the income drying in Nadia to conduct Puja this year A robot is introduced in the Durga idols of 11 foot or up, artisans are now star- and other or not with the rising num- biggest festival of West Ben- 12 foot but this year the or- ing at an uncertain future. districts at ber of Covid-19 cases.” gal for the first time. The ders are for idols of 7 foot, The Bengali calendar is the very A similar cloud of doom is SB Park Durga 8 foot or less”. They even used for scheduling the beginning hanging over the other ar- Pujo committee has come received orders for 35 or great festival of Durga of the coro- tisans of Kumortuli as well. up with the idea. The robot more idols previously, but Puja. Workers usually start navirus The potters' fate hangs in welcomes everyone at the now the amount has de- the process of making clay outbreak in great uncertainty but they entrance of the puja pandal Covid vs. Pujo - A take on batting a pandemic whilst creased to less than a half. idols for Durga Puja in the March and the biggest celebration. are not losing hopes yet. by giving them hand sanitiz- The primary revenue of month of Baishakh, but now due to fewer num- 5 months, but now due to the year is typically made They are still waiting for er, which is a unique concept this time the situation is ber of orders of the idols, incoming orders of Durga at this time and usual- their silver lining amid the in itself in this Covid-19 pan- completely different, most the workers are also in the idols which are less and is ly, there remains no time virus hovering over their demic. of them are now unem- state of dilemma wheth- 75% of the other years, work to breathe at the factory, heads.

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Divided by borders, united by culture Nine nights of devotion and Festivity Diptesh Das thus this is one of the must-visit pandals. is so full of people that there are no places Ankita Kumari Azadi golli, Cheragi pahar: to stand or sit. After Anjali they serve a kh- diptesh_das With many themed pujo and different ver- ichuri bhog and it tastes so heavenly that __ankitasharmaaa sions of Maa Durga’s idols throughout the you have to come back every year for that Chattagram; : Bangladesh Navratri- Nava (nine) and Ratri (night), city, most people still want 'Satwik Pujo' bhoger khichuri. And for that occasion, any is home to 17 million of the Hindu pop- is a sacred nine-day long festival which is to be normalized. That's why Azadi golli morning of Saptami, Ashtami or Nambami ulation (as of 2020), being the third larg- widely celebrated in the Hindu culture. It is Puja Committee were widely appreciated must be reserved for Ramkrishna Mission. est Hindu populated country after Nepal dedicated and celebrated to honour God- last year. With beautiful decorations and Kusum Kumari City Corporation Girl's and India. The Hindu citizens’ population dess Durga, who symbolizes power and a wholesome idol of Maa Durga they are High School: dropped down from 25% in 1951 to 10% purity. It is famous for the rituals of fasting bringing a change in the air. One of their This puja is organised by Chittagong at present. all through the 9 days. members said, "We wanted to show that City Corporation. The pujo is very well Dhakeswari temple: While the core reason behind the festival even without high budget, a beautiful pujo known for its lighting and sound system Dhakeswari means and is mainly for the remains the same – the victory of goodness 'Goddess of '. young generation. over evil, only the history differs in various It is the national and After hopping every parts of the country. DuringNavratri, peo- one of the oldest and pandal, they come ple dress up in traditional clothing, offer biggest puja mandap to this mandap to prayers to the lord and go around distrib- in Dhaka. The Prime dance their heart out uting sweets to relatives and friends. They Minister, Sheikh Ha- because of the light, also celebrate by dancing to the traditional sina, visits the puja musicand a disco dance form, Garba and Dandiya Raas, and mandap every year vibe all together. But visit pandals and public celebrations. and the Kumari Pujo because of Covid-19, According to the Hindu mythology, the telecasts live on al- Durga Pujo won't be first embodiment of was as Shail- most every channel. celebrated like every putri. The other incarnations of Goddess Dhakeswari temple year. There will be Durga are: Brahmcharni, Chandraghan- not only gives us the no lighting and no ta, Kushmanda, Skandmata, katyayani, feelings of puja cele- high-budget theme Kalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri and all bration, it also gives pujo this year. The the Shakti are worshiped as ‘Nava- Durga'. the feeling of belonging to a culture that Azadi golli, Cheragi pahar number of crowds are to stay limited. Sani- Though there are four seasonal Navaratri celebrations, it is the post- monsoon au- goes a long way. can be arranged. Nowadays, pujo has be- tisation booths will be kept in the front gate tumn festival called Sharad Navratri that is South Nalapara Sarbojonin Durga Pujo: come somewhat of a show & tell of budget so that every visitor can sanitise themselves celebrated the most. The Vasanta Navratri This is one of the many prestigious Durga with self-created versions of Maa Durga. before entering the pandal. The visiting during spring (March-April) is the next Pujo celebrations in Chittagong. Every year, We wanted to change that and bring back hours will be very limited. All we can do most significant Navratri celebration. the pujo committee comes up with unique the 'Satwik Pujo' and we have succeeded". is to pray to Maa Durga to heal the world One popular ritual is Kanya Puja, which and different themes, dazzling lightings and Ramkrishna Mission: so that we can say the phrase again, "Asche takes place on the eighth or ninth day. In innovative decoration. Last year they came For most of the Chittagonians, Ramkrishna Bochor Abar Hobe." this ritual, nine young girls are dressed as up with the theme "Muktir Alo". The puja Mission is the place to visit on the morning the nine goddess aspects celebrated during committee tries to present a social issue or of Durga Pujo. One must be present at ear- Navratri. social message through Maa Durga and ly morning because by 9 a.m. the mandir THE LAND OF BEAUTY- PERIWIGS OF GODS Kajal Dutta connecting buses to Ayodhya Hills. The 30- safe to stay in, during the current COVID - Pallab Sarkar km journey takes close to two hours. 19 situation. _kajal_dutta_ (+918967569357). The journey from town, pallabbb Purulia : Purulia is a land of natural beau- Garhpanchakot is a distance of 65 kms. You : There is a small village in How- Garpanchkot: ty. With the lush green landscape, ver- can avail the following daily Buses or you rah district of West Bengal, Shaikpara, The foothills of the Panchet Hills in Purulia, dant hills and dense forests. It is a perfect may hire a private taxi or contact a carriage where people show us that in this world, Garpanchkot is a fort consisting of a temple tourist destination that gives a rustic and service to reach Garhpanchakot. Brotherhood and humanity still exists. The peaceful ambience to weary city dwellers. (+91 90028 29327) Muslim community of that area create wigs This westernmost district of West Bengal Baranti: A less crowded, more peaceful for idols of Hindu religion. They do it with unravels her untapped mystery and won- and intimate location, Kolkata to Baran- contempt and happiness and they have drous beauty. For a perfect holiday in this ti distance via NH19 is 236.2 kms & via been continuing this work for three genera- puja, then welcome to the land of beauty, NH16, it is 301.7 kms. This area surround- tions without a feeling of religious disparity. 'Purulia'. ed by the picturesque hills, greenery of the The season of Durga Puja, is the time when Ayodhya Hill: forest, and a lake, turns out as the perfect they have to work for maximum hours, 42 kms away from Purulia via , hideout for nature lovers. Hotels are strictly with high income in return, because they Ayodhya is a famous tourist destination. abiding by the government rules and regu- supply their products not only in Kumar- Kolkata to Ayodhya Hill distance via lations on COVID-19 to offer safe and san- tuli, but also in the states of Assam and Tri- NH16 is 329.7 km and via NH19 it is 325.5 itized accommodation to guests. pura. They basically use raw jute, jute sticks, km. Ajodhya Hill Arcade is a well-known Take the road up to Asansol, then colour and fabrics to create the product. hill view hotel. They have a trained staff turn towards purulia. Then finally turn to- They usually work for 5-6 hours but during whose daily job is to disinfect the rooms, wards Baranti from Muradi which is 8 km the season, their workload increases to Garhpanchakot offer fresh room linen, sanitize common from Asansol on the Asansol-Purulia road. about 10-12 hours. In that village there are areas, follow safe kitchen practices, main- at the hill top, that is lately turning out to be If one likes to avail train services from Kolk- 15 to 18 families where everyone is individ- tain social distancing and check the guest a popular tourist attraction in the area. Kol- ata side, they have two options. Either drop ually involved, mainly women. and staff body temperature, according to kata to Garhpanchakot distance via NH19 in Asansol or drop at Adra. Amidst this pandemic, they have received Covid-19 protocols. & AH1 is 250.4 kms. You can see the beauty (+917407971456). very less orders but inspite of that, the sense You can reach Purulia Station and take of the place from Royal Bengal Lodge. It is of brotherhood remains the same.

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Jishnudeep Bhor breadcrumbs to have a crispy exterior. Batter nected. Then push down the meat so the • Heat oil in a pan. Add marinated chicken • ½ cup flour (60 g) drummed becomes a lollipop. all_for_a_10.9_ pieces. Keep frying till they become golden • ½ cup cornflour (60 g) • Place the prepared chicken lollipops in the brown in colour. • 1 tablespoon chilli powder marinade. Stir and cover. Marinate in the In this COVID-19 pandemic situation it’s • Serve hot with your choice of sauce/chut- • 1 egg fridge for at least 1 hour. not at all safe to eat road-side food during ney. • ¼ cup water (60 mL) • Mix all batter ingredients until smooth Durga puja, so these are some simple rec- Chicken Lollipop Instructions without lumps. ipes that will give you a festive feeling and Ingredients •Add all the marination ingredients into • Dip the meat end of the chicken lollipops you can enjoy them while watching Durga • 6 full-size chicken wings a bowl and mix until fully combined, set into the batter. puja live on TV or on social media. • In a medium-sized pot, heat the oil to 170˚C (340˚F). Deep fry the chicken for 5 Chicken Kabiraji minutes or until the batter becomes golden Ingredients brown and the chicken is cooked through- • 5 eggs out. • 250 gm chicken • 1/2 tablespoon grated garlic • 2 green chilli • 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder • 1 cup Refined oil • 500 gm onion • 2 teaspoon cumin powder • 1 tablespoon grated ginger • 2 pinches salt • 2 teaspoon lemon juice • 2 tablespoon breadcrumbs Instructions • Grind the grated onions, ginger, garlic,

and green chillies in a food processor. Photo credit : Google • Cut chicken pieces in a bowl and add the • 2 cups oil (500 mL), for frying aside. above mixture to it. Add cumin powder, Marinade • Slice a full-size chicken wing into three red chilli powder and lemon juice. • 2 teaspoons chilli powder parts along the joints. • Marinate chicken pieces and leave the • 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste • For the drummed (the upper, meaty, mixture for about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, • 1 teaspoon pepper one-bone part of the wing), cut along the whisk eggs in a bowl. • 1 teaspoon salt circumference of the thin end so that the • 2 tablespoons soy sauce • Dip cutlets in the whisked egg and roll on bone and the meat are no longer con- Photo credit : Abanti Mukherjee Sneak peek to what Maa feasts on in the Bonedi Baris! Prerona Munshi Sabarna Roy Choudhurys’ Maha-Bhog: upholding all the rituals. They confirmed Brahmin cooks arriving from the district of prerona_munshi The city's oldest Durga Puja in their Barisha that this year, the Bhog which is usual- Medinipur. Some of the items on the menu Abanti Mukherjee address, started in the year 1610 and is older ly offered to Goddess Durga at the very are , mithey goja, chauko goja, ha_ami_pagol than the city itself. Right now, eight separate beginning of Mahalaya (Bodhon) from peraki stuffed with cinnamon flavoured Kolkata : The beats of dhaak and sound Durga Pujas are hosted by the different Krishnanavami, is not happening this year , katkati, shingara, nimki, and radha of shankh will echo through every Benga- branches of the family, namely, Aatchala, because of the time gap between Mahalaya ballavi. A unique item is the motichoor, li neighbourhood within a few more days. Boro Baari, Mejo Bari, Majher Bari, Bena- and Durga Puja being 1 month due of 'Mal a mammoth laddu which, unlike regular The once-pompous festivities might have ki Bari, Kalikingkar Bari, and . Maas'. Maintaing the Covid-19 restrictions, motichoor, is pristine white in colour. They lost some colour with time but, in these old However, the archaic Atchala Durga Puja is some rules are made for performing the carry out the rituals and ensure that an ex- mansions (Bonedi Baris) life still revolves still now performed at its original site. required rituals. Only 10 people will be al- travagant bhog is offered to Maa Durga around the nine lowed at once and The Maha Bhog of with more than 50 days of Devi Pak- bhog will be limited this Bonedi Bari is dishes, an extraor- sha. A notable trait only to family mem- a stunning spread dinary one being of the Bonedi Barir bers and invitees. comprising of ghee 'Mete Chocchori', Pujo is the bhog Sovabazaar Rajbari’s bhaat, basanti pulao offered on Navami. offered to Goddess Monda-Mithai: studded with dried The Choto Rajbari Durga- a remote This puja was started fruits, khichuri, an also serves a splen- wail from the spicy by Raja Naba Krish- array of deep-fried did lunch of pulao, khichuri and payesh na Deb in 1757. The vegetables and bori, luchi, alur dum and generally served at Debs' Durga Puja curries and tradi- sweetmeat. Baroari Parar Puja now has two address- tional fish prepa- But this year, some pandals on Ashta- es on the same street, rations, along with changes are taking mi afternoons. Kh- The inside look of a 248 years old, Shabeki Durga hosted by the two The prevalence of Pujo celebration that go years Puja. A prevalent celebration extending years of cul- sweets like Doi, behind the history of the city alone. place due to the ichuri is not a part ture and tradition. branches of the Deb of bhog menu at several of these pujas and Payesh, Jibhe Goja and Narkel . family, one being the Choto Barir Pujo and current Covid-19 situation. Strict security only Brahmins have the privilege of offer- On Dashami, Maa Durga is treated with a another being Boro Barir Pujo. The auspi- checking will be there at the entrance along ing 'anna bhog,'to the Goddess. However, a unique spread of panta bhaat, khesari daal, cious Shandhi Puja has been performed to with sanitization of the whole hallway twice mouth-watering variety of sweets substitute kochu saak, koi machher jhal and chaltar the sound of cannon fire for years. a day. Also instead of 14 Brahmin cooks the khichuri. Unfortunately, this bhog is re- ambal. All these preparations are cooked The Boro Bari of Deb family doesn’t offer only 4 cooks will be brought this year for served only for members of the family and without using onions. anna bhog to the Goddess. Instead, an in- preparing the Bhog. Limited people will be invitees. But this year due to the pandemic situation, credible variety of monda mithai are might- allowed to enter at a time and will not be the families are facing a huge problem in ily prepared on the Rajbari premise by 14 permitted to go up the Thakur Dalan.

Sister Nivediata University, Mass Communication and Journalism Department #Students Press REG NO. SNU/MCAJ/2020 THE SNU POST THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 ISSUE 003 04 Story-hub The inevitable vanquish of ‘asura’ Senjuti Dey er had died while giving birth to her. Rini After everyone’s speech, he announced that "Please come inside Amit." senjutiiii had been brought up by Arati Pisi, who was "NEEL IS NOT GUILTY. It was my trick "He is a professional hacker. Shreya hired Saptami unmarried. Shreya’s Father Mahesh Dutta to reach to the criminal. And it worked. I him for hacking Rini’s Facebook and Email -How could you post that? Were you drunk was a businessman in UP. They had come got to know who the real criminal is, on the account. They took that photo of Rini from or something? to Dutta bari after many years. This time day of inquiring Neel. But I had to arrest her Mail ID which was sent to Neel. And - What are you saying? I seriously have no being the first for Shreya and their cousin him unless I had proof against the original they used a different VPN while posting clue. brother Arun and his newly-wed wife Son- culprit. The culprit is too dangerous and that photo into Facebook so that the device - Seriously dude?! How can you post such ali. So this Durga puja was a get together for she even has a strong political connection. could not get traced. I found Amit's num- a picture on Facebook? It has surely gone the Dutta family. They arrived on Pancha- Students of her college are afraid of her. She ber in the call details of Shreya. She called viral by now. mi except for Rini and Arati pisi since they used to rag people and no one ever dared him 15 times on Sasthi after threatening - What picture? I didn’t even get time to already live there. to report against her. Her father has a very Neel. There was a money transaction as touch my phone today! ''The post mortem report said Rini died good rapport with the local MP. She killed well from Shreya's bank account to Am- - Check your account first. between 4:30 am to 5:30 am. We checked a student of her college in front of everyone it's. And we collected the call recording Rini's social media accounts and found out between Shreya and Amit where Shreya is - Okay. Let me check. because he protested against her. No case that an obscene picture of hers had gone vi- clearly heard ordering Amit about hacking The password was showing incorrect in was filed. I am talking about Shreya Dutta. ral on Facebook. But the picture seems to Rini's accounts. Amit has agreed to give a both her Facebook and Email ID. Mean- Would you like to tell us why and how did be posted from her account which is awk- testimony in court. So, with all the evidenc- while she got a WhatsApp notification. you do this crime?" ward. Maybe her account was hacked. The es, I am arresting Shreya. And thank you all Someone sent her a screenshot. It was the "No, you don’t have any proof and I won’t for cooperating with me to solve this case, screenshot of that post. person who did this is the cause for Rini's admit. You can’t arrest me without any especially Neel. Come Neel. You will tie the Astami suicide.” Inspector Indrajit Sen who was proof." Shreya vowed. handcuff in her hand." Indrajeet stated It had been 30 minutes since Arati pisi was handling this case said on Ashtami morn- "Okay. I’ll narrate it then. Please do cor- Neel tied the handcuff against Shreya's knocking on Rini’s door. "How can she sleep ing. He promised to solve this case before rect me if I say something wrong.” Sen an- hands. like this? Surely, she is like Kumbhakarna." the Puja ends. swered. On this Dashami, like always, Asur lost the Bularam please bring me the duplicate key Nabami Shreya saw Neel on Sashti evening and she war against Maa Durga. of Rini’s room! " Arati pisi said. After open- By Nabami, Inspector Sen solved the fell for him. She repeatedly proposed to ing the door, Pisi screamed. Rini was hang- case. He clarified Neel, Rini's boyfriend, Neel and requested him to accept her but ing from the ceiling, her throat tied with a as accused. It was found out that Rini had he refused. She felt insulted and became in- dupatta. Shreya called the police. emailed the same photo to Neel. He was furiated with the rejection. The police came and took Rini's body. They the only one with whom Rini shared her When Neel told Rini about Shreya’s pro- sealed that room and prohibited everyone Facebook password. Inspector Sen arrested posal, Rini didn’t trust him and they had from leaving the city before the case was Neel and he did a press conference. a fight. Shreya intended to frame Neel and solved. "But what was the motive of Neel?" A jour- wanted to make Rini believe that he posted ''Rini was chilling with us up to 2 am. How nalist asked Sen. the picture since he was the only one who could she attempt suicide just within the "They had a fight that night which was im- knew the password for Rini’s facebook ac- next 4 hours?! something must have hap- plied from their messages. Apparently they count. Rini sent that picture only to him, so pened to her.'' Shreya was sobbing. had a fight and it went too far, leading to a that they would break up. Isn’t it Shreya?" Shreya was a cousin of Rini, pursuing her break up. Neel posted that picture to take a Indrajeet asked’ graduation. She came to Kolkata for wit- revenge." Sen answered. "How would you prove your story without nessing the 25th year of their Ancestral Dashami having a proof and when there are proofs puja. Rini’s father Sanjay Dutta had died in a The Dutta family had arranged a memorial. against Neel?"Shreya smiled. car accident when she was a kid. Her moth- Inspector Sen also came to that memorial. "Well, I have someone here." ‘Dhakis’ faces tough times in Bengal amidst Durga Puja Shonai Dey the huge barrel-shaped membranophone Howrah: Since my childhood days, I instrument is succumbing in a slow death. have seen my father hustling the dhak and Due to the pandemic situation, the dhakis I learnt it from him, to perform in different are facing numerous problems in receiving festivals. But never in my life have I seen orders. On the other hand, the dhak-mak- such a pathetic condition during this par- ers and repairers are not receiving any or- ticular time, with Durga Puja being just der either. Every year around this time, we around the corner. Though I'm born and remain under huge pressure because this is brought up in a dhaki family in Howrah, our only hope for a proper income. our primary and annual source of income My son also beats the drums with me is from labour jobs, but we wait for this during Durga Puja in various club pandals festive time of the year to earn some extra and contribute to the family. This year a money which is an utter disappointment very few puja committees have informed this time. us that they were not able to collect sub- During Durga Puja every year, I used to scriptions from people due to the Covid-19 earn around Rs 6000 to 8000 by playing the pandemic. And because of that they had dhak in different puja pandals for five days. to lessen their expenses and are not calling However, this year I have only been called us. My family members are also afraid, and by my neighbourhood club committee so they are also mourning as to how we will far where I will be paid Rs 3500. I don’t celebrate the festival this year. know how I will keep up with my family With the fund for the community pujas needs on this scanty income. being tightly drawn up, the demand for Dhakis are an integral part to almost all ‘dhakis’ are sinking which is leading to our festivities in Bengal but the art of playing financial crisis and we are facing an uncer- tain future. Source : Prerona Munshi

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BENGAL’S BOWLER OF GLORY The Golden Indian Shooter

Jishnudeep Bhor (Champion of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2011, champion of Jishnudeep Bhor (Asian champion, Youth Olympics silver medalist, 2018 2012 Vijay Hazre Trophy under Sourav Ganguly's Captain- ISSF world cup bronze medalist, 2019 South Asian ARNAB NANDI cy, runner-up of Ranji Trophy 2019-2020, appeared for trials MEHULI GHOSH games 10m Rifle gold medalist, 2018 Commonwealth Bengal Cricketer both for Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals franchise) Indian 10M RIFLE SHOOTER Games silver Medalist) Jisnudeep- Online Shooting Competition in crowd-less fields with all players properly Jisnudeep- Since IPL, a major sports the Eastern Zone, but no such cricketers are is the new normal for shooters. What are checked and in sanitised stadiums. And event in India this year is held in Dubai, will in Indian team now. What is the exact rea- the pros and cons of this virtual system? Dubai also claims to have successfully con- the new environment, pitches & crowd-less son for this? Mehuli- Online shooting concept is pre- trolled COVID-19. And fans are enjoying stadiums have any impact on the players? Arnab- Cricket is highlighted more than sented to maintain the rhythm of shooters too from their homes through live telecast. Arnab- Yes, it will be tough for cricketers any other sport because of it’s huge fan base, so that they can get the taste of match pres- Jisnudeep- What do you think schools and to play in a new pitch, but they’ll manage so it has more sponsors that they would sure and feel the competetive environment colleges should modify so that students get as they practice. It is more painful for the like to invest here to gain profit. This is the even by shooting at home. The problem is, encouraged and engage in Sports activities? fans that they can’t cheer for their favourite reason no other sports in India gets much many shooters are without electronic target Mehuli- My school Techno India, Hooghly teams by visiting the stadium and catching facilities and isn’t highlighted as much as systems since it is costlier than paper target was very much helpful and CBSE board has their live performance and the cricketers cricket. I think we should contribute to ev- goals. special allowances for sportspersons. The will somehow have a negative impact to ery sport, so they get more importance and Jisnudeep- How difficult is it to get a spon- current Government has taken different showcase their skills in crowd-less stadi- more talented athletes are produced in dif- sor in shooting when compared to superior initiatives and promoted sports at a much ums. ferent arenas. sports like Cricket? How can the fan base of higher rate as it maintains healthy mental Jisnudeep- The Wimbledon & The Jisnudeep- People view sports as a gate- underrated games be increased? state in humans. Institutions should pro- Olympics are both staged in 2021 but IPL way to jobs in India. What are your views? Mehuli- In the recent year, schemes like mote sports more so that students can get was delayed. Yet now it started in Septem- Also tell us that how much is mental strength Khelo India has helped players of under- an optional career as well. ber 2020. IPL or so called Masala Cricket necessary beside physical strengths. rated sports who compete in the Olympics Jisnudeep- Olympics are rescheduled in due to it’s commercialised gaming, boosts Arnab- Sports have an objective to obtain to get more media coverage. If this scheme 2021 and you get one more year to compete up the economy. So, is it the reason for its the top most rank and if in that stage you works well, sandisc will increase and spon- & print your name in the selected list. How upholding? get a job, it should be taken as a bonus. Ath- sers will invest and provide the necessary much are you expecting? Arnab- No, I don’t think there is a matter letes prioritising jobs affects their mindset monetary support. Mehuli- Maybe the same team shall be an- of commercialisation. I just have my opin- and they lose focus on their ultimate goal. Jisnudeep- Olympics are rescheduled in nounced again. I wanted to have the taste of ion that Dubai has accepted BCCI’s pro- Legendary cricketers like David Boon & 2021. But IPL started in Dubai this year ig- competing with top rank shooters. I knew it posal to proceed with IPL slot in their stadi- Arjuna Ranatunga looked like they were noring the critical conditions. Is it so urgent would be hard and I wasn’t expecting much, ums. And thus, they are conducting as per extremely unfit but they led their country or just because it adds a lot to the economy? but the intense tournaments worldwide schedule this year only. And Dubai claims towards victory, endless number of times. Mehuli- When comparing Olympics to helped me to know my extreme limit. So, to have a Covid free and sanitised environ- Mental toughness plays a major role in IPL, there is a huge decrement in the num- it’s all about experience and learning new ment too. parallel to physical fitness, maybe the body ber of players and also in other staffs need- things and now I have a clearer vision on Jisnudeep- Eminent personalities like says no but the mind can be the game ed to organise the event. IPL is conducted what is the competition and how to fight. Sourav Ganguli and MS Dhoni are from changer. 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Blue Flag Deserved Nobel The Blue Flag beaches are considered The Norwegian Nobel Committee has cleanest in the world and India has finally decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize made its way towards getting into the list of for 2020 to the World Food Programme nations for coveted international eco-label, (WFP) for its efforts to fight hunger and the Blue flag certification, by an interna- acting as a drive-in effort to stop the utili- tional jury from FEE, Denmark. zation of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict.

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