Creative

As the first rays of the sun touch the city of Kolkata on the Bengali New Year, hundreds of people take to the streets in a vibrant cultural procession known as Mangal Shobhajatra. Organized annually at dawn on the 1st day of Bangabda, the Bengali solar calendar, the event is a vivid celebration of unity, peace, humanity, and heritage. Participants of all ages walk in unison, holding large, colorful masks, handmade posters, and traditional props that reflect Bengal’s deep cultural roots. Folk music, acrobatic performances, and symbolic displays add a dynamic visual and spiritual energy to the parade. The procession also commemorates King Shashanka, whose coronation in 594 CE marks the beginning of the Bangla calendar. The event thus links the…

The spectacular blooming of thousands of tulips at Madrid's Royal Botanical Garden (RJB-CSIC) is currently at its peak, offering a vibrant display of colour that last weekend's rain has failed to dampen. Tens of thousands of bulbs of diverse varieties paint the 'Terraza de los Cuadros' (Terrace of the Squares) and other garden areas, creating a stunning visual mosaic right in the heart of the capital. Sources at the RJB confirm that mid-April is the best time to enjoy this phenomenon. Despite recent rainfall, including Friday and Saturday, the tulips' splendour remains undiminished. Visitors report that the dampness may have even enhanced the intensity of the colours, and the natural spectacle continues to draw large crowds. This annual event,…

The 8th solo exhibition of Prof. Biswatosh Sengupta titled Creative Photography Using AI is currently underway in Kolkata from April 4 to 10, 2025. The exhibition features 54 striking works ranging from realistic to surreal and abstract, all created entirely with AI tools. Prof. Sengupta, an educationist and photo-artist, previously showcased his talent in mathematical graphic art using C++ and related software. He describes this latest show as “purely his creative satisfaction.”