Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindra Jayanti observed in Barisal

The 155th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore was observed in Barisal city on Sunday, revealing deep respect for the great poet of Bengali language and literature and a commitment to the creation and ideals of the poet.
10 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Tagore's legacy in Bangladesh

Rabindranath Tagore's 'Shilaidah Kuthibari' and ‘Shahzadpur Kachharibari’ inspired some of his most celebrated literary works ranging from poetry to spiritual songs, which includes the translation of Gitanjali around 1912.
8 May 2016, 10:07 AM

Tagore's encounters with luminaries of the West

Rabindranath Tagore, during his visits abroad, he engaged in intriguing conversations with brilliant minds from across the world – starting from British sci-fi master HG Wells to French dramatist-art historian Romain Rolland to genius German physicist Albert Einstein – where he spoke about the correlation of art and science, international relations and religion, and multiculturalism.
8 May 2016, 08:08 AM

The light of education is yet to shine at Rabindra University

When Rabindranath Tagore took his first steps in bringing his education philosophies to life he started small. In 1901, with no
7 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Tagore's Kachharibari

The once-vibrant Kachharibari of Rabindranath Tagore still stands at the heart of Shahjadpur Bazaar in Sirajganj.
5 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Channel i to hold Rabindra Mela

Like previous years, Channel i is gearing up to hold a festive Rabindra Mela at its premises in Tejgaon in the capital on May 8, marking the 155th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.
5 May 2016, 18:00 PM

A sparkle that never fades

“Rabindranath was one among the nearly seven hundred occupants at the Jorashanko Thakur Bari, and grew up with thirteen siblings: it was not that easy to be the shining star in an environment such as that,” says Tagore enthusiast and educationist Dr. A.B.M Nurul Anwar.
5 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Tagore's love affair with monsoon

Rabindranath Tagore is viewed as the lighthouse of literature, art and culture. Nature had always inspired the bard greatly.
5 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Tagore for Hipsters

A compilation of some of his lesser-known works.
4 May 2016, 18:00 PM

BRSS five-day festival begins today

In celebration of Rabindranath Tagore's 155th birth anniversary, Bangladesh Rabindra Sangeet Shilpi Sangstha (BRSS) will hold a five-day programme in the capital starting from today.
3 May 2016, 18:00 PM

A woman's power of reinvention

There was a time when Dipika Debnath sang Rabindranath Tagore songs. “My husband liked to listen. The neighbours
21 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Tagore and Keats

John Keats (1795-1821) and Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), two great idealists...
26 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Pahela Falgun welcomed adorned in colours

Men and women adorning the bright basanti (yellow) colour are swarming Dhaka University campus, Ramna Park and the streets of Dhaka interlaced with the music of Rabindranath’s songs and the sound of drums to receive the arrival of Basanta.
13 February 2016, 07:28 AM

China publisher pulls 'racy' Tagore poems translation

A Chinese publisher pulls a translation of Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore's poems after it sparked controversy for racy content.
29 December 2015, 15:32 PM

[WATCH NOW] How Rabindranath saw Nazrul

When Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in 1899, the rays of Robi (Bangla for sun) had already reached distant corners of Bangla literature. Nazrul himself was a great fan of Rabindranath. Nazrul sent his poem 'Tirtho-Pothik' to Rabindranath expressing his awe and excitement at his writing and for being remembered by him. Rabindranath, in turn, welcomed Nazrul's powerful arrival in Bangla literature and blessed him on the publication of his first bi-weekly literary publication Dhumketu, expressing confidence in Nazrul's ability to banish darkness and awaken people with his writings.
10 November 2015, 07:28 AM

Songs of five Poets

The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre presents Swastika Mukhopadhyay in an evening of songs of five famous poets of Bengal titled "Panchakabir Gaan".
19 September 2015, 12:40 PM

Tagore in Sufiana (video: part-II)

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre organises ‘Tagore in Sufiana’, a fusion based musical programme on Tagore's poetry and Sufi music accompanied with the classical tune of sitar and tabla.
26 August 2015, 10:59 AM

Shilpakala Academy observes Tagore's death anniversary

Marking the 74 th death anniversary of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) arranged a programme, featuring discussion, recitation, rendition of songs and dance recital, on August 6 at its Music and Dance Centre auditorium.
7 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Tagore in their hearts

Rabindranath's music has inspired all kinds of musicians in this part of the world for decades. Both lyrically and melodically, Rabindra Sangeet's appeal has transcended beyond just the purist practitioners – to creative young musicians who have interpreted the songs, keeping the essence of Rabindra Sangeet intact.
5 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Rabindranath's Shahzadpur legacy

In 1890, when he was 29 years old, Rabindranath Tagore first came to Shahzadpur (now under Sirajganj district) from Kolkata to
5 August 2015, 18:00 PM