SANSKRITI 2k16

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May 1, 2016

Sanskriti 2K16, presented by the Arts Faculty Student’s union, the annual function of Jadavpur University started on 26^th April. City of Joy eagerly waits for this single event every year. More than 15 colleges in the city participated in on-stage and off-stage events. Back to back performances were tied for the days of Sanskriti along with star performance by Arko Mukherjee and his band fiddlers green and Satyaki Banerjee.

The events included vocals, quiz, debate, football, fashion show, photo exhibition, treasure hunt, dance, face painting poster painting, Antakshari etc. On day1 the rocking performances in the evening was made more lively by the wonderful decoration of the OAT and performances of the star interacting with the audience. On 27^thin Gandhi Bhawan, Kaushik Ganguly came to promote his film ‘Cinemawala’. She was also accompanied by Poran Bondhopaddhyay, Parambrata and Sonini Sarkar. Their vibrant interactive session with the student was a sparkling one. The evening was followed by the performance of Humsufi. The vibrant applause of the students was witnessed when he sang ‘Allah k Bande’, ‘kwaja mere kwaja’, ‘Naina me teri kaise jadu kiya re’.

The third day of Sanskriti was the most awaited one. The performances by the band ‘ Gan Abohoman’ is the anticipating item of the day. This band is a cocktail of Upal of Chandrabindu, Gabu of Lakkhichara, Prashmita, Satadol and many other prominent musician.

In the scorching heat of the Sanskriti days the audience and the students were also provided with food stalls, the most eminent of these stalls being the tea carnival, ‘Chai ho jai’, where students were given ice tea.

Jadavpur union authorities had also arranged a security team to prevent any type of harassment or disturbance in the arena of the feast. It is also for the safety for the people coming from other colleges and states. Every year the three days of Sanskriti promises loads of excitement, fun and rejoice. Anyone can be the part of this enjoyment and it makes the programme an unique one.

In this way the three days of Sanskriti comes to an end.

Sanskriti is the so-called Durga Puja of Jadavpurians and the end of this event fill their heart with remorse.

Queer Fashion AKA Androgynous Fashion

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Sammi Stark

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April 28, 2016

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Most of us are aware of the fact that there are only two types of fashion. Namely, Men’s and Women’s. We are totally oblivious that there exists ‘Queer’ Fashion or in other words ‘Androgynous’ Fashion.

Androgyny is when, there is a combination of masculine and feminine characteristics which can also be referred to as ‘Gender Ambiguity’. ‘Andro’ meaning Male and ‘Gynous’ meaning Female = Androgynous. Androgyny dates back to the ancient and medieval times. The term originally derived from Ancient Greek. But it was first used as an adjective during the early 17th century. Later, it came into use as a noun during the 1850s. (Androgyny and Transexuality should not be confused because they are completely two different things.)

Androgynous fashion does not limit you to wearing certain type of gender oriented clothes. You are free to experiment. There is no notion as ‘Menswear’ or ‘Womenswear’. There is no written rule that ‘Men’ should solely wear ‘Menswear’ and ‘Women’ should wear clothes which are tagged as ‘Female’ only.

Androgynous fashion not only allows you to play with the genders but also allows you the chance to mix match them to create your own style.

As we know every field of fashion have models so does this. Some of the few famous Androgynous models are :

Erika Linder

She is 25 years old. She was born and brought up in Sweden as well as discovered there. Later she moved to Los Angeles. She’s done several photoshoots with both a female and male attire but her most famous being the one where she resembles Leonardo DiCaprio. She came out as a Lesbian when she was 14. (If you are Homophobic then it is not my fault if this article offends you). She even starred in the Official Lyric Video of Katy Perry’s ‘Unconditonally’ alongside Janell Shirtcliff.

Jeffree Star

He is from Orange County, California and of American descendant. He is a make-up artist, fashion designer and also a singer-songwriter other than a model. He is currently aged 30. He had worked alongside Breathe Carolina, Blood on the Dance Floor, Nicki Minaj, Deuce, Millionaires, Detox and Kesha. He had released several singles along with his debut album ‘Beauty Killer’. He launched his own cosmetics brand in 2014 called ‘Jeffree Star Cosmetics’.

Ruby Rose

She is an Australian model, actress, television presenter, recording artist, DJ and a former MTV VJ. She was the face of Maybelline New York in Australia. Her acting career began in 2008 with her debut performance in ‘Suite for Fleur’. Last year she gained international popularity though her appearance in the third season of the Netflix series ‘Orange Is The New Black’. She is currently 30 years old and came out as a Lesbian at age 12. Her first single ‘Guilty Pleasure’ with Gary Go was released in 2012. She released a short film called ‘Break Free’. (Which you should check out right now.) She also hosted the 2015 EMAs with Ed Sheeran.

(Are you not familiar with Ruby Rose ? Do you live under a rock ? Check out her twitter she had pictures with Deepika Padukone for the upcoming movie ‘xXx’ !)

Pat Dudek

There is not much information on the internet for Pat Dudek. If you could find any please let me know.

He is a model and visual artist. He is represented by the Warsaw-based agency Wave Models. He is famous for his graceful frame and his shoulder length blonde hair.

If you want to check out more Androgynous models, I suggest you check out Buzzfeed.

The Sand And The Sun

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Payelia Dasgupta

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April 28, 2016

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Have you ever been to Bikaner?

Set amidst the deserts of Royal Rajasthan, yet not so royal is the land of Bikaner. Stretches of the clear blue sky, fields gushing by, mountains overlooking the rugged countryside and very few people on the roads, it is not a very famous tourist spot. However, it cannot be missed!

The rustic beauty of the place is enthralling. Rajasthan has undergone a lot of changes. It’s not the harsh desert that welcomes you anymore, it is a green landscape interspersed with bushes and thorny trees and sand. Bikaner is a colourful place like any other place in Rajasthan and yet so adeptly different. This is where I first met him. I met him at the juxtaposition of the sand and the sun along the thin boundaries of India and Pakistan. It was a small village called Raiser. The village still lies there, only that the sand has been carried away by the wind to some other dune. My story has been probably carried away by the winds too and dispersed into the clear blue sky.

It was a beautiful afternoon. The dry winds carried the harshness as well as the cool just like a mother’s scolding. I was sitting under the babool tree reading and rereading the letters that we wrote to each other. His handwriting was coarse and cursive, like an Urdu dialect and his voice was like a song. I would read the letters every time and fall asleep as in a trance. He was a poet of the deserts. A Messiah of my heart. A time traveller. I would stare at the Surma of his eyes as he told me stories of many great men of the war and I would travel with him to the wars of his stories. The battlefield, the bloodshed, the mothers who had cried for their sons. His great-grandfather had been one of the shaheeds and he remembered about him with reverence. We used to go out on camel rides, talk to the tourists, share our stories and watch the albela dances before the campfires under the moon.

I climbed up the sand dune and looked in the direction of the village. Raiser was clear as a picture. The cold desert wind was blowing. The babool tree was still there and he was there again. His dark dreamy eyes looked into mine, and I travelled again to the starry night under the trees, in the desert sands, in the strong winds that made us sneeze, in his warm embrace in the cold nights, on his lap listening to his tales. He looked at me and tears rolled down his eyes. ” You must be missing me so much, looking at me from up there”, said he and he cried vehemently. I did not cry anymore, not after that day when I was struck down with high fever and the local medicine man held my father’s hands and said, “she is gone”.

It was a beautiful afternoon. It was almost dusk. Our shadows fell on the sand and a couple took a picture with us. The tourists said that we are going to make a great couple. I always knew that we will. As the sands of time fly by, wiping off our names from the sands, the memories of the sand and sun keep haunting us. I look into his Surma filled black eyes and read the letters every time and fall asleep as in a trance. He was a poet of the deserts. A Messiah of my heart. A time traveller.

Sarod Sundori, 2015

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Aritraa Datta

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April 28, 2016

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The former winner of the crown of Sarod Sundori, 2015 Steffi Roy is here with us to share her struggle, passion and off course the secret of her confidence, talent and beauty.

Taking her interview was a great experience for me. Let’s see, what is the secret that made her win the crown defeating 200 contestants.

Here’s the conversation between me and Madhura Steffi Roy after she had won the crown.

Me: Congratulations for your outstanding performance in Sarod Sundori.

Steffi: Thank you.

Me: How do you feel after coming back and meeting friends and relatives?

Steffi: They have always been a support to me. Now, when I meet them their face tells me that they are really proud of me and that inspires me more.

Me: When and how did you start your journey in fashion world?

Steffi: I stepped in fashion world when I was a kid of 7 years. That time I got a chance to do a advertisement of video shoot of Telekids. But that time I didn’t know I will go this far in this line.

Me: Winning this crown was an opportunity for you or is it your dream and desire of your childhood?

Steffi: It was a desire. In 2010 when I got the chance for a photo shoot of a great platform like Lakme a strong desire came in me to move ahead in this field.

Me: Out of 200 contestants, you got selected in top 20 and then in top 10 and finally you won the crown. Can you tell us about the grooming session?

Steffi: The day when the top 20’s got selected, that day morning we were called there and people out there were telling us many inspiring things to boost us up. That was a part of our grooming and that off course helped me a lot.

Me: You have covered up the talent round very well by singing a song. Where did you train yourself in that?

Steffi: I learnt singing when I was a kid. When I was in class 1 I started learning Rabindra Sangit and I continued it till class 5. After that I left learning.

Me: You have also been in Max Nobonita, but you didn’t win the crown. What do you want to blame luck, labour or chance?

Steffi: I won’t blame my hard work. In that case I would like to blame my luck because, there the winner was extraordinarily tall around 6 ft. And we all know tall girls get the place here. So, if I have to blame anything, I would blame my luck.

Me:Congratulations for your outstanding success Steffi.

So what’s next?

Steffi: (smiles) Next is my second year examination. I need to score good marks as in long run marks are the only things that will support me.

Me: Do you think people should come forward and participate in such contest?

Steffi: Yes, because beauty pageant is good platform to show what talent you have. It makes you realise how good your personality is and off course it enhances your personality.

Me: There are many beautiful and talented girls in villages who doesn’t know about this platform. What according to you can be done for them?

Steffi: I think, in every district there should be a competition held in order to find out talents. As this platform is not only for the beauties, there should also be a competition held for the physically challenged people.

Me: You have won a car in this young age. What is your feeling? How does your family feel?

Steffi: I love to be independent and I think after I won the car I completed one step of being independent and this inspires me that I can move more forward.

Me: What message do you want to share with the readers?

Steffi: Getting inspired and getting carried away are two different things. Do not follow the crowd but follow your dreams. If you are hard working you are sure to achieve what you desire for.

Me: Indeed, it was a great time to take interview of your’s. We hope to see you elevating in you career. Thank you very much for the time which you have given us.

Steffi: I would like to say Thank you to guys for finding me worth it.

Reasons why you have to visit Corsica .

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Aresyn Shaw

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April 28, 2016

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You must have heard the name of the place Corsica ?It lies in the French region. Well if you’re unaware of this place then please google it . It’s one of most astounding , magnificent , beautiful places of the earth. You must have been thinking why did I use so many adjectives to describe this place, well yes every place has it’s own beauty throughout the day ! While Corsica has it’s own .

Corsica, a mountainous Mediterranean island, presents a mix of stylish coastal towns, dense forest and craggy peaks (Monte Cinto is the highest). Nearly half the island falls within a park. And its hiking trails include the challenging GR 20. Its beaches range from busy Pietracorbara to remote, camping-friendly Saleccia and Rondinara. It’s been part of France since 1768, but retains a distinct Italian flavor. Yes, Corsica is a place where you can find a great fusion of culture , heritage , languages as well as cuisines !

It’s an amazing place to visit with friends and families or with your loved ones for a short trip in here. This place is culturally rich because of it’s past and present beauties. Were you ever known that in this Spanish region people uses different types of olive oils for each food . Rather than that it’s a developed region for travel and tourism , where tourists are welcomed and facilitated in a homely manner.

The main attractions of Corsica are :

Ajaccio

The natural beauty of Ajaccio enchants visitors. The town has a majestic seaside setting with snowcapped mountain peaks in the distance and sandy beaches nearby. Ajaccio is the largest town and the capital of Corsica but still enjoys a relaxed way of life.

Bonifacio

In a picturesque location on a limestone cliff, surrounded by its ancient walls, Bonifacio is a well-preserved fortified town that dates back to the 9th century when it was founded by Bonifazio, the Marquis of Tuscany. Bonifacio has a wonderful Old World ambience; the town is a charming maze of medieval lanes flanked by old houses.

Porto Vacchio

Some of Corsica’s most popular beaches are around Porto Vecchio, the port town on a lovely bay. The town was established by the Genoese and still has remains of the protective walls and an 18th-century citadel. Most tourists come to Porto Vecchio to enjoy an escape to nature at one of the beautiful sandy beaches nearby.

These three places are mainly visited around the Corsica , because when you’re in Corsica you really don’t need any other expenses for side scenes as you’ll always be surrounded with Corsica’s humble people and it’s indescribable beauty !

So what do you think ? take money, take a break , pack your bags and fly off to Corsica !

Life the poem

By

Saheli Das

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April 27, 2016

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Life is very strange

As time passes we change

I feel I can improve more

But it becomes difficult before

I cant tell which way is right

But I choose the one I like

While travelling that path

I meet many pal

Some decide to stay with me forever

Some decide not to meet me ever

Yeah, I become a little sad

But I know they are not that bad

Its just that

That time I didn’t made good act

After that time comes

I myself compete with my pals

Jealousy, anger and pain

This stage is really intolerable

Now it’s the time for me to get the crown

Im going to become the queen of the town

Rest of my life I devote my youth

To establish my position and become more powerful

I’ll be old after that

Thinking of how im gonna past

Though I don’t know where to go

But my work on earth is over and I was successful you know

The Kite Runner: An Experience

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Uzmi Kafil

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April 27, 2016

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(Quotes from the book, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini)

The Kite Runner is a book by Khaled Hosseini. But it is not just a book; it is a life that you live when you read the book and never recover from it. The Independent said about the book, “Guaranteed to move even the hardest heart”. No matter how many times you have read it already, open the book again, read two lines and you’ll end up reading pages and going through all the emotions once again. It is immortal.

The book, The Kite Runner, has extremely beautiful lines which are unforgettable. To re-live the book again here are some of them:

“For you, a thousand times over.”

Hassan said this line to Amir when he ran the kite. It is the most touching line of this book.

“There is always a way to be good again.”

Rahim Khan told this to Amir when they met later in the story.

“He had won because winners won and everyone else just went home.”

Amir thought this about his father, because for his father winning was important.

“And that’s the thing about people who mean everything they say. They think everyone else does too.”

Amir awed at Hassan’s honesty every single time throughout the story.

“Tashakor” It means thank you.

“There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft. .. When you kill a man, you steal a life. You steal his wife’s right to a husband, rob his children of a father. When you tell a lie, you steal someone’s right to the truth. When you cheat, you steal the right to fairness.”

Amir’s father told to this to him and it actually makes a lot of sense.

“Children aren’t coloring books. You don’t get to fill them with your favorite colors.”

Rahim Khan tried to explain this to Baba so that he wasn’t tough on Amir.

And there are many more of them. Let us know which one touched you!

Bollywood Actresses Who SMOKES In Real Life.

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Aritraa Datta

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April 26, 2016

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On screen we have seen many actresses smoking. But the fact that Smoking kills doesn’t affect some Bollywood actresses. There are many mainstream actresses who have failed to quit smoking in real life too. Let’s give a look of the actresses who actually smokes in real life.

1.Rani Mukherjee

It is not possible for us to think that this lady can smoke. Yes, Rani is a regularly smoker and the truth is she can’t even think of starting a day without smoking. Though her family members doesn’t like this habit of hers she cannot abandon smoking. She had promised many a times but she had failed to keep it.

2. Kangana Ranaut

We have witnessed her as a troubled protagonist in many of her movies like ‘Fashion’, ‘Gangstar’ and ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ but very few of us know that this lady smokes in real life too. According to her smoking is a personal choice and it shouldn’t be banned.

3. Tanuja

Tanuja was spotted smoking in public is a charity show for children making everyone shocked. Well, it’s totally apone her that she will smoke or not but she should have thought about the children portraying a very ugly example.

4. Sushmita Sen

Off and again this lady is found smoking in public without caring what people will think. She fells that this life choice of her is her wish and she will leave this if she is guilty of this otherwise she will stick to it.

5. Kankana Sen Sarma.

She is a Bengali girl and an actress who breaks all the mainstream things and she is a chain smoker does not come to us as a surprise. She found it too difficult to control her urge to smoke even while she was pregnant with her first child.

6.Manisha Koirala.

Manisha Koirala is a chain smoker is not only a secret but what this actress had doen on her wedding day will really astonish you. Generally brides are shy on their day but she was found puffing away with her friends on her wedding dress.

When Beauty Falls For The Beast

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Anjum Baba

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April 26, 2016

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When beauty falls for the beast
She can be smitten, bitten and creased
Her life starts to rotate around this one single being
The harder he pushes her, the more she clings
They are opposites but that’s how it is
Two parallel tracks
Always together
But never meant to meet
This is what really happens
When beauty falls for the beast

He is dark, aggressive, robust and pained
She enters his life like a May month rain
She appears out of nowhere to change his life
He can try very hard but can never fight
Her smile is infectious
Voice like a silver bell
She is everything he is not
He is everything she wants
He loves her like crazy but tries to conceal
No point hiding for she knows how he feels

Iron like fists
Power like Hercules
Dare anybody tries to harm her
The beast will tear him into pieces
This is how you are protected
When you are in love with a beast

Some Sugar, Please! – Kolkata

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Aresyn Shaw

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April 26, 2016

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When you’re in kolkata how dare you say that to a bangali babu who’s offering you ‘RASGULLAS’ ! if I were you , I surely would have eaten up all ! Since now a days a every body is so health conscious and mainly the young ladies are on prolong diet they are missing it all! Surely leaving them those who are reading this article ,must have a putrid weakness for Rasgullas . This amazing , delicious , sweet delights have various texture as well as tastes .

Have you been trying to make rasgullas at home or have you seen your mother or grandma making this delights for your family ? Well those were the days when people used their hands to make these sweets. With growing sense of technology nowadays people have become so lazy that they aren’t able to sit and make delights for their own family ! Sounds funny , yes but it is true ! They’re ‘RESTLESS’ .

When mom or grandma made these sweets for you it not only contained the ingredients of the sweets but some uncountable love, and affection , which you cannot get in an air tightened ready made sweet jars from the market! Simply it won’t taste like home . So be a change and try it out yourself , you never know those air tightened jar foods are healthy or not!

Rasgullas are a popular Odia sweet dish or dessert, commonly found in the states of Odisha and West Bengal and other states in India. It is tasty and veg too. The ingredients that will be needed are :

1 liter (0.3 US gal) milk

½ tsp. citric acid

1 ½ cups sugar

4 cups water

2-3 drops rose essence

If you wanna make citric juice rasgulla you’re gonna need more ingredients so note down !

1 liter (0.3 US gal) milk.

1.5 tablespoons lime or lemon juice

Ice cubes (about 6)

1 ½ cups sugar + 4 cups water to make sugar syrup

½ teaspoon cardamom powder

Pistachios, chopped.

Well after this take these delicious delights out of the kadhai and place them on a plate . You’ll find these are hot and spongy well in this bangaliana , all of the Bengali’s will suggest to eat it there and then , because when you’ll put them in the mouth a massive blast of hot sugar’s gonna bursts in there! What ? Water’s filling up in your mouth ? Then make it, eat it.

Erika Linder

Jeffree Star

Ruby Rose

Have you ever been to Bikaner?

Steffi: Getting inspired and getting carried away are two different things. Do not follow the crowd but follow your dreams. If you are hard working you are sure to achieve what you desire for.

Ajaccio

Bonifacio

Porto Vacchio

“For you, a thousand times over.”

Hassan said this line to Amir when he ran the kite. It is the most touching line of this book.

“There is always a way to be good again.”

Rahim Khan told this to Amir when they met later in the story.

“He had won because winners won and everyone else just went home.”

Amir thought this about his father, because for his father winning was important.

“And that’s the thing about people who mean everything they say. They think everyone else does too.”

Amir awed at Hassan’s honesty every single time throughout the story.

“Tashakor” It means thank you.

Amir’s father told to this to him and it actually makes a lot of sense.

“Children aren’t coloring books. You don’t get to fill them with your favorite colors.”

Rahim Khan tried to explain this to Baba so that he wasn’t tough on Amir.

1.Rani Mukherjee

2. Kangana Ranaut

3. Tanuja

4. Sushmita Sen

5. Kankana Sen Sarma.

6.Manisha Koirala.

Iron like fists Power like Hercules Dare anybody tries to harm her The beast will tear him into pieces This is how you are protected When you are in love with a beast

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