what makes you wonder?

Throughout the year, I wait and think when the monsoon will reach my door and I will rejoice and reinvent my childhood again. Monsoon has always been my favourite season of all. The clouds clash and clanger, then the devious drops after the summer will finally smite the earth surface and we will call, finally the monsoon has arrived. Why eagerly wait for the monsoon, which gives so much trouble- getting wet, mud everywhere, insects and endless things. Monsoon conversely is a pity for many of us. But, it’s a love for me. I was born in the month of July, when the clouds were heavily pouring rain. May be that’s the only thread if a connection is to be made, rest of all are memories. Being Bengali, I am one of those absurd one, who look to purge out from the daily duties and often like to get lost in the field of allegory. A guitar, a window, rabindra-sangeet, a cigar and khichudi in the lunch will do. I can do anything to find this opulent day on my monsoon calendar. Have you ever t...

As the Football Fever has just began, the world seems dancing to one tune.. Ole Ola.. Yes, why not, after 4 years of wait, finally, the period comes again. People are all over discussing and let know their opinion to other’s when it is coming to the FIFA World Cup 2014. But, what this really means for a nation who ranks 154 in the whole world when it comes to Football. We know India is nation known for rich ground sports like Hockey, Kushti, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho etc. We know India is a nation where Cricket is the religion and Cricketers are the God. But, do this sport of skill, time and speed Football, occupy the hearts of 120Cr population? Football is richly celebrated as a religion also in some parts of our country. It may be sparse in India, but wherever the game is followed it is done in unanimity. My city, Kolkata is one such place in the country, where this sport is a religion to many. FIFA World Cup is the biggest festival for the people which comes once in 4 years. Similarly,...