Utsav Basu

Utsav Basu works as a deputy Copy Editor at indianexpress.com. He tweets @RebelSince1992

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‘Saxophone Sisters’ — how this duo from Bengal overcame the digital divide to script a musical journey

April 15, 2022 09:16 IST

With little knowledge about musical notes, Priya and Chumki did face initial hiccups but their grit and determination soon helped them learn a couple of songs.

Mon, Apr 18, 2022

How a university dropout in Murshidabad developed new seed variety, earned respectSubscriber Only

April 05, 2022 13:12 IST

Today, Biswas is not only one of the first woman farmers in Murshidabad but is also an inspiration for several women in the district and across the state.

Wed, Sep 21, 2022

Covid positive student says forced to visit campus, RBU denies

January 08, 2022 06:06 IST

Ushashi Chakraborty (24), who tested positive for the virus on Thursday, further alleged that she was told that her admission fees of Rs 10,000 will stand forfeited and she may also lose her seat if she fails to physically appear for the verification process.

Sat, Jan 08, 2022

The dying art of hand-painted film posters and an artist who still brings celebs alive through his works

October 28, 2021 14:10 IST

Equipped with the knowledge of hand-painted posters, in 1981, Mahmood left for Siliguri, a fairly less-competitive market, in search of a job. After an illustrious career, the 65-year-old, locally known as ‘Painter Mahmood’, lives in a nondescript, barely-lit house in Kolkata’s Crematorium Street.

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

With a dream in his eyes, Kolkata man goes around India on cycle

August 28, 2021 14:41 IST

After Durga Puja, Parimal Kanji, 55, wishes to set out on a trip to the capitals of the states and sometime later, wants to set out on a cross-country tour on his cycle.

Sat, Aug 28, 2021

Strict dress code, denial of education and more: Life of women under previous Taliban rule

August 18, 2021 14:32 IST

Through a skewed interpretation of the Sharia, Islamic law, Taliban chose to limit women’s movements, right to education and healthcare and went up to the extent of public executions in cases of deviations from the set rules.

Thu, Aug 19, 2021

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The forgotten Rodda Arms Heist which gave ammunition to revolutionary activities across IndiaSign In to read

August 12, 2021 15:54 IST

The ammunition procured through the heist carried out in Calcutta were used in the Ghadar Mutiny of 1915, the Kakori conspiracy in 1925 and in several other acts of revolution against the British Raj.

Fri, Aug 13, 2021