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People, places and ideas that are defining culture

Birbhum: The Land of Shanti Niketan
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Shonar Bengal

Birbhum: The Land of Shanti Niketan

Sumona meets social media sensation Bhuban Badyakar, who tells her about his song and life journey. She also visits Shanti Niketan and Viswa Bharti University, founded by Rabindranath Tagore.

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The multifaceted Purulia District
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Shonar Bengal - Bengali

The multifaceted Purulia District

Purulia is known for its art forms like mud painting, sculpture, mask making, stone carvings and Chau dance. Sumon Chakravarty visits Purulia to meet the local artisans and enjoy their art.

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Goa, Hatke
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Goan Gullies

Goa, Hatke

Goa has breathtaking beauty, from beaches to backwaters to splendid greenery. But it's the people, food and culture that make this place unique. Mayur and Rocky meet Moshe, Iggy and Suraj to understand how Goa became home to the original hippie settlers and the legendary Eight Finger Eddie.

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Jamming in Kolkata
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Shonar Bengal

Jamming in Kolkata

Sumona Chakravarti visits Aasmaan, an art and cultural centre by Kolkata Creative Waste Art Centre where tins, plates and other metal objects are converted into musical instruments. She also meets a musical group, that raps in Bengali as well as Hindi.

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