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Beyond Pride Celebrations, ‘Samaaj’ Focuses on Healing, Memory and Belonging  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee Kolkata, June 19, 2026: Kolkata witnessed an evening of powerful storytelling and emotional reflection as Prantakatha presented Samaaj , a Pride Month dance-theatre production that explored themes of memory, loss, resilience, healing, and belonging through queer lived experiences. Held at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC), the event transformed personal narratives into a compelling artistic dialogue on identity, acceptance, and human connection. The programme was attended by several distinguished guests, including Mr. Bernard Lynch, Australian Consulate-General in Kolkata; Dr. Santosh Giri, Director of Kolkata Rista; noted filmmaker Ms. Sudeshna Roy; LGBTQ activist and food consultant Ms. Rukshana Kapadia; and Ms. Suneha Saha, Co-Founder of Ammolite Ideators and LGBTQ activist. Their presence highlighted the growing importance of platforms that encourage inclusion, r...

  Magician S. Barman performing a card trick on stage in Barrackpore to a packed audience S. Barman stuns Barrackpore with his signature floating rose act, earning a standing ovation from 450+ attendees. Reported  by Sanchita chatterjee: Barrackpore witnessed pure wonder last weekend as magician S. Barman transformed an ordinary evening into something extraordinary. The community hall was packed wall to wall, with families, students, and even a few skeptics filing in early just to grab front-row seats. By 6:30 PM, the buzz was undeniable. From the moment Barman stepped on stage in his signature indigo jacket, the room shifted. He opened with a classic card routine, but with a twist that felt brand new. A borrowed wristwatch vanished, only to reappear inside a sealed lemon held by a stunned volunteer from the audience. Gasps turned into roars, and that set the tone for the night. What makes S. Barman different is how he blends storytelling with sleight of hand. Between tricks, ...