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Read stories, poems, reviews, critical analysis and more. Learning & Creativity is your one stop resource for all that is associated with encouraging learning and creativity in children, teens and even adults. Learning & Creativity is focused on encouraging learning and creative pursuits in everyone (from kids to adults) who is passionate about enhancing his/her knowledge and creative output. The
idea is to encourage people to share their hidden talents – such as writing poetry, short stories, musings, travelogues, or sharing their creative artwork or photography. Our dream had first taken shape in the form of a hugely popular literary website named Meghdutam.com launched way back in 1999. Meghdutam had become a very popular and dynamic platform of budding writers, poets, critics and child artists. A lot of the excellent and original stories, poems, books and film reviews, writer’s tools, children artwork… etc., that you will find in Learning & Creativity has been sourced from the erstwhile Meghdutam.com, published between 1999 and 2003. Learning & Creativity offers the finest literary works, short stories literary tips, art by kids, articles by teens, creative art, poems, musings, book reviews, movie reviews, interviews, photography… and more! Of course, don’t forget to share all your published creations with your friends and family!!!
16/02/2025
Symphony of Soulmates
College sweethearts who defied odds, distance, and family differences. Both touched by early loss, Manish and Jyotsna’s 27-year journey proves that true love conquers all challenges.
A love story by Gaurav Sahay, based on true events. An LnC Special for Valentine’s Day weekend. 💖
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College sweethearts who defied odds, distance, and family differences. Manish and Jyotsna's 27-year journey is a beautiful love story.
15/02/2025
Ghazal, and Its Place in Music
NS Rajan explores the history, structure, and evolution of ghazals in Indian music, comparing film and non-film ghazals while highlighting key artists and composers who shaped the genre.
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NS Rajan explores the evolution of ghazals in Indian music, comparing film and non-film ghazals, highlighting those who shaped the genre.
14/02/2025
When Grief Blooms Into Love: A Journey of Healing Hearts
After tragedy claims her husband Shekhar, Divya finds healing and unexpected love with his devoted friend Praveen, proving that some souls are destined to meet.
A love story by Gaurav Sahay, based on true events.
An LnC Special for . 💖
Read it here 👇
After tragedy claims her husband Shekhar, Divya finds unexpected love with his devoted friend Praveen. A love story by Gaurav Sahay, based on true events.
08/02/2025
The RDB Organisation will release the 2K restored version of Satyajit Ray's NAYAK (The Hero) in select cinemas on February 21, 2025. The classic will hit the theatres once again after 59 years in Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
Two poems by Sushant Thapa that capture selfless love and inspire one to leave the insomnia behind.
07/02/2025
Sun Mere Bandhu Re (SMBR) SAAM Podcast 🎵 🎵 🎤SAMAY KI DHARA - Timeless Songs That Talk of TIME⏳
Join Sharvari and Monica for a melodious exploration of how Hindi film lyricists have beautifully captured the essence of Time (Samay) through their songs. Discover how these maestros transformed this abstract concept into timeless melodies.
Sun Mere Bandhu Re (SMBR) SAAM Podcast presents: 🎵 🎵 🎤SAMAY KI DHARA - Timeless Songs That Talk of TIME — Sahir, Kaifi A...
24/01/2025
Awaaz Ka Saaz: Voice as an Instrument | Humming, Whistling, Yodelling, Doo-Wop | Sun Mere Bandhu Re (SMBR) SAAM Podcast presents: Ep 15
Join Monica and Antara as they unravel the enchanting world of voice techniques in Hindi film music! A musical journey you won't want to miss!
🎤Exploring unique vocal techniques in Indian cinema 🗣️
🎤Deep dive into scatting, doo-wop, humming, and whistling 🎼
🎤Fascinating insights into how voices become musical instruments 🎹
🎤Fun facts about vocal traditions and communication through melody 🌈
Sun Mere Bandhu Re (SMBR) SAAM Podcast presents: 🎵 🎵 🎤Awaaz Ka Saaz: The Magic of Voice in Hindi Film So...
14/01/2025
Mera Naam Raaju, Gharana Anaam
Excerpt from Shailendra — A Love Lyric in Print: A Daughter Remembers by Amla Shailendra Mazumdar
"The recording of Mera naam Raaju was completed and as was customary the recorded audio was shared with the immediate family, Raj uncle’s mother, affectionately known as Chaya ji, too heard it. Raj uncle expected her to be delighted by the lyrics, but to his astonishment, she was infuriated. Baba was summoned to clarify why he had composed such offensive lines. The lines that had provoked her ire were
कविराज कहे, न ये ताज रहे
न ये राज रहे, न ये राजघराना..."
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Excerpted with permission from Shailendra — A Love Lyric in Print: A Daughter Remembers by Amla Shailendra Mazumdar, published by Antara Infomedia
12/01/2025
How I Dived into Glass Painting
A DIY glass painting adventure sparked by a shattered prayer cabinet panel. Our reluctant artist Rachna Rajesh channels her inner Van Gogh, armed with third-grade art credentials and family’s skeptical support. 🎨Spoiler: She becomes “world famous” at home!😁
A DIY glass painting adventure sparked by a shattered prayer cabinet panel. Rachna channels her inner Van Gogh, and dives straight into glass painting.
12/01/2025
Raj Kapoor and the Male Gaze
Raj Kapoor’s portrayal of women in his films evolved from respectfully depicting Nargis to later adopting a more sexualized ‘male gaze’ approach after Nargis’s departure, writes Shoma A Chatterji
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Raj Kapoor's portrayal of women in his films evolved from respectfully depicting Nargis to later adopting a more sexualized 'male gaze' approach
10/01/2025
LnC-Silhouette Presents
Sandesa: Exploring the Beautiful World of Messengers 📝✍️ 🎵
Sun Mere Bandhu Re (SMBR) SAAM Podcast EP #14: 🎵 🎵
Join Sharvari and Antara as they delve into the poetic world of Hindi film songs where messengers of love take center stage. From clouds to birds, letters to telephone calls, discover how lyricists have beautifully crafted messages of love through various mediums.
Highlights:
🌥️ Classic songs featuring clouds (badal) as messengers of love
🐦 Beautiful compositions with birds (koyal, papiha) carrying messages
📝 Romantic songs centered around love letters
☎️ Songs featuring telephone conversations between lovers
🌙 Timeless tracks using the moon (chaand) as a messenger
Listen to this melodious journey through time featuring legendary lyricists — Rajinder Krishan, Prem Dhawan, Shailendra, Majrooh and others, composers like C. Ramchandra, Hemant Kumar, Vasant Desai and Salil Chowdhury, with the golden voices of Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, Mukesh, Vani Jayaram and more.
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Loved the episode 😊 Learnt so many things.. Thankyou Sharvari and Antara
08/01/2025
The Moulding of a Master: Bimal Roy and Tapan Sinha
By Ratnottama Sengupta
The year was 1946 when Tapan Sinha joined New Theatres as an assistant to sound recordist Bani Dutta. But even at the young age of 21 he was clear in his mind that the future would see him as a director. So he decided to spend whatever time he could manage outside the recording studio, observing Bimal Roy...
Excerpted with permission from Director’s Chair – Hindi Cinema’s Golden Age by Manek Premchand, published by Blue Pencil in January 2024.
05/01/2025
Happy Birthday Deepika Padukone! 🎊🎉
04/01/2025
An Ode to Mohammed Rafi
The only way to understand what Mohammed Rafi meant to Hindi film music is to try and imagine what this would have been without Rafi’s contribution, says NS Rajan in this very personal tribute
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The only way to understand what Mohammed Rafi meant to Hindi film music is to try and imagine what this would have been without Rafi’s contribution, says NS Rajan
04/01/2025
The Entire Village was Participating in the Filmmaking’: Masterclass with Shyam Benegal
Filmmaker Shyam Benegal opens up about his films on social issues, crowd-funded projects, and the challenges of making biographical films in a Masterclass anchored by Ratnottama Sengupta
Filmmaker Shyam Benegal opens up about his films on social issues, crowd-funded projects, and the challenges of making biographical films in a Masterclass
31/12/2024
Sangam – Of Choices and Consequences
Sangam’s take on messy relationships is as relevant today as when it was first written more than seven decades ago, avers Anuradha Warrier
Sangam’s take on messy relationships is as relevant today as when it was first written more than seven decades ago, avers Anuradha Warrier
28/12/2024
Jagte Raho: A Night of Truth
Jagte Raho tears into the hypocrisy of Calcutta’s wealthy residents as a thirsty villager, mistaken for a thief, stumbles upon the dark secrets hidden behind their respectable façade, writes Madhulika Liddle
Jagte Raho tears into the hypocrisy of Calcutta's wealthy residents as a thirsty villager, stumbles upon the dark secrets hidden behind their respectable façade
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Learning & Creativity is your one stop resource for all that is associated with encouraging learning and creativity in children, teens and even adults. Silhouette Magazine, our sister publication, a space, is born not of conviction rather of profound confusion in our understanding of the world. It seeks to be a platform for gathering myriad views on film (and allied art forms) and to continue with the flux of discourse. The Silhouette publications are our attempt to achieve this goal.
Learning & Creativity is focused on encouraging learning and creative pursuits in everyone (from kids to adults) who is passionate about enhancing his/her knowledge and creative output. The idea is to encourage people to share their hidden talents – such as writing poetry, short stories, musings, travelogues, or sharing their creative artwork or photography.
Our dream had first taken shape in the form of a hugely popular literary website named Meghdutam.com launched way back in 1999. Meghdutam had become a very popular and dynamic platform of budding writers, poets, critics and child artists.
A lot of the excellent and original stories, poems, books and film reviews, writer’s tools, children artwork… etc., that you will find in Learning & Creativity has been sourced from the erstwhile Meghdutam.com, published between 1999 and 2003.
Learning & Creativity offers the finest literary works, short stories literary tips, art by kids, articles by teens, creative art, poems, musings, book reviews, movie reviews, interviews, photography… and more!
Silhouette Magazine publishes critical, analytical and research based articles on cinema, music and allied art forms.
Silhouette magazine started its journey in January 2002. The annual paper edition used to be a bilingual magazine in English and Bengali from Kolkata (India) and survived 8 editions. For quite sometime the editorial board of Silhouette dilly-dallied with the web option of the magazine – whether to continue with a sluggish and expensive medium or not was the supreme question. And finally the web editions started in 2011 – we had 8 issues collected under Volumes IX and X in a not so state-of-the-art website. Our urgency to move to the web and let the ball roll again was the main reason for this.
We have eventually now moved to the more professionally and aesthetically managed Learning and Creativity micro-site and plan to regularly update the site with articles from authors rather than collections as Issues and Volumes.
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