Over 150 jatra artistes are out of work due to the ongoing political turmoil in the county. “This is the toughest time in my career of over 10 years; if the current situation continues, it will compel ...

Bengal’s jatra industry, which was hit hard by the pandemic like most other aspects of life, is finally gearing up to get back on its feet after the state government allowed the folk theatres to ...

Flashes of light, deafening music, a flourish of drums and then, silence. Next, half a dozen men and women enter with candles in hand. They punch the air even as the sound boxes begin to play the ...