Piya Sengupta

Piya Sengupta is a post graduate in English Literature from Calcutta University. Having worked in Star TV, Kolkata for five years and Dish Network in Colorado for another five years, she is now working full time with a tantrum-throwing baby at home. But in between, whenever there is time she nurtures her passion for writing, reading, travelling and telling stories.

Entertainment

Goopi Gawaiya Bagha Bajaiya: an animation feature film steeped in fantasy that appeals to the inner world of our senses

01 Mar 2019
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An interview with director Shilpa Ranade.

Gender

Lessons on football and equality: a mixed gender football tournament in Kolkata

12 Dec 2018
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Girls versus boys? Or girls and boys? Of course, it is so much better if girls and boys play in the same team! But girls and boys have always been treated differently right from birth –segregated and encouraged to play separately. The argument: boys are stronger, girls are weaker, or, some sport perceived as “too … Continue reading “Lessons on football and equality: a mixed gender football tournament in Kolkata”

Health

IN THE LONG RUN: Should children run Marathons?

05 Dec 2018
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His eyes sparkled as he reached the finishing line, hugged his mother and checked the watch. He had just finished his first Marathon in 60 minutes and 12 seconds. The 10-year-old glowed with happiness as he stared at the medal around his neck. For Abhinav, completing a 10-km run was dream come true. He had … Continue reading “IN THE LONG RUN: Should children run Marathons?”

Editor’s Choice

In a democracy, people enjoy making fun of their politicians and tearing down institutions: Cyrus Broacha and Kunal Vijaykar on 12 years of their show, The Week That Wasn’t

30 Nov 2018
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Laughter therapy on TV has always worked wonders on the Indian audience. Therefore, when amusement comes in the form of political satire, even daily news – often mind-numbing, dull and shocking – can get delivered with unexpected sharpness. It comes as no surprise that CNN-News18’s headline show The Week That Wasn’t turns 12 this year and the … Continue reading “In a democracy, people enjoy making fun of their politicians and tearing down institutions: Cyrus Broacha and Kunal Vijaykar on 12 years of their show, The Week That Wasn’t”

Books

I am so grateful that writing for children is my calling: Author Mitali Perkins

08 Nov 2018
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American author Mitali Perkins has written ten novels for young readers, including You Bring the Distant Near (nominated for the National Book Award, Walter Award honor book), Richshaw Girl (chosen by the New York Public Library as one of the top 100 books for children in the past 100 years), Bamboo People (American Library Association’s … Continue reading “I am so grateful that writing for children is my calling: Author Mitali Perkins”

Editor’s Choice

Stuff Dreams Are Made Of: Inside Switzerland’s Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory

25 Sep 2018
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“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” ― Charles M. Schulz There might not be any Oompa Loompas and golden tickets to deal with, no chocolate rivers to make your life dangerous and exciting, but the experience at the Nestle Cailler Chocolate factory and museum was no … Continue reading “Stuff Dreams Are Made Of: Inside Switzerland’s Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory”