Desh - September 17, 2020

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Desh 17 September 2020 issue looks back at the life and works of iconic polymath Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, on the occasion of his 200th birth anniversary. Essays by Sukanta Chaudhuri, Amitrasudan Bhattacharya, Chinmoy Guha, and Himabanta Bandyopadhyay rediscover various facets of the man and his mission, his rationalist ideology, passion for education, and his relevance to society. This issue also remembers former President and veteran politico Pranab Mukhopadhyay, through memoirs penned by Amal Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Debashish Bhattacharya, and Agni Roy. It carries other regular sections like the serialized nonfiction ‘Naxalbarinama’ by Ashim Chattopadhyay, the serialized novel ‘Maanchitre Taar Naam Nei’ by Maitree Roy Moulik, ‘Jiban Jerakam’ by Sumit Mitra, Mantabya, Granthalok, Galpo, Chithipatra, Seshkatha, etc.

Desh Magazine Description:

Desh Magazine is a Bengali literary magazine published by the ABP Group from India on the 2nd and the 17th of every month. It is one of the oldest and most respected literary magazines in India. Desh has been a platform for some of the most renowned Bengali writers, including Rabindranath Tagore, Satyajit Ray, Mahasweta Devi, and Sunil Gangopadhyay.

The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including:

* Short stories
* Poetry
* Novels
* Essays
* Literary criticism
* Cultural commentary
* Book reviews

Desh is known for its high-quality writing and its commitment to promoting Bengali literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Bengali culture and literature.