Desh Magazine - May 17, 2022

In this issue

Desh 17 May 2022 issue revisits the enduring legacy of Raja Rammohan Roy on his 250th birth anniversary. A harbinger of Indian liberalism and a truly cosmopolitan figure, Roy’s ideology was monumental as well as transcendental. As a tireless reformist, Roy was a staunch advocate of Western education, condemned polytheistic practices and idolatry and championed the cause of women’s liberation and internationalism. He was an independent thinker with a broad social vision and striking modernity of thought. However, his ambiguous stance on colonialism and the espousal of a laissez-faire economy has always been mired in controversy. This issue comprises essays by Amiya Prosad Sen, Baridbaran Ghosh, Sobhanlal Duttagupta, Amalshankar Bandyopadhyay and Ananda Bhattacharya. There is an essay by Subhayu Bandyopadhyay on dark, mysterious and miraculous stories surrounding books. The issue also carries regular sections like the serialized novels Kanchanfuler Kobi by Masud Ahmad and Udhatakani Chittani by Sutapa Basu, Mantabya, Granthalok, Shilpo Sanskriti, 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.