A night of devotion turned into a tragedy
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Suparna Ghosh
Amity University
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The Woman Who Refused to Give Up!
Guest Column
Suparna Ghosh
Amity University
P.C: Suparna Ghosh
She stood there with her arms stretched wide, as if she were ready to embrace the sky. Behind her, colourful wings spread across the wall, reminding her of the freedom she had always dreamed of.
But beneath her smile lived a story that few people knew.
She was a woman fighting a silent battle, walking through life without anyone to hold her hand. There were days when loneliness became her closest companion, when tears fell behind closed doors, and when the weight of her struggles almost made her forget her own worth.
Life had never promised her an easy journey. She had stumbled, broken down, and picked herself up more times than she could count. She had learned that not everyone who smiles is happy, and not everyone who stands alone is weak.
Sometimes, she wished someone would understand her pain without asking her to explain it. Someone who would tell her, “You don't have to be strong all the time.”
But life had taught her to become her own strength.
She had dreams bigger than her fears, hopes brighter than her darkest nights, and a heart that refused to surrender. She didn't want to live merely to survive; she wanted to live fully, to discover her potential, to stand tall, and to fly high.
Those colourful wings behind her were more than a painting. They were a reflection of the woman she was becoming—a woman who was tired but not defeated, lonely but not lost, wounded but still full of hope.
She knew her journey would not be easy. She might have to fight many battles alone, and there might be moments when the world would fail to see her worth.
But she had finally understood one beautiful truth: she didn't need anyone's permission to spread her wings.
So she smiled, lifted her arms, and looked towards the sky.
One day, she would fly—not because life had become easier, but because she had become stronger.
And when that day came, the world would see what she had always known deep inside her heart:
She was never born to remain on the ground. She was born to fly. 
চিঠি' না-লেখা ঠিকানায়…
Guest Column
নীলাকাস
Amity University
Pexels
প্রশ্ন ছিল তোর কাছে,
চিঠি আমার, লেখা আজও আছে।
আজও তোর হাসি কি সূর্যোদয়ের সাক্ষী?
নীল চাহনি কি আনে অমানিশার রাত্রি?
প্রতি পলক-পাতে, ঘটে যায় কোন তারার পতন?
সেই চিঠি করি আজও যতন।
কাজল ধোয়া মুক্ত-রাশি!
ঝরায় কি ইশান কোণে মেঘ-রাশি?
আজও তোর স্পন্দ হৃদ-শৈল,
কারণ হয় কি ভূমি-ধস প্রাচীন শৈলে?
চিঠি আজও সঞ্চিত রাখিলে।
তোর আঁচল ওড়া হাওয়া!
কারণ কি শত শত বজ্রপাত হয়ে যাওয়া?
আজও তোর পায়ের ঝংকার,
এক লহমায় করে কি শান্ত সাগর তোলপাড়?
চিঠি আজও লেখা আছে আমার।
আমার মনে প্রশ্নের জাল বোনে,
কত কত চিঠি লেখা থাকে সংগোপনে।
চিঠি আজও পেলোনা ঠিকানা।
চিঠির আগুনে আমি আজ ভষ্ম-রাশি।
প্রশ্ন ছিল তোর কাছে, আজও অজানা।
আমার রাতের পর রাত পোহায়—
পায়না শুধু ভোরের ঠিকানা।
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Anirban Majumder Launches “Beyond the Numbers” at Oxford Bookstore, Kolkata
Book Launch Report
Rupa Sethia
BAJMC 2
The latest book by author Anirban Majumder, Beyond
the Numbers, was launched on 18 July 2026 at Oxford Bookstore, Park Street,
Kolkata. The event brought together readers, writers, students, and
literature enthusiasts to celebrate the release. During the programme, the
author shared the inspiration behind the book, discussed its key themes, and
interacted with the audience, making the launch both informative and engaging.
Anirban Majumder is a business leader and author with
around 22 years of experience in multinational companies. His expertise includes sales, business development,
leadership, and negotiation. Throughout his career, he has emphasized building
long-term relationships instead of focusing only on short-term results. Beyond
the Numbers was written to guide aspiring entrepreneurs, start-up founders,
and professionals facing business challenges. The book focuses on negotiation,
sales, marketing, trust-building, and empathy. It explains how empathy can
strengthen communication, improve customer relationships, and develop effective
negotiation skills.
Pic1: Author, Sen and Reshmi Chatterjee, curator Pic 2: Author and Rupa Sethia, ASCO Student
The chief guest of the event was Sujata Sen, CEO of
Future Hope and former Director of the British Council, East India. The
programme organised and curated by Reshmi Chatterjee, who welcomed the
guests. Beginning at 6:00 p.m., the event featured the official unveiling of
the book, followed by an interactive discussion between the chief guest and the
author. Specially designed bookmarks based on the theme of Beyond the
Numbers were distributed among the audience. During the discussion,
Anirban Majumder spoke about the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and start-up
founders. Drawing from his professional experience, he explained that many
businesses struggle because entrepreneurs fail to communicate their ideas
effectively or build trust with customers. He said the book was written to
provide practical guidance for people starting a business or overcoming
professional challenges.
The author further emphasized that there are no bad
ideas; success depends on how an idea is presented. He explained that
first-time entrepreneurs often become too enthusiastic while presenting their
ideas, which may reduce customer interest. He encouraged entrepreneurs to stay
calm, understand customers' needs, make thoughtful decisions, and build trust
during negotiations. These concepts are explored in greater detail throughout
the book.
The author conveyed that he wrote Beyond the Numbers to support people who feel confused or uncertain in their professional lives. Through practical examples and real-life experiences, the book aims to build confidence, improve communication, and help readers overcome workplace and business challenges. The discussion was followed by an interactive question-and-answer session, where audience members asked questions on entrepreneurship, business strategy, and negotiation. The author responded with practical insights from his own experience.
Students from various colleges and universities attended the event, including Amity University Kolkata, Techno India University, The Bhawanipur Education Society College, and George College of Management and Science, reflecting the growing interest of young learners in entrepreneurship and professional development.
From Amity University Kolkata,
three students attended the event: Rupa Sethia (B.A. Journalism and Mass
Communication, 2025–2029), Ranjabati Basu (BBA, 2024–2028), and Sunetra Sahoo
(BBA, 2024–2028).
The overall ambience of the event was pleasant and
welcoming. Hosting the launch at Oxford Bookstore proved to be an excellent
choice, as the venue offered a warm and aesthetic atmosphere. The decorations
were simple yet elegant, and the bookstore's literary environment made the
occasion memorable for readers and guests alike.
The event concluded with informal interactions among the
attendees, followed by the organizers' closing remarks. The programme
successfully highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship, effective
communication, empathy, and trust-building in professional success. It also
promoted reading culture while providing students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and
professionals with valuable insights from the author's experiences, making the
event educational and memorable.
কথা দিও না
Guest Column
by
নীলাকাশ
Amity University
Pexels
দেওয়া ছিল যত কথা।
রাখা রয়ে গেল, পেল না পূর্ণতা।
না রাখা কথার ভিড়ে,
একাকিত্বই হাত ধরে।
অগুন্তি মৃত কথার বৃত্তে,
আমার অনন্ত বসবাস-
ঘৃণার বিষক্রিয়ায় জর্জরিত চিত্ত।
দেওয়া ছিল যত কথা।
কালের খননে ভাসিয়ে আবর্তে,
জমা যত না রাখা কথার ঢেউ,
তলাই আমি, নাহি কেউ উদ্ধার্তে।
ভেঙেছে কথার স্বরলিপি,
সুরহারা বীণার নাই যে মুক্তি,
পোড়াবো আজ জীবন গানের শিলালিপি।
দেওয়া ছিল যত কথা - হোল না রাখা,
জমিয়ে গেল শুধু অপরাধ।
না রাখা কথা যতই জমে,
কথার মৃত্যু কথার অভিমানে।
কথার শব নাই পায় সমাধি - শুধুই নীরবতা,
ধিকি ধিকি মৃত কথার জ্বলন্ত চিতা।
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**কালো আঁচলের অধিকারী**
Part II
Guest Column
নীলাকাশ
Amity University
Pexels
কায়াধারী সে,
আঁধারে একাকী সে,
পশ্চিমে বিগলিত ভানু সে,
বেনাম দহন জলের ভাগীদারি সে,
পোড়া প্রতিশ্রুতির হাতে আঁকা কাজল সে,
বুকে চাপা অনন্ত চিতা সে,
কালো আঁচলের অধিকারী সে,
নিষিদ্ধ রুদ্ধরাগ সে,
নিভৃতচারিণী সে।
সে কায়াধারী – সে এক নারী।
কালস্রোত তীব্র, জন্ম অচিন।
চতুরঙ্গ জীবনশিলা, রাজা প্রতিশ্রুতি।
কেনি-বন্ধন নয়, জীবন অভিশাপ,
প্রতিশ্রুতির ভালোবাসা নয়, ভালোবাসার প্রতিশ্রুতি পাপ।
সে এক পরী - শুধু নয় নারী।
বিধাতার পরিহাসের শিকার,
ভালোবাসি শব্দে ছিল না আধিকার।
জনম মঞ্জরী, শুধু ঘ্রাণই ছড়ায়,
হুলের দহন দাগ, শান্ত প্রতিশ্রুতির ছোঁয়ায়,
অবহেলার পদতলে স্বল্প অনুরাগ,
প্রতিশ্রুতি ছিল পোড়া বাসীর ঝরা পরাগ।
সে কায়াধারী - সে পরী- সে এক নারী,
সে ভস্ম শুকের - চিরো অপেক্ষায় শারি।
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*সাদা-কালো আঁচল*
Part I
Guest Column
নীলাকাশ
Amity University
by Pexels
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দাঁড়িয়ে চিতাকাঠের পাশে,
সাদা আঁচল উড়ছে।
শিশুর হাত ধরে শক্ত,
প্রতিশ্রুতির চিতা পুড়ছে।
চৈত্র শেষ সংক্রান্তি আজ,
দিগন্তে কমলা মেঘের সাজ।
চিতার আগুন ক্রমশ তীব্র,
কমলা-লাল ঘনীভূত অন্য মেজাজ।
শেষ কাঠ শেষের আগে - বজ্র,
ধোঁয়া কুণ্ডলী পাকায়,
আকাশী বাতাসে হাত মেলায়,
ভূমি পতনের অপেক্ষায়।
শেষের আগে, কি শুরুর আশঙ্কায়?
বৈশাখের অট্টহাসি, - টান পরে আঁচল।
শিশু বলে 'মা'-
বাড়ি যাবে না?
ঝড় যে প্রচন্ড!
কে কোথায়? নাই যে কেউ!
নদীর পানি দুরন্ত, উচা - নিচা ঢেউ,
পাড় ভাঙিল কাল, বায়ু বেসামাল।
ওপারে ছাতিম দোলে,
বাতাসে ছাতিম - পোড়া বাস,
শোনা যায় কান্নার বোল,
একক দাঁড়ায়ে, কায়াধারী, উড়ছে কালো আঁচল।
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Part II follows
Amity University Kolkata Ushers in New Academic Year with Global Vision and Innovation
Report by
Dr. Shatabdi Som
Assistant Professor
Amity School of Communication, Kolkata
Amity University
Honourable Chancellor Dr. Atul Chauhan addressing at the orientation programme
Kolkata, August 18, 2025: Amity University Kolkata hosted the
Orientation Programme on Monday, 18th August 2025, at the Biswa Bangla
Convention Centre, ushering in a new academic year with the induction of over
2,500 students. The event, held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM marking the formal
commencement of the students’ higher education journey.
The programme opened with the ritual of Vedic Hawan and
ceremonial lamp lighting, symbolising enlightenment and the quest for
knowledge, followed by Saraswati Vandana, invoking the goddess of knowledge and
wisdom. The ceremony was graced by distinguished dignitaries from the Amity
Education Group, including Honourable Chancellor, Dr. Atul Chauhan, Prof. (Dr.)
Ashok Kumar Srivastava (Vice-Chancellor, Amity University, Kolkata), and
Honourable U. Ramachandran (Senior Vice-President, Amity Education Group) Dr.
Preeti Sahni (Assistant Vice-President, Marketing, Outreach & Admission,
Amity Education Group).
Dignitaries at the Lamp lighting ceremony
L-R: Dr. Ankur Ganguly, Dean Academics, Honourable Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Srivastava, Honourable Senior Vice-President, U. Ramachandran, Dr. Preeti Sahani, Assistant Vice-President, Marketing, Outreach & Admission,
Dr. Amrita Saha, Off. Registrar
Addressing the gathering Honourable Chancellor Dr. Atul Chauhan welcomed the students and highlighted the university’s emphasis on research-driven learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and holistic development of students. Honourable Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Srivastava, underscored the need for focus and diligence, he emphasised the importance of being hardworking and diligent in academics; he also urged students to embrace innovation, cultivate resilience, and contribute meaningfully to society. Honourable Senior Vice-President, Sir U. Ramachandran emphasised the importance of adaptability, global vision, ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) and empathetic leadership in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Respected Dr. Preeti Sahani, Assistant Vice-President, Marketing, Outreach & Admission, formally welcomed the students setting a tone of assurance for their academic endeavours in Amity University.
Reflecting Amity’s global ethos, the orientation also
celebrated inclusivity and cultural diversity, with students representing
multiple states of India and several countries. The university reaffirmed its
commitment to providing an environment where individuals from diverse
backgrounds can learn, collaborate, and thrive, fostering mutual respect and
cross-cultural understanding. The event introduced the incoming batch to the
diverse academic, cultural, and entrepreneurial opportunities that Amity offers.
Students of 2025 batch attending the programme
The orientation concluded on a note of inspiration and
optimism, as the Class of 2025 embarked on a transformative educational journey
at one of India’s leading universities.
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