6/27/2014

Happiness is a Link

Many many years ago, when I was more Assamese than Bengali, I got irritated and tired having to correct people, 'Kuntala, not Shakuntala'. Thus, I came to know Shakuntala, and Ridoy, and Suo Rani and duo Rani... His graphic words have always been a special journey, his colours a dreamscape. This is so befitting a survival link in an otherwise filthy year: and, a special thank you to all the people who made this project possible; you have touched hearts, not just enriched resources! http://www.abanindranath.org/
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