Wishing every Indian a very Happy Independence Day


Jai Hind !!

Last post made by: sree840 on Aug 15 2008, 02:09 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-m6MWBooYg

PRODUCER/DIRECTOR

Ruhul Amin

Documentary films -- Although still making more the 100 features a year and producing wealthy stars, Bangladesh 's film industry is in a sad decline. Today, rickshaw wallahs make up much of the cinema audience while the better--off watch foreign videos at home. This is the story of Tayb, a poor rickshaw wallah and a film buff, exploring his everyday life and dream of films.

Last post made by: Romuz on Aug 7 2008, 02:38 PM

Because of sheer irresponsibility, glitch, unprofessional behaviors we have moved CGC to a new host. And it is up now with the same URL. Please move around and let us know if you face any problem anywhere. Be patient and we will try to solve the problems you encounter. As for other sites and subdomains of CGC we will be moving them gradually. Thanks to all of you for all of your patience and support.

ENJOY!

Last post made by: arup123 on Aug 8 2008, 12:07 PM

PALKI 5


We are happy to announce about our upcoming Palki (Fifth edition). We expect support from all of whoever had been associated with Palki before and definitely more contribution from new friends. This time, we will be publishing only "Selected" articles from the external world. bUT, as ppALKI is a magazine of CGC, submissions from Kolkata members will not be subjected to the selection process. Selection of submissions from the non members will be done by our experienced selection team. Here are all the information you need to know about Palki 5.

What is Palki?

Palki is the official e-magazine published half yearly by Calcuttaglobalchat.net. We publish submissions in English and Bengali. With more than 7000 members in our community and thousands of guests visiting us everyday, PALKI give you a chance to experiment with your creative mind.


Why To Write in Palki?

Palki has readers, innumerous readers. Our community consist of nearly 7000 members across the globe. We are constantly improving and interacting with the latest "creative" trend in West Bengal too. We interviewed Srijato ,Binayak Bandyopadhyay, Abdus Sukur Khan and more in our last Palki Edition. We are very excited that many famous and popular writers are now contributor and readers of Palki. We will be continuously increasing our effort in featuring various writers in our magazine and try to increase the habit of online reading for the Bangali readers. Writing for Palki means supporting us in our humble effort of staying touch with Bengali Language, culture and art. So, support us, read Palki and write for Palki please.


What/How/Where Can You Submit?

There is no particular guide line for submissions in Palki regarding content. Here are some examples of submission type, we have received in previous Palki Editions:

1) Kobita
2) Creative Writing based on your experience
3) Analytical Writing / Critique about Bengali Songs/Cinema/Drama.Theater or similar
4) Golpo/Probondho of any kind
6) Photo Features
7) Paintings
8) Audio Visual - Sing/recite, record, send!! We will host online
9) Specially for Childrens: Send Anything You can!!

* Website Address: http://calcuttans.com/palki
* Theme of Palki 5: Sharodiya
* Email Submissions at: palki@calcuttaglobalchat.net
* Dead lines - When to Submit:

1. If sending us articles in Bengali Language, not typed up digitally (e.g via post or scanned): August 15 th, 2008
2. If you are typing you articles digitally, for Bengali: September 1st, 2008
3. If your article in English Language: September 15th, 2008

* Note: Please always send the ".doc" version of your typed article, do not send your article in PDF or IMAGE format.
* For bengali typing you have to use the FREE BENGALI FONT: Solomanlipi ( You can download it here )

Recommended Bangla Typing softwares

o Shabdik
o Avro Keyboard
o Please DO NOT to use BANGLAWORD

Awards in Palki 5 th Edition

o Like all previous Palki Editions, we are happy to announce the following awards just as a token of love and appreciation to our writers:
+ Golpo/Probondho Category: 1st Prize 1000 INR, 2nd Prize: 800 INR
+ Kobita Category: 1st Prize 600 INR, 2nd Prize: 500 INR
+ Art/Photography Category: 1st Prize 600 INR, 2nd Prize: 500 INR
NOTE: There are other sections such as Online Audio Visual and Children Section. If you are interested in donating some award for those sections, let us know, we are constantly needing small donations to encourage young writers all over the globe. email at palki@calcuttaglobalchat.net

Last post made by: akbkgp on Yesterday, 04:50 AM

I am happy to finally announce that http://gaanmela.com has been assigned to our most active moderator Monalia Mukherjee (PP). Sorry, I am late in announcing her appointment.

She accepted the responsibility by herself. She came forward with a superb plan for gaanmela and its future course.

For further details about exciting upcoming attactions, contact PP.

She will conduct interviews, prepare write ups, decide her own team members by herself. (I am happy that I don't have to think about at least one domain.)

Gaanmela will require a lot of space and bandwidth. I am sure I will give PP a better host. I have been searching for a better host and that was part of my delayed announcement. I am now almost sure about the new host.

I will let PP to announce her own exciting project as the administrator of gaanmela.

Again, we are very happy that we have such an energetic member like Monalisa with us.

Gaanmela Team:
Admin: Monalisa Mukherji
Tech Help: as required
Site Design: Monalisa Mukherjee, S.Basu, + as required

I am sure PP will require lots of help from you all. Be kind to her requests please!

Last post made by: kaustubhad on Jul 28 2008, 08:48 PM