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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dance in the Alps: Sohini Roychowdhury celebrates Shiva through movement and unity
On May 4, the serene mountains of the Austrian Alps echoed with rhythm and spirit as dancers, musicians, and audiences came together to celebrate inclusion through the universal language of art. At the heart of this vibrant celebration was Sohini Roychowdhury — acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer and movement storyteller. Her performance, SHIVA... the Kind , reimagined the ancient deity Shiva through five values: Soul, Humanity, Inclusivity, Valour, and Action. With powerful grace, Sohini brought mythology to life, using dance to simplify the profound philosophies of the Shiva Puranas for a global audience. Her storytelling wasn't confined to the stage. In a series of inclusive dance workshops, Sohini taught children, adults, and participants with special abilities the symbols and stories of Shiva. These sessions culminated in joyful group performances where every body moved in harmony — celebrating shared experience over difference. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ótimas notícias para os cidadãos brasileiros! Leia mais Undo The grand finale saw a fusion of dance and music, with Sohini's rendition of Shiva's Ananda Tandav radiating energy, unity, and transformation. 'Dance creates empathy — connecting body movements to your soul, your inner Shiva,' Sohini said, as the Alps echoed the mantra: We Are All One . Backstage, laughter and joy filled the air, as participants of all abilities celebrated their shared journey — dancing together in the spirit of Shiva. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Time of India
Pahalgam massacre: 'Killer had camera strapped to head, filmed hubby's death'
KOLKATA/SURAT: Pahalgam tragedy survivors said on Thursday the terrorists recorded the massacre on their bodycams while they went about killing the tourists one after another. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sohini (37), the widow of Florida-based techie Bitan Adhikary (40), is yet to come to terms with her husband's death. "I can't wipe those nightmarish moments from my memory. The gunman who shot my husband down had a video camera strapped to his forehead. It meant they were recording the acts or may have been streaming it for some persons to watch," she said. Bitan was held at gunpoint and after he kept quiet when asked to reveal his religion, he was asked to recite the first kalma. When he said he couldn't, admitting that he was a Hindu, he was shot dead. Recounting the moments at Baisaran Valley before the massacre, Sohini said: "We were having a good time in the valley when we saw some people coming over and asking questions. Suddenly, we heard gunshots. Everyone ducked down as the militants came up to us and asked our identities. An elderly man remained silent. He was shot in the head," she recalled. "Just when we thought we had survived, my husband was shot. He slumped to the ground. At first, I thought he had fainted and could be revived." Another survivor, Naksh (10), also revealed that the terrorists recorded the killings on their bodycams. Naksh's father, Shailesh Kalathiya, a banker at SBI's Kandivali branch in Mumbai, was among the 26 victims. The boy, along with his sister, Neeti, and mother, Shital, survived the massacre. Recounting the horror, Naksh said: "We were hungry, so we went to eat. Suddenly, gunfire erupted, and all ran for their lives. The gunmen were wearing caps fitted with cameras."
India Today
24-04-2025
- India Today
My son said Mama, sound, fire: Slain Bengal techie's wife recounts Pahalgam horror
Bitan Adhikari was a 40-year-old engineer employed with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in the US, and was among the 26 tourists killed in the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. His final rites were performed on Wednesday (April 23). His wife, Sohini, broke down while recounting the horror during which her world turned upside down on Tuesday son said Sohini said, narrating how scared her son Hridaan got at the noise of the gunfire. Bitan was shot dead on the spot in front of his wife and child, who survived."We didn't understand. We heard some noise. My husband said it might be firecrackers. He took my hand and ran. I turned around, and I saw one person being shot. Many fell down. We put our heads down," Sohini described the events bit-by-bit as they unfolded in front of her eyes. Sohini demanded that the perpetrators be brought to justice at the from West Bengal, Bitan had returned to India last month on a summer holiday with his wife, Sohini (37), and their three-year-old son, family was holidaying in the scenic Baisaran meadows, often called 'Mini Switzerland', when armed militants approached and asked for their religious Sohini stated that the terrorists asked the religion of the tourists before shooting them. "Any Hindus here? They said and then they shot people. I thought my husband would survive," she went on to say that there was a lapse in security arrangements at the spot."There was no police or security at the spot. They asked one person, uncle, are you Hindu or Muslim? Then they shot the man. They asked another person if he could recite the Kalma, and shot him when he could not," Sohini claimed. "They even shot the dead bodies to make sure that no one survived," she attack, one of the deadliest in the region in recent years, was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Time of India
Dad promised to take us to Florida, says Bitan's son
Kolkata: Three-and-a-half-year-old Hridaan has constantly been looking for his father, Bitan Adhikari (40), little knowing that he had lost him to a terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley two days ago. "My father promised to take us with him to Florida this time. He promised me. Where is he?" Not only Hridaan, but also his mother, Sohini (37), is yet to come to terms with her husband's death. Now back in Kolkata but she can't stop going back to that horrific moment, when Bitan, a software engineer who worked in Florida, was shot dead. "I can't wipe off those nightmarish moments. The gunman who shot my husband down had a video camera, strapped to his forehead. It meant they were recording the brutal acts or may have been streaming it for some persons to watch," Sohini said, repeating her earlier account of how her husband was stopped, asked whether he was a Hindu or a Muslim, and was asked to recite the Kalma before being shot dead. "We planned the trip sitting on this very sofa, and now, I am sitting here all alone," Sohini broke down on Thursday. "We went to Kashmir to get some time to ourselves. The same Kashmir snatched everything from us. Even if we want, we can no longer be together." You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Bitan's parents were at the Baishnabghata flat on Wednesday night, when his body had arrived in a coffin around 9 pm. On Thursday, the bereaved couple, back at their Behala Sakherbazar home, pleaded to be left alone. Family and friends gathered at the Keoratala crematorium around 11:30 pm for Bitan's cremation. While Sohini, along with her son, had stayed back at home, the cremation rites were conducted by Sohini and Bitan's brothers and cousins. Minister Arup Biswas and mayor Firhad Hakim were present at the crematorium. Before Bitan's body was taken away to the crematorium, Sohini stepped onto the balcony for a final glimpse of her husband. But she quickly returned as her eyes fell on their bird cage. "You asked me to buy these birds for our son, the birds remain, but you are gone," she was heard telling Bitan under her breath. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo On Thursday, Sohini recounted the last few moments at Baisaran Valley. "We were having a good time in the Valley when we saw some people coming over and asking questions. Suddenly, we heard gunshots. Everyone ducked down as the militants came up to us and asked our identities. An elderly man remained silent. He was shot in the head," she recalled. "Just when we thought we had survived, my husband was shot. He slumped to the ground. At first, I thought he had fainted and could be revived, but..." Sohini broke down again. Sohini said she tried everything she knew to revive Bitan but in vail. "From giving water, chest compressions to mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, I tried everything. But he stayed unresponsive. It was then I realised it was all over," she said.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Politics takes centrestage before Pahalgam tears dry
1 2 Kolkata: Even before tears from the Pahalgam terror attacks were wiped away, politics took centre stage in Bengal. On Wednesday night, state leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari went to Dumdum airport to meet the family of the bereaved. Adhikari was seen trying to console Sohini, the wife of Bitan Adhikary, whose body was brought in a coffin. Adhikari took the couple's son Hridaan in his arms. He later told reporters: "We have not come here for politics. The 2026 election is far away. As Sanatanis, we want revenge now. We do not want political narratives." A video of Adhikari, in which he was seen talking to Sohini, claiming that "Modi's children" would not tolerate such attacks, went viral and was trolled. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Bengal ministers Aroop Biswas and Firhad Hakim were also waiting at the airport when the bodies of Adhikary and Samir Guha were brought back to Kolkata. According to sources, at one point, Biswas had to show official documents to "prove" they were present to receive the families, in accordance with protocol. BJP netas like Samik Bhattacharya, Abhijit Ganguly, Agnimitra Paul and Bankim Ghosh shouted slogans of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" as the bodies were taken away to their homes. At the Adhikary's Patuli home, Pal had Hridaan on her lap. After a while, she handed him to Biswas before leaving. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo On Thursday morning, Bengal BJP netas protested in front of the assembly. They burnt the Pakistan flag and shouted slogans against the neighbouring country. "I urge travellers from Bengal to check the demographic profile of the area before they plan a tour... As long as Narendra Modi is PM, everything is possible. Just like Gaza, Pakistan will also be reduced to ashes," Adhikari said. Trinamool spokesperson Kunal Ghosh posted a video of the protest in which Adhikari was seen shouting "Hindustan Murdabad". This post was later deleted from Adhikari's social media. "They have confused it completely and lost the plot while trying to be overzealous. Seems there was a mistake in their script," Ghosh said. Former Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh trained guns on the opposition for being critical in this hour of crisis. "The incident has shaken everyone. The opposition should refrain from criticism now and help the central govt. Earlier govts remained silent on such attacks and allowed such groups to proliferate in India. We paid the price for that," the former BJP national vice-president said.
