INDIAN ACADEMY

The Book -   Contemporary West Bengal: The Debate in Development and Governance                                                          by Keshab Chandra Mandal, Ph. D.                                                       E-Mail: mandalkeshab2013@gmail.com The present volume is the third in the series of development and its challenges in West Bengal. The success of democracy depends on good governance and zero level of corruption. Maximization of happiness of people and prevalence of peace and tranquility are preconditions for the survival of a democratic government. On the other hand, un-fulfillment of Constitutional rights, threat to public life and property, growth of syndicate raj, establishmen...

Holi : Festival of Colours Keshab Chandra Mandal, Ph. D. Holi  is a holy festival of the Hindus celebrated in most parts of India as well as abroad. This festival is known as the festival of colours or the festival of sharing love. Holi is a two day festival which starts on the Purnima (Full Moon day) falling in the Bikram Sambat Hindu calendar in the month of Falgun which falls somewhere between end of February and Mid of March in the Gregorian Calendar. The first day is known as  Holika Dahan  or  Chhoti Holi  while the second day is known as  Rangwali Holi , or  Dhuleti ,  Dhulandi . Like Holika Dahan,  Kama Dahanam  is celebrated in some parts of India. The festival of colours in these parts is called  Rangapanchami , and occurs on the fifth day after Poornima (full moon). On the night before the Holi festival young people burn the effigy of Holika, the unholy sister of demon king Hir...