ওয়াশিংটন বাংলা রেডিও Washington Bangla Radio USA

On our trip to Tokyo, we ensured that we never touched the Big Mac and concentrate only on the great food that the country Japan had to offer. And since we had named our child Oishi, which in Japanese language means ‘very very good/tasty/delicious’ we felt it was our responsibility to use the word whenever we wanted to.

Arabian cuisine is sometimes described as refined art; such is its diversity and richness. It is influenced by dozens of cultures, and its spicy dishes reflect the fact that the Arabian nations that also includes Egypt was either the source or the way for spices that eventually spread to the whole world. Rice and various legumes, especially lentils and chickpeas are staples of main course dishes and it also includes lots of salads made from both fresh vegetables and fruits. Meaty items like lamb, chicken and beef plays an important role in the cuisine, be it in grilled or barbequed form and blends of common ingredients like coriander, cumin, mint and other Arabian spices adds to the uniqueness of this fare. Lebanese cuisine plays a very important role in placing Arabian food in the world map of exotic food.

By Bidisha Bagchi

Reiki pronounced as Ray-Key, is a Japanese word given to an ancient healing system which was re-discovered by Dr. Mikao Usui, a theologist and a teacher in the 19 Century. Ki means life force energy and has various names like Chi in China, Prana in Sanskrit. This is present in all of existence and can be tapped to benefit all. This vibrational technique balances, harmonizes and restores our energy system by channelling energy through the energy centres in the palms of our hands.

WBRi chatted with Reiki and Magnified Healing Master Sukirta Chopra on how the spiritual practices help to heal.

What is Reiki?

By Bidisha Bagchi

Dr.Shehla Agarwal is a well known name in the field of Dermatology, Skin care and Cosmetic Surgery. With years of practice, she conducts workshops on educating people on skin care, anti- ageing and other skin and hair related problems all over the country and abroad. She is closely involved with the print media as she regularly writes monthly columns on skin care for leading dailies in India. She spared some time from her busy schedule and spoke to WBRi about skin care, treatments and cosmetic surgery.

Why did you choose Dermatology as your specialization?

By Bidisha Bagchi

Sumita Acharya was born in Mumbai, grew up in Kolkata and like any true blue Bengali girl, was expected to learn art & music besides studies.. She was a total outdoor girl,more interested in sports, rock climbing, rifle shooting, rowing. But her love for art was always there somewhere hidden in the depths of her heart. After graduating from the University of Calcutta, she earned a degree in Fashion Design, as in the late eighties art was not considered to be a promising career where as fashion in India was an upcoming and challenging option. She launched her own ‘pret ‘ and ‘avant garde’ label for domestic and export market. Later she joined a multinational footwear giant and proved her marketing skills too at a national level. However, after 5 years of corporate career, meanwhile marriage, she eventually moved on to pursue her true passion ie art . She learnt painting, sculpture , mixed media under eminent artists of Kolkata and destiny brought her back to Mumbai. In the years that followed she held several exhibitions and her works got published in several newspapers magazines and art journals.
WBRi chatted with her to know more about her work, art and career prospects in the field of art.


What is art according to you?