The Hindu's Lit for Life Unplugged launches in Kolkata with Usha Uthup and Trincas
Legendary singer Usha Uthup and historian Anand Puri are set to discuss the cultural history of Kolkata's iconic Park Street institution, Trincas. The event, part of The Hindu's Lit for Life Unplugged, explores the venue's legacy as a hub for music and social history.
Why it matters
It highlights the preservation of cultural heritage and the historical significance of iconic urban spaces in India's social fabric.
“ Trincas is like home to me. It is my mandir , it is my masjid , it is my girija. It is my hallowed ground, really. I still feel a lump in my throat when I enter it. Trincas is my everything,” says legendary singer and Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardee Usha Uthup, with a reservoir of gratitude in her heart.
The article is a straightforward cultural report with no political or ideological agenda.
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