BHUGOLIYO

    Riddhima Saha Prelude: For centuries humankind has been fascinated by the idea of evolution, be it through science, or through religion. This review focuses on a comparison between Charles Darwin’s ‘theory of evolution’ and the Dashavatar, the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology. The primary purpose of this paper is not merely to depict ideas but to offer a fresh and innovative approach by integrating historical, philosophical, and scientific dimensions to reveal deeper connections and unique insights. This kind of synthesis is rare as it focuses on explaining how the major evolutionary stages stated by the British scientist correspond with those of the Lord Vishnu’s ten manifestations. The previous writers tell us how these two different perspectives find purpose in life’s complexities regardless of the reliability of facts. Here comes the differentiating factor of this review as it emphasizes on the comparative analysis by providing new interpretations. Br...

 Brati Majumdar (Chatterjee) Third gender individuals are often ridiculed in the society, and excluded as outcasts in the Indian Chauvinist society. We often see them as a problem while travelling in trains and buses and try our best to ignore them.  In January 2025, on a cold Makar Sankranti Day, I travelled to a remote village in the Odisha-Midnapur border area, to shoot Tusu celebrations. I was invited by renowned social worker Dr. H. Mahato, as he wanted me to experience something extraordinary. We were guided to the field adjacent to the temple, which was decorated with flowers, colorful flags, a typical village fair was going on. The smell of jalebis,  fried nuts, potato fritters, singara, and above all Mahua (a typical tribal drink of festivals), filled the air along with families gathering with children.  In a corner, crowd has gathered, as cheer and whistle filled the air, where "MOROG LORAI", is going on, with cruel laughter fillin...