Vol. 5 Num 247 Thu. February 03, 2005       Home  News Today's Index Front Page Business Sports Point-counterpoint Metropolitan National International Culture General Views Editorial Letters to Editor Write to Editor Sections Others About Us Contact Advertisement Supplements Archives Culture Musings Nasreen and her world of Tagore songs Music is my therapy," says Nasreen. "Rabindra Sangeet is spiritual. When I am sad, it lifts me up," she adds. Mymensingh Geetika calls for promotion It's back to the roots. Several groups of youth in the country have launched a concerted effort to popularise the important chapters of Mymensingh Geetika (indigenous compilation of the great bards). All Time Greats Mehdi Hasan: The ghazal king reigns supreme Music fads may come and go, but the ghazals of Mehdi Hasan linger on in the memory. Even amidst the current cacophony of loud, jarring tunes and remixes, his songs have an everlasting appeal. Sesame Street turns to Sisimpur On a visit to the sets of Sisimpur in Film Development Corporation (FDC),Khurshid Jahan Haque, Minister for Women and Children Affairs, said, "Quality educational television programmes like Sisimpurcan Mystery fan marks Poe's birthday So-called 'Poe Toaster' brings roses, cognac The mystery man was dressed for the cold rather than tradition, and some spectators were not quite as respectful as in years past.     Advertisement