#Himangshu Biswas

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Sitar and Flute: Himangshu Biswas and Jaya Bose

I’m really into Himangshu Biswas at the moment. And his collaborative spirit. Here is a late 60s album with him and Jaya Bose (sitar). I’m not the greatest fan of sitar and flute together; two beautiful instruments who love centerstage seem a bit uncomfortable together. But having said that, this is a worth a listen for sure. It appears Ms Bose aka Jaya (or Joya) Biswas is not, as I assumed, the…

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Assam's COVID-19 death toll mounts to 182 - Pratidin Time

Assam’s COVID-19 death toll mounts to 182 – Pratidin Time

The passing away of seven coronavirus infected in Assam on Saturday evening has pushed the state’s death tally to 182.

State health minister Himanata Biswa Sarma confirmed it through his Twitter handle, “Demise of 7 COVID patients~Late Sarita Devi Jain (50) of Bongaigaon; Late Abdul Wadud (58) of Darang; Late Himangshu Ranjan Das (55) of Karimganj; Late Foyaz Ahmed…

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Jugalbandi: Himangshu Biswas and Dulal Roy

Jugalbandi: Himangshu Biswas and Dulal Roy

I love the way these two gentleman play together. They made a couple of LPs together (this is the second) in the late 60s/early 70s which were very popular with people who did not necessarily enjoy the more longwinded ragas. This music has a bright, friendly and beautiful aura to it so it’s easy to see why. The jaltarang, played by Roy, is an Indian version of a SE Asian instrument most…

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Assam: 6 more dies of COVID-19, death toll at 161 - Pratidin Time

Assam: 6 more dies of COVID-19, death toll at 161 – Pratidin Time

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Assam registered another six coronavirus related deaths on Wednesday evening pushing the death tally to 161.

Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Twitter condoling their deaths revealed the details of the deceased and said, “Six #COVID patients have succumbed to their infections~ Late Himangshu Dey (70) of Cachar, Late Debabrata Choudhury (49) of Karimganj, Late…