Durga Puja through the eyes of Kolkata’s gig workers
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Durga Puja is more than a religious celebration. Rooted in Bengal’s informal economy and sustained by community initiative, it faces questions about cultural identity, political control and corporate capital. Can the festival preserve its inclusive character amid changing political and economic realities?
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Durga Puja is more than a religious celebration. Rooted in Bengal’s informal economy and sustained by community initiative, it faces questions about cultural identity, political control and corporate capital. Can the festival preserve its inclusive character amid changing political and economic realities?
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