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Desh, 17 August 2020 issue focuses on the sociopolitical impact of the 'Bhoomi Pujan' for Ram Mandir, amid rising COVID cases and a tanking economy. Would Ram the ruler, synonymous with righteousness and ideal governance, be impressed by such a show of devotion in trying times? Essays by Anita Agnihotri, Nrisinghaprasad Bhaduri, Sumit Mitra, Ashish Lahiri, and Sumit Chakraborty explore the concept of Ram and Ram Rajya through the prism of myth, history, and politics. There is an essay written by Swami Suvirananda, which paints a picture of Swami Vivekananda through the eyes of Swami Vijnanananda. This issue carries other regular sections like the serialized nonfiction ‘Naxalbarinama’ by Ashim Chattopadhyay, the serialized novel ‘Maanchitre Taar Naam Nei’ by Maitree Roy Moulik, ‘Jiban Jerakam’ by Sumit Mitra, Mantabya, Granthalok, Shilpo Sanskriti, Galpo, Chithipatra, Seshkatha, etc.

লকডাউনের বর্ষপূর্তিতে

অবরুদ্ধ কাশ্মীরের একবছর। প্রতিবছরই কি অগাস্ট পাঁচ-এ, দেশ দখলের আত্মশ্লাঘায় বুক ফোলাবেন ক্ষমতাশালীরা?

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প্রত্যাশিত বীভৎসতা

৫ অগাস্টেই যে-দেশের করােনা-আক্রান্তর সরকারি সংখ্যা ১৯ লাখ ছাড়িয়েছে, মৃতের সংখ্যা ছাড়িয়েছে ৪০ হাজার, লকডাউনের প্রকোপে আরও কত কোটি সর্বনাশের কিনারে তার হিসেব নেই, অদৃষ্টপূর্ব এক ভয়ংকর বিভীষিকার সামনে জড়সড় গােটা দেশ, এমনকী বিজ্ঞানীরাও দিশাহারা।

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Desh Magazine Description:

Desh Magazine is a Bengali literary magazine published by the ABP Group from India on the 2nd and the 17th of every month. It is one of the oldest and most respected literary magazines in India. Desh has been a platform for some of the most renowned Bengali writers, including Rabindranath Tagore, Satyajit Ray, Mahasweta Devi, and Sunil Gangopadhyay.

The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including:

* Short stories
* Poetry
* Novels
* Essays
* Literary criticism
* Cultural commentary
* Book reviews

Desh is known for its high-quality writing and its commitment to promoting Bengali literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Bengali culture and literature.