Welcome to Bingsha Shatabdi, a cosy bookstore and café located in the heart of Kolkata's vibrant Park Street. We offer a thoughtfully curated collection of books, including translations of French, German, and Dutch literature, alongside an extensive range of children’s books. Whether you're a passionate reader or a casual visitor, our warm, inviting atmosphere is the perfect place to unwind and explore. Enjoy a cup of coffee while you browse through our diverse selection, which caters to readers of all tastes and ages. At Bingsha Shatabdi, we are more than just a bookstore – we are a space where literature, culture, and conversation come together, creating a unique experience for all who visit.
Chandernagore and its Dependencies: The Unfulfilled Dream of Dupleix by Kanchana Mukhopadhyay explores the French colonial ambitions in Bengal, with a focus on Chandernagore, a French settlement near Kolkata. It analyzes Dupleix’s vision for expanding French influence in the region and examines the strategic, political, and economic aspects of French colonial efforts, ultimately arguing that Dupleix's dream of establishing a lasting French presence in India remained unfulfilled. It’s an important contribution to understanding the dynamics of European colonial competition, especially between the French and British, in Bengal and broader India. It is also enriched with rare maps, plans and documents from France, India, and England.
The book is a collection of essays by French professor Guillaume Bridet on his research on the literature, life, and philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore. The essays in the book are essentially the lectures that he delivered during his visit to India, on the occasion of the release of his book Rabindranath Tagore: Bharat Anginay Bishwa, regarding Tagore's place in the context of the larger world.
The collection of essays touches upon Tagore's relationship with Europe and the world, as well as his vision of a cosmopolitical era where the idea of humanity overrides that of the nation-state.
When Daddy Was a Little Boy by Alexander Raskin is a charming and whimsical collection of stories that captures the innocence and humor of childhood through the eyes of a father. The story begins with Sasha, a young girl who, when ill, discovers that her Daddy was once little, just like herself. Fascinated by this revelation, Sasha repeatedly asks her Daddy to share stories of his childhood, each time hearing a new and funny tale about his adventures or those of other little boys he knew. These tales, full of humor and warmth, illustrate the timeless nature of childhood experiences, showing that all daddies were once little boys with their own funny and memorable moments. The book is a delightful exploration of family bonds, memory, and the universal joys of growing up.
