Hi this is Chinmoy Guha

I teach English literature at Calcutta University. I edited the book reviews of a well-known journal for ten years. I taught French at Alliance Française for a decade and worked as Director of Publications at the French Embassy, New Delhi. I have written a few books of essays including one on T S Eliot, and attempted to translate among other things La Rochefoucauld's Maxims. My best moments were spent with family and friends. My father was my idol. I am hurt by insincerity and ingratitude.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Mrinal Sen

I have just given the voice-over for a Films Division documentary on Mrinal Sen. And I am translating into Bengali Mrinal da's book on Chaplin.

Monday, October 14, 2013

My favourite moments

Yes, I love teaching, I savour every minute of my lectures. And I love to sculpt my articles, and I know I have created my own style in Bengali prose. But if you ask me to choose the best option, I shall surely go for a film by Ray or Bunuel.

Friday, October 11, 2013

Cyclone in A P and Odissa

The indifference of the Bengalis to the imminent cyclone in Andhra Pradesh and Odissa is a shame.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Remembering Eliot

The tribute to Eliot by the 2nd year M.A. (English) students of Calcutta University was a memorable event. Everyone was outstanding. I am sure very few universities of the world--if any-- paid homage to Eliot in this manner.