The event, Kolkata’s largest after Durga Puja, will be held this year from January 28 to February 9 and, like previous years, appears set to be driven more by emotion than literature.

As Chris settled onto the piano bench, the crowd's anticipation grew, and he began to play a rendition of Vande Mataram, followed by Maa Tujhe Saalam. The audience was instantly captivated by the ...