Articles by Shatarupa Bhattacharyya

About Shatarupa Bhattacharyya

Shatarupa Bhattacharyya is an independent researcher and theatre artist based in Bengaluru. She holds a Ph.D. in Development Studies from the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru and an M.Phil. in History from the University of Hyderabad. She specialises in the history and culture of the Sundarbans, especially the festive practices prevalent in the region. She has published her research in a peer-reviewed journal as well as in edited volumes, and presented it in national and international conferences.

Reduced syllabus not enough help for govt school students

January 26, 2021 Shatarupa Bhattacharyya

With no compulsory attendance or access to online classes, underprivileged students are losing touch with studies and working to support their families.

Bengaluru has long promoted inter-faith harmony at the society level

December 3, 2020 Shatarupa Bhattacharyya

Several institutions and organisations in Bengaluru, concerned about preserving the country’s secular fabric, have launched community-level initiatives over the years. Most recently, that harmony was on display at the CAA protests and during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Communal riots aren’t new to Bengaluru. Here’s what a history of riots says about the city

November 11, 2020 Shatarupa Bhattacharyya

The DJ Halli riots this year got much attention, but communal violence isn’t entirely new to Bengaluru. Here’s a look at communal riots over the past century, and what it says about the city.