Bengali poet, writer and playwright Sukumar Ray (1887-1923) was perhaps the most famous practitioner of “literary nonsense” in the subcontinent. He is often compared to Lewis Carroll.

One wonders what he would make of the venerable Calcutta University making Sukumar Ray, the master of Bengali nonsense, a part of its English syllabus. Even academic and critic Ananda Lal ...

About Ray, noted poet and rhymester Asad Chowdhury said, “Sukumar was an unparalleled genius. He lived a short life but created many valuable literary pieces. It is very significant that ...

Sukumar Ray, known for collection of 'nonsense' poems like 'Abol Tabol' (Gibberish) and Ha-Ja-Ba-Ra-La (Mumbo-Jumbo), was the father of the legendary director Satyajit Ray. Often compared with ...

Bengali poet, fiction writer and playwright Sukumar Ray (1887-1923) was perhaps the most famous practitioner of “literary nonsense” in the subcontinent. He is often compared to Lewis Carroll.

On Sunday, Radio Mirchi will resonate with the baritone of Satyajit Ray, remembering his father Sukumar. KOLKATA: On Sunday, Radio Mirchi will resonate with the baritone of Satyajit Ray ...

Sukumar Ray’s crazy creations, Abol Tabol and Ho Jo Bo Ro Lo, and many others, have an eternal fan following among children and adults alike. So, naturally the legend’s 132 nd birth ...

Make sure to visit Studio Calyx in Kolkata for their 4th Annual Exhibition, paying a heartfelt tribute to the renowned writer Sukumar Ray from December 16 to 24. The exhibition will showcase a ...

One of the greatest humour writers of India, Sukumar Ray, was born on this day. His father was the children’s story writer Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury and his son, the filmmaker Satyajit Ray. Sukumar ...