Make Calcutta Relevant Again

The UN has a plan to change Durga Puja forever. Join Meghdut as he hosts this session with the UN Resident Coordinator in India , as he exposes the radical new guidelines making the world's largest public art festival fully accessible.

This conversation connects a disabled person's job dream to a national challenge and reveals why India’s lack of Universal Design is costing the country billions of dollars Discover the shocking truth behind the simple tactile tiles you walk over every day: what they mean and why they are essential for inclusion. This isn't about charity; it’s about dignity and making sure the UNESCO-recognized festival leaves no one behind.

WATCH NOW to see the new rules transforming cultural festivals across India!

Join Meghdut as he hosts an unforgettable session with Sharbari, Rianjali, and Rusha as they drop the untold story of their three-year-long documentary, Incarnations of I. Dive into the journey of a Bengali-American woman who felt foreign in both the US and India , yet found a spiritual home in her family's 40-year-old New Jersey Durga Pujo.

Hear the shocking story of how Ganga soil made it through JFK Customs and how the film evolved from an educational piece to a vehicle for healing generational trauma. The filmmakers reveal how a simple project unexpectedly helped Shorbari confront decades-old sexual abuse and how they connected with Kolkata's Kumartuli artisans—including a first-generation kumor and the famous China Pal —on a profound, human level.

WATCH NOW to understand the universal power of art and tradition and how this documentary is helping people have the challenging conversations that society avoids.

Join Meghdut as he hosts an unforgettable session with all five members of Bhoomi, the iconic Bengali folk-fusion band.
Dive into untold tour stories—from the hilarious reason one member is codenamed "Venue" to the time they botched a live telecast and accidentally created a new song. The band reveals the deep meaning behind hits like 'Mone Ar Nai Re' and their history-making performances at the UN and the Montreal Jazz Festival.
Bhoomi gets critical about the state of music today: why do short 30-second songs lack soul, and is technology killing the 'feel' of folk music?
WATCH NOW to discover the unknown journey of Bengal's greatest band and their passionate plea to save Bengali Folk Music.

Young people in Calcutta are eager to build something new and #MakeCalcuttaRelevantAgain helps them do that. 

We provide sponsorships to upcoming creators and help them showcase their work with top-notch mentors and industry experts who help them take their creations to the next level.
Our aim is to bring back Calcutta's Glory and not only bring it back but take it to the next level through constant disruption and innovation.

We want to make Calcutta even more relevant, and change its perception of a sleepy city that was the cultural capital to what it actually is; the bustling place full of change-makers shaking up the status quo.

Young people in Calcutta are eager to build something new and #MakeCalcuttaRelevantAgain helps them do that. 

We provide sponsorships to upcoming creators and help them showcase their work with top-notch mentors and industry experts who help them take their creations to the next level.
Our aim is to bring back Calcutta's Glory and not only bring it back but take it to the next level through constant disruption and innovation.

We want to make Calcutta even more relevant, and change its perception of a sleepy city that was the cultural capital to what it actually is; the bustling place full of change-makers shaking up the status quo.

Join Meghdut on the MCRA Podcast as he sits down with Arjun Sen — global brand strategist, leadership advisor, and cancer survivor — whose extraordinary life inspired Shoojit Sircar to make a film starring Abhishek Bachchan.
From Kolkata’s streets to boardrooms across the world, and from hospital wards to film sets, this episode dives into:
– Arjun’s 20+ year battle with cancer and the philosophy of “Unquit”
– How everyday resilience became the heart of a Bollywood story
– Lessons from building global brands like Pepsi and Pizza Hut
– Why Kolkata needs to stop the “bashing” trend and find its new relevance
– A call to action for every Calcuttan: be a shareholder in the city’s future
Whether you’re into inspiring life journeys, branding wisdom, or simply love Kolkata, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.

Young people in Calcutta are eager to build something new and #MakeCalcuttaRelevantAgain helps them do that. 
We provide sponsorships to upcoming creators and help them showcase their work with top-notch mentors and industry experts who help them take their creations to the next level.
Our aim is to bring back Calcutta's Glory and not only bring it back but take it to the next level through constant disruption and innovation.
We want to make Calcutta even more relevant, and change its perception of a sleepy city that was the cultural capital to what it actually is; the bustling place full of change-makers shaking up the status quo.

Young people in Calcutta are eager to build something new and #MakeCalcuttaRelevantAgain helps them do that. 
We provide sponsorships to upcoming creators and help them showcase their work with top-notch mentors and industry experts who help them take their creations to the next level.
Our aim is to bring back Calcutta's Glory and not only bring it back but take it to the next level through constant disruption and innovation.
We want to make Calcutta even more relevant, and change its perception of a sleepy city that was the cultural capital to what it actually is; the bustling place full of change-makers shaking up the status quo.

Join Meghdut on the MCRA Podcast for an unfiltered, eye-opening journey across India one step at a time with environmentalist, storyteller, and barefoot changemaker Siddharth Agarwal, founder of Veditum India Foundation.
In this episode, Siddharth opens up about his unusual life path cycling from Kolkata to Bombay, walking thousands of kilometres along India’s rivers, and discovering the invisible crises that shape the lives of millions. From illegal sand mining to environmental injustice, he breaks down why these issues matter to every Indian and how they quietly shape our cities, budgets, and climate.
But this isn’t just about activism. It’s about privilege, perspective, and why walking might be the most radical way to see your own country. Siddharth shares how slowing down changed his worldview, how he built a fellowship to “pass the mic” to unheard voices, and what it really takes to build community-led change especially in a city like Kolkata.
He also reflects on the Kolkata Changemakers movement, why we need more open-source activism, and what it means to live a life of purpose even when no one’s watching or funding.
Whether you're someone trying to make change, a city-dweller stuck in existential crisis, or just someone wondering if long walks can lead to long-term impact this episode might just shift your lens.
This one's for those who still believe Calcutta isn’t done yet.

this episode, we bring together two incredible drummers from very different musical worlds — Sambit Chatterjee, rooted in Indian classical percussion and Nicolas Notini Wallin, a Swedish groove master with a deep love for Indian rhythms.
They dive into:
•⁠ ⁠How tabla training influenced Sambit's drumming technique
•⁠ ⁠The cultural shift Nicolas experienced when he moved to India
•⁠ ⁠Jamming across genres and learning through intuition
•⁠ ⁠The emotional legacy of music in Sambit’s family
•⁠ ⁠The unspoken language between musicians that goes beyond theory
This is more than just a conversation about drums. It’s about identity, adaptation, and how rhythm can be both deeply personal and universally connecting. If you’re a fan of fusion, tradition, and storytelling through sound, this episode is a must-watch.