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05 Aug 2008 Palki 5 - Bengali Magazine
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Palki - The Bengali/Bangla Magazine

Palki - The Bengali/Bangla Magazine

Introduction

We are happy to announce our upcoming Palki fifth edition. From all who have been associated with Palki in the previous editions, we expect the same level of generous support, and we also need more contributions from new friends. However, owing to the tremendous response to the previous Palki editions, we have had a deluge of articles and submission requests, resulting in shortage of print space. This time, all submissions will be considered, but we will be publishing only “selected” articles; selection will be done by our experienced team. Here are all the information you need to know about Palki 5.

What is Palki?

Palki is the official e-magazine published bi-annually by Calcuttaglobalchat.net. We publish submissions in English and Bengali. With more than 6000 members in our community and thousands more guests everyday, PALKI gives you a chance to experiment with your creative mind.

Why Write in Palki?

Palki has readers, numerous readers. Our community consist of more than 6000 members all over the world. We are constantly improving and interacting with the latest “creative” trend in West Bengal too. We have interviewed Srijata Bandyopadhyay (Author: Likhte Hole Bhodro Bhabe Lekho and many more), Binayak Bandyopadhyay, Abdus Sukkur Khan and more in our last Palki Edition. We are very excited that many famous and popular writers are now contributors and readers of Palki. We will be continuously increasing our effort in featuring various writers in our magazine. We are trying to bring back the habit of reading to the bengali mass all over the world. Writing for Palki means supporting us in our effort towards keeping and staying in touch with the Bengali Language, culture and art. So, please support us, read Palki and write for Palki.

What/How/Where Can You Submit?

There is no particular guide line for submissions in Palki. Here are some examples of submission types we have received in previous Palki Editions:

1) Kobita
2) Creative Writing based on your experience
3) Analytical Writing / Critique about Bengali Songs/Cinema/Drama.Theater or similar kind
4) Golpo/Probondho of any Kind

6) Photo Features

7) Paintings
8) Audio Visual - Sing/recite, record, send!! We will host online

9) Specially for Children: Send Anything You can!!

  • Dead lines - When to Submit:

  1. If sending us articles in hand-written in Bangla, not typed up digitally (e.g via post or scanned): August 15 th, 2008
  2. If you are typing you articles digitally, for Bangla: September 1st, 2008
  3. If your article in English Language: September 15th, 2008
  • Note: Please always send the “.doc” version of your typed article, do not send your article in PDF or IMAGE format.
  • For bengali typing try to use the FREE BENGALI FONT: Solomanlipi if possible.

Recommended Bangla Typing softwares

Awards in Palki 5 th Edition

    • Like All other Palki Editions, we are happy to announce the following awards just as a token of love to our writers:
      • Golpo/Probondho Category: 1st Prize 1000 INR, 2nd Prize: 800 INR
      • Kobita Category: 1st Prize 600 INR, 2nd Prize: 500 INR
      • Art/Photography Category: 1st Prize 600 INR, 2nd Prize: 500 INR
    • NOTE: There are other sections such as Online Audio Visual and Children Section. If you are interested in donating some award for those sections, let us know, we are constantly needing small donations to encourage young writers all over the globe. email at palki@calcuttaglobalchat.net
  • No. of articles/poems - Pay attention please - We will consider only ONE poem/article/photograph/painting for award. You may send us more than one poems/compositions/photographs; however, please mention which of them should go for award determination process.
  • YOU MUST WRITE US IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE RATED FOR AWARD CONSIDERATIONS. WE NORMALLY DO NOT CONSIDER RENOWNED WRITERS FOR AWARDS UNLESS THEY INDICATE THEIR CHOICE TO BE INCLUDED IN OUR RATING SYSTEM.
  • Note: We will be using spelling as suggested by SAMSAD