We all know these weaknesses but are very stubborn; not only unwilling to change our practices but critical of other Bengalis who do want to change or hold opposing non-traditional views.
The inauguration of the 26th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) will be held virtually though screenings will take place on site.
Only government venues Nandan, Rabindra Sadan, Calcutta Information Centre, Sisir Mancha, Chalachchitra Satabarsha Bhavan in Tollygunge and Rabindra Okakura Bhavan in Salt Lake have been chosen this year to screen 81 feature films and 50 short and documentary films from 45 countries.
Bookings, though free of cost, will have to be done on the portal bookmyshow.com for the 50 per cent seats that will be made available at each venue. Delegate registration too will happen online at kiff.in, with the delegate fee waived this year. The QR codes on delegate cards and mobile tickets will be scanned for contactless entry.