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A Chronicle of Commitment, Culture, and Courage “I’ve learnt loyalty from books. They don’t leave you until you decide to let go of it!” -Patrichia D’cruze Tucked away in the literary heart of Kolkata, among the ever-changing storefronts of Park Street, stands Bingsha Shatabdi, more than just a bookstore; it’s a living testimony of courage, cultural consciousness, and commitment to the written word. At its helm is Mrs. Kanchana Mukhopadhyay, whose life has become deeply entwined with the story of the store she now owns. The Inheritance of a Vision The origins of Bingsha Shatabdi go back nearly seven decades. It wasn’t just a business venture; it was a mission envisioned by Mrs. Mukhopadhyay’s parents, both exceptional students of journalism, who, even before their marriage, dreamt of founding a paper and a publishing house. That dream materialized in 1956. “The name ‘ Bingsha Shatabdi ’ came from their literary journal,” Mrs. Mukhopadhyay recalls. The philosophy behind it was deeply hu...