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Rangabati Reborn..........

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It has been a really long time. More than a month since my last post. I know there is no possible excuse as to why I didn't put my passion first, but in my defense I had my 2nd semester and then my 1st professional exams are just round the corner. A busy, hectic and a super stressful time. So back here trying my best not to hate my books, and thinking of what to write. You know I am actually amazed at how often a writer's block could hit you. By the way, did I mention I am a bit of a fan of MTV Coke Studio? I kinda like it, the vibe and all. So no surprises there when I was very excited to see an Oriya song being reset to a new tune. Something like selling old wine in a new bottle. And I thought probably I should share something about this with you. This particular song I am talking about....Its called Rangabati. A typical Kosali folk song with the ability to lift your mood up. It is a number which celebrates life and human emotions; and equates them with the beauty of na...