Raja Basu

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About me

Gender Male
Location New Delhi
Introduction I am Raja Basu, a Communications professional in his 30s. Though now settled in Noida (adjacent to New Delhi), my hometown is Calcutta or Kolkata in eastern India. I stayed there till 2001, when I shifted to New Delhi/Noida. Apart from holding a B.A. in Political Science, I also have a PG Diploma in Public Relations, and have also earned an elementary certificate in French from Alliance Francaise, Kolkata. I speak English, French, Hindi (India’s national language) and Bengali (my mother language). Though officially a Hindu, I have equal respect for all religions of the world. I even respect the feelings of the Atheists. I am a non-smoker and teetotaler, but certainly do not have any disliking for those who have the habit of smoking and drinking. I am single and stay with my parents. My father is a retired businessman, while my mother is a homemaker. I am the only son of my parents.
Interests Apart from Blogging my other interests include Reading (I have a wide interest area spanning both non-fiction and fiction) Music Current Affairs Wildlife (have a special interest in elephants) Travelling Meeting People (from various ethnical/cultural/religious etc. backgrounds) Toponymy Numismatics Internet Surfing Writing Poems. Please visit the following link to read my poems - http://www.poemhunter.com/raja-basu/ Please also visit the following link to access my Webpage containing a compilation of free reading sites offering free access to famous literary works by various authors - http://www.freewebs.com/free-ebooks-information/index.htm
Favorite Movies An indicative (and not exhaustive) list of my favourite movies - The Bridge on the River Kwai Braveheart Forrest Gump Sound of Music Hatari Robocop I True Lies (Hollywood). Sarfarosh Gangajaal Anand Corporate Satta (Bollywood).
Favorite Music Most favorite band - Boney M
Favorite Books Most favourite book - "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie