Kolkata, September 11, 2025 (pressrelease.in) : Acclaimed author and educator Rituparna Ray Chaudhuri today announced the formal expansion of DS Academy, a private learning initiative in Madhyamgram, Kolkata, created to help students think critically, write confidently, and fall in love with classic literature—while also staying grounded in core academics. Conceived as a Tribute to her late mother, Supti Roy Choudhury, DS Academy transforms personal loss into a purpose-driven platform for young learners.
At DS Academy, literature sits at the heart of the classroom experience. “Literature and drama are at the heart of DS Academy’s ethos. They teach students to think critically, empathize deeply, and express themselves boldly,” Ray Chaudhuri has explained in an interview discussing the Academy’s vision.
A literature-first classroom with a holistic slate of subjects
While the Academy’s signature focus is English and British Literature—including CISCE Drama for Classes X & XII and beyond—the curriculum is designed to be well-rounded, integrating Science, Social Science, and languages such as Bengali and Hindi, so students build both expressive and analytical strength. Instruction is deliberately personalized, underscoring creativity, clarity of thought, and academic excellence.
Purpose with provenance
DS Academy’s name and mission are intimately tied to Ray Chaudhuri’s family story and scholarly journey. As profiled in recent features, the Academy is named in memory of her mother as homage and reflects the author’s commitment to turn grief into service—supporting students who seek depth in the classics and confidence in their own voice.
About the founder
Rituparna Ray Chaudhuri is an author, teacher of English Literature, and Google Scholar, with a body of work spanning critical essays and books that bridge Indian and Western literary traditions. Her titles include Realization: Documents Based on Self-Scholarly Effects with Google Scholar Citations and The Revolt in the Desert: Journey on English Literature from India to the USA, published with Partridge International in association with Penguin Random House—works that have been discussed across literary outlets.
Quote from the founder
“DS Academy is my way of giving students a home for rigorous thinking and fearless expression,” said Rituparna Ray Chaudhuri, founder of DS Academy. “Every class is an invitation to read closely, argue clearly, and discover how great writing—and our own—can shape a life.”
Programs & highlights
- Core strengths: English & British Literature, CISCE Drama (X & XII), including higher education and beyond, writing craft, close reading
- Balanced academics: Science, Social Science, Bengali, Hindi
- Learning approach: Small-group and personalized mentoring; emphasis on clarity, confidence, and creativity
- Location: Madhyamgram, Kolkata (serving students locally and beyond)
Enrollment & inquiries
Parents and students interested in admissions, schedules, or class formats can contact DS Academy using the details through mail and phone number provided.
About DS Academy
DS Academy is a private educational initiative based in Madhyamgram, Kolkata, dedicated to literature-led learning with a holistic academic base. By blending classic texts, drama, and writing with core subjects, DS Academy helps students develop analytical rigor, nuanced expression, and a lifelong love of learning. The Academy is named in memory of the founder’s Late maternal Grandmother and reflects founder Rituparna Ray Chaudhuri’s belief that strong language skills transform both scholarship and character.
About Rituparna Ray Chaudhuri
Rituparna Ray Chaudhuri is an Indian author and educator whose work spans literary criticism, pedagogy, and cross-cultural analysis. A teacher of English Literature and Google and Semantic Scholar, national and international awardee, she has authored critically engaged books including Realization and The Revolt in the Desert. Her interviews and profiles highlight a sustained commitment to classical literature, drama, and student-centric mentoring.
Read her recent WomenEntrepreneurs Magazine Interview here.
