Yatra Archives
How Tulika Books is creating impact in children’s lives through picture books
Nandini Varma
Aug 20, 2019
A children’s book about a boy who feels like a girl. And about a child brought up by grandfathers. These are some of the stories published by Tulika Books, who have been making children’s picture books since 23 years. Little…
Of youthful passion and star-crossed lovers on Shakespeare’s birthday
Dr. S. D. Desai
Apr 22, 2020
While the Globe is streaming free its second dramatic production Romeo and Juliet, today is 23rd April, the day William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is believed to have been born and died. One would seldom find a more spontaneous and intense expression…
Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Donatello—Artists or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters?
Harshil Shah
Nov 4, 2019
Did you ever wonder where the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ characters got their names from? Well, your search is complete. Here is a brief introduction of the artists from whom the creators of TMNT took inspiration. Teenage mutant ninja turtles,…
The call of the mountains: orthopaedic Dr Yatin Desai’s advice on trekking
Himanshu Nainani
May 23, 2019
In this piece 64 year old Dr Yatin Desai, shares with CY his inspiring story of how to scale towering mountains with utmost ease and how this life adventure activity can shape human character and health. Chances are high that…
AAW #119
Jul 27 - Aug 02 2017
श्रावण के पावन सावन की कहानी। The Hindu holy month of Shravan has begun, but the temples are already soaked with water from the incessant rains in the city of Ahmedabad. What is remarkable about the city and citizens is their spirit of continuing to give an enriching experience despite the harsh weather and vulnerable times. The AAW is raining with creativity through visual art and photography exhibitions, intellectual heritage conference, creatively fusion music gatherings, mind opening discussions and thought provoking movie screenings.
The city has already received its seasonal rainfall quota for this year, and the riverfront’s lower promenade is already deep under water. If you are stuck at your home and tired of watching reports on water clogging in the city, then refer the AAW119, select your preference on the means of absorbing creativity and start your journey towards spending time more mindfully.