Culture
- Parasite: An awe-inspiring tragicomedy that latches on to you (no spoilers) Harshil Shah
- Maggi recipes to keep you going during the lockdown Harshil Shah
- Dalgona Coffee: A worldwide social media trend about home-made café experience Harshil Shah
- Recipes to begin your journey into cooking Harshil Shah
- 10 Indie Films that altered the Indian audiences' taste in cinema forever CY
Jul 18, 2024
An artist statement is a written document that summarises who you are and what your art is all about. As an artist, an artist statement can help introduce both you and your work to potential buyers, as well as to museum and gallery curators. A good artist statement should also provide a glimpse into your…
Dec 25, 2019
Blues is referred to as the origin of modern western music. From Jazz to Hard Rock, most of the genres that we listen to were created by artists who were inspired by the blues. But where did the blues come from and how did it evolve? “I’ll never, I’ll never Get out of these blues…
Remembering the creative souls we lost in 2019
Harshil Shah Dec 23, 2019
As the year is coming to an end, we remember these creative personalities of eminence, from India, that are no more amongst us. The departing year took lives of many creative personalities—from literary geniuses, to cinema personalities to some of the most respected government officials—and even though they are not present with us anymore, their…
The Manifestations of Mythology in Indian FictionVishwesh DesaiNov 29, 2019
Writers are finding interesting ways to return to stories from Mahabharata and Ramayana. Some of the recent approaches include tracing the journey of minor characters, or of the major ones who weren’t explored enough. We revisit some of these developments…
The Korean Wave: Rise of a revolutionary pop cultureHarshil ShahNov 21, 2019
A decade ago, no one had any idea about what Kpop was. Now, there seems to be a gigantic community of Korean pop culture lovers in our country. Those flashy colours and enigmatic lyrics have grabbed the eyeballs of millions…
Exploring the Portrayal of an Everyday Woman in ‘Soni’ (2019)Nandini VarmaNov 9, 2019
Earlier this year, Soni was released as a Netflix original depicting the lives of two policewomen against the social crises that women face every day. While many films in the recent past have deflected from portraying realism, Soni shows us things…
Events
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Sattvik – Traditional Food FestivalDec 28-31, 2024
Sattvik – Traditional Food Festival Taste, Ties, Types and Traditions SATTVIK the festival to celebrate traditional nutritious food and associated knowledge systems was started fifteen years ago at the IIM-A, to provide market based incentives for conserving agro-biodiversity. Creation of demand for rarely or less cultivated nutritionally rich crops and varieties may stimulate their cultivation.…
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Patthare Purya PranDec 27-29, 2024
“Patthare Purya Pran” is a captivating drama that honors Indian identity and showcases the rich heritage of Gujarat. Set in the historical fort of Dabhoi, the story revolves around the passionate love between sculptor Hiradhar and Rupa, with their supportive friend Navrang. Their love is tested by the presence of a powerful King and a…
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Ahmedabad’s Kankaria Carnival 2024Dec 25-31, 2024
Kankaria Carnival 2024: A Week of Celebration, Culture, and Community The much-awaited Kankaria Carnival is all set to captivate Ahmedabad residents from December 25 to December 31, 2024. Organized by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, this grand celebration promises a week filled with music, art, entertainment, and wellness activities for people of all ages. The event…
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Hungrito Food Fest – 7th EditionDec 25-31, 2024
HUNGRITO FOOD FEST 7th Edition 7 Days of Pure Food Magic Entertainment & Unforgettable Memories! Hungrito returns with its 7th epic edition – to experience mouthwatering food memories & unmissable entertainment. The Tastiest Gig of Town is back in winter to end this year on high note! Why You Can’t Afford to Miss This: –…
Yatra Archives
How Tulika Books is creating impact in children’s lives through picture books
Nandini VarmaAug 21, 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…
Dalgona Coffee: A worldwide social media trend about home-made café experience
Harshil ShahApr 2, 2020
While the lockdown has ignited various trends on social media, one that has received a major global following is #DalgonaCoffee. With thousands of posts on its name, here’s all you need to know about the Dalgona Coffee wave. I first…
Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Donatello—Artists or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters?
Harshil ShahNov 5, 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 NainaniMay 24, 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…