Culture
- Journey of Richa Choudhuri : Rehabilitating lab - rescued beagles since 2017 Mirant Tiwari
- Lost Teachers: Board Games that taught us important life skills Harshil Shah
- “I thought of making a journey poem”: Searching for lost women with poet Meena Alexander Nandini Varma
- BOUND brings together writers for a 5-day retreat in Divar Island, Goa Nandini Varma
- A Conversation with Ashok Ahuja: Understanding Navajivan Nagar Mirant Tiwari
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…
Sep 6, 2019
Known for her penchant for heritage, folk and tradition, Bhairavi Modi, with her new collection sets her gaze upon Gujarat’s tribal culture. Set to open at Archer Art Gallery on September 7th, When the Pavari Calls will be her 9th exhibit. In this piece get to know about the introverted artists’ journey and inspirations. A…
“Handicrafts will soon die”: Textile designer Asif Shaikh on nurturing the art of embroidery
Himanshu Nainani Sep 5, 2019
Asif Shaikh broke gender stereotypes in the 80s by choosing embroidery as his vocation. Shaikh has been helping artisans in India generate sustainable livelihoods and believes institutes need to take handicrafts seriously. Ahmedabad-based embroiderer Asif Shaikh and our digital media platform Creative Yatra have been sharing offices in the same building since a few years.…
5 Artists who used their art to throw light on environmental issuesHarshil ShahSep 6, 2019
In this article, we discuss a few artists who have taken conceptual art to the next level and produced art projects that voiced the environmental issues and effects of climate change. Past three weeks saw the dreaded burning of Amazon…
Journey of Siddhartha: An artist gives a make-over to the Ahmedabad Railway StationMirant TiwariAug 31, 2019
Siddhartha at his recent exhibit called Come As You Are From being a dentist in Bhilwara to becoming an artist in Ahmedabad, Siddhartha shares his journey with us, as he leaves a lasting impact through his latest artwork at…
How Tulika Books is creating impact in children’s lives through picture booksNandini 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…
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…