Culture
- Journey of Bhairavi Modi: Immortalising heritage and tradition through art Mirant Tiwari
- “Handicrafts will soon die”: Textile designer Asif Shaikh on nurturing the art of embroidery Himanshu Nainani
- 5 Artists who used their art to throw light on environmental issues Harshil Shah
- Journey of Siddhartha: An artist gives a make-over to the Ahmedabad Railway Station Mirant Tiwari
- How Tulika Books is creating impact in children’s lives through picture books Nandini Varma
Mar 23, 2020
While commercial Hindi movies have hogged the attention of Indians, there are various Indie & off-beat movies in the shadows that puts forth some of the freshest ideas and techniques. These films apart from being cinematic achievements have also played a big role in shifting audience perception and acceptance towards the new vocabulary of filmmaking…
Aug 13, 2019
Have a look at these recipes for sweets and savouries during the festivals of Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami and Narali Poornima. Chef Zarin Mirza recommends. The month of Shravana or Sawan is a celebrated month in the Hindu calendar because it marks the legend of Samudra Manthan—in which Lord Shiva consumed poison after the churning of…
This monsoon, head over to these 3 most popular Dalwada Centres in Ahmedabad
Zarin Mirza
Aug 18, 2019
Ahmedabad might be the only city where mile-long queues are seen outside dalwada centres in the midst of torrential rain! Head over to these famous joints this monsoon. Finally, the rains have visited Ahmedabad, bringing relief from the hot sweltering summer. While enjoying the drizzle, what comes most to mind is a hot cup of…
The Indian Connection in San Francisco
Naresh Gulati
Aug 19, 2019
It was the eve of the Indian Independence Day and I was on this season’s first visit to San Francisco. And unwittingly I discovered these two icons of the Indian mythology and the Indian freedom struggle at the first and…
Amlanjyoti Goswami: A unique voice in Indian contemporary poetry
Nandini Varma
Aug 11, 2019
Amlanjyoti Goswami’s debut poetry collection ‘River Wedding’ is an honest exploration of the world around us—of loss but also hope, of evil but also the search for good. AMLANJYOTI GOSWAMI is a rare voice in the vast world of poetry,…
How food delivery apps have transformed the market
Zarin Mirza
Aug 4, 2019
It’s hard to imagine a life without Swiggy or Zomato. How did apps like these emerge and how do they affect food suppliers? And are some of the services disadvantaging the market’s players? These days, when hungry at home, we…
Events
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My Art Journey by Shruti Gunjan Soni
May 02-07, 2024
My Art Journey by Shruti Gunjan Soni You are cordially invited to the solo exhibition of paintings My Art Journey by Shruti Gunjan Soni. Shri Vijay Shrimali – Eminent Artist Shri Nagi Prajapati – Eminent Artist Kokila G. Patel – Trustee of Mukhote Neelu Patel – Founder of Mukhote Source: Facebook
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Storytelling with Apoorva
May 03-04, 2024
For 6 to 8 years Two tales of courage and hope will come alive. While one is an adaptation of The Ugly Duckling, another is a Korean folktale about a little polar bear with a big brave heart. For 15 to 18 years We attempt to initiate a dialogue with characters and metaphors through folktales.
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The Lavari Show
May 06-08, 2024
From the pioneers of Gujarati Stand-up comedy, Manan Desai, Chirayu Mistry, Deep Vaidya and Om Bhatt, we bring to you a brand new show, The Lavari show. As the name and poster suggests, these 4 comedians will not just perform standup but also do Improv, and live podcasts with various celebrity guests. The show is…
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…
Dalgona Coffee: A worldwide social media trend about home-made café experience
Harshil Shah
Apr 1, 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 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…