Culture
- Look out for these delicacies during the month of Shravana and its festivals Zarin Mirza
- This monsoon, head over to these 3 most popular Dalwada Centres in Ahmedabad Zarin Mirza
- The Indian Connection in San Francisco Naresh Gulati
- Amlanjyoti Goswami: A unique voice in Indian contemporary poetry Nandini Varma
- How food delivery apps have transformed the market Zarin Mirza
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…
Aug 7, 2019
Paranoid Dance Crew is spreading the gospel of freestyle dancing by making it free for all. It’s a Thursday evening. You are sitting in one of the cafes populating Ahmedabad and unwinding with your friends, when you notice a group of youngsters in oversized clothes (or cool clothes, depending on your age and taste), with…
How Liberal Studies is helping young people discover their potential
Harshil Shah Aug 5, 2019
Liberal Studies programs promote critical thinking and allow students to explore their talents so they can make informed decisions about what they want to pursue in life. What are the unique offerings of Liberal Studies in India? Who do you aspire to become? What do you want in life? These are tough questions to be…
Leonardo da Vinci: The Renaissance Man Lives onNaresh GulatiAug 3, 2019
It’s a pleasant coincidence to see Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) – mostly known as a Painter – being remembered and celebrated in both East and the West after 500 years of his life. While celebration of this landmark about the…
What is young India reading?Nandini VarmaJul 30, 2019
We did a short survey to find out what young Indians under the age of 25 are reading. In this article, we share their answers. Neil Gaiman famously said, “Read. Read anything. Read the things they say are good for…
Meet Dr Tejus Naik – the former surgeon who lives in a museum!Himanshu NainaniJul 27, 2019
Imagine living inside a museum with more than 9000 antiques, collectables and artworks. That’s the life of Dr Tejus Naik, an established surgeon of Ahmedabad and grandson of Gulzarilal Nanda. Soon into my interview with Dr Tejus Naik, a well-known…
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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45th Saptak Annual Music Festival 2025Jan 01-13, 2025
As the year draws to a close, we at SAPTAK, together with you all, collectively start looking forward to the Saptak Annual Music Festival held every January. We are pleased to announce the 45th Saptak Annual Music Festival 2025, which, as per tradition. This year’s festival is dedicated to the memory of Co-Founder of Saptak…
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…