Culture
- Heritage homes in Ahmedabad host Airbnb guests Himanshu Nainani
- First ever Pakistan Pavilion at the 58th Venice Biennale Himanshu Nainani
- Shubigi Rao selected to curate the fifth edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale in 2020 Himanshu Nainani
- The call of the mountains: orthopaedic Dr Yatin Desai's advice on trekking Himanshu Nainani
- Decoding the Met Gala’s take on fashion and society Himanshu Nainani
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…
May 16, 2019
For art lovers. For the history buffs. For the anthropologists. For the science enthusiasts. For the conservationists. For the curious minds. These museums are for all. Tucked away in a bygone era, these lesser-known museums of Ahmedabad have some amazing stories to tell. If cities are the ‘breathing’ present, museums are its past. They provide…
Behind the Scenes of an Arts Festival: Discovering the essence of Abhivyakti City Arts Project
Meera Desai May 9, 2019
Abhivyakti City Arts Project is giving a platform to budding artists to explore their creativity. The process of making the festival is as interesting as the performances. Read more about how the festival came to fruition here. You may spend a day or two at art festivals like the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, Serendipity Arts Festival or…
Notre Dame de Paris: will it rise like the phoenix?Himanshu NainaniApr 19, 2019
The Crown of Thorns worn by Jesus during the crucifixion, colourful stained rose windows, one of the world’s largest organs, and various other relics, paintings and sculptures were present in the Notre Dame de Paris during the fire. Do they…
Enough of NaMo and RaGa – Here’s a music playlist that’ll motivate you to vote this ElectionHimanshu NainaniApr 16, 2019
Are you ready for the elections? If not, here’s our selection of songs to stir you into action to cast that vote for the 17th Lok Sabha elections. Election 2019 fever is running high and we’ll soon know, on…
8 family-friendly shows to watch with your kids on Netflix and Amazon PrimeHimanshu NainaniApr 13, 2019
Team CY handpicks eight TV shows that you can watch online with your family. Does your family have a taste in drama, sci-fi, music or sports? Our list has something for every family. There are thousands of recommendations on TV shows…
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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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…