Nov 15, 2016
The second day of the Ahmedabad International Literature Festival was as exciting and interesting as the first day and it started with a bang! Sunday Morning received a houseful audience and the day rolled off with a panel discussion on…
Sep 10, 2016
There are two ways in which regional cinema normally manifests; either the plot emanates from localized milieu or it takes up a universal theme and builds a regional context around it. Each style has its own glowing examples, be…
Sep 01, 2016
It is tough to believe him when he says ‘I have been in and out of many schools due to my menacing behaviour’ or ‘I was a goon doing goondagardi’. And so, I check if I got that right. Filmmaker…
Aug 17, 2016
It will not be an exaggeration to say that Gujarati Cinema has found its own ‘Showman’ in Abhishek Jain, who by happenstance is the student of Hindi Cinema’s original ‘Showman’, Subhash Ghai. And that is just the good part, the…
Why Netflix clicks with audiences and filmmakers alike Nandini Varma Jun 14, 2019
Streaming platforms like Netflix have enabled new cinema to emerge in exciting ways and these often turn out to be great alternatives to mainstream cinema. What makes this phenomenon possible? We explore. I’m 10 minutes into watching Nanette on Netflix…
Heritage homes in Ahmedabad host Airbnb guests Himanshu Nainani May 31, 2019
Check out some highly rated heritage Airbnb properties in Ahmedabad that are more than a century old but don’t cost a fortune! Enjoy the basic amenities of a hotel while you revel in the local cuisine, colour and hospitality. The…
Shubigi Rao selected to curate the fifth edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale in 2020 Himanshu Nainani May 29, 2019
Let’s know Shubigi Rao, who has recently been selected as the curator for the 2020 Kochi Muziris Biennale, for her “exceptional acumen and inventive sensibilities” The format of the art biennale to showcase contemporary visual art, across the world is modeled on…
The call of the mountains: orthopaedic Dr Yatin Desai’s advice on trekking Himanshu Nainani May 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…
