Nov 27, 2020
Kutch is an ancient land. The word Kutch comes from kachchha meaning a turtle that came out of the sea. People continue to believe that Kutch is an ephemeral landmass and will one day return to the sea. Kutch offers varied…
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KUTCH: Land, People and their Crafts
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Jharkhand Festival in Ahmedabad
Jan 31, 2020 - Feb 02, 2020
Breathe in a bit of Jharkhand in Ahmedabad, only at Natarani! Jharkhand is a state rich with cultural and tribal diversity. The crafts, cuisine and performances are unique to the region. Every tribe in Jharkhand has its own form of…
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नाद विवाद is a Musical Ensemble
Dec 15, 2019
नाद विवाद is a Musical Ensemble with T. M. Krishna. As a vocalist in Karnatik tradition, T. M. Krishna’s musicality eludes standard analyses. Uncommon in his rendition of music and original in his interpretation of it, Krishna is at once…
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Ahmedabad turns 608! How is the city really approaching its Heritage today?
Feb 26, 2019
608 years ago, Ahmedabad began its journey towards becoming the urban hub of culture it is today. And the city’s recent status as a UNESCO World Heritage City has put it on the map. So what is the story of…
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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…