Oct 12, 2019
A walk reflecting on our ephemeral water heritage at the only time of the year, after the monsoon, where we can witness Sarkhej Roza in its full glory with the brimming Ahmed Sar Lake as imagined by its makers. Limited…
heritage management
- Sair e Sarkhej – A Heritage Walk
- International Conference on Heritage Mgmt Education & Practice
Dec 13, 2018
The first edition of the International Conference Series on Heritage Management Education and Practice took place in July 2017 with the key theme of ‘Exploring Connections across Disciplines and Stakeholders’. About 60 presentations featured in the conference as well as…
- My Kind of Heritage: People Share ‘Ankahi’ Stories through Cardboard Coins and Folklore
Feb 18, 2018
As residents of the World Heritage City, how much do the people of Ahmedabad appreciate each other’s heritage? This was a question that a group of students asked, at the Centre for Heritage Management of Ahmedabad University. Taking on the conscious responsibility…
- Fresh Insights shared at International Heritage Management Conference in Ahmedabad
Jul 29, 2017
Starting from July 29, 2017, the city is witnessing the first of its kind International Heritage Management Conference, where delegates from more than eight countries are present to talk about enhancing the cultural literacy and how economy and livelihood can…
Yatra Archives 
Why Netflix clicks with audiences and filmmakers alike Nandini Varma Jun 13, 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 30, 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 28, 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 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…