Quiz: Arts of Gujarat
The arts and architecture of Gujarat reflect its vantage point as an ancient gateway for trade, migration, faith and more
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A Proud Past: The Siddis of Gujarat
Traditional Indian art: Show and tell session
Baadalghar
Rare Fabric: Gujarat’s lesser-known textile traditions
‘The Great War: Literary Responses in Prose and Poetry to the First World War’ by Dr Rakhshanda Jalil
‘From Tokyo to Netaji’s Rani of Jhansi Regiment’ by Tanvi Srivastava
Quiz: Gujarat’s lions, India’s pride
Surat nu jamaan – Gujarat’s food capital
If you’ve eaten in Surat, you’ve tasted salvation. And it’s all thanks to centuries of migration, trade and a happy collision of world cultures
Read more ...This Gujarat royal is the ‘father of Indian cricket’
The Ranji Trophy, India’s first-class cricket series, is named for Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji II, the charismatic ruler of the princely state of Nawanagar
Read more ...SARMAYA x PRADIGI CREATIVITY CLUB – KANPUR & GAYA
From 6-15 October 2023, Sarmaya conducted its first on-ground engagement as expert facilitators in collaboration with Pratham Education Foundation. This was part of the PraDigi Creativity Club initiative, designed for kids aged 10 to 14. The Sarmaya team facilitated a series of three camps, each spanning a two-day residential experience in Kanpur and Gaya. These… Read more »
Art and Wonderment
Lion’s Share of History
As all eyes turn to Ahmedabad this month for the World Cup 2023 finale, we’re taking this excuse to immerse ourselves in the history and art of Gujarat for the 38th issue of Spotlight
Read more ...Gujarat, land of surprises
Like the beloved Gujarati breakfast of jalebi-fafda, the contrasting flavours of this region give its cultures an irresistible piquancy. Here are some surprising facts to pique your curiosity about Gujarat
Read more ...Essentially Ahmedabad – An auto-ride through a painted city
Let’s hail an auto and follow a journalist and two artists through a Mata-ni-Pachedi painting that takes us into the heart of Ahmedabad
Read more ...‘Folk of the Salt-Spray’ by André Baptista
‘All Access Heritage: Why Mumbai needs an open-door policy’ by Fiona Fernandez
Quiz: Architectural Marvels of India
Design innovation, engineering feats and artistic brilliance characterise these great Indian landmarks. Take our quiz to see how well you know your way around them
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