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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

Take our quiz to learn something new about the real Sher Khan

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

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

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

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

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

‘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