50 Pols Join Fight To Save United Bengal Home, Other Structures The battle to save United Bengal Home in Dhobi ni Pol is all set to snowball into a major movement to save heritage structures across the walled city. Residents of nearly 50 pols of Khadia have put up a united front to oppose commercial […]
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NRG’s Research On Underground Water System Accepted By A Texas Varsity Methodical ways of traditional rainwater harvesting fascinated her from childhood. And now, Keya Majmundar — who grew up in a pol and is currently based in the US — has had her research paper on the walled city’s underground water conservation systems accepted by […]
Continue readingImpact of India on Britain showcased in exhibition
Mahatma Gandhi’s Contribution Highlighted An exhibition – Beyond the Frame: India in Britain, 1858-1950 – was launched at the British Library, Ahmedabad on December 11. The exhibition will be on display till December 21. National Archives of India and ministry of UK have launched the exhibition to celebrate the cultural impact of Indians on Britain. […]
Continue readingSahitya Parishad events to inspire young writers
Two sessions for poets and short-story writers were organized by the Gujarati Sahitya Parishad and Sahitya Academy, Mumbai beginning Wednesday to provide a platform to upcoming writers. Rajendra Patel, chief secretary of Parishad said, “These creative sessions are conducted to boost creativity in the younger generation, and also their interest in vernacular literature. We have […]
Continue readingKhadia residents seek mayor's intervention
In search of a saviour Intensifying the fight to protect The United Bengal Home – memorial of freedom struggle – Khadia Itihas Samiti members and corporators of Khadia met mayor Asit Vora on Monday. Senior members of the Samiti, Bansi Patel, Ashutosh Bhatt, Gaurang Kavishwar were accompanied by MLA Bhushan Bhatt, and corporators Mayur Dave […]
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