Simon Bolz, 52, is learning to speak in Hindi at Gujarat Vidyapith. Bolz, a passionate photographer from Germany, loves to spend time in desert of Kutch and has done extensive photography in deserts of Rajasthan too. During her extended stay in India, she needs to communicate with various people and that need has compelled her […]
Continue readingReal Gulal is more fun naturally
Holi hai, par Gulal kaha hai? First Dhuleti in Ahmedabad since last 150 years when natural Gulal is not available Gulal – the most essential natural colour which is intricately linked with Dhuleti celebrations since centuries – is no more available. The artificial powder sold and labelled as gulal is a mere mixture of coloured […]
Continue readingBehind bars, they seek freedom in industry
Next time you go to pick up the famous bhajias that Sabarmati Central Jail inmates prepare, consider picking a fabric or home décor piece made by the women inmates as well. In a bid to make women self-reliant and productive, international women’s wing of Vishwa Gujarati Samaj is setting up permanent industrial unit for women […]
Continue readingNo Dhuleti for kids facing boards
As Dhuleti and exams co-incide, schools, parents bar students from playing with colours this year. A student of class X, Vishwa Thakkar, is fond of playing with colours, but this year, she plans not to participate in Dhuleti celebrations. Blame it on the board exam pressure, many like Thakkar have cancelled their plans to play […]
Continue readingMusic to add colours to Holi
Khailo Khailo Nandlala Hum Sang Hori Rangeeli’ — you have the chance to listen to many such compositions that evoke the mood of Holi-Dhuleti festivities. Saptak Archives has organized a two-day live baithak and workshop at Nandan Mehta Art Gallery on March 6 and 7. Classical and folk music are vital constituents of the Holi-Dhuleti […]
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