‘Gir Gir Aayi Badariya,’ a classical tune infused with a fast beat of rock music played on guitar, and ‘Dhak Dha Trik Dhak Dha’ — drum and taal played on tabla. Fusion music set the stage for ‘Rock Kathak,’ paving the way for swift entry of Kathak dancer Sanjukta Sinha, dressed up in golden-bordered pink […]
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As World Heritage Week Begins, TOI Salutes The Unique Community Life Of The Walled City Which Keeps The Aged Out Of Old Age Homes When septuagenarian Vilsu Mehta, a resident of Desai ni Pol, underwent a major surgery recently, she did not miss her US-settled sons. Neighbours took good care of this diabetic retired teacher. […]
Continue readingIla Arun & The Rowdy Rajas
Kesaria Balma… Padharo Mare Desh Re – one of the most popular authentic Rajasthani folk songs, opened the sixth evening of the Times Ahmedabad Festival on Thursday. It was an evening dedicated to Ila Arun. But before that six Rajasthani folk artists added spice to the royal Rajasthani flavour with a recital of classic folk […]
Continue readingA royal treat from rajasthan
“I would be at my innovative best tonight,” said Choli Ke Peeche-fame Ila Arun, popular Rajasthani folk-pop singer with a unique, husky voice, “as I have prepared an exclusive ‘funky-folk’ item for the Times Ahmedabad Festival.” Jaipur-based Arun, who is first time to appear at a public event at the city on Thursday, said, “I […]
Continue readingSahitya parishad pays homage to five of its stalwarts
Within two months, five well-known literary stalwarts of Gujarati literature passed away creating a vacuum in the vernacular literary field. In a solemn gesture, Gujarati Sahitya Parishad, Gujarati Sahitya Sabha, Vishwakosh Trust, Gujarat Sahitya Akademi, and Kavilok Trust organized a ‘shraddhanjali’ at Parishad Hall on Tuesday. The programme was a tribute to Priyakant Parikh, a […]
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