India Guide

07/11/2011

Wishing you all peace and happiness on this Eid.

This phantom world gave you false signs
But you turned from the illusion
and journeyed to the land of truth.
-Rumi

25/10/2011

We wish you and your loved ones peace, love and laughter on this Diwali and New Year. May your internal light always guide you on this beautiful journey.

11/10/2011

Read about Kirkin's experience at the Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya Catwalk in a small village in the middle of Kachchh, where traditional artisans showcase their new designs as part of the convocation of this rural design institute for craftspeople. This is an annual event that takes place in November.

26/09/2011

With the Navratri festival just around the corner, read up on the legendary battle between Durga and the bull-demon Mahishasura that ensued for nine days and nine nights before the Goddess claimed victory. In Gujarat, the festival of Navratri is a nine-day celebration filled with dancing into the late hours to venerate Durga and her triumph over evil.
http://indiaguide.in/42/legend-of-navratri

15/09/2011

Read about Budhan Theatre and the inspiring efforts of the Chhara community, who are most often associated with illicit liquor brewing, stealing and small crimes, to tell the world, 'We are not born criminals, we are born actors.'

04/08/2011

Read our latest blog post "A Deep Impression" about an encounter with some of the last remaining block makers of Pethapur, a town about 40 km from Ahmedabad.

16/07/2011

Brush up on your Gujarati folklore and read the popular tale of Tana and Riri as retold by Margie Sastry (a legend in her own right as a former editor of Amar Chitra Katha!)

Legend connects the famous classical singer and musician Tansen to Gujarat through this folktale of Tana Riri, which is now celebrated with an annual festival of music in Vadnagar every fall.

15/06/2011

Visit our website to read up on places you can shop for innovative Eco-friendly gifts and souvenirs in Ahmedabad.

14/06/2011

Shri Narayanbhai Desai will share Mahatma Gandhi’s life and teachings at his 90th Gandhi Katha in Baroda. Narayanbhai, the son of Mahatma Gandhi’s secretary grew up at Sabarmati Ashram alongside Gandhiji. As part of his life's work he has penned many books on Gandhiji, including a detailed biography, “Maru Jivan ej mari vani” (My life is my message). Venue: CC Mehta Auditorium, MS University, 15-19 Jun, 1730-2030.

07/06/2011

What do you think is Ahmedabad's best kept secret? Share your thoughts at http://indiaguide.in/35/city-contest and be in to win a free copy of India Guide Gujarat. The best submissions will be posted on our website. Deadline is July 15th.

What do you consider Ahmadabad’s best kept secret? Whether it is a great hole-in-the wall restaurant or road-side lari or an intriguing place to watch people or a green space to enjoy a nature walk, share something that captures the spirit of Ahmedabad. Maybe there is an interesting piece of art

04/06/2011

If you are interested in movies you can acknowledge World Environment Day by attending a screening at CEE (The Centre for Environment Education) tomorrow Sunday 5 June, the first film is at 1200. See the link below for more information on movies and timings.

04/06/2011

To learn more about promoting investment and local involvement to increase forestation head to a panel discussion at CEE on Sunday 5 June at 1600. The event is organized in collaboration between CEE and the CII Young Indians (Ahmedabad chapter). http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157092631024400