First historical play on Kasturba performed in city

Mahatma Gandhi’s life partner and mentor Kasturba’s death anniversary was celebrated at Gujarat Vidyapith on Friday Priya Adhyaru-Majithia describes its appeal on the viewers. She has always been on periphery. Kasturba Gandhi (1869 -1944) one of the most significant Indian freedom fighter, life partner of Mahatma Gandhi – who has played a pivotal role into […]

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A'bad to get a feast of classical dance fests

Dance organisations Parampara and Nrityabahrti come up with dance festivals heralding the pleasant spring season In a dedicated attempt to perpetuate and preserve the glory of Indian classical dance forms, city-based dance organisations Parampara – Academy of performing arts and Nrityabharti have come up with national dance festivals starting from February 17 to 21. The […]

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Doing garba in Spring

Vasant Panchami, one of the most auspicious days for new beginnings, marked the initiation of people’s movement in city Purple was the colour. Dance was the expression and fusion was the dress code and contemporary music was the prime tune – that set the right ambiance for Ahmedabad Rising that happened on Thursday at Gujarat […]

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And Ahmedabad rose magicallly at Vidyapith

More than 3,500 people danced on the tunes of fusion music including graba, bhangra and pop music …And the freedom movement was re-born with Ahmedabad Rising on Thursday at Gujarat Vidyapith. City, which had lost its firm voice within the modern-day cynicism and commercial politicisation, has perhaps gained its voice back with this movement that […]

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