Archive for October, 2008
Will Nano drive into Ahmedabad?
Even as the race to woo prestigious Nano project hots up, it may well be a drive from Singur to Sanand in Ahmedabad district for the Tatas ’ small car project. The Tatas have been offered land belonging to Gujarat Agricultural University (Anand) at Chharodi and Charal villages in Sanand taluka, about 25 km west [...]
Garba songs are slices of history
While dancers may sway to the heady rhythm of garba and raas numbers during Navratri, not many know that lyrics of these songs are often sharp reflections on social milieu, political change and even calamities of yesteryear. All these ballads – raas, garbas and garbis (longer version of garbas) had specific meters and beats. The [...]
This Navratri, no free condoms from AMC
Afraid to hurt “religious sentiments” of garba enthusiasts, the state government as well as Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) have decided to go conservative. Free condom distribution at garba venues is a strict no-no this Navratri. Both, Gujarat State Aids Control Society (GSACS) and Ahmedabad Municipal Aids Control Society have no plans for free distribution of [...]
Non-Gujaratis gearing up to add zing to Navratri
As the Navratri fever catches on, the non-Gujaratis living in the state are also gearing up to dance in tune with the garba crazy crowd of Gujarat. Gujarat has a sizeable percentage of non-Gujaratis, who are flocking to the garba training centers across the state to learn the traditional dance steps. Even the ones who [...]
This Navratri, e-pill ke side effects
What’s the buzzword this Navratri? Along with the navel-tattoo and size zero, it’s the e-pill. This being the first festive season after the ‘emergency contraceptive pill’ made a splash in the market, experts say it has created a big buzz among youngsters and could well be a cause of concern. For, it’s side-effects could be [...]
Confused which are the Best garba / Dandiya venues in Ahmedabad ?
I have tried to list few of the venues, I am aware of ? if you think you are one of the organisers and your venue should be listed here. I would be more than pleased to do so. If you want to post few pictures about your venue as well , i will be [...]
Youngsters in Ahmedabad get semi-permanent tattoos done ahead of Navratra
The youngsters in Ahmedabad are all set to get glitzy temporary tattoos done as the Navratra featival, nine days of ultimate fun comes knocking at the doorstep. Traditional semi-permanent tattoo is the next in thing for these youngsters who choose temporary tattoos over the permanent ones as they feel that they can change their style [...]