Mondays With Manjul, March 14

92 Years Of Historical Dandi March Led By ‘Bapu’; Here’s All You Need To Know

The 24 days and 385 km long march to abolish salt tax imposed by the British, started from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, a village located on the coast of Arabian sea in Gujarat state. Here are some Interesting aspects regarding the Gandhi’s Dandi March to abolish the Salt Law History of Salt Taxation In India […]

The Lioness of Gir: Following her animal instincts

“Everyone gets scared. What’s important is facing your fear. That is what I did,” says Rasila Wadher, the first woman Range First Officer (RFO)  of India. After being appointed the first woman forest guard in the country way back in 2007, Wadher has repeatedly put her life at risk to save the lives of numerous […]

CII-Gujarat Celebrates Women’s Day With Boss Ladies Of The City

As we talk about women’s empowerment it is important to note that it lies in the growing up years that molds the mindset of an individual. For some, it might be just inequality in terms of culture but for some, it’s the struggle they are facing to overcome these biases and not get their own […]

Why Is There A Gender Pay Gap At Senior levels In Corporate India?

Today, International Women’s Day, is a day to celebrate the strides women have made in many spheres. It’s the time to focus on their struggles, triumphs, talents, and achievements. It’s also a day to focus on women’s rights and the discrimination faced by women in the workplace.   A recent research report by a faculty member […]

Vo! Adda: What Changes Do We Want To See For Women In Modern Indian Society?

On the occasion of International Women’s day, we had conversation with fellow amdavadis in Vo! Adda’s third episode. We asked them if they would want to see some changes for women in modern Indian society. We interacted with students, women entrepreneurs, housewives and working women in this episode and got some interesting insights. We met […]

Mondays With Manjul, March 07

Mondays With Manjul, February 28

What Do Amdavadis Like And Dislike About Their City?

Want to know what resides in an Amdavadi’s heart? We got them talking about their emotions for their beloved city on the occasion of  Ahmedabad’s 611th birthday. We tried to reach some youngsters at one of the most hung out spots for youngsters “Urban Chowk”. We asked them to share what parts of Ahmedabad do they […]

Mondays With Manjul, February 21

Vega: Our Ancient North Star

Parth Patel The life on Earth and the celestial objects indeed share a one-of-its-kind connection. To elaborate – the direct influence that these objects have on our planet and the fact that each celestial object carries a purpose of its existence, is rather fascinating. One such example is star Vega – the fifth brightest star […]

10 Medically Approved Winter Skincare Tips

Dr. Bansari Davda Winter is here and so are the skin problems associated with it. Sure, all of us would love to wrap ourselves in a blanket and enjoy a hot cup of tea or cocoa with our loved ones in the cold, cozy weather. However, this cold, dry air can still easily irritate our skin. In […]

Bappi Da’s Demise Seeds A Hard Stop To Bollywood Disco Culture; Here’s All About The Disco King

Known as the king of disco – Bappi Lahiri has passed away at the age of 69. And with this, the disco era of Bollywood has also come to an end. Born into a Bengali family of singer, Bappi lahiri was trained by his parents who were trained classical singers, at the early age of […]

Mondays With Manjul, February 14

Our Dystopian Moments

Many years ago, I taught a special paper on Satire to postgraduate students. In that paper, I had also taught a few dystopian novels. ‘Dystopia’ is often defined as a world which is an inversion of a ‘utopia’, an ideal and an idyllic world. Sometimes, truth takes a few turns and novels, which portray dystopian […]

Social Calendar: Mind Soothing Events This Week

A little time with oneself is all a person would need after a long tiring and hectic week. The following events are exactly what one needs. 1.) Charkha For Peace If everyone in the world spun an hour a day there would be no more war. Peace means not about ‘no war’. It is to […]

Mondays With Manjul, January 31

Mondays With Manjul, January 24

On Subhas Chandra Bose’s 125th Birth Anniversary, We Re-Wind To The Film: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero

Depending on who is in power, Subhas Chandra Bose, either lies neglected in dusty history books, or is pulled out to lend credence to vested political policies. Somewhere, the real Bose gets lost. On the occasion of his 125th birth anniversary, watching the 2005, Shyam Benegal-directed film, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero, is […]

The Forgotten Strife Between Netaji And Patel

The Indian Independence has certain names with which the prefix passion, zeal, revolutionary and brave-heart come without mentioning. Subhas Chandra Bose is one such leader. Born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, Orissa, to his credit goes the initiative of the Azad Hind Fauj, an army hailed by many as the only Indian effort to […]