Vautha — Early this morning three donkeys from Ahmedabad, including myself, woke up at 4, got ready half an hour later and set out 50 kilometers to watch something that even the state tourism department and information department have no idea about. We were informed by them that a donkey fair is held every year at Vautha and we set out on their wisdom only to find the fair got over. We congratulated outsel...
Surendranagar — Salt is an ingredient of taste. But the salt makers brave harsh weather to produce them. Salt is sold to traders at price less than trash. In Gujarat’s Little Rann of Kutch, they are now working under...
Ahmedabad — Maids form a major part of any Indian household. They are an indispensable lot that people can live without their spouse but not without their maids. Maids are feminine in nature, but most of the hous...
Ahmedabad — Do we have artisans in India? Their tribe is getting reduced day in and day out leaving everything to machines. Even Handicrafts (where hands form a major part) are also made in machines. Most of the ...
Can you measure happiness?
The Human Donkeys
Ahmedabad's Planning Dilemma
Princely States
Jamnagar Bandhnis
Parking Woes
Power of Registration Plates
The Taste Makers
Made for Maids
When stepping stones are ignored
Palace turned Hotels
Religious Sanity
Wasteful Expenditure
Faceless Foot Lawyer
Dwindling Artisans
The Grand Visionary