Published on August 14, 2022 Ahmedabad: When it comes to salt tax and agitation, the world remembers the historic Salt March or Dandi March of 1930 where Mahatma Gandhi and his 78 satyagrahis put Gujarat and the issue of unfair salt tax on global map and gave the Indian independence movement a new direction.But a … Continue reading Gujarat’s ‘salt riot’ against British that preceded 1857 rebellion
‘Euphoria, non-stop celebrations rendered us sleepless that night’
Published on August 15, 2022 Ahmedabad: For Dashrath Patel, 17 when India got independence in 1947, the days of August 14 and 15 were intertwined. "There was too much excitement with rallies, euphoria, and non-stop celebrations, as everyone would greet others, some would distribute sweets and shops would be open till late," said Patel who … Continue reading ‘Euphoria, non-stop celebrations rendered us sleepless that night’
A jolt from past: A 1,000-year-old Vadnagar earthquake
Published on July 8, 2021 AHMEDABAD: Gujarat shares a long relationship with earthquakes due to its position on the seismic fault-lines. But that’s also the reason that this region’s residents, over the centuries, developed methods to counter the impact of the natural phenomenon, indicated findings from the Vadnagar excavation. Dr Siddharth Prizomwala, a scientist from … Continue reading A jolt from past: A 1,000-year-old Vadnagar earthquake
Gujarat: With skeletons, insights tumble out of history’s cupboard from Vadnagar
Published on July 8, 2021 AHMEDABAD: A set of skeletons and mortal remains – dating back 800 to 2,000 years – found from Vadnagar, PM Narendra Modi’s home town, gives a glimpse of ethnography of the region over the centuries and also customs like burial. Dr Niraj Rai, group head of the Ancient DNA Lab … Continue reading Gujarat: With skeletons, insights tumble out of history’s cupboard from Vadnagar
Gujarat: Finds put Vadnagar at par with major Buddhist sites
Published on July 7, 2021 AHMEDABAD: Vadnagar, now famous as the home town of PM Narendra Modi, has again revealed its ancient treasures to experts from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) – an elliptical (capsule-shaped) structure similar to those at other ancient sites associated with Buddhism, a sealing with the same first words as … Continue reading Gujarat: Finds put Vadnagar at par with major Buddhist sites
March @91: Reinventing Mahatma’s Trail
Published on March 14, 2021 Dandi March Special Ahmedabad: Exactly 91 years ago, on this day Mahatma Gandhi left with 78 Satyagrahis – who had gathered for the cause from all parts of the country. Their age ranged from 16 to 61 years. Together, with Gandhiji in lead, they embarked on a journey that shook … Continue reading March @91: Reinventing Mahatma’s Trail
Vadnagar’s treasure trove: 7 coin and cowrie hoards found
Published on March 12, 2021 AHMEDABAD: The site of experiential museum at PM Narendra Modi’s hometown Vadnagar, currently excavated and developed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), has thrown in numismatic treasures. The team of researchers has found six hoards of coins and one hoard of cowrie shells from the site during excavation. A … Continue reading Vadnagar’s treasure trove: 7 coin and cowrie hoards found
Curating narratives from Ahmedabad
Published on February 26, 2021 Articles to commemorate Ahmedabad's Foundation Day Ahmedabad: One can marvel at the dragon-shaped wooden supports at Harkunvar Shethani ni Haveli signifying the city’s trade links with the East, or the cherubic figurines from the British Raj on several houses in Khadia –but what symbolizes Amdavad? The city, which will turn … Continue reading Curating narratives from Ahmedabad
Gujarat: Archaeology serves Buddhist platter that is two millennia old
Published on February 15, 2021 AHMEDABAD: Archaeological light has been shed on the diet of Buddhist monks at Vadnagar, the hometown of PM Narendra Modi — findings suggest that two millennia ago, monastic cuisine consisted of rice and legumes (peas, pulses, and beans).A team of researchers have authored a paper titled ‘Rice, beans and pulses … Continue reading Gujarat: Archaeology serves Buddhist platter that is two millennia old
Meningitis outbreak forced to close the British district
Published on April 15, 2020 Ahmedabad: A major outbreak of a disease, apprehension of spread among the authorities and citizens alike, discussions to arrest its spread and finally restricting the movement of the citizens – the description reads like Covid-19 but in fact, it was the highlight of 1936 outbreak of meningitis in British-era Kaira … Continue reading Meningitis outbreak forced to close the British district
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