# Anand Foundation


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- [Interview Reena Kaur, Hobby Gardener](https://anandfoundation.com/interview-reena-kaur-hobby-gardener/): Reena Kaur&nbsp;is a hobby gardener. She loves plants and that is evident in her entire house setting. In every room of her house one can spot a small plant. She manages a terrace which holds upto 60 pots. She has a great variety of ornamental plants at her apartment in a posh South Delhi colony. It was interesting to visit her place and see her wonderful collection of plants. And having a terrace garden set up since last 8 years she gave a lot of factual information for the project. A woman today has so much work, professional and family [&hellip;]
- [Talk Session With (Mr. Srinivas Meena) Khadi Gram Udyog](https://anandfoundation.com/talk-session-with-mr-srinivas-meena-khadi-gram-udyog/): TALK SESSION with Assistant Director Khadi Gram Udyog (Mr Srinivas Meena) Dyer-Printer based in outskirts of Delhi Tesu or Palash is flower that is used to make yellow colour. Its not that difficult to grow. It is reddish-orange coloured flower. Tesu flower petals are soaked in hot water for 1-2 days or left overnight. In the morning stain the water so that we can use the colour to get yellow stains. The colour is now available in powder form in markets. What other things are used to extract colours? For black colour, Iron filling are used. In earthen pot take [&hellip;]
- [Interview in Conversation with Dr. Samaru Meher](https://anandfoundation.com/interview-in-conversation-with-dr-samaru-meher/): Unearthing Sambalpuri dance among Odia diaspora in New Delhi INTERVIEW: DR. SAMARU MEHER Dr. Samaru Meher, is an Odissi dancer and the founder of&nbsp;Nrityanjali. Nrityanjali is an Odissi and Sambalpuri dance school in Hauz Khas, New Delhi established and run under the aegis of Guru Samaru Meher since 2005. A premier cultural institution,&nbsp;Nrityanjali&nbsp;focuses on popularizing and showcasing both the art forms and imparting intensive training of the same to budding artists. It organizes many festivals, cultural evenings, and annual festivals every year. They perform within and outside India. Dr. Samaru Meher with Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra Source: Nrityanjali LinkedIn Question 1. [&hellip;]
- [Interview Humayunpur](https://anandfoundation.com/interview-humayunpur/): 1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; KORI’S Kori’s, a Korean cafe cum restaurant in Humayunpur with flashy modern interiors is symbolic of how Korean culture be it in terms of music, food or clothing has become a part of the life of everyday Northeastern life. The cafe cum restaurant is owned by Sang Hoon Lee, who is a Seoul native and spends most of his time in Korea. The restaurant has a bunch of active staff who works tirelessly. My interview of a Mani Prakash, a working personal from Koris is listed below. Q. Would you mind telling me your name and what kind of [&hellip;]
- [Cultural Appreciation of Odia Cuisine in Delhi through Odissian Temple Prasads](https://anandfoundation.com/cultural-appreciation-odia-cuisine-delhi-odissian-temple-prasads/): Cultural Appreciation of Odia Cuisine in Delhi through Odissian Temple Prasad PEOPLE CONNECT TO THEIR CULTURAL OR ETHNIC GROUPS THROUGH FOOD PATTERNS. Food is often used as a means of retaining their cultural identity. People from different cultural backgrounds eat different foods. The areas in which families live and where their ancestors originated influence food like and dislikes. These food preferences result in patterns of food choices within a cultural or regional group. People also connect to their cultural or ethnic groups through food patterns. The Odia diaspora in New Delhi assimilates itself through its cultural identities, dominated by religious [&hellip;]
- [Ritesh Sharma, Street Art in Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/ritesh-sharma-street-art-delhi/): &nbsp; In conversation with Ritesh Sharma, Street Art in Delhi With a degree in Communications and Public Relations, Ritesh Sharma has been working in the creative industry for almost a decade now. Currently, he is the Creative Campaign Project Manager for St+Art India, a non-profit organisation that associated with most of the murals that we see in Delhi. His association with St+Art comes as a result of him being an efficient planner and manager, who is enthusiastic about connecting with people. Though not an artist himself, Ritesh and his team’s creativity is reflected in the unique ways street art is [&hellip;]
- [Natak Marg - A Solo Show by Viraj Anand](https://anandfoundation.com/natak-marg-solo-show-viraj-anand/): Natak Marg &#8211; A Solo Show by Viraj Anand A visual exploration of Delhi in pen &amp; ink, pastels, oil, and linoleum prints. Date: 14th to 22nd December 2021 Time, 10:30 am &#8211; 7:30 pm Venue: Visual Arts Gallery, Gate No.-2, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 Please click on the link for: Invitation Natak Marg Brochure Viraj Anand Profile Viraj Anand (b.1994, New Delhi, India), is a visual artist based in New Delhi. He graduated with a major in contemporary art practices from the Srishti Institute of Art, Design &amp; Technology, Bangalore, in 2017. His practice consists of highly detailed [&hellip;]
- [Shilp Utsav...Craft Bazaar](https://anandfoundation.com/shilpa-utsav-craft-bazaar/): Shilp Utsav&#8230; Craft Bazaar Date: 7th December 2021 to 3rd January 2022 Venue: Noida Haat Address: D-10, Prakash Hospital Marg, Block D, Sector 32, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201307 Website: http://noidahaat.in/ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
- [Nature Bazaar - Dastkar](https://anandfoundation.com/nature-bazaar-dastkar/): Nature Bazaar &#8211; Dastkar (2021-22) Festival of Lights &#8211; 16th to 28th October 2021 The Grand Saree Fair &#8211; 19th to 28th november 2021 The Winter Mela &#8211; 16th to 27th December 2021 Nature Bazaar &#8211; Dastkar (2022) Design Fair &#8211; 13th to 24th January 2022 Basant 2022 &#8211; 10th to 21st February 2022 Bonanza- 10th to 21st March 2022 Summer Weaves &#8211; 7th to 18th April 2022 Venue: Nature Bazaar, Andheria Mod, New Delhi
- [Surajkund International Crafts Mela From 4-25 February, 2022](https://anandfoundation.com/surajkund-international-crafts-mela-4-25-february-2022/): Surajkund International Crafts Mela Date: 4-25 February, 2022 Venue: Surajkund, District Faridabad, Haryana (lndia) Weblink: https://haryanatourism.gov.in/theme-state &nbsp; Surajkund International Crafts Mela is a festival event which is known as an international crafts fair, visited by more than a million international and domestic tourists from all over the world. The Surajkund Mela is unique as it showcases the richness and diversity of the handicrafts, handlooms and cultural fabric of India and is the largest crafts fair in the world. The multi-cuisine food court provides ethnic cuisines from all over the world, which are immensely popular with visitors. There are designated places for amusement, adventure [&hellip;]
- [India Art Festival 2021](https://anandfoundation.com/india-art-festival-2021/): INDIA ART FESTIVAL Date: 25th to 28th November 2021. Venue: Thyagaraj Sports Complex, New Delhi Weblink: http://www.indiaartfestival.com/ India Art Festival, a contemporary art fair founded in 2011 is a new model for dialogue and collaborations between art galleries, art dealers, art buyers, artists, interior designers, architects and art connoisseurs who come together every year under roof. India Art Festival (IAF) along with mid-level and major art galleries also provides the opportunity to emerge, independent artists, to get discovered and enjoy the attention along with the established artists. IAF also features curated &#8216;Conversations&#8217; a two-days educative seminar &#8211; a series of panel discussions offering [&hellip;]
- [Unearthing Sambalpuri dance among Odia diaspora in New Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/unearthing-sambalpuri-dance-among-odia-diaspora-new-delhi-2/): Unearthing Sambalpuri dance among Odia diaspora in New Delhi &nbsp; INTRODUCTION Sambalpur is a district in the western region of the Eastern state of Odisha in India. As varied as the languages occur to be in the state, equally vivid is its culture. The region takes pride in the invention and evolution of some of the biggest cultural achievements of the state, including its folk dance, music, and most importantly the Sambalpuri saree, all of which have now become the face of Odisha for the world. This shall be a journey focusing solely on the folk art from this region [&hellip;]
- [In conversation with Dr Samaru Meher_Dalkhia Sambalpuri Dance](https://anandfoundation.com/unearthing-sambalpuri-dance-among-odia-diaspora-new-delhi/): Unearthing Sambalpuri dance among Odia diaspora in New Delhi INTERVIEW: DR. SAMARU MEHER Dr. Samaru Meher, is an Odissi dancer and the founder of Nrityanjali. Nrityanjali is an Odissi and Sambalpuri dance school in Hauz Khas, New Delhi established and run under the aegis of Guru Samaru Meher since 2005. A premier cultural institution, Nrityanjali focuses on popularizing and showcasing both the art forms and imparting intensive training of the same to budding artists. It organizes many festivals, cultural evenings, and annual festivals every year. They perform within and outside India. Dr. Samaru Meher with Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra &nbsp; Source: [&hellip;]
- [A Slice of Northeast in the heart of Delhi: Life in Humayunpur](https://anandfoundation.com/slice-northeast-heart-delhi-life-humayunpur/): A Slice of Northeast in the heart of Delhi: Life in Humayunpur Entering the Space   As one emerges out of the Green Park metro station gate, one finds itself into a host of autowalas ready to take you places. ‘Humayunpur’ was our very destination. Mounting the auto for the ride, I recalled the first time when I had visited Humayunpur a few years back to meet a friend from my home town of Guwahati. The auto rides through the Safdarjung Enclave road, with the deer park on the left and finally comes to a halt near the NCC gate. [&hellip;]
- [New Delhi World Book Fair 2020](https://anandfoundation.com/new-delhi-world-book-fair-2020/): New Delhi World Book Fair 2020 The 28th New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) will be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from January 4-12, 2020. The 2020 theme is “Gandhi: The Writers’ Writer”, which will exhibit the influence of Gandhi on Indian Literature and some major authors of India and abroad, and will also bring into focus the aspects of Gandhi as a writer, editor, journalist, publisher, printer, mass communicator par excellence. A wide range of books, and reading materials on the Theme in all Indian languages including some foreign languages, and a spectrum of programmes, conversations, events, special [&hellip;]
- [Jashn-e-Rekhta 2019](https://anandfoundation.com/jashn-e-rekhta-2019-dhyan-chand-national-stadium/): Jashn-e-Rekhta 2019 Date: 13th &#8211; 15th December, 2019  Venue: Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium Link: https://jashnerekhta.org/ Jashn-e-Rekhta is a three-day celebration of our Hindustani language, literature &amp; cultural heritage, held annually in Delhi under the aegis of the Rekhta Foundation, a not-for-profit organization devoted to the preservation and promotion of the languages and literature of the Indian sub-continent . Within the last five years, Jashn-e-Rekhta has left behind the trappings of a festival to emerge as an excellent celebration of Hindustani language, its rich heritage and eclectic art forms. The event includes splendid musical performances of ghazals and qawwalis by renowned artistes. Additional activities [&hellip;]
- [Origami Exhibition](https://anandfoundation.com/origami-exhibition/): Origami Exhibition Date: November 25, 2019 10:00 am – December 21, 2019 5:00 pm Venue: The Japan Foundation,New Delhi Link: https://www.jfindia.org.in/events/event/origami-exhibition/ &nbsp; HARMONY Love &amp; Peace 2019 In collaboration with ORIGAMI ORITAI Opening on 25th November, 2019 | 5:00 PM Exhibition on view till 21st December, 2019 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at The Japan Foundation, New Delhi &nbsp; Lec – Dem by Dr. Jun Mitani Date : 25th November, 2019 Time : 6:00 PM (First Come First Served) (Closed on Sundays and public holidays) Let’s Enjoy Origami Magic! All are Welcome &nbsp; Origami Workshop Workshop by Dr. Jun Mitani Date: 30th November 2019 Time [&hellip;]
- [Exhibition at Japan Foundation: Japan Travelling through art,design and architecture](https://anandfoundation.com/exhibition-japan-travelling-artdesign-architecture/): Exhibition: Japan Travelling through art,design and architecture Date and Time : Date: November 2, 2019 11:00 am – 21, 2019 7:00 pm (Closed on Sundays and Public holidays) Venue: The Japan Foundation,New Delhi Link: https://www.jfindia.org.in/events/event/exhibition-japan-travelling-through-artdesign-and-architecture/ Entry : Free Venue : Tenshin Okakura Gallery, The Japan Foundation, 5A Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar IV, New Delhi &#8211; 110024 Venue Info : About | Map | Events | Nearest Metro Station &#8211; &#8216;Moolchand(Violet Line)&#8217; Event Description : Japan Travelling Through Art, Design and Architecture, Photo Exhibition Supported by JNTO The exhibition &#8220;99+1 JAPAN: Traveling Through Art, Design &amp; Architecture&#8221; is based on the brochure published by JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization), which is aiming for foreign travelers to bring wider and deeper [&hellip;]
- [Conversations, Group Art Show at India Habitat Centre](https://anandfoundation.com/conversations-group-art-show/): Conversations, Group Art Show Date and Time: 15-20 November 2019, 11am to 8pm Entry: Free Venue: Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 Parking: Gate No. 1, 2 &amp; 3 (Cars), Gate No. 2 (Bikes &amp; Bicycles) Visual Arts Gallery of the India Habitat Centre has come a long way since its inception in the July 2000. The India Habitat Centre has established itself as a locus, a platform for cultural activity, where there is an opportunity to display creative talent or witness excellence on display. The Visual Arts Gallery has been a hub of uninterrupted art activity spanning different [&hellip;]
- [India Art Festival 2019](https://anandfoundation.com/india-art-festival-2019/): India Art Festival 2019 Date and Time: 14-17 November 2019, 11 am to 7 pm Entry: Free Venue : Thyagraj Sports Complex, Shri Ganganath Marg, INA Colony, New Delhi Venue info: Map | Nearest Metro Station &#8211; &#8216;INA(Yellow Line)&#8217; Event Description: India Art Festival India Art Festival, is a contemporary art fair founded in 2011 is a new model for dialogue and collaborations between art galleries, art dealers, art buyers, artists, interior designer, architects and art connoisseurs who come together every year under roof. India Art Festival (IAF) along with mid-level and major art galleries also provides the opportunity to emerging, independent artists to get discovered and enjoy the attention [&hellip;]
- [Birju Maharaj Parampara Invites you to Varshik Utsav 2019, An evening of Kathak](https://anandfoundation.com/birju-maharaj-parampara-invites-varshik-utsav-2019-evening-kathak/): Date and Time: 16 November 2019, 6pm to 9:30pm Entry: Free Passes Required Contact &#8211; 9999178030, 9899292423, 9891492222 Venue: Kamani Auditorium, Copernicus Marg, Mandi House, New Delhi-110001 Venue Info: About | Map | Nearest Metro Station &#8211; &#8216;Mandi House(Blue Line)&#8217; Area: Mandi House Event Description: Birju Maharaj Parampara Invites you to Varshik Utsav 2019, An evening of Kathak Guest of Honor: Sh. Puneet Issar FEATURING: Felicitation and performance of Sh. Yogesh Samsi Solo Performance of Sh. Tribhuwan Maharaj A short film: ‘ कथक कार्यशाला &#8211; साधक हेतु महतवपुर्णा मर्गदर्शन’ Kathak performances by students of Birju Maharaj Parampara
- [In conversation with students and visitors of the Delhi Libraries](https://anandfoundation.com/conversation-students-visitors-delhi-libraries/): In conversation with students and visitors of the Delhi Libraries Vishal, is pursuing B.C.A form IP university and he regularly come to hardayal library because he leaves around this area. He sits in the library and prepare for his exam. He told me about the section of hardayal library on computer books which he used for his studies regularly. He also used other facilities of the library like he read newspapers here and also take part in seminars sometimes organised by these libraries. &nbsp; Chandrpal, who had a shop at chandnichock, says he comes here at Marwari library daily for [&hellip;]
- [Interview of Sohail Hashmi about Libraries in Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/interview-sohail-hashmi-libraries-delhi/): Interview of Sohail Hashmi about Libraries in Delhi &nbsp; Mr shohailhasmi, who is a researcher, commentator, writer, and intellectual of Delhi. &nbsp; Q- How you look at old libraries of Delhi? And also this expansion of reading as a popular culture in Delhi? He says; there were whole lot small libraries set up by communities. In chandni chock there was a Marwari library. There was a Harding library set up by British. There was a Delhi public library also which is situated in S.P Mukherjee Marg opposite the old Delhi railway station. Marwari library had some very good books. In [&hellip;]
- [In conversation with Mr Sufiyan associated with shah walliullah Library](https://anandfoundation.com/conversation-mr-sufiyan-runs-blog-delhi-associated-shah-walliullah-library/): In conversation with Mr Sufiyan who runs a blog on Delhi and associated with shah walliullah Library. Q- How you Look at all these old Libraries in Delhi? All these libraries are very important part of the old and past reading culture of the city. And right now these libraries playing an important role in maintain this culture of reading in their local areas. Local people and students come here every day sit and read. Researcher from different universities comes here in the search of old books and documents and foreign students also come here for their research purpose. So [&hellip;]
- [A research - Libraries in Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/a-research-libraries-in-delhi/): Libraries in Delhi Old Libraries in Delhi Old Delhi is a fascinating place, not just for foodies or those interested in period architecture, but for lovers of architecture, but lovers of literature. Here in old Delhi we have many old libraries. Located amid this chaos, are several libraries that date back well over a century. Housing some rare books and manuscripts, these libraries are a treasure trove for researchers. The buildings they are located in are landmarks and of architectural importance as well. Sadly, these libraries see few serious visitors, save for researcher and students while the union and state [&hellip;]
- [Afghan Colony (The ‘Little Kabul’ right in the heart of Delhi)](https://anandfoundation.com/afghan-colony-little-kabul-right-heart-delhi/): Afghan Colony (The ‘little Kabul’ right in the heart of Delhi) Introduction India has time and again witnessed a rush of Afghani refugees leaving their homes and settling in various parts of the country. The Afghans have been fleeing their homeland since 1978 after the Saur revolution and then more fled during the Soviet invasions in 1979. Another  wave of people fleeing the country hit it during the civil war in 1990’s and more migration took place when Taliban took over the country. The Afghanistan refugees have preferred India as their asylum because of the easy accessibility to the resources [&hellip;]
- [The Indigenous Music of Kerala  'Sopana Sangeetham '](https://anandfoundation.com/indigenous-music-kerala-sopana-sangeetham/): The Indigenous Music of Kerala  &#8216;Sopana Sangeetham &#8216; Introduction Kerala’s unique music form, the beginnings of Sopana Sangeetham (music) can be traced to the temples of Kerala. The word ‘Sopanam’ refers to the steps leading to the sanctum sanctorum. So, the Sopanam music also means singing from the side of the temple steps. Another interpretation is that Sopanam sangeetham is similar to the ascending and descending order of raga. The music starts in Vilambitkal (slow tempo) and progresses to and gradually descends. &nbsp; &nbsp; Chapter one, deals with the genesis and History of Music Tradition in Kerala .It focusses on [&hellip;]
- [Interview with Lavanya Devi on Sopana Sangeetham](https://anandfoundation.com/interview-lavanya-devi-sopana-sangeetham/): Interview with Lavanya Devi on Sopana Sangeetham Lavanya Devi &nbsp; Lavanya Devi is one of the leading Mohiniattam exponent of her generation, who has been seriously pursuing Mohiniattam both as a performer and researcher for over a decade. Having learnt Bharatanatyam for many years under prominent gurus, Lavanya went onto learn Mohiniattam from the renowned Mohiniattam exponent Guru Prof. Dr. Deepti Omchery Bhalla. She is carrying on the tradition of legendary Guru Kalamandalam Kalyanikutti Amma from her guru. Lavanya is particularly known for her sensitive Abhinaya, and strong rhythmic command. Lavanya’s dance is noted particularly for its strict adherence to [&hellip;]
- [Interview with Ms Leela Omcherry on Sopana Sangeetham](https://anandfoundation.com/interview-ms-leela-omcherry-sopana-sangeetham/): Interview with Ms Leela Omcherry on Sopana Sangeetham Leela Omchery Born in 1929 in Thiruvattar in the princely state of Travancore, now a part of Tamil Nadu, Smt. Leela Omchery gained exposure to the arts of her land initially in her social and familial environment. Later, she chose as a responsibility, the practice and preservation of traditional music, studying various forms of southern Kerala under masters of repute at Thiruvattar, Tripparappu, Parasala, and Suchindram. Academically, she has pursued the study of Carnatic music, taking her Ph.D. at the University of Delhi. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hindustani music. [&hellip;]
- [Interview on Cinemas in Delhi: Sohail Hashmi](https://anandfoundation.com/interview-cinemas-delhi-sohail-hashmi/): Interview on Cinemas in Delhi: Sohail Hashmi Mr. Sohail Hashmi   (He is a leading authority on Delhi’s history &amp; is specifically known for his Delhi heritage walks . He is historian, activits, academician and film maker) Q. As we know that, there were some Single Screen halls, especially in old Delhi and C.P. area, which had private boxes and balconies. Can we say that these were symbol of social status? Private boxes were there in almost all halls. Regal has it and many other halls as well. Anyone could book these boxes, especially those who want privacy. It was also [&hellip;]
- [Interview with Prof Vibhas Verma on Cinemas](https://anandfoundation.com/interview-prof-vibhas-verma-cinemas/): Interview with Prof Vibhas Verma on Cinemas Mr. VIBHAS VERMA ( He is an Prof. of Hindi in the Hindi Department of Deshbandhu College, Delhi University) Q. Why did not Multiplexes open in Old Delhi area? One reason is the constraint of size. You need a large area to build Multiplexes and in old Delhi lack of space is major problem. Also Multiplexes are built for the kind of audience, who has their own transport. For that parking area is a need. So, such scene was not possible in old Delhi. The architecture of the Single Screen was different and [&hellip;]
- [Interview with Mr P N Khanna: Cinemas in Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/interview-mr-p-n-khanna-cinemas-delhi/): Interview with Mr P N Khanna: Cinemas in Delhi ( He is basically a delhite, whose family came to Delhi during the partition era. ) &nbsp; Q. Is your family basically from Delhi or came from somewhere else? My grandfather came from Punjab (Now Pakistan-Punjab) to Delhi in partition days. From that time, we are living in Delhi, so we considered ourselves Delhite. During your young days, in which Single Screen halls you preferred to watch movies? All the halls in Cannought place like Rivoli, Regal, Odeon, Plaza etc. Q. what are the changes you find in the halls during [&hellip;]
- [Interview with Mrs Sunita Khanna: Cinemas In Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/interview-mrs-sunita-khanna-cinemas-delhi/): Mrs. Sunita Khanna Q. From where your family is? We came from Pakistan during partition. I was 7 year old that time. Q. What was your experience of watching movies in Single Screen halls in your growing up years? We lived in a joint family after we came from Pakistan. My parents used to watch all kind of movies, but we as children were allowed to watch only certain kind of movies like movies based on mythology. We used to watch movies mostly in cinema halls like Delite, Golcha, Ritz. These halls were earliest to our residence. Q. Was there [&hellip;]
- ["Mandwa" The journey from single screen to multiplex](https://anandfoundation.com/mandwa-journey-single-screen-multiplex/): &#8220;Mandwa&#8221; The journey from single screen to multiplex INTRODUCTION &nbsp; &nbsp; All over the world, we human beings are in deep love with the cinema. From being the source of entertainment, it has become a part of our life. It has become a way of expressing both for oneself as well as communities. Before the coming of ‘cinema’ in its present form, there were theatres, which performed plays in different parts of the country. Theatre (in its present form) came with the arrival of the Portuguese in India, in late 15th and early 16th century, who through theatre propagated Christianity. [&hellip;]
- [Illustrations of Vasant Kunj](https://anandfoundation.com/illustrations-vasant-kunj/): Illustrations of Vasant Kunj colonies. &nbsp;
- [TALK SESSION with (Mr Srinivas Meena) Khadi Gram Udyog](https://anandfoundation.com/talk-session-mr-srinivas-meena-khadi-gram-udyog/): TALK SESSION with Assistant Director Khadi Gram Udyog (Mr Srinivas Meena) Dyer-Printer based in outskirts of Delhi *We started the conversation by talking about natural dyes. He told me that, Natural dyes are made out of things that are naturally grown or found in nature like leaves , flowers , fruits , vegetables etc.. * Can you tell me the name of the flower that is used to make colour? Tesu or Palash is flower that is used to make yellow colour. Its not that difficult to grow. It is reddish-orange coloured flower. * How do you make colour out [&hellip;]
- [NATURAL DYEING](https://anandfoundation.com/natural-dyeing/): NATURAL DYEING Plants and their products attracted the attention of mankind even in Ayurveda , when practically the whole world was asleep in ignorance. Every colour has its own significance and meaning with reference to Vedas. These dyes are the oldest dyes referred to as Natural Dyes. India was the source of earliest natural dyes known to man following the legacy of a rich tradition for using natural dyes. Natural dyes comprise those dyes &amp;pigments that are obtained from animal or vegetable matter without chemical processing. These dyes are supposed to be auspicious from religious point of view Dyes derived [&hellip;]
- [In Conversation with Artists from Amar Colony](https://anandfoundation.com/conversation-artists-amar-colony/): In Conversation with Artists from Amar Colony Leaving his hometown in UP, Ramnath has been doing different type of chores his whole to feed his family. After marrying off his four daughters, he now lives with his wife in Nagloi, Delhi. &nbsp; From how long are you doing this job? “It has been 22 years that I’m working here.” &nbsp; What kind of work do you do here? “My main work is polishing. The furniture comes from the Badarpur factory to be polished here.” &nbsp; From where have you learnt this craft? “I learnt it here itself. When I came [&hellip;]
- [Tari Singh - Antique & Furniture Dealor from Amar Colony](https://anandfoundation.com/tari-singh-antique-furniture-dealor-amar-colony/): In Conversation The reason for Amar colony’s existence is because of its owners and skilled artisans. They stand as strong pillars to sustain this 40 years old market. Despite all the hardships, they do it all with a smile on their face. Leading the Amar colony’s furniture market from 60 years, Mr Tari Singh’s (65 years old) shop is solely dealing in antiques and old furniture. Dressed in white kurta pyjama, white turban (impressively white in those dusty shops), he exuberantly welcomed me. He briefed about the ‘chronicles’ of his shop while we all were sipping on chai (tea). &nbsp; [&hellip;]
- [Amar Colony - Glimmer in the dust](https://anandfoundation.com/amar-colony-glimmer-dust/): Amar Colony &#8211; Glimmer in the dust.  In this day and age of reducing waste and our impact on the earth, refurbishing furniture is an excellent way to fix and reuse quality items. Moreover nowadays, people are into vintage furniture to make their homes more elegant and classy. Dainty doorknobs, sombre sofas, cheap and utilitarian chest of drawers, adorable antiques are extremely à la mode. These alluring articles can be found in the dusty lanes of Amar colony in Lajpat Nagar, Delhi. When I first heard of Amar colony, I presumed it to be ‘marché du luxe’, full of flashy [&hellip;]
- [Majnu Ka Tilla (Mini Tibet)](https://anandfoundation.com/majnu-ka-tilla-mini-tibet/): &nbsp; “A man’s worst enemy is his own empty stomach,” said one of my professors quoting Norman D. The statement brings to light the ever worsening situation of the poorer sections in light of increasing prices of food everywhere. Despite this, one could never get over ​Majnu Ka Tilla, ​a locality situated 10 minutes away from North Campus (New Delhi), and the cheap wares it offers. This area has cemented its legacy as fostering historically-relevant political discourses, birthday parties, group study days, impromptu dates, and whatnot! The setting has its own little monastery and a Gurdwara which is located on [&hellip;]
- [The Living Heritage of Nizamuddin Basti  (Virsa Ae Nizamuddin)](https://anandfoundation.com/living-heritage-nizamuddin-basti-virsa-ae-nizamuddin/): Preface This document is a product of a community research internship done on the Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti with Anand Foundation. The objective is to develop a guiding map of the very unique and rich in heritage as well as very little known Nizamuddin Basti of New Delhi. &nbsp; The Nizamuddin Basti is a settlement initiated by the Sufi Saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya in the 12th century. Ever since then the community has grown up and had abundance of followers visiting and settling in the community. With various monuments, wide market, food and very friendly involvement with the people, the community [&hellip;]
- [Anindo Kanti Biswas, a Professor of Indian and Western Modern Art at Delhi College of Art](https://anandfoundation.com/anindo-kanti-biswas-professor-indian-western-modern-art-delhi-college-art/): A soft spoken and highly educated gentleman, Anindo Kanti Biswas teaches Indian and Western Modern art at Delhi College of Art. I went to him to get to know some textual knowledge about the idol making and I was not disappointed. Following is the interview with him. “Tell me something about Idol making.” &#8220;In 1985 my parents transferred to Krishna Nagar and that was the time I interacted with idol making. Krishna Nagar is famous for Idol making and this area is hub for this art form. During that time a famous Idol maker Shambhu Pal was dying. He was [&hellip;]
- [Amitava Bhowmick, a Sculptor and Artist from Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/amitava-bhowmick-sculptor-artist-delhi/): A National award winner and an official at the famous Lalit Kala Akademy. He is a sculptor and artist. Amitava Bhowmick was former Director at Ministry of Small Scale Industry, Government of India. Quite influential, calm and sympathetic, he was more than eager to tell me all he knew about idol making. Here is excerpt of my interview with him. “Tell me something about how idols are made?” “Indian art is based on lotus sutra. That is why the eye of goddess Durga is shaped like a lotus bud. Even the lips are like two petals. The hand legs posture [&hellip;]
- [Moloy Ghosh Dastidar, a Sculptor from Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/moloy-ghosh-dastidar-sculptor-delhi/): Resident of Chittaranjan Park, Moly Ghosh Dastidar is from creative art industry specialized in sculpture art (sculptor). A tall and bearded man, he was delighted to talk with me. Here is the interview: “Hello Sir, can you tell me what are you currently working on?” “I am preparing sculptures for a museum in Punjab, Punjab State War Memorial. The sculptures are hyper reality sculptures i.e. they are made from silicones.” “Can you explain the process?” “Let us say we are preparing hand. First the body double is made on a human hand, so that minute texture of human features can [&hellip;]
- [Bholanath Bera, an Idol Maker from Gandhinagar, Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/bholanath-bera-idol-maker-gandhinagar-delhi/): &nbsp; My search for more artisans ended with a visit to Gandhinagar, Delhi. It is situated near the Shastri Park metro station. One has to take battery car to reach there. At the side of the road, there it was opposite a mortuary, creation taking place with the destruction. As usual a tent was there, under which thirteen people were giving shape to the idols. The place was unexpectedly big and had many finished and unfinished idols Bholanath Bera, an artisan working under Aurobindo Das was giving shape to goddesss Durga’s face. A quiet and composed person, he seemed cautious [&hellip;]
- [Aurbindo Das, an Idol Maker from Gandhinagar, Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/aurbindo-das-idol-maker-gandhinagar-delhi/): My search for more artisans ended with a visit to Gandhinagar, Delhi. It is situated near the Shastri Park metro station. One has to take battery car to reach there. At the side of the road, there it was opposite a mortuary, creation taking place with the destruction. As usual a tent was there, under which thirteen people were giving shape to the idols. The place was unexpectedly big and had many finished and unfinished idols. In conversation with Aurbindo Das, an Idol Maker from Gandhinagar, Delhi As I entered the place the artisans got cautious and I was greeted by [&hellip;]
- [Toton Malik, an Idol Maker from Chandralok, Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/toton-malik-idol-maker-chandralok-delhi/): My next stop was at Chandralok Cinema hall, located in Chittaranjan Park only. I knew it was DDA Park behind G block of C.R. Park. But when I went out looking for it, I could not find it. So I asked some local men, if the idol makers have stopped coming here. He said no, and showed me the gate, inside of which the idol makers were making the idols. I entered the ground, which I expected to be empty, but was filled with raw materials required to build the idols. Walking further I found the tent, inside of which [&hellip;]
- [Bhajan Ghosh, an Idol Maker from Chandralok, Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/bhajan-ghosh-idol-maker-chandralok-delhi/): My next stop was at Chandralok Cinema hall, located in Chittaranjan Park only. I knew it was DDA Park behind G block of C.R. Park. But when I went out looking for it, I could not find it. So I asked some local men, if the idol makers have stopped coming here. He said no, and showed me the gate, inside of which the idol makers were making the idols. I entered the ground, which I expected to be empty, but was filled with raw materials required to build the idols. Walking further I found the tent, inside of which [&hellip;]
- [Shankar Haldar, an Idol Maker from Kali Bari , Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/shankar-haldar-idol-maker-kali-bari-delhi/): In conversation with Shankar Haldar, an Idol Maker from Kali Bari , Delhi He was old and quite eager to share his experience with us. He was working with the clay; first he was taking up the liquid clay, and was filtering it. The small pebbles and stone would remain in the net. The filtered clay was poured in the utensil, which was then taken to corner in order to solidify a bit. “So you are from Nadia as well?” I asked. “Yes, I am from Jasola village of Nadia district”. “Oh! So for how long you stay here for?” “I [&hellip;]
- [Narayan Bhattacharya, an Idol Maker from Kali Bari, Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/narayan-bhattacharya-idol-maker-kali-bari-delhi/): It was a bright sunny day of July when I went to Kali Mandir situated in Chittaranjan Park. A tent was erected near the cemented pavement, which can be easily spotted from the entrance gate. As I reach the tent under Kali Bari, a young boy working there, pointed me toward the head artisan, Narayan Bhattacharya. A humble and shy person, he was talking to the buyers. As the bargain ended in not so happy note, I approached the man. He gives me a coy smile as he agrees to answer some of my queries. He tells me in brief [&hellip;]
- [Reena Kaur, Hobby Gardener](https://anandfoundation.com/reena-kaur-hobby-gardener/): Reena Kaur is a hobby gardener. She loves plants and that is evident in her entire house setting. In every room of her house one can spot a small plant. She manages a terrace which holds upto 60 pots. She has a great variety of ornamental plants at her apartment in a posh South Delhi colony. It was interesting to visit her place and see her wonderful collection of plants. And having a terrace garden set up since last 8 years she gave a lot of factual information for the project. A woman today has so much work, professional and [&hellip;]
- [Naresh Butail, Hobby Gardener](https://anandfoundation.com/naresh-butail-hobby-gardener/): Mr. Naresh Butail has an experience of over 20 years in gardening. He at his prime maintained over 600 pots at his terrace in Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi. He loves gardening and till today spends an hour maintaining his garden at Chandigarh. He has grown all sorts of plants bonsai trees,climbers,ornamentals,vegetables and even fruit trees. The knowledge and experience he has in terrace is second to none. His contribution for this report is truly appreciated. Having a terrace garden of over 600 plants is totally incredible. What is the behind you and gardening? I used to study at DAV school [&hellip;]
- [Jeeshanth, A Salesperson at Exotic Nursery](https://anandfoundation.com/jeeshanth-salesperson-exotic-nursery/): Jeeshanth is working at the exotic nursery since last two years. He works as a sales representative at the nursery. He has vast knowledge about indoor plants especially succulents and bonsais. He sells the products of the nursery to the entire country through e- commerce giant amazon. He happily answered the questions I had and gave me a tour of the nursery as well. Exotic nursery operates in such a small area but still it offers such wide variety of plants. How is this made possible? Most of the plants sold here are brought here by our management who has [&hellip;]
- [Bhola, Gardener and Salesperson at Masjid Nursery](https://anandfoundation.com/bhola-gardener-salesperson-masjid-nursery/): Mr. Bhola has an experience of over 32 years and is working in Masjid Nursery since last 28 years. He works as gardener and all plants at the nursery are maintained with his guidance. He is the most experienced gardener at the nursery and was kind enough to spare a few minutes of his busy schedule to take me for tour around the nursery and also answered a few questions regarding terrace gardening. Being working here for 32 years can you tell us what makes Masjid Nursery unique? Masjid nursery offers a wide variety of plants. Masjid nursery is the [&hellip;]
- [Ashok Kumar, a Field Executive at Sundar Nursery](https://anandfoundation.com/ashok-kumar-field-executive-sundar-nursery/): Mr. Ashok Kumar is a resident of Bihar and is currently working in government Sunder Nursery as a field executive since past 8 years. Here at the sunder nursery he supervises many ornamental plants which the nursery offers for sale. He volunteered for the interview for the report and answered some very important questions regarding the nursery,his work and questions about setting up a kitchen garden. Tell us something about sunder nursery? Sunder nursery is an unique nursery meaning it is owned by the CPWD, thus it is directly under the central government. Because of this the nursery never runs [&hellip;]
- [Existence of Mythological Stories: S.B. Ota, Joint Director General, Archaeological Survey of India](https://anandfoundation.com/s-b-ota-joint-director-general-archaeological-survey-india/): Do Archaeologists believe in Ramayana or Mahabharata Existence? We believe on Archaeological Evidences. The visual evidence of the ancient time we get from archaeological sites. Are these just mythical stories? When a writer writes a book, it also takes some inspiration from reality. In today’s time, such books are written on superheroes when these books will be found in an excavation in the future people will begin to understand them as real but you will not accept the same superheroes as real in the future. The Places which we hear in these epics are still in the world. What would [&hellip;]
- [Existence of Mythological stories in Indian History: Dr. B. R. Mani, Director General, National Museum](https://anandfoundation.com/dr-b-r-mani-director-general-national-museum/): According to you these are just mythical stories or existed in the past? Or these are just the mythical stories? Yes, I Believe Mahabharata existed. It was the Part of Indian History. Retired Archaeologist Mr. B.B LAL also believed on Mahabharata existence and he excavated many sites mentioned in Mahabharata. He excavated Kaushambi and got some remains belongs to Mahabharata. It could exist in ancient time. These epics are broad. Mahabharata is one of the greatest events of the past. It could exist in Indian history. Were the past humans more advanced? According to me, it is not possible in [&hellip;]
- [Mahabharata & Ramayana in Indian History: Nimisha Shukla, a Dance teacher](https://anandfoundation.com/nimisha-shukla-dance-teacher/): Dance Teacher and reader of Literature Nimisha is a dancer specialized in Bharatnatyam. She read some literature while finding of history of dance and Bharatnatyam. Do you believe in Miraculous things? I do not believe in unnatural things. I think everything that exists is only natural. Maybe the concepts of supernatural exist because people needed a reason to believe in something they could not understand or comprehend. Hence I do not believe in supernatural powers, every power I think is only natural. What % do you believe in science ? I believe in science 99%, rest even science can be [&hellip;]
- [Shubham Saxena, Physics student](https://anandfoundation.com/shubham-saxena-physics-student/): I am a student of Physics pursuing Masters of Science from Delhi University. I believe in science. How did you know Ramayana and Mahabharata? I only know Ramayana and Mahabharata through stories and television, I have not read them personally hence I cannot give an answer to it. But as far as I know, perhaps we don’t know the actuality of these epics as they are tied up with religion more than knowledge. If I talk about Mahabharata we are not taught about Mahabharata’s part where Krishna has said he is not a God, maybe God exists or not but [&hellip;]
- [Prehistoric People and Indian Literature: Dr. Sunil Deepak, Blogger](https://anandfoundation.com/dr-sunil-deepak-blogger/): Dr. Sunil Deepak, is a specialist from India. For over three decades, he existed clinched alongside Bologna (Italy). Furthermore he functioned during a global level with AIFO/Italy What&#8217;s more with the reality wellbeing Association (WHO). Previously, June 2014 he thought he should go to India for quite some time. Throughout this period, for over a quite a while and a half, he might have been based in Guwahati (Assam). Presently he partition his period between Italy What&#8217;s more like India. He keeps with team up for NGOs animated in the field for inability and group keeping wellbeing. He likewise keep on [&hellip;]
- [Sudama Vipradasa, Volunteer, Iskon Temple](https://anandfoundation.com/sudama-vipradasa-volunteer-iskon-temple/): Why do you believe in Ramayana and Mahabharata? There are many proofs of Ramayana and Mahabharata existence. There are Ashok Vatika mentioned in Ramayana in present located in Sri Lanka. According to you how can be Hanuman belong to the other human-like species? If apes existed in past millions of years ago so why they could not exist at Ramayana event. They were not human or monkey but they could be ape just like we see apes surround us, gorilla or monkeys. These all are apes exist today. Science believes in visual proof. But what about our feelings? Just like [&hellip;]
- [Ashutosh Dixit, a reader of Indian epics](https://anandfoundation.com/ashutosh-dixit-reader-indian-epics/): Mr. Ashutosh Dixit is a reader of Indian ancient books. 55 years old Mr. Ashutosh Dixit belongs to Lucknow. He has knowledge of some ancient and rare books of India. He has read Bhragu Sanhita, Jamini Sutra, Valmiki Ramayana, Ramcharitmanas etc. In most of the epics we have seen some extraordinary things and supernatural powers. Do you believe in Supernaturalism? No, the supernatural is only natural. Lord Shiva is said to be the original form of energy and Lord Brahma is called the creator of Universe according to Hinduism. Everything is made of 5 elements i.e air, earth, water, fire, [&hellip;]
- [Mrs. Ava Khullar, Vice President, Delhi Parsi Anjuman](https://anandfoundation.com/mrs-ava-khullar-vice-president-delhi-parsi-anjuman/): I met her after Mrs. Bagli gave me her number and told me that she would be happy to help me. She is the Vice President of Delhi Paris Anjuman and has worked with Mrs Bagli for years. I began my interview with her with a very basic question and general introduction. I asked her to brief me about her religious believes and ideas. “ We are as old as Vedas and our culture was established near to the bronze age. We are a monotheistic religion that is we believe in only one god unlike Hindus where there are several [&hellip;]
- [The Story of Mrs. Dhun Bagli, Delhi Parsi Anjuman](https://anandfoundation.com/story-mrs-dhun-bagli-delhi-parsi-anjuman/): So as soon as I reached the Delhi Paris Anjuman I could feel the peace and harmony of that place. Very soon I was able to meet Mrs Bagli, the owner of DPA. When I saw her she was asleep probably taking her afternoon nap. She looked at peace. She was wearing these white traditional Paris dress with a badge which is a symbol of Zoroastrianism. The symbol is meant to protect from all the evil and is also a sign of knowledge. I started with interview with basic questions about the DPA. “It was established in 1950 by my [&hellip;]
- [Madhumita Raut, an Odissi Dancer and teacher](https://anandfoundation.com/madhumita-raut-odissi-dancer-teacher/): Madhumita Raut, daughter and senior disciple of Guru Mayadhar Raut is an Odissi dancer and an Odissi teacher who is running the Mayadhar Raut School of Odissi Dance at Asiad Village, New Delhi. AS: Ma’am, could you please talk a little about your childhood days and your initiation into Odissi? MR: I started very young, I can’t remember when. My parents tell me that I must have been three or so but they started with the Oriya tribal folk dance. We were in Delhi itself. We migrated when I was about one. So my father saw rhythm in my body [&hellip;]
- [Stephen Rawinder Pikaar, a Dutch national learning Odissi](https://anandfoundation.com/stephen-rawinder-pikaar-dutch-national-learning-odissi/): &nbsp; AS: For how long have you been dancing? SRP: 20 years, Odissi, not so long. AS: Dancing and particularly Indian Classical dancing is majorly and incorrectly perceived as an activity taken up by girls. What made you decide to learn Odissi? Were there any inhibitions? SRP: In our foundation, I was helping with the activities. I happened to like the dance and immediately joined the class. Initially I used to learn all types of dances but after meeting Madhumita didi, I chose Odissi. AS: Why did you choose Odissi? SRP: Even though I am Dutch, I was attracted to [&hellip;]
- [Srabonti Bandyopadhyay, an Odissi dancer](https://anandfoundation.com/srabonti-bandyopadhyay-odissi-dancer/): AS: How familiar were you with Odissi before you started learning it? What has been your journey like? SB: When I started learning Odissi, I was not familiar with it at all! I was seven and would copy classical dances shown on Doordarshan. My parents realized I was inclined towards the classical arts and chose Odissi as they felt it was an extremely graceful and lyrical dance form. I came to truly appreciate Odissi, its technique, history and culture much later in life. This happened when I stopped taking it for granted. While in school, I enjoyed and focused only [&hellip;]
- [Miki Enoki, an Odissi Dancer](https://anandfoundation.com/miki-enoki-odissi-dancer/): Miki Enoki is an Associate Professor, Ph.D (Econ.), Graduate School of Humanities and Social Science, Nagoya City University, Japan Email: enoki@hum.nagoya-cu.ac.jp AS: You have dedicated close to a decade to an Indian Classical dance form. What made you decide that you wanted to learn Odissi? ME: Learning a particular traditional dance surfaced as an interesting activity. I was particularly drawn to the concept of ‘Guru-Shishya Parampara’. I wanted to learn it in the Indian context and understand how contemporary people, especially the young generation adopt it in their life. It was a kind of anthropological observation for me. AS: What [&hellip;]
- [Supriya Deepak, an Odissi Dancer](https://anandfoundation.com/supriya-deepak-odissi-dancer/): Supriya Deepak is currently pursuing post graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication. She describes herself as “A writer by thought and dancer at heart”. AS: How long have you been dancing? SD: I have been dancing ever since I can remember. But professionally, I only started learning at 19. AS: How did you find Odissi? SD: I was always interested in classical Indian art forms. When I was 17, I saw Ranjana Gauhar perform. It was the first time I saw Odissi live and it had me hooked. I realized after that programme that I was far better suited for [&hellip;]
- [Kishan Manocha, an Odissi Dancer](https://anandfoundation.com/kishan-manocha-odissi-dancer/): Kishan Manocha has been teaching dance for the past 8 years. Currently he is teaching at Tagore Senior Secondary School, Elisabeth Gauba School and Kyari play school. He has his own dance studio in Rajouri Garden. AS: What types of dance forms do you teach? KM: I teach Bollywood, Contemporary, Jazz and Commercial Folk. AS: Do these schools teach Classical dance as well? KM: Yes, they do. It depends on the occasion though. AS: Why did you start learning Odissi? KM: Being a dancer, being in the market, I know that it is imperative to have a classical degree. Mostly [&hellip;]
- [Jayanti Sarmah, an Odissi dancer](https://anandfoundation.com/jayanti-sarmah-odissi-dancer/): &nbsp; AS: What’s your story? JS: I have been associated with dance since the age of 4 but I was learning Manipuri classical dance and by the time I was in the 9th standard, I’d finished my visharad in Manipuri. AS: Where did you learn Manipuri? JS: Assam and Jorhat, where I was born and brought up. AS: So how did Delhi happen? JS: I wanted to pursue my higher education in Delhi after I finished my 12th. So I came here, joined NIFT and with my design course, I also wanted to learn Manipuri again. But I couldn’t find [&hellip;]
- [Women and Urdu Literature](https://anandfoundation.com/women-urdu-literature/): Urdu literature is coming to its own. Due to the Progressive Writers’ Movement, and the subsequent addition of European-like genres and styles into the literary tradition of Urdu, as it has been explored, it was only a matter of time before women would begin writing and enriching the largely male-dominated sphere of language. Just recently, in June 2017, in a mushaira held in Delhi, many women poets read their unique, innovative poems, which did not necessarily follow any traditional Urdu approach. And perhaps that is why, they will give new direction to Urdu poetry, and help it from becoming a stagnating [&hellip;]
- [Tarakki Pasand Tehreek](https://anandfoundation.com/tarakki-pasand-tehreek/): One of literature’s most potent and impactful movements in the Indian subcontinent was the Progressive Writers’ Movement in the early 20th century during the nationalist struggle for independence. Tackled lucidly and elaborately by the author of her thesis, later published as a book called Liking Progress, Loving Change: A Literary History of the Progressive Writers’ Movement in Urdu (Oxford Publications), Professor Rakhshanda Jalil from the University of Delhi gives us a glimpse into this socio-literary movement. A movement of eclectic, pioneering times, the Tarakki Pasand Movement, as it was called, united all languages of the country on a literary and ideological [&hellip;]
- [Poetic Traditions of Urdu](https://anandfoundation.com/poetic-traditions-urdu/): Professor Shahzad Anjum elaborates on the various literary traditions in Urdu language. Though familiar to all Urdu lovers, it might yet shed light on how colonisation of the country (and the world) by European powers, especially by the English, had an immense, all-consuming and powerful impact on not just the socio-political landscape of the colonised nations, but also on their languages, and through the languages, on their cultural mores and traditions. Yet, despite the cultural domination, the subaltern managed to talk back. They molded the foreign European literary and cultural strands with their own unique indigenous reality and traditions. This mixture [&hellip;]
- [Urdu Language Today](https://anandfoundation.com/urdu-language-today/): Jamia Milia’s Professor Shahzad Anjum provides here not just a short history of the language, but also sheds his opinions on the politics and misconceptions that Urdu as a language is tainted with in today’s times. His rich and eclectic interview can perhaps help us in forming independent views on the tradition of Urdu language, and of other languages as well. The students who opt to study Urdu at Jamia, are there any international/non-Muslim students who also come to study? There are two-three things I want to make very clear. Because I do not understand the purpose of the question&#8230; [&hellip;]
- [Urdu Through The Times](https://anandfoundation.com/urdu-through-the-times/): Jamia Milia’s Professor Shahzad Anjum provides here not just a short history of the language, but also sheds his opinions on the politics and misconceptions that Urdu as a language is tainted with in today’s times. His rich and eclectic interview can perhaps help us in forming independent views on the tradition of Urdu language, and of other languages as well. What is the history of Urdu language? Is the ‘military camp’ myth (since ‘Urdu’ means military camp in Persian) true? This is not so, this is just a myth. This is not the translation of Urdu. This is a [&hellip;]
- [Safdarjung's Garden](https://anandfoundation.com/safdarjungs-garden/): Safdarjung’s tomb is one landmark which still continues to stand intact against the waves of time. Located in a posh area in South Delhi. The nearest station is Jorbagh, one may walk by foot till the gardens. The road across the gardens is heavily occupied by traffic. The entrance of the gateway is through a monumental gateway. The garden is enclosed by stone masonry which remains intact and still protects the gardens. The colorful stones with sand mortar, in the wall, have a medieval charm of its own. The garden is entered by the gateway. The gateway provides a strong [&hellip;]
- [Roshanra Garden](https://anandfoundation.com/roshanra-garden/): Another garden located in North Delhi is Roshanra garden. Not many people have heard about it. It is more of a field for cricket. Sadly the history of the garden has been forgotten by the people. Once the garden was a beautifully created Mughal charbagh garden, made by Mughal princess Roshnara Begum, one of the daughters of Shah Jahan. The tomb of the princess is present in the garden. There was a time when the garden was surrounded by thick forest, but now it is surrounded by buildings and is the only green thing which would appear on the surface [&hellip;]
- [Qudsia Garden](https://anandfoundation.com/qudsia-garden/): In the midst of chaos of a heavily populated city where people run for their work, exists a sublimely beautiful garden, the Qudsia garden, though ignored. It is situated at the north of the city and a few kilometers away from the Kashmere Gate Inter State Bus Terminal. Today only the remains exist which are just an insignificant fraction of the glorious palace which once existed. The garden is named after Qudsia Begum, the wife of emperor Muhammad Shah and the mother of Ahmed Shah Bahadur. She was earlier known by the name Udham Bai, a gifted dancing girl in [&hellip;]
- [Lodhi Gardens](https://anandfoundation.com/lodhi-gardens/): Lodhi gardens are the best garden which I have personally seen. A few distance away from the Safdarjung’s garden and in close vicinity with India International Centre, India Habitat Centre, Tibet House and India Islamic Cultural Centre. Who would not want to visit a garden as such who has among its various components, serenity of lake, affluence of a herbal garden, tranquility of yoga ground, abundance of historical monuments, variety of birds and butterflies, exuberance of various flowers in a nursery, opulence of trees and a comfortable jogging track, etc.! It houses a lot of tombs of Mughals, earlier the [&hellip;]
- [The Garden of Five Senses](https://anandfoundation.com/garden-five-senses/): The Garden of Five Senses is not just a garden it’s a space which supports a variety of events, it creates experiences and explorations. There was an urgent need for a public space so that people could have leisure time and could interact and socialize. So the Delhi Tourism Transportation Corporation took the initiate to create this park. This 20 acres garden, located in Said-ul-Azaib village, close to the Mehurali heritage area is a beacon for the people living in the darkness of anxiety and boredom. The road leads to Godforsaken parking which looks unpleasant but as we go further [&hellip;]
- [Chattarpur Temple](https://anandfoundation.com/chattarpur-temple/): It is located at Chhatarpur on the Mehrauli-Gurgaon road and is 4 km from Qutub minar. Officially known as “Shree Adya Katayayani Shakti Peetham”. The temple was established in 1974 by Baba Sant Nagpal Ji. The common elements of the Chhatarpur temple in their original Sanskrit words are as follows: The sanctuary as whole is known as the Vimana that consists of two parts. The upper part of the Vimana is called as the ‘Shikhara’ and the lower portion inside the ‘Vimana’ is called as the Garbhagriha (cella or inner chamber)(Sullivan,2001). 1.&#8217;Shikhara’ meaning the tower or the spire. It is [&hellip;]
- [Guru's Throne](https://anandfoundation.com/gurus-throne/): The Guru&#8217;s throne is always centered at the front of the Darbar Hall, it is the central feature of the Gurdwara. The essential features of the Guru&#8217;s throne are : 1. Chanani: The Chanani is a canopy, normally made of highly decorated cloth, which covers the Shri Guru Granth Sahib when it is installed in a Gurdwara. It is usually attached high above the Guru&#8217;s seat, secured to the ceiling or mounted on four posts. The covering is representative of the high respect given to the Guru Granth Sahib(Singh, 2007). 2. Manji sahib: Manji is a Punjabi word for a [&hellip;]
- [Gurudwara Bangla Sahib](https://anandfoundation.com/gurudwara-bangla-sahib/): Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is a important Sikh house of worship. It is associated with the eighth Sikh guru, Guru Har Kishan. It was built as a Sikh shrine by Sardar Bhagel Singh in 1783. It is situated near Connaught place, New Delhi. Important Components Gurudwara has a special significance in Sikh religion. It is the house of God, the house where Guru lives. It is combination of two words “Guru” i.e. “God” and “dwara” i.e. “door/entry”. The most essential element of Gurudwara is the presence of Guru. The Guru is the holy book i.e. “Shri Guru Granth Sahib”. It is [&hellip;]
- [Rajesh Srivastav, Ceramic Artist, Delhi Blue Pottery Trust](https://anandfoundation.com/rajesh-srivastav-2/): In conversation with Mr. Rajesh Srivastav, Ceramic Artist and Instructor at Delhi Blue Pottery Trust 1. How many years have you been associated with Blue pottery trust? Ans. For 10 years now, I am a graduate in fine arts with specialization in ceramic from BHU. 2. What is your view on Delhi Blue Pottery Trust? Ans. This is the only and pioneer trust in Studio pottery. Almost all the potters across India is associated with Delhi Blue Pottery. Being the largest trust in India exclusively for pottery, it has the most modernized equipments and firing techniques in the studio. 3. [&hellip;]
- [Moolchand, Artist, Kumhar Gram](https://anandfoundation.com/moolchand-2/): Interview with Mr. Moolchand, an artist in Kumhar Gram Mr. Moolchand is an artist in Kumhar gram who specializes in making Terracotta pottery and has been living here from past 30-35 years. He and his family migrated from Rajasthan to Delhi in search of better business opportunities in the capital. Pottery is a craft practiced from generations in his family and every member of his family is involved in the process. Q. What is your style of work? Ans. I mostly make gulucks (money bank), guldasta (flower pots), and different sized pots or custom made clay items. Q. How many [&hellip;]
- [Life of Clay at Kumhar Gram](https://anandfoundation.com/lifeofclayatkumhargram/): Life of Clay at Kumhar Gram Kumhar gram or as it is popularly known Potter’s Colony, is a village tucked away in a quite environment of West Delhi amidst of urbanized Delhi. It is home to over 800 potters who made their way from Alwar, Rajasthan and other parts of Uttar Pradesh in search of good business opportunities. Kumhar gram is a thriving village cut off from the rest of the world. These families with no formal training have passed on the art of pottery from generations to generations. Mr. Har Kishan is the head potter in Kumhar gram and [&hellip;]
- [Madhur Sen, Ceramic Artist, Blue Turtle Studio](https://anandfoundation.com/madhur-sen-2/): In conversation with Ms. Madhur Sen, Ceramic Artist at Blue Turtle Studio 1. How did your journey with pottery begin? Ans. Having specialized in Sculpture, I graduated from Delhi College of Arts in 1986. It was that time the first potters wheel was set up in college and I was instantly in love with moulding the clay on the wheel. After my graduation I was associated with ‘Garhi’ Artists Community’ at Lalit Kala Academy, worked for 17 years in their Ceramic department and it gave me a wide exposure to the world of pottery. 2. When did you start the [&hellip;]
- [Spin it with Studio Potters](https://anandfoundation.com/madhur-sen/): SPIN IT WITH STUDIO POTTERS Indian pottery from centuries has occupied the humblest position among craftsmen, deep rooted in traditions and heritage of India. The master traditional potters have practiced the art of pottery from generations in their family. Without an extensive understanding about firing or techniques, they have mastered the craft in their own style. But now the wheel has turned, a new breed of non-traditional urban studio potters have emerged creating Unique “Art pottery” in their modern pottery Studio space. The pioneer potter Sardar Gurucharan Singh set up the Delhi Blue Potteries in 1952. He was responsible for [&hellip;]
- [Shelza Vatsa, Wrestler, Prem Nath Akhada](https://anandfoundation.com/shelza-vatsa/): In conversation with Shelza Vatsa, female wrestler at Prem Nath Akhada, Delhi Q- Where are you from? I am basically from Haryana. I belong to a Brahmin family. Q- What kind of family background do you have? My father had a shop in our home. My mother is a house wife, my elder brother is an electrical engineer. My younger brother is a civil engineer. Q- Do you just come to practice here? Yes, I come from the train at 1pm and get here at 3pm. I practice here till 6 and then again go back home. I reach back [&hellip;]
- [Prem Nath Akhada](https://anandfoundation.com/prem-nath-akhada/): AKHADA AS AN ANCIENT TRADITION The word ‘akhada’ according to one historical version is originated from Sanskrit word ‘akhanda’. Its usage started from the need to maintain continuous vigil against the adversaries by the group outfit of armed sadhus and sants especially established to protect their own faith and traditions. Small section of the akhada is called ANI or KHALSA. Kushti, the traditional mud wrestling of India is the ancient sport in India and the oldest in the world. As per Indian epics Mahabharata has the great wrestlers included Bhima, Jarasandha, Duryodhan and Karna Ramayana also mentions Hanuman as one [&hellip;]
- [Ramesh Kukde, Wrestler, Prem Nath Akhada](https://anandfoundation.com/ramesh-kukde/): &nbsp; In conversation with Ramesh Kukde, a wrestler at Prem Nath Akhada, Delhi Q- Tell me something about yourself. I belong to Nasik, Maharashtra. I came Delhi about 4 years ago to learn wrestling here. Delhi is now a center of attraction for the wrestlers. There are a lot of prominent akhadas here. I have started wrestling at 12 years. Q- Have you done your studies? I have done my schooling from Maharashtra. I have studied till class 12, I had humanities. I am not able to continue my education after that due to my career plans. Q- So are [&hellip;]
- [Rajiv Tomar, Wrestling Coach, Guru Hanuman Akhada](https://anandfoundation.com/rajiv-tomar/): In conversation with Rajiv Tomar, a wrestling coach at Guru Hanuman Akhada, Delhi Q- What are your major achievements in this profession? I won ARJUNA AWARD in 2010, RAJIV GANDHI AWARD in 2009 , YASH BHARTI AWARD in 2008, I won the title of &#8216;RUSTAM- I -HIND&#8217; for about 35 times, which is the biggest title in this field. Q- Why have you chosen this akhada for your training? This akhada is very well known in Delhi and even in other states. There are a lot of Arjuna awardees in this akhada. My father suggested me to join this particular [&hellip;]
- [Gaurav Chaudhary, Wrestler, Guru Hanuman Akhada](https://anandfoundation.com/gaurav-chaudhary/): In conversation with Gaurav Chaudhary, a wrestler at Guru Hanuman Akhada, Delhi Q- Why have you chosen this field as your profession? I was very interested in kushti since my childhood. My dream was to become a professional wrestler. From my school onwards, I took part in many wrestling tournaments and even in Kabbadi which is a sport similar like wrestling. Q- From how many years you were here? What is your experience in this akhada? I came 8 years ago here when I was in school. This akhada played a vital role in my transformation. When I came here [&hellip;]
- [Dharmendra Singh, Wrestler, Guru Jasram Akhada](https://anandfoundation.com/dharmendra-singh/): In conversation with Dharmendra Singh, a wrestler at Guru Jasram Akhada, Delhi Q- Where are you basically from? I belong to Delhi itself. My family lives near the Alipur village, which is near by our akhada. Q- What is your educational background? I have completed my schooling from Delhi itself, and I have completed my graduation through Delhi University. I have done my post-graduation also from Delhi University. Q- When and why you have joined this akhada? I have joined this akhada when I was 15 years old. I have joined this akhada because it is nearby my house and [&hellip;]
- [Azad Singh, Wrestler, Guru Jasram Akhada, Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/azad-singh/): In conversation with Azad Singh, a wrestler at Guru Jasram Akhada, Delhi Q- Where are you from? I basically belong to Aligarh, U.P. which is a famous place for wrestling. Some prominent wrestlers belong to Aligarh. It is considered as a hotspot for wrestling. Now I live in the akhada only. I also train students here. Q- What kind of family background do you have? Does your family support you? My father and mother are involved in the farming activities. I have two siblings. They are studying right now. My family supports me a lot. They were never against my [&hellip;]
- [Chandgi Ram Akhada, Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/akhada/): AKHADA AS AN ANCIENT TRADITION The word &#8216;akhada&#8217; according to one historical version is originated from Sanskrit word &#8216;akhanda&#8217;. Its usage started from the need to maintain continuous vigil against the adversaries by the group outfit of armed sadhus and sants especially established to protect their own faith and traditions. Small section of the akhada is called ANI or KHALSA. Kushti, the traditional mud wrestling of India is the ancient sport in India and the oldest in the world. As per Indian epics Mahabharata has the great wrestlers included Bhima, Jarasandha, Duryodhan and Karna Ramayana also mentions Hanuman as one [&hellip;]
- [Devvrat Chaudhary, Wrestler, Chandgi Ram Akhada](https://anandfoundation.com/devvrat-chaudhary/): In conversation with Devvrat Chaudhary, a wrestler at Chandgi Ram Akhada, Delhi Devvrat Chaudhary, 21 years old, is a professional wrestler. He has participated in many tournaments and won 4 prizes in National tournaments. He received a gold medal in National Championship of 2013. He won a gold medal in All India University. He is a part of a hereditary profession. His family had very well-known wrestlers. He started wrestling when he was 12 years old. Q- When have you decided to do wrestling? I have started wrestling at the age of 10. I participated in my school kushti championship. [&hellip;]
- [Guru Hanuman Akhada, Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/guru-hanuman-akhada/): Guru Hanuman Akhada shows a very old traditional way of wrestling. Wrestling took place in mud which was a method prevalent from Mahabharata time. This akhada gave 16 ARJUNA AWARDEE, 3 PADMA SHRI AWARDEE, 7 DRONACHARYA AWARDEE, 1 PADMABHUSHAN AWARDEE. Guru Hanuman was a legendary wrestling coach of India who coached many medal winning wrestlers. He was born on 15 march 1901 in Chirawa and died on May 24 1999 in Meerut. He was awarded the prestigious DRONACHARYA AWARD IN 1988, the highest recognition for a sports coach in India, and the PADMA SHRI in 1983. The Indian industrialist K.K.Birla [&hellip;]

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- [Password Recovery](https://anandfoundation.com/password-recovery/)
- [Art & Culture Institutions in Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/art-culture-institutions-delhi/): Sr. No. Institute/Academy Website Links 1. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts 2. Indian Institute of Fine Arts (IIFA) 3. The College Of Art 4. Delhi College Of Arts 5. Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University)
- [Karol Bagh](https://anandfoundation.com/karol-bagh/): Sr. No. Name Location Ownership Function Status Date 1 Shikargah Jonti Village, Kanjhaola; approximately 10km north of rothak road and approachable from the Narela turn Public. Government of India Formerly : Shikargah. At present : Fodder Store Unprotected Mughal, 1650s 2 Haveli jonti Village, Kanjhaola (adjacent to B1) Private Residence Unprotected 19th Century 3 Well jonti Village, Kanjhaola (adjacent to B1) Public Well Unprotected Mughal, 1650s 4 Temple jonti Village, Kanjhaola Public Temple Unprotected 19th Century 5 Mughal Tank Kanjhaola village; Turning from Rohtak Road, from Narela, appx. 10km north of the rothak road Public. Government of India Tank Unprotected [&hellip;]
- [Languages Institutions In Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/languages-institutions-delhi/): Delhi has a vast array of people with different mother tongues from different parts of India. And Delhi also has people from many different parts of the world speaking different languages. The NCR has a enormous number of Institutions some academic and some cultural focused on the promotion of Language and Linguistic heritage. Here are links to websites of different Linguistic Academies and Institutes. Do you know any more that you could suggest to us? Are you a scholar of language and would like to be featured or share, write to us ! Sr. No. Institute/Academy Website Links 1. Sanskrit [&hellip;]
- [Civil Lines](https://anandfoundation.com/civil-lines/): Sr. No. Name Location Ownership Function Status Date 1 Tomb of Paik Intersection of G.T Road &#038; Outer Ring Road Public State Department of Archaeology Formerly: Tomb, Police Post. At Present: Monument Protected Lodi 2 Memorial Azadpur Market, G T Road: (Opposite Sanjay Transport Nagar, South of Rajastham, Udyog Nagar and north of Badli Serai) Public Memorial Unprotected Post A D 1857 3 Badli Serai G T Road, near Adarsh Nagar, approach from north of new Subzi Mandi Public: ASI Formerly: Sarai. At Present: Monument Protected Late Mughal 4 Coronation Memorial Bhai Parmanand Marg; 2 km north of Kingsway Camp [&hellip;]
- [Shahjahanabad](https://anandfoundation.com/shahjahanabad/): Sr. No. Name Location Ownership Function Status Date 1 Idgah West of Paharganj Public wakf Board Idgah Unprotected Mughal (17th Century) 2 Lady Reading Health School South of Sadar Bazaar Near Filmistan Cinema Hall Public State Department of Health Nursing School Unprotected A.D. 1926 3 Dispensary, Lady Reading Health School South of Sadar Bazaar near filmistan cinema hall. To the north of building A2 Public State Department of Health Dispensary Unprotected A.D. 1926 4 Outer Gateway Qila Qadam Shariff Qadam Sharief, Nabi Karim Public. MCD Formerly : Gateway. At present : Gateway and Residence Unprotected A.D. 1376 5 Inner Gateway [&hellip;]
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- [Gallery](https://anandfoundation.com/gallery/): Sr. No. Gallery Name Option 1 Excavation Sites in Delhi View 2 Potters in Delhi View 3 Akhadas in Delhi View 4 Phoolwalo ki Sair View 5 Sacred spaces and symbolism in Delhi View 6 Birdwatching in Delhi View 7 Odissi in Delhi View 8 Gardens of Delhi View 9 Terrace Gardening in Delhi View 10 Vasant Kunj Illustrated View 11 Parsi&#8217;s of Delhi View 12 Idol Making in Delhi View
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- [Terrace Gardening in Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/terrace-gardening-delhi/)
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- [Book Publishers Fairs Shops](https://anandfoundation.com/book-publishers-fairs-shops/): Name Links Category Description National Book Trust http://www.nbtindia.gov.in/ Book Publishers , Book Fairs Book Shops in Delhi Based in Delhi The National Book Trust, India is an apex body, established by the Government of India in the year 1957 to develop reading . Yoda Press http://www.yodakin.com/ Book Publishers , Book Fairs Book Shops in Delhi Based in Delhi A publishing company Delhi State Booksellers and Publishers Association http://www.dsbpa.in/servlet/Home Book Publishers , Book Fairs Book Shops in Delhi The Federation of Publishers and Booksellers of India http://fpbai.org/ Book Publishers , Book Fairs Book Shops in Delhi Based in Delhi The Delhi [&hellip;]
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- [Women Empowerment](https://anandfoundation.com/women-empowerment/): Name Links Category Description Sakshi http://www.sakshingo.org/ Women s Empowerment and Help Groups in Delhi Based in Delhi Shakti Shalini http://shaktishalini.org/ Women s Empowerment and Help Groups in Delhi Based in Delhi Shaktishalini is a Delhi based NGO dedicated to advancing women rights by dealing with gender based violence. Madhyam helpline number for Women is 011-4324503. http://www.doccentre.net/docsweb/RAPE/madhyam-helpline.htm Women s Empowerment and Help Groups in Delhi The maadhyam helpline is an initiative taken by the Delhi Unit of Human Rights Law Network &amp; Adhikaar, another Delhi based NGO, as a part of their campaign against sexual harassment at workplace. Madhyam Womens Helpline [&hellip;]
- [Wildlife & Nature](https://anandfoundation.com/wildlife-nature/): Name Links Category Description World Wild Life Fund http://www.wwfindia.org/ Wildlife and Nature and Conservation in Delhi Based in Delhi Asola Wildlife Sanctury http://delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/doit_forest/Forest/Home/Wildlife+Management/Sanctuaries Wildlife and Nature and Conservation in Delhi A wild Life Sanctuary in Delhi Delhi Zoo http://nzpnewdelhi.gov.in/ Central Zoo Authority http://cza.nic.in/ Wildlife and Nature and Conservation in Delhi Based in Delhi The main objective of the authority is to complement the national effort in conservation of wild life Wild Life Institute of India http://www.wii.gov.in/ Wildlife and Nature and Conservation in Delhi Based in Dehradun Wild Life Protection Society of India http://www.wpsi-india.org/wpsi/index.php Wildlife and Nature and Conservation in Delhi [&hellip;]
- [Western Classical](https://anandfoundation.com/western-classical/): Name Links Category Description Delhi School of Music http://www.geocities.com/delhischoolofmusic Western Classical music institutes in Delhi The Delhi School of Music which was established by the Delhi Music Society, is currently the premier institution for the teaching of western classical music in the Capital. In fact it is probably the only non-profit institution of its kind in northern India. It caters to between 800 and 900 students annually, and provides instruction on musical instruments (piano, guitar, violin, cello, flute and recorder), singing and dance.
- [Websites](https://anandfoundation.com/websites/): Name Links Category Description Delhi I Love You http://www.delhiiloveyou.com/ Websites about Delhi Delhi, I Love You is a socio-cultural movement of love in the city, that will conclude with the release of a motion picture. A heady mixture of history, environment, art, music and social initiatives, the movement is aimed at celebrating the city through an extensive programming of collaborative projects. Delhi Pedia http://www.delhipedia.com/index.html Websites about Delhi Delhipedia covers aspects of Delhi including market places, heritage monuments, food cuisines, and cultural scene. It is an audio visual encyclopedia about Delhi city which informs about the hidden unexplored things of the [&hellip;]
- [Think Tanks & Advanced](https://anandfoundation.com/think-tanks-advanced/): Name Links Category Description Vivekananda International Foundation http://www.vifindia.org/ Think Tanks and Advanced Studies Institutions in Delhi The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) is a New Delhi-based think tank set up with the collaborative efforts of India&#8217;s leading security experts, diplomats, industrialists and philanthropists under the aegis of the Vivekananda Kendra Centre for Policy Research http://www.cprindia.org/ Think Tanks and Advanced Studies Institutions in Delhi Think Tank Based in Delhi &#8211; CPR’s focus on public policy is forward looking. It concentrates on issues whose trajectories are set to raise significant challenges for the Indian polity, society and economy in coming years. Prominent among [&hellip;]
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- [Stained Glass](https://anandfoundation.com/stained-glass/): Name Links Category Description STAINED GLASS http://kaanch.tripod.com/ Stained Glass IN Delhi A website with information on stained glass for anyone who is interested. A design studio called &#8220;Kaanch&#8221;. Delhi and NCR Centric LESSONS IN STAINED GLASS http://kaanch.tripod.com/corporate/training/index.html Stained Glass IN Delhi A short and sweet course in Stained glass for those wanting to learn in Delhi and NCR
- [Sports](https://anandfoundation.com/sports/): Name Links Category Description Sports Autority of India http://www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/ Sports in Delhi Based in Delhi Sports Authority of India (SAI) – the field arm of the Ministry of Youth Affairs &amp; Sports
- [shooting](https://anandfoundation.com/shooting/): Name Links Category Description National Rifle Association of India http://www.thenrai.in/ Shooting in Delhi Based in Delhi The National Rifle Association of India
- [Scholarships](https://anandfoundation.com/scholarships/): Name Links Category Description Inlaks Foundation http://www.inlaksfoundation.org/ Scholarships The Inlaks foundation
- [Sarod](https://anandfoundation.com/sarod/): Name Links Category Description Pandit Mukesh Sharma http://www.panditmukeshsharma.com Sarod in Delhi Mukesh Sharma Is AN exponent of Sarod and .lives in Delhi
- [Radio](https://anandfoundation.com/radio/): Name Links Category Description All India Radio http://allindiaradio.gov.in/default.aspx Radio in Delhi Based in Delhi National Broadcaster and also the premier Public Service Broadcaster
- [Puppetry](https://anandfoundation.com/puppetry/): Name Links Category Description www.puppeteers.org http://www.puppeteers.org Puppetry in Delhi and NCR www.yo.rim.or.jpi http://www.yo.rim.or.jpi Puppetry in Delhi and NCR www.puppetryindia.org http://www.puppetryindia.org/ Puppetry in Delhi and NCR A tribute to the art of Indian puppetry and its practitioners www.unima.org http://www.unima.org Puppetry in Delhi and NCR Official site of Union Internationale de la Marionnette, a worldwide union of puppeteers. www.sagecraft.com http://www.sagecraft.com Puppetry in Delhi and NCR The puppetry Home Page. www.cin.org/themes/puppetry.html http://www.cin.org/themes/puppetry.html Puppetry in Delhi and NCR www.puppeteers.org http://www.puppeteers.org Puppetry in Delhi and NCR www.yo.rim.or.jpi http://www.yo.rim.or.jpi Puppetry in Delhi and NCR www.puppetryindia.org http://www.puppetryindia.org/ Puppetry in Delhi and NCR A tribute to the art [&hellip;]
- [Performance Centers](https://anandfoundation.com/performance-centers/): Name Links Category Description Epicentre Gurgaon http://www.epicentre.co.in/ Performance Centers in Delhi , Gurgaon and Noida Based in Gurgaon Performance Center India Habitat Center http://www.indiahabitat.org/calenmain.htm Performance Centers in Delhi , Gurgaon and Noida Based in Delhi Shriram Centre Delhi http://shriramcentre.org/Calendar.php Performance Centers in Delhi , Gurgaon and Noida Based in Delhi SRC is committed to promoting art and culture. Its mission is to nurture and develop talent in performing arts. The Centre has been devoted to promoting hindi theatre focusing on all major aspects, including development of script, nurturing of acting talent and creating an involvement with theatre amongst audience. It [&hellip;]
- [Painters and Sculpturist](https://anandfoundation.com/painters-and-sculpturist/): Name Links Category Description Ranbir Kaleka http://www.rkaleka.com/biography.html Painters and Sculpturist in Delhi Indian Painter based in Mumbai Khoj http://khojworkshop.org/ Painters and Sculpturist in Delhi An organisation of Painters based in Delhi Garhi Artist Studios http://lalitkala.gov.in/garhi.html Painters and Sculpturist in Delhi Based in Delhi The studio at Garhi established in the year 1976, was named Kala Kuteer to meet the needs of practising artists. The entire complex is located on the premises of a heritage site, locally known as Village Gargi Zharia Maria, Delhi. The existing land of four acres was allotted to the Lalit Kala Akademi for establishing its Regional [&hellip;]
- [Music Magzines](https://anandfoundation.com/music-magzines/): Name Links Category Description RollingStone India http://rollingstoneindia.com/ Music Magzines in India Sruti http://sruti.com/ Music Magzines in India Sruti is a magazine for the performing arts published from Chennai and with a focus on Carnatic music .
- [Music](https://anandfoundation.com/music/): Name Links Category Description National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology http://nmi.gov.in/departmentshoa.htm Music in Delhi Based in Delhi The institute offers courses on Indian, Asian and Western Art. Organizes lectures by scholars from India and abroad Workshops, Seminars, Exhibitions, Conferences and Symposiums
- [Museums](https://anandfoundation.com/museums/): Name Links Category Description Shankars Doll Museum http://www.childrensbooktrust.com/dm.htm Museums in Delhi Based in Delhi National Museum Delhi http://www.nationalmuseumindia.gov.in/ Museums in Delhi The Indian National Museum in Delhi Crafts Museum of India http://nationalcraftsmuseum.nic.in/brochure.jpg Museums in Delhi Based in Delhi Sulabh Museum of Toilette s http://www.sulabhtoiletmuseum.org/ Museums in Delhi Based in Delhi a museum of Toilette s Crafts Museum New Deli http://nationalcraftsmuseum.nic.in/ Museums in Delhi Based in Delhi The crafts museum is a repository of the Handmade
- [Mountaineering](https://anandfoundation.com/mountaineering/): Name Links Category Description Indian Mountaineering Foundation http://www.indmount.org/contact.aspx Mountaineering in Delhi Based in Delhi Mountaineering Institute
- [Magazines and Newspapers](https://anandfoundation.com/magazines-and-newspapers/): Name Links Category Description Delhi Diary http://delhidiary.in/ Magazines and Newspapers about Delhi A magazine about Delhi First City Delhi http://firstcitydelhi.in/ Magazines and Newspapers about Delhi Magazine about Delhi Times http://timescity.com/delhi Magazines and Newspapers about Delhi Times of India Delhi Time Out Delhi MAgzine http://www.timeoutdelhi.net/ Magazines and Newspapers about Delhi Magazine about Delhi
- [Libraries in Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/libraries-in-delhi/): Name Links Category Description Delhi Public Library http://delhipubliclibrary.in/ Libraries in Delhi Based in Delhi Delhi Public Library http://www.delhipubliclibrary.org/ Libraries in Delhi Library based in Delhi Central Library Delhi University http://crl.du.ac.in/cl/ Libraries in Delhi Central Library Delhi University IIT Delhi Library http://library.iitd.ac.in/ Libraries in Delhi Library of the Indian Institute of Technology based in Delhi Archaeological Survey of India library http://asi.nic.in/asi_ca_lib.asp Libraries in Delhi Archaeological Survey of India library based in Delhi Central Secretariat Library http://www.csl.nic.in/ Libraries in Delhi Library Based in Delhi FORMS DOWNLOAD The Central Secretariat Library (CSL) is one of the oldest libraries of the Government of India. [&hellip;]
- [Lepidoptera butterfly's](https://anandfoundation.com/lepidoptera-butterflys/): Name Links Category Description Flutters http://flutters.org/ Lepidoptera &#8211; Butterfly&#8217;s in Delhi A Good website for Butterfly enthusiasts in India . I couldn&#8217;t identify where in India are they based from this website . If you know this please inform us . A home for butterflies in Lodhi Gardens https://www.facebook.com/notes/i-love-delhi/a-home-for-butterflies-in-lodhi-gardens/159129548743 Lepidoptera &#8211; Butterfly&#8217;s in Delhi Based in Lodi Garden Delhi The New Delhi Municipal Council has developed a butterfly conservatory in the gardens where Delhiites will be able to spot at least 24 species of these attractive insects.
- [Language & Linguistics](https://anandfoundation.com/language-linguistics/): Name Links Category Description Sanskrit Institutes in Delhi http://www.sanskrit.nic.in/main/affiliated_institutes.htm Language and Linguistics in Delhi Institutions imparting Sanskrit education Based in Delhi Cultural Survival http://www.culturalsurvival.org/ Language and Linguistics in Delhi Partnering with Indigenous Peoples to Defend their Lands, Languages, and Cultures . 40 YEARS 1972 -2013 Peoples Linguistic Survey of India -Bhasha Research and Publication Centre http://peopleslinguisticsurvey.org Language and Linguistics in Delhi The People’s Linguistic Survey of India (PLSI) envisions the creation of a Linguistic Survey rooted in people’s perception of language. PLSI as a nation wide survey is being carried out by members of respective communities, writers, cultural activists, scholars [&hellip;]
- [Kayaking Canoeing](https://anandfoundation.com/kayaking-canoeing/): Name Links Category Description Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association http://www.ikca.in/ Kayaking , Canoeing and Boating in Delhi
- [Kathak Dance](https://anandfoundation.com/kathak-dance/): Name Links Category Description Kathak Kendra Delhi http://www.kathakkendra.org/ Kathak Dance in Delhi Based in Delhi An Institute of Kathak Dance Aditi Mangaldas www.aditimangaldasdance.com Kathak Dance in Delhi Based in Delhi
- [Hobby Classes](https://anandfoundation.com/hobby-classes/): Name Links Category Description HOBBY CLASSES http://www.indianmoms.com/aide/infobank/delhi/hobbyteachers.htm Hobby Classes A Delhi and NCR centric list of people teaching hobby classes
- [History and Archaeology](https://anandfoundation.com/history-and-archaeology/): Name Links Category Description Indian History Congress http://www.indianhistorycongress.org.in/profile.html History and Archaeology in Delhi The Indian Archaeological Society http://indarchaeology.org/archaeology/institute.htm History and Archaeology in Delhi Based in Varanasi National Archives of India http://nationalarchives.nic.in/ History and Archaeology in Delhi Based In Delhi The National Archives of India is the repository of the non-current records of the Government of India and is holding them in trust for the use of administrators and scholars. It is an Attached Office of the Ministry of Culture. It was set up in March 1891 in Calcutta (Kolkata) as the Imperial Record Department and subsequent to the transfer of [&hellip;]
- [Hindustani Classical Music](https://anandfoundation.com/hindustani-classical-music/): Name Links Category Description Sangeet Natak Academy Delhi http://www.sangeetnatak.com/cal.htm Hindustani Classical Music Institutes in Delhi Sangeet Natak Academy
- [Folklore](https://anandfoundation.com/folklore/): Name Links Category Description National Folklore Support Centre http://www.indianfolklore.org/ Folklore National Folklore Support Centre (NFSC) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation, registered in Chennai dedicated to the promotion of Indian folklore research, education, training, networking, and publications. The aim of the Centre is to integrate scholarship with activism, aesthetic appreciation with community development, comparative folklore studies with cultural diversities and identities, dissemination of information with multi-disciplinary dialogues, folklore fieldwork with developmental issues and folklore advocacy with public programming events. Folklore is a tradition based on any expressive behaviour that brings a group together, creates a convention and commits it to cultural [&hellip;]
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- [Film,Makers&Festivals](https://anandfoundation.com/filmmakersfestivals/): Name Links Category Description CMS Vatavaran www.cmsvatavaran.org Film , Film Makers and Film Festivals in Delhi International Environment &amp; Wildlife Film Festival and Forum. Film Club IIC http://www.iicdelhi.nic.in/?q=node/34 Film , Film Makers and Film Festivals in Delhi Based in Delhi Film Club of IIC Delhi Petproject Films http://www.petprojectfilms.com/contact-us.php Film , Film Makers and Film Festivals in Delhi Based in Gurgaon Film Company Delhi International Film Festival http://www.delhiinternationalfilmfestival.com/ Film , Film Makers and Film Festivals in Delhi Film Festival in Delhi Habitat Film Club http://www.habitatfilmclub.com/ Film , Film Makers and Film Festivals in Delhi Based in Delhi The Habitat Film Club [&hellip;]
- [Environment & Conservation](https://anandfoundation.com/environment-conservation/): Name Links Category Description Ashoka Trust for research in ecology and enviornment http://www.atree.org/ Environment and Conservation in India
- [Education in Art and Culture](https://anandfoundation.com/education-art-culture/): Name Links Category Description National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology http://nmi.gov.in/departmentsmuseology.htm Education in Art and Culture in Delhi Based in Delhi . Offer an M.A degree in Musicology as full time course . NSD Diploma Course in Dramatic Arts http://nsd.gov.in/cda.php Education in Art and Culture in Delhi Based in Delhi The National School of Drama provides a three-year full-time Diploma Course for entrants intending to make theatre their profession. The central aim of the course is to prepare students for the practice of theatre. Gandharv Mahavidyalaya http://www.gandharvamahavidyalayanewdelhi.org/ Education in Art and Culture in Delhi Based in [&hellip;]
- [Drama and Theater](https://anandfoundation.com/drama-and-theater/): Name Links Category Description The National School of Drama Repertory Company http://nsd.gov.in/repertory.htm Drama and Theater in Delhi Based in Delhi the repertory company of the National school of drama . National School of Drama Delhi http://nsd.gov.in/ Drama and Theater in Delhi NSD Based in Delhi Dramatech Amateur Theatre Group http://www.dramatech.in/ Drama and Theater in Delhi Amateur Theatre group Based in Delhi Natwa a Delhi theater Company http://natwatheatre.com/ Drama and Theater in Delhi A theater Company based in Delhi The National School of Drama Repertory Company http://nsd.gov.in/repcoabout.php Drama and Theater in Delhi Theater Group based in Delhi The Ibsen Festival http://www.delhibsenfestival.com/index.php [&hellip;]
- [Dance in Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/dance-in-delhi/): Name Links Category Description Narthaki http://www.narthaki.com/ Dance in Delhi An excellent resource on Indian Dance Pandit Birju Maharaj http://www.birjumaharaj-kalashram.com/ Dance in Delhi Based in Delhi Kathak Pandit Birju Maharaj Bhoomika Creative Dance Centre http://bhoomikadance.blogspot.in/ Dance in Delhi Based in Delhi A Dance Center established by Narender Sharma
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- [Columnists](https://anandfoundation.com/columnists/): Name Links Category Description Ranjit Lal http://www.indianexpress.com/columnist/ranjitlal/ Columnists about and from Delhi Based in Delhi An ornithologist , nature lover and author
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- [Bio Diversity Parks](https://anandfoundation.com/bio-diversity-parks/): Name Links Category Description Yamuna Bio Diversity Park https://dda.org.in/greens/biodiv/yamuna-biodiversity-park.html Bio Diversity Parks in Delhi and NCR Based in Delhi Emerging as the capital&#8217;s most visited public place and prominent center for learning and understanding the environment, the Yamuna Biodiverstity Park has become a home for biologically rich wetlands, grassland communities, a wide variety of fruit yielding species and an abundance Aravali Biodiversity Park https://dda.org.in/greens/biodiv/aravalli-biodiversity-park.html Bio Diversity Parks in Delhi and NCR Based in Delhi The Aravalli Biodiversity Park is located on the South Central Ridge and spreads over an area of 692 acres. The area is bounded clockwise by JNU [&hellip;]
- [Bharatnatyam in Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/bharatnatyam-in-delhi/): Name Links Category Description Navtej Johar http://www.abhyastrust.org/aboutnavtejjohar.htm Bharatnatyam in Delhi Navtej Johar is a Delhi based Bharatanatyam exponent and a choreographer, whose work is unique in that it freely traverses between the traditional and the avant-garde.
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- [Art Painting and Sculpture in Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/art-painting-sculpture-delhi/): Name Links Category Description India Art Fair http://www.indiaartfair.in/ Art Painting and Sculpture in Delhi Based in Delhi India Art Fair The Triennale http://www.biennialfoundation.org/biennials/triennale%E2%80%93india/ Art Painting and Sculpture in Delhi &nbsp; Lalit Kala Academy http://lalitkala.gov.in/ Art Painting and Sculpture in Delhi The Lalit Kala Akademi (National Academy of Fine Art) is the premier fine art institution of the Government of India to promote, spread and develop Indian fine art culture. It is a non-profit, autonomous body, funded by the Ministry of Culture. In pursuance of its role, LKA holds exhibitions, institutes scholarships, sponsorships, fellowships, assistance schemes, Lifetime Achievement Awards, and publishes [&hellip;]
- [Annual Cultural Festivals in Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/annual-cultural-festivals-delhi/): Name Links Category Description Bharat Rang Mahotsav http://www.nsdtheatrefest.com/home.php Annual Cultural Festivals in Delhi Theatre Festival of National School of Drama based in Delhi The Delhi World Book Fair http://www.newdelhiworldbookfair.gov.in/ Annual Cultural Festivals in Delhi Based in Delhi An annual Book international Book Fair Delhi International Film Festival http://www.delhiinternationalfilmfestival.com/ Annual Cultural Festivals in Delhi Film Festival in Delhi Ishara Puppet Festival in Delhi http://www.isharapuppet.com/IsharaPuppets/calender.htm Annual Cultural Festivals in Delhi Annual International Puppet Festival based in Delhi The Ibsen Festival http://www.delhibsenfestival.com/index.php Annual Cultural Festivals in Delhi A theater Festival in Delhi Delhi International Arts Festival http://www.diaf.in/diaf_overview.html Annual Cultural Festivals in Delhi An [&hellip;]
- [Adventure Companies in Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/adventure-companies-delhi/): Name Links Category Description Flying Fox http://www.flyingfox.asia/ Adventure Companies in Delhi Flying Fox offers thrilling aerial adventure tours at 4 stunning activity locations in India. Mercury Himalayan Explorations http://www.mheadventures.com/ Adventure Companies in Delhi Epic Road Trips &amp; Dune Bashing | Trekking &amp; Climbing | White Water Rafting | Skiing &amp; Snowboarding White Magic Adventure Travel http://www.whitemagicadventure.com/ Adventure Companies in Delhi White Magic delivers meticulously planned and safely executed adventure trips in the mountains. Rventures http://www.rventuresholidays.com/ Adventure Companies in Delhi Rventures is a 30 year old tourism company which deals in customized culture and adventure holidays – all through India, Nepal, [&hellip;]
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- [Endowments](https://anandfoundation.com/endowments/): RAMLAL ANAND MEMORIAL AWARD Mr. Sujit Singh advocate receiving the award from Mr. Slathia (Senior Advocate, President Bar Association Jammu) with the Trustees from Anand Foundation (K.R Anand and Harshi Anand) This award &#8216;Ramlal Anand Memorial Award&#8217; has been instituted under the aegis of the Anand Foundation. Mr Sujit Singh is the first recipient of the Ramlal Anand Memorial Award for 2012. He is a visually challenged lawyer, who is successfully practicing law at High Court in Jammu. He hails from a remote village Thall, falling in Tehsil Billawar of Kathua District. This young lawyer after doing his LLB from [&hellip;]
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- [Celebrating Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/product/celebrating-delhi/): Celebrating Delhi&#8230;                               THE AUTHORS Khushwant Singh, Upinder Singh, William Dalrymple, Sunil Kumar, Pradip Krishen, Narayani Gupta, Vidya Rao, Sohail Hashmi, Dunu Roy, Priti Narain, Ravi Dayal. Introduction by Perminder Singh&#8221; &#8220;Who are the real makers of a city? Delhi, located at the crossroads of history, has been occupied, abandoned and rebuilt over the centuries. It has been the capital of the Pandavas, the Rajputs, Central Asian dynasties, the Mughals and the British, and is best described as a melting pot of these vastly varying traditions and customs. A galaxy of experts come together to offer fresh perspectives on the [&hellip;]
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- [The Sufi Courtyard Dargahs of Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/product/the-sufi-courtyard-dargahs-of-delhi/): Discover the history of India scapital city through the fascinating lives and teachings of its Sufi saints TheSufi Courtyard takes you on a journey through the famous and lesser-knowndargahs of Delhi. From the first Sufi centre established in Mehrauli by KhwajaQutub Bakhtiar Kaki during the early days of the Delhi Sultanate to laternineteenth century Sufi retreats in the city, the author explores thespiritual, cultural and historical legacy of he Delhi Sufis, making this bookas much about Delhi as it is about Sufism. For centuries, the dargahs of Delhihave attracted large numbers of devotees belonging to different countries,faiths and backgrounds who seek spiritual solace and grant of their wishes. Themagnetism of dargahs emanates from the personalities of the extraordinary Sufisburied in the premises. Through a simple narrative, Sadia Dehlvi brings to lifethe philosophies and stories of their lives.
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- [Twilight In Delhi](https://anandfoundation.com/product/twilight-in-delhi/): Twilight in Delhi, published in1940, was one of the first novels to call for the freedom of India from Britishrule. It delves into history, bringing the past alive, it is a moving portrayalof the slow and steady decay of an entire culture and way of life. E.M. Forsterpraised the book as "new and fascinating poetic and brutal, delightful andcallous." This classic novel is a fine depiction of a changing Indiafollowing colonialism.


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