Gujarat week ahead: 9th edition of Lit Fest, bird walk in Vadodara

Here's what's happening Gujarat this week, between May 14 and 21.

9th edition of Gujarat Literature Festival will be held from May 13-15, 12 noon to 10 pm. (Express Photo)

Event: Bird walk followed by talk on light pollution

About: On the occasion of the World Migratory Bird Day on May 14, a bird walk to survey birds around Nature Education Park, Sindhrot followed by a talk on light pollution and how it affects humans and birds.

Venue: Nature Education Park at Sindhrot, Vadodara

Organiser: Birds of Gujarat.net in association with Gujarat Nature Conservation society Vadodara, The Amateur Astronomers Association of Vadodara, Birds Life International and UN AWSE

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How to attend: Interested participants can contact Bhargav Joshi on 92271 23871 on or before May 14

Date and time: May 15, 6 am to 9 am

Event: 9th edition of Gujarat Literature Festival

About: After a two-year hiatus owing to the pandemic, the ninth edition of the Gujarat Literature Festival will see Gujarati litterateurs, theatre artists as well as screenwriters and musicians from Bollywood in attendance. For details, click here

Venue: Ahmedabad Management Association, Ahmedabad

Organiser: GLF sponsored by UN Mehta Foundation and Karma Foundation

How to attend: Register here

Date and time: May 13-15, 12 noon to 10 pm

After a two year hiatus owing to the pandemic, the ninth edition of the Gujarat Literature Festival will see Gujarati litterateurs, theatre as well as screenwriters and musicians from Bollywood in attendance. (Express Photo)

Event: Contemporary Currency

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About: An exhibition of artworks showcasing 14 established artists from across India such as Ashish Kushwah, Sanjeev Sonpimpare, Narayana Kanodia, Mrinal Dey and Madhuri Bhaduri, among others.

Venue: Hutheesing Centre, Kasturbhai Lalbhai Campus CEPT, Ahmedabad

How to attend: Walk-in, for inquiries 98259 08188, 95585 94741

Date and time: Open from May 14 till May 30, 4 pm to 8 pm daily

An exhibition of artworks showcasing 14 established artists from across India such as Ashish Kushwah, Sanjeev Sonpimpare, Narayana Kanodia, Mrinal Dey, Madhuri Bhaduri, among others. (Express Photo)

Event: Webinar on Leadership Lessons from Nehru: A Colossus With Feet of Clay?

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About: Author of ‘Nehru: The Debates that Defined India’ and historian of modern South Asia with an interest in the Nehruvian era of the mid-20th century, Dr Tripurdaman Singh will discuss Nehru as a case study to elucidate the various facets of political leadership, and whether the ultimate proof of great leadership lies in character, vision or action.

Organiser: Ahmedabad University

How to attend: Register here

Date and time: May 14, 4 pm to 5:30 pm

Dr Tripurdaman Singh will discuss use Nehru as a case study to elucidate the various facets of political leadership. (Express Photo)

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