Sunday, April 24, 2011

Ahmedabad Biker's Club 1st Event

For all those who have a passion for biking here is a chance to spread that passion to others.

Ahmedabad Biker's Club is on its way for it's 1st event: Come join us for the fun of bike ride under the sky on Sunday morning. So get down with your beast on the road for the fun of biking on our own Ahmedabad Street's.

We will start from IIM at 6.00 am on Sunday 8th may. There is no special criteria for the kind of bikes you have. Just get your bike that you have and ride with us. 40 Bikers on their way to discover new things about biking.

So be der with your beast and we will be waiting for you. Cheers

Enjoy Biking and Drive Safe.

Time: Sunday, May 8 · 6:00am - 7:00am
Location: IIM Ahmedabad
Created By: Ahmedabad Biker's Club

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

World Freestyle Biking Champion Chris Pfeiffer India Tour 2011 - Ahmedabad

Chris Pfeiffer, the freestyle riding world champion who recently bagged the German Open title, is in India and this time the Red Bull Chris Pfeiffer Street Tour will be bigger, better and wilder! Pfeiffer will perform at select venues in the ten cities as well as do some guerrilla shows in few places.

Once again it is Red Bull India backing this event and there is certainly no doubt that energy will be non-stop throughout the tour.... Indian bikers, who have taken to motorcycle stunting with immense enthusiasm and liking in past few year will get another great opportunity to see their favorite motorcycle stunter perform live in their cities.

City: Ahmedabad
Date: 31st March
Venue: Karnawati Club, NH 8C
Timing: 3-5pm

Workshops by Darpana Academy at Ahmedabad

WORKSHOPS BEING OFFERED BY DARPANA ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS, USMANPURA, AHMEDABAD 380 013

PERIOD : STARTING 21ST APRIL 2011 – 10 / 15 DAYS – ONE HOUR DAILY

TIME : 0700HRS. TO 1800 HRS. – DIFFERENT ONE-HOUR SLOTS FOR DIFFERENT WORKSHOPS
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BATCH : MINIMUM TEN PARTICIPANTS; MAXIMUM 25 PARTICIPANTS PER WORKSHOP

FEES : RS. 2,000 PER HOUR PER WORKSHOP - TO BE EQUALLY DIVIDED BY NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS PER WORKSHOP (Example : If there are ten participants for YOGA WORKSHOP, the charges will be Rs. 200 per hour, per participant. If the number of participants is 20, the per hour per participant fee would be Rs. 100)

FEES PAYABLE IN ADVANCE FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION OF WORKSHOP. FEES PAID IS NON-REFUNDABLE, UNLESS THE WORKSHOP IS CANCELLED DUE TO REASONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL

1 Kalaripayattu and its use in Contemporary Dance Forms - 15hrs.

Kalaripayattu is a gift to the modern world and the mother of all martial arts. Kalariyapattu is today emerging in a new avatar – a source of inspiration for self-expression in dance forms – both traditional and contemporary, in theatre, in fitness and in movies too.
What we offer to the participants is a feel of Kalaripayattu and how this helps in creation of contemporary pieces in theatre and dance. Added to this, the pratice leads a disciplined life, both physically and mentally.

2 Yoga - 15hrs.

Yogasana is a Body posture. Patanjali, the founder of Ashtanga Yoga defines asana as "Steady and comfortable posture". Traditionally many asanas are practiced in Hatha Yoga tradition, primarily to achieve better physical and mental health.
Asanas have deep impact on your entire body and mind. It affects different systems in the body like muscular, respiratory, circulation, digestive, excretory, reproductive, endocrine, nervous system.

3 Music and Musical Instruments - 15hrs.

This music appreciation workshop takes you through the history of music, starting with our in-born ability to keep time and identify the difference in the quality and pitch of sound all the way to how music is produced in modern studios. Along the way, you will have glimpses of different musical traditions -African, Chinese, Arabic, European with an emphasis on Indian music.
At the end of the workshop you will find out exactly what they mean when they say that music has no boundaries.

4 Puppetry - 10hrs.

In this workshop, the participants get to learn the different aspects of puppetry, like puppet-making, talking and enacting with puppets, with stories woven around them. There is a wide range of materials to choose from as you create the characters of your choice to take home with you.
The participants will benefit in terms of giving physical shapes to their imagination.

5 Crafts - 10hrs.

Using different material like paper, thermocole, leather, grass, etc. the participants are trained how to make beautiful and useful articles like birds, lampshades, mask and such items.
The workshop provides a platform to the participants to give shape to their imagination and encourages them to re-use material.

6 Painting - 10hrs.

This workshop will help the participants to learn perspective and basic drawing lessons. A perfect way to begin painting for instant gratification. There will be continual demonstrations on how to achieve line, depth and texture in your work. Finishing techniques also will be introduced and demonstrated.
This could be a springboard for aspiring painters.

7 Theatre - 15hrs.

We would encourage the participants to open up and shed their inhibitions through story telling, provide exercises in confidence building, presentation, creating characters out of stories and performing.

This workshop will help the participants to hone their skills in creating stories, enacting roles, delivery and voice modulation to a great extent.

8 Bharata Natyam (Basics) - 15hrs.

One of the most difficult dance forms in the world, it takes more than five years of rigorous training to reach Arangetram, the qualifying level for stage performance.

The participants will gain an insight into the nuances of this rich Indian dance form, helping them to explore possibilities of furthering.

9 Folk Dances - 10hrs.

India has a rich repertoire of folk dances from different regions – traditional dances like Kaikottikali, Garba, Chau, Bangra, any many, apart from tribal dances. Their execution is dominated by an inherited tradition rather than by innovation (although like all folk traditions they do evolve).
This workshop presents a rich experience of India’s diverse culture. Builds a sense of unity when exposed to different regional traditions and customs.

10 Video Editing - 10hrs.

Video editing is an art itself. What you get to view is a meticulously arranged sequence, involving considerable human effort. Technology has evolved over the years that help in the process of presenting a final product that is visually pleasing and communicates intended message in a structured manner.
What is being covered in the workshop is the techniques that are available and how they are used. The participants will be exposed to practical exercises.

11 Camera Work - 10hrs.
With the latest digital technology and introduction of newer media in use, it is necessary to keep pace with what is the in-thing.
We will be introducing the equipments currently available, its operations and advantages. The participants will be exposed to practical exercises. You can walk away clicking / shooting happily, sure of what you are doing !

CONTACT : KSS NAIR, Darpana Academy of Performing Arts, Usmanpura, Ahmedabad 380 013.
Email: admn@darpana.com

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Craft roots Exhibition at Ahmedabad


We wholeheartedly invite you to the Craft roots Exhibition to be held from 25th to 27th March, 2011 at Rajpath Club, Ahmedabad. Traditional arts and craft from all over Gujarat will be presented in the Exhibition. Kindly make it a point to attend it. Also, kindly pass on the invitation to your contacts based in Ahmedabad.

Looking forward to meet you at venue,

Time: Friday at 10:00am - March 27 at 10:00pm

Location: Rajpath Club, Ahmedabad.

Event URL: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160516127338804

with thanks and regards,
KHAMIR CRC Team

Photography & Film Club Meet at Ahmedabad

Only Professionals in the field of film and documentary making will be talking about their respective subjects and persons who want to share their experience are also welcomed to talk. We invite all of you for the meeting held at Creative Hut Office. For more information contact on 079 40048483 / 9723893368 or info@creativehut.org. Supported by MedilinkIndia, BRDS etc..

Location: Creative Hut Office, B/410 Rudra Arcade,Nr.May Flower Hospital, Memnagar, Ahmedabad, India

Time: Saturday, March 26 · 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Event URL: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=100965606656192

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Basic Photography Workshop in Ahmedabad

Hi All,

As it was discussed during the last PCG meet, we are arranging a Basic Photography Workshop.

The workshop would be conducted by Mr. Dhansukh Patel, a very senior and a renowned photographer from Baroda.

Topics to be covered:

-- History of photography in short - different types of camera like simple box camera - 120 format camera - large format camera - 35 mm camera etc.
-- Film - different types of photographic films
-- Camera - how it works - shutter speed - diaphragm - lens - focusing system - exposer meter and other minor function of camera
-- Digital camera - how it works - features of digital camera in detail like white balance, tone control, contrast ratio, image quality, metering pattern, etc.
-- Lens - normal - wide angle - telephoto - zoom lens - micro lens - pc lens etc
-- Flash - built in flash - manual flash - auto flash - TTL flash - multiple flash

Intake: 15-20 seats. (Registration will be done on first cum first serve basis).

Date:  Sunday, March 27, 2011

Time: 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Venue: Would be announced soon (in Ahmedabad).

Cost: Around Rs. 1200/- per person (will depend on the number of participants)

The cost includes the charges of the workshop, lunch, snacks.

All those who are interested can confirm their participation on pcg_fb@yahoo.com at the earliest.

P.S. Preference would be given to the beginners and amateurs and those who were there at the end of the meet.

*All rights are reserved by PCG.

Cheers!!
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Does India need Revolution to clean its Politics?

The unprecedented uprising in several countries of the middle-east has changed the face of democracy in the world, forever. Thousands of citizens began taking to the streets to protest poverty, rampant unemployment, government corruption, autocratic governance and brought the decades old dictatorial regimes to an end. Primarily driven by the new generation, the protesters used new-age tools to organize themselves and demanded political and social reforms. 

These demonstrations sent a clear signal that people are waking up to freedom, equality and good governance. It also sent a strong message that the governments across the world cannot take their power and position for granted.

India, today is faced with multitude of problems from rising prices to corruption, from unemployment to poverty. A revolution in another part of the globe has triggered a thought if time has come for the Indians to start asking for transparency and accountability in governance through a revolution? 

In light of this, Ahmedabad-based think-tank Research Foundation for Governance in India is organising a talk by Lord Meghnad Desai. Lord Desai is an internationally-acclaimed economist and Professor Emeritus, London School of Economics. The talk will be on 'Does India need a Revolution to clean up its politics?' and will take place from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA).

Please RSVP on: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142135229186140