Made this for my friend who has always been passionate about designing though not from this field, who has always appreciated my designs and art work. Hope you liked it.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
Sayyid Ahmed Khan on communalism
The rise of Muslim communism is associated with Sayyid Ahmed Khan. As we all know he was a great educationist and social reformer who established the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh.
He tried to bring the teaching of the Quran in line with modern ideas and emphasized the value of service. Though this led to a sharp conflict between him and leaders of orthodox Islam, he believed in the close cooperation of the Hindus and the Muslims.
To support his belief is this paragraph in his own words said in 1884:
'Do you not inhabit the same land? Are you not burned and buried on the same soil? Do you not tread the same ground and live upon the same soil? Remember that the words Hindus and Mohammedan are only meant for religious distinction; otherwise all persons, whether Hindu or Mohammedan, even the Christians, who reside in this country, are all in this particular respect belonging to one and the same nation. Then all these different sects can be described as one nation, they must each and all unite for the good of the country which is common to all'.
But with the rise in the INC, Sayyid Ahmed became apprehensive about the position of the Muslims, particularly of the Muslim zamindars many of whom had supported him. The British also pulled strings behind the scenes. Ahmed Khan now declared that the interest of Hindus and Muslims were different and even opposite. He even organized a counter-movement swearing loyalty to the British.
He tried to bring the teaching of the Quran in line with modern ideas and emphasized the value of service. Though this led to a sharp conflict between him and leaders of orthodox Islam, he believed in the close cooperation of the Hindus and the Muslims.
To support his belief is this paragraph in his own words said in 1884:
'Do you not inhabit the same land? Are you not burned and buried on the same soil? Do you not tread the same ground and live upon the same soil? Remember that the words Hindus and Mohammedan are only meant for religious distinction; otherwise all persons, whether Hindu or Mohammedan, even the Christians, who reside in this country, are all in this particular respect belonging to one and the same nation. Then all these different sects can be described as one nation, they must each and all unite for the good of the country which is common to all'.
But with the rise in the INC, Sayyid Ahmed became apprehensive about the position of the Muslims, particularly of the Muslim zamindars many of whom had supported him. The British also pulled strings behind the scenes. Ahmed Khan now declared that the interest of Hindus and Muslims were different and even opposite. He even organized a counter-movement swearing loyalty to the British.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Earth Hour
Started in Sydney in 2007 as a city event, it is being observed globally now! Thanks to voluntary action of the individuals across the world in saving our planet.
India joined Earth Hour Movement in 2009. Year by year it's gaining momentum. This year it's today 23 March 2013.. Come and join hands...let us do our bit to save the crisis of climate change...
All you need to do is just switch off lights for an hour 8:30-9:30 PM
India joined Earth Hour Movement in 2009. Year by year it's gaining momentum. This year it's today 23 March 2013.. Come and join hands...let us do our bit to save the crisis of climate change...
All you need to do is just switch off lights for an hour 8:30-9:30 PM
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Dadabhai Naoroji's on drain of wealth
There was a claim being made in those days that British rule had brought India the benefits of security of life and property. Questioning this claim Dadabhai Naoroji's remarked:
The romance is that there is security of life and property in India; the reality is that there is no such thing. 'There is security of life and property in one sense or way-i.e, the people are secure from any violence from each other or from Native despots...But from England's own grasp there is no security of property at all, and, as a consequence, no security of life. India's property is not secure. What is secure, and well secure, is that England is perfectly safe and secure, and does so with perfect security, to carry away from India, and to eat up in India, her property at the present rate of £30,00,000 or £40,00,000 a year. I therefore venture to submit that India does not enjoy security of her property and life. To millions in India life is simply "half-feeding" or starvation, or famines and disease.
The romance is that there is security of life and property in India; the reality is that there is no such thing. 'There is security of life and property in one sense or way-i.e, the people are secure from any violence from each other or from Native despots...But from England's own grasp there is no security of property at all, and, as a consequence, no security of life. India's property is not secure. What is secure, and well secure, is that England is perfectly safe and secure, and does so with perfect security, to carry away from India, and to eat up in India, her property at the present rate of £30,00,000 or £40,00,000 a year. I therefore venture to submit that India does not enjoy security of her property and life. To millions in India life is simply "half-feeding" or starvation, or famines and disease.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Exhibition 'Karigar'
NAYANI is exhibiting its art, jewelry and apparel in 'Karigar' an Handicraft/Handloom Exhibition at AICOOB Nagar Residents Welfare Association Ground, Udupi garden signal, 1st stage, BTM Layout, Bangalore-68
From 1st to 10th March 2013 b/w 11 am to 9 pm
Please do visit us at stall 64.
Here are few snaps of the event:
From 1st to 10th March 2013 b/w 11 am to 9 pm
Please do visit us at stall 64.
Here are few snaps of the event:
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Kesari on Swadeshi
Kesari from Pune wrote on 28 January 1896: "Surely India is treated as a vast pasture reserved solely for the Europeans to feed upon".
Friday, February 15, 2013
Nethrani Island
Nethrani Island is situated approximately nine nautical miles from Bhatkal and 19 km from Murudeshwar.
The island is a proposed national biodiversity site to protect the rich coral reefs and islets in the waters. Apart from its coral eco-system, the island is also home to two species of fish - Cheilinus Undulatus (endangered) and Rhincodon Typus (vulnerable), Blue Whales, Sperm Whales, and Long Nose Sharks are also found here.
The island is a proposed national biodiversity site to protect the rich coral reefs and islets in the waters. Apart from its coral eco-system, the island is also home to two species of fish - Cheilinus Undulatus (endangered) and Rhincodon Typus (vulnerable), Blue Whales, Sperm Whales, and Long Nose Sharks are also found here.
The island is also a home to rare birds such as White-bellied Sea Eagle and Edible nest Swiftlets. Several species found here are protected under schedule one of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.F
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Gandhiji and untouchability
Gandhiji
was different from other freedom
fighters and leaders of the time in a number of ways. One
difference was that he gave equal
importance to one more fight along
with the struggle for independence,
and that is, the emancipation of those tagged as “untouchables.”
Gandhiji’s work against
untouchability began in South Africa
around five decades before our
independence.
After his return to India, an incident at his Kochrab Ashram near Ahmedabad shows us how much importance he gave to the concept of equality between castes. The year was 1915. Thakkar Bappa, a close associate of Gandhiji, sent a Dalit by the name of Dudha Bhai to live in the ashram. Everyone in the ashram, including Kasturba, was opposed to this, and this was specifically due to Dudha Bhai’s status, as deemed by the caste hierarchy. Gandhiji made it clear that Dudha Bhai would not leave the Ashram. Anyone who was not
After his return to India, an incident at his Kochrab Ashram near Ahmedabad shows us how much importance he gave to the concept of equality between castes. The year was 1915. Thakkar Bappa, a close associate of Gandhiji, sent a Dalit by the name of Dudha Bhai to live in the ashram. Everyone in the ashram, including Kasturba, was opposed to this, and this was specifically due to Dudha Bhai’s status, as deemed by the caste hierarchy. Gandhiji made it clear that Dudha Bhai would not leave the Ashram. Anyone who was not
comfortable with this was free to
leave. He was informed that no one
would agree and that even the
funding for the ashram might stop.
Gandhiji was undeterred. He was
ready to shift his ashram to the
Dalit basti , he said, even if it meant
that his ashram would have only two
members, namely Dudha Bhai and
himself. Finally everyone turned
around, except Gandhiji’s sister
Gokiben, who left Kochrab as a result
of her brother’s firm stance, never to
return.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Chitra Sante 2013
Bangalore's biggest art festival 'Chitra Sante- ART FOR ALL' is back again.
Date: 27th of January
From: 9am to 7pm
Venue: From Chitrakala Parishath on to the Kumara Krupa Road.
It's my pleasure that I too am a part sante this time.
You can check out my art work at stall 1111 so as my sisters at stall 395 and 396.
A glimpse of my stall:
Date: 27th of January
From: 9am to 7pm
Venue: From Chitrakala Parishath on to the Kumara Krupa Road.
It's my pleasure that I too am a part sante this time.
You can check out my art work at stall 1111 so as my sisters at stall 395 and 396.
A glimpse of my stall:
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