She was born in 1913, was married at the age of thirteen and the license plate of her first car read DLD 13. Dalda 13, as Homai Vyarawalla came to be known in professional circles, was toting a massive camera on her saree-draped shoulder at a time when women were mostly relegated to the kitchen
When dalda 13 shot political heavyweightsWhere National Gallery of Modern Art, Cowasji Jehangir Hall, MG Road, opposite the Museum, Colaba; 11 am to 6 pm
Call 22881969
Entry Rs 10 (Indians), Rs 150 (non-Indians)She was born in 1913, was married at the age of thirteen and the license plate of her first car read DLD 13. Dalda 13, as Homai Vyarawalla came to be known in professional circles, was toting a massive camera on her saree-draped shoulder at a time when women were mostly relegated to the kitchen.
Pandit Nehru releasing a dove, a sign of peace at a public function at the
National Stadium in New Delhi. Pics courtesy: H.V. Archive/Alkazi
Collection of Photography
Photographs that were taken by Homai, India's first woman photojournalist, are currently on display as part of an exhibition, Homai Vyarawalla: A Retrospective, curated by Vyarawalla's biographer Sabeena Gadihoke. Organised by The National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi in collaboration with the Alkazi Foundation for the Arts, the show features her photographs of everyday life in the Bombay of the 1940s and leisure in Delhi in the 1950s and 1960. The great value of her work lies in photographs that archive the nation in its infancy documenting both, the euphoria of independence as well as disappointment with its undelivered promises. Also on display are the 97 year-old legend's old cameras, photographic equipment and other memorabilia. Don't miss it!
Calling all leaders of tomorrow
On Tomorrow, 2 pm to 10.30 pm
Where ITC Grand Central, Parel.
Register Log on to https://www.tedxyouthyoungleadersoftomorrow.com/participate.htmlCost Rs 2,000 per personOur first reaction to yet another TEDx event, this time being
Youth@YoungLeadersofTomorrow, was: why are most of the speakers middle-aged? Of course, there's Pakistani poet and writer and niece of slain Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, Fatima Bhutto who will speak via pre-recorded video clips, as well as Lucian Tarnowski (the 27 year-old founder and CEO of BraveNewTalent.com, the social recruiting platform that builds professional talent communities for employers such as IBM, L'Oreal and Tesco) and Ishita Chaudhry (founder of The Youth Parliament -- a support organisation for young people).u00a0
However, the organisers seem to veer towards middle-aged achievers including CEO of UTV Group Ronnie Screwvala, CEO of WPP group Sir Martin Sorrell, chairman and editor of exchange4media group Anurag Batra and restaurateur Rahul Akerkar to speak, ironically, of youth issues. However, TED events in the past may have featured uninspiring speakers alongside lesser-known gems. Perhaps, the organisers' aim of 'creating a platform for current day leaders from diverse fields to engage with the next generation' will be a success, after all.
See sunbathing beautiesTill Sunday, 11 am to 8 pm
Where R2, MMRDA Grounds, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (E).
Entry Rs 200The fifth edition of the Mumbai International Boat Show has on display day boats, speed boats, inflatables, personal watercrafts, kayaks, kites, boating accessories, marine engines and toys, luxurious boats, yachts and sail boats. Take your pick!
Save him so he can save youOn Today, 9.30 am to 3 pm
Where Maharashtra Nature Park, opposite Dharavi Bus Depot.
Log on to www.kidsfortigers.orgCall 23016848Yes, you know you have to save the tiger. May be not how or why, but you have been bombarded by the SOS message, anyway. To find answers to your questions, and make your little one aware of wildlife conservation, head to a nature park located in the heart of the city where Kids for Tigers - the Sanctuary Tiger programme has organised a fest for kids from various schools. Bring your kid along to interact with naturalists, visit NGO stalls, play nature games, create music from junk, participate in a quiz and enjoy a puppet show. "Conventional wisdom says we are saving the tiger, but as each day goes by and the role of tiger forests in moderating our climate becomes clearer, we will probably discover that the tiger will end up saving us", says Bittu Sahgal, editor of Sanctuary magazine. "This fest is an attempt to give a voice to our tiger ambassadors who are destined to be tomorrow's wildlife defenders."
What's music got to do with it?On Saturday, 6 pm to 10 pm
Where Inorbit Mall, Link Road, Malad.
If you feel queasy even at the thought of donating blood, be prepared for not just one musician or a band to cheer you on, but a bunch of city bands to do that job. Rush of Blood, a 'musical blood donation camp', will witness performances by 14 bands including Airport, Something Relevant, Translucent and Axetortion cheering you on as you help save a life.
