Kutch is a unique district of Gujarat, which resonates with natural beauty, culture, cuisine and mineral wealth in abundance. ‘Flowers of the Sun: The People and Land of Kutch c.1740 – 2020’ written by Dr. Mariam Dossal (ex-Professor, Dept. of History, Mumbai University) traces the rich and fascinating history of Kutch spanning three centuries. It highlights the strong Sufi tradition of Kutch, the shared love of the land and the awareness that survival in the harsh environment requires cooperation and innovation, ‘mil and mithas’, friendship and sweetness.

The Nehru Centre Library is pleased to invite you to a discussion on the book on August, 2^nd 2025 at 4.00 pm. Dr. Yamini Dand Shah (Asst. Director & Asst. Prof. at Centre of Kachchh & Desert Studies) will be in conversation with Dr. Mariam Dossal. Dr Dossal will also share an interesting slide show of her journey in Kutch while writing the book.

Dr. Mariam Dossal, a historian of modern India focuses on urban and maritime history. She has authored and edited several books. Some of her major publications include ‘Imperial Designs and Indian Realities: The Planning of Bombay City c.1845-1875 (1991)’; ‘Theatre of Conflict, City of Hope: Mumbai 1660 to Present Times (2010)’ and others. She is a recipient of awards like Commonwealth Academic Staff Scholarship 1983-84, Indo-US. Visitorship (1993), The Rockefeller Foundation Award (1995) and Membership at the Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton (2002-3).

Dr. Yamini Dand Shah is the Assistant Director and Assistant Professor at Centre for Kachchh and Desert Studies- Somaiya School of Civilization Studies. She has been the curator at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival for 7 years, won the President’s Award for service to humanity, judged Tata Lit-Live and published research papers at international conferences. Her poetry book ‘Abstract Oralism’ is a culmination of seven years of research in Kachchh.

Do scan the QR Code to register yourself or send a mail at nehrucentrelibrary@gmail.com 

August @ Nehru Centre Library

 August @ Nehru Centre Library comes with a bouquet of colorful offerings.

We have a discussion on a brilliantly researched and illustrated book on the people of Kachchh.

Then we host two bright children's authors who have written two outstanding books.

We end the month with a Poetry Evening based on the theme 'Yutori' which in Japanese means 'The conscious act of slowing down'

Do see the attached posters and scan the QR codes to register.

Library Visit - Podar International School, Nerul

 When bright young minds who are curious and enthusiastic visit the Nehru Centre Library, it motivates us to go on doing our job. It makes us hopeful that we are indeed, on the right track. Thank you, Podar International School, Nerul and Ms Poonam Singh for initiating this and helping us to curate the visit.

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Library Visit - Young Architects from IMK Architects

 It’s always such a pleasure to have Gen Z at the library with their freshness, uniqueness and young curious minds. So, when the group of 30 young architects from IMK Architects dropped in to better understand the setting up of the Nehru Centre Library and it’s functioning, we were delighted to show them around, explain the unique architectural features of the space and also discuss the services that the library offers. They were curious to know about the reason for ‘close access’ and appreciated our idea when we explained it to them. They were also fascinated with the scientific details that go into classifying and cataloguing all library material. Our hybrid i.e. digital/analog services impressed them too.  We took them on a guided tour and showed them each and every minute detail that was part of the design.

We are happy that we could spend some time with them as they looked around at the marvellous genius of Shri I M Kadri’s creation…

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SummerBookClub@LRT

 What a delightful saturday morning it was! The last of the sessions for the summer book club was, indeed, like icing on a cake Sonia Mehta read from the 'Always HAppy' series there were four newly interesting titles

1. Yuki the Unicorn - A fun Story About Making The Most Of Things.

2. Winky The Careless Little Wizard - A fun Story About Being Responsible 

3. Alabaloo The Lost Alien - A fun Story About Making Friends

4. Driggety Droo The very Determined Dragon - A fun Story About Never Giving Up

All of these are a must-read for all kids. In fact parents, go ahead  and add them to your personal libraries.

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SummerBookClub@LRT

Nandita Da Cunha was at the Nehru Centre Library this morning to talk about her new book 'The Five Fantastic Flights of Jeh'. It's a book about little JRD Tata and his dreams to become a pilot.

We loved having the kids and their parents to listen to the story.

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SummerBookClub@LRT

 

We had the vibrant author duo Katie Bagli and Medha Rajadhyaksha today to talk about "Sugar, Spice and All Foods Nice", their new book of poems. With their chef caps on, they kept the mixed audience of children and adults so busy with games, painting and quizzing that time just whizzed by. The kids then queued up for the mandatory book sale and signing.

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