A GLIMPSE OF THE TIMES LITERARY FESTIVAL 2013

Gulzar 

Chetan Bhagat and Vikas Swaroop

William Dalrymple

Ruskin Bond

GARVI GUJARAT

                                             Presenting embroderies and jewellery of vibrant gujarat.

An Embroidery done by me.

PALKE

पलके उठा के देखिये तो जरा.                                                              
 मेरी आँखे तुमसे कुछ केहेना चाहे .                                                    
इतनी भीड़ में, मे कैसे कहु .
मेरी दिल कि बात वो बताना चाहे .
आँखें तो दिल कि तरफ जाने का दरवाज़ा है,
दो प्यार कि नज़रे मिले तो कभी दरवाज़ा खुलभी जाये.
पलके उठा के देखिये तो जरा,
शायद हम दोनोको एक दूसरे के दिल में रहने को जगह मिल जाये.

लिना पटेल




Palke utha ke dekhiye to jara
Meri ankhe tumse kuch kehena chahe.
Itni bheed mein, me kaise kahu,
Meri dil ki baat vo batana chahe.
Ankhe to dil ki taraf jaane ka darwaza hai.
Do pyaar ki nazare meele to kabhi  darwaza khul bhi jaye.
Palke utha ke dekhiye to jara,
Shayad hum dono ko ek dusare ke dil mein rahane ko jagaha mil jaye.

Leena Patel.

MALALA -AN INSPIRATION.

Just finished reading the book 'I am Malala'.Throughly impressed by the girl.Malala is the
daughter of a encouraging father, having good upbringing by parents, making use of whatever oppurtunities  and talents she had and never accepting defeat.Very focussed and sure of what she wants.
From where she comes and whatever facilities she had she has made the best use of it when many children from the present generation complain for lack of materialistic things.
I strongly recommand this book to the present generation children who don't value education and take it for granted.
I wish malala good health and happiness and strongly support her for the right of girl education.

Malala you inspired me write the next few lines.

Count your blessings you have too many,
Health wealth and happiness are few of the many.
Count your blessings for the family and friends you have,
For they are your life and be thankful to them.
Count your blessings in the form of good health you have,
For what good health you have maybe exactly what someone else may not have.
Count your blessings for the five senses you have.
Oh lord! I am grateful for all this I have.
Count your blessings for the food and water you have.
For many on earth are deprived of them.
Before your meals be grateful for them and share with the less fortunate as often as you can.
Count your blessings for the house you have.
For sleeping on streets with sky as roof is what some people have.
Be grateful for the clothes you have and  if possible  give to those who don't have.
Count your blessings that you live in a peaceful land.
For many guns and bombs are everyday affair.
Count your blessings for whatever you have.
Be it education, talent or the voice you have.
Be grateful for every second you live.
For in gratefulness is the way to live.
It opens the doors to the kingdom of your dreams,
and lets you live a life supreme.
Count your life by smile not tears.
Count your blessings and be grateful to the lord forever.

DASHBOARD DESIGNS -MOBILE ARTWORK

 

Mumbai’s black and yellow cabs play a major role in the public transport system of the city.
The cab drivers spend hours in the cab jostling traffic,pollution and unfriendly weather.They spend nearly 8-10 hours in these cabs and it is their workspace.
The drivers maintain the cabs ,wash them and keep them clean.Since they spend so many hours in them they try to decorate the cab as per their living and financial position.
Mainly the seat covers are different,there are light fittings on the inside of the roof of the cab.Few have music system, few small hangings on the rear view mirror and some images or statues of god and goddesses as per the individual belief.Some have toys or floral displays.Images and statues of god are very common and you will see them even in private cars.

Mainly if the driver is Hindu ganpati statue will surely be there.These are to ward off evil and for protection.All the display show ones liking and unique aesthetic sense.Many are gaudy but they add colour to the drivers work environment.
Many displays become a topic of discussion between the passengers and drivers.Small toys and dolls attract children and bring a smile on the face of the passengers.
Some drivers even light essence sticks before they start work and some decorate with fresh flowers.
All this shows the importance of colour and design in human life.Colour plays a major role in Indian culture.
Everyone likes to work in a clean well done up space and for a taxi driver his cab is his workspace.

ZENTANGLE

Toady let me introduce you to a new art form called Zentangle.
I discovered this art form a few days ago and I am hooked to it.
You can do this anywhere and materials required are pen,paper and imagination.
In Zentangle you create images using repetitive patterns.
The art form helps to give vent to your creativity and increases your ability to concentrate and helps in relaxing.Although it require patience it is enjoyable and fun to do.
You can google search this art form and get inspiration to do designs of your choice.

Do try this art form which can be done while travelling in plane,on holidays anyplace anywhere.

 

     बादलों क॓ समुन्दर  पर उदत॓ हुअे

     मै सुरज से गुफ्तगु  कर रहि थी

     जब अचानक बादलों का  समुन्दर फट गया

     ओर धरतीन॓ सस्लाम अले कुम  कहा.
               

                    लिना पटेल