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Let the Shows Begin…Soon :)
We are happy to share a video with you all, helping introduce the EKATVA tour 2011-2012.Love and Peace.
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Meet Vishal…
“In Shankar Bhuvan, you can find any type of masti (mischief) you are looking for,” says Vishal’s father. “Liquor, gambling, fighting, foul language – It’s always going on in the streets.” The environment is hardly suitable for raising a family, … Continue reading
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Meet Asha…
Asha is tall, charismatic, and according to her teachers at the Ashramshala, very stubborn. A conversation with her is impressive, but lacks the innocence or candor you’d expect from a 13-year old girl. She has a film star-esque quality to … Continue reading
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Meet Sanjay…
When Sanjay’s father was in second grade, his teacher slapped him on the hand with a ruler one day for misbehaving. He never went back to school. “Because I was afraid of being hit again, I missed out on an … Continue reading
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Meet Krishna…
In her EKATVA journey, Krishna has learned about inner happiness and inner strength. “Helping others is the way to feel santosh (contentment),” the 11-year old says sagely. Krishna describes a young boy she met near Gandhi Ashram whose leg was … Continue reading
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Meet Devram…
When Devram begins to talk about his grandfather, there is a change in his body language. He sits on top of his hands, as though he is afraid someone will try to take them, and focuses his eyes ahead, on … Continue reading
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The New School Year, Ashramshalla, Education…
As we approach finishing the EKATVA show production over the next 3 months, we need to get prepared for the journey we will be taking this upcoming year with the kids: Performances, interactions and activities, practices and rehearsals, alongside the … Continue reading
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EKATVA Skype performance with Liecester UK – Indian Summer Festival
The groundbreaking Indian Summer festival in Leicester UK featured a live Skype linkage between the 16 children of EKATVA and kathak performers at the festival. The children interacted with Festival participants, artists and organizers, and learned about the Indian … Continue reading
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SLUMBER PARTY #2….YIPPEEEE!
I could only remember how exciting it was when we were younger to hold slumber parties with our friends. Well we had our second slumber party with our 16 kids, at my apartment. It was…well….a slumber party!!!! Taking showers, late … Continue reading
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Meet Bharti…
Bharti seems to have it all. She has the striking expressions of an actor, the grace of a dancer, and the potential to develop her girlish presence into one of a great performer. Yet something is lacking, holding her back … Continue reading
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Our Harmless Friends
Day before yesterday while we were in a circle of prayer, Asha starts cringing, crying and saying in a squeamishy voice, “nimesh sir, there’s a ‘jivdo’ (insect) on me, please, please, please get it off….please, help”…She was nearly in tears…I … Continue reading
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From on the Streets to a Loving Leader: Happy Birthday Bharat
About 17 years ago, Bharat was bootpolishing on the streets of Ahmedabad barefooted, raggedy clothed, trying to make a few cents to contribute to his family’s daily income. A family strapped with problems, he has grown a lot and has … Continue reading
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“We have a Surprise for you”…
So everyday for the past year or so, I give our children rickshaw or bus money to get back home after practice. There are people like Sanjay and Devram, who live in Jamalpur, which is quite far from the Gandhi … Continue reading
Meet Gaurang…
“Some people just have it in their blood,” said Bharatbhai, one of 12-year old Gaurang’s mentors at Manav Sadhna, as Gaurang rapped his fingers against the sides of the metal dholak, or drum. His head leaned to the left with … Continue reading
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Back From Break
Today was the first day back from break. Well really the kids have a two month vacation till the next school year…But we only gave our kids 10 days off…Back to the daily grind. 8am everyone reaches the Gandhi Ashram. … Continue reading
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Meet Chandani…
While playing barefoot in the Gandhi Ashram one afternoon, a thorn pierced the sole of Chandani’s foot. Her playmates carried her, short and petite, into the shade without difficulty. Her naturally glossy eyes gave the impression of tears as she … Continue reading
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