People Called Ladakh is a window into the mystical and vibrant social fabric of the region; a conscious attempt to look at 'culture' both past and present, tangible and intangible, inherited and evolving-through people's everyday experiences. The thirty-two pieces included in the book look at its flora and fauna, soil and geology, textiles, trade and travel routes, as well as languages, rituals and practices. The fifteen contributors to this collection come from varied backgrounds: researchers, cultural practitioners, local architects, anthropology students, and a Buddhist nun. Capturing Ladakh through the lens of empathy, they give voice to a people who are actively combining traditional ecological knowledge with current sustainable practices.
An intimate testament to its enduring spirit, these essays show us that a land and its people are not two independent entities; they are joined by a vital force that makes Ladakh alluring to visitors from across the world.
Nisha Nair-Gupta is an architect, urban researcher and writer, and is currently a PhD research scholar in the Centre of Urban Science and Engineering at IIT-Bombay, Mumbai. She spearheads the publishing initiative, People Place Project, which has been invested in urban research, pedagogy and publication since its inception. As part of a publication initiative looking at creating literature, books, writing and media on urban consciousness, her responsibilities are editorial, creative and growth strategies. She has published five books as a curator and editor. Her current research works look at social spaces and urban mobilities, within the context of Southern urbanism. (nairnisha2306@gmail.com)
Shashi Velath
Shashi Velath is the CEO of Tinge of Green, an ecosystem enabler and builder within the sustainability solutions space. A renowned war and investigative journalist, he has earned prestigious awards such as the Ramnath Goenka Award and a Green Oscar. Transitioning into the social sector, he led international non-profits in fostering cross-sector collaborations and addressing complex societal challenges. With a passion for designing innovative strategies for sustainable development goals, Shashi now spearheads Tinge of Green's mission. The organisation focuses on fostering collaboration, innovation and growth within the sustainability sector through platforms, investments, partnerships, research support, policy advocacy, education and sustainability. (shashikumar.vk8@gmail.com)
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Biography (702)
Buddhist (544)
Cookery (167)
Emperor & Queen (565)
Islam (242)
Jainism (307)
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