| Sharada Diwedi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mumbai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Sydenham College |
| Occupation | Historian |
| Partner | Bhagirath Dwivedi |
| Children | Radhika Dwivedi |
Sharada Dwivedi is a Mumbai-based historian and researcher. She has authored several books on the history and culture of Mumbai (formerly Bombay). She is also on the panel on the Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee. Among her most famous works is Bombay, the Cities Within (1995).[1]
Dwivedi completed her schooling at Queen Mary's in Mumbai and then graduated from the Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics from the University of Mumbai. She then followed it up with a degree in Library Science from Mumbai University and training in reference work in Paris.[1]
Dwivedi subjects include art, architecture, interiors, heritage, conservation and the traditions of cuisine.[1]
| Book | Year |
|---|---|
| Bombay, the Cities Within | 1995 |
| Banganga, Sacred Tank | 1996 |
| Fort Walks | 1999 |
| Anchoring a City Line the History of the Western Suburban Railway and its Headquarters in Bombay | 2000 |
| The Jehangir Art Gallery | 2002 |
| The Victoria Memorial School for the Blind | 2002 |
In addition, she has written numerous articles on conservation and urban issues on Mumbai. Among the other books that she has authored include:[1]
She is actively involved in several conservation projects in Mumbai, and has served as a member of the Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee. She is a member of the Executive Committees of the Urban Design Research Institute (UDRI), the Kala Ghoda Association, and is a consultant to the Bombay Collaborative.[1]