Sharada Dwivedi
| Sharada Dwivedi | |
|---|---|
| Born |
c. 1942 Mumbai, India |
| Died |
6 February 2012 (aged 69-70) Mumbai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Alma mater | Sydenham College |
| Occupation | Historian |
| Known for | Historical books |
| Home town | Mumbai |
| Partner(s) | Bhagirath Dwivedi |
| Children | Radhika Dwivedi |
Sharada Dwivedi (c. 1942 – 6 February 2012)[1] was a Mumbai-based historian and researcher. She had authored several books on the history and culture of Mumbai (formerly Bombay). She was also on the panel on the Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee. Among her most famous works was Bombay, the Cities Within (1995).[2]
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.[2]
Books authored
Dwivedi subjects included art, architecture, interiors, heritage, conservation and the traditions of cuisine and beauty.[2]
| 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 |
| Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet, Indian Traditions in Beauty and Health | 2007 |
In addition, she had written numerous articles on conservation and urban issues on Mumbai. Among the other books that she has authored include:[2]
- Lives of the Indian Princes (1984)
- Reach for the Stars (1993) – the corporate history of Blue Star Ltd
- The Broken Flute (1994) – a children's novel
- The Maharaja (1999)
- A Celebration of Style (2000) Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosia.
She was 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.[2]
References
- ↑ Rediff
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Architecture - A Visual Interpretation of Photos taken by Rahul Mehrotra tecture from the Basel Mission Picture Archive". Archived from the original on 2008-07-14. Retrieved 2008-10-23.