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Dave (surname)
Dave (દવે; ) is a Gujarati Brahmin surname. This surname is common amongst the Audichya Brahmins hailing from the Indian state of Gujarat. Many Audichya Brahmins assumed this surname to indicate their expertise and mastery over two Vedas. This surname also denotes the Brahmin caste. It is derived from Sanskrit ' "(one who has studied) two Vedas" (via Middle Indo-Aryan ''duvea'' then Old Gujarati ''duve''). Notable people with the surname * Ashok Dave (born 1952), Indian Gujarati columnist and humourist * Balmukund Dave (1916–1993), Indian Gujarati journalist and poet * Eva Dave (1931–2009), Indian Gujarati writer * Jyotindra Dave (1901–1980), Indian Gujarati humourist * Harindra Dave (1930–1995), Indian Gujarati poet, journalist, playwright and novelist * Harish Krishnaram Dave (born 1953), Indian Gujarati poet and translator known as Harish Meenashru * Himmatlal Ramchandra Dave (1887–1976), Indian Gujarati writer and monk known as Swami Anand * Ishan Davé ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vedas
upright=1.2, The Vedas are ancient Sanskrit texts of Hinduism. Above: A page from the '' Atharvaveda''. The Vedas (, , ) are a large body of religious texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. There are four Vedas: the Rigveda, the Yajurveda, the Samaveda and the Atharvaveda. Each Veda has four subdivisions – the Samhitas ( mantras and benedictions), the Aranyakas (text on rituals, ceremonies, sacrifices and symbolic-sacrifices), the Brahmanas (commentaries on rituals, ceremonies and sacrifices), and the Upanishads (texts discussing meditation, philosophy and spiritual knowledge).Gavin Flood (1996), ''An Introduction to Hinduism'', Cambridge University Press, , pp. 35–39A Bhattacharya (2006), ''Hindu Dharma: Introduction to Scriptures and Theology'', , pp. 8–14; George M. Williams (2003), Handbook of Hindu Mythology, Oxford University P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harindra Dave
Harindra J Dave (19 September 1930 – 29 March 1995) was a Gujarati poet, journalist, playwright and novelist of the post-independence Gujarati literature. Life He was born on 19 September 1930 in Khambhra village in Kachchh District, Gujarat, India (then Cutch State). He was educated at the Samaldas College, Bhavnagar and later University of Bombay. Career He authored more than fifty works, including poems, essays, drama and fiction. ''Aganpankhi'' (1962), ''Madhav Kyayn Nathi'' (1970), ''Krishna ane Manav Sambandho'' (1982), ''Mukhvato'', ''Anagat'', ''Hayati'' (1978), ''Sang-Asang'', ''Lohi no Rang Lal'' (1981), ''Gandhi Ni Kavad'' (1984) are some of his works. His work ''Krishna ane Manav Sambandho'' (1982) is a monumental research work on Krishna theme. His novel ''Madhav Kyany Nathi'' was translated into Hindi by Bhanushankar Mehta as ''Madhav Kahin Nahin Hain'' in 1995. ;Journalism He was a journalist by profession He worked as a journalist with ''Janashakti'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raksha Dave
Raksha Dave (born 22 August 1977) is an archaeologist and TV presenter, and is the current President of the Council for British Archaeology. Early life and education Dave graduated with a degree in Archaeology from the Institute of Archaeology in London in 1999. Personal life In April 2017, Dave married Nigel Jeffries, who is a medieval and post-medieval pottery expert at the Museum of London. Career Dave worked with a commercial archaeological unit, primarily excavating in London with the Museum of London Archaeology Service. She also excavated at the World Heritage Site of Catalhoyuk in Turkey, and sites in Texas and Puerto Rico. Dave featured regularly on ''Time Team'' between 2003 and 2013 as a field archaeologist. She was a presenter on season 7 of ''Digging for Britain'', broadcast in 2018. She presented the BBC Learning Zone ''Ancient Voices'' programme on prehistory, broadcast in 2015, and co-presented ''Pompeii’s Final Hours: New Evidence'' for Channel 5. O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranchhodbhai Dave
Ranchhodbhai Udayaram Dave (9 August 1837 – 9 April 1923) was a Gujarati playwright, producer and translator. He is considered the father of modern Gujarati theatre and plays in Gujarati literature. Biography He was born on 9 August 1837 in a Brahmin family in Mahudha near Nadiad (now in Gujarat, India). He completed his primary education in Mahudha and moved to Nadiad in 1852 to study in English. He joined Law Class in Ahmedabad in 1857. He initially worked in Collector Office in Ahmedabad and later joined M/s Lawrence Company in Bombay in 1863 (now Mumbai) as a representative of Bahechardas Ambaidas, a businessman from Ahmedabad. He also worked as a representative of Gondal, Palanpur and Idar states in Bombay. He befriended Mansukhram Tripathi there. He was awarded Huzoor Assistant by Khengarji III of Cutch State and later appointed a minister (Diwan). He retired in 1904. He was the president of Gujarati Sahitya Parishad in the year 1912 in Vadodara. He was awarded Dew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narmadashankar Dave
Narmadashankar Lalshankar Dave () (24 August 1833 – 26 February 1886), popularly known as Narmad, was an Indian Gujarati-language poet, playwright, essayist, orator, lexicographer and reformer under the British Raj. He is considered to be the founder of modern Gujarati literature. After studying in Bombay, he stopped serving as a teacher to live by writing. During his prolific career, he introduced many literary forms in Gujarati. He faced economic struggles but proved himself as a dedicated reformer, speaking loudly against religious and social orthodoxy. His essays, poems, plays and prose were published in several collections. His ''Mari Hakikat'', the first autobiography in Gujarati, was published posthumously. His poem ''Jai Jai Garavi Gujarat'' is now the state anthem of Gujarat state of India. Early life Narmad was born in Surat, Gujarat on 24 August 1833 to Lalshankar and Navdurga. His family home in Amliran, Surat was destroyed in the great fire of 1837 but was later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mauli Dave
Mauli Dave (born 3 June 1987) is an Indian singer, actress, dancer, and television host. She was a contestant on Zee TV's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007. She was also a finalist in Sony Entertainment's Chalo America Boogie Woogie in 2004, and was crowned Miss Teen India Texas 2007. Mauli then decided to move to Mumbai at the age of 19 to pursue a career in music and acting. She hosted a family dance show on the Zee Network titled "Rock n Roll Family" in 2008, lead role in a Zoom Tele-Film "Ek Anhonee", participated in Fear Factor India: Khatron Ke Khiladi season 4 and emerged as the Runner-up. She is from Gujarat. She was seen in one episode of the Zee TV serial, ''Parrivaar''. Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007 When Saregamapa, a popular music reality show in India, announced to have auditions internationally in countries like America, Canada, UK, South Africa, U.A.E. and Pakistan; Mauli decided to audition to represent the USA. She went through five to six rounds of auditions in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makarand Dave
Makarand Dave, also referred as Sai Makarand Dave, was a Gujarati poet and author from Gujarat, India. Biography Dave was born in Gondal (now in Rajkot district, Gujarat) on 13 November 1922 to Vajeshankar Dave. After completing his school education in Gondal, he joined the Dharamsinhji College, Rajkot in 1940. He left studies in 1942 to participate in the Quit India movement of the Indian independence movement. In early life, he came in a contact with his spiritual teacher, Nathalal Joshi. He married an author Kundanika Kapadia in 1968. He moved to Mumbai later. He served as the editor of ''Kumar'' (1944–45), ''Urmi Navrachna'' (1946), ''Sangam'', ''Parmarthi'' magazines and ''Jai Hind'' daily. With his wife, he moved from Mumbai to Dharampur near Valsad in 1987 and established ''Nandigram'', an ashram for the welfare of tribal people as well as a spiritual centre. He was referred as Sai by Swami Anand. He died on 31 January 2005 at Nandigram near Vankal village in Vals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinjal Dave
Kinjal Dave (born 24 November 1999) is an Indian singer known for her work in the Gujarati music industry. Kinjal began singing at a young age and gained fame with her hit song "Char Bangdi Vali Gadi" in 2017. Since then, she has released many popular songs and has performed at various events in India and abroad. Kinjal is known for her traditional Gujarati folk music and has won several awards for her contribution to the music industry. Biography Dave was born on 24 November 1999 in Jesangpara, a village near Patan, Gujarat in Advaita Brahmin family. She debuted in music industry with her Gujarati song "Jonadiyo". Dave rose to prominence with her chartbuster song "Chaar Chaar Bangadiwali Gadi" released in 2016. She, her publisher RDC Media and studio Saraswati Studio were sued by Red Ribbon Entertainment and Kartik Patel (also known as Kathiyawadi King), a Gujarati singer from Australia, for copyright infringement. Patel claimed that the song is a copy of his original ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ketki Dave
Ketki Joshi Dave (born 23 June 1960) is an Indian actress. She has starred in many Gujarati and Hindi films including '' Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya'', ''Money Hai Toh Honey Hai'', '' Kal Ho Naa Ho'', and '' Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain''. She also has many television credits to her name, some of which are ''Nach Baliye 2'', '' Bigg Boss 2'', '' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' and '' Behenein''. Personal life Ketki was born on 23 June 1960 to the parents Sarita Joshi, an actress and Pravin Joshi, a theatre director. She has a younger sister Purbi Joshi who is also an actress An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), li ... and an anchor. She was married to the actor Rasik Dave, (widow on 30.07.2022) with whom she ran a Gujarati theatre company. Filmography Televisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kavin Dave
Kavin Dave (born 12 November 1984) is an Indian film and television actor. He works in Bollywood and Gujarati films. Dave made his big screen debut in the movie ''Mumbai Meri Jaan'' in 2008. This was followed by further successful films including ''My Name Is Khan'', ''I Hate Luv Storys'', '' Crook'', '' Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi'' and ''Kick''. Dave recently played the lead role in the film '' Bumboo''. After featuring in several television commercials for popular brands including Sprite, Vodafone, Dish TV, Fortune oil, Sil jam and Center shock, he landed a series regular role in the television sitcom ''Rishta.com''. Dave made his Tollywood debut with the Telugu film ''Money Money, More Money''. His instagram account is kavindaveofficial. Filmography * '' Scam 1992 - The Harshad Mehta Story'' (2020) - Rakesh Jhunjhunwala * ''Gujarat 11'' - Gujarati Film (2019) * Ishqedarriyaan (2015) *''Siyaasat'' (2014) - Qutubuddin Koka * '' 3 A.M.'' (2014) * '' Bey Yaar'', a Gujar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ishan Davé
Ishan Davé (born November 7, 1989) is a Canadian actor known for his roles in '' Rabbit Hole'', ''Kim's Convenience'', and '' Degrassi: The Next Generation''. His first acting job was as a teenager in the television series '' Renegadepress.com'', for which he was nominated twice for a Gemini Award. Davé lives in Toronto and is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada The National Theatre School of Canada (NTS, french: École nationale de théâtre du Canada) is a private institution of professional theatre studies in Montreal, Quebec. Established in 1960, the NTS receives its principal funding from grants .... He has performed in solo and group theatre shows, and was a member of the NAC English Theatre Ensemble.- Filmography Film Television References External links * 1989 births Living people Canadian male film actors Canadian male actors of Indian descent {{Canada-tv-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swami Anand
Swami Anand (1887 – 25 January 1976) was a monk, a Gandhian activist and a Gujarati writer from India. He was the manager of Gandhi's publications such as ''Navajivan'' and ''Young India'' and inspired Gandhi to write his autobiography, ''The Story of My Experiments with Truth''. He wrote sketches, memoir, biographies, philosophy, travelogues and translated some works. Biography Early life Swami Anand was born Himmatlal on 8 September 1887 at Shiyani village near Wadhwan to Ramchandra Dave (Dwivedi) and Parvati in Audichya Brahmin family. His father was a teacher. He was among seven siblings. He was brought up and educated in Bombay. At the age of ten, he left home in opposition to marriage and due to an offer by a monk to show him God. He wandered for three years with several different monks. He took a vow of renunciation while still in his teens, took on the name Swami Anand and became a monk with the Ramakrishna Mission. He also lived at the Advaita Ashram where he s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
