"Hiren Shah is a doctor by profession, collector by passion. His Houseum at Satyagraha Chhavni has a rare collection of priceless architectural works and artefacts that reflect the breathtaking grandeur of India as it once used to be."
By Ojas Mehta- Posted On Tuesday, November 25, 2008
That was 22nd Nov. 2008.
Debashish Nayak,Chief Advisor,Heritage Cell of Ahmedabad, was to visit 'Houseum',as a part of Heritage week celebration,which also included exploring personal/ home museums.[In addition to heritage walks/talks and workshops/seminars related to preservation and restoration of old monuments,and making common people participate actively in such a 
noble cause.]
Actually, it was planned that Ojas Mehta, Sr. correspondent from AM will cover this whole incidence live, and report the first-hand views and observations of Debashish.It would have been intersting to see 'Houseum' thro the eyes of this internationally famous historian, restorer and UNESCO approved advisor on Heritage issues of many Indian and foreign cities.He mentioned that Houseum must be one of the very few 'Live-in Museums'. His comments was quite inspiring and encouraging. However, instead of that interview ,the final article printed in AM turned out to be a photo essay, which is also quite impressive,and definitely more expressive .....
noble cause.]
Actually, it was planned that Ojas Mehta, Sr. correspondent from AM will cover this whole incidence live, and report the first-hand views and observations of Debashish.It would have been intersting to see 'Houseum' thro the eyes of this internationally famous historian, restorer and UNESCO approved advisor on Heritage issues of many Indian and foreign cities.He mentioned that Houseum must be one of the very few 'Live-in Museums'. His comments was quite inspiring and encouraging. However, instead of that interview ,the final article printed in AM turned out to be a photo essay, which is also quite impressive,and definitely more expressive ..... After all, one picture speaks more than thosand words!
It was quite a coincidence that on the same day,in another popular newspaper, Mr. Nayak's profile was portrayed as an individual who made the great impact in the community. Thus, 'the loss' was compensated, atleast to some extent!
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