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10 Facts About Sharada Dwivedi

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Sharada Dwivedi was an Indian author, historian and researcher.

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Sharada Dwivedi wrote several books on the history and culture of both India and Mumbai.

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Sharada Dwivedi was on the panel on the Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee.

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Sharada Dwivedi had great fascination for Victorian-era Mumbai and later in her life, she developed a great affection for the city's art deco stylings.

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Sharada Dwivedi completed her schooling at Queen Mary School, Mumbai, in Mumbai, and then graduated from the Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics from the University of Mumbai.

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Sharada Dwivedi follow this with a degree in Library Science from the same university and with training in reference work in Paris.

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Sharada Dwivedi was a member of the Executive Committee of the Urban Design Research Institute the KALA GHODA ASSOCIATION, and was a consultant to the Bombay Collaborative.

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Sharada Dwivedi died on 6 February 2012 in Mumbai, India after a brief illness.

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Sharada Dwivedi's writings covered subjects such as art, architecture, interiors, heritage, conservation and the traditions of cuisine and beauty.

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Sharada Dwivedi wrote numerous articles on conservation and urban issues on Mumbai.