Film

Junk Food: Why Migratory Gulls are Snacking on the Gujarati Gathiya

Every winter, gulls travel from faraway lands like Siberia and Alaska to warmer regions of India. In parts of Gujarat, they are getting hooked to a local fried snack — the gathiya

A Roundglass Sustain Film Directed by: Shatabdi Chakrabarti

Updated March 02, 2026

A Roundglass Sustain Film Directed by: Shatabdi Chakrabarti

Updated March 02, 2026

3 min watch

Every winter, gulls travel from faraway lands like Siberia and Alaska to warmer regions of India. In parts of Gujarat, they are getting hooked to a local fried snack — the gathiya

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About the Authors

Shatabdi Chakrabarti

Shatabdi Chakrabarti

is an award-winning filmmaker, photographer and writer, with over a decade's experience of working on stories of change. She works with organisations like WWF-India, RG Sustain, Barcroft Studios.

Sustain Team

Sustain Team

We are a driven group of people from diverse backgrounds, bound by an abiding love for India’s natural world.