In celebration of Dyslexia Awareness Month this October, Giftolexia Solutions in collaboration with Atta Galatta is organizing a special event at Atta Galatta – The Bookstore, Bangalore, on 5th October. This initiative aims to raise awareness about dyslexia, focusing on the strengths of individuals with learning challenges and the importance of acceptance and support. 10 to 15% of people worldwide have some form of learning challenge. This program will shed light on how we can embrace their unique abilities and provide the necessary tools for success. Join us for an inspiring sessi Read More..

The author of hilarious books like Petu Pumpkin Tiffin Thief, Bookasura, Ramanujan: From Zero to Infinity and I Want a Pet, Arundhati Venkatesh will share what inspires her own writing and take you through the process of creating humorous books on deadly serious subjects.  How to: Work on a topic of your choice and draw from your own life and surroundings.  Come up with character traits, silly situations, witty dialogue and catchy titles. Keep the reader laughing and guessing at the same time.  Psst... The author will reveal never-before-disclosed tips and tric Read More..

Getting lost in a tribal village at night in Birbhum. Leading to the discovery of the true meaning of Tribal life. Watching the "Dhimsa" at a remote tribal village in Orissa. Understanding it to be the tribal way of renewal and healthy procreation.  Discovering Katyayani, an urban girl growing up among the tribals. A parents' decision to rear a child among the tribals. With the tribals at a camp on the fringes of the Eastern Ghats. The tribals adapting to other means of livelihood yet keeping their tradition intact. The Bonda Tribes. Exclusive tribal communities Read More..

What does identity and belonging constitute in the non-western city? Where do you find home? And what does fiction or non-fiction do for the contemporary city, particularly given the context of diaspora literature or literary production? Author Pallavi Narayan will be in conversation with author Milan Vohra to discuss Pallavi's books: the short-story anthology Singapore at Home: Life across Lines and the non-fiction work Pamuk's Istanbul: The Self and the City to highlight various perspectives of being in the city. They will highlight the pressures and delights of making, sustaining an Read More..

Over the years the Indian lunar calendar has been lost in translation. In this session, Neel, the co-founder of Coolture Designs takes you through a journey of understanding the lunar calendar using their unique calendar - Parva Darshini. Parva Darshini is a visual representation of the panchanga and cosmos from an Indian lens. Read More..

Have you heard of adventurers and explorers finding buried treasure? Have you ever found buried treasure yourself? Wouldn’t it be so exciting, to find your own hidden pot of gold? Well, author Vidya Varadarajan will help you with making and stowing away your own treasure, for you to discover later, in the form of a letter to your future self! Join us for this interesting and fun activity, as part of the launch of her book “The Mystery of the Graveyard Gold”! Read More..

Meet Amit Ranjan! An erudite poet and author, he has authored three books – The Knot of Juggernaut (Poetry, 2022), and Find Me Leonard Cohen, I’m Almost Thirty (Poetry, 2018); John Lang: Wanderer of Hindoostan, Slanderer in Hindoostani, Lawyer for the Ranee (Non-fiction, 2021). His upcoming books in 2024 are a biography of the 17th century Sufi prince Dara Shikoh; a poetry collection Monolithic Muse; and a collection of short stories. Join us at Atta Galatta on 30th March at 6.30 PM for an intimate and casual chat with him! Read More..

What does it mean to be a genius? Is it how much knowledge you have? It cannot be, because that's just information stored in your memory. Is it how creative you can be? Not true, because that's just imagination. Everything else that makes you smart, is just your ability for logic and reasoning.   So, what's a genius?   We think genius is when you can make the connection between them all. Just like the muscles in your body, your memory, imagination, and reasoning, are all abilities that get stronger with use. Imagine using them all together. To create something Read More..

Join us for an uproarious storytelling session featuring the delightful tale of "What`s for Lunch?". A pigeon, fed up with the same old millets, becomes a master of disguise pretending to be different birds to try new and exciting foods. But his comical escapades lead to some unexpected and spicy consequences! Will he find a way to satisfy his craving for new flavors? With laugh-out-loud moments, this tale is about persistence, curiosity, the joy of trying new things, and the comfort of known and familiar things. An exciting session that promises giggles and imagination at every t Read More..

Join author Nithya Sridharan for this fun session on financial literacy aimed at children, making it a first of its kind! Nithya grew up in Bangalore but currently resides in London, and has a decade's experience in Finance and Investments in her day job. This would be a perfect introduction for children aged between 7 and 11 years to learn all about financial responsibility in a fun and engaging manner. Join us at 11 AM at Atta Galatta, Indiranagar, on 24th February 2024! Read More..