Discover the heartwarming and insightful world of Citizen by Descent with author Kritika Arya. Citizen by Descent is a captivating collection of autobiographical essays exploring themes of home, mental health, identity, and the unique experiences of a third-culture kid. Born in Dubai, educated in the UK, and now living in India, the book chronicles a life in constant motion, searching for roots amidst the journeys. Each essay is brought to life by stunning illustrations from a diverse group of international artists. Through introspective essays set in different homes, the book offers a r Read More..

Bangalore Storytelling Society (BSS), estd. in 2013, is a not-for-profit collective of Professional Storytellers in Bangalore, who work towards reviving, nurturing and promoting the art of Oral Storytelling in the community and in the contemporary context. Bengaluru Storytelling Festival (BeSt Festival) is a yearly event that was started by team BSS in the year 2018, with the aim of giving a wholesome story experience for the storylovers of Bengaluru. This year is the 6th edition of the BeSt fest and we proudly present to you the following events at Atta Galatta: Story Mania Tap Read More..

Are we part of our land or is our land part of us? Join Bangalore Storytelling Society for a Tapestry of Tales. This is an evening of oral stories of Professions and Heritage woven together; exploring the rich tapestry of culture, history, and nature. Celebrating Karnataka’s diversity and heritage in crafts, cuisines, conservation and culture, BSS brings to you a Tapestry of Tales. To weave this beautiful tapestry, we have Vrunda Sekhar, who will give a peek into the world of Ilkal weaves, Monika Manchanda, who will bring in the aroma of food stories in Bangalore, Krithi Karanth, Read More..

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..