Our emotions and memories are intrinsically related to the food we eat and the genre of food literature combines them in a way that helps us connect not only to our past and our present, to different cultures, and communities, values and rituals, events both life-changing and mundane but to each other as well. So, if viewing the world through the lens of food and literature interests you, then join us to begin a dialogue on “Food in Indian Literature” and to celebrate those stories and their diversity. Each month with Prachi Grover, we will be reading our way through several pow Read More..

What about some Filter Coffee and Unfiltered conversations on a fine Sunday morning? Listeners Circle is an initiative to facilitate listening without judgment, hence giving a safe space for anyone to speak their heart out without the fear of judgment. We at Listeners Circle are committed to building a community where there are no unsaid words, held back emotions and buried feelings because of the fear of being judged. After 50+ Editions of Tell your Story, Listeners Circle relaunching a lighter format - Coffee and Conversations! Coffee lightens us up. Coffee gives us clarity. Coff Read More..

How does the content you consume shape your thoughts, decisions, and behavior?
Are you curious about the root causes of human behavior?
Do you want the freedom to challenge every statement and engage in an open discussion?
Looking for unbiased answers to your toughest questions? Join us for an interactive Q&A-based session that encourages critical thinking and questioning! This session is part of #MyConsumptionMyResponsibility, an initiative by Simon Jakkam aimed at raising awareness about how infor Read More..

Ah, friends. And friendships! We remember our childhood friends with glee. We can recount endless stories about how we all stole mangoes and climbed unruly trees. But adult friendships? Somewhere, we quiet down. What is so hard about making friends in adulthood? Is it the intimacy of having other responsibilities? Yet, friendships are known to be one of the greatest determinants of happiness in life. Somehow, we let that flail. This conversational space is to rekindle friendships. To think of the ones who nourish us. To talk about what prevents us from forming deep, intimate relationship Read More..

"Sawubona" a Zulu Greeting meaning, "We See You". At Bougainvillea Circles you are offered a space to be heard, seen, welcomed as you are. A non-judgmental, safe, trusted space where you are free to be all that you want to be. Nothing More, Nothing less. No Restrictions, no judgements, just an intimate group of people looking for a space to be real. A space where we`re all less alone for a little while. Where we are seen, how we want to be seen. Conversations, Connections, Community of Compassion. All that makes the world go round, after Love of course! Remember  - Read More..

For hard-core Potterheads age 12 and above! Get into the minds of the characters, ferret out the intricacies of the plot - enter the wizarding world and share your thoughts and insights! Will help if you have read all the Harry Potter books - this discussion will be based only on the books and not the movies. The event is curated by Lahe Lahe Caravan and is being hosted at Atta Galatta. Read More..

The BWW Short Story Community This month we will discuss the short story Fire Rain from Heart Lamp: Selected Stories by Banu Mushtaq. What this is: This is a ticketed, curated literary and community event, presented by Bhumika Anand from the Bangalore Writers Workshop, where we will do a deep-dive analysis and discussion of a short story. You get to join a reading community where you will get to read a pre-chosen short story a month. You get to examine the story in terms of its literary merit, yes, but also in terms of writing craft and context, which will be very useful if you Read More..

Did you know blood stains fade with a water wash? Or that you might sync with your mother? Or periods were never meant to be painful? These are just whispers of the stories we're here to share. Not clinical numbers, but the real, raw experiences of you, of our community, of us. This is a space to curate and create together. To talk openly, to listen deeply. Because there's no single solution, no one-size-fits-all. Discover your unique way to embrace your feminine. This is your journey, and we'll facilitate it together. Ruyii is a community space where we explore the depths of Read More..

Do you crochet through your queer crises? Doodle during your polyamorous epiphanies? Just want a soft lil corner to exist and make stuff? Well, guess what? We gotchu. Beyond Monogamy presents: Yarn and Yearned! A free Queer Polyamorous Art Meetup for all queer folks who wanna vibe, create, connect, and maybe finally finish that crochet project (no judgment if you don’t). We’re setting up a cozy lil art nook at Atta Galatta (the space next to the cafe!) on 20th April, from 5 PM to 8 PM. Expect yarn, conversation, and the kind of chill where showing up just as you are is Read More..

No agenda. No icebreakers. Just a cozy space, kind people, and time to just be—draw, journal, knit, doodle, zone out... whatever feels good. 💭🖍 We’ll have some optional art stuff, quiet corners, and probably a bit of wholesome chaos too. Bring a project or just bring yourself. That’s more than enough. This space is exclusively for LGBTQIA+ folks. We haven’t opened it up to allies just yet—thank you for understanding. 🏳‍🌈 🌈 Spots are limited—sign up! Read More..