In his younger days, Alfred Hughes had been quite the Nineties revolutionary at his university in England, clad in faded army fatigues and smoking Cuban cigars. They called him Ché Freddo. His comradesinarms were Nido—Nitin—son of divorced Indian immigrants, and Eugenia—ardent admirer of Sylvia Plath, who believed that one had to sacrifice everything for a cause, be fearless in death. Into this mix came Anju Kale, of British Asian heritage, the only child of a disheartened Indian Marxist father and a submissive, but wealthy, English mother, and her entry into this tigh Read More..

“A land without a people, and a people without a land” is how the relationship between Palestine and the Jewish people was described by Christian writers in the 1800s. And the 20th-century history of the Middle East has largely been written through these eyes. But this film from Al Jazeera Arabic looks at Palestine from a different angle. It hears from historians and witness accounts, and features archive documents that show Palestine as a thriving province of Greater Syria and the Ottoman Empire at the dawn of the 20th century. Read More..

Verghese Kurien, the ‘Milkman of India’ was a spearhead of the White Revolution, orchestrating a grid of small-scale cooperatives to make India a self-sufficient producer of milk in the 1970s. The resounding success of the initiative revolutionised the system of dairy management in the country, along with bringing about systemic changes in rural social milieus, industries and developmental policies. This book charts Kurien’s journey as a precocious, misfit engineer in Anand, Gujarat, at the beginning of his career to his extraordinary achievements in dairy and agro-management Read More..

Jal neti also known as saline nasal irrigation, is one of the 6 "Shatkarmas" or yogic cleansing techniques known as Kriya. It is an ancient practice described in the hatha yoga scriptures Hatha Yoga Pradipika, gheranda samhita) which was used hundreds of years ago to reduce symptoms of cold, coff, asthama, bronchitis, migraine, epilepsy, anxiety, depression and tobacco addiction. This practice is highly beneficial to develop immunity against lung infections. It has immensely helped people of all ages. Anyone can practice it, and it`s easy to learn. In the modern day Read More..

In this book reading session, we will explore the larger sociological impacts of our current economic system as well as possible alternative transitions. We will deep dive into the fundamentals of the Gift Economy and the long-term social outcomes of living in an economy where one is free to take what they want and give what they can - here's an article to get you started. We will also explore active case studies in Bangalore such as the Gift Caravan by Bangalore Creative Circus. Here are a few things you can expect in this session: - Reading excerpts from a book called 'Sacred E Read More..

At a time when we are spoilt for choice on what to watch, the best movies don't make it to streaming. And nothing beats the communal experience of watching a movie together. Join us for the first (literally) Underground film club in the city.  At Underground Film Club we usually screen forgotten gems or underappreciated masterpieces. But for the first time we bring you an unreleased independent film - It's all In your Head, by young talented filmmakers from 1719 Film Factory. Don't miss out on this very special screening! Read More..

Join us for an inclusive and joyful gathering celebrating neurodiverse minds at the Neurodiversity Meet, hosted by Neurodiverse.in. This event is all about creating a warm, welcoming space where you can share, learn, and connect with neurodiverse folk. Here’s what we have lined up: 🌀 Fun icebreakers and games 🎨 Mindfulness session 🧠 Trivia 🎁 Something special We’ll also break into smaller groups for cozy, topic-based conversations. Come be part of this vibrant community, and let’s celebrate the beauty of thinking differently! Read More..

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Build -A- Book is a carefully curated skill-based workshop about bookmaking. The participants will experiment together and learn how to transform ordinary household objects to repurpose them into journals and notebooks, and experiment with other materials! Saachi will be sharing all tips and tricks that she has learned and gathered over her 5 years of experience and practice with the skill. She will also be working with the participants to sharpen their observation skills and imagination to help them customise notebooks and journals to suit their needs and purpose. Read More..

🌼 Community Coffee: Adulting & Bonds ☕ Are you navigating the world of adulthood and looking to build meaningful connections over a warm cup of coffee? Welcome to "Community Coffee: Adulting & Bonds," where the rich aroma of coffee meets the complexities of adult life! Whether you`re just starting your journey into adulthood or you`re well on your way, this event is designed to explore the challenges, victories, and bonds that come with growing up. Who is this for? Young adults seeking authentic connections Anyone in Bangalore looking for a supporti Read More..