In an unnamed town lives Nena. Water burns her skin, to the extent that she can neither drink it nor bathe in it. She speaks several languages and still grieves about the books that were her childhood companions—that her heartless brother had thrown into the river. And she exults in telling stories about her late husband’s affairs—with a laughter that precludes sympathy. Then, in her seventies, she embarks on a journey to track down all her husband’s lovers. The narrator, a boy of seventeen, whom she calls Tata accompanies her on this mission. By journey’s end, Read More..

"एक किताब हमारे भीतर फैल जाती है वृक्ष सी, असंख्य बीजों की सम्भावना लिए. हम सब संतान है किसी न किसी किताब की" - हेमन्त देवलेकर Despite the unexpected detours, "Aafatnaama" is finally getting its long overdue "Book Launch" . Life threw some curveballs our way, causing cancellations, controversies, delays, heartburns... but at a poet's hand, each obstacle became a verse Read More..

A month into the new year, we present an exciting evening as part of the Yati gati series with Karuna Sagari - மன வெளி - Mana veli - The mind’s expanse. The mind is often compared to a monkey as it oscillates between the past and the future. Despite its tendency to brood, distract and doubt, the mind is vast like the skies. The ability of the mind to imagine and manifest, to love and endure, and to reflect and revitalize makes human beings human. Karuna Sagari will present an evening of Bharatanatyam featuring sacred and secular literature from the tevaram and the San Read More..

Dwelling on new possibilities, Risking Delight explores poetry juxtaposed with joy and despair, sound and language, body and movement, thought and discovery, then life and death, via means of close-reading as guided by the legacy of the poet, Jack Gilbert. Recipient of the Deepankar Khiwani Memorial Prize 2022 and Longlisted for the 2024 TOTO Funds the Arts Award for Poetry, Tuhin Bhowal’s poems and translations appear or are forthcoming in Bad Lilies, Poetry at Sangam, Oxford Anthology of Translation 2022, Commonwealth Writers UK, Parentheses Journal, an Read More..

In this latest version of our show we will try to decode some of the most famous Urdu ghazals of all time. The nuances of subject matter and linguistics will be discussed in great detail. We will cover the genre of Urdu/Persian Ghazals from the perspective of an ordinary reader/listener. This session will hold a great value of those who love the genre but overwhelmed by the intricacies of the language itself. Read More..

Goa’s magnetism and its promise of a relaxed, almost bohemian lifestyle, have always attracted admirers and colonizers. Covid-19 brought hordes of them to town―Michelle Mendonça Bambawale was one of them. In June 2020, Michelle found herself moving to the 160-year-old house she had inherited in Siolim, a village in North Goa, with her human and canine family. In this memoir, she confronts her complex relationship with her Goan Catholic heritage and explores themes of identity, culture, migration, stereotypes and labels, all while uncovering some of the uncanniest legends that pe Read More..

Jayant Patwari is not your typical teenager, he`s a National Award-Winning Kidpreneur, Illusionist, Author and he`s only 13 years old! Recognized as one of the world`s youngest talents to wear the triple hat Deccan Herald described him as a "prodigy". He is a self taught illusionist, who will baffle the audience with chopping off audience`s head, floating objects, reading blindfolded and more. About Prashant Rao: Prashant Rao is a hand shadowgrapher who has performed at venues the world over. He carries forward the legacy of his renowned father, Prasanna Rao, a pioneer of this Read More..

Welcome to a session exploring the basics of Sketching, such as observation, perspective, and composition. Naheed, an educator for over 20 years, believes in unique approaches to enhance creativity among young learners. Let’s begin our infinite journey of artistic expression. This session is meant for children between the ages of 6 and 14. For tickets, please write to naheed.azmathulla@gmail.com Read More..

🚀🌈 Exciting STEAM Playdate Alert with a Valentine`s Day Twist! 🌟 Join us for a thrilling adventure into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) at our upcoming playdate on February 10th, from 11 am to 1 pm at Atta Galatta, Indiranagar! 🎉✨ 👩‍🔬 Unleash the scientist in your child with Valentine`s Day-themed activities: 1️⃣ Create your own unique perfume for that special someone 🌺💖 2️⃣ Build a candy dispenser – a sweet engineering challenge for a sweet holiday 🍬� Read More..

Social Dancing is a fantastic way to connect, relive and explore. There are so many styles like Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Urbankiz, Tango, Jive, Zouk and many more * About Artist: Praveen, Urbankiz - one of the most sought-after Urbankiz Artists in Asia travelled across 10+ countries and has shared his knowledge and passion for Social Dancing. Also travelled to almost all social dancing cities of India and ultimately join his social dance universe - “Urban Kiz Universe” *About Event: - 1hr Workshop to learn basics of social dancing - Practise time to what you have lea Read More..