Explore the intriguing dynamics of ‘My Subconsciously Feminist Father’ with author Yashika Singla in conversation with Nandita Bose. Join us on Friday, December 15th, at 7 PM for a thought-provoking dialogue on this captivating book. Don’t miss this insightful discussion! RSVP at publicity@alephbookcompany.com Read More..

On Saturday, 16th December, Mamathi Chari will be releasing her Kuttigal Kural book - an exhilarating and engaging set of books for children based on Thiru Valluvar’s Thirukkural. The series that revolves around the protagonist Gettikutti and their polar opposite Makkukutti brings the kural home to kids using devices such as stories, riddles, science experiments and so on. These are shared with Gettikutti by their Thaatha, Paati, Appa and Amma as a part of everyday life. Oh, Kuttivaal the doggie also becomes part of the family while Gettikutti lives the kurals on grace. She will also Read More..

Bas, Panch Minute is a collection of verses that capture the profound love, joy, and challenges that define the parent-child bond. Within these poems you will experience the nostalgia of childhood memories, their unbreakable support during times of uncertainty, and the transformative power of curiosity leading to a child’s growth. The poems capture the heart's language in its purest form from not just an adult, but also from a child’s perspective. And despite the different outlooks, how beautifully they intertwine! Yours is a world of limitations Mine, where possibilitie Read More..

What to expect: ●        90 Minutes of allowing our hands to show us what our heads don’t know ●        Drawing to discover ourselves and the world around us ●        Prompts, exercises and practices that will allow you to adopt drawing as a sustainable well-being practice The session will include but not be limited to: ●        Visual language as a way of seeing and communicating ●        Read More..

Mindtalk aims to create a community that will support mental wellbeing in all forms. We believe in arts being one of the most powerful mediums to achieve that. Speak your mind, sing your hearts out, lull us with poetry or enchant us with your stories. The mic is all yours. Express yourself. No judgement, we promise. We'll listen to you with the utmost attention. Read More..

Is religion fundamentally anti-human? If yes, what are the essential characteristics that make it so? The talk will explore the deleterious effects that religion has on a human being and comment on measures to counter these effects within one's own self. Read More..

Read A Kitaab is an unbiased community of Readers, Booklovers, writers and artists. We strive to provide the community an ecosystem with an online library, book discussions, author meet, book of the month, monthly meets, newsletters & much more... Read A Kitaab is a calm & comfort space to be yourself, to discuss books and life with no bars on age/gender/ethnicity/political views etc. Join us for this cozy December meet on 17th December to discuss what we read in 2023 and what are our Reading goals (if any) for 2024 Read More..

International storytellers Michael Harvey and Shereen Saif come together for an interactive performance lecture on mythology as a genre of storytelling. Weaving through ancient tales rooted in their respective cultures: Welsh and Indian, the performers open up a dialogue about mythology as a celebration of multiplicity and its relevance in our chaotic, modern world. Read More..

Atta Galatta and Niyogi Books warmly invite you to the launch of Niyogi Books’ latest children’s imprint, Perky Parrot! The Carrot Soup by author and chef Sadaf Husain, Solar System in Verse by Biman Nath, Living in Dreamtime by Usha, and Wayel Kati by Linthoi Chanu – all books published under the Perky Parrot Imprint – will be launched as part of the event. Theatre troupe Bhandutvas will perform two entertaining plays for children, and author Biman Nath will conduct a space workshop and quiz. Come to Atta Galatta with your families for an evening of festive fun! Read More..

On December 8th, 2023, Anil K.V. will debut as an author with the launch of his first book, 'Amour in the Wanderlust.' Read More..