Deepa's Jottings
How I applied for the renewal of my driving licence
My driving licence expires on 22 Oct ’19 (My 65th birthday falls on 23 Oct ’19). I found that I have to apply for a renewal within 30 days prior to its expiry, or do »
Month: September 2019
Blogs
Bengaluru students hold solidarity meet in support of Narmada Bachao Andolan
Students from Azim Premji University, Bengaluru gathered at their campus on September 17th to extend support to the struggle of Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA). What is happening to the 178 villages in Madhya Pradesh, waiting »
Blogs
Goddess and her magic broom: Glimpses of the world that women inhabit
After two successful shows – one in Amsterdam in March 2019 and the other in Bengaluru on August 24th at Courtyard Koota, Kengeri, the dance-theatre piece ‘Goddess and her Magic Broom’ will be performed at »
Whitefield Rising
A fun way to raise funds for a happy school
As the country observed Teacher’s Day, it was time to celebrate a fundraiser held recently in Bengaluru. The money collected through the first-of-its-kind initiative in Whitefield will help renovation of Government Lower Primary School at »
Peacocks, Palaces and Pavements
Thank you, Bengaluru
My time in Bengaluru is at its end. I could have never imagined how these ten weeks panned out the way they did. The fact that during this time frame I have ridden on the »
Blogs
Six Dead Queen and an Inflatable Henry: An all women production by Bangalore Little Theatre
Bangalore Little Theatre is ready to present our next production Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry (SDQ). Originally produced by Foursight Theatre Group, United Kingdom this popular play which has been produced worldwide by »
Urban Events
Experience cycling on the streets of Kannur
The Cannanore Cycling Club along with the Kannur Sporting Club is organising a ‘Bicycle Day’ on Saturday, 28th September 2019 to promote cycling in the city. ‘Experience Cycling on the streets of Kannur’ is the »
Blogs
Tagore’s play with a touch of Yakshagana
A non-Bengali friend (we both majored in English) once told me, “I want to read Chandalika (one of Tagore’s greatest plays) right now.” I looked hapless. I had a Bengali copy with me. Where would »