Urban Events
Unseen work, unheard stories: A convention on women and labour
A unique day-long initiative on February 29, 2020 to create a platform for women to honour and amplify their voices, their stories, and their knowledge. »
Month: February 2020
Urban Events
Kere Habba 2020: Celebrating Kaikondrahalli lake and its ecology
Workshops, photography trails, storytelling sessions, organic food, 5 km run and a lot of fun – this is what Kaikondrahalli lake festival witnessed. Special eco-friendly medals made of lake reeds were awarded to all runners! »
The BPAC blog
Bengaluru’s poor public transport utilisation needs urgent attention: B.PAC survey
Bengaluru took the top spot this year as the world’s most congested city with commuters expecting to spend an average of 71 per cent extra travel time stuck in traffic. According to the survey conducted by B.PAC, 33 % of the survey respondents said that they do not use public transport in Bengaluru becauseof lack of frequency.
First and Last Mile Connectivity to Public Transport in Bengaluru »
Whitefield Rising
Oorja for Whitefield Rising’s Bembala: Extending support to survivors of violence
Support women and children survivors of violence through group art show ‘Oorja’ at the Art Corridor Taj West End, Bengaluru from 23 February – 2 March 2020. »
Urban Events
Water Matters: Chennai’s interactive sustainability showcase
Water is wonderful. But water is limited. And fragile. Can we learn to become better stewards of water? Visit Watter Matters, Chennai’s interactive sustainability exhibition.
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Urban Events
A walkathon demanding more powers for BBMP
B.CLIP Alumni Association and Citizens for Bengaluru (CfB) are holding a walkathon on 15 February 2020 to seeking more powers to BBMP under the Bengaluru 2.0 initiative. »
Urban Events
Kaikondrahalli Kere Habba is back: Festival enters its sixth year
Kere Habba 2020, the annual lake festival at Kaikondrahalli lake is back! A sunrise to sunset event on 16 February filled with interesting activities throughout the day for all. »
Everyday City
The Chitra Santhe as an urban space
The annual Chitra Santhe was held on 6th January 2020 in Bengaluru this year. Since 2003, the festival has been celebrating traditional and contemporary art and making it accessible to the public. It has brought »
Urban Events
Attention aspiring writers: Creative writing programme from top authors
Would you like to learn how to become a better writer, a smarter reader and a sharper critic of your own work? Here’s your chance to apply for the next edition of Bengaluru’s famous writing program to be held over eight weekends starting June 27. Last date to apply May 31. Early bird discount up to February 14. »
Urban Events
ComplexCity: Mumbai’s celebration of urban diversity
Do we really know our city—beyond our favourite parks and gardens, theatres and cafes? Are we searching for ways to carve better spaces but unable to drive a concrete action plan? Do we act together »