Bangalore Events — book discussion

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Champaca Indiranagar, and what better way to kick it off than with an inspiring conversation between two extraordinary women who have made significant contributions in their respective fields: Harini Nagendra, a celebrated professor and author on ecology and sustainability, and Sharda Ugra, a renowned sports writer. They have also been a part of our journey and showed us their support since we started our first bookstore in 2020.  Harini Nagendra will be in conversation with Sharda Ugra. This conversation will take place on 5th April 2025 at 6 PM at our new Indiranagar store....

Reading is a very mindful and purposeful activity. No book is exempt from its social context. To make it a wholesome experience, one must also look at the character development, plot progression, hidden meanings and clues, and more. Our view and experience of the books is often strengthened when we collectively reflect and make meaning. SkilLit Readers is thrilled to partner with Champaca Bookstore to host an immersive workshop on Harini Nagendra’s THE BANGALORE DETECTIVES CLUB. Join us as we bring the story to life through interactive activities and delve into thought-provoking discussions about the book’s themes, characters, and your burning...

Join us for a very special conversation with Srikar Raghavan and Roopa Pai on Srikar’s book RAMA BHIMA SOMA. Here are the details of the event -  DAY - Sunday DATE - 23 March TIME - 11:30 AM Since seating is limited, we recommend you confirm your spot here. About the book - Rama Bhima Soma is an enterprise of translation and rediscovery, packed with stories and conversations. Marshalling a diverse range of literary and scholarly resources, framed through biographical sketches and immersive reportage, Srikar Raghavan’s genre-bending work of narrative non-fiction reanimates some pivotal moments in the making of modern...

We are excited to host Karthik Venkatesh and Vinay Kumar at our bookstore for a discussion around Karthik’s latest book 10 MAKERS OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION.  Here are the details of the event - DAY - SATURDAY DATE - 15 March TIME - 5:30 PM Since there is limited seating, we recommend you book your spot by clicking on this link. About the book - This book explores the lives of ten remarkable women and men who played pivotal roles in shaping the Indian Constitution. From challenging caste norms to advocating for freedom of speech, they contributed ideas that were significant...

We are delighted to host Urmilla Deshpande and Thiago Pinto Barbosa to discuss the book IRU-THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF IRAWATI KARVE. Anthropologist Usha Rao will be joining them on the panel. The details of the event are as follows - DAY - SATURDAY DATE - 22 FEBRUARY TIME - 6 PM Since there is limited seating, we recommend you book your spot here. About the book The book is a biography of Irawati Karve, the first female anthropologist in India. Her pathbreaking research into the Adivasis in Maharashtra, Assam, Kerala, Odisha and Bihar resulted in two seminal works, Kinship Organisation...