Bangalore Events — book discussion

Four Bangalore based poets are coming together to celebrate Atreyee Majumder's latest book of poems THE BOOK OF BLUE published by Red River. This evening is all about discussing poems, and what inspires these talented poets to write.  Join us for an interactive evening of poetry reading and conversations with poets Atreyee Majumder, Mani Rao, Tuhin Bhowal and Sourav Roy.  About the poets: Atreyee MajumderAtreyee Majumder is a poet and anthropologist based in Bangalore. Her first book of poems is now out from Red River titled The Book of Blue. Mani RaoMani Rao is the author of 12 books and...

Join us for a book launch of THE GREAT NICOBAR BETRAYAL and tune into the discussion between Pankaj Sekhsaria and Samar Halarnkar as they discuss the contemporary issues that threaten to destroy the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The book is a catalogue of the manmade catastrophe that lurks on the horizon, and the discussion promises to be an insightful one. THE GREAT NICOBAR BETRAYAL is a Frontline Publication.  About the speakers: Pankaj Sekhsaria is the author/editor of 6 books on the Andaman and Nicobar islands and has spent 20 years covering the region as a journalist. Samar Halarnkar an author, founder-editor of...

If you’re looking for new ways to engage with birds and birdwatching in particular, you're going to enjoy tuning into this session that we have planned at the bookstore! Aasheesh Pittie and the book's illustrator Sangeetha Kadur will be in conversation with Anita Mani of Indian Pitta Books. They will be discussing his latest book of essays- THE LIVING AIR.  THE LIVING AIR is a book that will make you want to get out and observe your city and surroundings in a whole new light, and offers a fresh perspective into birdwatching. It is the first book released by Juggernaut and Indian Pitta,...

Tune into Manish Gaekwad in conversation with Kavya Murthy as they delve into the pages of Manish's book THE LAST COURTESAN. Join us for an insightful discussion about this poignant memoir, where he shares his mother's remarkable tale of resilience in the kothas of Calcutta. Featured in our Champaca Book Subscription for April, this book garnered quite a lot of conversations and we are eager to hear your thoughts and address any questions you may have after reading this powerful narrative. Mark your calendars for this engaging conversation on Instagram Live! DETAILS  5 MAY, SUNDAY 12:00 PM, INSTAGRAM