Bangalore Events

We’re delighted to host a poetry workshop with Naomi George that explores how gendered expectations shape our emotions and how poetry can lead us beyond boundaries—past the pink and blue boxes, and into the full spectrum of human feeling. In this interactive Poetry Lab, participants will reflect on the ways our experiences of tenderness and fierceness have been shaped by cultural narratives of gender, and consider how poetry can help us rediscover and expand our language for emotion. Whether you’re a poet, writer, or a reader curious about the intersections of gender, feeling, and creative expression, this workshop is designed...

We’re delighted to invite you to an evening with Mani Rao and Dharini Bhasker, as we celebrate the launch of Kalidasa: Selected Poetry & Drama and So That You Know. These two books bring together voices from different times — Kalidasa’s evergreen drama and poetry in new translation, and Mani Rao’s own reflections on language, love, and memory. Join us for readings and conversation on poetry, translation, and the enduring pulse of the written word. Here are the details of the event:  Date: 30th October, ThursdayTime: 6:30 PMVenue: Champaca Bookstore, Indiranagar  Since seats are limited, we recommend you sign up...

How does a lived experience become the first lines of a story? How does a passing thought become a manuscript? Can a conversation inspire a feature film? 'Two lines become three', led by Naveed Mulki and Pankaj Singh is an exploration of the process behind narrative building. Join us for an interactive workshop that explores storytelling across formats. Learn how to identify a story, how to approach and construct it using the tools available, how to draw inspiration and more. Here are the Details of the Event:  Date: 25 October, SaturdayTime: 11 AM to 1 PMPrice: INR 799Venue: Champaca Bookstore,...

When children step into a story, they don’t just meet characters, they meet ideas that shape how they think. This November, Champaca is partnering with SkilLit Readers, a story-led skills lab, to launch the Emerging Readers Programme for children aged 6–9. This programme transforms books into springboards for reflection, expression, and connection, nurturing confidence, critical thinking, and creativity. In this first edition, children will explore the theme of inclusivity, engaging with books that open conversations about belonging, empathy, and courage. Our November–December batch will explore this theme through two wonderful books: Left-Out Paru by Bijal Vachharajani Manya Learns to Roar...

How do you create characters that feel real enough for readers to care about? If you’re working on a novel, short story, autofiction, or memoir, learning to make your characters interesting and convincing is key to drawing readers into your story. We’re excited to host a four-session online course with Mumbai-based author Unmana, designed to help you get to know your characters deeply and bring them to life on the page. This is an invaluable opportunity to learn and ask questions about the behind-the-scenes work of building characters. Here are the details for the online Course: Dates: Every Thursday from 20 November...