2023 Archive
Poets
Aekta Khubchandani
Aman Akshar
Anukrti Upadhyay
Anuradha Singh
Anuradha Venkatraman
Aparna Chivukula
Aparna Rayaprol
Arathi HN
Arundhati Ghosh
Bhumika Anand
CK Meena
Gurupriya Atreya
Hariprasad Chaurasia
Humra Quraishi
Javed Akhtar
Jaya Pathak Srinivasan
Jerry Pinto
K Satchidanandan
Karthik Hebbar
Kinshuk Gupta
Kumudha Chandrasekaran
Lovely Goswami
Maalavika Sundar
Maithreyi Karnoor
Maitreyee B Chowdhury
Maria Goretti
Megha Rao
Mehak goyal
Mita Vashist
Mohit Kataria
Neelesh Raghuvanshi
Nishi Jagavat
Padmavati Rao
Prabal Kumar Basu
Praveen Kumar
Prerna Gill
Ramesh Karthik Nayak
Reena I Puri
Sandeep Shikhar
Sathya Saran
Shikha Malaviya
Shilpa Mudbi
Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan
Shubha Mudgal
Shweta Prachande
Sohini Basak
Sophia Naz
Sourav Roy
Syam Sudhakar
T Sumathy
Tanuja Chaturvedi
Urooj
Uttaran Das Gupta
Vedanth Bharadwaj
Vidhya Subramanian
Vinod Das
Yogesh Maitreya
Zilka Joseph
Schedule
Saturday 5th August 2023
10:00 AM
Lamp Lighting
10:15 AM
Breath of Gold
Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia with Sathya Saran
11:15 AM
Lal Ded, She of the Four Names
Mita Vashisht
12:00 PM
Hasya Rasa
Jerry Pinto Also Laughs
12:45 PM
Prem Pujari - Poetry of Goldie & Dev's Moving Images
Tanuja Chaturvedi
01:30 PM
Southern Bells
Arathi HN, Ramesh Karthik Nayak, Syam Sudhakar, T. Sumathy
02:30 PM
Anandibai Joshee, A Life in Poems
Shikha Malaviya with Prerna Gill
03:00 PM
To the Moon and Back
Maria Goretti with Sathya Saran
03:45 PM
When Poets Turn Editors
Prerna Gill and Sohini Basak
04:15 PM
One Song, Many Stories
Anuradha Venkatraman, Karthik Hebbar, Praveen Kumar and Shweta Prachande with Akhila Krishnamurthy
05:15 PM
Who Dares Critique the Poet?
Kinshuk Gupta and Uttaran Das Gupta
06:00 PM
| Embodying Folk Through Prose
Shilpa Mudbi
06:30 PM
Shh! Poetry Jury at Work
Aparna Rayaprol, CK Meena and Prabal Kumar Basu
07:15 PM
Women, Sexuality and Song
Shubha Mudgal in conversation with Humra Quraishi and Maitreyee B Chowdhury
Sunday 6th August 2023
10:00 AM
Let's Talk Lullabies
Gurupriya Athreya and Vedant Bharadwaj with Akhila Krishnamurthy
10:45 AM
Jadunama
Javed Akhtar with Humra Quraishi
11:45 AM
| Hashiye Ke Pare
Jaya P Srinivasan, Mohit Kataria, Padmavathi Rao, Sandeep Shikhar and Sourav Roy
12:15 PM
When Marathwada Was Burning
Yogesh Maitreya with Uttaran Das Gupta
12:45 PM
Poems in Progress
Aekta Khubchandani, Anukrti Upadhyay, Aparna Chivukula and Urooj
01:30 PM
No Borders For Me
K. Satchidanandan with Syam Sudhakar
02:15 PM
Poems on Your Timeline
Megha Rao, Mehak Goyal and Nishi Jagavat with Anukrti Upadhyay
03:00 PM
Womenspeak
Maithreyi Karnoor, Sophia Naz and Zilka Joseph
03:45 PM
| Kobita r Golpo
Arundhati Ghosh and Prabal Basu
04:15 PM
It's Time to Rhyme
Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan with Reena I. Puri
04:45 PM
| Sukhanvar
Aman Akshar
05:30 PM
| Abhi Bilkul Abhi
Anuradha Singh, Neelesh Raghuvanshi and Vinod Das with Lovely Goswami
06:15 PM
Of Wanderings Within
Kumudha Chandrasekharan and Vidhya Subramanian with Sourav Roy
07:15 PM
Maalavika Sundar in Concert
Workshops
Saturday 5th August 2023
10:00 AM
The BWW Beginner's Mind (Shoshin) Poetry Workshop - Bhumika Anand
Shoshin is a concept from Zen Buddhism meaning 'beginner's mind.'
Description:
It refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying, even at an advanced level, just as a beginner would. In this workshop, we'll explore poetry with a fresh lens while learning about key concepts that make for good poetry through discussion and activities.Bhumika Anand is the Founder and Director of Bangalore Writers Workshop (BWW). BWW is the first-of-its-kind writing and storytelling school established in Bangalore, India since 2012. BWW fosters the creative mind and encourages a community of writers.
Language: English
Age: 18+
Ticket Charge: Rs. 1000
10:00 AM
Redefine success with poetry
A facilitated workshop by Tania and Ansar
Description:
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at poetry but felt like it was not your cuppa chai? Here's a poetry facilitation workshop which invites everyone to join us and create a poem together. Facilitated by Dream a Dream's facilitators Tania and Ansar, this 2-hour interactive session will help you tap into your imagination and spark your latent creativity through poetry. It is an opportunity to reflect on your own definition of success as you connect with yourself and others, reimagining the way we gather and learn.Language: English, Kannada, Hindi
Age: 16+
Ticket Charge: Rs. 1000.
01:45 PM
| Sabad: Hindi Poetry Workshop - Neelesh Raguvanshi
Description:
During this workshop, well-known poet Neelesh Raghuvanshi will discuss the creative process in detail, which will set aspiring poets on the path for developing greater sensitivity and imagination. Through guided writing exercises, the participants will also develop newer perspectives of seeing the world around them more poetically. Neelesh Raghuvanshi is a well-known poet who lives in Bhopal. Her poetry collections include 'Ghar Nikasi', 'Pani Ka Swad', 'Antim Pankti Mein', 'Kavi Ne Kaha', and ''Khidki Khulne Ke Baad'. She has also written two novels- 'Ek Kasbe Ke Notes' and 'Shahar Se Das Kilometer'. Besides poetry and novels, she has also written plays for children and screenplays for various tele-films. Her poems have been translated into several Indian and foreign languages. She works at Doordarshan Centre, Bhopal.Language:Hindi
Age: 16+
Ticket Charge: Rs. 500
Sunday 6th August 2023
10:45 AM
Unmess That Poem - Jerry Pinto
Description:
Bring along a poem you have struggled with and Jerry Pinto and the Hive Mind will take a look. It is an exercise in trust, yes, and an exercise in vulnerability but we shall all rely on the kindness of strangers. What you might take away from the workshop is a sense of what might be wrong with the poem, what might be right with it or just the experience. Jerry Pinto has two books of poems to his credit: “Asylum and Other Poems” and “I Want a Poem and Other Poems”, and both books are available from Speaking Tiger. He has more than 40 years of teaching experience.Language: English
Age: 18+
Ticket Charge: Rs. 1000
2:00 PM
Songs of Shravana - Shilpa Mudbi
Description:
This workshop welcomes the participants to experience the bhajan culture of North Karnataka. Every year, Temples across North Karnataka come alive with bhajan songs and tattva padas that carry rich folk traditions of the region. These songs carry philosophies of the community, life lessons and celebration of the season. In this introductory session facilitated by Shilpa Mudubi, you will learn a few bhajan songs and also get a gateway peak into the folk traditions and rituals of North Karnataka. Shilpa Mudbi Kothakota is an artist currently living in Kalaburgi. Born and brought up in Bangalore, she graduated in Media Arts and production from Sydney, Australia. She has been in the field of social justice as a social activist and media consultant with NGOs working on youth, women and child rights. She taught Documentary filmmaking in Mount Carmel College, and has worked at Ranga Shankara Theatre Bangalore as a Program Coordinator. She is the Co-founder of Urban Folk Project, a collective that looks that collating of folk knowledge systems of North Karnataka. She has been a Karnataka Janapada Academy member for the three years 2019 to 2022. She is currently on the Academic Advisory Committee of the IGNCA, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Bangalore.Language: English
Age: 12+
Ticket Charge: Rs. 1000
4:00 PM
How to Write a Short Story - Jahnavi Barua
Description:
Beginnings and endings, characters and conflicts -- learn all there is to know about how to create the perfect short story from acclaimed author Jahnavi Barua. Jahnavi Barua is an award- winning writer and her books, Next Door, Rebirth and Undertow have won the Author Award, the Kalinga Literary Prize and been nominated for the Commonwealth Prize, Man Asian Literary Prize and the JCB prize. She has also judged the last Commonwealth Short Story Prize.Age: 12+
Ticket Charge: Rs. 500
For Children
Saturday 5th August 2023
10:30 AM
The Dragon Rock: Aarti Kathpalia
Description:
A village is having the worst summer ever, will the dragon help the villagers by bringing in Rain?Genre: Puppetry
11:00 AM
Bharrtt....what?: Padmalaya Dance Foundation Ensemble
Description:
A session where tales, movements, music and reality unravel through the magic of bharatanatyam. Get ready for giggles, grand expressions, and a whole lot of dancing delight!Genre: Dance Movement
11:30 AM
We All Need a Friend!: Studio Niyet
Description:
One day a little cat felt very lonely. So he started looking for a friend. The cat goes on a quest with an acquaintance whom he meets on the way, but maybe the answer was always right in front of him.Genre: Book Reading and Activity
12:00 PM
Where is Mr. Thookam: Janan Abir
Description:
Pattu wakes up in the night to find Mr. Thookam gone! She reaches out to Akka with her fears, and the two sisters set out to find Mr. Thookam. But where is he? Is he hiding?Join us for a fun book reading session and let’s find Mr Thookam together! This 30 minute interactive session hopes to address children’s night time fears with giant scoops of wonder, humour and fantasy.
Genre: Activity with Illustrator
12:30 PM
Clay Stories: Priya Muthukumar
Description:
Patting, pulling, pushing and poking.....working with clay can be fun. Storytelling boosts imagination and encourages creativity. What if we combine the two, exploring-clay & storytelling ? That is exactly what 'CLAY STORIES' is all about!Join storyteller Priya Muthukumar of Storipur to listen to some interesting tales hiding inside a ball of clay. Priya will narrate stories from here & there while simultaneously rolling and moulding a ball of clay. This unique, new interactive fun session will introduce children to unlimited possibilities. Let's roll our clay & craft our story !
Genre: Clay Based Storytelling
01:00 PM
Rhythmic Fusion - Where Dance and Music Converge: Aparna Mudiyanur
Description:
Hey kids! Get ready for a double dose of dance excitement with Aparna! First, we'll explore the magic of fusion dance, blending styles together. Then, we'll add a colorful twist as we dance with scarves, making it a memorable and fun-filled session. Don't miss out on this dance extravaganza!Genre: Dance Movement
02:30 PM
A Walk in the Jungle: Rachna Chhabria
Description:
Come walk with me in the jungle. Make friends with several animals and solve their problems.The author will read animal stories from her book ‘Chaos in the Jungle and other Stories' followed by a jungle game with the children.
Genre: Book Reading and Activity
03:00 PM
World of Gruffalo: Deepika Sharma
Description:
Let’s dive into the magical world of Julia Donaldson's Room on the Broom and Gruffalo. An active storytelling with lots of interactive and musical elements for the children.Genre: Theatrical Storytelling
03:30 PM
It's Time To Rhyme: Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan
Description:
With offerings from sonnets in iambic pentameter, to limericks, acrostics, and villanelles, It’s Time to Rhyme is the perfect introduction to the joys of poetry for readers of all ages. Using ingenious examples, Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan explains the fun world of verse while inviting children to use their creativity and write their own poems. Whether you’re a young reader interested in knowing how poetry works, a parent looking for an entertaining way to explore the form with your children, or a teacher looking for a unique text to introduce students to the basics of verse,Genre: Book Reading
04:00 PM
Kyokan – The Joy of Kamishibai: Ramya Srinidhi and Raghavendra K
Description:
Indulge in an immersive experience of Kamishibai, a venerable street storytelling tradition originating from Japan. Prepare to be enthralled as verses and narratives spring to life, transcending time and space with their vibrant presence accompanied by live music.Genre: Japanese Storytelling
04:30 PM
Mime: Bhandutvas
Description:
Join us for a mime performance! Watch as the funniest of stories unfold- all with no sound! How you ask? Come experience this through the magic of mime.Genre: Mime
05:00 PM
COVID Thief Escapes: Jayant Patwari
Description:
Daring escapes from a locked airtight canvas bag, sword slicing through a young boy-these are feats dared to be performed only by adults. But this time, the tables have turned upside down with the arrival of 12-year-old stage illusionist– Jayant Patwari. Brace yourselves to be amazed by him where the impossible is possible!Genre: Magic Show
Sunday 6th August 2023
10:30 AM
Clowning: Bhandutvas
Description:
Spend your morning enjoying a series of acts by the goofiest clowns in town! Multiple short performances followed by lots of audience interactions will ensure you're rolling on the floor with tears of laughter running down your face.Genre: Clowning
11:00 AM
The Boy Who Wore Bangles: Riddhi Maniar Doda
Description:
A story performance about a little boy who wants to wear bangles, just like his sister but his father forbids him from wearing them. The conversation that the boy has with his grandmother that festive night opens up the topics of gender fluidity, individuality and acceptance.Join the author for an interactive discussion on gender norms followed by a storytelling session with character dolls, peppered with cultural dance moves.
Genre: Book Reading and Activity
11:30 AM
Tales-n-Tunes: Shubha Das
Description:
An interactive session where tales & tunes mingle to create melodies in the jungle!Genre: Musical Storytelling
12:00 PM
A Pair of Twins: Kavitha Mandana
Description:
What does a BEST Friend look like? The girl next door or the boy who shares your school bench? Your patient grandma, or the Uncle who always agrees to play gully cricket? Best friends can also have four legs and a tail...AND a trunk! Let's explore that kind of friendship, between a young girl and an elephant in the story 'A Pair of Twins'.Genre: Book Reading and Activity
12:30 PM
Get goofy with Garima: Garima Mishra
Description:
A session that invites kids to be their goofiest, silliest selves. No rules, just fun and embracing all our weirdest, wildest ideas!Genre: Theatre
01:00 PM
The Potty Princess: Toulou
Description:
Join Toulou in her fun-filled book-reading session accompanied with a bit of acting, a bit of dance, a bit of singing and lots of mad and crazy. Because the script demands it! Toulou will be accompanied by two kids who insist on performing with herGenre: Book Reading and Activity
02:30 PM
Stories and Stretches: Aditi Chandrasekhar
Description:
Join author Aditi Chandrasekhar for an afternoon of listening to stories and moving through stretches as you get ready to unwind this weekend. Wear comfortable clothes and carry a bottle of water, and you're all set for the session!Genre: Book Reading and Activity
03:00 PM
Silly Billy Mimes: Suhasini Seelin
Description:
Embrace your inner silliness with some fun mime and drama based activities. Explore how your voice, sounds, gibberish, movement and props are used to create poetry in motion.Genre: Mime
03:30 PM
Animal Friends in Every Place: Scharada Dubey
Description:
Where do we meet animals, and what do they mean to us in our daily lives? Stories, anecdotes, and incidents that remind us of our fellow inhabitants on Planet Earth, and the delight and responsibility they bring.Genre: Book Reading and Activity
04:00 PM
We, the Children of Today: RangManchers
Description:
Have you seen or experienced the world the way children do? Especially the world today - which has changed and evolved so much!We, the children of Today see so many choices, wonder why we can't play in the mud, see animals go extinct, have to choose between carrots and icecreams, ask not to be compared with our friends, wonder what it would be like if the world was different..
Genre: Poetry Performance
04:30 PM
Patta Animals and Mythical Forests: Swarnavo Datta
Description:
Long ago in the mythical forests of the North East, lived a family of Patta Animals. They were made of leaves of all the shapes and colors you can imagine. Let's bring back the Patta Animals back to life using dried leaves, some colors and a bit of imagination.Do you have a tree near your house?
Have you ever walked across a pile of dry leaves?
What if you could pick up those leaves and turn them into imaginary animals with a sketch pen and some colors?
Learn to do the same with Swar in this 30 minutes fun filled session. Try to grab some dried leaves on the way.
Genre: Activity with Illustrator
05:00 PM
Ramanujan! Numbers + Jokes + Puns = Fun: Arundhati Venkatesh
Description:
Did you know Ramanujan loved puns as much as he loved numbers, and laughed at his own jokes? Meet the author of the hilarious book RAMANUJAN: FROM ZERO TO INFINITY, get to know all about India's greatest mathematician, crack riddles, and buy a signed copy of the book with a personal message for each child!Genre: Book Reading and Activity
05:30 PM
All Things Magical: Shobhna Deepak
Description:
Two brothers, Little D and Yuyu, begin their journey to self-discovery, as they unlock a hidden access to their Grandpa's magic box that unexpectedly ports them into a world filled with fascinating adventures.Come and join the central characters in their magical adventure today, as you are ported with them to the world of 'superkids yoga' where you unravel your secret superpower to make all things magical!
Genre: Book Reading and Activity
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