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SUMMARY:Lost and Found: Figuring Archives and Piecing Nawabi Lucknow Together
DESCRIPTION:How can we read a city when parts of its built fabric have disappeared\, and its history survives through partial\, contradictory\, and often biased records? \nDrawing from the book\, A Queer Reading of Nawabi Architecture and the Colonial Archive: Lucknow Queerscapes\, this session explores methods of working with maps\, photographs\, paintings\, written accounts\, and surviving architectural traces to understand and reconstruct lost urban spaces in Lucknow. \nThe session will focus on two precincts: Machhi Bhavan and Qaiserbagh. Through these cases\, we will discuss how archival materials produced at different moments and for different purposes can be placed alongside one another\, reoriented\, superimposed\, and read against the grain to recover obscured spatial relationships and histories. \nThe event will combine short presentations with participatory exercises. Maps of the precincts will be projected onto the floor\, and members of the audience will be invited to locate themselves within them and connect archival images to particular positions and viewpoints. Corresponding photographs\, paintings\, and other visual fragments will be shown on the wall projection. Through this movement between map\, image\, text\, and reconstruction\, the audience will engage with the archive as a field of clues\, contradictions\, and possibilities through which the city can be read anew. \nAbout the Authors\nSonal Mithal (she/her) is an architect\, artist\, and educator. She is co-founder of research and conservation studio\, People for Heritage Concern. She serves as Chair of the Masters in Conservation and Regeneration program at CEPT University. Her practice\, teaching\, and writing transects architecture\, landscape\, queer studies\, history\, and conservation. She is invested in research-based artistic practice informed by systematic archival inquiry\, political critiques\, and design environments integrating contemporary ecological factors. \nArul Paul (he/they) is an architectural historian and educator. He is Associate Professor at the Nitte Institute of Architecture\, Mangalore\, and a Doctoral Candidate in Art\, Design and Transdisciplinary Studies at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art\, Design and Technology. His research and teaching explore the intersections of architecture\, urbanism\, queer studies\, media\, archives\, and cultural memory. \nRSVP Here
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/lost-and-found-figuring-archives-and-piecing-nawabi-lucknow-together/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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SUMMARY:What Sells in the Present World: Decoding Modern Buyer Behaviour
DESCRIPTION:In a market driven by AI-powered search\, social proof\, and shifting consumer values\, standard cost-benefit messaging no longer drives conversions. This hands-on\, activity-based workshop unpacks the psychological and sociological drivers behind modern buying behaviour to help creators and founders build high-value\, resonant products. \nParticipants will explore four key shifts in consumer choice:\n\nResourceful Buying: How preferences beyond price influence purchasing decisions.\nTech-Informed Mindsets: Navigating comparative search\, reviews\, and brand image in the age of AI.\nValue Attribution: Capitalising on growing consumer demand for sustainability and health benefits.\nExperiential Value: Designing product and service touchpoints that offer experience over pure utility.\n\nFeaturing interactive exercises\, reflective discussions\, and a real-time product evaluation\, attendees will dissect their own product offerings and leave with actionable messaging frameworks to better position their brands. \nSession Facilitator: Divya Sundaram\nDivya Sundaram specialises in consumer behaviour\, messaging strategy\, and brand narrative\, helping founders navigate evolving buyer expectations. Her sessions combine psychology\, interactive exercises\, and practical strategy to turn behavioural insights into actionable business outcomes. \nHosted by: First Brick Collective\nFirst Brick Collective is a Bangalore-based brand and storytelling initiative helping entrepreneurs\, creators\, and business leaders build strong brand foundations. Through workshops\, strategic sprints\, and advisory\, it helps founders sharpen positioning\, craft compelling narratives\, and turn business ideas into resonant\, market-ready messaging. \nRSVP for the event here!  \n 
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/what-sells-in-the-present-world-decoding-modern-buyer-behaviour/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260829T150000
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SUMMARY:Sketchbook Saturday
DESCRIPTION:About Sketchbook Saturday\n\nSketchbooks are private\, and intimate space for artists to think\, experiment\, and try new ways of designing or creating art. Sketchbook Saturday is a bi-monthly event that sees artists from the Penciljam group sharing their Sketchbooks and creative process with the broader creative community. \n\n\nAbout the artist | George Supreeth \nGeorge Supreeth has been sketch journaling for close to two decades and teaches Sketch Journaling at the Penciljam Academy. He enjoys fantasy fiction\, comics and discovering new music. George is a co-founder of the Nabachika Foundation\, a non-profit that works in the area of the Citizen Arts. \nGeorge’s website: www.georgesupreeth.com \nRSVP HERE.
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/sketchbook-saturday-8/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260814T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260814T180000
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SUMMARY:Journeys with Koitso: PnZa Circle
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed event. Invite Only.  \nThis is to welcome you to an exclusive evening of PnZa Circle based on the ongoing spoken story series\, The Yak and the Woman. Join me for an in-person session where we can finally meet and connect beyond our online story circles. \nThis session takes you to the beginning of a long series of stories that have been part of many online programs on storytelling and healing journeys I have held over the last 15 years\, probably more\, with you. As part of this session\, I will also explore the traditional linkages between stories\, harmony and self-transformation through ‘kura’ and keep some room for personal/group sessions towards the end. \nIf you are new to this circle and wish to join in\, you are most welcome! \nAbout this circle:\nThe Yak and the Woman stories are part of an ongoing story circle and revolve around the traditional concept of the three essential journeys that we come across in our lives as we strive to find inner harmony and transformation. These spoken stories are deeply rooted in the medicine and nature traditions of the Eastern Himalayas\, providing a glimpse into the wisdom of the past\, one story at a time. \nSession highlights:\nStory Circle – 45 minutes\nBreak – 5 mins\nPnZa Kura – 45 minutes\nBreak – 10 mins\nIndividual Sessions – 15 minutes \n 
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/journeys-with-koitso-pnza-circle/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260806T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260806T123000
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SUMMARY:Auto Akka and the Hot Seat
DESCRIPTION:Translating Climate Research into Children’s Books: Auto Akka and the Hot Seat \nHow do we create stories on climate change that connect with younger audiences? In this session\, we’ll dive into the making of Auto Akka and the Hot Seat\, a bilingual children’s storybook exploring urban heat in Bengaluru through the eyes of auto rickshaw drivers.\nWe’ll share the journey from on-ground field research with drivers to narrative development and visual design\, showing how research can step outside academic silos to engage a much broader public. The session will feature a brief presentation on the book development process\, and a short reading of the book!\nThe session will also include an open ended discussion on tools for engagement. \nAuto Akka & the Hot Seat was supported under the Bengaluru Sustainability Forum’s Small Grants Programme 2025. The event is being organised by BSF in collaboration with the Auto Akka & the Hot Seat project team. \nThis is an invite-only event. 
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/auto-akka-and-the-hot-seat/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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SUMMARY:Cluster Fig Poetry Reading Session - Mary Oliver
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URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/cluster-fig-poetry-reading-session-mary-oliver/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260731T200000
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SUMMARY:Jazz and the City: A Sound Design
DESCRIPTION:MoonArra world fusion ensemble is an amalgam of Indian Classical\, jazz and world music influences based in Bangalore\, India. In this exciting musical workshop\, the group will provide an introduction to jazz and host an interactive session. The introduction to jazz will consist of a short description and demonstration of the aural art form of jazz\, its origins and what makes jazz such a unique genre of music to look forward to.  They will also show why a jazz performance evinces curiosity and why no one jazz performance is the same. In the interactive session\, MoonArra will engage with participants to create a sound design on the spot. \nBios \nJagadeesh M.R – Internationally acclaimed guitar player\, composer and founder of MoonArra\, Jagadeesh has been performing jazz and fusion for over three decades.  Having studied both Indian Classical and Western classical music\, Jagadeesh utilizes both to explore jazz and world music. Playing both nylon classical guitar and electric steel string guitar\, Jagadeesh with MoonArra\, has collaborated and performed with International musicians from Asia\, Africa\, Europe\, America & Australia. \nJagadeesh continues to network with musicians both locally and internationally as part of his events interest.  Jagadeesh currently is Director Culture & International Relations at The Bangalore School of Music. \nJagadeesh along with Madhuri also successfully curated and executed the first edition of the Bengaluru Jazz Fest in November 2025. \nMadhuri Jagadeesh–  A Masters in World Literature\, internationally acclaimed singer songwriter and co founder of MoonArra\, Madhuri’s vocals has influences from all over the world\, but rooted in India.  She’s always loved the open sound of jazz and finds it the most inclusive form of music and a universal mode of communication. Madhuri has found a niche in world music and is constantly looking to expand the scope and possibilities of this genre with new influences and sounds from around the world as she travels A vocalist and songwriter\, composer and pioneer of the Indian Opera\, Madhuri has conceived and created significant concert productions for MoonArra such as Operaaga\, Raagas Round Midnight\, Women Aah Men\, A Continent Called Jazz\, The Cosmic Tree\, Voices of Trees\, Love The Classics\, Ladies of Jazz and Love\, The Classics\, Ladies and Gentlemen of Jazz. \nHaripriya Narasimhan – As a woman bassist who can hold out on her own\, Haripriya performs with MoonArra\, Sylvester and a few other bands in the circuit.  Haripriya brings her own fine sensibilities and nuancing to a performance. \nRSVP Here.
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/jazz-and-the-city-a-sound-design/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260726T123000
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SUMMARY:Creative Mornings: Solemnly Resolve with Fields of View
DESCRIPTION:For CreativeMornings talk #115\, Fields of View will engage the audience in an interactive session to rebuild the preamble of the Indian Constitution. Fields of View is an interdisciplinary team that makes tools – games and simulations – to help orgs and policymakers address complex questions and arrive at decisions through participatory processes. \nSpeaker: Karthik Natarajan\nKarthik co-leads Fields of View\, a research non-profit that uses games and simulations in making policy equitable. The goal at Fields of View is to undertake research at the intersection of technology\, social sciences\, and art to design these tools for policymakers and people\, to help improve\, planning and decision-making processes across a wide variety of domains\, including resource security and urban planning. \nFields of View works on building tools that help answer questions like: Can policymaking be made more relevant to the lives of people affected by it? Can policymaking be more responsive to the constantly changing social-economic-environmental context? Can we reduce the time taken for a policy to go from the drawing board to implementation? \nRegister here.
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/creative-mornings-solemnly-resolve-with-fields-of-view/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T150000
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SUMMARY:Sketchbook Saturday
DESCRIPTION:About Sketchbook Saturday\n\nSketchbooks are private\, and intimate space for artists to think\, experiment\, and try new ways of designing or creating art. Sketchbook Saturday is a bi-monthly event that sees artists from the Penciljam group sharing their Sketchbooks and creative process with the broader creative community. \nAbout the Artist | Abburi Madhuha\n\nA third-year business student with a special interest in all things art and design. She especially enjoys illustration and storytelling. Abbo is currently teaching herself different aspects of art through independent study and personal projects.\n\nAbbo grew up inspired by artists she discovered online. She spent countless hours watching YouTube speedpaints\, animatics\, and sketchbook tours\, which sparked her love for creating original characters\, worlds\, and stories. More recently\, her focus has shifted toward strengthening her fundamentals\, doing observational drawing\, building a visual library\, and drawing from imagination. She loves experimenting with new styles and is always looking to learn something new to develop her artistic voice. \nYou can find Abburi on Instagram here.  \n\n\nRSVP here!
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/sketchbook-saturday-7/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260702T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260702T173000
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SUMMARY:SCALE 101
DESCRIPTION:Scale 101 | Learning session\nA lot of organizations say they want to scale or need to scale. Do they? \nScale is a hot topic that C4EC has been bringing into different rooms — with people who have been in the space for 25 years and those who started a couple of years ago; with those who dream of impacting the nation and those who question scale as a concept and think small is beautiful. \nBut what is scale? Why scale? Who should scale? \nJoin us for Scale 101 as we unpack one of the most common aspirations — and assumptions — in social change. \nAbout Think Collective \nThink Collective is a C4EC-based initiative that brings together social development practitioners to explore and reflect on the ideas outlined in the Think books. It’s a community for thinkers and doers\, for the curious minds and those questioning the existing status quo\, each in their own domain.  \nRSVP Here.
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/scale-101/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260627T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260627T150000
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SUMMARY:Sketchbook Saturday
DESCRIPTION:About Sketchbook Saturday\n\nSketchbooks are private\, and intimate space for artists to think\, experiment\, and try new ways of designing or creating art. Sketchbook Saturday is a bi-monthly event that sees artists from the Penciljam group sharing their Sketchbooks and creative process with the broader creative community. \nAbout the Artist | Sumit Sunil Pawaskar \nA self-taught artist working in the gaming industry\, Sumit Pawaskar explores places through observation\, drawing\, and visual storytelling. Coming from a non-art background\, he developed his artistic practice through years of sketching from life\, using drawing as a way to better understand architecture\, public spaces\, and the character of everyday environments. \nWorking primarily with watercolor and ink\, he captures urban scenes\, heritage structures\, and overlooked details encountered during his travels and daily life. His sketches balance loose washes with deliberate linework\, focusing less on literal representation and more on conveying atmosphere\, memory\, and a sense of place. \nThrough his work\, familiar locations become visual records of observation—moments of attention that celebrate the beauty and identity of the built environment. \nYou can find Sumit on Instagram here. \n\nRSVP here!
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/sketchbook-saturday-6/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260530T150000
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SUMMARY:Sketchbook Saturday
DESCRIPTION:BLR Design Centre in collaboration with Penciljam community presents “Sketchbook Saturday”. \nSketchbooks are a private\, and intimate space for artists to think\, experiment\, and try new ways of designing or creating art. Sketchbook Saturday is a bi-monthly event where artists from the Penciljam community share their sketchbooks and creative process. \nAbout the Artist\nAbhirama is a Bengaluru-based concept artist working across animated feature films and shows. His practice focuses on visual storytelling\, world-building and observational drawing\, often inspired by everyday spaces\, travel and lived experiences. Alongside his professional work in animation\, he explores independent storytelling through film\, games and personal visual studies. Through drawing and documentation\, he is interested in understanding places\, people and narratives\, using observation as a way to expand his visual language and creative perspective. \nWebsite/Portfolio: https://abhiramaboloorgk.artstation.com/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abhirama_rt \nRSVP Here. 
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/sketchbook-saturday-5/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260516T110000
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SUMMARY:Whose Park is it Anyway?
DESCRIPTION:Exploring A Park for All with the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy \n“A Park for All: Planning and Governing Green for Urban Karnataka” is a research report by the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy that examines the role of public parks as essential urban infrastructure in rapidly growing Indian cities\, with a specific focus on Karnataka. The report responds to the growing pressures of urbanisation\, including loss of green cover\, rising temperatures\, and declining quality of life\, by asking a central question: how can cities remain liveable and inclusive while continuing to grow? \nThis event marks the launch of the report examining the accessibility\, governance\, and design of public parks in Karnataka with a special focus on Bengaluru. \nMoving beyond a conventional report launch\, the event will incorporate multi-layered experiences that combines art and culture\, interdisciplinary dialogue\, and lived experience and participation. Following the panel\, participants can roleplay in an interactive experience zone called: “Inside a Bengaluru Park”\, where they can experience a park from different perspectives. This activity reflects on themes of access\, safety\, maintenance\, inclusion\, and more. \nPanel 1: Planning\, Spatial Design\, and Ecology \nPanelists: Naresh Narasimhan (Mod Foundation)\, Seema Mundoli (Azim Premji University)\, Kiran Keswani (Everyday City Lab)\, and Pravar Chaudhary (Bengawalk). \nPanel 2: Governance\, Finance\, and Maintenance \nPanelists: Sathya Sankaran (Rainmatter Foundation)\, Kaveri Bahure (C40 Cities)\, Ankit Bhargava (Sensing Local)\, and LK Atheeq (IAS\, Retd.). \nPanel 3: Rethinking the ‘Public’ in Public Parks \nPanelists: Nalini Sekhar (Hasiru Dala)\, Jagadeesh MR (MoonArra)\, Vinay Sarathy (United Food Delivery Partners’ Union)\, and Ashmira Hamirani (The Association of People with Disability). \nRSVP Here. 
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/whose-park-is-it-anyway/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061620Z
CREATED:20260410T061620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T061620Z
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SUMMARY:Sketchbook Saturday
DESCRIPTION:BLR Design Centre in collaboration with Penciljam community presents “Sketchbook Saturday”. \nPenciljam is a community that gets together on weekends to draw. We fill our sketchbooks with drawings of places\, people\, culture and heritage across India. Sketchbooks are private\, and intimate space for artists to think\, experiment\, and try new ways of designing or creating art. Sketchbook Saturday is a bi-monthly event that sees artists from the Penciljam group sharing their sketchbooks and creative process with the broader creative community. \nAbout Artist – Shreeya Sudhinndra \nShrreeya is a Bangalore-based 2D animator and motion graphics artist. She completed her BFA at Srishti Institute of Art\, Design and Technology and a post graduation in Classical Animation from Vancouver Film School. She is deeply passionate about storytelling and finds joy in mark-making and the simple act of creating\, often exploring art across different forms and mediums. You can find her on Instagram: @spills_quills. \nRSVP Here.
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/sketchbook-saturday-4/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T190000
DTSTAMP:20260402T054630Z
CREATED:20260402T054630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T054630Z
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SUMMARY:Notting Hill
DESCRIPTION:BLR Reads – Library and Archive in collaboration with Bangalore Readers Society presents a screening of Notting Hill – which isn’t just a movie about love\, it’s about timing\, courage\, and the risk of opening your life to someone unexpected. \nAn unassuming bookstore owner. A world-famous movie star. And a love story that feels both impossibly unlikely and deeply real. What begins as a chance encounter slowly unfolds into a relationship that must navigate fame\, vulnerability\, and the fear of being truly seen. Directed by Roger Michell and written by Richard Curtis\, Notting Hill blends sharp British humor with heartfelt romance\, delivering moments that are both laugh-out-loud funny and quietly moving. \nAfter the screening\, join us for a relaxed community conversation\, from favorite scenes and iconic lines to what makes Notting Hill resonate even today. \nRSVP Here!
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/notting-hill/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Interactive Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260324T043330Z
CREATED:20260324T043330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T043330Z
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SUMMARY:The Bengaluru Climate Party
DESCRIPTION:The Climate Party in collaboration with Mod Foundation presents the 14th edition of the Bengaluru Climate Party with a focus on Hidden Water Systems: Walking the line between History and Innovation \nIt’s almost summertime in Bengaluru…the time when the city makes it to the news every year for its water crisis. As we continue to face recurring water challenges in the city\, this session shifts the focus from crisis to understanding\, unpacking how historical systems\, governance and innovation shape the way water flows through the city today. Through Walk on Bengaluru\, an immersive\, research-based experience curated by MOD Foundation\, participants will engage with large-scale floor maps\, trace the transition from tank systems to modern supply networks and build a deeper spatial understanding of the city’s waterscapes. \nThe session also brings together two perspectives through a dialogue on systems and solutions. Pavan Srinath\, managing partner of WELL Labs\, reflects on policy shifts and climate strategies shaping a more resilient Bengaluru\, while Vikas Brahmavar\, co-founder of Boson Whitewater\, shares on-ground innovations in wastewater recovery and circular water systems. Together\, the session offers a data-backed\, multi-layered view into the city’s invisible water infrastructure inviting participants to see Bengaluru through a new lens. \nRSVP Here! \n 
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/hidden-water-systems-walking-the-line-between-history-and-innovation/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260312T093008Z
CREATED:20260312T093008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T093008Z
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SUMMARY:Sketchbook Saturday
DESCRIPTION:BLR Design Centre in collaboration with Penciljam community presents “Sketchbook Saturday”. \nPenciljam is a community that gets together on weekends to draw. We fill our sketchbooks with drawings of places\, people\, culture and heritage across India. Sketchbooks are private\, and intimate space for artists to think\, experiment\, and try new ways of designing or creating art. Sketchbook Saturday is a bi-monthly event that sees artists from the Penciljam group sharing their sketchbooks and creative process with the broader creative community. \nAbout Artist – Roshan Shinde \nRoshan is a Game and Concept artist by profession but has been into sketching since his school days – sketching\, comics and movies. He grew up in Mumbai and he did BFA and MFA from Sir J.J School of Art. He has been staying in Bengaluru for more than 3 years and that’s the same time he’s been into urban sketching and exploring different mediums in the process. \nRSVP here
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/sketchbook-saturday-3/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260301T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260301T190000
DTSTAMP:20260227T101545Z
CREATED:20260227T101545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T101545Z
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SUMMARY:Mundhe Banni
DESCRIPTION:This meetup is part of Mundhe Banni\, a Kannada first entrepreneurship initiative (a section 8 company) focused on founders and aspiring entrepreneurs from Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns of Karnataka. The intent of the event is to create meaningful knowledge sharing\, peer learning\, and networking opportunities by bringing together experienced ecosystem leaders and early-stage entrepreneurs in an interactive\, high trust setting. \nThe event will be structured as follows: \n\nA fundraising workshop\, followed by Q&A\, conducted by Vittal Ramakrishna\, Founder of Nucleo.\nA marketing fundamentals session for startups\, followed by Q and A\, conducted by Jyothirmayi JT\, Founder of Hive Minds.\nA startup pitching session where 5 startups from the Mundhe Banni community will pitch for 5 minutes each as part of a Best Pitch Award competition.\nThe pitches will be evaluated by the two guest speakers along with Kailashnath MS (Partner\, Ideaspring Capital)\, followed by the announcement of the winning pitch.\nAn open networking session where participants can interact with the speakers and with each other.\n\nRSVP Here!
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/mundhe-banni/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260130T100055Z
CREATED:20260130T100055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T100055Z
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SUMMARY:Your Book\, Our Ooru
DESCRIPTION:BLR Reads – Library and Archives in collaboration with SkiLlit Readers presents Your Book\, Our Ooru – Exploring Bengaluru through Books. \nJoin us for a unique BYOB workshop where your personal library becomes the map to our city. Bring a book of your choice—any fiction or non-fiction—that features Bangalore\, and let’s explore how this “Ooru” is captured in its pages. This is not a passive discussion. We will dive deep using immersive\, experiential tools\, from movement to music\, to unpack the city’s identity. Together\, we’ll connect with fellow participants\, share how our chosen books represent Bangalore\, and see how these literary portrayals stack up against our own lived experiences. Prepare for an unforgettable hour of connection\, discovery\, and a new way to see your book and your city. \nSkilLit Readers is a story-led skills lab that transforms books into launchpads for real-world expression and thinking. They re-imagine what reading can lead to with the help of integrated and multidisciplinary learning. Specifically for adults\, we aim to create safe\, story-rich environments where they form authentic connections and community through books\, stories\, and exploration. They use music\, roleplay\, pictures\, writing\, art\, craft\, building\, movement\, games and polls to convert books into creative experiences. We are led by a team of LSE\, Columbia University\, and Azim Premji University Alumnae. \nBook recommendations for the interactive session: \n– Bangalore Detectives Club – any of the books in the series\n– Chikkama Tours Pvt Ltd\n– Becoming Bengaluru\n– Namma Bangalore\n– Bangalore Blues\n– Any essays or short stories also work \nRegister Here!
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/your-book-our-ooru/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260217T110620Z
CREATED:20260217T110620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T110620Z
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SUMMARY:Under the Lamp Book Club - Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:BLR Reads in collaboration with Under the Lamp Book Club is hosting its 8th Anniversary through a fun game and book discussion of Notes From Underground by Dostoevsky to mark the milestone. \nUnder The Lamp (UTL) is a read-along book club\, where we pick a book of the month for everyone to read\, and come together to discuss it once a month. \nThis is a closed event. Anyone interested to join this event\, please write to us.
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/under-the-lamp-book-club-meet-up/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session,Reading Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260203T094219Z
CREATED:20260203T094219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T094219Z
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SUMMARY:Walk on Bangalore - From Tanks to Taps
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Building a Resilient Bengaluru project\, supported by Bengaluru Sustainability Forum\, we’re bringing back our interactive floor activity exploring the city’s evolving relationship with water. Get ready to let your imagination fly! \nWhy is Bangalore—unlike most major cities around the world—not built near a perennial source of water? How has this geographical reality shaped the evolution of its infrastructure\, culture\, and people’s everyday relationship with water? \nWalk on Bangalore: Between Tanks and Taps is an interactive research-based session by the Mod Foundation that explores the city’s unique and evolving relationship with water. From its natural topography and historic manmade tank systems to the arrival of piped water and rapid urban expansion\, this experience unpacks how the city’s lifeline has shifted over time. \nToday\, Bangalore faces mounting water crises—frequent shortages\, over-extraction of groundwater\, and a fragile dependence on distant sources. We believe the key to understanding and overcoming these challenges lies in looking back: in learning how we got here\, what we’ve gained\, and what we’ve lost along the way. \nWhat to Expect:\n\nImmersive Floor Maps that let you trace the city’s waterscapes\nEngaging Questions designed to prompt reflection and dialogue\nInteractive Storytelling on how our connection to water has changed—and continues to evolve\nInsights into urban systems\, growth patterns\, and the politics of water access\n\nThis isn’t just a walk-through history—it’s a step into the living\, breathing urban story of Bangalore’s water. \nJoin us to reimagine the city through its most vital resource. \nRSVP Here!
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/walk-on-bangalore-from-tanks-to-taps-2/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mod Foundation":MAILTO:mail@mod.org.in
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251213T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251213T235959
DTSTAMP:20251209T063845Z
CREATED:20251209T063845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T063845Z
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SUMMARY:BLR Annual Edit
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”] \nA Day of Reflection | Celebration | City making. \nThis is BLR Design Centre’s yearly moment of reflection and celebration — a collective pause to revisit the ideas\, collaborations\, and creative engagements that shaped our work over the past year. This full-day event brings together architects\, researchers\, artists\, students\, and the wider public to explore how design can inform and transform life in Bengaluru. Expect conversations\, showcases\, games\, workshops\, discoveries\, maybe a few surprises — all about how design shapes the way we live\, move\, gather\, and imagine together. \n[/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”8547″ image_size=”medium” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default” max_width=”2000″] \nSketch Meet in collaboration with Urban Sketchers Bengaluru – 10:30am to 12:30pm – RSVP Here \nExperience Bengaluru from a fresh perspective! Join Urban Sketchers Bengaluru for a Sketch Meet that opens up unseen views of the city’s landscape. Wander\, observe and draw its architecture\, people and everyday life. Open to artists and enthusiasts alike\, this collaborative session is part of the BLR Annual Edit celebrating creativity and our shared urban stories. \nAATA AADI\, MAJA MAADI! – Curated and hosted by Mod Foundation – 2:30pm to 4:30pm – RSVP Here \nStep onto our unique floor projector for an immersive and competitive trivia experience that puts your Bengaluru knowledge to the test—its streets\, stories\, people\, quirks\, and hidden histories. Play\, compete\, meet new people\, and discover the city in unexpected ways—while getting to know not just Bengaluru\, but the people who share it with you. \nLaunch of Impact Report/ Video and City Shapers Collective – 5:00pm to 7:00pm – RSVP Here \nCity Shapers Collective is a long-term initiative of Mod Foundation that examines how design influences the city’s transformation and future. It is more than just a series of events; it is a platform to spark critical conversations\, foster collaboration\, and drive actionable insights for Bengaluru’s urban landscape. This edition will focus on people in the city running community spaces and programming that create new types of communities and public spaces. \nJoin us for a full day of ideas\, fun\, conversations\, and city-loving energy at the BLR Design Centre. Let’s edit the year — and set the stage for the next one! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/blr-annual-edit/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Interactive Session,Panel Discussion,Talks,Trivia and Interactive Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mod Foundation":MAILTO:mail@mod.org.in
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T173000
DTSTAMP:20251126T084605Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T084605Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the BLR Design Centre for a meaningful movie screening and discussion in collaboration with the Bangalore Readers Society as we revisit Dead Poet’s Society\, a film that continues to inspire generations. Centered on the theme of living life on our own terms—beyond the pressures of compliance and conformity—the movie reminds us that words\, ideas and the courage to be authentic can reshape not only our personal journeys but the world around us. \nAfter the screening\, we will gather for an open discussion to reflect on the film’s enduring relevance\, the power of creative expression\, and what it means to carve our own paths today. \nThe event is free and open to all—come watch\, engage\, and be inspired! \nRSVP Here!
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/movie-screening-and-discussion/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Interactive Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251129T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251129T170000
DTSTAMP:20251123T114346Z
CREATED:20251123T114346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T114346Z
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SUMMARY:Sketchbook Saturday
DESCRIPTION:BLR Design Centre in collaboration with Penciljam community presents “Sketchbook Saturday”. \nPenciljam is a community that gets together on weekends to draw. We fill our sketchbooks with drawings of places\, people\, culture and heritage across India.\nSketchbooks are private\, and intimate space for artists to think\, experiment\, and try new ways of designing or creating art. Sketchbook Saturday is a bi-monthly event that sees artists from the Penciljam group sharing their sketchbooks and creative process with the broader creative community.\n\nAbout Artist\nSmitha is a practicing artist and art educator. She is a graduate of the College of Fine Art\, CKP and is a co-founder of the Nabachika Foundation for the Citizen Arts\, which has developed projects such as the Penciljam\, a Citizen Art community and Workfromart\, a platform for workplace art interventions. She is also a co-founder of the design studio Ideasutra\, which provides services to organisations such as the World Bank\, Myriad USA\, Give2Asia\, and AVPN.\nSmitha loves sketching and has maintained sketchbooks for over two decades. Her favourite activity is being in nature with an ever-present sketchbook at hand.\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/sketchbook-saturday/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLR Design Centre":MAILTO:info@blrdesigncentre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251129T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251129T123000
DTSTAMP:20251122T122106Z
CREATED:20251122T122106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T122106Z
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SUMMARY:Special Edition: Bookmarking BLR - Literary Walk X Bangalore Lit Fest
DESCRIPTION:BLR Design Centre is excited to collaborate with Gully Tours for a special literary walk through Bangalore’s Cantonment! This curated three-hour experience invites book lovers and city enthusiasts to explore the rich literary heritage woven into the streets of MG Road and Church Street. \nAs we stroll along MG Road and into the vibrant book hubs of Church Street\, we will visit some of the city’s most iconic and enduring bookstores. Each stop offers a glimpse into the stories\, communities\, and cultural memory that make these spaces so essential to Bangaloreans. Along the way\, you’ll also hear about well-known books set in the city\, notable Bengaluru-based authors\, and the role of local media in nurturing a thriving literary ecosystem. \nThe walk includes snacks\, refreshments\, and a special opportunity to meet an author and take home a signed copy. Join us to celebrate the city’s literary soul and connect with fellow book lovers! \nRSVP Here!
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/special-edition-bookmarking-blr-literary-walk-x-bangalore-lit-fest/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251115T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251115T190000
DTSTAMP:20251106T115212Z
CREATED:20251106T115212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T115212Z
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SUMMARY:All Things Bengaluru - Trivia Game Show
DESCRIPTION:Think you know Bengaluru? From filter coffee to flyovers\, films to footpaths — it’s time to put your city smarts to the test! \nTasty Trivia: All Things Bengaluru is a fun\, beginner-friendly trivia game show that brings together curious minds to celebrate the city’s quirks\, culture\, and chaos. Whether you’re a trivia buff\, a storyteller\, or just someone who loves this city\, this evening is for you. \nHosted in collaboration with BLR Design Centre\, this special edition turns learning into play — through questions\, laughter\, and a healthy dose of friendly competition. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nA relaxed\, social trivia night — no pressure\, just fun!\nExciting prizes and goodies from local brands\nA chance to meet fellow city lovers\, thinkers\, and creatives\nCome for the trivia. Stay for the stories.\nLet’s rediscover Bengaluru — one question at a time!\n\n[button color=”accent-color” hover_text_color_override=”#fff” size=”large” url=”https://urbanaut.app/spot/all-things-bengaluru-beginner-friendly-trivia-ga?fbclid=PAZnRzaAN5QQtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafTf3UIBM7SSrrxvS3fBcUckIJ2wpYBZWgdZ8GsTS6LMoZfWVT301APq-jmLw_aem_zc45Y8d7sOXZWPvNSRmEng” text=”REGISTER HERE” color_override=””]
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/all-things-bengaluru-trivia-game-show/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251025T130000
DTSTAMP:20251006T102409Z
CREATED:20251006T102409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T102409Z
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SUMMARY:Walk on Bangalore - From Tanks to Taps
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Building a Resilient Bengaluru project\, supported by Bengaluru Sustainability Forum\, we’re bringing back our interactive floor activity exploring the city’s evolving relationship with water. Get ready to let your imagination fly! \nWhy is Bangalore—unlike most major cities around the world—not built near a perennial source of water? How has this geographical reality shaped the evolution of its infrastructure\, culture\, and people’s everyday relationship with water? \nWalk on Bangalore: Between Tanks and Taps is an interactive research-based session by the Mod Foundation that explores the city’s unique and evolving relationship with water. From its natural topography and historic manmade tank systems to the arrival of piped water and rapid urban expansion\, this experience unpacks how the city’s lifeline has shifted over time. \nToday\, Bangalore faces mounting water crises—frequent shortages\, over-extraction of groundwater\, and a fragile dependence on distant sources. We believe the key to understanding and overcoming these challenges lies in looking back: in learning how we got here\, what we’ve gained\, and what we’ve lost along the way. \nWhat to Expect:\n\nImmersive Floor Maps that let you trace the city’s waterscapes\nEngaging Questions designed to prompt reflection and dialogue\nInteractive Storytelling on how our connection to water has changed—and continues to evolve\nInsights into urban systems\, growth patterns\, and the politics of water access\n\nThis isn’t just a walk-through history—it’s a step into the living\, breathing urban story of Bangalore’s water. \nJoin us to reimagine the city through its most vital resource. \nRSVP here
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/walk-on-bangalore-from-tanks-to-taps/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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SUMMARY:Walk on Bangalore - Between Tanks to Taps
DESCRIPTION:Why is Bangalore—unlike most major cities around the world—not built near a perennial source of water? How has this geographical reality shaped the evolution of its infrastructure\, culture\, and people’s everyday relationship with water? \nWalk on Bangalore: Between Tanks and Taps is an interactive research-based session by the Mod Foundation that explores the city’s unique and evolving relationship with water. From its natural topography and historic manmade tank systems to the arrival of piped water and rapid urban expansion\, this experience unpacks how the city’s lifeline has shifted over time. \nToday\, Bangalore faces mounting water crises—frequent shortages\, over-extraction of groundwater\, and a fragile dependence on distant sources. We believe the key to understanding and overcoming these challenges lies in looking back: in learning how we got here\, what we’ve gained\, and what we’ve lost along the way. \nWhat to Expect:\n\nImmersive Floor Maps that let you trace the city’s waterscapes\nEngaging Questions designed to prompt reflection and dialogue\nInteractive Storytelling on how our connection to water has changed—and continues to evolve\nInsights into urban systems\, growth patterns\, and the politics of water access\n\nThis isn’t just a walk-through history—it’s a step into the living\, breathing urban story of Bangalore’s water. \nJoin us to reimagine the city through its most vital resource. \nRSVP here
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/walk-on-bangalore-between-tanks-to-taps/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mod Foundation":MAILTO:mail@mod.org.in
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SUMMARY:Walk on Bangalore #4
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another exciting session of Walk on Bangalore – Mapping Bangalore! \nStep into the city’s past and journey through time as we explore Bangalore’s fascinating transformation using rare and beautiful archival maps. Together with urbanists\, mapping enthusiasts\, and curious minds\, we’ll uncover the hidden stories and layered histories that have shaped the city’s identity. \n✨ What’s in store?An engaging\, eye-opening exploration of Bangalore’s urban evolution — followed by a lively interactive discussion where you can share your own perspectives and questions. Whether you’re a city lover\, a design thinker\, or simply curious\, this session promises fresh insights into Bangalore’s past\, present\, and future. \n🔗 Come map the city with us!Let’s trace the footprints of change\, celebrate the spirit of the city\, and imagine what comes next. Don’t miss this chance to see Bangalore in a whole new light. \nRSVP here – https://forms.gle/BaxoBK4AVvNQSpQd8
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/walk-on-bangalore-4/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mod Foundation":MAILTO:mail@mod.org.in
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250428T183000
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SUMMARY:Walk on Bangalore: Between Tanks and Taps
DESCRIPTION:Why is Bangalore—unlike most major cities around the world—not built near a perennial source of water? How has this geographical reality shaped the evolution of its infrastructure\, culture\, and people’s everyday relationship with water? \nWalk on Bangalore: Between Tanks and Taps is an interactive research-based session by the Mod Foundation that explores the city’s unique and evolving relationship with water. From its natural topography and historic manmade tank systems to the arrival of piped water and rapid urban expansion\, this experience unpacks how the city’s lifeline has shifted over time. \nToday\, Bangalore faces mounting water crises—frequent shortages\, over-extraction of groundwater\, and a fragile dependence on distant sources. We believe the key to understanding and overcoming these challenges lies in looking back: in learning how we got here\, what we’ve gained\, and what we’ve lost along the way. \nWhat to Expect:\n\nImmersive Floor Maps that let you trace the city’s waterscapes\nEngaging Questions designed to prompt reflection and dialogue\nInteractive Storytelling on how our connection to water has changed—and continues to evolve\nInsights into urban systems\, growth patterns\, and the politics of water access\n\nThis isn’t just a walk-through history—it’s a step into the living\, breathing urban story of Bangalore’s water. \nJoin us to reimagine the city through its most vital resource. \nRSVP Here
URL:https://blrdesigncentre.com/event/walk-on-bangalore-between-tanks-and-taps/
LOCATION:BLR Design Centre\, BLR Design Centre\, 6th Floor\, 46/1\, Church St\, Haridevpur\, Shanthala Nagar\, Ashok Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560001\, India
CATEGORIES:Interactive Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mod Foundation":MAILTO:mail@mod.org.in
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