Kuteera 2026 Diwali Mela Brings India’s Handmade Heritage to Bengaluru
Discover handmade crafts, creative workshops and Diwali storytelling at Kuteera 2026, a free-entry mela at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath from November 1 to 5.
BizLitFest 2026 Brings AI, Founder Stories and the Business of Books to Bengaluru
BizLitFest 2026 brings AI, founder stories, investing and business books to Koramangala Club, with Penguin India, four workshops and a book-pitch opportunity.
An Interview with Dr. Sarah Waheed on Recovering the Sovereign Legacy of Chand Bibi
Bengaluru: How we remember the past is never a neutral act. For centuries, mainstream narratives of Indian history have suffered from a distinct double-blindness—they have remained overwhelmingly centered on the grand, imperial courts of the global North while pushing the sophisticated, multipolar world of the Deccan Sultanates to the periphery. Even more glaring is the […]
The Written Word for a Greener World: Highlights from the 5th Green Literature Festival
Bengaluru: The fifth annual Green Literature Festival (GLF), held on November 29, 2025, in Bengaluru’s lush Cubbon Park, was a vibrant celebration of environmental writing and a powerful call to action. The event, supported by key organisations like WWF India, ATREE, and Azim Premji University, reaffirmed the literature festival’s unique mission to mainstream the dialogue […]
From Science to Art Dr Epshita Chatterjee on Bridging Worlds Through Narratives of Representation
Bengaluru: Art has long served as a reflection of the world we inhabit—capturing not only what we see, but also what we feel, remember, and hope to preserve. The upcoming exhibition “Masterstroke Figurative: Narratives of Representation” at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat, Bengaluru (from October 30 to November 2, 2025) brings together nine artists from across India […]
Ambassador of Compassion: Tibet House, New Delhi, to Celebrate the 90th Birth Anniversary of the Dalai Lama with a ‘Year of Compassion’
Bengaluru: In an age of noise where headlines race ahead of history, it is often the quiet voices that endure. On the 6th of July, 2025, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama turns ninety, a milestone not merely of years, but of ceaseless devotion to compassion, dialogue, and the inner sciences of peace. […]
More Than Notes: Medha Vidyabhushan on Music, Meaning, and Her Journey Ahead
‘Music is more than just an inheritance to me,’ says young vocalist Medha Vidyabhushan, in an exclusive chat with Balcony Stories ahead of her musical tour to the US. Bengaluru: Being the daughter of the renowned Dasa Sahitya expert and Carnatic vocalist Dr. Vidyabhushan is more a blessing than seeing it as a responsibility to take the legacy […]
Bharati Sagar’s “A Tryst with Nature” Unfolds at MKF Museum of Art
Bengaluru: Renowned artist Bharati Sagar returns with a solo exhibition titled “A Tryst with Nature” — a heartfelt, imaginative exploration of the environment and our connection to it, set to take place at the MKF Museum of Art on Lavelle Road, Bengaluru. Running from June 21st to July 2nd, 2025, this showcase invites […]
A Kudkudgoodgood Time: Karadi Tales Comes Alive at Atta Galatta with Janaki Sabesh
Bengaluru: This May, Bengaluru’s literary haven, Atta Galatta, invites young imaginations on a whimsical journey with A Kudkudgoodgood Time—a storytelling experience crafted in collaboration with the much-loved Karadi Tales, and brought to life by none other than actor and storyteller Janaki Sabesh. Set for Saturday, 24 May 2025 at 11:00 AM, the session promises […]
The BWW Short Story Community – Literary Meetup at Atta Galatta, Bengaluru
Bengaluru: For those who live and breathe words, Atta Galatta is hosting a vibrant literary gathering, “The BWW Short Story Community”, on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM. Curated by Bhumika Anand, founder of the Bangalore Writers Workshop, this event is a haven for readers, writers, and literary enthusiasts eager to engage in […]
