By Chandrima Mazumdar Better awareness and the right nutrition is the best way to prevent the second wave of COVID-19, according to ActionAid. The NGO launched a campaign to emphasise these points on Tuesday. The COVID-19 camp and nutrition distribution to adolescents was done in association with Slum Mahila Sanghatane and the CSR support of … Read more
Make the most of the Gandhi Jayanthi holiday tomorrow (Oct 2) by taking part in one or more events planned by the residents and organisations in HSR Layout.
DAAN UTSAV If you want to donate your belongings, be part of the ‘Daan Utsav’ (Joy of Giving) by Goonj. The collection drive is to help the millions of families affected by the recent floods. They include children’s clothes, school material, dry ration items, woollen clothes and utensils. Remember to contribute materials that are in good condition. Monetary contributions are also welcome. You can pay via PayTM to the following numbers: 94480-63776 or 99862-03156. Or you can give the money when you are handing over stuff.
The collection drive is on Oct 2 and Oct 3 between 4pm and 6pm at:
Nagarjuna Greenridge apartment, 19th Main, Sector 2. For details, call Anju at 95355-09933.
Mahaveer Seasons club house, next to Shop On, 24th Main, Sector 2. Contact Lalitha at 94480-63776.
TREE PLANTATION & CULTURAL EVENING Swabhimaana Tree Park in Sector 3 on 15th B Main, 21st Cross is hosting a tree plantation drive at 7am on Oct 2. The same day at 5pm, there is a cultural evening organised by the residents to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary.
Another tree plantation drive is being organised by the Bandepalya Police at Shubhodini School Grounds near Bandepalya police station in Sector 3. The chief guest will be Isha Pant, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South East). The event will happen between 9am and 11am.
Innovator and educationist Sonam Wangchuk, the real life Phunsukh Wangdu of Aamir Khan-starrer ‘3 Idiots’ will be in town this weekend. Catch him at the Bhoomi International Conference whose theme is ‘In Search of Wellbeing’.
Sonam is just one among 15 pioneers and practitioners (see the image above) who are coming to inspire and motivate you. Make the most of this two-day affair from Sept 28-29 at Koramangala’s Satya Sai Convention Centre.
Some of the topics that educators and parents can listen in would include issues like climate change, safe food, economics, education and sustainability.
Be part of this enriching and meaningful conference. Take your kids along.
Walkathon 5K Closer home, NH Narayana Hospital is organising this run this Sunday (Sept 29) at 6am. If you want to walk for a healthy heart, this is what you should on your day off from work.
The location is the hospital in Sector 3 opposite HSR Club off 22nd Cross, 18th Main. Register now by calling 88849-49797 or 95139-65190. This event is organised to commemorate World Heart Day that falls on Sept 29. It’s all for the heart. Be there.
Thinking what to do on a Saturday? Show up on the stage to
weave magic with your words. If you are a poetry enthusiast, this is the place
you would definitely love! Lokl HSR is coming up with the first poetry open mic
in this neighbourhood. Couple it with some amazing coffee and brew your way to
a remarkable Saturday evening. Are you from NIFT? Because they have some
amazing discounts running for you, guys and gals.
Are you having a really hectic week? Are you planning to
party on the weekends and wake up with a hangover? This place will help you
sail through the hangover with its jokes and some refreshing drinks. They will
help you beat the heat and make your Sunday remarkable with some breezy drinks
and choke-your-lungs-out-laughter. Unofficial dress code for the event: Pyjamas,
boxers or whatever you have. Bring your friends. They have special discounts
for NIFT students.
WORKSHOP: Watercolor Pencil
Sun, 14 Apr 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Studio Pepperfry
Rs 700
Watercolor is a painting method in which the paints are made
of pigments suspended in a water-based solution. Watercolor refers to both the
medium and the resulting art work. It is one of the most difficult mediums as
it is tough to cover up the mistakes in watercolour. However, it is one of the
fastest medium and the flowing nature of the colours give the perfect look to
the painting. This workshop is for beginners. They will majorly be using watercolour
pencils at this workshop. The techniques involved will be layering, blotting
and glazing. You are expected to bring all the materials. The artist would be
providing the required guidance. This enables you to pursue the art form at
home with ease & throughout your life. No prior knowledge of watercolour
painting is required. Take home: One beautiful watercolour painting. Medium:
Watercolor Pencils. Base: 300gsm Hot pressed paper or Chitrapat paper. Size: A4.
Trainer: Vidya Viswanath, a certified artist and teacher.
WORKSHOP: Personal Development
Sun, 14 Apr 4:00PM – 6:00PM
Krispy Kreme, 28, Sector 4, HSR Layout
Rs 500
Personal Development Training is to help individuals who are
looking to bring the required changes in them and ultimately transform their
own lives. There are many companies out there who charge a huge amount of fees
to coach/mentor someone and end of the day provide very less value or no value
at all. This event is to add value to people through life coaching at a nominal
fee of Rs 500. This event will help you to set personal and professional goals
that will give you the life you really want; identify your missing links which
are the major cause of your worry; get rid of the confused state if any; support
goal-setting, personal growth, and behaviour modification; achieve your goals
by improving different actions necessary to take control of future plans; lead
a life of freedom without worrying about the daily hustle which many mediocre
people do, and attain the millionaire mindset which will eventually change the
fortunes for you.
Poetry Open Mic
Sun, 14 Apr 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Blend with Benefits, 1153, 22nd Main Rd, Garden Layout, 1st
Sector, HSR Layout
Free
An open mic for all poets. So if you’re a poet, rapper or a comic
or just want to express your thoughts, you can grace this venue with your
presence. All individual performers will have 5 minutes to perform unless otherwise
agreed upon. The organisers do not provide support for backing tracks.
Drawing is the process of creating an image on a surface
with a tool that leaves marks on the surface. It’s an old, enduring art form
people have used for thousands of years. Some artists make quick, rough
drawings called sketches to figure out how to render accurate likenesses, get
details right, or work out composition. Come in the club, pour your heart in
the sketches along with the other enthusiastic artists like you. Get inspired
and be an inspiration to others by being a part of the sketch club. If you’re a
beginner, no problem at all there’s always time to start new things in life. So
come join us to learn something new,
make new friends. Open for all beginners and intermediates. Paper and
pencils will be provided.
WORKSHOP: Digital Marketing 101
Sun, 14 Apr 4:00PM – 6:00PM
GreenBubbles Startup Services, L-165, Sri Gayathri complex,
Near Bhagavathi Hospital, Service Road, Sector 6, HSR Layout
Rs 800
Digital Marketing is critical for businesses and its
importance is growing day by day. Be it selling your homemade cakes, a multi-million
property, a high-end software or anything else, digital marketing can make it
happen. Coverage: What is digital marketing and why is it important? Content
Creation, Content Dissemination, Identifying and defining your target audience,
and Mapping your digital marketing efforts to the customer’s buying journey
About the Anchor: Anupam Dasgupta is a senior sales &
marketing professional with 15 years of experience across marketing, business
planning, sales, presales, sales enablement, business consulting. IIM MBA with
executive level experience across start-ups and large firms. Recognized as Most
Influential Martech Leader at World Marketing Congress 2017 & 2018. Member
of Editorial Board for Airport Focus International Magazine, UK. Author of 2
novels, featured in Times of India, New Indian Express, The Hindu, Deccan
Chronicle for the same.
A free orientation class on how to crack IAS exam in the
first attempt by IAS exam expert. Why should you attend? There are many myths
prevailing in IAS exam preparation like
1- Only students from IITs can clear the exam
2- Students need to study 14-18 hours daily to clear the
exam
3- Everyone needs to read all NCERT books from 6th to 12th
students
4- Everyone needs to read multiple books to gain sufficient
knowledge.
5- It’s not easy to clear the IAS exam in the first attempt.
This session is a must for those who are planning to appear
in IAS Exam 2018, 2019 and 2020. Early guidance always works in ones favour to
steer away from any mistake a person might commit in his/her preparation.
This workshop is free of cost and at the end of the session,
students will be given full strategy in a hard-copy.
It’s that time of the year when Kaikondrahalli Lake on Sarjapur Road comes alive. Mark your calendar. Tomorrow, the 17th of February, will witness Kere Habba 2019 between 6am and 6pm. The lake that is home to a kalyani tank, kalyani gazebo and bridge gazebo will play host to a food court, retail stalls (santhe), … Read more
FRIDAY EVENT The Comedy Fiesta Friday, 8pm English, Hindi 1hr 20mins Sector 7 Cafe, 1136, 17th Cross Road, Muneswara Nagar, Sector 7, HSR Layout ₹150 An open mic show where comedians will try some of their new material for the very first time so come and be part of their journey and witness their material … Read more
HSR Layout is full of events that are a welcome mix of the old and new, the inspirational and aspirational, informative and entertaining. Take your pick. The events suit everyone, and there is something for everybody… almost.
FEB 9, SATURDAY EVENTS
FITNESS
Meditation Session for Deep Relaxation
6-7pm
Vivekananda Health Global, 61, 11th Main Rd, Sector 6, HSR Layout
Rs 350
This meditation is a simple and effective technique to relieve stress and induce deep sleep and relaxation. It is based on the principle of stimulation and relaxation. There are proven results that, this meditation can reduce the number of hours needed in order to feel rejuvenated.
Benefits of this practice:
This meditation for 25 mins, give much more rest than 6 hours of sleep
Reduces Metabolic Rate by slowing the breath
Deep relaxation to all parts of the body
Helps in promotion of Positive Health
This special technique involves a series of relaxation practices with physical postures which takes an individual to deeper level of relaxation leading to decreased thought process.
There are limited seats available. RSVP at the earliest.
NIGHTLIFE
Valentine’s Week
7pm-1230am
Lounge 189 Resto Bar, 756/L-189, 6th Sector, HSR Layout, Silkboard Junction
Playing the best of Bollywood and Punjabi music. Drop in with your friends or call your love and ask them to be your valentine. This time, they have your favorite DJ artists of Bangaluru. Complimentary drinks. Unlimited cocktail shots.
WORKSHOPS
Cartoon character design
10am-2pm
Arena Animation, #2802, 27th Main Rd, Agara Village, 1st Sector, HSR Layout
Free
A free one-day workshop on learning how to design your own cartoon characters. No prior experience required, just bring your creativity and imagination and we’ll provide everything you need to work with. This workshop is open to all, those who have a natural gift for art and those who know nothing and can draw nothing. Conducted by Manjunatha C, senior pre-production faculty at Arena and Dev Thapar, an artist and comic illustrator.
The Vineyard Comedy shows bring you the best of upcoming acts from Bangalore showcasing three comedians: Anand Rathnam, Kartikeya Fatwani, and Harman Preet Singh. There will be other surprise spots as well.
Standup comedies rule HSR Layout this weekend. Here are the ones lined up this evening and tomorrow evening. Relax and unwind this weekend with any or all these events being organised by different outlets in HSR Layout. Old Wine and New Jokes Feb 7, Thursday, 8pm Hindi, English 1hr 30mins Grapevine, 22nd Cross, 14th Main, … Read more
A literature festival no matter where it’s held in the city is a matter of pride for the residents and readers. When every TV soap, film or business strategy relies on writing, it’s but natural to showcase the power of writing to the world and encourage the habit of reading. It is with this objective that we are highlighting this event eventhough it’s being held in the centre of Bangalore.
Held once a year, the 7th edition of Bangalore Literature Festival is two day event at Lalit Ashok hotel on Kumarakrupa Road near Bangalore Golf Course from October 27 to October 28. The HSR extension residents who are part of this festival include author Bhaskar Chattopadhyay (who stays in Suncity Apt in Iblur) who will hold the fort on crime and detection. And then, there’s bestselling romance author Preeti Shenoy, a resident of Bellandur, and romance author Nandita Bose from Harlur Road. Three members of the Litt Fest team are residents of this area including Subodh Shankar (Bellandur), Shrabonti Bagchi (Harlur Road), and Festival Director Shinie Anthony (Mantri Sarovar in Sector 1).
“It’s a community funded festival by individual contributors from the citizens of Bangalore,” says Subodh Shankar who is also the co-founder of Atta Galatta, the exhibition space in Koramangala. “It belongs to the people of Bangalore. In its seventh year, we have close to 200 authors, around 150 sessions of programming in five stages parallelly. Two are dedicated exclusively for children. There are grand musical concerts to close the festivities for each day.”
Some of the most recognised names on the literary circuit will be there including Vijay Seshadri, the first person to win a Pulitzer for poetry. And then, there are Aatish Taseer, Ashwin Sanghi, Appupen, Chitra Subramanian, Barkha Dutt, Kiran Manral, N Ponnappa, Nandan Nilekani, Naina Lal Kidwai, Saba Naqvi, Rhea Saran, Samit Basu, Sarika, Shashi Tharoor, Shoba Narayan, Shoma Chaudhury (Tehelka), Srinivasan Jain, Vinta Nanda, Tushita Patel, Vivek Shanbagh, Girish Karnad, VK Karthika, and Ramachandra Guha, among many more.
Festival Director Shinie Anthony is an HSR resident
From panels on #metoo to fake news to the upcoming general elections, there are several topics being discussed under one roof. Importantly, one stage is dedicated to children below 10 years and another for those above that age limit. The timings are between 10am and 7pm and it’s free for all.
Leave whatever else you are doing in the next two days and head over here. It only happens once in a year. CLICK HERE for the full schedule.
