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BOOKS

Environment

‘Cities and Canopies’, a book on trees in urban India, released

June 24, 2019 News Desk

‘Cities and Canopies’ explores the science, history, culture and imaginations around trees in our cities.

Civic

4th Bangalore Biz Litfest to focus on future of work and India

September 3, 2018 News Desk

The fourth edition of the Bangalore Business Literature Festival is back. It’s on 8 th September 2018 at WeWork Galaxy, Residency Road, Bengaluru, says a press note. The theme this year is ‘Future of Work

Society

A letter from the library

December 12, 2015 Preeti Mudliar

Being a regular at a library or even a second hand bookstore is about appreciating serendipity – you never know what you might find.

Society

City gears up to celebrate 4th edition of the Bangalore Literature Festival

November 21, 2015 Sridevi Rao

BLF, India’s second largest literary conclave, is to be held on December 5th and 6th. Themes for this edition include the growing intolerance in the country, and the refashioning of historical characters, among others.

Society

Remembering the man who built Krishna Rao Pavilion: Otto Koenigsberger

October 8, 2015 News Desk

A new book on German architect Otto Koenigsberger, traces his contribution to Bengaluru. Read an excerpt from the book describing his work on the KR Pavilion, City Bus Terminus and Municipal Swimming Pool.

Society

Bengaluru’s first business literature festival to take off on October 31st

September 23, 2015 Sangeeth Varghese

The first edition of the Bangalore Biz LitFest hopes to motivate the city’s executives and give them a break from the daily rigmarole. Here’s how it all came about.

Society

Bangalore Lit Fest to be dedicated to UR Ananthamurthy

September 5, 2014 News Desk

Bangalore Literature Festival will be held in Electronic City again. Read more to see what this year’s fest has to offer!

Society

U R Ananthamurthy’s speech for you!

August 27, 2014 News Desk

The stalwart is no more, but his write ups remain – read and enjoy! U R Ananthamurthy talks about how he realised his love for language and his decades as a writer.

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Reading habit is alive, but Bangalore Book Fair dies!

December 13, 2013 Alaham Anil Kumar

Was the government fair in not permitting the Bangalore Book Fair? Why there should be book fairs?

Society

Those three days at the Bangalore Literature Festival

October 15, 2013 Swetha Padmanabhan

With big names such as Farhan Akhtar, Gulzar and Shobhaa De on the speakers list, a young enthusiast decides to attend Bangalore Literature Festival. Here’s what she experiences.

Society

Bangalore Literature Festival to be hosted in Electronic City

September 12, 2013 News Desk

There are many interesting names on the guest list of Bangalore Literature Festival, including Madhu Kishwar of ‘Mansi,’ Sri Sri Ravishankar, Gulzar and Prasoon Joshi. BLF is collaborating with the Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan Bangalore to feature Germany as a focus country.

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Society

Rediscover books with your child

July 5, 2013 Gayatri Devulapalli

An aspiring writer urges parents and guardians to encourage their young ones to read.

Governance

Live in Bengaluru, the smart way

August 6, 2012 Navya P K

Struggling to get your Khata? Don’t know where to get the Aadhaar ID? Wondering what steps to follow while buying a property? This book holds answers to these very questions.

Society

When Amitav Ghosh time traveled to Bengaluru

July 4, 2011 Suja Sukumaran

Last week Amitav Ghosh was here to launch his much acclaimed ‘ River of Smoke.’ Suja Sukumaran, an ardent fan, was there to meet him.

Society

Faithful few keep old world library going

November 14, 2010 Sudha Narasimhachar

The Gupta circulating library in Malleswaram, has been serving over three generations of readers. What makes Mr Gupta continue?

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