What do a carved fountain, a roaring BEST bus, and a spicy vada pav have in common? Last night, we explored their legacy with Vikas Dilawari, Hussain Indorewala & Kunal Vijayakar, in a panel moderated by Meera Godbole-Krishnamurthy. In collaboration with NGMA Mumbai Kala Ghoda Arts Fest

🗣️ What makes a voice stand out? In the first edition of our #UpskillSeries, Avantika Akerkar led a powerful workshop on public speaking—turning hesitation into confidence through theatre-based tools and real-world techniques. #TheCompetitiveVoice #AvidLearning

Join documentary photographer #FawzanHusain for a hands-on workshop exploring Mumbai’s visual identity through critique, storytelling & the everyday. 🗓️ 2 Aug | 10 AM–1 PM 📍 Essar House, Mahalaxmi Register via avidlearning.in

Glimpses from last Friday with Kaushiki and Shantanu Moitra An evening of metamorphosis and artistry 🦋

This August, Avid Learning explores how stories live—in photographs, in sound, in the city. Join us in shaping conversations that honour the past, reflect the present, and inspire what comes next. Register via avidlearning.in

Presented by Jodhpur RIFF in association with Avid Learning and #RoyalOperaHouseMumbai, SAZ and Friends enlivened the traditional and the contemporary. From traditional Rajasthani folk to Kathak to jazz, it was night of transcending boundaries.

Padma Shri Shubha Mudgal takes you on a lyrical journey through the rains, with timeless khayals, tender thumris, playful kajris, and swaying jhoolas — each steeped in the moods and memories of Varsha Ritu. 12 September | 7 PM Book your tickets via bookmyshow.in

Last evening at NGMA Mumbai moderated an interesting panel discussion hosted by Avid Learning on the Icons of Bombay: Local Trains, Cricket Maidans & Forts. The conversation delved on each of these emblems that have seen transformation of Bombay to the Mumbai we all know today.

Glimpses from the fourth episode of our #IconsofBombay series! Yesterday, Rajendra B. Aklekar , Cricketwallah , #DrRachnaPoncha and Richa Pinto explored how Bombay’s identity is shaped through the iconic symbols of the city's local trains, cricket maidans & forts.

Can the wisdom of the Upanishads guide us through today’s noisy world? Join us for a very special literary celebration this September. Stay tuned for details! Westland Books #NamitaDevidayal #SiddharthRoyKapur

An evening steeped in poetry and reflection at Royal Opera House Mumbai celebrated the legendary #Gulzar. The eminent writer engaged in a soulful conversation with Prasoon Joshi, sharing insights from his journey with his inimitable grace. Read the full feature in Mid Day:

What began in Weimar found new life in India. In the second episode of Motifs, Materials and Makers, our panelists explored how the revolutionary design movement of the Bauhaus became a blueprint for India’s post-independence identity.

The stage came alive with the voice of Aanchal Srivastava! Through the evocative verses of Sufi saints and folk classics, the performance turned the evening into a shared celebration of art and emotion. A heartfelt thank you to our partners and audiences.

Thank you for joining us at Paavas Prasang , where melody and monsoon met in a soulful embrace. Padma Shri Shubha Mudgal, Anish Pradhan, Sudhir Nayak, Siddharth Padiyar, Shivangini Yuvraj & Upagna Panday filled the Royal Opera House with the colours, moods, and magic of Varsha Ritu

Yesterday, Barmer Boys brought the desert winds to Mumbai, filling the Opera stage with the raw power of Rajasthani folk and the intimacy of heartfelt storytelling. Thank you to our collaborators and audiences for joining us to celebrate a tradition that speaks across cultures.

From field conservation to climate finance at TIFR Archives , our speakers sparked ideas, challenged perspectives, and reminded us that protecting nature means protecting our future, as part of our program, Living with Nature. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

✨ Glimpses into a night of verses, voices, and reverence. Thank you to everyone who joined us in honouring Gulzarsaab, a poet whose work has reshaped Indian literature, music, and cinema.

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday! From profile optimisation to AI-powered content strategies, SayToSapna of Scratch Content guided us through the art of professional storytelling & showing up online with confidence, clarity & purpose.

An evening of wisdom, warmth, and soulful music. A heartfelt thank you to all our collaborators and audiences who joined us for the launch of Tangerine – How to Read the Upanishads Without Giving up Coffee

Naples to Mumbai with Ars Nova Napoli! Thank you to our collaborators Italy in Mumbai Italian Cultural Institute of Mumbai & Avid Learning