Loneliness is touted to be one of the biggest reasons behind people today experiencing less happiness as compared to previous generations. Social Isolation has been found to be a critical factor influencing mental and physical health. At a time when the magic of digital connectivity has changed everything, it seems to also have changed how...
We all know the power of humour. In its various forms, it can be a way to cope, to coax, and to coup. So who gets to define what is funny? What are the things we try to hide behind humour? As boundaries, tolerance, prejudice, and power get mixed up with humour, we're taking a...
Potluck Poetry is a community for poetry enthusiasts. Each session is focused around a particular theme. We come together to share and listen to poems that remind us of the idea and let the discussion flow organically from there! Poetry in all languages is welcome! If possible, bring along a short translation for the rest...
The images of a bedtime story being told, or a bonfire horror tale being shared, or hearing someone regale the times gone by - invoke nostalgia, warmth, and sometimes hurt and longing as well. We are made of stories, and not all of them are preserved in tomes. Some just remain as memories that allow...
Potluck Poetry is a community for poetry enthusiasts. Each session is focused around a particular theme. We come together to share and listen to poems that remind us of the idea and let the discussion flow organically from there! Poetry in all languages is welcome! If possible, bring along a short translation for the...
In the age of isolation, independence, and individual(ism), it's difficult to get in touch with our need for community. Our urban identities often leave a lot unanswered in terms of how we define community in our current setups. We're opening up Chai-logue to musings about questions of why do we need community, how do we...
In this Journeying session, we will be reflecting on themes around home and belonging; what makes us feel 'at home', and what does it evoke for us? Journeying is a space where people can come together to journal in the quiet presence of others. Participants are free to use any medium (writing, painting, doodling, and...
Theatre of the Mind is a community for movie enthusiasts. We will be screening short films which will be followed by an open discussion on the thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences evoked in the process. We also plan to discuss feature films and explore the emerging themes. The idea is to start a dialogue on...
Potluck Poetry is a community for poetry enthusiasts. Each session is focused around a particular theme. We come together to share and listen to poems that remind us of the idea and let the discussion flow organically from there! Poetry in all languages is welcome! If possible, bring along a short translation for the rest...
Journeying is back from a short break! Moving away from places and faces, or experiencing a shift in ourselves and in relationships— there are so many kinds of transitions we experience as we go through life. Join us as we reflect on what transitions bring up for us and what it means to us, as...
