Hank Nunn Institute

Chai-logue 79 - It's Not Funny
2022-09-24 17:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
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 look at what a little laugh can bring out in different spaces.
We’ll be waiting with our chai and some bad jokes. See you on Saturday! As always, feel free to come talk, listen, and laugh (or not?)

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Zoom link will be sent post confirmation of registration through full payment*
*all payments are non-refundable

Who is it for ?

Free and open to all.

Dates

Saturday, 24th September ’22
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Time

5:00 to 7:00 pm

Potluck Poetry - Responsibility and Agency
2022-10-07 19:00 - 20:30
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 of the group.*

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(Zoom link will be sent post confirmation of registration)
*Original works of poetry are welcome. However, keep in mind this is not a space for writers to receive feedback on their writing/performance. We will be focusing on emotions and ideas that the poems generate.

Who is it for ?

Free and open to all.

Dates

7th October 2022, Friday
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Time

7.00-8.30pm IST

Contact

potluckpoetry2021@gmail.com

Chai-logue 80: Kahi Suni - Reflections on the impact of oral narratives
2022-11-19 17:00 - 19:00
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 us to time travel. Oral narratives and story telling have long served to preserve cultures, and define futures. And at its core, they have provided for a space for conversation, holding and sharing in the spirit of community.
This Chai-logue, we’re inviting you to come share, listen, mourn or celebrate the many narratives inherited and narratives lost to time. And of course — don’t forget your cup of tea!

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*all payments are non-refundable

Who is it for ?

Free and open to all.

Dates

Saturday, 19 Nov 2022
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Time

5:00 to 7:00 pm

Potluck Poetry - Tradition
2022-12-02 19:00 - 20:30
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 of the group.*

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(Zoom link will be sent post confirmation of registration)
*Original works of poetry are welcome. However, keep in mind this is not a space for writers to receive feedback on their writing/performance. We will be focusing on emotions and ideas that the poems generate.

Who is it for ?

Free and open to all.

Dates

Friday, 2nd December ’22
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Time

7.00 – 8.30PM IST

Living Learning Experience
2023-01-27 - 2023-01-29

Chai-logue #81: Search for a Village
2023-01-28 17:00 - 19:00
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 identify it, and where do we find it? Is the idea of the community still relevant or do we experience it more as a nostalgia?
Remember to bring your cuppas to hold your thoughts, feelings and chai!

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Who is it for ?

Free and open to all.

Dates

Saturday, 28 Jan 2023
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Time

5:00 to 7:00 pm

Journeying - Home is Where...
2023-02-18 11:00 - 12:30
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 so on) that helps express what they are sitting with. Other than being a space to individually engage with the topic, we hope that it will become a space to share our thoughts and reflections in the safety of a community.
Please note that this is not a workshop, but a space for beginners, daily journalers and everyone in between to come together.
DATE: Saturday, 18 February, 2023
TIME: 11AM IST on Zoom
REGISTER: http://bit.ly/3YpHpj5

Theatre of the Mind - TWO (A Short Film by Satyajit Ray)
2023-02-19 12:00 - 13:15
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 the impact of cinema on our psyche and everyday lives. The space will be held once a month on a Sunday, and it will be free and open to all.
THIS MONTH: ‘Two’ is a short film directed by Satyajit Ray in 1964. The story looks at two boys from rather opposing sections of the society, tugged in a war of toys and musical instruments, portraying the bigger realities, all being communicated through a house window.
DATE: 19th February, 2023
TIME: 12 PM- 1:15 PM IST
VENUE: Online on Zoom
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3XCGOsW

Potluck Poetry: Economic and Social Inequality
2023-03-03 19:00 - 20:30
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 of the group.*
DATE: Friday, 3 March 2023 (7.00 – 8.30pm IST)
VENUE: Online on Zoom
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3cf84fFComm
This event is free and open to all. Register using the link in bio or contact potluckpoetry2021@gmail.com.
*Original works of poetry are welcome. However, keep in mind this is not a space for writers to receive feedback on their writing/performance. We will be focusing on emotions and ideas that the poems generate.

Journeying - Transitions | Journalling Sessions
2023-04-15 11:00 - 12:30
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 individuals and as a community.
Journeying is a space where people can come together to journal in the quiet presence of others. Whether through writing or art, participants are free to express themselves any way they choose. Other than being a space to individually engage with the topic, we hope that it will become a space to share our thoughts and reflections in the safety of a community.
Please note that this is not a journaling workshop. It is a space for beginners, daily journallers and everyone in between to come together. It is free and open to all.
DATE: 15th April 2023 (Saturday)
TIME: 11AM IST
PLACE: Zoom
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HNI's 11th Birthday
2025-07-06
You’re Invited to HNI’s 11th Birthday Celebrations!
Join us for connection, care, and community.

🗓️ Sunday, 6th July 2025
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Please RSVP by 30th June 2025 and confirm your participation!
Venues and further details will be shared with all those who RSVP.
Warmly,
Team HNI
