🌳Becoming Bangalore: Stories that shaped a hometown

Bangalore now officially known as Bengaluru is a city that embodies transformation. From its origins as a modest settlement in the 16th century to its status as India’s tech and innovation hub Bangalore’s journey is a testament to adaptability and vision. Its story is one of layered histories diverse cultures and urban growth.

The city balances tradition and modernity with bustling markets historic institutions and iconic gardens coexisting alongside gleaming tech parks and skyscrapers. Bangalore’s evolution is not just about urban growth — it’s a story of identity where diverse communities languages and dreams converge. As it continues to redefine itself the essence of Bangalore lies in its spirit: a city constantly becoming yet deeply rooted in its heritage.

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Discussants: Roopa Pai (author ​‘Becoming Bangalore : Stories that shaped a hometown’) and Vani Mahesh (author one of her three books ​‘Meet me in the Middle’ is set in Bangalore)

Moderator: Sharoon Sunny faculty Azim Premji University

Roopa will be in conversation about Bangalore with Vani Mahesh (Author speaker) how a little sixteenth-century settlement on a hill became India’s most charismatic city.

The interaction will be moderated by Sharoon Sunny faculty at Azim Premji University who firmly believes that cities have a way of holding onto memories tucking them into corners and crevices where time stands still. And those memories linger in buildings — some still standing others refusing to be erased by modernisation. (Excerpts from her recent article about her love for Bangalore).

The discussion will include time for audience Q&A.

Host or Publisher Indian Heritage Academy