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SUMMARY:Raising with Algorithms - Bachpan Manao at the AI Impact Summit
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to a special panel discussion\, “Raising with Algorithms: Who Shapes the World the Next Generation Grows Into.” \nAs AI becomes part of how children learn\, are cared for\, and are prioritised within systems\, this session asks a simple but urgent question: who is shaping the conditions in which the next generation grows? We will explore what safety\, responsibility\, and local realities mean when algorithms enter classrooms\, clinics\, homes\, and community spaces. \nThe panel brings together leaders working across education\, public systems\, and AI infrastructure: \n\nAdam Ingle\, LEGO® Education – bringing global perspectives on playful\, hands-on learning and the future of education technology.\nVedeika Shekhar\, Public Policy Specialist\, NITI Aayog – bringing a national policy lens on innovation\, governance\, and enabling cross-sector collaboration for India’s development journey.\nAzeez Gupta\, Founder\, Rocket Learning – working closely with governments to reach millions of young children across India through early childhood systems.\nBronson Bakunga\, Co-Founder\, Crane AI Labs – building offline-first AI infrastructure for African languages to support teachers and caregivers in low-resource settings.\nPallavi Poojari Mohindra\, Co-Founder & CEO\, The Nurturant – working at the intersection of parenting\, early learning\, and digital engagement.\n\nThis discussion\, moderated by Deepika Mogilishetty\, Chief of Policy and Partnerships\, EkStep Foundation\, is part of the AI Impact Summit.
URL:https://bachpanmanao.org/events/raising-with-algorithms-bachpan-manao-at-the-ai-impact-summit/
LOCATION:Bharat Mandapam\, Delhi\, India
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SUMMARY:The Shared Shelf
DESCRIPTION:Librarians\, educators\, authors\, and book lovers come together in Bengaluru to explore a simple but important question:How do we build libraries that welcome every child? \nThe Shared Shelf is a day of honest conversations and hands-on learning on what inclusion really looks like in practice. \nThe day will include workshops on tactile books\, library rights\, and building collections that reflect the diverse realities of children’s lives. \nIf you believe every child deserves to see themselves in the books they read and the spaces they enter\, we warmly invite you to join.
URL:https://bachpanmanao.org/events/the-shared-shelf/
LOCATION:Bangalore Design Centre
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SUMMARY:Bachpan Manao Baithak at Makkala Hubba
DESCRIPTION:Makkala Hubba\, part of BLR Hubba\, is a 10-day celebration of childhood filled with stories\, play\, nature\, and exploration. Set in the historic Freedom Park\, it brings together joyful experiences for children and for childhood itself. \nBachpan Manao invites you to a small\, invite-only Baithak within this vibrant setting. This is a space to pause\, experience the festival\, and come together in conversation. \nWe will reflect on a simple but powerful question:What does it really mean to invest in childhood? \nFrom education\, health\, and safety to play\, care\, rest\, and belonging\, we will explore how our everyday choices shape the lives of children and those who care for them. \nWe would love for you to be part of this intimate gathering.
URL:https://bachpanmanao.org/events/bachpan-manao-baithak-at-makkala-hubba/
LOCATION:Freedom Park\, Bengaluru
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260117T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260117T130000
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SUMMARY:Launch of ‘The Playbook of Play’
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special gathering as we mark the launch of ‘The Playbook of Play’ with Rohini Nilekani—a moment to pause\, reflect\, and reconnect with the true spirit of childhood. \nThis is not just a book launch. It’s an invitation to rethink how we see play. \nThrough this conversation\, we explore: \n\nSimple\, age-wise ways to understand play\nVisual tools to observe children’s growth and milestones\nEasy-to-use activity ideas for everyday moments\nThoughtful approaches to both indoor and outdoor play\n\nAnd yet\, at its heart\, this playbook carries a powerful reminder:play does not need instructions. \nChildren already know how to play.They learn the most when they are free to explore\, imagine\, and simply be. \nFor caregivers\, educators\, and anyone who cares about childhood\,this is also a moment to breathe a little easierto trust that joy\, learning\, and growth are already unfolding through play.
URL:https://bachpanmanao.org/events/launch-of-the-playbook-of-play/
LOCATION:Freedom Park\, Bengaluru
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
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SUMMARY:Makkala Hubba 2026
DESCRIPTION:When Bengaluru’s beloved city-wide arts and culture festival\, BLR Hubba*\, decided to hand Freedom Park over to children\, something extraordinary happened – Makkala Hubba came to life! \nAt Makkala Hubba\, chase the migration trails of Bengaluru’s butterflies (Follow the Butterflies)\, peer into the bioluminescent deep in Phytoplankton World\, navigate the city through a life-size puzzle (Elli\, Ekke\, Ennu?)\, stir up recipe maps of India in Cook & Keep and more. \n(*BLR Hubba — Bengaluru’s festival of festivals\, anchored by the Unboxing BLR Foundation — is a 10-day celebration of the city through dance\, music\, theatre\, art\, food\, and more\, bringing historic landmarks alive with genre-defying experiences. Nested within it\, Makkala Hubba is its dedicated children’s sub-festival curated by Bhawna Jaimini. Bhawna Jaimini is an urban practitioner and writer whose work sits at the intersection of architecture\, society\, and culture\, with a deep commitment to equitable spaces for women and children) \n \nClick here to know more
URL:https://bachpanmanao.org/events/makkala-hubba-supported-by-bachpan-manao-when-a-festival-becomes-a-movement/
LOCATION:Freedom Park\, Bengaluru
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SUMMARY:Bachpan Manao In A Box - A Citywide Invitation To Reclaim Childhood
DESCRIPTION:Bachpan Manao invites schools\, anganwadis\, community groups\, RWA’s\, individuals and organisations across Bengaluru to host their own ‘BM in a Box’ – a joyful series of micro-events that bring play\, storytelling and creativity into everyday spaces. \n  \nClick here to know more.
URL:https://bachpanmanao.org/events/bachpan-manao-in-a-box/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110
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SUMMARY:Manotsava: National Mental Health Festival
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to share that Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies\, in partnership with NIMHANS and NCBS\, is hosting the second edition of Manotsava\, the National Mental Health Festival on 8–9 November at The Lalit Ashok\, Bengaluru. \nThe festival brings people together to explore everyday mental health through conversations on parenting\, screen-time\, childhood stress\, caregiving\, loneliness\, intergenerational ties\, wellbeing at work\, and growing older with dignity\, through talks\, workshops\, art\, and experiential spaces. \nAnd guess what?! Bachpan Manao will be there too! \nWhether you are a practitioner\, parent\, policymaker\, educator\, student\, or simply curious about how care shows up in our everyday lives\, we would love to meet you there. \nFestival Highlights \nThe line-up features leading voices in mental and emotional wellbeing\, including: \nDr Richie Davidson (Center for Healthy Minds\, University of Wisconsin–Madison) \nDr Prabha Chandra (NIMHANS) \nProf Vidita Vaidya (TIFR) \nDr Kaz De Jong (Médecins Sans Frontières) \nRahul Roy (Filmmaker) \nProf Surya Dolla (IIT Bombay) \nDr Amit Malik (Amaha) \nKeynote Conversation: Rohini Nilekani will be in conversation with Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Nikhil Kamath \nThe festival is free and open to everyone. \nStep into the Bachpan Manao Zone \nAt Manotsava this year\, the Bachpan Manao Zone is a space to pause and reconnect with the worlds of children\, through play\, imagination\, and everyday care. \nIt is an open corner for: \nRemembering childhood as relationship\, not just a stage of life \nNoticing how safety\, comfort\, and belonging shape a growing mind \nExploring how play becomes expression\, regulation\, and meaning-making \nReflecting on the link between care\, childhood environments\, and mental health \nYou will find prompts\, small playful interactions\, and reflective corners that invite you to look at mental health through the lens of early experiences\, and not only interventions. \nThis is a space for anyone working with\, caring for\, or simply curious about children\, across education\, health\, parenting\, youth work\, community building\, or early childhood systems. \nIf this sounds intriguing\, come join us at the Bachpan Manao Zone. Slow down and step into a child’s pace. \nWhat’s inside the Bachpan Manao Zone? \nA collective of beautiful experiences – each one exploring childhood and mental health in its own unique way: \nBachpan Manao \nThis stall invites visitors to soften their burdens and step into the overflowing spirit of childhood. Childhood is not a memory locked in the past\, but a wellspring of imagination\, laughter\, and wonder that lives within us. By moving from heaviness to lightness\, the stall reminds us of all that childhood holds\, mischief\, colour\, curiosity\, and play\, and how much of it still belongs to us. It is a celebration of that abundance\, and an invitation to carry a little of it back into everyday life. \nArtreach India \nStep into Visual Voices\, a vibrant showcase of how art empowers children to share their stories. Featuring unique artworks and animations from child care institutions\, low-income schools\, and community programs\, this stall highlights how creative expression fosters joy\, focus\, confidence\, and connection. Explore how art supports emotional wellbeing\, skill-building\, and mental health for children facing adversity. \nBookworm Goa \nTake a break at the Calm Corner\, a cozy space with books and sensory toys for children. Join the Collaborative Art Station to express emotions through guided art activities\, or enjoy an engaging Read Aloud session\, complete with discussions and activities before and after the story. \nFunky Rainbow \nA bookstall featuring a curated selection of children’s books that help young readers explore emotions\, relationships\, and life’s complexities — all in a language that feels real and relatable to them. \nPratham Books \nAn interactive book corner\, “A Little Corner for Big Feelings\,” featuring three stations that explore mental health and social-emotional learning (SEL) through children’s picture books. Station 1 uses wordless books with “feeling stickers” to track emotions\, Station 2 showcases SEL books in Indian mother tongue languages with reflection prompts\, and Station 3 encourages self-reflection through a mirror installation and affirmations. A QR code guides visitors to a short reflection form. \nSva-Hitha Child and Adolescent Well-Being Centre \nStep into a world where play sparks growth! More than just fun\, play is how children express themselves\, solve problems\, and build confidence. Explore hands-on activities and interactive displays to see how play therapy and everyday play help young minds thrive: boosting creativity\, empathy\, and positive relationships along the way. \nVazhai Foundation \nTry traditional games like Pallankuzhi\, Gilli Danda\, and Uriyadi alongside brain and sensory games. Fun and hands-on\, the space celebrates cultural games while sparking creativity and joy for all ages.
URL:https://bachpanmanao.org/events/manotsava-national-mental-health-festival/
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SUMMARY:Bachpan Manao Sabha
DESCRIPTION:​It takes a village to bring up a child and we are trying to bring together a micro village to answer this question by creating a space to pause\, connect\, and reimagine what childhood means today — and you’re invited. \n​We are the Bachpan Manao team at EkStep Foundation \n​Bachpan Manao is an initiative that invites you to celebrate the first 8 years of life as a time of joyful learning and deep potential. Seeded by EkStep Foundation\, the initiative connects 100+ organisations working to nurture every child’s growth holistically. \n​There are 3 segments to this day. Here’s what to expect: \n​🔹 Thinking of Childhood Together – An invite-only Workshop\nA space to pause and ask: What does a thriving childhood look like today?\nIn this participatory workshop\, you will step into a dialogue – guided reflections and small-group exchanges will help surface memories\, insights\, and possibilities\, reclaiming the essence of childhood as we imagine what it could and should be for every child in India. \n​You are also invited to participate in other events on the day\, which are focused on bringing the essence of Bachpan Manao and the heart of CollabAction alive. \n​🔹 BM8 Talks\, a dynamic platform inspired by the TED Talk format—focused on sharing bold\, thought-provoking ideas on Early Childhood in 8 minutes or less. \n​🔹 Katha Utsav\, a celebration of stories\, from the inaugural FactorDaily–Bachpan Manao Fellowship\, and a Fireside chat on “Stories That Grow Into Culture: Beyond Hero’s Journey”. \n​This is a space to pause\, connect\, and see the threads of a larger story we’re all helping shape.
URL:https://bachpanmanao.org/events/bachpan-manao-sabha/
LOCATION:Sabha
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SUMMARY:BCC Carnival
DESCRIPTION:The monthly BCC Carnival\, this time. \nThe theme for this edition is Celebrating Play – what does it mean for adults to freely play like children\, what can we learn through playfulness\, and can we reimagine the world for the children of today with more spaces of play and play-friendly cities? \nLaunching a series of interactive installations in the BCC space for you to explore the world of play through sound\, visual arts\, toys & props\, board & card games\, and more. Also have market stalls\, live music\, and many interesting activities like flow arts\, DIY art\, live caricature\, pottery\, group games\, etc. \nWant to play? Come join! All are welcome \n11am to 3pm\, Sunday\, 8th September\, 2024\nat Bangalore Creative Circus\, Yeshwantpur (Near Orion Mall/Iskcon) \nPlease note:\n– Sandal Soap Factory metro station is less than 1km away from us!\n– Please bring your water bottles\, we have refilling points across the space\n– Don’t forget to bring your shopping bags too!\nThank you 💚✨
URL:https://bachpanmanao.org/events/bcc-carnival/
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SUMMARY:‘Kathe Chikkappa' release featuring the Hon. Chief Minister\, Shri Siddaramaiah
DESCRIPTION:Read-Aloud Program with the gram panchayat librarians of Karnataka has inspired a delightful children’s story: ‘Story Chikkappa’ and its Kannada version\, ‘Kathe Chikkappa.’ 📚💖 \nThe book is being released today at Palace Grounds in Bangalore for the grand launch\, featuring the Hon. Chief Minister\, Shri Siddaramaiah\, along with 6000 librarians! In attendance will be Smt Nirmala Sitharaman\, Hon. Union Finance Minister\, and Shri Priyank Kharge\, Hon. Minister of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj. 🙌🎉
URL:https://bachpanmanao.org/events/kathe-chikkappa-release-featuring-the-hon-chief-minister-shri-siddaramaiah/
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SUMMARY:Hack-a-Change co-hosted by People+ai and ChangeInkk Foundation.
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to participate in <Hack-a-Change> on June 28th & 29th\, co-hosted by People+ai and ChangeInkk Foundation. \nHere’s what we’re hoping to accomplish: We want to use technology to create real\, meaningful change in the way educational content is accessed and consumed. \nYour ideas and code could significantly improve how learners interact with educational content\, making it a more inclusive experience for all. \nWhy participate?\n⭐️ Dive into challenges that address real-world accessibility issues in education\, helping to create solutions that will benefit learners with disabilities.\n⭐️ Use your skills in new and dynamic ways to develop tools that enhance educational experiences through improved accessibility features.\n⭐️ Work alongside other passionate individuals and experts from diverse backgrounds to share ideas\, learn\, and grow.\n⭐️ Showcase your solutions to an audience of peers and industry leaders\, gaining exposure and feedback. \nWe’re looking for developers\, designers\, and innovators who want to contribute to making digital education tools more accessible and customizable.
URL:https://bachpanmanao.org/events/hack-a-change-co-hosted-by-peopleai-and-changeinkk-foundation/
LOCATION:Koramangala
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