Bachpan Baithak: A Guide to Gathering Around Childhood
A ‘Bachpan Baithak’ is a space for adults to come together and think deeply about childhood. This workbook was created as a guide for anyone who wants to host these […]
The Shared Shelf: When a Library Begins to Truly Welcome Every Child
There are questions that sit quietly in the background of our work—until a space, a gathering, a moment brings them sharply into focus. What does a library look like when […]
Bachpan Baithak Archive – Investing in Childhood
In January 2026 Bachpan Manao brought together a group of people who influence childhood in different ways – as parents, educators, policymakers, funders, researchers, and practitioners. This group converged at […]
The Playbook of Play, launched at Makkala Hubba
At Makkala Hubba this year, the Playbook of Play was introduced by Rohini Nilekani in a format that stayed true to the idea it was putting forward. The playbook itself […]
Makkala Hubba 2026, Bengaluru – A City Comes Together for Childhood
For ten days in January 2026, Freedom Park opened up in a way the city rarely does. The grounds held installations, trails, books, music, and movement, but more than that, […]
The Secret Ingredients of a Children’s Festival
We spent two days in Sarojini Nagar in Lucknow attending the Bulbule Festival 2025. Although Lucknow is best known for its food, we came back with something else: a near-perfect […]
Where Care Continues: A Visit to Salaam Baalak Trust
In March, we spent time at the Aarushi Shelter Home for Girls in Gurgaon, run by Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT). It was exam season. Some of the girls were resting, […]
Where Has Childhood Gone? A Story of Play, Schools, and a Community’s Responsibility
We all carry pieces of our childhood tucked safely in our memories. Close your eyes for a moment and they rise gently to the surface. Narrow lanes where we chased […]
Learning to See Again: A Visit to Tinker Lab
I visited Tinker Lab with a simple intention: to understand the space, and to get a sense of the pedagogy that shapes how children and educators interact there. What unfolded, […]
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