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By Hariharan U
Published on January 26, 2026
BLR Hubba is increasingly feeling less like a scheduled festival and more like a shared city rhythm. As the event enters its final stretch, audience turnout continues to grow, with Friday unfolding as one of the most layered and immersive days of the Hubba so far.
The day began on a reflective note at Alliance Française, where Futures Hubba hosted a full spectrum of conversations. Discussions moved seamlessly from geopolitics and diplomacy with Philip Green to futures literacy, feminist infrastructure, regenerative economics and ethical imagination. These ideas later found resonance in sound and performance, as Resonant Futures, an immersive transmedia set, closed the day on a contemplative, inward-looking note.
Across the city, BLR Hubba’s strength showed in how evenly its energy was distributed. In Malleshwaram, Hogona, the guided history and culture walk, encouraged participants to revisit familiar streets with renewed attention. VV Puram’s food walk once again underlined Bengaluru’s deep connection with culinary memory, drawing steady footfall through the evening.
Long-format engagement remained a key feature of the day. At Sabha, workshops such as The Fool: Presence, Play & Poetic Clownfusion held participants through extended sessions, while Freedom Park stayed visually alive from morning to night with art installations that continued to evolve as audiences moved through the space.
Friday evening brought a strong theatre and music spine to the programme. The Nether by Aasakta Kalamanch, Pune, held audiences at the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts, while Shoorpanakha: A Search at NGMA offered a quieter, introspective counterpoint. Folk traditions travelled across regions, from Bengal’s Ruuh-Bakhsh at Freedom Park to Karnataka’s own classical and theatrical forms presented at the Indian Heritage Academy, IIWC, Yuvapatha and ADA Rangamandira. Kannada performances, in particular, ran deep into the evening, grounded and assured.
As night settled in, anticipation built steadily at Freedom Park. Audiences gathered early at the Watch Tower for The Manganiyar Seduction, one of the most awaited performances of this year’s Hubba, transforming folk music into a collective, almost ritual experience.
With Friday behind it, BLR Hubba now moves into its final two days, coinciding with the long weekend beginning January 24 traditionally the festival’s most attended phase.
Saturday opens early with heritage walks through Cantonment and Ulsoor, followed by a packed day of workshops, drawing sessions and neighbourhood trails. By evening, Freedom Park once again becomes the musical anchor, moving from Reimagining the Jazz Standard to Echoes of Shakti, and culminating in Resist the Erosion, a world premiere that closes the Watch Tower stage late into the night.
Dance takes centre stage across venues, from Stand-Up Natyam at Panchavati and Pi Thadoi at NGMA to Footprints in Blood and a post-10 pm midnight dance gathering at Sabha. Kannada programming continues to hold strong through theatre, music and talks at Yuvapatha, Indian Heritage Academy and IIWC, while Rasthe Hubba spills into neighbourhood streets across Mahadevpura and Panduranga Nagar through the afternoon and evening.
With only two days left, BLR Hubba now feels less like an itinerary and more like a lived experience, one that rewards lingering, wandering and staying back just a little longer.
Full programme details and passes are available on the BLR Hubba website.
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By Manu Vardhan Kannan
Published on March 17, 2026
InterGlobe Foundation, the philanthropic arm of InterGlobe Enterprises, has introduced its first ‘Heritage Dialogue’ while also unveiling the third edition of its annual exhibition, ‘Tangible Conversations, Intangible Heritage’ (TCIH). The initiative marks an important step in encouraging conversations and collaborative efforts around cultural and heritage preservation in India.
The 10-day exhibition is being held at the Sunken Gardens in Sunder Nursery, with AKTC serving as the venue partner. Open from March 13 to March 22, 2026, between 11 am and 7 pm, the exhibition invites visitors to explore India’s living traditions through an engaging and immersive format.
This year’s theme, “Living Archives: Ritual, Performance and the City,” looks at heritage beyond traditional documentation. Instead, it presents heritage as something that continues to live through the rituals, practices, and everyday experiences of communities. By bringing together elements of tangible and intangible heritage, the exhibition highlights the Foundation’s ongoing work with communities to preserve India’s cultural legacy.
Visitors can experience the theme through a mix of photography, films, and installations that showcase three unique narratives. The first documents the Doli Yatra of Lord Rudranath in Uttarakhand, offering a closer look at the sacred pilgrimage and the devotion of the communities involved. The second focuses on Bhand Pather, the traditional folk theatre of Kashmir, presenting the history and cultural richness of this centuries-old performance tradition. The third narrative explores the idea of the city as a living archive through the ‘My City My Heritage’ initiative, showing how neighbourhood life and local communities shape the cultural identity of cities.
The exhibition also serves as the annual showcase of the InterGlobe Heritage Fellowships. This initiative supports individuals who research and document lesser-known aspects of India’s heritage. Since the fellowship began, nine fellows have been recognised for their contributions toward cultural preservation.
The day began with the ‘Heritage Dialogue’, organised by InterGlobe Foundation along with Sahapedia and IndiGoReach. The forum brought together leaders from corporate, cultural, and academic sectors to discuss ways to strengthen support for India’s built and intangible heritage. The platform is designed as a long-term initiative that encourages collaboration and investment in heritage preservation while connecting it to the broader goals of sustainable development and responsible corporate participation.
The evening continued with the formal opening of the ‘Tangible Conversations, Intangible Heritage’ exhibition at Sunder Nursery. Ms. Rohini Bhatia, Chairperson of InterGlobe Foundation, led the inauguration ceremony in the presence of cultural practitioners, institutional leaders, and heritage enthusiasts. The event concluded with a captivating Dastangoi performance at the historic Humayun’s Tomb Auditorium.
Rohini Bhatia, Chairperson, InterGlobe Foundation, said, "The ‘Tangible Conversations, Intangible Heritage’ exhibition reflects our deep commitment to protecting India’s diverse cultural legacy. This year's theme beautifully illustrates how our heritage is a living, breathing entity sustained by communities and their practices. Through the InterGlobe Heritage Fellowships and the new Heritage Dialogue, we aim to foster a deeper appreciation for our vibrant traditions and inspire collective action required to ensure they thrive for generations to come.”
For more than a decade, InterGlobe Foundation has supported several important conservation and heritage initiatives through its partners. These include the conservation and cultural revival of Abdur Rahim Khan-I-Khanan’s mausoleum in Delhi, the cultural mapping and documentation of eighteen cities through the ‘My City My Heritage’ campaign, the restoration of the Indra Kund stepwell in Delwara, the tile restoration of Qutb Shah’s Mausoleum, and the InterGlobe Heritage Fellowships.
Migsun Mall in Ghaziabad just added a name to its retail roster that signals exactly where the mall is headed. Calvin Klein has signed a leasing agreement for a 1,114 sq ft space at the mall, bringing one of the world's most recognised fashion brands to a retail destination that has been steadily building its premium appeal.
Calvin Klein's identity, clean aesthetics, modern sensibility, and a design philosophy that has built a global following, fits naturally into what Migsun Mall has been trying to create. The brand speaks directly to urban consumers who value minimalism, quality, and globally relevant fashion, which is exactly the kind of audience the mall is positioning itself to attract.
Rajeev Srivastava, Leasing Head at Migsun Group, put the signing in context. "Retail today is as much about brand alignment as it is about physical space. Calvin Klein represents a global design philosophy that speaks to modern consumers, and we're pleased to have the brand join Migsun Mall. Our approach has been to create a retail ecosystem that feels relevant, uncluttered and experience-oriented rather than purely transactional. Each new signing is evaluated not just on brand strength, but on how well it contributes to the overall shopping journey. Calvin Klein adds a distinct, contemporary dimension to our fashion mix and strengthens the mall's positioning as a destination for refined, modern retail."
The signing also reflects a broader trend playing out across India's organised retail sector. Brands are becoming increasingly selective about the locations they choose, favouring destinations that offer strong footfall potential, a cohesive brand environment, and a shopping experience that feels curated rather than crowded. Migsun Mall's approach of evaluating brands not just on name recognition but on how well they contribute to the overall experience speaks to this shift.
For Ghaziabad, the arrival of Calvin Klein at Migsun Mall is a notable moment, adding a brand with genuine global weight to a retail market that continues to grow in both scale and ambition.
The Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup Finals 2026 concluded on an exciting note at the Jaipur Polo Ground, with Rajnigandha Achievers emerging as the champions after a strong performance against Thunderbolts.
The prestigious event was attended by Hon'ble Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who joined as the Chief Guest. Rajashree Birla, Chairperson of Aditya Birla Centre for Community Initiatives and Rural Development, was also present at the finals, adding to the significance of the occasion.
Several notable dignitaries attended the event, including Himanshu Kapania, Managing Director of Grasim Industries; Sanjay Seth, Member of Rajya Sabha; Naveen Jindal, Member of the Lok Sabha and Chairman of Jindal Steel, who also serves as the Captain of the Jindal Panther Polo Team; and Askaran K. Agarwala, Group Advisor, Birla Group Trusts & Special Community Projects.
The final match saw an engaging contest between Thunderbolts and Rajnigandha Achievers. The Thunderbolts team featured Sipahi Mukesh Gujar, Lt Col Vishal Chauhan, Major Mritunjay Chauhan (MS Chauhan), and Simran Singh Shergil. Rajnigandha Achievers fielded Aryaman Singh, a 14-year-old player with 19 tournament wins, along with Syed Shamsheer Ali, Dhruv Pal Godara, and Captain Daniel.
The match was played over four chukkas of 7.5 minutes each and was officiated by professional umpires from the Kingdom. Demonstrating consistent teamwork and control throughout the game, Rajnigandha Achievers secured a convincing 9–5 victory to lift the Aditya Birla Polo Cup 2026 title.
The final match not only showcased competitive polo but also highlighted the sport’s growing prominence in India, bringing together players, dignitaries, and enthusiasts for a memorable sporting evening at the Jaipur Polo Ground.
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