City Scripts

Announcing the fifth edition of City Scripts, an annual urban writings festival organised by the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS). It is a three-day celebration of writings that brings the city alive. Acclaimed Bengali author Manoranjan Byapari will be in conversation with his translator Arunava Sinha on Sat, 22 Feb at 6:00 pm. Featured discussions are themed on belonging in Bengaluru; the power of translation; making research accessible, flooding cities; humour writing for children; and archiving Bengaluru. The festival features two photo exhibits, a library exhibition and a map exhibition.The festival will end with a yakshagana performance by Yakshadegula. Registration is required for Koottu the children's play, the graphic novel masterclass and the neighbourhood mapping walk. City Scripts 2020 is free and open to all.