Children’s Day Contest: 'A Book I Wrote-2026'

We are delighted to announce the winners of the ‘A Book I Wrote – 2026’ contest organised by the Nehru Centre Library and MomSays. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners for their creativity, imagination, and wonderful contributions.

A big thank you to all the participating children, parents, teachers, and schools for their enthusiastic participation and for making ‘A Book I Wrote – 2026’ a great success.

Congratulations once again to all the winners, and we wish them continued success in their creative journey!

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Poetry Evening - Walking With The Mahatma - Saturday, 3 October 2026 4.00 PM

Eight languages. Eight poets. One Bapu. 🌿

Join us at Nehru Centre Library for Walking With The Mahatma, an evening of poems on Bapu in Maithili, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Santhali, Gujarati and English. ✨

Concept and curation by Dr. Paramita Mukherjee Mullick.

📅 Saturday, 3 October 2026
☕ Tea: 4:00 to 4:30 PM
🎙️ Programme begins: 4:30 PM sharp
📍 'Who Are We' Hall, 1st Floor, Discovery of India Building, Nehru Centre
✉️ Registration mandatory: nehrucentrelibrary@gmail.com

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Storytelling session : A Demon in Dandi - Saturday, 3 October 2026

"A village preparing for Bapu's arrival. A man found dead. Rumours of an angry demon... 👀 Step into the world of A Demon in Dandi and walk with the Mahatma! 🌿Also, listen to the Dreamers Series which tell stories of children who grew up to be great personalities.

“Where there’s a will, there’s a way”.

Join author Lavanya Karthik for a storytelling session on Saturday, 3 October 2026, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
📍 Who Are We Hall, 1st Floor, Discovery of India Building, Nehru Centre
👧🧒 Ages 10 and above
✉️ Registration mandatory: nehrucentrelibrary@gmail.com

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Story of the Aravallis and Gods, Greens & Gripping Tales

Culture & Conservation came alive at Nehru Centre Library! 🌿✨

An unforgettable morning celebrating stories, nature and everything in between 💚

🎭 Universal School enchanted us with two beautiful plays with a tuneful choir, based on two books written by Katie Bagli - Story of the Aravallis and Gods, Greens & Gripping Tales.

The morning had:
📖 A heartwarming trip down memory lane with co-author Vijaya Chakravarty,
🎤 Author, conservationist & storyteller Katie Bagli who took us through her journey and love for nature,
✍️ Followed by a book signing session

From ancient mountains to Ganesha's garden — every story reminded us that our culture and our environment are deeply intertwined. 🌎

Thank you to our young performers, our incredible guests, and everyone who joined us for this special session! 📚✨

📍 Nehru Centre Library, Worli

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Book Talk: Bheja Fry with Dr. Mazda Turel

 A Brain Story: Stories from a Neurosurgeon’s Clinic 🧠📖

Nehru Centre Library hosted an engaging and insightful book talk with Dr. Mazda Turel, neurosurgeon and author of Bheja Fry: Heartfelt Stories from a Neurosurgeon’s Clinic.

The afternoon brought together stories from the world of neurosurgery, meaningful conversations and engaging interactions. Dr. Turel shared fascinating experiences from his professional journey, offering a glimpse into the human stories behind a neurosurgeon’s practice.

The session also included a book signing, making the afternoon even more memorable for readers and book lovers.

Thank you to Dr. Mazda Turel and everyone who joined us and made the afternoon special.

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Mumbai Icons - Mario de Miranda

Mumbai Icons: A Celebration of their Lives 🏛️

Last week, we came together to remember the incredible Mario de Miranda (1926–2011) — the cartoonist, illustrator and painter whose lively drawings captured the very soul of Mumbai.

Curated by Fiona Fernandez, the evening featured a warm and insightful conversation with panelists Farzana Contractor and Rahul da Cunha, as they shared stories, memories and reflections on Mario's extraordinary body of work.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special tribute! 🙌

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Mumbai Icons - Remembering Nissim Ezekiel

Remembering Nissim Ezekiel (1924–2004) - poet, playwright, and one of the founding voices of modern Indian English poetry. ✨

Our "Mumbai Icons" series brought together curator Fiona Fernandez and panelists Urna Bose and Mustansir Dalvi for a warm evening of readings and reflection, along with moving video reminiscences from his daughter Kavita Ezekiel Mendonca and editor Vinita Agrawal, creators of the centennial volume Nissim Ezekiel: Poet & Father.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Discovery of India Building for an evening that celebrated a life devoted to words. 🕊️📖

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