Report by Santanu Ganguly: Building on the overwhelming success of its other cultural activities where Bhartiya City had played host to Santana, Guns ‘n Roses and its likes it now brings the world largest science festival to Bangalore.
Edinburgh International Science Festival is the first and largest science festival of its kind in the world. Over 25 years the festival has been making science fun, exciting and engaging for young minds. This Year the festival comes for the first time to India in Bangalore.
The Science Festival is a strategic initiative by Bhartiya City, committed to curating exceptional cultural programs to engage and inspire Bangalore's youth and promoting culture, science and technology. The 10 day long festival will take place from 30th August - 8th September 2013 at Bhartiya City, Bangalore. The event is organised by Bhartiya City in association with Art Konnect and MyCity4Kids.
With an array of over 15 interactive workshops, live shows and exhibits, there is something for every age group, children and grown-ups alike such as: Aero modeling, Chemistry experiments, Evergreen room (dummy operation theatre), Bubble magic workshop, Splatastic, Science Circus, International photo exhibition, forensic science experiments, illusion room, smoke Bonanza, Lego Robosports and many more.
Snehdeep Aggarwal, Founder-Chairman, Bhartiya City commented: “We are extremely excited to be hosting the Edinburgh International Science Festival at Bhartiya City. It shall engage our youth and spark their curiosity in Science and Technology. This Festival is a part of our long term plan to develop Bhartiya City as a cultural hub.”
Dr. Simon Gage, Director and CEO of the EISF, commented: “We are thrilled to work in partnership with Bhartiya City, Arts Konnect and MyCity4Kids on this brand new initiative. From 30 August – 8 September, Bhartiya City will host some of our best-loved shows and workshops as we transfer the wonder and excitement of Edinburgh’s world famous Science Festival to India, for the first time ever.”
“This Festival is a bold first step in our plans to present more work in India bring our Science Festival to a nation that is currently making incredible advances in science and technology”, Dr. Simon Gage added.
To give visitors the opportunity to attend and plan ahead, the festival will implement a ticket system at a nominal rate. Families can plan their visits and buy their tickets online by visiting www.bhartiyacity.com/eisf Tickets will also be available at the festival entry for those who are unable to plan their visits in advance.
Festival Timings:
Weekdays: Monday to Friday
For Schools: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
For Public: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Weekends: Saturday and Sunday:
Public: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Bhartiya City is an integrated city spanning 125-acres, under development near Hebbal in Bangalore. With residential, commercial, IT SEZ, hotels/convention and retail districts, it is envisioned as the largest development of its kind within any metro limits in India. The result of collaboration between master-planners, architects, engineers and interior designers from around the world, the City brings a characteristic architectural flavor that makes the best of global urban design uniquely Indian. With a large hospital, 6-acre Central Park, schools and easy access to the airport and other parts of Bangalore City, Bhartiya City is intended to become a residential, entertainment, cultural and commercial hub. Residences in a wide variety of formats and price points to suit many types of Indian families are available under the Nikoo Homes brand. Bhartiya City is being developed by Bhartiya City Developers Pvt Ltd. Bhartiya International Ltd, an associate company, is a 25 year old firm listed on NSE and BSE, and marks the entry of India's largest player in the leather fashion industry into real-estate development.
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| Bhartiya City Brings World’s Largest Science Festival to Bangalore |
The Science Festival is a strategic initiative by Bhartiya City, committed to curating exceptional cultural programs to engage and inspire Bangalore's youth and promoting culture, science and technology. The 10 day long festival will take place from 30th August - 8th September 2013 at Bhartiya City, Bangalore. The event is organised by Bhartiya City in association with Art Konnect and MyCity4Kids.
With an array of over 15 interactive workshops, live shows and exhibits, there is something for every age group, children and grown-ups alike such as: Aero modeling, Chemistry experiments, Evergreen room (dummy operation theatre), Bubble magic workshop, Splatastic, Science Circus, International photo exhibition, forensic science experiments, illusion room, smoke Bonanza, Lego Robosports and many more.
Snehdeep Aggarwal, Founder-Chairman, Bhartiya City commented: “We are extremely excited to be hosting the Edinburgh International Science Festival at Bhartiya City. It shall engage our youth and spark their curiosity in Science and Technology. This Festival is a part of our long term plan to develop Bhartiya City as a cultural hub.”
Dr. Simon Gage, Director and CEO of the EISF, commented: “We are thrilled to work in partnership with Bhartiya City, Arts Konnect and MyCity4Kids on this brand new initiative. From 30 August – 8 September, Bhartiya City will host some of our best-loved shows and workshops as we transfer the wonder and excitement of Edinburgh’s world famous Science Festival to India, for the first time ever.”
“This Festival is a bold first step in our plans to present more work in India bring our Science Festival to a nation that is currently making incredible advances in science and technology”, Dr. Simon Gage added.
To give visitors the opportunity to attend and plan ahead, the festival will implement a ticket system at a nominal rate. Families can plan their visits and buy their tickets online by visiting www.bhartiyacity.com/eisf Tickets will also be available at the festival entry for those who are unable to plan their visits in advance.
Festival Timings:
Weekdays: Monday to Friday
For Schools: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
For Public: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Weekends: Saturday and Sunday:
Public: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Bhartiya City is an integrated city spanning 125-acres, under development near Hebbal in Bangalore. With residential, commercial, IT SEZ, hotels/convention and retail districts, it is envisioned as the largest development of its kind within any metro limits in India. The result of collaboration between master-planners, architects, engineers and interior designers from around the world, the City brings a characteristic architectural flavor that makes the best of global urban design uniquely Indian. With a large hospital, 6-acre Central Park, schools and easy access to the airport and other parts of Bangalore City, Bhartiya City is intended to become a residential, entertainment, cultural and commercial hub. Residences in a wide variety of formats and price points to suit many types of Indian families are available under the Nikoo Homes brand. Bhartiya City is being developed by Bhartiya City Developers Pvt Ltd. Bhartiya International Ltd, an associate company, is a 25 year old firm listed on NSE and BSE, and marks the entry of India's largest player in the leather fashion industry into real-estate development.
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