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SUMMARY:The Frugal Innovation Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Frugal Innovation ForumA tale of two countries. In France\, the ecological consequences of overconsumption and resource depletion have led to the creation of a vibrant “low-tech” ecosystem. These movements promote frugal production methods\, often drawing on older solutions to address modern challenges. Some even advocate “degrowth” to curb the resource-intensive lifestyles of 21st-century France. \nIn India\, frugality is not as much of an option as a necessity. Confronted with deep inequalities and limited access to resources\, Indians must continually maximize what is available : whether launching startups\, running rural schools\, or executing space missions on extremely tight budgets. This Indian frugality also thrives in high-technology sectors\, exemplified by the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 probe at the Moon’s south pole—achieved with a remarkably modest €68.7 million budget. \nAs both nations face mounting social\, environmental\, and economic pressures — alongside the rapid rise of AI — how can human-centered frugal innovation help address these crises? And how might France and India collaborate here more effectively? \nThese questions lie at the heart of the The Frugal Innovation Forum\, co-curated with Mr. Navi Radjou. This event shall be held on 25 April 2026 at Science Gallery Bengaluru\, preceded by a workshop on frugal AI on 24 April. \nProgram schedule & agenda Science GalleryVenue partnerScience Gallery Bengaluru is a public institution that connects scientific research with art\, design\, and society through interdisciplinary exhibitions and programmes. Established in 2020 as part of the Global Science Gallery Network\, it is supported by the Government of Karnataka and leading academic partners including the Indian Institute of Science and the National Centre for Biological Sciences. The gallery engages young adults through interactive exhibitions\, workshops\, talks\, and public labs. With a focus on critical inquiry\, it serves as a platform for dialogue on science\, technology\, and contemporary social challenges in India and beyond. \nNavi RadjouNavi Radjou is an innovation strategist\, keynote speaker\, and co-author of the bestselling book Jugaad Innovation. He advises global corporations and public institutions on frugal innovation\, inclusive growth\, and sustainable business models. Recognized as one of the world’s leading management thinkers\, Radjou champions resource-efficient\, human-centered approaches to innovation that drive resilience and long-term impact across emerging and developed economies. \nREGISTER TO ATTENDProgrammeDay 1 - Friday\, April 24\, 2026Day 2 - Saturday\, April 25\, 2026Day 1 - Friday\, April 24\, 2026\nWorkshop on Frugal Artificial Intelligence \n2:30 pm – 5:00 pm: \nThe workshop will be led by Mr. Serish Venkata Gandikota at the Science Gallery\, Bengaluru. By invitation only. \n————————————————————————————————————— \nOpening of The Festival of Ideas\n7:00 pm: Discussion | Frugality and the Pursuit of Happiness\nWith Cédric Carles and Navi Radjou\, moderated by Vipasha Devi Tilak at the auditorium of Alliance Française de Bangalore \nArt Exhibition | World Without End\n8:30 pm: \nOpening of the exhibition “Un Monde Sans Fin” (World Without End) at the Alliance Française of Bangalore \n\nThe exhibition will be on view until 24th of May 2026\n\nDay 2 - Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\nScience Gallery \n9:30 am – 10:00 am: \nWelcome Coffee \n10:00 am – 10:07 am:\nWelcome speech by the Director of the Science Gallery\, Ms. Jahnavi Phalkey  \n10:07 am – 10:15 am:\nIntroductory remarks by the Consul General of France in Bangalore \n10:15 am – 10:30 am:\nKeynote by Mr. Navi Radjou | From Leapfrogging to Trailblazing: India’s Next Frontier in Frugal Innovation \n10:30 am – 11:00 am:\nTalk by Jagadish Babu | DPI Powered by AI – A Catalyst for Societal transformation leveraging the power of DPI and AI \n————————————————————————————————————— \n11:00 am – 11:30 am:\nBreak \n11:30 am – 12:00 pm:\nSpeech by Prof. Anil Gupta | Minds on the margins are not marginal minds: frugal & inclusive innovations from & for grassroots \n12:00 pm – 12:30 pm:\nPanel discussion with Serish Gandikota (Cambridge Frugal AI Hub)\, Neha Bhatnagar (Aspire Impact)\, Ushnisha Ghosh (British International Investment)\, and Starlene Sharma (Green Artha). Moderated by Dr. Madanmohan Rao (MXR.World) | Frugal AI for the Global South \n12:30 pm – 13:00 pm:\nA panel discussion between Dr. Vishal Rao (HCG Cancer Centre) and  Dr Suramya Asthana (IISc). Moderated by Mr. Abhishek Kumar (Wadhwani AI) | Frugal innovation in healthcare \n————————————————————————————————————— \n13:00 pm – 14:00 pm: \nLunch Break \n14:00 pm – 14:40 pm: \nA roundtable discussion between representatives of French innovation centres in India\, a conversation between Anita Loganathan (Renault Nissan)\, Siddharth Balachandran (Airbus Innovation Centre)\, Jyoti Pahadsingh (Société Générale)\, Ms. Rachna Verma (Schneider Electric) moderated by Mr. Navi Radjou | Made in India\, for the World \n14:40 pm – 15:20 pm:\nDiscussion between Mr P. Robert  and Ms K. Kalpana | Frugal science at ISRO: how it manages resource-efficient space missions\, and the role of women in Indian science \n15:20 pm – 16:00 pm:\nTalk by Mr. Cédric Carles | Retro Tech – Low Tech: A French research in frugal innovation \n————————————————————————————————————— \n16:00 pm – 16:30 pm:\nBreak \n16:30 pm – 17:10 pm:\nA panel discussion between Chitra Vishwanath (Biome Environmental Solutions)\, Sriram Kuchimanchi (Smarter Dharma)\, Sridevi Changali (Mason’s Ink)\, moderated by Prof. Champaka Rajagopal (Urban School\, SciencesPo\, Paris) | Frugal innovation in architecture\, and urban planning \n17:10 pm – 17:30 pm:\nTalk by Souresh Cornet | Hands-on learning of frugal innovation through academic projects \n17:30 pm – 18:00 pm:\nPresentation led by Vaibhav Chhabra | Prototyping and practical application of frugal innovation principles \n18:00 pm – 18:15 pm:\nClosing remarks by co-curator Mr. Navi Radjou \n18:30 – 19:00 pm:\nReception
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SUMMARY:The Pardon My French! Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Date: 15th of May\, 2026\nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm\nLocation: Alliance Française de Delhi \nRegister Now \nThe Pardon My French! book club is a monthly initiative that brings together readers to discover and discuss contemporary French literature in a relaxed setting. \n\n\nFor the upcoming session\, we will be reading Call Me Nathan by Catherine Castro\, a graphic novel that tells a moving story of identity\, self-discovery\, and personal transformation. Through its simple yet powerful narrative\, the book opens up meaningful conversations around belonging and acceptance. \n\nWhy Attend?\nDiscover contemporary French literature in an accessible format\nBooks and discussions are in English\nTake part in an open\, informal discussion\nShare perspectives with fellow readers\nSpend an evening around books\, conversation\, and community\n\nEvent Details\nFormat: Book discussion\nEntry: Open to All – with registration\n\nAbout the SessionDesigned as a casual and engaging space\, Pardon My French! is about making new bookish connections and exploring stories together. Whether you’ve read the book or are simply curious\, you are welcome to join the conversation. \nSubstackCurious about emerging voices in contemporary French literature\, now available in English and Indian languages? \nSubscribe to our SubstackPrevious EditionsGallery
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SUMMARY:balllad - Fête de la Musique
DESCRIPTION:Slide 1Fête de la MusiquebALLLAdPut on your headphones. Let the city take you somewhere unexpected. bAlllAd by Bertrand Devendeville — India TourJune 4 - June 14\, 2026Find your ShowSneak Peek                    \n\n                                     \n            \n        \n        Follow the Sound!\nbAlllAd is a unique public-space performance created by French artist Bertrand Devendeville. Equipped with wireless headphones\, audiences are guided through a moving musical experience where songs\, spoken word\, live recordings\, and improvisation unfold in real time.\nWhat begins as a simple walk quickly becomes a collective performance. Participants sing\, move\, and interact\, while the city itself becomes an integral part of the experience. No two performances are ever the same\, as each bAlllAd is shaped by the people and the place in which it unfolds.\nPresented more than 200 times internationally\, bAlllAd transforms ordinary public spaces into moments of curiosity\, play\, and shared discovery. \nNew DelhiJaipurKolkataGoaKochiBengaluru - Show 1Bengaluru - Show 2New Delhi\n4 June 2026\nTime: 6:30 PM\nVenue: Social\, DLF Avenue\, Saket \nEntry & Registration: \n\nFree Entry | ₹500 cover charge (redeemable on food & drinks)\n\nRSVP\nJaipur\n6 June 2026\nTime: 6:30 PM\nVenue: Patrika Gate\, Jaipur\nSupported by Rajasthan Patrika and Official Radio Partner FM Tadka. \nEntry & Registration: \n\nFree Entry. RSVP in advance.\nOpen to all. Public event\n\nEntry Conditions: \n\nGuests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth experience.\n\nRSVP\nKolkata\n8 June 2026\nTime: 5 PM\nVenue: Rooftop\, Park Mansions (57A Park Street\, Park Mansions)\nKolkata \nEntry & Registration: \n\nFree Entry. RSVP in advance.\n\nEntry Conditions: \n\nGuests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth experience.\n\nRSVP\nGoa\n10 June 2026\nTime: 7:30 pm\nVenue: Terttulia\, Miramar\, North Goa \nEntry & Registration: \n\nFree Entry. RSVP mandatory in advance.\n\nEntry Conditions: \n\nGuests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth experience.\n\nRSVP\nKochi\n12 June 2026\nTime: 10 AM\nVenue: Sacred Heart College\, Thevara \nTime: 6 PM\nVenue: The Rotary Club Of Cochin \nEntry & Registration: \n\nFree Entry. RSVP in advance.\n\nEntry Conditions: \n\nGuests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth experience.\n\nRSVP\nBengaluru - Show 1\n13 June 2026\nTime: 8 PM\nVenue: Alliance Française de Bangalore \nEntry & Registration: \n\nFree Entry. Open to all.\n\nEntry Conditions: \n\nGuests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth experience.\n\nBengaluru - Show 2\n14 June 2026\nTime: 11 AM & 3 PM\nVenue: Cubbon Park \nEntry & Registration: \n\nFree Event. Open to all.
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SUMMARY:Alright Mela - Fête de la Musique
DESCRIPTION:Slide 1Fête de la MusiqueAlright MelaMusic that moves your body and shakes something deeper — this is not a show you watch\, it's one you feel.June 18 - June 24\, 2026Find your ShowSneak Peek                    \n\n                                     \n            \n        \n        Mediterranean Rhythms. Electronic Energy. Collective Trance.\nAlright Mela is a Franco-Moroccan trio that brings together Mediterranean influences\, Gnawa traditions\, electric oud\, and electronic music. Their performances combine hypnotic beats\, psychedelic textures\, and powerful vocals to create a sound that is both deeply rooted and strikingly contemporary. \nFormed by Markus\, Cheb Xavi\, and Moroccan Gnawa artist Jaouad El Garouge\, the group moves between Europe\, the Maghreb\, and the Middle East\, creating music that is designed as much for movement as for reflection. \nTheir songs explore themes such as migration\, tolerance\, identity\, and coexistence\, transforming the dance floor into a space for both celebration and thought. Through groove\, rhythm\, and collective energy\, Alright Mela creates live performances that are immersive\, vibrant\, and impossible to experience passively. \nChandigarhBhopalHyderabadPuneMumbaiChandigarh\n18 June 2026\nTime: 7:30 PM\nVenue: Tagore Theatre\nSector 18\, Chandigarh \nEntry & Registration: \n\nFree Entry. Open to all.\n\nEntry Conditions: \n\nGuests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth experience.\n\nBhopal\n19 June 2026\nTime: 7 PM\nVenue: Bharat Bhavan\nBhopal \nEntry & Registration: \n\nFree Entry. Open to all.\n\nEntry Conditions: \n\nGuests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth experience.\n\nHyderabad\n21 June 2026\nTime: 8 PM\nVenue: The Moonshine Project / EXT\nHyderabad \nEntry & Registration: \n\nFree Entry. Open to all.\n\nPune\n23 June 2026\nTime: 8 PM\nVenue: Sisha Cafe\nPune \nEntry & Registration: \n\nTicketed Entry.\n\nEntry Conditions: \n\nGuests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth experience.\n\nRSVP\nMumbai\n24 June 2026\nTime: 7 PM\nVenue: BONOBO\nBandra West\, Mumbai \nEntry & Registration: \n\nFree Entry. Open to all.\n\nEntry Conditions: \n\nGuests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth experience.\n\nThree Worlds. One Sound.The TrioMarkus\nClassical guitarist\, oud player\, composer. A decade of cross-cultural work led him to create a sound that bridges East and West. \nCheb Xavi\nElectro-dub musician\, keyboardist and synthesizer explorer. He brings the pulse the hypnotic electronic backbone that drives the dance floor. \nJaouad El Garouge\nBorn into a Moroccan Gnawa family. Guembri player\, singer\, and keeper of trance. He has collaborated with Salif Keita\, Acid Arab (nominated for Victoires de la Musique)\, and performed at Sziget and Boom Festival.
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SUMMARY:Kelly ou moi - Fête de la Musique
DESCRIPTION:Slide 1Fête de la MusiqueKelly Ou MoiAn evening of raw\, intimate music; honest songs about memory\, love\, and the emotions we rarely name. The kind that stays with you long after it ends.June 19 - June 26\, 2026Find your ShowSneak Peek                    \n\n                                     \n            \n        \n        Songs That Feel Like Conversations\nKelly ou moi is the musical project of French singer-songwriter Kelly Emmanuelle Grondin. Her music blends indie-pop\, folk influences\, and deeply personal storytelling to create performances that feel intimate\, honest\, and emotionally resonant. \nRather than relying on spectacle\, Kelly ou moi builds a direct and sincere connection with her audience. Her songs explore relationships\, memory\, vulnerability\, and the emotions that shape everyday life. \nAs part of the Month of Music\, Kelly ou moi offers a quieter but equally powerful experience\, reminding us that music can be both deeply personal and profoundly shared. \nIndia Tour AhmedabadPuducherryAhmedabad\n19 June 2026\nTime: 7 PM\nVenue: Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad \nEntry & Registration: \n\nFree Entry. Open to all.\n\nEntry Conditions: \n\nGuests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth experience.\n\nPuducherry\n26 June 2026\nTime: 7 PM\nVenue: Alliance Française de Pondichéry \nEntry & Registration: \n\nFree Entry. Open to all.\n\nEntry Conditions: \n\nGuests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth experience.\n\nSri Lanka Tour ColomboKandyColombo\n21 June 2026\nTime: 5:30 PM\nVenue: Port View restaurant\, 23rd Lane\, Colombo 3\, Colombo\, Sri Lanka\n \nEntry & Registration: \n\nFree Entry. Open to all.\n\nEntry Conditions: \n\nGuests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth experience.\n\nKandy\n23 June 2026\nTime: 7 PM\nVenue: Kandy Club\, 20\, Anagarika\, Dharmapala Mawatha\, Kandy\, Sri Lanka \nEntry & Registration: \n\nFree Entry. Open to all.\n\nEntry Conditions: \n\nGuests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth experience.
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