Making of an Identity | Bangalore International Centre, Bengaluru

Making of an Identity is a conversation on food, language and clothing, presented by Bangalore International Centre in association with Karwaan Baithak. The session explores how everyday cultural practices across the Indian subcontinent shape and reflect identity, history and society. The conversation features Sohail Hashmi, an oral historian, social activist, author, heritage conservationist and speaker.

Through historical anecdotes and discussion, the session examines the stories behind what people eat and wear, tracing the influence of migration, trade, technology, politics, identity and the exchange of ideas across the Indian subcontinent. It explores food and clothing not merely as markers of tradition but as living records of a history that continues to evolve.

Making of an Identity takes place on Saturday, 14 November, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The event is free to attend and open to all, with RSVP required through the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) website.

Event Details

• 📅 Date: Saturday, 14 November 2026
• ⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• 📍 Location: Bangalore International Centre (BIC), Bengaluru
• 🎟️ Entry: Free to attend and open to all.
• 👤 Organizer: Bangalore International Centre
• 🤝 Hosted By: Karwaan Baithak (an initiative by Karwaan India)
• 🎤 Speaker: Sohail Hashmi – Oral Historian, Social Activist, Author & Heritage Conservationist.