Exploring Hope: Insights from the Myth of Pandora
On October 5th, New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a talk titled “Strengthening Hope – Lessons from the Myth of Pandora,” led by Shraddha Shetty, the branch manager. She drew examples from various mythologies of figures [...]
New Acropolis Mumbai Hosts Blood Donation Drive
On 5th October 2024, New Acropolis hosted a Blood Donation Drive at its main centre in collaboration with Masina Hospital. The drive was led by aspiring philosophers from the introductory Living Philosophy course who came [...]
Invisible Threads: Connecting Ancient Civilizations Through Sculpture
On Sunday 29th September, New Acropolis Main centre organised an event exploring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya ( formerly Prince of Wales Museum) CSMVS’s international exhibition : Ancient Sculptures - India, Egypt, Assyria, Greece [...]
The Timelessness of Symbols
New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a talk titled “Decoding Symbols – The Language of Life” on 28 September 2024. The event drew 40 participants eager to explore the significance of symbols in our lives. [...]
The Olympic Spirit in Everyday Life
New Acropolis Main centre hosted a thought-provoking talk titled "Faster, Higher, Stronger-Together: Living the Olympic Spirit"on 28 September 2024, delving into the profound philosophy behind the idea of “Olympism” and its relevance to daily life. [...]
The Spartan Way to Inner Strength
New Acropolis Main centre hosted a talk on 14 September 2024 titled “Strength in Adversity: Spartan Wisdom for Modern Challenges”. The discussion highlighted the enduring relevance of Spartan philosophy in facing daily challenges. Renowned for [...]
Embracing the New: Philosophical Insights
On 14 September 2024, New Acropolis Pune branch hosted a book reading evening, on the theme of "Bringing Newness into Routine." The session highlighted the insights of the esteemed theosophist N. Sri Ram, a [...]
Transformative Insights : Harmonizing the Mind and Heart
On August 31st 2024 Shraddha Shetty, Branch Manager of New Acropolis Pune, led a thought-provoking workshop titled “What Do We Do with the Mind and the Heart?”. Addressing the importance of balancing internal and [...]
Open Mic at Mumbai Centre
On Saturday 31 August 2024, The New Acropolis Culture Circle organised its first Poetry Open Mic at its centre in Colaba. The event titled New Acropolis Poetry Open Mic-Where Poetry Meets Philosophy saw budding [...]
The Power of Heartfelt Communication
In a world where human connections are increasingly strained, we often struggle to communicate authentically. New Acropolis Main Centre hosted an event titled “The Art of Communication: Building Bridges Across Hearts. Set in the [...]
Bringing the Sun to Light: Myths, Science, and Inspiration
On August 24th, New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a talk titled “Wisdom of our Sun – From Ancient Myths to Modern Insights,” presented by Shraddha Shetty, Branch Manager . The talk explored the Sun's [...]
Annual Members Retreat 2024 – Bangalore
Over two days, we gathered at Fireflies Centre for a retreat filled with laughter, deep connections, and exercises that brought the values of community and philosophical teachings to life. Together, we explored what it [...]
Forestation at Manav Bustan by Djed Foundation and New Acropolis Members
After successfully gathering pledges from New Acropolis member-volunteers in Mumbai and Pune, almost 200 saplings were planted this monsoon, to enrich the ongoing forestation initiative at Manav Bustan (Rural centre of New Acropolis located [...]
From Noise to Clarity: Art of Concentration Explored
On Saturday, July 27th 2024 , New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted an interactive workshop titled "Art of Concentration in a Noisy World”. The session, attended by 30 participants, explored concentration as a human ability [...]
Centering our Lives : Inspiration from Mandala
On 27 July 20204 New Acropolis Main Centre conducted a workshop based talk titled Discovering my Centre : Lessons from Mandala. The talk delved into the profound principles of the ancient practice and art [...]
Open Art Alumni Event 2024 – Bangalore
Creating together, connecting forever: A truly joyful reunion of the alumni of New Acropolis South India hosted at the main centre on July 16, on the occasion of the international anniversary of New Acropolis. [...]
Celebrating 67th Anniversary of IONA
Members from Mumbai Main centre and Pune Branch came together to celebrate the 67th Anniversary of International Organisation New Acropolis (IONA). Founded by Prof. Jorge Angel Livraga Rizzi in Buenos Aires, Argentina, IONA has [...]
World Culture & Art Day Bangalore: Origami Workshop
Origami session at New Acropolis Bangalore as part of World Art & Culture Day! Participants from different age groups had fun together making magic with paper and finding joy in the present moment. [...]
World Culture & Art Day Bangalore: Songs of The Heart with Vasu Dixit
A magical evening with Songs of the Heart by Vasu Dixit at New Acropolis Bangalore as part of World Art and Culture Day! What a beautiful way to connect to words and wisdom from [...]
Workshop on Designing Life for Happiness
In a thoughtful exploration of happiness and purpose, New Acropolis Pune branch, led a workshop on 6th July 2024, attended by 28 enthusiastic participants. The session, titled "Designing My Life for Happiness," delved into [...]
Discovering Success: Bridging Individual Dreams with Collective Goals
New Acropolis Main centre in Colaba hosted an event titled Defining Success: A Philosophical Approach on 6 July 2024. With interactive discussions, participants reflected on the concept of success in our times. The session kicked [...]
Self-Discovery-The Greatest Adventure
New Acropolis Main centre at Colaba hosted a lecture titled "Know Yourself: The Greatest Adventure,” on 22 June 2024. Attendees explored the profound concept of living life as a Philosophical adventure. The speaker delved [...]
Fraternity Evenings Celebrating Solstice
Members from New Acropolis Mumbai and Pune Branches gathered to celebrate the solstice on 21 June. The solstice of June in the Northern Hemisphere (called Summer Solistice) which marks the beautiful and myraid expression [...]
Celebrating Arts Day 2024
A genuine artist, whether expressing themselves through an art form or in their everyday experiences, must journey through learning the significance of proportions, the nuances of harmony, the potency of silence and focus, and [...]
The Stillness Within: Stoic Wisdom for Modern Life
New Acropolis Pune branch hosted reflective talk titled “Inner Life – Lessons from Marcus Aurelius” on 3 May 2025 to explore timeless wisdom from the Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. The speaker [...]
New Acropolis Mumbai Launches Book, The Wisdom of Socrates By Fernand Schwarz
New Acropolis Mumbai hosted members of Mumbai Centre and Pune Branch on 18 March 2025, for its first event at its new premises which is beautifully taking shape!Members of New Acropolis Mumbai centre hosted author, [...]
New Acropolis Mumbai Hosts Special Talk with Pierre Poulain
On March 18, 2025, members from the New Acropolis main centre in Mumbai, alongside members from the Pune branch, gathered at the National Gallery of Modern Art, Kala Ghoda, for an insightful talk by Pierre [...]
Exploring Health and Harmony through Equilibrium
On Saturday, 8th March 2025, New Acropolis Pune hosted a talk titled "Restoring Health through Equilibrium," led by Shraddha Shetty, the Branch Manager of New Acropolis Pune. During the session, Shraddha Shetty herself a [...]
From Ithaca to the Self: Lessons in Transformation from Homer’s Odyssey
On Saturday, March 1st, 2025, New Acropolis India Pune Branch hosted a talk titled “Homer’s Odyssey – A Timeless Voyage of Self-Discovery,” led by Yaron Barzilay, the National Director of New Acropolis India (North). [...]
Session on Concentration and Inner Awakening at Bangalore
We had an experiential session on the title 'The Art of Concentration' on Feb 8th at New Acropolis main centre, Bangalore. The talk was based on the book 'Concentration and Inner Awakening' by senior [...]
The Way of the Heart : Lessons from Ancient Egypt
On Saturday, February 8th, 2025, New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a talk titled Way of the Heart – Keys from Ancient Egypt” to explore the concept of the ‘Heart’ in classical tradition, and its [...]
Exploring Ancient Traditions and Modern Paths to Meaning
New Acropolis Main centre hosted a talk titled A Search for Meaning Beyond the Visible on 8 February 2025 to explore this concept deeper. The speaker explained how in Egypt, this is seen through [...]
Connecting with Life Through Symbols: Carl Jung’s Influence Explored
On Saturday, February 1st, 2025, Shraddha Shetty, Branch Manager of New Acropolis Pune, delivered an insightful talk on the topic Language of Symbols: Inspiration from Carl Jung, exploring the symbolic language and its connection [...]
Seeking Balance : Buddha’s wisdom for Modern Life
New Acropolis Mumbai hosted a talk titled titled Finding My Inner Balance: Lessons from the Buddha, on January 28 at the Eclipse Wellbeing Hub & School, Santacruz. The speaker explored how the modern pursuit [...]
Socratic Reflections
On January 25, 2024, New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a thought-provoking talk “Reflecting on the Meaning of Life – The Socratic Way”. The event, attended by 60 participants, explored the question of the Meaning of [...]
Session on Art of Decision Making at Bangalore
We had an experiential session on the title 'The Art of Decision Making' on Jan 25th at New Acropolis main centre, Bangalore. The talk explored on the principles of decision making in our life, [...]
Medicine- A Physician’s Perspective with Padmabhushan Dr Farokh Udwadia
On 26 March 2022, Dr Farokh Udwadia, one of the city's leading Physicians shared his views on medicine in an evening titled My Thoughts on Medicine, organised by the New Acropolis Culture Circle. Dr Udwadia [...]
Welcoming Spring by going out into Nature!
The Acropolitan community headed out of town to our land for a day of exercises, study and fun! The beautiful day was the perfect way to connect with the fresh energy of Spring, to [...]
Philosophy in the Park: Spring Edition
An evening of connection and inspiration amidst nature! New Acropolis - Jayanagar hosted the first in our 'Philosophy in the Park' series, with the theme of Communication. We started the evening at magical Lalbagh, [...]
Discovering Banganga- A Heritage Walk
On Saturday March 5, 2022 New Acropolis Culture Circle hosted its first in-person event after 2 years of the pandemic. The heritage walk, 'Discovering Banganga' was led by member of New Acropolis - Vasant [...]
Exploring the Beauty of Dhrupad with Pelva Naik
Dhrupad is one of the oldest surviving classical styles of Hindustani music, the etymological origin of which comes from ‘dhruva’ which means steady or still and ‘pad’ which means verse. On 29th January 2022, New [...]
Exploring Art as a Journey Within – with Artist Olivia Fraser
New Acropolis Culture Circle hosted an event titled Art as a Journey Within with artist Oliva Fraser on 12th December 2021. The session explored painting not merely as a skill, but rather as a [...]
Dance and Beyond with Nehha Bhatnagar
On 27th November 2021, New Acropolis Culture Circle organised an event titled, Dance and Beyond by Bharatnatyam dancer Nehha Bhatnagar. Nehha is a disciple of Padma Bhushan Dr. Saroja Vaidyanthan, under whose tutelage she learnt [...]
A Lifetime in Architecture with Padma Bhushan B.V. Doshi.
On 30th October 2021, New Acropolis Culture Circle hosted Padma Bhushan Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, sharing his life experiences in a talk titled A Lifetime of Architecture. Charting out his early years of learning and practice in [...]
Musical Evening with Rasika Shekar
On 18th September 2021, New Acropolis Culture Circle hosted an online event An Evening of Music with classical singer and flautist, Rasika Shekar. Rasika impressed the audience with her versatility, performing a mix of classical [...]
Exploring the Yoga Sutras with Raghu Ananthanarayanan
On 24th July 2021 The New Acropolis Culture Circle hosted an online talk on the Yoga Sutras of sage Patanjali by Raghu Ananthanarayanan. He clarified how yoga, often misinterpreted in modern times, is much beyond [...]
Exploring the Wisdom of Vaastu with Sashikala Ananth
On 22nd May 2021, New Acropolis Culture Circle hosted an online session titled the “Wisdom of Vaastu with Sashikala Ananth”. The talk demystified concepts around this ancient science form and its main principles. Using various [...]
Sufi Music: A Bridge To The Divine
On the 17th of April 2021, New Acropolis Culture Circle hosted an evening of Sufi music (online) with singer Radhika Sood Nayak. A disciple of Shri Dayal Thakur, Radhika’s romance with Sufi music began with [...]
Bringing Stories Alive with Children from Angel Express
On Saturday, 15th February 2020, members and volunteers of New Acropolis (Main Center) conducted an activity titled "Bringing Stories Alive" with children in the age group of 8 to 14 years. This session was [...]
Working Together to beautify spaces.
This enthusiastic group got together, this past week, for some hands-on activities. Overall, it was a lovely evening of being and working together.The focus was to feel connected to the joys of Volunteering, active-work [...]
Spreading the Spirit of Fraternity at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2020
On 19th January 2020, volunteer-members of New Acropolis India participated in the annual Tata Mumbai Marathon to demonstrate a spirit of fraternity and solidarity. The occasion was used to raise awareness of the school [...]
Volunteers beautify the space at Vidyaranya.
To beautify the living spaces, volunteers from New Acropolis (India) visited Vidyaranya. This is a school & home meant to provide a better life for children from families of difficult socio-economic background. We all [...]
Making planters with children: new life and growth!
Making planters with children: new life and growth! "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." ~ [...]
Know Thyself seminar. Dec 2019.
Students of the Living Philosophy course participated enthusiastically - in a beautiful 'Know Thyself' seminar. It was held this Saturday (14th Dec 2019). The many sessions were weaved together as food for thought. The [...]
Nurturing Mangroves and Young Minds
On Saturday, 16th November 2019, 80 Volunteers comprising members of New Acropolis (Main Centre) and students of B D Somani School (Cuffe Parade, Mumbai) conducted a Mangrove Cleaning and Restoration Drive with the support of BMC (A Ward) [...]
Butterfly Effect – Volunteers help spread the word.
The Butterfly Effect is an participative art installation, presented as a part of our celebration for World Philosophy Day 2019. Over the days leading to the inauguration of the installation, many volunteers helped with [...]
Work-with-Hands Session at New Acropolis in Colaba
On Saturday 12th October 2019, member volunteers from New Acropolis (Main Centre) gathered for a Work-with-Hands Session to re-plaster and freshly paint walls to rejuvenate areas of the Main Centre. The activity captured the [...]
Arjuna experiential weekend retreat
The recent Arjuna Retreat at New Acropolis was a wonderful opportunity to experience 'Philosophy in Action' ! Through practical sessions of reflection, exercises and group dialogues the participants explored themes of Leadership, Identity, Inner [...]
Inspiring Young Minds
On Saturday, 28th September 2019, New Acropolis (Main Centre) conducted an activity to engage with more than 50 children in the age group of 7 -13 years. The activity was organised in partnership with [...]
New Acropolis Extends Support to Flood Relief
In collaboration with Goonj, members of New Acropolis from the Main Centre in Colaba, as well as Khar and Pune branches, came together to collect 40 cartons of clothes, blankets, bed sheets, curtains, toiletries, [...]