Exploring the Language of Symbols
On 27 January 2024, New Acropolis Main Centre at Colaba hosted an evening to explore the language of symbols through a talk titled “Decoding Symbols: The Language of Life”. The [...]
The Universal Language of Rhythm
New Acropolis hosted “The Universal Language of Rhythm” with Kathak exponent Aditi Bhagwat on Sunday 21st January 2024, at the main centre in Colaba, attended by over 70 people. Aditi was joined by Flamenco [...]
Taking Philosophy to the Streets
In a city that never sleeps, where the rhythm of life often drowns out the nuances around us, volunteers from New Acropolis Mumbai are set to unveil a thought-provoking initiative at the Maha Mumbai [...]
Fraternity Evening at New Acropolis Pune
On 20th December, 2023, the members of New Acropolis Pune came together to celebrate an evening of inspiration on the onset of Winter and to extend a warm welcome to the new members joining [...]
Cultural Celebrations to Celebrate Winter Solstice
On 19th December 2023, members of New Acropolis Main centre gathered to celebrate winter solstice. Many cultures around the world celebrate this natural rhythm of the earth through various customs and traditions. The celebrations [...]
Stoic Wisdom for Happy Living
On 2nd December 2023, New Acropolis Main Centre at Colaba organized a talk titled "Living the Good Life: Stoic Lessons for Today." The event explored the renewed interest in Stoic philosophy in our times [...]
Learning the path of concentration
Amidst the constant interruptions in our daily lives, the need to harness ‘Concentration’ as a valuable tool continues to grow. On 1st December 2023, the Pune branch of New Acropolis hosted a talk and book [...]
Seminar with Volunteers at Manav Bustan Rural Centre
Around 60 volunteers, members of New Acropolis Main Centre and Pune Branch spent a weekend filled with enriching activities and meaningful interactions at the Manav Bustan Rural Centre in Mangaon. The seminar included a [...]
Interview on Practicality of Philosophy: Radio interview on Fever 94.3 FM Pune
A week before the World Philosophy Day event in Pune called ‘ Victory of Light over Darkness’ , RJ Tarun from Radio Fever 94.3 FM hosted Shraddha Shetty – the branch manager of New [...]
Unveiling Myths : Navigating Life’s Maze
On 17th November 2023, New Acropolis Pune branch hosted a talk titled “Finding a Way out of the Maze – Lessons from Mythology”. The speaker spoke about the idea that all mythologies have symbolic meaning [...]
World Philosophy Day 2023 (Pune) – Theatre celebrating Victory of Light over Darkness
On 4th November 2023, New Acropolis Pune branch, marked World Philosophy day celebrations on the advent of Diwali, through a theatrical presentation titled 'Victory of Light over Darkness' at 'The Base’, a theatre in [...]
World Philosophy Day 2023 (Mumbai) – Panel Discussion on Philosophy’s Role in a Brighter World
New Acropolis Main Centre in Mumbai celebrated World Philosophy day at its Main Centre in Colaba, an event attended by over 80 people. Every year this day, first marked by UNESCO in 2002 is [...]
Celebrating Carnatic Music : A Philosophical Concert with Chandana Bala Kalyan
On the 29th of October 2023, New Acropolis Culture Circle hosted a musical performance at the main center in Colaba. The stage was graced by Chandana Bala Kalyan, a singer whose training in the classical [...]
Balancing the Scales of Life: Exploration of the Way of the Heart
In the midst of complexities of modern existence, can an ancient Egyptian ritual known as the "Weighing of the Heart" serve as a source of inspiration for practical philosophy while also teaching us to [...]
Unlocking Inner Stability to Navigate Uncertainty
We live in a world that is marked by constant change and uncertainty and finding inner stability has become an essential pursuit. New Acropolis hosted a talk titled “ Discovering our Inner Stability” at Anokhi [...]
Practical Learnings From The Life of Socrates
Socrates, renowned as one of the greatest philosophers of our times, continues to inspire us with his dedication to search of truth and his remarkable courage. On Friday 13th October 2023, New Acropolis Pune Branch [...]
Embracing Mistakes: Transforming Within
Mistakes are an inevitable part of life, an intricate thread woven into our personal journeys. On 13th October 2023, New Acropolis Main Centre hosted an evening of story telling, in an event titled "The [...]
Choosing Unity for a Better World
That which is not good for the swarm, neither is it good for the bee.” – Marcus Aurelius (Meditations) On Sunday, 08th October 2023, New Acropolis Pune hosted an evening of storytelling with the central [...]
Celebrations to Embrace the Wisdom of Autumn
On 18 September 2023, members of New Acropolis came together to joyously celebrate an evening of togetherness on the onset of the Autumn Equinox. The Equinox marks a pivotal moment in the natural world [...]
New Acropolis Facilitates Water Conservation in Rural Maharashtra
Upon beginning the work towards the development of Manav Bustan at Tamhane Tarfe Goregaon (Mangaon Taluka, Raigad District) in August 2021, New Acropolis Cultural Organization sought to find a solution to the grave water [...]
Unveiling the Self : A Journey of Body, Mind, Soul
In a world where our self-identity is often tied to external factors, a workshop titled Who Am I: Body, Mind or Soul? was hosted by New Acropolis Main Centre on 16 September 2023, to [...]
Conquering Fear with Courage
Fear is a common presence in our lives, often acting as a barrier that hinders our progress and decision-making abilities. On September 16, 2023, the New Acropolis Pune branch organized a talk titled 'Overcoming Fear [...]
Exploring Kahlil Gibran’s Timeless Wisdom
Over a century ago, Kahlil Gibran, a poet, painter and philosopher, left us with timeless wisdom through his writings. His emblematic works encourage us to introspect and understand ourselves better. It makes one yearn to [...]
The Quest for Happiness
The quest for a lasting manifestation of happiness, one that transcends the volatile realms of our ever-shifting emotions and psychology, has consistently endured as an ongoing exploration. On 26 August 2023, New Acropolis main centre [...]
New Acropolis India Turns 18
New Acropolis recently commemorated the 18th anniversary of its founding in India. New Acropolis Pune Branch started with some early celebrations to coincide with Diwali festivities and were joined by National Director Yaron Barzilay and [...]
Samurai Wisdom for our World Today
On Saturday, October 26th, New Acropolis Pune hosted an engaging talk titled "Bringing Ethics in Action – Lessons from Samurai", led by Shraddha Shetty, Branch Manager of New Acropolis Pune. With 36 participants in [...]
Embracing the Moment : Lessons from Haiku
In today's fast-paced society, the challenge of being present has become increasingly significant. Philosophy offers a pathway to navigate these challenges, enabling individuals to develop inner tools and explore their potential. New Acropolis Main [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Talk on Design of Form in Traditional Indian Arts.
On 10th Oct, 2020 the Culture Circle, of New Acropolis, hosted an online session titled “From the Formless to the Form” by Miti Desai. Miti is a Classical dancer, designer and educator. Her journey started [...]
A Musical Evening with Rekha Bharadwaj
On the 26th Sept 2020, the Culture Circle New Acropolis hosted an online event entitled, “My Journey in Music: an evening with singer Rekha Bhardwaj”. Rekha, a classically trained, National Award winning artist, sang her favourite [...]
Online Workshop on Building Inner Spaces of Inspiration
On Friday, 21 August 2020, Culture Circle of New Acropolis hosted an online workshop titled “Building Inner Spaces of Inspiration” with Shaizia Jifri Manekshaw. Shaizia is founder member and head of content at Theatre Professionals Education, an organisation [...]
Developing Attentive Listening Through Jazz
On 15 August 2020, the Culture Circle of New Acropolis India organized an online event titled "Learning to listen-an evening of Jazz with musician Zubin Balaporia". The speaker took the participants on a musical journey, [...]
Exploring the Philosophy of Khalil Gibran
On 18th July 2020, the Culture Circle of New Acropolis India organized an online talk titled "Khahlil Gibran - The Timeless Teachings of the Philosopher Poet”. Through recitations, excerpts of Gibran’s work were investigated, highlighting [...]
Exploring Aboriginal Art
On 11 July 2020, Culture Circle of New Acropolis conducted an online “Workshop on Aboriginal Art”. A creation myth called Dreaming or Dreamtime was elucidated through a discussion of its symbolic dot-making technique. The [...]
Connecting through Technology – An initiative for senior citizens
New Acropolis India (Bangalore) has launched a special volunteering initiative called CONNECT, which aims to empower senior citizens in these challenging times. The launch of the initiative took the form of an hour-long online [...]
Understanding the Philosophy behind Ragas
On Monday, 8th June 2020, New Acropolis India conducted an online activity titled 'Appreciation of the Ragas'. Through a guided listening of curated classical Hindustani music, the speaker explored the genre’s basic elements and framework, highlighting [...]
Celebrating the Spirit of Mumbai
On Saturday, 6th June 2020, the Culture Circle of New Acropolis India conducted an online session titled 'The Spirit of Mumbai' with Bharat Gothoskar, founder of Khaki Tours and Khaki Heritage Foundation. The talk celebrated [...]
Spicing up our Taste Buds
On Saturday, 30th May 2020, Culture Circle of New Acropolis conducted an online activity titled 'Cooking with Spices'. The session shed light on the historical significance, medicinal properties, and uses of various spices. The [...]
Western Classical Music and its Importance
On Friday, 29th May 2020, New Acropolis India conducted an online session titled 'First Steps of Western Classical Music' Participants were taken through the evolution of western classical music, with examples of famous compositions, to [...]
Exploring the Roots of Tribal Art
On Wednesday, 27th May 2020, the Art Products Department of New Acropolis India conducted an online session titled 'Folk and Tribal Arts of India'. Through various examples, participants were introduced to 3 art traditions [...]
New Acropolis at Mumbai Marathon 2019
On 20th January 2019, Members of New Acropolis (Main Centre) and few enthusiastic supporters participated in the Dream Run at the Tata Mumbai Marathon. An annual event, the Mumbai Marathon sees young and old [...]
Helping our Mangroves Thrive
On Sunday, 13th January 2019, New Acropolis (Khar Branch) continued the ongoing project of cleaning Mumbai’s mangroves at Carter Road (Bandra), with a team of volunteers comprising members and their friends, as well as [...]
IONA with the graduating fellows of ‘Lead like a Girl’ fellowship by Shenomics
On 8th December 2018, one of the teachers at New Acropolis presented to a group of motivated young women completing the Lead like a Girl fellowship BY Shenomics, thereby graduating into fine young leaders in [...]
Discovering Heroic Qualities
On 8th December 2018, the Social Solidarity Department of New Acropolis (Khar Branch) conducted an activity titled “Heroism” in collaboration with Angel Express, an NGO that works with underprivileged children. The goal of the [...]
Keeping Hope Alive
On 18 November 2018 , 32 volunteers comprising of members of New Acropolis (Main Centre), friends and citizens of Colaba area, with the support of BMC (A ward) came together to repaint and refresh [...]
New Acropolis (India) at Bangalore celebrated the International Day of Philosophy 2018
On 17th November 2018, New acropolis Bangalore celebrated the International Day of Philosophy with The Philosophy Habba titled “Maarga: Building Pathways to Change”. The day long event saw many enthusiastic participants partake in diverse [...]
Caring for Mangroves
On 27th October 2018, New Acropolis (Main Centre) led 30 volunteers in a clean-up and restoration activity in one area of the Mangroves situated in Navy Nagar, Colaba. With scissors, gloves and rakes in [...]
IONA Birthday Sign language project
In celebration of the 61st Birthday of the International Organization of New Acropolis, New Acropolis Bangalore marked the occasion this year, with a special activity of signing the famous John Lenon song ‘IMAGINE’ to [...]
Survival Skills Adventure
Members of New Acropolis Cultural Organization participated in a 3-day Survival Skills Adventure over the weekend of 20th October 2018, on the beautiful mountainous backdrop of Harischandragad, a 5-hour drive out of Mumbai. Learning [...]
Seminar for students of Living Philosophy
Students of Living Philosophy at the practical student seminar organised to experience Practical Philosophy through exercises of introspection, concentration and reflection. The seminar also saw the students bring expressions to virtues of compassion and [...]
Lessons from the Tree of Life
The Volunteering Department of New Acropolis (Main Centre) conducted an activity titled Tree of Life, on 15th September 2018 in association with Angel Express, an NGO that works with underprivileged children. Introducing the symbolism [...]
Celebrating Fraternity on Raksha Bandhan
On 23 August 2018, the Social Responsibility and Active Ecology departments of New Acropolis (Khar Branch) celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan by organizing a gift exchange called “I Am, because We Are” between [...]