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Chennai’s Pint of View brings lectures to bars and cafes
Chennai now has its own Pint of View (POV), a community lecture series held in bars and cafes twice a month. Neuroscientist Samyuktha Anand and entrepreneur Barkavi Mageshkumaar launched the chapter in…
The Story in Brief
Chennai now has its own Pint of View (POV), a community lecture series held in bars and cafes twice a month. Neuroscientist Samyuktha Anand and entrepreneur Barkavi Mageshkumaar launched the chapter in November 2025 after being inspired by a similar setup in Bengaluru. Sessions cover STEM, business, finance, and culture, with speakers designing activities to reinforce learning. About 20% of attendees are regulars, and 70-80% are aged 25 to 35. Lectures are in English, with Tamil available on request. The next talk, on August 23, explores why MF Husain painted horses and feminist art history.
The Indian Opinion
Some dismiss these gatherings as elitist or a fad imported from the West. But the numbers tell a different story: 70-80% of attendees are aged 25-35, many taking notes with torches in dim bars. This is a genuine thirst for learning outside traditional classrooms. The real test will be whether the model spreads beyond English-speaking audiences to Tamil sessions and sustains its volunteer-driven growth.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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