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SPECIAL EDITION ON THE OCCASION OF THE 17TH ANNIVESARY OF URBAN SOLACE COMPRISING A 4 PART SPECIAL OF POETRY FROM THE HEART WITH 4 POETS IN EACH EDITION, MAKING IT A GRAND EXPERIENCE OF THE VERY BEST POETS IN BANGLORE MAKING IT 17 POETS FOR OUR 17TH ANNIVESARY.This celebration of Urban Solace is also a celebration of poetry in Bangalore, and spans across 4 weeks with 17 poets coming together for our 17th Anniversary Celebration of Urban Solace.
The third edition of this special edition feature 4 of Bangalore’s most talented poets – Debaleena, Roopa John, Selvarani Paulraj and Selvarani Paulraj
Date: 17-11-2026, Tuesday, 7.30 pm to 9 pm
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ABOUT THE FEATURED POET: Debaleena
Debaleena lives in Bangalore (India). She grew up in Jamshedpur and has done her M.A and M.Phil from Jadavpur University She reads everything that she can lay her hands on, and writing is her passion. She believes“ laugh with the world never at anyone, and never ever say you are bored.”
Debaleena’s work has been published in several publications - “INK-SMUDGED DREAMS: by THE READING- LIGHT”; “COFFEE, SMILES & TEARS: BY STARLIGHT”: Short Stories. (BlueRose); “DOODLES, SCRIBBLES & LIFE IN THE MARGIN”- a potpourri of poems. (BookLeaf); QWERTY and QUIET BY CANDLELIGHT (Writers Pocket); Debaleena is also the Co-author and editor of SHE WRITERS GROUP; AQUALITY -Tales Of The Depths (Folio Publications) she is also a Co- author in other Indian and foreign anthologies.
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ABOUT THE FEATURED POET: Roopa John
Roopa John - Educator | Poet | Radio & Wildlife Enthusiast
Roopa brings a multifaceted perspective to the space. With stints in media, education, and the intimate medium of radio, she understands the power of "voice" in all its forms. A poet at heart, her passion for writing poetry serves as a bridge to the intangible—a way to stay in touch with deeper parts of human experience. She is dedicated to helping creatives find that connection, blending emotional depth with linguistic clarity, using the power of the written word as an integral tool for self-expression.
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ABOUT THE FEATURED POET: Selvarani Paulraj
Selvarani Paulraj - Language Educator | Poet | Mental Health Facilitator
Selvarani is the empathetic anchor of Literary Connections, bringing rich experience in language education and support. Beyond her role as a certified counselor and facilitator, she is a passionate poet herself. Selvarani believes in the power of the written word to heal and connect. By combining her linguistic expertise with an intuitive, supportive approach, she ensures our collaborative space remains a true sanctuary where every writer feels empowered to express the inner world without judgment.
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ABOUT THE FEATURED POET: Selvarani Paulraj Amrita Chopde crafts poetry as a means of introspection and release, sculpting each line to ask life’s most challenging questions. Known for her visual style, Amrita's poetry invites readers into a vivid world of reflection. A free speech advocate and fearless commentator, she writes with a bold spirit that dismantles boundaries and challenges conventions. Often seen with a hot drink in hand, Amrita is a seeker of thought-provoking conversations and a passionate pursuer of truth through words.
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