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Kala Ghoda Association (KGA) and Avid Learning present Creative Collaboration 2020 (16th – 30th November 2020), a thematised set of programming that will consist of a mix of fascinating pre-recorded videos and exclusive live streaming sessions that will explore perspectives on creative collaborations between the arts and design. Topics to be covered will look at […]

Asad Lalljee, CEO of Avid Learning, moderated a panel discussion on Culture and Creative Economics at Virasat – Celebrating Indigenous Arts & Roadmap for Creative Economy on November 14, 2022 by FICCI India. The discussion looked at the use of industry 4.0 technologies that has opened up new opportunities for the creative economy. Harnessing the […]

In an interview with Jaswant Lalwani for Reflections by TV Asia, Asad Lalljee – CEO, Avid Learning, shares his journey as an adman in the Big Apple, and how he has since evolved to enliven the arts and culture landscape in Mumbai through programming for Avid Learning and the Royal Opera House, Mumbai. Reflections by […]

A discussion that focussed on highlighting Mumbai’s cultural transformation through the decades, along with a take on the way forward. Avid Learning, the cultural philanthropy arm of Essar, recently collaborated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai First and Kalaghoda Arts Association to present a discussion that focussed on highlighting Mumbai’s cultural transformation through the […]

Essar along with its cultural philanthropy arm, Avid Learning in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai celebrated International Day of Girl Child on October 11. Celebrating the day, Essar illuminated ‘Essar House’ at Mumbai, it’s iconic headquarters opposite Mahalaxmi Racecourse, to Pink. The year 2022 also marks the 10th anniversary of the […]

Avid Learning, Essar’s cultural philanthropy arm and Mumbai’s one of the leading public programming platforms was part of the two-day Jaipur Literature Festival’s (JLF) New York Edition. The sixth edition of JLF in New York saw many globally renowned scholars, thinkers, and authors shared their views. Mr. Asad Lalljee, CEO Avid Learning and Curator, Royal […]

Asad Lalljee – CEO Avid Learning, The Essar Group India CSR Avid Learning, where I serve as CEO is the cultural philanthropy arm of the Essar Group and was founded in 2009 with the aim of promoting and showcasing the best of India’s vibrant arts and culture ecosystem. Over the past decade, we have grown […]

We live in a time when sustainability is a buzzword on everyone’s lips as we wake up to the reality that a fundamental shift is required in almost all aspects of how we live. Environmental activism is gaining credence, visibility and traction as we make way for a paradigm shift in how we live, what we care […]

As a part of Avid Learning’s ongoing robust digital campaign, AVID Online – where #LearningNeverStops – we are delighted to announce that we have collaborated with the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) to present Sustainability NOW – a new series of targeted online episodes aimed at converting audiences into change makers and active catalysts and custodians of a greener future. Please read on for more […]