UnboxingBLR Foundation

UnboxingBLR
Founded2023
FoundersPrashanth Prakash, Malini Goyal
TypeNot-for-profit organisation
FocusCultural documentation and civic engagement
HeadquartersBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Websitehttps://www.unboxingblr.com

UnboxingBLR (also known as the Unboxing BLR Foundation) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Bengaluru, India, that engages in cultural documentation, community events, and urban discourse about the city's development and identity. It has been involved in research reports, cultural festivals, and public-private collaborations related to Bengaluru's urban landscape and culture.

History

UnboxingBLR was established in 2023 by Prashanth Prakash and Malini Goyal to document and explore Bengaluru's transformation into a major technology and cultural hub. From an originating collaboration on the book Unboxing Bengaluru: The City of New Beginnings, the platform expanded into a formal not-for-profit entity engaging in cultural and civic programming.[1]

Activities and initiatives

UnboxingBLR has undertaken multiple projects and initiatives related to Bengaluru's culture, data, and urban challenges:

Bengaluru Rising

The organisation produces a data report titled We Are City: Bengaluru Rising, which presents insights into the city's growth and comparative status among Indian and global urban centres.

BLR Hubba

Cultural festival, BLR Hubba, features performances, workshops, and public art across multiple venues in Bengaluru.[2]

Other

  • In partnership with the Government of Karnataka and other stakeholders, the organisation supported the Namma Bengaluru Challenge, a programme to identify and support startups addressing urban climate challenges.
  • UnboxingBLR has been involved in urban infrastructure collaborations, including revamp and beautification efforts for Bengaluru's Church Street under the BBMP's “Namma Bengaluru, Namma Koduge” programme.[3]

Publications

Unboxing Bengaluru: The City of New Beginnings is a book authored by Malini Goyal and Prashanth Prakash that explores Bengaluru's social, economic, and cultural evolution.

Partnerships and collaborations

UnboxingBLR has collaborated with government bodies including the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) on urban improvement projects, and has partnered with organisations such as Social Alpha, WTFund, and the Greater Bengaluru Authority for initiatives addressing innovation and sustainability.[4]

Reception and coverage

The organisation's events and initiatives have been covered in Indian news media, including coverage of BLR Hubba as a cultural festival and of its role in urban redevelopment projects in Bengaluru.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Our Story". unboxingblr.com. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  2. ^ Anandraj, Shilpa (2026-01-05). "BLR Hubba, a cultural festival for Bengaluru residents, is back with its third edition". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  3. ^ "UnboxingBLR foundation, partnering with BBMP, launches revamping of Church Street". The Hindu. 2024-11-14. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-01-23.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "UnboxingBLR rolls out major cultural civic innovation initiatives". The Week. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
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