ABOUT TUESDAYS WITH THE BARD @ URBAN SOLACE

Urban Solace - Your Cafe for the Soul is India's FIRST truly cultural cafe. Incorporated in 2009, Urban Solace has pioneered experiences in poetry, comedy, music, art, literature and more...

"Tuesdays with the Bard @ Urban Solace" is featured in the "Limca Book of Records 2016" as "The Longest Running Poetry Event in India".

Over the last 14+ years “Tuesdays with the Bard @ Urban Solace” poets have wrung tears of joy, nods of recognition, fleeting smiles, happy applause, wistful memories ... and several unforgettable poems.

ABOUT THE FEATURED POET: Deepti Kolte

Deepti Kolte, brings a wealth of experience from both the corporate and startup realms with extensive marketing expertise. She believes in the transformative power of poetry and her writings are characterized by their simplicity and profundity.

Her second & latest poetry book published 9 months back, 'The Light at the Edges,' has received awards such as the LiFT award 2024 - Editor's Pick, 1st Rank, and the Sahitya Sparsh Award 2024.

Alongside her literary pursuits, Deepti is a mental health advocate, her podcast, 'Mental Health Musings - Yellowcheer,' currently ranks among the top 10 in India and top 100 worldwide in its genre as featured by Feedspot. Through her platform Yellowcheer, she actively contributes to mental health awareness. She is also NIMHANS certified lay counsellor furthering her dedication to fostering dialogue and raising awareness about mental health through her podcast and Yellowcheer.