The Root is a platform to propagate social & environmental issues and it strives to be a canvas of artistic expression, a playground of design, a platform for protest & propaganda. We work towards creating a community of like minded people who stand for what they believe in. Our mission is to merge art with activism & propagate every issue that affects us through various mediums & merchandise.
Leaving Home - The Life & Music of Indian Ocean
Events / Film

Leaving Home – The Life & Music of Indian Ocean

by theroot on Jul 25, 2011
Guess we all are gifted in some way or the other – but in this daunting journey of life, some continue to hold on to their craft close to their hearts while others lose their way & settle down by choosing the safe path. What does it take to hold...
World Tibet Day - July 6, 2011
Events / Film

World Tibet Day – July 6, 2011

by theroot on Jul 2, 2011
On the occasion of 76th Birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Friends of Tibet and World Tibet Day to screen the documentary: “The Sun Behind the Clouds: Tibet’s Struggle for Freedom” and commemorate the second Anniversary of Uyghur Uprising on July 6, 2011.
Vikalp screens Arna’s Children at Prithvi
Events / Film

Vikalp screens Arna’s Children at Prithvi

by theroot on Jun 22, 2011
Arna’s Children (2003) tells the story of a theatre group that was established by Arna Mer-Khamis as an alternative education system for children whose regular life was disrupted by the Israeli occupation. The group helped children express their everyday frustrations, anger, bitterness and fear. Shifting back and forth in...
Upcoming Tee featuring Aung San Suu Kyi
Design

Upcoming Tee featuring Aung San Suu Kyi

by theroot on Jun 20, 2011
“The quintessential revolution is that of the spirit, born of an intellectual conviction of the need for change.” Burmese Social Activist, Aung San Suu Kyi is a living hero. Her non-violent resistance is as inspiring as Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Mandela & Dalai Lama. As long as we have icons...
The Root @ Kitsch Bazaar
Art / Design / Events / Fashion

The Root @ Kitsch Bazaar

by theroot on Jun 8, 2011
Come, get your dose of social & environmental kitsch with The Root Organic Tees, Elephant Poo Notebooks, Recycled Paper Bookmarks, Graphic Postcards & an Eclectic collection of music, docu films etc. at Zenzi, Bandra | 10th & 11th of June, from 11am - 8pm
Organic T-Shirts
Fashion

Organic T-Shirts

by theroot on Jun 8, 2011
Visit our Products Page to see more of our 100% Organic Cotton T-Shirts personally Hand Packed with Love, Care & Attention in a recycled paper box. Yes, they are unbleached, water based sustainable clothing for all you eco-friendly souls who like to use sustainable apparel.
Your Environment: An Art Experiment
Art / Design / Events

Your Environment: An Art Experiment

by theroot on Jun 1, 2011
Mocha Treehuggers & The Root invite you to participate in ‘YOUR ENVIRONMENT’ an Art Experiment. Express yourself - Draw, doodle, sketch, paint, illustrate, collage, photograph, sculpt, sew, stitch your thoughts and address it to ‘YOUR ENVIRONMENT’
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Kitsch it up!
Events

Kitsch it up!

by theroot on Jun 13, 2011
The Root thanks everyone who braved the lashing rains & flooded streets to make it to the Kitsch Bazaar. Your support & encouragement is overwhelming.
Aftermath - The Laya Project
Film / News

Aftermath – The Laya Project

by theroot on Jun 9, 2011
A write-up by Priyanka Borpujari after watching the 'Laya Project' at the screening organized by The Root & Mocha Film Club on the Eve of World Environment Day.
Eat, Shop, Make Merry at the Eco Fest
News

Eat, Shop, Make Merry at the Eco Fest

by theroot on Jun 2, 2011
Mocha Mojo, the nationwide chain’s kitsch-filled outpost in Bandra, will serve as the venue for the Eco Fest, a week-long (June 1 to 7) series of events to mark World Environment Day (June 5)
Grow, Share & Live
News

Grow, Share & Live

by theroot on Jun 2, 2011
Welcome to GROW; a campaign for better ways to grow, share and live together, to help build a future where everyone always has enough to eat. It starts here, and it starts with all of us. Spread the word. Share the video.
The Root presents Laya Project
Events / Film / Music

The Root presents Laya Project

by theroot on Jun 2, 2011
Mocha Film Club & The Root presents Laya Project 4th June, Saturday, 6pm, Mocha Mojo, Hill Road Bandra. For any queries, kindly contact + 91 9167727782 / + 91 9820095432 A tribute to the resilience of the human spirit, Laya Project is a documentary about the lives and music culture of coastal and surrounding communities...
Join The Root for a Heritage Walk
Events

Join The Root for a Heritage Walk

by theroot on Jun 2, 2011
A large part of protecting the environment is to know about it and understand it. Bandra has a wealth of natural and built heritage, old buildings and older trees. These are what give this suburb its unique character, not to take anything away from its amazing people! And it is this very Environment that accommodates...
Urban Environment - Threats, Challenges & Opportunities
Events / Protest

Urban Environment – Threats, Challenges & Opportunities

by theroot on May 31, 2011
The Root & Mocha Treehuggers presents URBAN ENVIRONMENT - Threats, Challenges & Opportunities - a discussion to throw light on the relationship that ‘we’ the urban dwellers have with the city.
The Root on a Heritage Trail at Bassein Fort
Travel

The Root on a Heritage Trail at Bassein Fort

by theroot on May 18, 2011
Rachel Carson, the world renowned biologist and conservationist had once said “Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life.” Come join The Root & Breakfree Journeys at Bassein Fort
The Escape Festival of Music and Arts
Art / Events / Music

The Escape Festival of Music and Arts

by theroot on May 9, 2011
The Escape Festival of Music and Arts is an escape for musicians, artists and music and art lovers alike. It will be held on the banks of Naukuchiatal Lake in Uttrakhand on 20, 21 & 22 of May 2011.
m.a.f.i.a Arts & Music Festival @ U-Tan
Art / Events / Music

m.a.f.i.a Arts & Music Festival @ U-Tan

by theroot on Apr 30, 2011
This time all roads led to a faraway resort perched on a hillock overlooking the shimmering Arabian Sea in the fisher folk village of Uttan in the outskirts of Mumbai. The venue, U-Tan Sea Resort is a perfect getaway from the frenzied city. This boutique property resort will convert itself to an exciting space for...
Posters for Vikalp
Art / Film

Posters for Vikalp

by theroot on Apr 13, 2011
The Root has been associated with Vikalp, a parallel movement that showcases thought provoking documentaries & short films that you'd find difficult to see otherwise - primarily due to the rules of censorship or the lack of such platforms where a film maker could share his cinematic concerns that he's captured through his film.
BYOFF - Bring Your Own Film Festival
Events / Film

BYOFF – Bring Your Own Film Festival

by theroot on Mar 3, 2011
Bring Your Own Film Festival (BYOFF) is an annual event held during February 21st to 25th every year on Puri beach where not only filmmakers but also artists from other disciplines like music, theatre, painting, sculpture, dance, literature and photography are encouraged to participate and show their work.

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