Welcome to Pint of View – Bangalore's first-ever community where classroom-styled lectures meet drinks in pubs and bars.

About the Lecture

Why are we so fascinated by automobiles? Why has the love for cars and two-wheelers become such a widespread hobby across the world, and what keeps it alive?

This lecture turns to Bangalore to trace the evolution of automobile culture in the city. Starting at MG Road, the heart of Bangalore, it moves outwards through the many ways automobiles have shaped the city.

We’ll travel through the arrival of cars and two-wheelers, the rise of automotive racing, state celebrations, the evolution of the automobile industry in Bangalore and its environs, and the story of public transport.

Then come the thrills and spills of restoration and driving: the hunt for elusive parts, impossible restoration attempts, and hilarious personal mishaps, thankfully not too serious.

There will be a deep dive into the evolution of Karnataka’s vehicle registration system, before the lecture heads out onto the open road. Because, in the speaker’s estimation, there is no better test of an old vehicle’s restoration than a long-distance drive.

The lecture ends by looking at the challenges and opportunities facing the hobby, and how it is evolving to suit a younger generation.

About the Speaker

T.R. Raghunandan is a classic automobile collector and restorer, steam railway enthusiast, industrial heritage archivist and scale model maker.

He is the Secretary of the Karnataka Vintage and Classic Car Club and the co-founder of the Avantika Foundation, which works on heritage conservation. He is also behind the Museum of Movement, a rural museum celebrating the romance of transportation in India.

A former IAS officer, Raghunandan spent 27 years in the Indian Administrative Service before leaving

in 2010 to pursue his interests in strengthening local democracy, local governments and anti-corruption. He now works as an international consultant, trainer and author on decentralisation, anti-corruption and heritage conservation.

A raconteur and occasional stand-up comedian on governance, he brings together a lifelong fascination with machines, movement, history and public life.

Event Details

📅 Saturday, 22 August 2026

🕓 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Windmills Craftworks, Whitefield (1 km from Nallur Halli Metro), Bengaluru

What your ticket includes

• 1 complimentary freshly brewed beer or a mocktail
• Valet Parking

Seating will be on first-come, first-served basis.

What to Expect:

• A 60-minute lecture
• 30–45 minutes of interactive Q&A
• Personal Q&As with the lecturer

About Pint of View

Inspired by the Lectures on Tap community in the U.S., Pint of View brings this format to India for the first time. It’s where big ideas meet bar tables, and where you enjoy a drink in hand, walking out with a new way of seeing the world.

Book now & develop your own pint of view! 🍻