Powai Reads is a silent reading group held weekly in Mumbai's neighbourhood parks.

Powai Reads is a silent reading group that gathers every Sunday morning in neighbourhood parks across Mumbai, offering a distraction-free space for community reading. Unlike traditional book clubs with discussions or commercial tie-ins, this group focuses solely on providing an idyll of silence where participants can immerse themselves in their books without phone notifications or household chores interrupting the experience. There is no membership, registration, or WhatsApp group; interested individuals simply arrive on Sunday mornings, set up a mat or find a bench, and begin reading. After the reading session concludes, participants may exchange brief pleasantries, visit a café, or return home. The group was established in 2023 by Ananya Bhardwaj, inspired by similar initiatives elsewhere, with the goal of fostering a sense of community around the solitary act of reading and helping individuals overcome reading slumps. The group participates in a broader trend of organized reading activities in India, ranging from intimate home gatherings to larger, curated events, and aims to make reading feel like a fun, accessible community activity rather than a daunting task.