THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
talk by Sharon Irani on John Lockwood Kipling
Before the son, there was “the Pater” step into the world of John Lockwood Kipling, father of Rudyard Kipling and uncover the art and stories that shaped his extraordinary life — from his beginnings at the South Kensington Museum (today the V&A) to his Indian sojourns at Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy School of Art in Bombay and Mayo School of Industrial Arts in Lahore, and as the iconic illustrator of his sons most famous work “The Jungle Book”.
A talk by Sharon Irani for the Mumbai Research Centre of The Asiatic Society of Mumbai.
Date: 20th December 2024 (Friday)
Time: 05:00 PM
Tea will be served at 04:30 PM
Venue: Durbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande , Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai.
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla , Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC
THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
The Mumbai Research Center of The Asiatic Society of Mumbai invites you to the Parsi Artistry Salon by Tinaz Nooshian, editor and textiles chronicler.
Join her for an illustrated talk on the trading acumen and artisanship of the Zoroastrians of India as you sail in imaginary clippers from Gujarat to China, in the company of Bombay’s risk-taking Parsi merchants.
Browse through family heirlooms and Sino-Indian textiles - the Garo, Surat’s jari kaam and Navsari’s Dana ni toran work.
Saturday, 7th December, 2004
Talk begins at 5 PM. Tea will be served at 4.30 PM
Durbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary, Asiatic Society of Mumbai .
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC
The Members of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai
Sub: Invitation to the 220th Foundation Day of the Society
Dear Member,
As you are aware, it is the Society’s 220th Foundation Day on Tuesday, 26th November 2024. We are celebrating this day in the Durbar Hall at 5.00 p.m.
The Chief Guest for the function will be Prof. Bhalchandra Mungekar, Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Society. At this function, the Society will be awarding Honorary Fellowships of the Society to 5 distinguished persons (namely, Dr. Amitav Ghosh, Dr. Arvind Jamkhedkar, Dr. Kumud Kanitkar, Dr. Shashi Tharoor and Pandit Arvind Parikh), and also releasing the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai Vol. 92; and publication of Amaligramamahatmya.
We need your presence to make this landmark event a success.
Yours sincerely,
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande
Hon. Secretary
19th November 2024
THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
invites you to a talk on
"Naval Uprising of February 1946: The Last War of Independence?"
by CMDE Srikant Kesnur
on Saturday, 16th November 2024 at 5.00 p.m.
The Mumbai Research Centre of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai cordially invites you to a talk titled "Naval Uprising of February 1946: The Last War of Independence?" by CMDE Srikant Kesnur.
In this talk, Cmde (Dr) Srikant Kesnur, VSM (Retd) will delve into the sequence and significance of the Naval Uprising (formerly referred to as the Naval Mutiny) of February 1946. He will examine the involvement of Mumbai's citizens, the key figures in the uprising, and how the Indian Navy has commemorated this event over the years, providing a unique 'healing touch.' Additionally, he will address critical questions about preserving the memories and legacy of the uprising and whether it should be regarded as the Last War of Independence.
Saturday, 16th November 2024
Talk begins at 5:00 PM (Tea will be served at 4:30 PM)
Durbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC
THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
invites you to the Bombay Booked with Dr Uday S. Kulkarni
on Monday, 11th November 2024 at 5.00 p.m.
The Mumbai Research Center of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai invites you to Bombay Booked with Dr Uday S. Kulkarni, author of Raghoba: The Assassination of Narayan Rao Peshwa. The session will be chaired by Mr Narendra Murkumbi, the founder of Murkumbi Itihas Upakram.
Date: November 11, 2024 (Monday)
Talk: 5.00 p.m.
Tea: 4.30 p.m.
Venue: The Durbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of India
Dr. Uday S. Kulkarni is a much awarded author who has penned several non-fiction books dealing with Eighteenth Century Indian history. He is also a trained Surgeon who has served in the Indian Navy.
Raghoba: The Assassination of Narayan Rao Peshwa is Dr Kulkarni’s eighth non-fiction book on the most important period in India’s recent history; the eighteenth century.
Mr Narendra Murkumbi is the founder of Murkumbi Itihas Upakram. He has published books on history and is developing a permanent exhibition on the Maratha Navy in Mumbai.
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC
THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
invites you to Bombay Booked: Jashn-e-Talat
with Sahar Zaman and Dhiraj Singh
Celebrating 100 years of film and singing legend Talat Mahmood by revisiting his iconic life through the recently released award-winning book, “Talat Mahmood The Definitive Biography “. As an exclusive work of research and journalistic rigour, the book touches upon unknown aspects of his professional and personal life in detail, apart from touching upon his well-known films, songs, Ghazals and awards.
On Friday, 18th October 2024, 05:00 PM
Durbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai.
About our speakers:
Sahar Zaman:
Sahar Zaman is an award-winning television news journalist, author and cultural curator. She is recognized for her work in television, print and digital, for over 20 years as a newscaster, political news editor and correspondent on prime-time news media across India's top networks. “Talat Mahmood The Definitive Biography” is her debut book to celebrate his centenary year. The book is an extension of her journalistic work that required thorough research, verification and chasing a tight deadline. The book has won two awards -
1. Popular Choice Auther Award by Times of India,
2. Biographer of the Year by Power Brands.
She is Talat Mahmood's grand-niece.
Prof Dhiraj Singh:
Prof. Dhiraj Singh is the Associate Dean & Director, Dadasaheb Phalke International Film School and Department of Media & Communication - at the MIT World Peace University in Pune. With more than 25 years of vast experience in communication, media, journalism, arts and films; he has won awards both as a journalist and author, including -
1. Man of Excellence award by Indian Achiever’s Forum
2. Best Author award by Salis Mania
He was also, formerly the Executive Director of India’s Parliament channel, the Lok Sabha TV. And, he currently writes opinion pieces for the Hindustan Times.
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary, Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC
