Activities

Release of ASM Journal Volume 92

We are happy to share with you that on 26 th November 2024, on the occasion of the 220 th Foundation Day of the Asiatic, the Society has released Volume 92 of the ASM Journal. This is the latest volume of the journal released by the Society. The editors of the journal are Professor Madhu Kelkar and Professor Usha R Vijailakshmi. It has come to the Society's notice that some unscrupulous elements are collecting money for publishing papers in the Society's Journal and are offering bogus certificates. Some of the candidates had mailed these certificates to the Society. These certificates carry the names of the editors of previous volumes. The Asiatic Society does not collect money for publishing research papers in its journal, nor does it guarantee publication, and most importantly it does not issue any certificate. Authors must verify with the Society before submitting any papers, and papers will be published only after rigorous peer review and editing. The Society does not take responsibility for any payments made to third parties claiming to represent the Society, or for their papers appearing in a cloned/spam journal. Ours is a print-only journal. We do not publish the journal online.

THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai
invites you to a talk
“Two Cultures, One Language: Four 19th Century Gujarati Texts”
by Tulsi Vatsal and Aban Mukherji
on Wednesday 4th October 2023 at 5 p.m.

The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai is pleased to invite you to a talk by Tulsi Vatsal and Aban Mukherji titled “Two Cultures, One Language: Four 19th Century Gujarati Texts” on Wednesday 4th October at 5 p.m.
Apart from language, the translation of 19th century texts requires both a close understanding of the cultures being addressed as well as familiarity with the historical context in which the works were written. This talk will examine the relevance of four texts, two written by Parsis, two by Gujaratis and illustrate the distinctive style, tone and treatment of the authors.
Books:
* Dukhi Dadiba and the Irony of Fate by Dadi Edulji Taraporewala
* Karan Ghelo by Nandashankar Mehta
* Relating to Dahigauri by Narmada Shankar Dave
* Travels in Iran by Kavasji Dinshaw Keasna
Tulsi Vatsal, a graduate of Oxford University, is an independent researcher, writer and editor.
Aban Mukherji is a freelance writer and translator. She has a Master’s degree in History. They have co-translated a number of books from Gujarati.

Tea will be served at 4.30 pm.

- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Meenal Kshirsagar, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson - ASM Lit Club

The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai takes pleasure in inviting you and your friends to A Book Launch and Panel Discussion on ‘Critical Social Science Perspectives on Indian Cinema’ Anirudh Deshpande & Anagha Kamble (eds.) on Monday 25th September 2023 at 4.30 p.m. in the Durbar Hall of the Society

Friday 8th and Friday 15th September 2023 at 5.30 p.m.
(Mumbai Research Centre)
Sun Pictures: The Advent of Photography in Bombay by Murali Ranganathan

Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th September 2023 at 5.00 p.m.
Thinking Civilisation by Dr. Ganesh Devi

Saturday 2nd September 2023 at 5.30 p.m.
Collaborative talk organised by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Mumbai
and the Asiatic Society of Mumbai on “Buddhist art in Maharashtra and
its maritime connections” by Dr. Pia Brancaccio, Chaired by Prof. Suraj Pandit

THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
THE GULESTAN & RUSTOM BILLIMORIA YOUTH SEMINAR
Theme: “Wellbeing among the Youth: Relationships and Self-Preservation.”
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai regularly conducts the Gulestan and Rustom Billimoria Youth Seminar for college students. This year, the Asiatic Society of Mumbai will present the 21st edition of the Gulestan and Rustom Billimoria Youth Seminar on the theme: “Wellbeing among the Youth: Relationships and Self-Preservation.”

Concept Note:
Being happy in any relationship is important for human development. Providing confidence and security in the formative years is imperative for the development of a healthy society where young people form relationships based on respect and consent. The instinct for self-preservation, though considered innate, is most often cultivated. Postponing the instinct for immediate gratification, respecting contrary views and acceptance of rejection are some of the attitudes that need to be inculcated in childhood. If physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing is not nurtured among the youth, it leads to conflict which then escalates into violence, harming both the aggressor and the victim.
The Youth Seminar wishes to explore these aspects and the specialist Dr. Aparna Joshi will enable the participants to understand the nuances of creating a sense of wellbeing among the youth.

Day & Date : Saturday, 5th August, 2023
Time : 11.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Venue : Durbar Hall, Asiatic Society of Mumbai, Town Hall, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Mumbai 400 001

Refreshments will be served before the seminar begins.
The students can register at https://forms.gle/19eWtB23jYuGsXRZ8 by filling a Google Form and intimate us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please also mark a copy to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on or before 31st July, 2023. Early registration is important.
A detailed schedule of the programme will be sent later. All participants will be presented with a certificate of participation, provided they remain present for the entire duration of the seminar.
We look forward to the active participation of your students at the seminar on 5th August.

- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Meenal Kshirsagar , Vice President of the Society & Chairperson,Endowment Lectures Committee