The Asiatic Society of Mumbai
cordially invites you to
a discussion of the book
J R B Jeejeebhoy’s Bombay Vignettes
Explorations in the History of Bombay
The editor, Murali Ranganathan,
will be in conversation with Naresh Fernandes
Date and time: Friday, 12th April 2019, at 5.30 p.m.
Venue: Kitab Khana.
- Prof. Vispi Balaporia, Hon. Secretary
About the book
Bombay Vignettes is a selection of J R B Jeejeebhoy’s writings on historical Bombay. Drawing on a wide range of printed and manuscript sources, Jeejeebhoy paints a vivid picture of the city. His subjects include historical vignettes and contemporary images of the city; its public institutions, especially those associated with the law and judiciary; famous Bombay denizens like Pherozeshah Mehta, Rudyard Kipling, and James Mackintosh; and the relationship of the Parsi community to the city. From describing the advent of moving pictures in Bombay and complaining about the perennial problem of rash driving in the city, to remembering the long-forgotten first Indian judge of the High Court of Bombay and recalling the prevalence of slave trade in the city, Jeejeebhoy ranges far and wide.
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai Literary Club ASM LitClub Launch of a book in Marathi titled “Albert Camus: Navya Kshitijancha Shodh" edited by Alok Oak, on Monday, 1st April, 2019, at 5.30 p.m. in the Durbar Hall of the Society. The book, published by Padmagandha Prakashan, carries 13 research papers by scholars of international repute who look at the various facets of Camus’ works. The articles carry a sustained enquiry into the philosophical and literary value of Camus’ writings which span his novels, plays, philosophical tracts and miscellaneous articles. The book also carries the reprint of two of Sartre's essays on Camus and one article by Prabhakar Padhye. All the articles have been translated into Marathi and the book, as it stands, is the first scholarly text on Camus in Marathi. Various scholars will comment on the book and reflect on the writings of Albert Camus, the eminent French writer of the 20th Century.
Tea will be served at 5.00 p.m. Do join us for this special evening.
- Prof. Vispi Balaporia, Hon. Secretary - ASM
- Mrs. Sanjeevani Kher, Chairperson – ASM LitClub
- Prof. Meenal Kshirsagar , Convenor - ASM LitClub
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The Mumbai Research Centre Talk
Date : 8th March 2019 (Friday)
Timing : From 5.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Venue : Durbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai
Talk by: Dr. Kurush F. Dalal, Assistant Professor (Archaeology),Centre for Extra-Mural Studies, University of Mumbai
Topic: Hambirarao: A little known Medieval ruler of Mumbai
Presided by: Dr. Tejas Garge, Director, Maharashtra State Department of Archaeology of Museums
Do join us for tea at 5.00 p.m.
- Prof. Vispi Balaporia, Hon. Secretary,Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Mr Yogesh Kamdar (VP), Chairman,Mumbai Research Centre
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Walk conducted by the Mumbai Research Centre Titled ‘Saltpan Walk’ on Sunday, 3rd March, 2019, from 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.
Sunday, 3rd March, 2019
Saltpan Walk – a walk with Mr. Vinayak Parab
Meeting point : Wadala Saltpans, at Shantinagar
Time : 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Participation on first come first served basis.
The Mumbai Research Centre, Asiatic Society of Mumbai, is arranging this visit to the Wadala Salt pans for the participants to understand this unique ecosystem and lifestyle of the people who work and live there.
Read more: Walk conducted by the Mumbai Research Centre Titled ‘Saltpan Walk’
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Screening of the Documentary Film ‘The Circle’ organised by The Mumbai Research Centre on 15th March, 2019. The Mumbai Research Centre of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai invites you to the screening of the film ‘The Circle’ (about 60 minutes) on Friday, 15th March, 2019, at 5.30 p.m. in the Durbar Hall of the Society.
Walk conducted by the Mumbai Research Centre Titled ‘Modern Mumbai – Walking through the 20th Century ’(a walk with Ms. Alisha Sadikot, Founder & Facilitator, The Inheritage Project) on Sunday, 10th February, 2019, from 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.
Sunday, 10th February, 2019
Meeting point : Outside the main gate of Mumbai University, in front of Rajabai Tower.
Time : 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Modern Mumbai - Walking through the 20th Century
– a walk with Ms. Alisha Sadikot, Founder & Facilitator, The Inheritage Project
Participation on first come first served basis.
Modern Mumbai - Walking through the 20th century
