THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
launch of the four-volumes of ‘The Heritage Handbook’
published by The People’s Project
in collaboration with The MMR Heritage Conservation Society
The Mumbai Research Centre of The Asiatic Society of Mumbai is pleased to invite you to the launch of the four-volumes of ‘The Heritage Handbook’, published by The People’s Project in collaboration with The MMR Heritage Conservation Society.
Serving as companion guidebooks to the MMRHCS heritage maps, The Heritage Handbooks offer invaluable insights into the diverse heritage of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Moving beyond colonial landmarks, these handbooks bring to light lesser-known and often overlooked stories from across the region.
The event will feature the official launch, followed by author presentations and group discussions.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, 22nd April 2025
Time: 4:30 PM – Tea
5:00 PM – Book Launch, Presentations, and Group Discussions
Venue: Durbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai,
Town Hall, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 001
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC
Dear Sir/ Madam,
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai and The Marg Foundation invite you to a talk on Marg’s recently published volume “The Third Side of the Coin” edited by Joe Cribb, (Former Keeper, Coins and Medals, British Museum) with Dr. Shailendra Bhandare (Senior Assistant Keeper, South Asian and Far-Eastern Numismatics, Ashmolean Museum) and Dr. Sanjay Garg (Former Deputy Director, National Archives of India) on Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025, at 6.00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, 23rd April 2025
Time: 6.00 p.m. (5.30 p.m. Tea)
Venue: Durbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai
Please register to attend the event
or
RSVP on WhatsApp No. 7715893596
(with name and email id)
Regards,
Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande
Hon. Secretary, Asiatic Society of Mumbai
THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
Special Exhibition Walkthrough “In the Dappled Light”
led by Paul Abraham, Founder, Sarmaya Arts Foundation.
Friday, 4th April 2025 from 4.00 - 6.00 p.m.
The Mumbai Research Centre of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai is delighted to invite you to a special exhibition walkthrough titled “In the Dappled Light” led by Paul Abraham, Founder, Sarmaya Arts Foundation.
Sarmaya's upcoming exhibition draws from a theme that's represented abundantly in its collection: nature. Starting with the Tree of Life, Sarmaya explores the influence of the natural world on all human endeavours. The curation of modern and contemporary Indian art, Indigenous traditions and historical artefacts, like 19th-century photographs, will examine the role of nature in art, science and spirituality.
This exclusive session will feature special objects that are not part of the exhibition display, offering unique insights into the Sarmaya collection.
Date: 4th April 2025 (Friday)
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Venue: Sarmaya Arts Foundation, 2nd floor, 274, Dr Dadabhai Naoroji Road,
Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai- 400001
₹750/- (₹500/- Members)
Registration Links:
Member: https://rzp.io/rzp/SarmayaMEMBERS
General: https://rzp.io/rzp/SarmayaGENERAL
Light refreshments will be served after the walkthrough.
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC