THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai
“Remembering Nissim Ezekiel”
Monday 16th December at 5 p.m.
The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai takes pleasure in inviting you and your friends to a programme of poetry reading and reminiscences about the renowned poet, playwright and professor, Nissim Ezekiel, whose 100th birth anniversary falls on the 16th December.
By common consensus, he is remembered as the “Father of post-colonial Indian writing in English.” This is an occasion to celebrate the immense literary legacy he has left us and commemorate his life and work. Please do join us.
Time: 5.00 p.m.
Place: Durbar Hall
Tea: 4.30 p.m.
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande , Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Meenal Kshirsagar, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson - ASM
THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
presents a walkthrough of Lament Traces at APRE Art House
on Thursday, 14th November 2024 from 5 – 6 p.m.
The Mumbai Research Centre of The Asiatic Society of Mumbai Presents a walkthrough of Lament Traces at APRE Art House.
The exhibition 'Lament Traces' seeks to delve into issues and understand how high politics has influenced socio-economic culture in contemporary times, it seeks to excavate and unravel the layers of history that have both contributed to and defined the utopian idea of “democratic India.”
Date: Thursday, 14th November
Time: 5 - 6 PM
Venue: APRE Art House, Plot no. 28, Sanghvi House, 3rd Pasta Lane, Colaba Market, Mumbai 400005
Message us on 9820554833 (Ms. Renu Parekh) for queries.
Link for registration:
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- 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 a talk titled “Getting to Know Ardeshir Irani” by Dr. Narendra Panjwani
on Friday, 8th November 2024 at 5.00 p.m.
The Mumbai Research Centre of The Asiatic Society of Mumbai invites you to a talk “Getting to Know Ardeshir Irani” by Dr. Narendra Panjwani.
The event starts at 5 PM on Friday, 8th November 2024, with tea at 4:30 PM at the Durbar Hall.
Ardeshir Irani created India's first talkie, ALAM ARA, in 1931, choosing Hindustani and thus creating Hindi Cinema. His decision inspired others, leading to a surge in Hindustani talkies. Dr. Narendra Panjwani's talk explores Irani's lasting impact on cinema.
Narendra Panjwani is a Sociologist, Journalist, and Film Historian. His recent book, "Emotion Pictures – Cinematic Journeys into the Indian Self," explores the Indian psyche through cinema. He taught Film & Media Studies at St. Xavier's College from 2006 to 2016.
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande , Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC