THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
invites you to the 4th Bombay Booked (May edition series)
with Hussain Zaidi talking about his bestselling book
“Dongri to Dubai, Six Decades of the Mumbai Mafia”
The Mumbai Research Centre of The Asiatic Society of Mumbai is pleased to invite you to the 4th Bombay Booked. The May edition of this series has author Hussain Zaidi, talking about his bestselling book Dongri to Dubai, Six Decades of The Mumbai Mafia.
Mr Zaidi is a prolific author and former investigative journalist. His book chronicles Mumbai's underworld, tracing its journey from street gangs and Haji Mastan to the organised crime of Dawood.
Mr Zaidi will be in conversation with Anirban Bhattacharyya, who is an Indian television producer/writer and author.
Date: Friday, 31st May 2024
Time: 5.30 p.m. (Tea is at 5 p.m.)
Venue: Durbar Hall
- 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
Aam Samvaad at Aamchee
Conversations around Mangoes!
If it is summer, it has to be the pickling season!
The Mumbai Research Centre of the Asiatic Society Of Mumbai is celebrating the great Indian culinary tradition of making achaar at AAMCHEE.
- Learn how to make two fantastic pickles from (Chef Irrfan Pabaney) and (Chef Shamal Jog)
- Bring some of your family’s favourite pickles and share your stories
- Take home a jar pickle
- Sample some of Aamchee’s mango specials
- Spend a relaxed afternoon connecting with a food community
When: May 02, 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Fees: ₹1000/- *
Where: Aamchee
46, Soni Building, Pandita Ramabai Road, Chowpatty, Mumbai.
*The proceeds from this event will be donated to support the educational and scholarly initiatives of the Mumbai Research Centre under the Asiatic Society Of Mumbai.
Registration link : https://rzp.io/l/AamSamAMCHEE
- 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
Myths and folktales of the metropolis (Part 1)
[A three-part talk on the myths, legends and folklore around Mumbai
with Arundhuti Dasgupta and Utkarsh Patel]
Much like other ancient cities from across the world, Mumbai as it is called today is built upon a mound of folk tales, legends and myths that define its character and also reveal the nature of the people who made this city their home. This talk will cover:
The many origin myths of Mumbai. What led to their emergence? What is the significance and the symbolism involved in these stories
The city as a trail of goddesses: Each goddess has scores of myths and legends associated with her. How did so many goddesses come to be associated with Mumbai? What is their role in its development and how must we understand their presence in the city’s mythic landscape
The Haji Ali shrine stands out as a unique place of worship — located in the ocean and one that attracts scores of pilgrims even today, how did this site come to be seen as a holy site by people from all over the world.
Tuesday, 23rd April 2024
Time: 5.00 p.m.
Tea at 4.30 p.m.
Venue: Durbar Hall, Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC