The Asiatic Society of Mumbai Literary Club
ASM LitClub Lecture by Dr. S.S. Dhaktode
on his book "Thomas Jefferson and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar"
on Tuesday 20th November, 2018, at 5.30 p.m.
The ASM Lit Club cordially invites you to a lecture by Dr. S.S. Dhaktode on his book "Thomas Jefferson and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar" on Tuesday, 20th November, 2018, at 5.30 p.m.
This is a comparative study of the two eminent political thinkers, an unusual and interesting subject which gives fresh insights into the minds of these two great leaders.
Why did he decide to compare two statesmen of different eras? They both had very different personalities, they came from different backgrounds. One belonged to an affluent family, the other came from an underprivileged milieu. However, they both served humanity and both had great compassion for human suffering. At a critical time in history, both gave direction to their nation and to the citizens. On this occasion, we will also hear about the life and times of Thomas Jefferson and Dr. Ambedkar.
Dr. Dhadkode did his M.Sc and Ph.D. from Bombay University, having completed his undergraduate studies earlier in Poona. He retired as Principal of Siddharth College in Mumbai. Previously, he had been a Research Associate Professor at the State University of New York in Buffalo and a Research Scholar in Kyoto, Japan. He has studied many languages, including German, Russian and Japanese and has delivered lectures in Japan, Italy and Mauritius.
Dr. Dhaktode is the author of "Human Rights and Indian Constitution" - the enduring legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. He has been a Member of many prestigious national and international committees.
Do join us for tea at 5.00 p.m.
- Prof. Vispi Balaporia, Hon. Secretary - ASM
- Mrs. Sanjeevani Kher, Chairperson – ASM LitClub
- Prof. Meenal Kshirsagar, Convenor - ASM LitClub
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai Literary Club
ASM LitClub Talk on “Gardens of Love” by Meera Godbole-Krishnamurthy
on Thursday, 1st November, 2018, at 5.30 p.m.|
The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai cordially invites you to a conversation on "Gardens of Love" written and illustrated by Meera Godbole-Krishnamurthy, on Thursday, 1st November, at 5.30 p.m. in the Durbar Hall of the Society.
This charming set of four interconnected stories follows the lives of the characters as they meander through the historic tombs of the Lodhi Garden in New Delhi, the magnificent ruins of the Roman Forum in Rome, the deliberately designed natural landscape of Central Park in New York City and the topiary oddities of the Hanging Gardens in Mumbai.
Read more: ASM LitClub Talk on “Gardens of Love” by Meera Godbole-Krishnamurthy
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai Literary Club
ASM LitClub Talk on Yoga by Vithal Nadkarni
on Monday, 13th August, 2018, at 5.00 p.m.
The LitClub of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai cordially invites you to attend a talk on ‘the Practice of Yoga’ by Vithal Nadkarni, who is a senior writer and columnist and a former science editor of the Times of India, on Monday, 13th August, 2018, at 5.00 p.m. in the Durbar Hall of the Society. He wears many hats, and also happens to be an initiated Hathi Yogi himself with decades of practice and research in this area.
Yoga Inc today is a global brand with a monetary turnover estimated to be larger than that of the Microsoft Corporation! During his talk, Vithal Nadkarni will explore the roots of this phenomenon and trace its links with humankind's thirst for meaning and transcendence in a seemingly chaotic world. He will also present a visual epiphany based on Indian miniatures and Tibetan tankhas.
There will also be a presentation and a practical demonstration of poses and kriyas called "Baby Simple" suitable for the 21st century.
We will be in the presence of a Master in the course of this event, we welcome you to join us.
Tea will be served at 4.30 p.m.
- Mrs. Sanjeevani Kher,Chairperson – ASM LitClub
- Prof. Meenal Kshirsagar,Convenor - ASM LitClub
- Prof. Vispi Balaporia, Hon. Secretary - ASM