Lamakaan

Sakharam Binder tells the story of Sakharam’s women. They are the castoff wives - homeless and destitute - taken in by the protagonist as domestic servants and sex partners.

Laxmi is shy, submissive and pious while Champa, her successor is brash, voluptuous and spoiled.

Written by Vijay Tendulkar, this play vividly captures the strange and complex pathology of Sakharam, who on one hand, wants to please his women but on the other hand bullies them as well. He is, in one moment, a freethinking crusader for women’s rights and the very next sees him as a philistine- scornful of their devotion to him.

He strongly believes in exploiting the corrupt system for his own gain but realizes too late the price of playing the game.

For passes: 8374734142, 9885338560

Inviting all StartUp entrepreneurs for a talk "How to kickStart your Business" by Dr. Nandita Sethi of The enTrepreneur Zone.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
• Knowledge and training in important aspects of
Entrepreneurship.
• Your idea may turn into a business venture / startup.
• You may get well equipped with the knowledge and skills
to join / succeed family business.
• You may succeed in getting funding for your startup.
• You may commercially prototype your products or
services.
• You may become part of a strong network of industrialists
and entrepreneurs.
• You may make a positive difference to society through
social entrepreneurship.

Open for All.

Introduction to the Art and Heart of Storytelling (for adults) How to tell stories & What stories can tell you Story Arts India offers a workshop to get a peek into the art of storytelling and what it offers the teller and the listener Deepa Kiran is the founder of Story Arts India, engaged in offering community storytelling, musical storytelling and other productions. Training is an integral part and many teachers and storytelling enthusiasts, across the country have been benefited from the workshops over the years. Charges: Rs. 500/- Time: 3pm - 5 pm For registration: Call - 9866437893, 9052910239 Email: storyartsindia@gmail.com

Introduction to the Art and Heart of Storytelling
(for adults)

How to tell stories

&

What stories can tell you

Story Arts India offers a workshop to get a peek into the art of storytelling and what it offers the teller and the listener

Deepa Kiran is the founder of Story Arts India, engaged in offering community storytelling, musical storytelling and other productions. Training is an integral part and many teachers and storytelling enthusiasts, across the country have been benefited from the workshops over the years.

Charges: Rs. 500/-
Time: 3pm - 5 pm

For registration:
Call - 9866437893, 9052910239
Email: storyartsindia@gmail.com

Mee Sammatham - A Telugu Play

మీ సమ్మతం - ఈ నాటకంలో , ఇండియన్ ఆర్మీ లో చాలా సార్లు రిజెక్ట్ అయిన తరువాత సెలెక్ట్ అయిన ఓకే వ్యక్తి తన జీవితం లో ఎంతో ఇష్టమైన పని చేయడానికి, ఎలా ఎదురీదుతాడు ? అని చూస్తారు. అంతే కాకుండా సమాజంలో చాల తేలికగా వదిలేసినా కొన్ని విషయాలపట్ల వాదనని చూస్తారు

Mee Sammatham is a Telugu Drama were a person who gets sellected for Military after lot of failed attemts, fights for his right to do things which make a difference not just to himself but to the Nation. This play throughs light on few easily ignored issues in our Society.


This Play is written by Srikanth Banala

Directed By Sai Krishna DNV

Enacted By Ravi Teja, Neelesh Ahankari, Phaneendhra, Sridevi Jella.

The Play Duration 7:00pm to 7:40pm.

Free Entry

Aakhri Khat -

Manch Theatre pays its tribute to all the martyrs of India with this play, whose brave sacrifices have given us hope for our lives. This play is a compact performance, which gives a theatrical experience with varied emotions through intense drama revolving around the lives of the fictional army officers. The performance is an integration of few art forms portraying emotional pressure that some army officers and their families might have gone through in the backdrop of the Kargil War. Come, feel the passion for the nation.


Written by: Chetan Gupta, Eipsa Aru

Directed By: Srikanth Banala

Performed by: Deepali Tiwari, Pranjal Priyadarshi, Rajendra Prasad Madamanchi, Shashank Srivastava, Smitali Das, Surya Dev Chandra, Krishna Kumar Mahto, Akash Tewari, Chetan Gupta, Eipsa Aru


The Play Duration 8:00pm to 9:00pm.

Tickets will be available in BookMyShow.com, FilmySphere.com and at the venue from 5pm.

An activity based fun-shop for children. Concepts covered: Light, Dispersion of light, reflection in multiple mirrors, periscope, kaleidoscope.

Date: 31 Jan 2016 - Time: 11:00 A.M
Rules:
For registration: 9951135255
We will be able to accommodate only 20 children. Pre-registrations will be given first preference, and only the drop outs of pre-registration will be opened to parents who do not pre-register their children and walk in.

This Workshop aims at making the attendees understand and learn why people talk the way they talk, when involved in a communication event; how to start a conversation; how to continue and how to end; and, how to use every single communication event one participates in for creating and continuing a better relationship between/among the parties involved in the given communication event. It is useful for people from all walks of life.

This is the third in a series of meetings in the wake of Rohith Vemula. If in the first meeting we had an outpouring of anger and anguish, in the second one we shared a number of issues around caste privilege and discrimination in everyday life. In this third meeting which will be more structured as a workshop, we will work through the key issues and invite participants to commit towards an action programme. It will be led by Anant Maringanti.
If you are a teacher, parent, student, professional - if you see yourself as a stakeholder in the university as a public resource, if you believe that caste and other forms of discrimination need to be taken head on, do show up.

Mee Sammatham - A Telugu Play

మీ సమ్మతం - ఈ నాటకంలో , ఇండియన్ ఆర్మీ లో చాలా సార్లు రిజెక్ట్ అయిన తరువాత సెలెక్ట్ అయిన ఓకే వ్యక్తి తన జీవితం లో ఎంతో ఇష్టమైన పని చేయడానికి, ఎలా ఎదురీదుతాడు ? అని చూస్తారు. అంతే కాకుండా సమాజంలో చాల తేలికగా వదిలేసినా కొన్ని విషయాలపట్ల వాదనని చూస్తారు

Mee Sammatham is a Telugu Drama were a person who gets sellected for Military after lot of failed attemts, fights for his right to do things which make a difference not just to himself but to the Nation. This play throughs light on few easily ignored issues in our Society.


This Play is written by Srikanth Banala

Directed By Sai Krishna DNV

Enacted By Ravi Teja, Neelesh Ahankari, Phaneendhra,
Sridevi Jella.

The Play Duration 7:10pm to 8:00pm.

Tickets will be available in BookMyShow.com, FilmySphere.com and at the venue from 5pm.

The Play is about a rich family in a small town which is starting their home production in order to make a movie. The movie features the family members themselves and the storyline is tweaked and twisted in order to suit the fancies of the family members. Ambitions are very high.. But only if the fancies are fulfilled!!

The play is written by Dinesh Bharti, Translated by Prateek Srivastava and Shailja Chaturvedi, Directed by Niteesh Pandey

Inviting all to an evening of poetry and rendering in all languages to the memory of Rohith Vemula.

It will be a tribute to the fallen heroes of our society. This evening is presided by SkyBaaba organised by 'Haryaali' Muslim Writers' Forum, 'Singidi' Telangana Writers Assn.

Venkatesh Chauhan, HCU Students JAC Leader will give the opening remarks.

All poets and singers welcome to participate and render their tributes.

రోహిత్ వేముల స్మృతిలో ఒక కవితా, పద ఆలకిoపు. ఇది మన సమాజం సృష్టిస్తున్న/కబళిస్తున్న అందరు రోహితులకు మన నివాళి. స్కైబాబా నిర్వహణలో చేస్తున్న ఈ సభలో ఎవ్వరైనా ఫై విషయానికి సంబంధించి అన్ని భాషలలోనూ తమ కవితలను, పాటలను చదవొచ్చు.

As a part of Online French Film Festival across the globe, from 18th Jan to 18 Feb with subtitles available in 9 languages,

Showing today Wed Feb 3rd at 6:30pm is "L’Affaire SK1" a Crime Thriller Directed by Frédéric Tellier.

Synopsis:
Paris, 1991. The true story of Franck Magne, a young inspector starting out in the Criminal Investigation Department at 36 quai des Orfèvres, in the Crime Squad. His first case deals with the murder of a young woman. His investigation leads him to study similar cases which he’s the only person to link together. He’s quickly confronted with the reality of police investigation work: the lack of equipment, bureaucracy... For eight years, obsessed by this investigation, he’ll hunt the serial killer who no one else believes exists.

More info can be found at http://www.myfrenchfilmfestival.com/en/

Entry - Free.

Friends from Media,

Rohith Vemula's mother Radhika has been under attack from the the powers that be. They are keen to demonstrate that Rohith did not face caste discrimination by claiming that she is not a Dalit. No less than Ms. Smriti Irani and Ms.Sushma Swaraj gave a statement declaring that Rohith was not a Dalit. This is an atrocious claim that would be laughable for its ignorance if not for the dangerous implications that it has. Radhika's life long struggle as a single mother, as an abandoned wife in an inter-caste marriage, her lived experience as a a Dalit woman are under question.

We believe that this attack is a violation of her fundamental right to equality under the Indian Constitution. By deligitimizing her struggle as a single parent it reinstates the rule of patriarchal caste hierarchy. It makes the cruel claim that a child belongs to the father even after abandonment. This irresponsible discourse is subjecting a grieving Dalit mother to immense harassment and strain.

We belive that Rohith Vemula's mother Radhika needs our support and solidarity at this critical moment. We invite democratic individuals and organizations that believe in challenging casteist patriarchy to extend such support and solidarity.

Come and join us in extending solidarity to Rohith's mother Radhika.


Gogu Shyamala, M.Vinodini, Sujatha Surepally, K.Sajaya, A.Suneetha

On behalf of
Solidarity Committee for Rohith Vemula's mother


Venue: Lamakaan
Date: 4th February
Time: 3.30 PM

http://www.huffingtonpost.in/sujatha-surepally/the-persecution-of-radhik_b_9087080.html

http://m.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/know/the-politics-over-rohith-vemulas-caste-is-meant-to-thwart-the-identity-he-chose-for-himself/article8163342.ece

Inviting all for an evening of talk by Nandita Haksar, a journalist, writer, Human Rights Lawyer as she addresses a topic titled "Muslims are coming", a subject she dealt in two of her books.

About the Topic:
There are several books called Muslims are coming; the tile reflects both the tragedy and irony of the growing Islamophobia and the so called War on Terror. There is also a 2012 documentary called Muslims are coming by Muslim American stand up comedians to counter growing number of attacks on Muslims. It begins with a montage of things politicians in the USA have said about Muslims. They could have been Indian politicians in the present government.

The arguments offered by Western writers about the root causes of terrorism range from blaming Islam as a religion; locating it in Muslim sexual frustration (Martin Amis) to tracing the root cause to the doctrine of fanaticism (Tony Blair) ; the criminalization of certain Muslim ideologies such as Salafi to an analysis based on dividing Muslims into moderate and extremists.

The political fact is, as one of the comedians pointed out: Muslims have become the new “enemy” after the collapse of the Soviet Union; and till the Americans discover another enemy they shall continue to be looked upon as such.

The strange thing is that Muslims, millions of them were members of the Communist party or communist sympathizers. The Indonesian Communist party was the biggest party outside of the Soviet Union; and the party had a strong presence in Kashmir. The West had a big hand in destroying these parties and also in supporting the Muslim radicals. In the usual narratives about Kashmir this part of the history does not get discussed very often.

Haksar Says "I have tried to trace the history of Kashmir from the time of the cold war to the American sponsored War on Terror with two questions in mind: what was the role of the communists in Kashmir? And can we learn something from knowing the history of the communist parties in the Valley? The concern behind the questions is the growing gap between Hindu and Muslim communities in Kashmir and within the rest of the country.
I have traced the tortured history of Kashmiri nationalism through the lives of two men: Sampat Prakash, a Kashmiri Pandit and Communist trade union leader who became active in politics during the Cold War years, and Mohammad Afzal Guru, a Kashmiri Muslim who became active in the early days of the Kashmir insurgency. The ideas and deeds of many other individuals and groups are woven into this twin account of how Kashmiri nationalists are caught in the web of international intrigue, as they negotiate the rivalries between the old and new superpowers and also the competing nationalisms of India and Pakistan, which invariably translate into Hindu-Muslim antagonism."

The predicament of Kashmirs was expressed by a poet in 1940s
“From all sides I am assaulted
The English, the Indians, the Afghans, the Pakistanis To whom should I complain, to whom should I tell my fate?
Capitalists, tyrants, oppressors, and friends, all want me To become their accomplices
With whom should I agree, with whom should I disagree?
To whom should I complain, to whom should I tell my fate?
These words have relevance far beyond the borders of Kashmir Valley….
~ extracts from the book.

GUEST's PROFILE
Nandita Haksar was a journalist before her involvement in the women's rights movement forced her to take to law. For the past three decades she has worked as a human rights lawyer, campaigner and writer. She has set many precedents in human rights and refugees law. She has taken up cases in the courts in India as well as appearing before international courts and committees. She has evolved and taught courses on human rights in various universities.

Haksar's publications include: Ego and other Poems (1972) Demystification of Law for Women (1986); the book has been translated into regional languages and extensively used by women's groups for spreading legal literacy; Nagaland File: A Question of Human Rights; (the co-edited book which first exposed the human rights violations being committed by the Indian security forces in the North East of India); Framing Geelani, Hanging Afzal: Patriotism in the Time of Terror (2007) in which she writes about her experience of defending two Kashmiri Muslims accused of attacking the Indian Parliament, and Rogue Agent: How India's Military Intelligence Betrayed the Burmese Resistance (2009) in which she exposed the RAW, Indian’s external intelligence agency ; The Judgement That Never Came: Army Rule in North East India (with Sebastian Hongray, 2011); ABC of Naga Culture and Civilization (2011) which has been taught in schools for Naga children and; Across the Chicken Neck: Travels in North East India (2013); The Many Faces of Kashmiri Nationalism: from Cold War to the present Times (2015) and Framed as a Terrorist (with Mohammad Aamir Khan) (2016).
She was awarded a Degree of LL.D. (Honoris Causa) from NALSAR in 2015 in recognition of her work in the field of human rights.

All are welcome.

Sutradhar presents "Biryani aur Haleem";
An adaptation of ‘The Pie & The Tart’

By Hugh Chesterman

Directed by

Mohit & Deepti

The press says :

Deccan Chronicle : “The laugh-a-minute play highly entertains the audience who are in splits throughout...”
The Times Of India : “The laughter it evoked from the audience stayed on till the end of the evening...”
The Hindu : “Their comic timing was impeccable, which was evident when the audience was in splits every few seconds...”

The world we live in is a very strange place. Some eat to live and some live to eat. In one way or another our lives revolve around food: some cook; some eat; some store it ; some hoard it; some starve for it; some steal it..Our very survival depends on food.

That is what the two main characters of this play are trying to do; survive another day in their lives. Salim & Javed are two beggars; like any other; they meet on a street like any other; on a day like any other. But what results is hilarity like never before.

The two share their stories; their ‘areas’; and their modus operandi. As they go from street to street and house to house pleading to people’s sense of charity, they chance upon the home of Ismail Bhai & his wife Pasha Bi. Ismail Bhai is a well known cook who has been invited by a Nawaab to display his culinary skills. Eager to impress the nawaab, he prepares a special Biryani and instructs his wife to hand it over to the delivery boy he sends.

The plan is overheard by the two hungry friends, who decide to change the route of the Biryani to their hungry stomachs instead of the Nawaab’s.

What becomes of Salim, Javed & the Biryani?
Find out on:
Friday, 5th February 2016

at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM

@ Lamakaan,
opp. GVK One,
Road No.1 Banjara Hills.

For tickets logon to: www.bookmyshow.com
You can also email: team@sutradharactors.com for tickets or other details.

Sutradhar
presents
Biryani aur Haleem
An adaptation of ‘The Pie & The Tart’

By Hugh Chesterman

Directed by

Mohit & Deepti

The press says :

Deccan Chronicle : “The laugh-a-minute play highly entertains the audience who are in splits throughout...”
The Times Of India : “The laughter it evoked from the audience stayed on till the end of the evening...”
The Hindu : “Their comic timing was impeccable, which was evident when the audience was in splits every few seconds...”

The world we live in is a very strange place. Some eat to live and some live to eat. In one way or another our lives revolve around food: some cook; some eat; some store it ; some hoard it; some starve for it; some steal it..Our very survival depends on food.

That is what the two main characters of this play are trying to do; survive another day in their lives. Salim & Javed are two beggars; like any other; they meet on a street like any other; on a day like any other. But what results is hilarity like never before.

The two share their stories; their ‘areas’; and their modus operandi. As they go from street to street and house to house pleading to people’s sense of charity, they chance upon the home of Ismail Bhai & his wife Pasha Bi. Ismail Bhai is a well known cook who has been invited by a Nawaab to display his culinary skills. Eager to impress the nawaab, he prepares a special Biryani and instructs his wife to hand it over to the delivery boy he sends.

The plan is overheard by the two hungry friends, who decide to change the route of the Biryani to their hungry stomachs instead of the Nawaab’s.

What becomes of Salim, Javed & the Biryani?
Find out on:
Friday, 5th February 2016

at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM

@ Lamakaan,
opp. GVK One,
Road No.1 Banjara Hills.

For tickets logon to: www.bookmyshow.com
You can also email: team@sutradharactors.com for tickets or other details.

A workshop for playwrights, directors and anyone interested in exploring the creative process and broadening their skills in storytelling. The workshop offers multi-week classes involving play writing techniques and tools, exercises and opportunities for the creative development of new scripts.

When: Saturday and Sunday (for three weeks beginning February) at Lamakaan.
Entry: 500/- per person (for 20 hours)
Age group: above 16 years (Limited seats of 15)

To apply, please send in any piece of fiction written by you. (If you haven’t written anything, please attempt a small scene, a small exchange of dialogue etc. and send it to us).

For details: 9849687318 or kryshgopal@gmail.com

The workshop is conducted by AB Gopala Krishna of Hyderabad Trails with some teaching experience in film and theatre writing.

Lamakaan hosts weekend classes in Tabla instrument for beginners as well as for advanced students on weekends. The classes are from 11am every Saturday and Sundays.

Having performed with Pandit Jasraj, Rajan & Sajan Mishra, Malini Rajurkar, Aarti Ankalikar, and many more artists in India, Suhasji is currently Vice Principal of Vasavi College of Music & dance.

He is a well known Guru to a whole new generation of tabla players of Hyderabad and his approach makes it all very easy to understand and enjoy this instrument.

For inquiries: 7702961452

This is a meetup from Alternate Depression Support Group. Here we are gathering to meet new joinees and have a friendly meet with all.

Inviting all for an evening of "Songs of non- film, Folk, Environment, Awareness and Inspirational nature by Children of Rainbow Homes" at 4pm on Sat 6th Feb 2016.

Beginning with an dance invocation, the evening will witness children showcasing their singing talent in 'Balyamitra Super Singer Finals'.

Rainbow Homes Overview:
The Rainbow Home program secures the basic rights of the girl child through guaranteed education, nutrition, clothing, health care, recreation, love and support to ensure their reintegration into mainstream Indian society. The girls are enrolled in regular school programs and age appropriate classes, usually after a short period of remedial teaching as well as by a wide volunteer base and buddy programmes with children/students in more privileged schools.

The Rainbow Program also acts as a catalyst in the community, encouraging other school drop-outs and poor children from nearby slums and shanties to attend school without fear of stigma and reproachment.

All are welcome to this evening.
Entry - Free.

Aradhana Karhade, noted Hindustani classical singer, will be taking classes for beginners over the weekends - Saturday and Sunday afternoons from this month onward at Lamakaan. These classes are in addition to the two weekly classes she is already conducting successfully.

There are limited number of seats and interested people - elders, youngsters, boys or girls - kindly call her on 7842514789, 9440970326 to give your auditions.

"Dil Toh Phisla Hai Ji" is a comic play that revolves around three men who are on the lookout for true love. Jay, Afaque and Shekhar are roommates and best friends. But when Shekhar finds his one true love, his two friends realize that it's high time to get settled as well. Will they succeed in finding their soul mates? Come Watch our play to know for yourself.

For passes: 8374734142

Inviting children and adults to a presentation on "Pottery for sustainability & environment".

The aim of this seminar/workshop is to strengthening of the role of civil society in preservation and enhancement of environment.

Pottery is a very delicate and precise craft that needs skilled fingers to define the shape you want. One wrong move can spoil the whole thing. In the age of nomadic period, the potter has become the first Engineer. Scientist and Civilized citizen, as he has invented the earthen ware pots and educated to prepare and eat cooked food in Earthen ware pots, and showed the ways and means of storage of food grains and water etc., Harrappan and Mohanjodaro cultures heralded the age of wheel-made pottery.

All are welcome.

This is an initiative by Rubaroo along with ComMutiny The Youth Collective to explore cross border friendships and engage young people on the issues of social inclusion in order to build vibrant eco-systems across India to understand each other.

India is witnessing a demographic transition. It is home to one of the largest and fastest-growing youth populations in the world. 65% of India’s population is under 35 years in age.

Have you ever thought about why intolerance is trending?

To dive into the roots of growing intolerance, Rubaroo in association with The Youth Collective invites you all to climb on to Samjho Toh Express. This initiative aims at cultivating cross border friendships through an experiential journey which will help the youth in reflecting and breaking stereotypes that they hold for other communities, gender, castes, religions, ethnic backgrounds etc.
A journey through this Campaign will help in internalizing the need to understand the ‘other’!!

All are welcome.

"Dil Toh Phisla Hai Ji" is a comic play that revolves around three men who are on the lookout for true love. Jay, Afaque and Shekhar are roommates and best friends. But when Shekhar finds his one true love, his two friends realize that it's high time to get settled as well. Will they succeed in finding their soul mates? Come Watch our play to know for yourself.

at 8:30pm on Sat & Sun 6,7 Feb
For passes: 8374734142

Sadaat Hasan Manto needs no introduction. Manto is one of the best story tellers that literature was ever blessed with. The macabre and irony in Manto's narratives, are timeless. Through his narratives, Manto immortalized the degradation of humanity in the face of communal tension. He showed us how humanity faltered and failed in the name of the greater 'God'. Our play is a series of three monologues, adapted from three of Manto's spine chilling short stories, namely, 'Khuda ki Kasam', 'Padhe Kalima' and 'Mozail'.This is not just another theater adaptation of Manto's literature. The world is moving towards another era of communal tension and the subsequent degradation of feelings, emotions, love, longing and everything that is beautiful, everything that is human. Our aim is to show where we are currently headed to, if we keep following the path of hatred that we are walking on right now. When 'Gods' become more important that humans, and history is witness to this, the outcome is not something desirable. We have chosen stories that show the diversity of human psyche in the face of communal violence. Stories that not only warn us about the impending doom, but also gives us hope and direction. On the 61st anniversary of Manto's death, we present to you an evening of Manto's mastery, 'Aaj ki Kahani, Manto ki Zubaani'.

As a part of Online French Film Festival across the globe, "My French Film Festival", from 18th Jan to 18 Feb with subtitles available in 9 languages,

Showing today Wed Feb 10th at 6:30pm is "Summertime" La belle Saison Directed by Catherine Corsini.

Synopsis:
1971, Delphine is twenty-three years old. A farmer's daughter, she comes to Paris so as to be financially independent; she dreams of running her own farm, something unthinkable for a woman to do at this time.
Carole is a Parisian. She's thirty-five years old and lives with Manuel. She's actively involved with the beginning of the feminist movement. When Delphine and Carole meet, their love affair turns their lives upside down.
But Delphine is obliged to return to the family farm. Carole follows her. Once there, they'll have to cope with another reality.

More info can be found at http://www.myfrenchfilmfestival.com/en/
Entry - Free.

What if you have the super power to solve all your problems?
The solutions to one's problems lies in one's own minds. That is exactly what Hypnotists or shrinks have been trying since time immemorial.

By giving one's brain a new blueprint by tapping into this phenomenally successful scientific approach to address the issues.

Presenting an evening of talk on Hypnotism, Magical Illusion and Mindbending with P.Nageswara Rao who talks about training people how to use their minds in an empowering way and to apply this revolutionary concept.

About the speaker:
NAGESHWAR RAO PATHAKOTI is a multi-faceted personality. He is a Trainer, Entertainer and
Entrepreneur.
He has worked as a Management Consultant and a Motivational speaker. His workshops –THE ULTIMATE CHAMPION, PEAK PERFORMANCE, BECOME A SOLOPRENEUR.

He is an entertainer – Magician, Hypnotist and Games Host has his tricks ready up the sleeve.

All are welcome.

Are you looking to start your own Youtube channel?
Have every wondered how youtube works?
Do you want to build you Brand online?

Do you want to use Youtube as medium to promote your Brand then this session would be eye opener. you will be learning about all about Youtube Fundamentals and ways we can Promote our brand and how Top Youtubers do

Anybody can attend this session who loves to make videos . or want to make this into profession. I will be sharing my experience on Youtube. Free event

Unicorn actors studios presents "Love ka overdose"

Details
About the play: Love ka Overdose
Everyone knows the story of Adam, Eve, who ate the apple and fell in love in the Eden garden. What if Adam and Eve start their journey from Haryana; will the snake still misguide them? Will they find the apple this time? Will they eat the apple or apple will eat them? What if the snake eats the apple?
What if the apple eats the apple? Confused?
Then come to watch the hilarious comedy to get all the answers...
A play revolves around the idea of love and desires while it satires the system and society which creates obstacle for love and lovers in the name of cast, religion, race, color and gender.
Play: Love ka Overdose
Language: Hindi
Duration: 1 hour 5 mins
DIRECTOR: Happy Ranajit
On stage: Rachit Bahal, Swedha Singh, Rachaittri Gupta, Happy Ranajit
Off stage: Shaurya Shankar and Murali Basa

for passes: bookmyshow.com or 9989614901

Unicorn studios presents "Genuine Liars".

Old social norms are decaying. Relationships are cracking. In such a changing society, where every individual is in search of identity, liberty and equality, Man and woman are still engaged in solving the unsolved mystery between them, the mystery of power, possession, violence and brutality and also of pleasure and passion. Man and woman are genuine but lie to each other. This play is inspired from the paintings of Pablo Picasso which revolves around a married couple, two old lovers and a prostitute and their understanding of love, marriage and relationship. This play is about the complexities and humor of human relationship
Play: Genuine liars
Language: Hindi/ English
Duration: 1 hour 10 mins
DIRECTOR: Happy Ranajit
On stage: Rachit Bahal, Swedha Singh, Rachaittri Gupta, Happy Ranajit
Off stage: Shaurya Shankar and Murali Basa

for passes: bookmyshow.com or 9989614901

Theme: "Accelerators and Incubators - Defining Road Map to Success"

Purchase your tickets here - http://bit.ly/1R0Z0aF


Accelerators and Incubators across the world play a pivotal role in the success of startups. Over the years India has had its own share of 100’s of incubators and accelerators. While the rigorous selection process to get into an Accelerator/Incubator is a validation in itself for the idea, startups get many more benefits than just validation. Accelerator programs give you an access to great mentors who help with focused strategy on taking the company forward to the next level which in turn leads to better execution.

This Startup Saturday, we help you understand the benefits, selection process, and the drawbacks of accelerators and incubators. Join us to know how accelerators and incubators in the Hyderabad startup ecosystem can add value to your startup.

Purchase your tickets here - http://bit.ly/1R0Z0aF

Inviting all for an afternoon of "Performance and Talk by Shital Sathe and Troupe at Lamakaan at 2 pm on 13th, the Saturday.

The dynamic poet-singer from Kabir Kala Manch (KKM) and some of her new co-performers will sing and speak - an event of tribute to Rohith Vemula.

This will be followed by an informal interaction with the singers and Anand Patwardhan, Documentary film maker.

It may be recalled that the KKM, a working class and mostly Dalit cultural troupe, was forced to go into hiding in 2011 after the police arrested and tortured one of them on suspicion of associating with Naxalites.

In 2012 a documentary film “Jai Bhim Comrade” featuring the KKM won a National Award and a Maharashtra State award. The prize money was used to start a KKM Defence Committee, whose lawyers succeeded in getting bail for the arrested KKM.

With renewed confidence that the awakening of civil society would give them a decent chance to seek justice, the rest of the KKM members in hiding decided to give themselves up to the police for questioning. In April 2013 Shital Sathe and her husband, the poet Sachin Mali, did a Satyagraha by singing songs in front of the Maharashtra State Assembly and were duly arrested. A month later the rest of the KKM followed by singing songs in the office of the Maharashtra Home Minister, R. R. Patil. From this group, Sagar Gorkhe and Ramesh Gaichor were taken into custody, but the Minister assured those present that the State would view their matter sympathetically.

3 months later Shital Sathe was released by the Bombay High Court on bail, in part, because she was in the late stages of pregnancy. Almost three years later, Sachin, Sagar and Ramesh are still in jail, twice denied bail by the same High Court judge, awaiting a trial that never quite starts. They are now appealing for bail in the Supreme Court.

Shital Sathe, who has formed an independent group, has been performing in many parts of Maharashtra. She often sings songs composed by Sachin from his prison cell. The story of India’s marginalized people, whom the system suppressed for thousands of years, as well as the need to build a secular and democratic society, vividly and soul searchingly emerges from these songs.

It is no accident that in recent times on several occasions where Shital has performed, the ABVP has taken upon itself to disrupt, or threaten to disrupt her performances, on the grounds that she is an “anti-national”.

We have seen what such a concerted campaign did to Rohit Vemula.

Sincerely, Anand Patwardhan

Co-organizers

Kabir Kala Manch Defence Committee (KKMDC)
Prakash Ambedkar (Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh)
Ambedkar Periyar Study Circle, Chennai
Ambedkar Students Association, Hyderabad
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Students Association
National Alliance of Peoples Movements (NAPM)
Peoples’ Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL)
Peoples’ Union for Democratic Rights
Indian Peoples Theatre Association (IPTA), Delhi
Jana Natya Manch (JANAM)
All India Students Federation, JNU
All India Students’ Association (AISA)
Communist Party of India (CPI)
Socialist Party (India)
Jamia Milia Teacher’s Solidarity Association
Anhad
Navayana
Sahmat

All are welcome.
Entry - Free.

'Reflection' is A Kuchipudi-Kathak classical dances Jugalbandi by Pranati, Sharan, Poonam and Keerthana.

That Indian classical dance forms have gained international recognition and respect is no secret. Creativity and imagination combined with history gives a brilliant future to any form of art. Reflection, a dance show organised by Aathmeeya in collaboration with Stage Right Studios is perhaps the most imaginative jugalbandi of recent times. This presentation is a beautiful, scintillating combination of Kuchipudi and Kathak. A once in a lifetime kind of a journey - both for the artists and the audiences. Come, give yourself a feast of an evening and let your soul be moved by the elegance and intricacy of this Kathak Kuchipudi Jugalbandi.

This is a presentation of 'Aathmeeya' in collaberation with 'Stage Right Studios'.

For passes: boomyshow.com or call: Sharan - 9959994478, Poonam - 9966111045, Pranati - 8374856565

Inviting all for a morning of Discussion on 'The Relevance of Kabir' with Todd Vickers who has authored a book of same title.

Are we really What we think we are? What is truth? What do we desire?

'Come! Oh, will you come and meet someone dear. He thought you might be coming and he prepared a gift. Do not be afraid. He is a loving and simple man, a weaver by trade and his name is Kabir.'

The Relevance of Kabir focuses on a man who sought to be a voice of truth after leaving behind two religions.

Todd has succeeded eminently in establishing Kabir’s teachings in the modern context illuminating them by up-to- date observations and his own experiences.

Find out how the teachings of the 15th century poet Kabir are relevant in this era. Join the debate to voice what you think and embark on whole new journey of life!

Entry - Free.

It is a story written by Suhas Bhatnagar two years back and the title is "THE CUPID AWAKENED".

He says, "when I conceived this story, the poem by Keki N. Daruwala " Crossing of Rivers " was in my mind. The woman character I created resembled MY INSIDE WOMAN. When it comes to Indian context, women are more impressive than being expressive.My character Onindita is expressive too. This is a story of two lonely persons Tarani and Onindita, both in their mid forties. I am a narrator in the story, while in fact, Tarani is my birth Horoscope name. I see Onindita as Nityouvani (Draupadi) of Mahabharatha. She had the favour of ever youth. Being young is just a state of mind, with your soulmate you are always young. The story reaches its climax in just seven days.I still remember a comment from a scientist from U.S. Ms Saumya and I quote, " while reading the story I felt a light music was going all round."
I had thought after writing this story that I shall not be able to write beyond it but after it too I wrote love poems collection in Hindi."

Suhas' story is available on www.speakingtree.in under my blog posts. It has a very good viewing.

All are welcome.

Amidst rampant opium cultivation in Eastern Arunachal Pradesh in North-East India, Basamlu Kisikro engages opium growers into shifting to green tea, Tewa Manpoong supports fellow addicts into rehabilitation and Uncle Moosa spreads the joy of reading amongst children.

Production Notes
Two years of filming in four schedules has resulted in this film. This started off as a documentary film on Sathyanarayanan Mundayoor, a south INdian residing in Arunachal Pradesh for more than 30 years. Ground realities compelled me to expand the scope of the film to include opium cultivation in the area.

Ramchandra PN is an Indian filmmaker based in the city of Mumbai. He is a 1991 ‘Screenplay writing and Direction’ graduate from the ‘Film and TV Institute of India’, Asia’s premier film school situated in Poona. His first feature SUDDHA The Cleansing Rites) won the Best Indian Film at the 2006 Osean Cinefan Festival of Asian Films. He second feature PUTAANI PARTY won the best children's film at the 2009 National Awards. Over the years, he has been making documentaries, features, short films and TV programs; and also has been off and on involved in film academics.

76 minutes / English-Hindi-Mishimi-Assamese / EST / HD / Documentary / India / 2015
Producer : Films Division
Writer / Director : Ramchandra PN
Camera : Narayanan Venkataraman

Entry - Free

"The Bankrupts or Haal-E-Kangaal" is a two-character film set in an apartment in a Housing Colony in the City of Mumbai, India. The two characters are caught in their web of their own making and by the end of the film realise a sense of emptiness, worthlessness and bankruptcy.

It is about two filmmakers who meet after a gap of fifteen years. As one of them narrates a script of a film to the another, the past catches up with them and for the two friends the celebration soon turns into a secession of one up-man-ship where accusations flow freely - the question of success, of failures and of a subtle comparison of individual achievements arise. The duo by the end of the film realise that they are as bankrupt as ever - literally, and in all sense of the word.

Story, Screenplay, Direction: Ramchandra PN;

105 minutes / Black Comedy / Hindi / India / 2015;
Producer: Sushma PN, Ramchandra PN;
Cameraman: Narayanan Venkatramanan;
Location Sound & Sound Design: Santosh Kumar;
Hindi Dialogues: Niraj Sah;
Cast: Niraj Sah, Hemant Mahaur;
Associate Director: Suresh Gujar;

All are welcome. Entry - Free.

Premante? is a Medley of four Telugu Romedy acts weaved around the meaning of love viewed by four different people in their lives.

This Valentines Day, MANCH Theatre presents Premante which will Drive you through the obstacles few of us would, or might have faced in their love live.

Genre: Romantic Comedy, Drama

Language: Telugu



Ennacted by Sai Krishna D N V, Shaik Suleman, Urmila Ravichandran, Neelesh Ahankari, Rajendra Prasad Madamanchi, Sridevi Jella, Srikanth Banala, G. Pallavi Priya, Rakesh Kumar Narlapuram.

Inviting all for a day long events of Sudanese culture on display on Tue 16th Feb 2016, as the proud African Nation celebrates its 60th independence anniversary this year - Orgainised by Sudanese Student Union Hyderabad.

Come one, come all to enjoy the day together -
"India and Africa - one voice".

The programs of the day:
Exhibition from 1pm to 4pm.
Culture night from 7pm onwards.

All are welcome.

Walking the Walk follows the participants of Hyderabad’s queer Swabhimana(self-respect) pride march in February 2015.

The walk draws inspiration from the most recently successful social movement which led to formation of a brand new state in India, Telangana. This film demonstrates how a group of unfunded individuals embarked on a quest for freedom in organizing this pride. It shows how a collective of activists do more than talk the talk; they set into motion a political movement that celebrates small successes, demands resources for working-class transgender people, stands up to police violence, and allows the community to grieve for lost loved ones.

In India, the most visible face to the queer community – the Hijra community – also is the most victimised: rape, violence, discrimination, and even death are motifs of their daily existence. To a lesser degree, the other transgender, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and queer-identified Indians go through similar ordeals. The film also brings attention to these gruesome acts of violence to raise awareness within the mainstream society.

Walking as a form of protest against discrimination and exclusion has a long history in India. Dr. Ambedkar’s historical Mahad Satyagraha in 1927 protested caste discrimination at one of its fundamental levels: access to water. It was Gandhi’s walk, Salt Satyagraha in 1930 against the unfair salt tax of the British that ignited the people to take to the road. Since then countless anti caste and anti colonial marches have galvanised the masses to fight for freedom – but these struggles must be kept vitally alive today. It is important to not only fight the British colonial residue in the form of an archaic Sec. 377 (that criminalizes homosexual behaviour) but also to fight the deep rooted stigma in the society and bring it to understand and accept alternate genders and sexualities. A public walk aims to do just that. Queer Indians have learned not to hesitate to talk the talk. This film shows how they also walked the walk.

All are welcome.

'RANGEEN SAPNEY THEATRE' presents ‘Dulhaniya Mill Jaayegi’ A Family Drama in Hindi.

It’s a complete family drama which will throw light on each and every aspect of a Family in a comic way. Drama will revolve around a person name ‘Sunder’ who is actually ugliest of all and big fan of Bollywood. Sunder is also trying to get hitched in a bollywood style.
Best part of the play will come out through the guests/relatives who will come to see Sunder for their daughters.

Written and Directed by: Surender Sahil Varma.
Actors:
Jay Jha, Faria Abdullah, Mohammad Afaque, Rajnish Songara, Pushpesh Pant, Sneha Varahala and Kajol Dubey.

Donors Pass: Rs 100/-

For more details contact: +918125628789

'Hyderabadass comedy' invites you to the Stand-Up Comedy "Lonely Hearts" event on at 8pm on Thu Feb 18th.

Just after Valentine's day, lousy comedians of Hyderabad's hosted by Arun Govada will enlighten you with their larger than life being single stories, relationship advises and after marriage effects.

Hyderabadass Comedy is Hyderabad’s premiere platform for all things funny! We are hosting various Open-Mic Nights and Comedy Showcases at venues around the city.

All mature adults are welcome.
For passes: 9515733104

Inviting all for an evening of Lecture by Ms. Kate Mogulescu, a supervising attorney in the Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Practice in the US on the topic of "Criminal Justice Advocacy for Survivors of Trafficking".

In an open discussion, Moderated by Dr. Manisha Bangar, NVP, Mulniwasi Sangh, the speaker Ms. Mogulescu will address many issues like 'How can lawyers and other advocates better represent survivors of trafficking in the criminal justice system? How can communities understand and meet survivors’ legal and other critical needs? How can courts and other criminal justice agencies better identify and provide support to trafficked persons? How do arrest policies figure into anti-trafficking efforts?".

She will also refer to pertinent areas like Working with Sexually Exploited Youth in Criminal and Juvenile Court Systems, Bridging the Gap –Community Based Organizations & Justice Systems among other issues.

In 2011, Ms. Mogulescu founded and developed the first anti-trafficking project to be implemented by a public defender organization. She continues to run the Exploitation Intervention Project, which aims to better identify victims of trafficking and exploitation among individuals prosecuted in New York City, and regularly trains public defenders, prosecutors, and other stakeholders in the criminal justice system, both in New York City and nationally, on best practices to identify victims of human trafficking and prevent the criminalization of vulnerable populations. She has provided testimony before the New York City Council, the New York State Legislature and the United Nations Human Rights Committee. In addition, her critiques of anti-prostitution policing policies have been published in the New York Times and elsewhere.

Ms. Mogulescu recently received the support of the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime to create and implement a national training and technical assistance program for lawyers serving survivors of human trafficking in the United States. This project, the Survivor Reentry Project, will begin in 2016 and will work to counteract the harmful impact of criminalization on trafficking survivors.

Ms. Mogulescu received her J.D. from Yale Law School and a B.A. from the State University of New York at Binghamton.

All are welcome to this open discussion.

ON OCCASION OF CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

DEMYSTIFYING CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ

The Liberator of the Indigenous Oppressed , Women, A friend of Indigenous Musalmans.

A Panel Discussion:To highlight the real Shivaji that he was.
Brave, courageous, determined, invincible and radical not only on territorial battle fields but on the battle fields of religio-cultural chasm of 17th Century Maharashtra. This non-brahmin, non-kshatriya Indigenous King through his egalitarian rule always challenged the orthodoxy and was able to create a cultural, political milieu that sowed the seeds of a cultural revolution which later bloomed in the life of Rashtrapita Jyoti Rao Phule, Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in modern India and their struggles for Equality.
Scope of the discussion:
Women dignity , progress and Chhatrapati Shivaji.
Chhatrapati Shivaji the friend and benefactor of Musalmans and Indigenous majority.
Chhatrapati Shivaji’s Rule – the Kingdom of Equality for the Sons of the soil.

Dr. Manisha Bangar, NVP, Mulniwasi Sangh.


SCREENING OF & PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE DOCUMENTARY FILM

“STREE TU AZAAD KAHAN”

(Women ! Where Thou Art Free ???)

Script Writing and Direction
Dr. Manisha Bangar
Mr. Jeevan Gawande
On 19th February 2016 @ 7. 30 pm
Venue ---- LAMAKAAN , Banjara Hills , Hyderabad

This 45 minutes documentary film explores the deplorable status of Women in Indian society in all spheres – educational, cultural, vocational, political & family units irrespective of their religious background but definitely following a Varna based structural hierarchical level of degradation within the Gender cosmos. The film mostly containing interviews and related live footage's weaves a narrative which inspires the viewer to see through the Gender based oppression as being primarily structural and social, “Varna / Caste ideology based rather than conflict between two sexes particularly in the Indian context.
It also motivates the viewer into questioning and challenging the oppression of women by Religio-cultural hegemonic class which has cleverly cloaked and justified this oppression under th garb of “Tradition, “”Supreme culture , “”Custom” or by glorifying it as divine sacrosanct and therefore infallible.
That this political conspiracy of many thousand of years has resulted in women being thrown in a bottomless pit of superstition, poverty, ignorance, dependency and slavery even in the 21st millennium instigates the viewers to seek solutions to stop the inexorable descent of Woman and Mankind on the Indian soil and all over the world.

All are welcome.

Learn about different non-conventional sources of energy. Understand how batteries work, and make your own little battery!

This is an activity based session to teach children the fundamental concepts of science. This is a free session, but pre-registration is mandatory. We will be able to accommodate only 20 students on first come first serve basis. Please call +91 9951135255 for registration.

On the eve of the Queer Swabhimana Yatra 2016, join us as we celebrate the effort and contributions that went into making the Walk. As we aim to own the streets on February 21, painting the city in rainbow colors and expressing our resistance in a dignified existence that is our guarantee by birth, we also remember the sacrifices that our community has made till date. Pour out those emotions onto posters and placards that shall mark the Walk.
We also have a mini bazaar where you can buy art, food and other exciting stuff! Meanwhile you can also donate voluntarily for funding the Walk itself! But do come to encourage and join our queer artist friends as they come together to enliven this Jalsa of ours that we shall remember for a long time to come.
In solidarity and dissent, we stand together. For ourselves and for others, for whom oppression is an integral part of life. Do come.
Satrangi Salaam!

Nationalism is in the air. In fact it has been in the air for the last several months. Its most concrete manifestation however has been in the form of accusations by its spokespersons against individuals and groups as 'antinational'. Whether it has reduced the menace of anti nationalism and terrorism or not is yet to be established, but it has most certainly exacted a heavy price from those who have been named antinational. In this structured discussion hosted and led by Anant Maringanti we will explore the moral charge of ideas like nation, nationhood and nationalism and the different historical, philosophical, political and spiritual bases of these ideas. We will also explore from the legal and constitutional perspective what may be considered offences against the nation in the Indian context. In the last few weeks, a cry for justice that rang out of HCU campus appears to have traveled over to campuses elsewhere. The specific context of each campus seems to be shaping the debate in a new way. What are the questions of justice that are getting articulated and which questions are getting sidelined in this journey. Is the spirit of the age trying to tell us something ? Are we hearing it ?
Come join us with Anant Maringanti, Professors Amita Dhanda and Siddharth Chauhan from NALSAR University of Law on Saturday February 20th at 3:00pm.

All are welcome.
Entry-Free.

Samahaara Comedy Night: 10th Edition

Date: 20th & 21st Feb 2016
Venue: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills
Time: 8pm

Directed by Rathna Shekar Reddy

It's baaaaaaaack, with a new set of short plays and stand-up comedy. Remember how much fun we had last time? It's going to be Double the Fun as always with Comedy Plays and Stand-up. Get that funny bone tickled with mad, funny, impish, satirical and hilarious characters and situations.

Inviting all for free interactive lessons in Spanish cuisine at Lamakaan with Mercedes Sanchez. There will be some more dishes of Spanish food (Veg & Non-Veg) on sale too.

To cook you can learn the nuances a couple of Spanish dishes: Albondigas (Veg Balls & Meat Balls) & Patata Bravas (literally translates as 'Brave Potatoes') from amiga Mercedes from Iberian peniinsular who calls her self a global citizen.

For consumption, there will be authentic Spanish food items like Pestiños (Pastries), Sangria (Red grape mixed drink) for sale.

Mercedes is a traveller, rock climbing teacher, a Scuba instructor, Translator.

All are welcome to this day where her daughter Paloma, an activist and sociologist teacher will be talking about CATALUNYA NOWADAYS: INDEPENDENCE FOR THE SOCIAL CHANGE after this Lunch and a bit of siesta.

Entry - Free.

Naadbrahma Shastriya Sangeet Vidyalaya, along with Lamakaan invites you to

"Classical accompaniments - acoustic instruments and the acoustics of instruments"

A lecture cum demonstration by Sri Mohsin Mirajkar, who hails from a lineage of makers of tabla, tanpura and harmonium in Miraj. The lec-dem would be an insight into topics including, but not limited to, making of the instruments, maintenance, different types of tabla, tanpura and harmonium. Participants would also get an understanding about what to keep in mind while buying, playing and saving an instrument. It would be followed by a Q & A session.

Who should attend - vocalists, tabla artistes, instrumental musicians, students of music and dance, sound professionals, dance and music enthusiasts and everyone who takes interest in knowing the science and art behind a musical instrument!

When - 11am
Sunday, 21 February 2016
Where - Lamakaan

All are welcome.

Inviting all for a talk on the Story of SPAIN & CATALUNYA NOWADAYS: INDEPENDENCE FOR THE SOCIAL CHANGE by Paloma Ventura, an activist in Barcelona Underground Cultures.

Catalonia is a state in current Spain with 16% population and land area appealing for independence from Spain. This stems from a wide range of issues — the most notable of which are Social, cultural and economic.

Originally an independent state in Europe, Catalan Barcelona was sieged in a battle of Spanish Succession in 1714.

Three centuries on, many in Catalonia — a prosperous region in the northeastern corner of the Iberian Peninsula — are seeking to reverse that defeat.

Catalans who support independence believe that the taxes residents pay to Spain’s central government are not commensurate with the benefits the region receives. That sentiment has been heightened by rising unemployment and debt resulting from the global financial crisis — especially as Madrid focuses on bolstering poorer regions of the country.

Identity politics also play a role in Catalonia’s push for independence. Residents speak Catalan, a language previously banned under the long dictatorial rule of Francisco Franco in the middle of the 20th century. They have invested great effort in protecting their language and culture, which have contributed to the creation of a strong national identity.

Paloma Ventura studied Sociology and Social Movements.

All are welcome.

Inviting all students, children and parents for an evening of Science and Pseudo Science, a miracle exposure event, a play on psuedo science and an interactive sessions with Prof. Jani Pasha at 4pm on Sunday 21st Feb.

The session will include a Magic show and Miracle exposure, a drama on superstitions and Vastu and an interactive session on scientific reasoning.

The Play is titled: Gnana Jyothi (Telugu):
This play revolves around a research institute named “Gnan Jyothi” run by Gnan Darshan Swamy, a saint. Students are being encouraged to do research on the scientific developments of Ancient India By using the methods mentioned in puranas and shastras etc. Ramu, a new student, having reasonable mind, aspires to join in that institute. His scientific thought clashes with the old thinking of his fellow students and director of that institute. Finally the plot reveals the difference between age-old thinking and modern thinking through Ramu and other characters.

This event is organised by AIDYO.

All are welcome to this session.
Entry - Free.

Monthly quiz by HQC

Samahaara Comedy Night: 10th Edition

Date: 20th & 21st Feb 2016
Venue: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills
Time: 8pm

Directed by Rathna Shekar Reddy

It's baaaaaaaack, with a new set of short plays and stand-up comedy. Remember how much fun we had last time? It's going to be Double the Fun as always with Comedy Plays and Stand-up. Get that funny bone tickled with mad, funny, impish, satirical and hilarious characters and situations.

Inviting all for a talk by renowned journalist and writer N.Venugopal garu, Editor of "Veekshanam" on the topic "సమాజం - రాజ్యం - తీవ్రమైన శిక్షలు (Society - State and Severe Punishments)".

The lecture in Telugu will be followed by an open discussion on various topics and a relevant film screening on the subject.

The state has been on the edge with regards to some people persecuting them even as much for a thought being expressed. People like Kanhaiya Kumar, Prof Kasim, Prof. GN Saibaba and others in custody are testimony to this trend.

The speaker N.Venugopal is the editor of Veekshanam, a Telugu magazine. He is the author of many books. He writes articles extensively on the latest socio-political and economic developments of India and the world. He is a Marxist thinker. He gives classes on Marxist philosophy.

Come and join us for a lecture on why is it important to uphold the freedom of expression which is in peril now.

All are welcome.

"What good is a nationalist who loves his nation but not a fellow national"

'Punishment Park' is a pseudo-documentary by Peter watkins about a some Police officers escorting a group of free thinkers, activists, rebels, hippies, draft dodgers, and anti-establishment types across the desert in a type of "capture the national flag" game.

The film brilliantly intercuts with interrogation room scenes of the 'arrested rebels' - who ask in return the authorities to 'cross their heart and say if they are more patriotic than them selves in chains'.

As the representatives of the 60's counter-culture get nearer to passing this arbitrary test, the soldiers become increasingly hostile, attempting to force the hippies out of their pacifist behavior. A lot of this film appears improvised and in several scenes real tempers seem to flare as some of the 'acting' got overaggressive.

This is a interesting exercise in situational ethics. The cinema-veritie style, hand-held camera, and ambiguous demands of the director - would the actors be able to maintain their roles given the hazing they were taking - pushed some to the brink. The cast's emotions are clearly on the surface.

Unfortunately this film has gone completely underground and is released in a very very limited cinemas and killed by mainstream media.

This mockumentary is relatable to current day's happening across all nations.

Entry - Free.

An exclusive event designed for short films, to show case some serious work in the short films category. With this event the studio wants to create an eco system for filmmakers to co exist & evolve, this is forum will address practical pain points of filmmaker like production (including pre & post), casting & other important issues. After the entire list of movies is screened we have a 30-45 min focused discussion moderated by the studio to find ans to some of the current problem of film making.

A bi-monthly event held to promote short films; we call for short films entries to be sent to us. We accept films below 45 mins in this type. Your work can be submitted to Octopus Studios, the set of independent curator will go through the films & select a set of films. We screen selected short films to an elite audience who are short film enthusiasts. We introduce the filmmakers as well cast & crew to the audience.

The entire event is open & free of cost, it’s also held at place which has actually inspired the idea - Lamaakan-An Open Cultural Space.
Entry - Free

Center for Tribal Studies (CTS) and the Tribal Students' Forum (TSF) are inviting you for a Talk on "Tribal rights, Indian State and Tribal Rights Movements in India" at 4pm on 26th Feb.

Entry - Free.

Samyuktha Entertainments presents
చతుర్లు - The Telugu Stand-Up comedy competition
It's a unique and only Telugu stand-up comedy competition being organised to find Telugu stand-up comedians. Competition is open for anyone and everyone who registers through sending mail to "thedddp@gmail.com" .

Competition will be held on 26th February, 2016 at 8:30pm in Lamakaan.

Winners will get attractive cash prizes.

This time, an NRI round with Online video entries is also an attraction.

Entry- Free

Learn about different non-conventional sources of energy. Understand how batteries work, and make your own little battery! This is an activity based session to teach children the fundamental concepts of science. This is a free session, but pre-registration is mandatory. We will be able to accommodate only 20 students on first come first serve basis. Please call +91 9951135255 for registration.

Conducting a one day free "Process Facilitation Methods" workshop and talk by Ajit Kamath.

Being a facilitator is a unique opportunity to help groups work together by creating effective processes that foster participation and achieve results. While there is no single, universal approach to facilitation, there are certain values, ethics, skills, and behaviours that support effective facilitated processes.

The talk is an introduction to Process Facilitation Methods.

Agenda

1) Welcome using Wandering Flip Chart Method

2) Difference between Presenting, Training, Coaching & Facilitation

3) What is facilitation?
The Magic of Process Facilitation

4) Core Practices of a Facilitator
*The Core practices of a Facilitator

5)TEXTRA using Facilitator Competencies
*Understanding Textra as a Tool

Facilitator: Ajit Kamath CPF, Sr. Trainer & Facilitator, WizTalks

Ajit is a Founder India Chapter member of International Association of Facilitators-India, and has been in the field of Lecturing, Training & Facilitation since 1993. The past 5 years have seen Ajit actively pursue his interest in Group Process Facilitation and is involved actively in IAF-India activities.

***Date: 27 Feb 2016, 11:00 am to 01:30 pm
Entry - Free.

Critical Reasoning is very much essential a Subject to be learnt by all those who want to become really good at the skills 'Effective Communication' and 'Decision Making.' This Talk & Discussion focuses on making the attendees learn how to become good at Effective Communication and Decision Making, which are a very integral part of their Personal Life, Familial Life, Academic Life, Professional Life and Social Life. All are welcome to take part in this Event. There is no Entrance Fees.

DARPAN Theatre Presents
SHAHJAHAN It’s an adaptation of Sadat Hasan Manto’s story ‘Shahjahan ki Maut’, through this play we intend to put light on the life of Shahjahan and his relations with his son Aurangzeb, daughter Jahan Ara and with the people of his empire. As we know theatre is one of the fast growing medium to communicate the message or information with mass audience, we are trying to bring up the moments and situations of Shahjahan’s period on the stage with music, dance and other theatrical elements. Just imagine!!! The romance between Shajahan and Mumtaz, their first exchange of words…. is left to one’s imagination. We are all set to bring it on the stage. Have you ever imagined how Shahjahan would have impressed Mumtaz in their first meet.
Now it’s a time to see everything live!!! It will be awesome to see Shahjahan showing her love to Mumtaz with beautiful poetic words- इतना हि दम है तो दिन में भी चमक के दिखा ऐ चाँद तेरे में वो बात नहीं जो उसमे है !

Adapted and Directed By: Ali Ahmed
Date: 27th and 28th Feb’2016
Duration: 70 minutes
For passes: 9032018357

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

Sakharam Binder tells the story of Sakharam’s women. They are the castoff wives - homeless and destitute - taken in by the protagonist as domestic servants and sex partners.

Laxmi is shy, submissive and pious while Champa, her successor is brash, voluptuous and spoiled.

Written by Vijay Tendulkar, this play vividly captures the strange and complex pathology of Sakharam, who on one hand, wants to please his women but on the other hand bullies them as well. He is, in one moment, a freethinking crusader for women’s rights and the very next sees him as a philistine- scornful of their devotion to him.

He strongly believes in exploiting the corrupt system for his own gain but realizes too late the price of playing the game.

For passes: 8374734142, 9885338560

Inviting all StartUp entrepreneurs for a talk "How to kickStart your Business" by Dr. Nandita Sethi of The enTrepreneur Zone.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
• Knowledge and training in important aspects of
Entrepreneurship.
• Your idea may turn into a business venture / startup.
• You may get well equipped with the knowledge and skills
to join / succeed family business.
• You may succeed in getting funding for your startup.
• You may commercially prototype your products or
services.
• You may become part of a strong network of industrialists
and entrepreneurs.
• You may make a positive difference to society through
social entrepreneurship.

Open for All.

Introduction to the Art and Heart of Storytelling (for adults) How to tell stories & What stories can tell you Story Arts India offers a workshop to get a peek into the art of storytelling and what it offers the teller and the listener Deepa Kiran is the founder of Story Arts India, engaged in offering community storytelling, musical storytelling and other productions. Training is an integral part and many teachers and storytelling enthusiasts, across the country have been benefited from the workshops over the years. Charges: Rs. 500/- Time: 3pm - 5 pm For registration: Call - 9866437893, 9052910239 Email: storyartsindia@gmail.com

Introduction to the Art and Heart of Storytelling
(for adults)

How to tell stories

&

What stories can tell you

Story Arts India offers a workshop to get a peek into the art of storytelling and what it offers the teller and the listener

Deepa Kiran is the founder of Story Arts India, engaged in offering community storytelling, musical storytelling and other productions. Training is an integral part and many teachers and storytelling enthusiasts, across the country have been benefited from the workshops over the years.

Charges: Rs. 500/-
Time: 3pm - 5 pm

For registration:
Call - 9866437893, 9052910239
Email: storyartsindia@gmail.com

Mee Sammatham - A Telugu Play

మీ సమ్మతం - ఈ నాటకంలో , ఇండియన్ ఆర్మీ లో చాలా సార్లు రిజెక్ట్ అయిన తరువాత సెలెక్ట్ అయిన ఓకే వ్యక్తి తన జీవితం లో ఎంతో ఇష్టమైన పని చేయడానికి, ఎలా ఎదురీదుతాడు ? అని చూస్తారు. అంతే కాకుండా సమాజంలో చాల తేలికగా వదిలేసినా కొన్ని విషయాలపట్ల వాదనని చూస్తారు

Mee Sammatham is a Telugu Drama were a person who gets sellected for Military after lot of failed attemts, fights for his right to do things which make a difference not just to himself but to the Nation. This play throughs light on few easily ignored issues in our Society.


This Play is written by Srikanth Banala

Directed By Sai Krishna DNV

Enacted By Ravi Teja, Neelesh Ahankari, Phaneendhra, Sridevi Jella.

The Play Duration 7:00pm to 7:40pm.

Free Entry

Aakhri Khat -

Manch Theatre pays its tribute to all the martyrs of India with this play, whose brave sacrifices have given us hope for our lives. This play is a compact performance, which gives a theatrical experience with varied emotions through intense drama revolving around the lives of the fictional army officers. The performance is an integration of few art forms portraying emotional pressure that some army officers and their families might have gone through in the backdrop of the Kargil War. Come, feel the passion for the nation.


Written by: Chetan Gupta, Eipsa Aru

Directed By: Srikanth Banala

Performed by: Deepali Tiwari, Pranjal Priyadarshi, Rajendra Prasad Madamanchi, Shashank Srivastava, Smitali Das, Surya Dev Chandra, Krishna Kumar Mahto, Akash Tewari, Chetan Gupta, Eipsa Aru


The Play Duration 8:00pm to 9:00pm.

Tickets will be available in BookMyShow.com, FilmySphere.com and at the venue from 5pm.

An activity based fun-shop for children. Concepts covered: Light, Dispersion of light, reflection in multiple mirrors, periscope, kaleidoscope.

Date: 31 Jan 2016 - Time: 11:00 A.M
Rules:
For registration: 9951135255
We will be able to accommodate only 20 children. Pre-registrations will be given first preference, and only the drop outs of pre-registration will be opened to parents who do not pre-register their children and walk in.

This Workshop aims at making the attendees understand and learn why people talk the way they talk, when involved in a communication event; how to start a conversation; how to continue and how to end; and, how to use every single communication event one participates in for creating and continuing a better relationship between/among the parties involved in the given communication event. It is useful for people from all walks of life.

This is the third in a series of meetings in the wake of Rohith Vemula. If in the first meeting we had an outpouring of anger and anguish, in the second one we shared a number of issues around caste privilege and discrimination in everyday life. In this third meeting which will be more structured as a workshop, we will work through the key issues and invite participants to commit towards an action programme. It will be led by Anant Maringanti.
If you are a teacher, parent, student, professional - if you see yourself as a stakeholder in the university as a public resource, if you believe that caste and other forms of discrimination need to be taken head on, do show up.

Mee Sammatham - A Telugu Play

మీ సమ్మతం - ఈ నాటకంలో , ఇండియన్ ఆర్మీ లో చాలా సార్లు రిజెక్ట్ అయిన తరువాత సెలెక్ట్ అయిన ఓకే వ్యక్తి తన జీవితం లో ఎంతో ఇష్టమైన పని చేయడానికి, ఎలా ఎదురీదుతాడు ? అని చూస్తారు. అంతే కాకుండా సమాజంలో చాల తేలికగా వదిలేసినా కొన్ని విషయాలపట్ల వాదనని చూస్తారు

Mee Sammatham is a Telugu Drama were a person who gets sellected for Military after lot of failed attemts, fights for his right to do things which make a difference not just to himself but to the Nation. This play throughs light on few easily ignored issues in our Society.


This Play is written by Srikanth Banala

Directed By Sai Krishna DNV

Enacted By Ravi Teja, Neelesh Ahankari, Phaneendhra,
Sridevi Jella.

The Play Duration 7:10pm to 8:00pm.

Tickets will be available in BookMyShow.com, FilmySphere.com and at the venue from 5pm.

The Play is about a rich family in a small town which is starting their home production in order to make a movie. The movie features the family members themselves and the storyline is tweaked and twisted in order to suit the fancies of the family members. Ambitions are very high.. But only if the fancies are fulfilled!!

The play is written by Dinesh Bharti, Translated by Prateek Srivastava and Shailja Chaturvedi, Directed by Niteesh Pandey

Inviting all to an evening of poetry and rendering in all languages to the memory of Rohith Vemula.

It will be a tribute to the fallen heroes of our society. This evening is presided by SkyBaaba organised by 'Haryaali' Muslim Writers' Forum, 'Singidi' Telangana Writers Assn.

Venkatesh Chauhan, HCU Students JAC Leader will give the opening remarks.

All poets and singers welcome to participate and render their tributes.

రోహిత్ వేముల స్మృతిలో ఒక కవితా, పద ఆలకిoపు. ఇది మన సమాజం సృష్టిస్తున్న/కబళిస్తున్న అందరు రోహితులకు మన నివాళి. స్కైబాబా నిర్వహణలో చేస్తున్న ఈ సభలో ఎవ్వరైనా ఫై విషయానికి సంబంధించి అన్ని భాషలలోనూ తమ కవితలను, పాటలను చదవొచ్చు.

As a part of Online French Film Festival across the globe, from 18th Jan to 18 Feb with subtitles available in 9 languages,

Showing today Wed Feb 3rd at 6:30pm is "L’Affaire SK1" a Crime Thriller Directed by Frédéric Tellier.

Synopsis:
Paris, 1991. The true story of Franck Magne, a young inspector starting out in the Criminal Investigation Department at 36 quai des Orfèvres, in the Crime Squad. His first case deals with the murder of a young woman. His investigation leads him to study similar cases which he’s the only person to link together. He’s quickly confronted with the reality of police investigation work: the lack of equipment, bureaucracy... For eight years, obsessed by this investigation, he’ll hunt the serial killer who no one else believes exists.

More info can be found at http://www.myfrenchfilmfestival.com/en/

Entry - Free.

Friends from Media,

Rohith Vemula's mother Radhika has been under attack from the the powers that be. They are keen to demonstrate that Rohith did not face caste discrimination by claiming that she is not a Dalit. No less than Ms. Smriti Irani and Ms.Sushma Swaraj gave a statement declaring that Rohith was not a Dalit. This is an atrocious claim that would be laughable for its ignorance if not for the dangerous implications that it has. Radhika's life long struggle as a single mother, as an abandoned wife in an inter-caste marriage, her lived experience as a a Dalit woman are under question.

We believe that this attack is a violation of her fundamental right to equality under the Indian Constitution. By deligitimizing her struggle as a single parent it reinstates the rule of patriarchal caste hierarchy. It makes the cruel claim that a child belongs to the father even after abandonment. This irresponsible discourse is subjecting a grieving Dalit mother to immense harassment and strain.

We belive that Rohith Vemula's mother Radhika needs our support and solidarity at this critical moment. We invite democratic individuals and organizations that believe in challenging casteist patriarchy to extend such support and solidarity.

Come and join us in extending solidarity to Rohith's mother Radhika.


Gogu Shyamala, M.Vinodini, Sujatha Surepally, K.Sajaya, A.Suneetha

On behalf of
Solidarity Committee for Rohith Vemula's mother


Venue: Lamakaan
Date: 4th February
Time: 3.30 PM

http://www.huffingtonpost.in/sujatha-surepally/the-persecution-of-radhik_b_9087080.html

http://m.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/know/the-politics-over-rohith-vemulas-caste-is-meant-to-thwart-the-identity-he-chose-for-himself/article8163342.ece

Inviting all for an evening of talk by Nandita Haksar, a journalist, writer, Human Rights Lawyer as she addresses a topic titled "Muslims are coming", a subject she dealt in two of her books.

About the Topic:
There are several books called Muslims are coming; the tile reflects both the tragedy and irony of the growing Islamophobia and the so called War on Terror. There is also a 2012 documentary called Muslims are coming by Muslim American stand up comedians to counter growing number of attacks on Muslims. It begins with a montage of things politicians in the USA have said about Muslims. They could have been Indian politicians in the present government.

The arguments offered by Western writers about the root causes of terrorism range from blaming Islam as a religion; locating it in Muslim sexual frustration (Martin Amis) to tracing the root cause to the doctrine of fanaticism (Tony Blair) ; the criminalization of certain Muslim ideologies such as Salafi to an analysis based on dividing Muslims into moderate and extremists.

The political fact is, as one of the comedians pointed out: Muslims have become the new “enemy” after the collapse of the Soviet Union; and till the Americans discover another enemy they shall continue to be looked upon as such.

The strange thing is that Muslims, millions of them were members of the Communist party or communist sympathizers. The Indonesian Communist party was the biggest party outside of the Soviet Union; and the party had a strong presence in Kashmir. The West had a big hand in destroying these parties and also in supporting the Muslim radicals. In the usual narratives about Kashmir this part of the history does not get discussed very often.

Haksar Says "I have tried to trace the history of Kashmir from the time of the cold war to the American sponsored War on Terror with two questions in mind: what was the role of the communists in Kashmir? And can we learn something from knowing the history of the communist parties in the Valley? The concern behind the questions is the growing gap between Hindu and Muslim communities in Kashmir and within the rest of the country.
I have traced the tortured history of Kashmiri nationalism through the lives of two men: Sampat Prakash, a Kashmiri Pandit and Communist trade union leader who became active in politics during the Cold War years, and Mohammad Afzal Guru, a Kashmiri Muslim who became active in the early days of the Kashmir insurgency. The ideas and deeds of many other individuals and groups are woven into this twin account of how Kashmiri nationalists are caught in the web of international intrigue, as they negotiate the rivalries between the old and new superpowers and also the competing nationalisms of India and Pakistan, which invariably translate into Hindu-Muslim antagonism."

The predicament of Kashmirs was expressed by a poet in 1940s
“From all sides I am assaulted
The English, the Indians, the Afghans, the Pakistanis To whom should I complain, to whom should I tell my fate?
Capitalists, tyrants, oppressors, and friends, all want me To become their accomplices
With whom should I agree, with whom should I disagree?
To whom should I complain, to whom should I tell my fate?
These words have relevance far beyond the borders of Kashmir Valley….
~ extracts from the book.

GUEST's PROFILE
Nandita Haksar was a journalist before her involvement in the women's rights movement forced her to take to law. For the past three decades she has worked as a human rights lawyer, campaigner and writer. She has set many precedents in human rights and refugees law. She has taken up cases in the courts in India as well as appearing before international courts and committees. She has evolved and taught courses on human rights in various universities.

Haksar's publications include: Ego and other Poems (1972) Demystification of Law for Women (1986); the book has been translated into regional languages and extensively used by women's groups for spreading legal literacy; Nagaland File: A Question of Human Rights; (the co-edited book which first exposed the human rights violations being committed by the Indian security forces in the North East of India); Framing Geelani, Hanging Afzal: Patriotism in the Time of Terror (2007) in which she writes about her experience of defending two Kashmiri Muslims accused of attacking the Indian Parliament, and Rogue Agent: How India's Military Intelligence Betrayed the Burmese Resistance (2009) in which she exposed the RAW, Indian’s external intelligence agency ; The Judgement That Never Came: Army Rule in North East India (with Sebastian Hongray, 2011); ABC of Naga Culture and Civilization (2011) which has been taught in schools for Naga children and; Across the Chicken Neck: Travels in North East India (2013); The Many Faces of Kashmiri Nationalism: from Cold War to the present Times (2015) and Framed as a Terrorist (with Mohammad Aamir Khan) (2016).
She was awarded a Degree of LL.D. (Honoris Causa) from NALSAR in 2015 in recognition of her work in the field of human rights.

All are welcome.

Sutradhar presents "Biryani aur Haleem";
An adaptation of ‘The Pie & The Tart’

By Hugh Chesterman

Directed by

Mohit & Deepti

The press says :

Deccan Chronicle : “The laugh-a-minute play highly entertains the audience who are in splits throughout...”
The Times Of India : “The laughter it evoked from the audience stayed on till the end of the evening...”
The Hindu : “Their comic timing was impeccable, which was evident when the audience was in splits every few seconds...”

The world we live in is a very strange place. Some eat to live and some live to eat. In one way or another our lives revolve around food: some cook; some eat; some store it ; some hoard it; some starve for it; some steal it..Our very survival depends on food.

That is what the two main characters of this play are trying to do; survive another day in their lives. Salim & Javed are two beggars; like any other; they meet on a street like any other; on a day like any other. But what results is hilarity like never before.

The two share their stories; their ‘areas’; and their modus operandi. As they go from street to street and house to house pleading to people’s sense of charity, they chance upon the home of Ismail Bhai & his wife Pasha Bi. Ismail Bhai is a well known cook who has been invited by a Nawaab to display his culinary skills. Eager to impress the nawaab, he prepares a special Biryani and instructs his wife to hand it over to the delivery boy he sends.

The plan is overheard by the two hungry friends, who decide to change the route of the Biryani to their hungry stomachs instead of the Nawaab’s.

What becomes of Salim, Javed & the Biryani?
Find out on:
Friday, 5th February 2016

at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM

@ Lamakaan,
opp. GVK One,
Road No.1 Banjara Hills.

For tickets logon to: www.bookmyshow.com
You can also email: team@sutradharactors.com for tickets or other details.

Sutradhar
presents
Biryani aur Haleem
An adaptation of ‘The Pie & The Tart’

By Hugh Chesterman

Directed by

Mohit & Deepti

The press says :

Deccan Chronicle : “The laugh-a-minute play highly entertains the audience who are in splits throughout...”
The Times Of India : “The laughter it evoked from the audience stayed on till the end of the evening...”
The Hindu : “Their comic timing was impeccable, which was evident when the audience was in splits every few seconds...”

The world we live in is a very strange place. Some eat to live and some live to eat. In one way or another our lives revolve around food: some cook; some eat; some store it ; some hoard it; some starve for it; some steal it..Our very survival depends on food.

That is what the two main characters of this play are trying to do; survive another day in their lives. Salim & Javed are two beggars; like any other; they meet on a street like any other; on a day like any other. But what results is hilarity like never before.

The two share their stories; their ‘areas’; and their modus operandi. As they go from street to street and house to house pleading to people’s sense of charity, they chance upon the home of Ismail Bhai & his wife Pasha Bi. Ismail Bhai is a well known cook who has been invited by a Nawaab to display his culinary skills. Eager to impress the nawaab, he prepares a special Biryani and instructs his wife to hand it over to the delivery boy he sends.

The plan is overheard by the two hungry friends, who decide to change the route of the Biryani to their hungry stomachs instead of the Nawaab’s.

What becomes of Salim, Javed & the Biryani?
Find out on:
Friday, 5th February 2016

at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM

@ Lamakaan,
opp. GVK One,
Road No.1 Banjara Hills.

For tickets logon to: www.bookmyshow.com
You can also email: team@sutradharactors.com for tickets or other details.

A workshop for playwrights, directors and anyone interested in exploring the creative process and broadening their skills in storytelling. The workshop offers multi-week classes involving play writing techniques and tools, exercises and opportunities for the creative development of new scripts.

When: Saturday and Sunday (for three weeks beginning February) at Lamakaan.
Entry: 500/- per person (for 20 hours)
Age group: above 16 years (Limited seats of 15)

To apply, please send in any piece of fiction written by you. (If you haven’t written anything, please attempt a small scene, a small exchange of dialogue etc. and send it to us).

For details: 9849687318 or kryshgopal@gmail.com

The workshop is conducted by AB Gopala Krishna of Hyderabad Trails with some teaching experience in film and theatre writing.

Lamakaan hosts weekend classes in Tabla instrument for beginners as well as for advanced students on weekends. The classes are from 11am every Saturday and Sundays.

Having performed with Pandit Jasraj, Rajan & Sajan Mishra, Malini Rajurkar, Aarti Ankalikar, and many more artists in India, Suhasji is currently Vice Principal of Vasavi College of Music & dance.

He is a well known Guru to a whole new generation of tabla players of Hyderabad and his approach makes it all very easy to understand and enjoy this instrument.

For inquiries: 7702961452

This is a meetup from Alternate Depression Support Group. Here we are gathering to meet new joinees and have a friendly meet with all.

Inviting all for an evening of "Songs of non- film, Folk, Environment, Awareness and Inspirational nature by Children of Rainbow Homes" at 4pm on Sat 6th Feb 2016.

Beginning with an dance invocation, the evening will witness children showcasing their singing talent in 'Balyamitra Super Singer Finals'.

Rainbow Homes Overview:
The Rainbow Home program secures the basic rights of the girl child through guaranteed education, nutrition, clothing, health care, recreation, love and support to ensure their reintegration into mainstream Indian society. The girls are enrolled in regular school programs and age appropriate classes, usually after a short period of remedial teaching as well as by a wide volunteer base and buddy programmes with children/students in more privileged schools.

The Rainbow Program also acts as a catalyst in the community, encouraging other school drop-outs and poor children from nearby slums and shanties to attend school without fear of stigma and reproachment.

All are welcome to this evening.
Entry - Free.

Aradhana Karhade, noted Hindustani classical singer, will be taking classes for beginners over the weekends - Saturday and Sunday afternoons from this month onward at Lamakaan. These classes are in addition to the two weekly classes she is already conducting successfully.

There are limited number of seats and interested people - elders, youngsters, boys or girls - kindly call her on 7842514789, 9440970326 to give your auditions.

"Dil Toh Phisla Hai Ji" is a comic play that revolves around three men who are on the lookout for true love. Jay, Afaque and Shekhar are roommates and best friends. But when Shekhar finds his one true love, his two friends realize that it's high time to get settled as well. Will they succeed in finding their soul mates? Come Watch our play to know for yourself.

For passes: 8374734142

Inviting children and adults to a presentation on "Pottery for sustainability & environment".

The aim of this seminar/workshop is to strengthening of the role of civil society in preservation and enhancement of environment.

Pottery is a very delicate and precise craft that needs skilled fingers to define the shape you want. One wrong move can spoil the whole thing. In the age of nomadic period, the potter has become the first Engineer. Scientist and Civilized citizen, as he has invented the earthen ware pots and educated to prepare and eat cooked food in Earthen ware pots, and showed the ways and means of storage of food grains and water etc., Harrappan and Mohanjodaro cultures heralded the age of wheel-made pottery.

All are welcome.

This is an initiative by Rubaroo along with ComMutiny The Youth Collective to explore cross border friendships and engage young people on the issues of social inclusion in order to build vibrant eco-systems across India to understand each other.

India is witnessing a demographic transition. It is home to one of the largest and fastest-growing youth populations in the world. 65% of India’s population is under 35 years in age.

Have you ever thought about why intolerance is trending?

To dive into the roots of growing intolerance, Rubaroo in association with The Youth Collective invites you all to climb on to Samjho Toh Express. This initiative aims at cultivating cross border friendships through an experiential journey which will help the youth in reflecting and breaking stereotypes that they hold for other communities, gender, castes, religions, ethnic backgrounds etc.
A journey through this Campaign will help in internalizing the need to understand the ‘other’!!

All are welcome.

"Dil Toh Phisla Hai Ji" is a comic play that revolves around three men who are on the lookout for true love. Jay, Afaque and Shekhar are roommates and best friends. But when Shekhar finds his one true love, his two friends realize that it's high time to get settled as well. Will they succeed in finding their soul mates? Come Watch our play to know for yourself.

at 8:30pm on Sat & Sun 6,7 Feb
For passes: 8374734142

Sadaat Hasan Manto needs no introduction. Manto is one of the best story tellers that literature was ever blessed with. The macabre and irony in Manto's narratives, are timeless. Through his narratives, Manto immortalized the degradation of humanity in the face of communal tension. He showed us how humanity faltered and failed in the name of the greater 'God'. Our play is a series of three monologues, adapted from three of Manto's spine chilling short stories, namely, 'Khuda ki Kasam', 'Padhe Kalima' and 'Mozail'.This is not just another theater adaptation of Manto's literature. The world is moving towards another era of communal tension and the subsequent degradation of feelings, emotions, love, longing and everything that is beautiful, everything that is human. Our aim is to show where we are currently headed to, if we keep following the path of hatred that we are walking on right now. When 'Gods' become more important that humans, and history is witness to this, the outcome is not something desirable. We have chosen stories that show the diversity of human psyche in the face of communal violence. Stories that not only warn us about the impending doom, but also gives us hope and direction. On the 61st anniversary of Manto's death, we present to you an evening of Manto's mastery, 'Aaj ki Kahani, Manto ki Zubaani'.

As a part of Online French Film Festival across the globe, "My French Film Festival", from 18th Jan to 18 Feb with subtitles available in 9 languages,

Showing today Wed Feb 10th at 6:30pm is "Summertime" La belle Saison Directed by Catherine Corsini.

Synopsis:
1971, Delphine is twenty-three years old. A farmer's daughter, she comes to Paris so as to be financially independent; she dreams of running her own farm, something unthinkable for a woman to do at this time.
Carole is a Parisian. She's thirty-five years old and lives with Manuel. She's actively involved with the beginning of the feminist movement. When Delphine and Carole meet, their love affair turns their lives upside down.
But Delphine is obliged to return to the family farm. Carole follows her. Once there, they'll have to cope with another reality.

More info can be found at http://www.myfrenchfilmfestival.com/en/
Entry - Free.

What if you have the super power to solve all your problems?
The solutions to one's problems lies in one's own minds. That is exactly what Hypnotists or shrinks have been trying since time immemorial.

By giving one's brain a new blueprint by tapping into this phenomenally successful scientific approach to address the issues.

Presenting an evening of talk on Hypnotism, Magical Illusion and Mindbending with P.Nageswara Rao who talks about training people how to use their minds in an empowering way and to apply this revolutionary concept.

About the speaker:
NAGESHWAR RAO PATHAKOTI is a multi-faceted personality. He is a Trainer, Entertainer and
Entrepreneur.
He has worked as a Management Consultant and a Motivational speaker. His workshops –THE ULTIMATE CHAMPION, PEAK PERFORMANCE, BECOME A SOLOPRENEUR.

He is an entertainer – Magician, Hypnotist and Games Host has his tricks ready up the sleeve.

All are welcome.

Are you looking to start your own Youtube channel?
Have every wondered how youtube works?
Do you want to build you Brand online?

Do you want to use Youtube as medium to promote your Brand then this session would be eye opener. you will be learning about all about Youtube Fundamentals and ways we can Promote our brand and how Top Youtubers do

Anybody can attend this session who loves to make videos . or want to make this into profession. I will be sharing my experience on Youtube. Free event

Unicorn actors studios presents "Love ka overdose"

Details
About the play: Love ka Overdose
Everyone knows the story of Adam, Eve, who ate the apple and fell in love in the Eden garden. What if Adam and Eve start their journey from Haryana; will the snake still misguide them? Will they find the apple this time? Will they eat the apple or apple will eat them? What if the snake eats the apple?
What if the apple eats the apple? Confused?
Then come to watch the hilarious comedy to get all the answers...
A play revolves around the idea of love and desires while it satires the system and society which creates obstacle for love and lovers in the name of cast, religion, race, color and gender.
Play: Love ka Overdose
Language: Hindi
Duration: 1 hour 5 mins
DIRECTOR: Happy Ranajit
On stage: Rachit Bahal, Swedha Singh, Rachaittri Gupta, Happy Ranajit
Off stage: Shaurya Shankar and Murali Basa

for passes: bookmyshow.com or 9989614901

Unicorn studios presents "Genuine Liars".

Old social norms are decaying. Relationships are cracking. In such a changing society, where every individual is in search of identity, liberty and equality, Man and woman are still engaged in solving the unsolved mystery between them, the mystery of power, possession, violence and brutality and also of pleasure and passion. Man and woman are genuine but lie to each other. This play is inspired from the paintings of Pablo Picasso which revolves around a married couple, two old lovers and a prostitute and their understanding of love, marriage and relationship. This play is about the complexities and humor of human relationship
Play: Genuine liars
Language: Hindi/ English
Duration: 1 hour 10 mins
DIRECTOR: Happy Ranajit
On stage: Rachit Bahal, Swedha Singh, Rachaittri Gupta, Happy Ranajit
Off stage: Shaurya Shankar and Murali Basa

for passes: bookmyshow.com or 9989614901

Theme: "Accelerators and Incubators - Defining Road Map to Success"

Purchase your tickets here - http://bit.ly/1R0Z0aF


Accelerators and Incubators across the world play a pivotal role in the success of startups. Over the years India has had its own share of 100’s of incubators and accelerators. While the rigorous selection process to get into an Accelerator/Incubator is a validation in itself for the idea, startups get many more benefits than just validation. Accelerator programs give you an access to great mentors who help with focused strategy on taking the company forward to the next level which in turn leads to better execution.

This Startup Saturday, we help you understand the benefits, selection process, and the drawbacks of accelerators and incubators. Join us to know how accelerators and incubators in the Hyderabad startup ecosystem can add value to your startup.

Purchase your tickets here - http://bit.ly/1R0Z0aF

Inviting all for an afternoon of "Performance and Talk by Shital Sathe and Troupe at Lamakaan at 2 pm on 13th, the Saturday.

The dynamic poet-singer from Kabir Kala Manch (KKM) and some of her new co-performers will sing and speak - an event of tribute to Rohith Vemula.

This will be followed by an informal interaction with the singers and Anand Patwardhan, Documentary film maker.

It may be recalled that the KKM, a working class and mostly Dalit cultural troupe, was forced to go into hiding in 2011 after the police arrested and tortured one of them on suspicion of associating with Naxalites.

In 2012 a documentary film “Jai Bhim Comrade” featuring the KKM won a National Award and a Maharashtra State award. The prize money was used to start a KKM Defence Committee, whose lawyers succeeded in getting bail for the arrested KKM.

With renewed confidence that the awakening of civil society would give them a decent chance to seek justice, the rest of the KKM members in hiding decided to give themselves up to the police for questioning. In April 2013 Shital Sathe and her husband, the poet Sachin Mali, did a Satyagraha by singing songs in front of the Maharashtra State Assembly and were duly arrested. A month later the rest of the KKM followed by singing songs in the office of the Maharashtra Home Minister, R. R. Patil. From this group, Sagar Gorkhe and Ramesh Gaichor were taken into custody, but the Minister assured those present that the State would view their matter sympathetically.

3 months later Shital Sathe was released by the Bombay High Court on bail, in part, because she was in the late stages of pregnancy. Almost three years later, Sachin, Sagar and Ramesh are still in jail, twice denied bail by the same High Court judge, awaiting a trial that never quite starts. They are now appealing for bail in the Supreme Court.

Shital Sathe, who has formed an independent group, has been performing in many parts of Maharashtra. She often sings songs composed by Sachin from his prison cell. The story of India’s marginalized people, whom the system suppressed for thousands of years, as well as the need to build a secular and democratic society, vividly and soul searchingly emerges from these songs.

It is no accident that in recent times on several occasions where Shital has performed, the ABVP has taken upon itself to disrupt, or threaten to disrupt her performances, on the grounds that she is an “anti-national”.

We have seen what such a concerted campaign did to Rohit Vemula.

Sincerely, Anand Patwardhan

Co-organizers

Kabir Kala Manch Defence Committee (KKMDC)
Prakash Ambedkar (Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh)
Ambedkar Periyar Study Circle, Chennai
Ambedkar Students Association, Hyderabad
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Students Association
National Alliance of Peoples Movements (NAPM)
Peoples’ Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL)
Peoples’ Union for Democratic Rights
Indian Peoples Theatre Association (IPTA), Delhi
Jana Natya Manch (JANAM)
All India Students Federation, JNU
All India Students’ Association (AISA)
Communist Party of India (CPI)
Socialist Party (India)
Jamia Milia Teacher’s Solidarity Association
Anhad
Navayana
Sahmat

All are welcome.
Entry - Free.

'Reflection' is A Kuchipudi-Kathak classical dances Jugalbandi by Pranati, Sharan, Poonam and Keerthana.

That Indian classical dance forms have gained international recognition and respect is no secret. Creativity and imagination combined with history gives a brilliant future to any form of art. Reflection, a dance show organised by Aathmeeya in collaboration with Stage Right Studios is perhaps the most imaginative jugalbandi of recent times. This presentation is a beautiful, scintillating combination of Kuchipudi and Kathak. A once in a lifetime kind of a journey - both for the artists and the audiences. Come, give yourself a feast of an evening and let your soul be moved by the elegance and intricacy of this Kathak Kuchipudi Jugalbandi.

This is a presentation of 'Aathmeeya' in collaberation with 'Stage Right Studios'.

For passes: boomyshow.com or call: Sharan - 9959994478, Poonam - 9966111045, Pranati - 8374856565

Inviting all for a morning of Discussion on 'The Relevance of Kabir' with Todd Vickers who has authored a book of same title.

Are we really What we think we are? What is truth? What do we desire?

'Come! Oh, will you come and meet someone dear. He thought you might be coming and he prepared a gift. Do not be afraid. He is a loving and simple man, a weaver by trade and his name is Kabir.'

The Relevance of Kabir focuses on a man who sought to be a voice of truth after leaving behind two religions.

Todd has succeeded eminently in establishing Kabir’s teachings in the modern context illuminating them by up-to- date observations and his own experiences.

Find out how the teachings of the 15th century poet Kabir are relevant in this era. Join the debate to voice what you think and embark on whole new journey of life!

Entry - Free.

It is a story written by Suhas Bhatnagar two years back and the title is "THE CUPID AWAKENED".

He says, "when I conceived this story, the poem by Keki N. Daruwala " Crossing of Rivers " was in my mind. The woman character I created resembled MY INSIDE WOMAN. When it comes to Indian context, women are more impressive than being expressive.My character Onindita is expressive too. This is a story of two lonely persons Tarani and Onindita, both in their mid forties. I am a narrator in the story, while in fact, Tarani is my birth Horoscope name. I see Onindita as Nityouvani (Draupadi) of Mahabharatha. She had the favour of ever youth. Being young is just a state of mind, with your soulmate you are always young. The story reaches its climax in just seven days.I still remember a comment from a scientist from U.S. Ms Saumya and I quote, " while reading the story I felt a light music was going all round."
I had thought after writing this story that I shall not be able to write beyond it but after it too I wrote love poems collection in Hindi."

Suhas' story is available on www.speakingtree.in under my blog posts. It has a very good viewing.

All are welcome.

Amidst rampant opium cultivation in Eastern Arunachal Pradesh in North-East India, Basamlu Kisikro engages opium growers into shifting to green tea, Tewa Manpoong supports fellow addicts into rehabilitation and Uncle Moosa spreads the joy of reading amongst children.

Production Notes
Two years of filming in four schedules has resulted in this film. This started off as a documentary film on Sathyanarayanan Mundayoor, a south INdian residing in Arunachal Pradesh for more than 30 years. Ground realities compelled me to expand the scope of the film to include opium cultivation in the area.

Ramchandra PN is an Indian filmmaker based in the city of Mumbai. He is a 1991 ‘Screenplay writing and Direction’ graduate from the ‘Film and TV Institute of India’, Asia’s premier film school situated in Poona. His first feature SUDDHA The Cleansing Rites) won the Best Indian Film at the 2006 Osean Cinefan Festival of Asian Films. He second feature PUTAANI PARTY won the best children's film at the 2009 National Awards. Over the years, he has been making documentaries, features, short films and TV programs; and also has been off and on involved in film academics.

76 minutes / English-Hindi-Mishimi-Assamese / EST / HD / Documentary / India / 2015
Producer : Films Division
Writer / Director : Ramchandra PN
Camera : Narayanan Venkataraman

Entry - Free

"The Bankrupts or Haal-E-Kangaal" is a two-character film set in an apartment in a Housing Colony in the City of Mumbai, India. The two characters are caught in their web of their own making and by the end of the film realise a sense of emptiness, worthlessness and bankruptcy.

It is about two filmmakers who meet after a gap of fifteen years. As one of them narrates a script of a film to the another, the past catches up with them and for the two friends the celebration soon turns into a secession of one up-man-ship where accusations flow freely - the question of success, of failures and of a subtle comparison of individual achievements arise. The duo by the end of the film realise that they are as bankrupt as ever - literally, and in all sense of the word.

Story, Screenplay, Direction: Ramchandra PN;

105 minutes / Black Comedy / Hindi / India / 2015;
Producer: Sushma PN, Ramchandra PN;
Cameraman: Narayanan Venkatramanan;
Location Sound & Sound Design: Santosh Kumar;
Hindi Dialogues: Niraj Sah;
Cast: Niraj Sah, Hemant Mahaur;
Associate Director: Suresh Gujar;

All are welcome. Entry - Free.

Premante? is a Medley of four Telugu Romedy acts weaved around the meaning of love viewed by four different people in their lives.

This Valentines Day, MANCH Theatre presents Premante which will Drive you through the obstacles few of us would, or might have faced in their love live.

Genre: Romantic Comedy, Drama

Language: Telugu



Ennacted by Sai Krishna D N V, Shaik Suleman, Urmila Ravichandran, Neelesh Ahankari, Rajendra Prasad Madamanchi, Sridevi Jella, Srikanth Banala, G. Pallavi Priya, Rakesh Kumar Narlapuram.

Inviting all for a day long events of Sudanese culture on display on Tue 16th Feb 2016, as the proud African Nation celebrates its 60th independence anniversary this year - Orgainised by Sudanese Student Union Hyderabad.

Come one, come all to enjoy the day together -
"India and Africa - one voice".

The programs of the day:
Exhibition from 1pm to 4pm.
Culture night from 7pm onwards.

All are welcome.

Walking the Walk follows the participants of Hyderabad’s queer Swabhimana(self-respect) pride march in February 2015.

The walk draws inspiration from the most recently successful social movement which led to formation of a brand new state in India, Telangana. This film demonstrates how a group of unfunded individuals embarked on a quest for freedom in organizing this pride. It shows how a collective of activists do more than talk the talk; they set into motion a political movement that celebrates small successes, demands resources for working-class transgender people, stands up to police violence, and allows the community to grieve for lost loved ones.

In India, the most visible face to the queer community – the Hijra community – also is the most victimised: rape, violence, discrimination, and even death are motifs of their daily existence. To a lesser degree, the other transgender, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and queer-identified Indians go through similar ordeals. The film also brings attention to these gruesome acts of violence to raise awareness within the mainstream society.

Walking as a form of protest against discrimination and exclusion has a long history in India. Dr. Ambedkar’s historical Mahad Satyagraha in 1927 protested caste discrimination at one of its fundamental levels: access to water. It was Gandhi’s walk, Salt Satyagraha in 1930 against the unfair salt tax of the British that ignited the people to take to the road. Since then countless anti caste and anti colonial marches have galvanised the masses to fight for freedom – but these struggles must be kept vitally alive today. It is important to not only fight the British colonial residue in the form of an archaic Sec. 377 (that criminalizes homosexual behaviour) but also to fight the deep rooted stigma in the society and bring it to understand and accept alternate genders and sexualities. A public walk aims to do just that. Queer Indians have learned not to hesitate to talk the talk. This film shows how they also walked the walk.

All are welcome.

'RANGEEN SAPNEY THEATRE' presents ‘Dulhaniya Mill Jaayegi’ A Family Drama in Hindi.

It’s a complete family drama which will throw light on each and every aspect of a Family in a comic way. Drama will revolve around a person name ‘Sunder’ who is actually ugliest of all and big fan of Bollywood. Sunder is also trying to get hitched in a bollywood style.
Best part of the play will come out through the guests/relatives who will come to see Sunder for their daughters.

Written and Directed by: Surender Sahil Varma.
Actors:
Jay Jha, Faria Abdullah, Mohammad Afaque, Rajnish Songara, Pushpesh Pant, Sneha Varahala and Kajol Dubey.

Donors Pass: Rs 100/-

For more details contact: +918125628789

'Hyderabadass comedy' invites you to the Stand-Up Comedy "Lonely Hearts" event on at 8pm on Thu Feb 18th.

Just after Valentine's day, lousy comedians of Hyderabad's hosted by Arun Govada will enlighten you with their larger than life being single stories, relationship advises and after marriage effects.

Hyderabadass Comedy is Hyderabad’s premiere platform for all things funny! We are hosting various Open-Mic Nights and Comedy Showcases at venues around the city.

All mature adults are welcome.
For passes: 9515733104

Inviting all for an evening of Lecture by Ms. Kate Mogulescu, a supervising attorney in the Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Practice in the US on the topic of "Criminal Justice Advocacy for Survivors of Trafficking".

In an open discussion, Moderated by Dr. Manisha Bangar, NVP, Mulniwasi Sangh, the speaker Ms. Mogulescu will address many issues like 'How can lawyers and other advocates better represent survivors of trafficking in the criminal justice system? How can communities understand and meet survivors’ legal and other critical needs? How can courts and other criminal justice agencies better identify and provide support to trafficked persons? How do arrest policies figure into anti-trafficking efforts?".

She will also refer to pertinent areas like Working with Sexually Exploited Youth in Criminal and Juvenile Court Systems, Bridging the Gap –Community Based Organizations & Justice Systems among other issues.

In 2011, Ms. Mogulescu founded and developed the first anti-trafficking project to be implemented by a public defender organization. She continues to run the Exploitation Intervention Project, which aims to better identify victims of trafficking and exploitation among individuals prosecuted in New York City, and regularly trains public defenders, prosecutors, and other stakeholders in the criminal justice system, both in New York City and nationally, on best practices to identify victims of human trafficking and prevent the criminalization of vulnerable populations. She has provided testimony before the New York City Council, the New York State Legislature and the United Nations Human Rights Committee. In addition, her critiques of anti-prostitution policing policies have been published in the New York Times and elsewhere.

Ms. Mogulescu recently received the support of the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime to create and implement a national training and technical assistance program for lawyers serving survivors of human trafficking in the United States. This project, the Survivor Reentry Project, will begin in 2016 and will work to counteract the harmful impact of criminalization on trafficking survivors.

Ms. Mogulescu received her J.D. from Yale Law School and a B.A. from the State University of New York at Binghamton.

All are welcome to this open discussion.

ON OCCASION OF CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

DEMYSTIFYING CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ

The Liberator of the Indigenous Oppressed , Women, A friend of Indigenous Musalmans.

A Panel Discussion:To highlight the real Shivaji that he was.
Brave, courageous, determined, invincible and radical not only on territorial battle fields but on the battle fields of religio-cultural chasm of 17th Century Maharashtra. This non-brahmin, non-kshatriya Indigenous King through his egalitarian rule always challenged the orthodoxy and was able to create a cultural, political milieu that sowed the seeds of a cultural revolution which later bloomed in the life of Rashtrapita Jyoti Rao Phule, Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in modern India and their struggles for Equality.
Scope of the discussion:
Women dignity , progress and Chhatrapati Shivaji.
Chhatrapati Shivaji the friend and benefactor of Musalmans and Indigenous majority.
Chhatrapati Shivaji’s Rule – the Kingdom of Equality for the Sons of the soil.

Dr. Manisha Bangar, NVP, Mulniwasi Sangh.


SCREENING OF & PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE DOCUMENTARY FILM

“STREE TU AZAAD KAHAN”

(Women ! Where Thou Art Free ???)

Script Writing and Direction
Dr. Manisha Bangar
Mr. Jeevan Gawande
On 19th February 2016 @ 7. 30 pm
Venue ---- LAMAKAAN , Banjara Hills , Hyderabad

This 45 minutes documentary film explores the deplorable status of Women in Indian society in all spheres – educational, cultural, vocational, political & family units irrespective of their religious background but definitely following a Varna based structural hierarchical level of degradation within the Gender cosmos. The film mostly containing interviews and related live footage's weaves a narrative which inspires the viewer to see through the Gender based oppression as being primarily structural and social, “Varna / Caste ideology based rather than conflict between two sexes particularly in the Indian context.
It also motivates the viewer into questioning and challenging the oppression of women by Religio-cultural hegemonic class which has cleverly cloaked and justified this oppression under th garb of “Tradition, “”Supreme culture , “”Custom” or by glorifying it as divine sacrosanct and therefore infallible.
That this political conspiracy of many thousand of years has resulted in women being thrown in a bottomless pit of superstition, poverty, ignorance, dependency and slavery even in the 21st millennium instigates the viewers to seek solutions to stop the inexorable descent of Woman and Mankind on the Indian soil and all over the world.

All are welcome.

Learn about different non-conventional sources of energy. Understand how batteries work, and make your own little battery!

This is an activity based session to teach children the fundamental concepts of science. This is a free session, but pre-registration is mandatory. We will be able to accommodate only 20 students on first come first serve basis. Please call +91 9951135255 for registration.

On the eve of the Queer Swabhimana Yatra 2016, join us as we celebrate the effort and contributions that went into making the Walk. As we aim to own the streets on February 21, painting the city in rainbow colors and expressing our resistance in a dignified existence that is our guarantee by birth, we also remember the sacrifices that our community has made till date. Pour out those emotions onto posters and placards that shall mark the Walk.
We also have a mini bazaar where you can buy art, food and other exciting stuff! Meanwhile you can also donate voluntarily for funding the Walk itself! But do come to encourage and join our queer artist friends as they come together to enliven this Jalsa of ours that we shall remember for a long time to come.
In solidarity and dissent, we stand together. For ourselves and for others, for whom oppression is an integral part of life. Do come.
Satrangi Salaam!

Nationalism is in the air. In fact it has been in the air for the last several months. Its most concrete manifestation however has been in the form of accusations by its spokespersons against individuals and groups as 'antinational'. Whether it has reduced the menace of anti nationalism and terrorism or not is yet to be established, but it has most certainly exacted a heavy price from those who have been named antinational. In this structured discussion hosted and led by Anant Maringanti we will explore the moral charge of ideas like nation, nationhood and nationalism and the different historical, philosophical, political and spiritual bases of these ideas. We will also explore from the legal and constitutional perspective what may be considered offences against the nation in the Indian context. In the last few weeks, a cry for justice that rang out of HCU campus appears to have traveled over to campuses elsewhere. The specific context of each campus seems to be shaping the debate in a new way. What are the questions of justice that are getting articulated and which questions are getting sidelined in this journey. Is the spirit of the age trying to tell us something ? Are we hearing it ?
Come join us with Anant Maringanti, Professors Amita Dhanda and Siddharth Chauhan from NALSAR University of Law on Saturday February 20th at 3:00pm.

All are welcome.
Entry-Free.

Samahaara Comedy Night: 10th Edition

Date: 20th & 21st Feb 2016
Venue: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills
Time: 8pm

Directed by Rathna Shekar Reddy

It's baaaaaaaack, with a new set of short plays and stand-up comedy. Remember how much fun we had last time? It's going to be Double the Fun as always with Comedy Plays and Stand-up. Get that funny bone tickled with mad, funny, impish, satirical and hilarious characters and situations.

Inviting all for free interactive lessons in Spanish cuisine at Lamakaan with Mercedes Sanchez. There will be some more dishes of Spanish food (Veg & Non-Veg) on sale too.

To cook you can learn the nuances a couple of Spanish dishes: Albondigas (Veg Balls & Meat Balls) & Patata Bravas (literally translates as 'Brave Potatoes') from amiga Mercedes from Iberian peniinsular who calls her self a global citizen.

For consumption, there will be authentic Spanish food items like Pestiños (Pastries), Sangria (Red grape mixed drink) for sale.

Mercedes is a traveller, rock climbing teacher, a Scuba instructor, Translator.

All are welcome to this day where her daughter Paloma, an activist and sociologist teacher will be talking about CATALUNYA NOWADAYS: INDEPENDENCE FOR THE SOCIAL CHANGE after this Lunch and a bit of siesta.

Entry - Free.

Naadbrahma Shastriya Sangeet Vidyalaya, along with Lamakaan invites you to

"Classical accompaniments - acoustic instruments and the acoustics of instruments"

A lecture cum demonstration by Sri Mohsin Mirajkar, who hails from a lineage of makers of tabla, tanpura and harmonium in Miraj. The lec-dem would be an insight into topics including, but not limited to, making of the instruments, maintenance, different types of tabla, tanpura and harmonium. Participants would also get an understanding about what to keep in mind while buying, playing and saving an instrument. It would be followed by a Q & A session.

Who should attend - vocalists, tabla artistes, instrumental musicians, students of music and dance, sound professionals, dance and music enthusiasts and everyone who takes interest in knowing the science and art behind a musical instrument!

When - 11am
Sunday, 21 February 2016
Where - Lamakaan

All are welcome.

Inviting all for a talk on the Story of SPAIN & CATALUNYA NOWADAYS: INDEPENDENCE FOR THE SOCIAL CHANGE by Paloma Ventura, an activist in Barcelona Underground Cultures.

Catalonia is a state in current Spain with 16% population and land area appealing for independence from Spain. This stems from a wide range of issues — the most notable of which are Social, cultural and economic.

Originally an independent state in Europe, Catalan Barcelona was sieged in a battle of Spanish Succession in 1714.

Three centuries on, many in Catalonia — a prosperous region in the northeastern corner of the Iberian Peninsula — are seeking to reverse that defeat.

Catalans who support independence believe that the taxes residents pay to Spain’s central government are not commensurate with the benefits the region receives. That sentiment has been heightened by rising unemployment and debt resulting from the global financial crisis — especially as Madrid focuses on bolstering poorer regions of the country.

Identity politics also play a role in Catalonia’s push for independence. Residents speak Catalan, a language previously banned under the long dictatorial rule of Francisco Franco in the middle of the 20th century. They have invested great effort in protecting their language and culture, which have contributed to the creation of a strong national identity.

Paloma Ventura studied Sociology and Social Movements.

All are welcome.

Inviting all students, children and parents for an evening of Science and Pseudo Science, a miracle exposure event, a play on psuedo science and an interactive sessions with Prof. Jani Pasha at 4pm on Sunday 21st Feb.

The session will include a Magic show and Miracle exposure, a drama on superstitions and Vastu and an interactive session on scientific reasoning.

The Play is titled: Gnana Jyothi (Telugu):
This play revolves around a research institute named “Gnan Jyothi” run by Gnan Darshan Swamy, a saint. Students are being encouraged to do research on the scientific developments of Ancient India By using the methods mentioned in puranas and shastras etc. Ramu, a new student, having reasonable mind, aspires to join in that institute. His scientific thought clashes with the old thinking of his fellow students and director of that institute. Finally the plot reveals the difference between age-old thinking and modern thinking through Ramu and other characters.

This event is organised by AIDYO.

All are welcome to this session.
Entry - Free.

Monthly quiz by HQC

Samahaara Comedy Night: 10th Edition

Date: 20th & 21st Feb 2016
Venue: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills
Time: 8pm

Directed by Rathna Shekar Reddy

It's baaaaaaaack, with a new set of short plays and stand-up comedy. Remember how much fun we had last time? It's going to be Double the Fun as always with Comedy Plays and Stand-up. Get that funny bone tickled with mad, funny, impish, satirical and hilarious characters and situations.

Inviting all for a talk by renowned journalist and writer N.Venugopal garu, Editor of "Veekshanam" on the topic "సమాజం - రాజ్యం - తీవ్రమైన శిక్షలు (Society - State and Severe Punishments)".

The lecture in Telugu will be followed by an open discussion on various topics and a relevant film screening on the subject.

The state has been on the edge with regards to some people persecuting them even as much for a thought being expressed. People like Kanhaiya Kumar, Prof Kasim, Prof. GN Saibaba and others in custody are testimony to this trend.

The speaker N.Venugopal is the editor of Veekshanam, a Telugu magazine. He is the author of many books. He writes articles extensively on the latest socio-political and economic developments of India and the world. He is a Marxist thinker. He gives classes on Marxist philosophy.

Come and join us for a lecture on why is it important to uphold the freedom of expression which is in peril now.

All are welcome.

"What good is a nationalist who loves his nation but not a fellow national"

'Punishment Park' is a pseudo-documentary by Peter watkins about a some Police officers escorting a group of free thinkers, activists, rebels, hippies, draft dodgers, and anti-establishment types across the desert in a type of "capture the national flag" game.

The film brilliantly intercuts with interrogation room scenes of the 'arrested rebels' - who ask in return the authorities to 'cross their heart and say if they are more patriotic than them selves in chains'.

As the representatives of the 60's counter-culture get nearer to passing this arbitrary test, the soldiers become increasingly hostile, attempting to force the hippies out of their pacifist behavior. A lot of this film appears improvised and in several scenes real tempers seem to flare as some of the 'acting' got overaggressive.

This is a interesting exercise in situational ethics. The cinema-veritie style, hand-held camera, and ambiguous demands of the director - would the actors be able to maintain their roles given the hazing they were taking - pushed some to the brink. The cast's emotions are clearly on the surface.

Unfortunately this film has gone completely underground and is released in a very very limited cinemas and killed by mainstream media.

This mockumentary is relatable to current day's happening across all nations.

Entry - Free.

An exclusive event designed for short films, to show case some serious work in the short films category. With this event the studio wants to create an eco system for filmmakers to co exist & evolve, this is forum will address practical pain points of filmmaker like production (including pre & post), casting & other important issues. After the entire list of movies is screened we have a 30-45 min focused discussion moderated by the studio to find ans to some of the current problem of film making.

A bi-monthly event held to promote short films; we call for short films entries to be sent to us. We accept films below 45 mins in this type. Your work can be submitted to Octopus Studios, the set of independent curator will go through the films & select a set of films. We screen selected short films to an elite audience who are short film enthusiasts. We introduce the filmmakers as well cast & crew to the audience.

The entire event is open & free of cost, it’s also held at place which has actually inspired the idea - Lamaakan-An Open Cultural Space.
Entry - Free

Center for Tribal Studies (CTS) and the Tribal Students' Forum (TSF) are inviting you for a Talk on "Tribal rights, Indian State and Tribal Rights Movements in India" at 4pm on 26th Feb.

Entry - Free.

Samyuktha Entertainments presents
చతుర్లు - The Telugu Stand-Up comedy competition
It's a unique and only Telugu stand-up comedy competition being organised to find Telugu stand-up comedians. Competition is open for anyone and everyone who registers through sending mail to "thedddp@gmail.com" .

Competition will be held on 26th February, 2016 at 8:30pm in Lamakaan.

Winners will get attractive cash prizes.

This time, an NRI round with Online video entries is also an attraction.

Entry- Free

Learn about different non-conventional sources of energy. Understand how batteries work, and make your own little battery! This is an activity based session to teach children the fundamental concepts of science. This is a free session, but pre-registration is mandatory. We will be able to accommodate only 20 students on first come first serve basis. Please call +91 9951135255 for registration.

Conducting a one day free "Process Facilitation Methods" workshop and talk by Ajit Kamath.

Being a facilitator is a unique opportunity to help groups work together by creating effective processes that foster participation and achieve results. While there is no single, universal approach to facilitation, there are certain values, ethics, skills, and behaviours that support effective facilitated processes.

The talk is an introduction to Process Facilitation Methods.

Agenda

1) Welcome using Wandering Flip Chart Method

2) Difference between Presenting, Training, Coaching & Facilitation

3) What is facilitation?
The Magic of Process Facilitation

4) Core Practices of a Facilitator
*The Core practices of a Facilitator

5)TEXTRA using Facilitator Competencies
*Understanding Textra as a Tool

Facilitator: Ajit Kamath CPF, Sr. Trainer & Facilitator, WizTalks

Ajit is a Founder India Chapter member of International Association of Facilitators-India, and has been in the field of Lecturing, Training & Facilitation since 1993. The past 5 years have seen Ajit actively pursue his interest in Group Process Facilitation and is involved actively in IAF-India activities.

***Date: 27 Feb 2016, 11:00 am to 01:30 pm
Entry - Free.

Critical Reasoning is very much essential a Subject to be learnt by all those who want to become really good at the skills 'Effective Communication' and 'Decision Making.' This Talk & Discussion focuses on making the attendees learn how to become good at Effective Communication and Decision Making, which are a very integral part of their Personal Life, Familial Life, Academic Life, Professional Life and Social Life. All are welcome to take part in this Event. There is no Entrance Fees.

DARPAN Theatre Presents
SHAHJAHAN It’s an adaptation of Sadat Hasan Manto’s story ‘Shahjahan ki Maut’, through this play we intend to put light on the life of Shahjahan and his relations with his son Aurangzeb, daughter Jahan Ara and with the people of his empire. As we know theatre is one of the fast growing medium to communicate the message or information with mass audience, we are trying to bring up the moments and situations of Shahjahan’s period on the stage with music, dance and other theatrical elements. Just imagine!!! The romance between Shajahan and Mumtaz, their first exchange of words…. is left to one’s imagination. We are all set to bring it on the stage. Have you ever imagined how Shahjahan would have impressed Mumtaz in their first meet.
Now it’s a time to see everything live!!! It will be awesome to see Shahjahan showing her love to Mumtaz with beautiful poetic words- इतना हि दम है तो दिन में भी चमक के दिखा ऐ चाँद तेरे में वो बात नहीं जो उसमे है !

Adapted and Directed By: Ali Ahmed
Date: 27th and 28th Feb’2016
Duration: 70 minutes
For passes: 9032018357