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'నన్ను వెన్నాడే కథలు' is a compilation of best indian and world stories. these are translated telugu stories. Book is compiled by Vadrevu Chinaveerabadrudu garu and published by Anil battula publications Read More »

Friends of Jilipibala (Jilipibalar Bondhura) is a 2025 Bengali documentary directed by Debalina Majumder (or Debalina Mow) that spans over a decade, capturing the bond between a young girl and a tamarind tree in Kolkata. The film highlights the impor ... Read More »

This March, Lamakaan will host a special series of screenings dedicated to the legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda, every Wednesday evening. The timing beautifully coincides with spring and the festival of Holi, Ugadi, and other festivals, makin ... Read More »

ఇవి చరిత్ర స్వరాలు. సాధారణ చరిత్ర వినిపించని స్వరాలు. చరిత్ర ప్రవాహపు వడీ సుడీ ముంచెత్తబోతుంటే ఎదురీదిన స్వరాలు. భూమ్యకాశాలలో సగమైన తమ భాగం కోసం ఎలుగెత్తిన పర్జన్య స్వరాలు. ఏళ్ళు తరబడి బిగించిన ఉరిలో చిట్లిన కంఠనాళాల రుధిర స్వరాలు.

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Postcolonial Bollywood and Muslim Identity: Production, Representation, and Reception examines how Hindi cinema has shaped, negotiated, and reframed Muslim identity in India from the post-independence period to the present. The book critically analys ... Read More »

Discussion about Bandi Narayana Swamy’s Kadapati Yuddham Novel.
The author is a Kendriya Sahitya Akademi Award recipient for his work Saptabhoomi. Kadapati Yuddham is his latest book which is a historical fiction based on the 16-17th century Sri Kri ... Read More »

A celebration of women who create, lead, and inspire, BEING WOMEN brings together three soulful workshops led by women artists. The beauty of Kalamkari, the vibrant storytelling tradition of Cheriyal, and the elegance of Gond Art Painting.

This Wo ... Read More »

Dushala, the character from our epic Mahabharata, the only daughter of Dhritarashtra and Gandhari, talks about her pain and anguish over the ages and yearns for an identity for herself. Here, we are not only talking about the Kaurava princess, but ab ... Read More »

This commemorative event, “80 Years of Dr. Keshava Reddy: Writing Beyond Time & Death,” seeks to honor his enduring legacy through literary discussions, readings, reflections, and tributes. Bringing together scholars, writers, readers, and admirers, ... Read More »

This March, Lamakaan will host a special series of screenings dedicated to the legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda, every Wednesday evening. The timing beautifully coincides with spring and the festival of Holi, Ugadi, and other festivals, makin ... Read More »

BILDER (M)EINER MUTTER
Germany
Director: Melanie Lischker
Year:2021
Language: German with English subtitles
Duration: 80 Minutes

Synopsis:
A deeply personal documentary in which the filmmaker reconstructs her mother’s life through decades o ... Read More »

Listening to Kathi Padma

Join us for a storytelling session with Kathi Padma, a women’s rights activist and writer with over 40 years of experience working with women and communities. Drawing from her long journey in the field, she will share powe ... Read More »

Discover the beauty of traditional Indian tribal art and transform a simple tote bag into a stunning handcrafted masterpiece! Read More »

Hyderabad Bookworms' Movie of the Month meetup. Meet your fellow bookworms, as we enjoy a movie adapted from a book or a play, share thoughts, compare with source material, and discuss its cultural relevance. This event is organised once a month, mov ... Read More »

Re:collective a conscious community is hosting a textile repair and mend workshop.
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This workshop explores textile mending and
upcycling as a form of creative expression,
where everyday worn or discarded items
become canvases for artistic int ... Read More »

Udhaar Ka Pati by Vanmala Bhawalkar is a comedy about a woman who pretends to be wealthy when her rich grandfather visits. To impress him, she borrows furniture and even hires a man to act as her husband while making her real husband pose as a servan ... Read More »

Read A Kitaab is an unbiased community of Readers, Booklovers, writers and artists. We strive to provide the community an ecosystem with an online library, book discussions, author meet, book of the month, monthly meets, newsletters & much more...
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US-Israeli imperialist attack on Iran has pushed the entire West Asia in the throes of war. This unprovoked attack is in violation of all international norms. Just before this attack Iran was negotiating with the US with the mediation of Oman. So, it ... Read More »

This play is based on the imagination of the writer about his fictional characters. During the play the fictional characters go beyond the story line. Regardless of the imagination, the writer wants to interrupt them. At the end the writer feels hims ... Read More »

This documentary explores the unique system of democratic self-governance emerging in Rojava (Northeast Syria), where diverse communities organize through neighborhood communes to make collective decisions. Rooted in ideas of grassroots democracy, wo ... Read More »

This March, Lamakaan will host a special series of screenings dedicated to the legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda, every Wednesday evening. The timing beautifully coincides with spring and the festival of Holi, Ugadi, and other festivals, makin ... Read More »

Kirayi Illu takes place over one night inside a rented house during a wedding celebration. When a 60-year-old migrant worker dies suddenly, his family informs the house owner, expecting support. Instead, they are asked to remain silent until the wedd ... Read More »

"In the forgotten, we find the forbidden" - Saba Dewan (The Other Song)

Every 50 years, we unremember the narratives of women who came before us. The Listening Room is a collection of songs that remembers them. The articulations in these songs m ... Read More »

As part of the Women’s Day Month series, this session brings together a doctor, an ASHA worker, and an ANM worker to share their experiences from different levels of the healthcare system. Through their stories and reflections, the conversation will ... Read More »

Featuring musician Moby along with leading scientists, ENDGAME 2050 lays out the reality that, unless we act urgently now, we are hastening our own destruction. Read More »

PRESENTING: CHICAGO An ultimate telugu comedy play by Jan's Theatre!

Drama? Yes. Chaos? Definitely. But most importantly - comedy!

Chicago is packed with humor, sass, and unforgettable moments that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

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In this workshop, you will:

Discover the fascinating world of texture art and its different techniques.
Learn how to design and create your own unique texture art piece, from POP to different textures.
Gain hands-on experience with different tex ... Read More »

We are organising discussion on ocassion of International Women's Day - Struggles faced by working women in today's world and poetry recitation. All are welcome to this event. Read More »

As part of the Postcard Movies series, join us for a screening of Pather Panchali, the landmark debut film by Satyajit Ray. Set in rural Bengal, the film gently follows the childhood of Apu and his sister Durga as their family navigates poverty, drea ... Read More »

Release of the first collection of poems in English by D. Vaishnavi, a young poet in her early twenties.
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Gathering a public meeting to discuss recent passing of bill 79 in lok sabha. Read More »

This March, Lamakaan will host a special series of screenings dedicated to the legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda, every Wednesday evening. The timing beautifully coincides with spring and the festival of Holi, Ugadi, and other festivals, makin ... Read More »

Join us for the release of the Telugu translation of the Russian novel 41, followed by a screening of the classic Russian film The Forty First, based on the same story. Set against the backdrop of war and revolution, the narrative explores love, ideo ... Read More »

This discussion looks at the concerns around the Trans Bill and why many are opposing it. We will talk about its impact on identity and rights, and hear different perspectives in an open and respectful space. Read More »

Book launch of 'Bichde Musafir' – A poetic reflection on society, resilience, love, and the unspoken emotions that shape our lives – a powerful new collection by Azra Sultana. Read More »

అ Night ऑफ़‌ Feminist Short Plays

March 28 2026, Saturday
08:00 PM
Lamakaan, Hyderabad

Run Time: 90 minutes

The night is a collection of 4 new short plays, that are feminist, by various artists (mostly women from Hyderabad)
1. Feminism i ... Read More »

A unique literary work titled A World Without It by Dr. Bhuvan Anand Rout will be launched on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The book features 32 lipogrammatic poems, composed without using the most frequently occurring letter ‘e’ in the Engli ... Read More »

This event marks the second meeting of a new reading circle dedicated exclusively to Indian science fiction.

Founded with the aim of spotlighting the richness and diversity of speculative writing from India, the reading circle brings together rea ... Read More »

The Secret Recipe is a 45-minute independent Telugu crime thriller that unfolds within the closed walls of a secluded house. Driven by silence, mood, and minimal dialogue, the film explores control, hunger, and moral collapse through a restrained yet ... Read More »

Samahaara
presents

Swadesh Deepak’s
COURT MARTIAL
(Hindi Play)

Directed by Rathna Shekar

"Court Martial," a compelling and thought-provoking theatrical sensation penned by playwright Swadesh Deepak, delves deep into the realms of human p ... Read More »

Urdu poetry open mic would be encouraging people to learn about urdu and poetry culture Read More »