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KEECHAKUDU is a Telugu short psychological thriller that explores fear, obsession, guilt and the darker side of the human mind. The story unfolds through an unsettling series of events surrounding Aravind and gradually blurs the line between reality ... Read More »

*Fighting Stigma around Mental Health*

Seher Hashmi is a courageous public speaker, fashion stylist, and social campaigner who uses her platform to spark vital conversations around mental health and emotional well-being. In her upcoming talk at La ... Read More »

These are the Caricatures of Gandhi along with his quotes. Read More »

The 2nd Hyderabad Postcrossing Meetup, planning to be held on Gandhi Jayanthi (October 2nd), is a special community gathering for postcard enthusiasts, philatelists, and collectors.
Event is Open for all but prior registration is a must
For further ... Read More »

Deccan Echoes is a documentary exploring the memories, music, identity and everyday lives of the Siddi community in Hyderabad’s AC Guards. Through the experiences of three generations, the film traces the community’s African ancestry, Hyderabadi iden ... Read More »

RESET is a screen-free experiential meetup designed to help people step away from their digital routines, reconnect with themselves and others, and discover something new. Each chapter combines hands-on learning, meaningful conversations, playful act ... Read More »

We are a team of medical students from Mobius Quiz Club. We host quizzes for the medical community every month. On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, we are excited to host an insightful quiz to bring valuable knowledge out of small circles an ... Read More »

Srinivas Aditya Mopidevi and Srinivas Mangipudi have over the past few years, met experts in the field of land and environment and gathered recipes that can help us adapt to climate change. These are intimate, everyday instructions that help us reori ... Read More »

A 4-hour Kickstarter session is planned at LAMAKAAN for volunteers to help them learn how to engage students effectively and plan interactive classes. The session will include a series of activities facilitated by the team, giving volunteers hands-on ... Read More »

Hyderabad Book Club is a community of readers who come together to talk about books, exchange recommendations, and discover new writers, ideas and perspectives. Every month, we pick a theme and meet to share what we’ve been reading. Our discussions a ... Read More »

The Rasheeduddin Khan Dialogues

The many ways of being us - Exploration through language and food

A talk by Sohail Hashmi
at Lamakaan on October 4 at 7pm

Sohail Hashmi is an oral historian, social activist and a film-maker. He is one of t ... Read More »

Blind Ravi, with the help of his mute friend Balu, gets caught in a deadly mafia deal to fund his eye surgery.
Now, they must outsmart Deva, a deaf gangster, and escape with their lives. Read More »

As Hyderabad moves past the dry September with little rain, we look forward to October, hoping for the first hints of winter in the air. In that spirit of change and gentle anticipation, Lamakaan brings you the Jacques Tati Film Festival, every Wedne ... Read More »

MY LIFE’S JOURNEY THROUGH THE FIELD OF LITERATURE


Mangari Rajender (Zimbo) has made significant contributions to Telugu literature as a poet and short-story writer. His writing seamlessly bridges emotional resonance and keen social observation ... Read More »

Starting from the young people who came together at Jantar Mantar during the CJP protests, this conversation asks what brought them there, what they made possible together, and what we can learn by understanding these protests as part of an emerging ... Read More »

Round table discussion with Academics and activists on Oriental Research Hyderabad Read More »

What if you could draw a song?

In this unique, immersive workshop, we’ll explore the connection between music, emotions and art.

Instead of drawing what you see, you’ll listen to different pieces of music and turn what you hear and feel into co ... Read More »

Book Launch of Telugu Novel 'NAA JATHAGAA NUVVUNDAALI' by Swapnapriya Ganji - Published by Anvikshiki 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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Maa Ka Doodh - Uncovering A Nation's Dairy Disaster is a film about a doctor quits his job to become a documentarian and embarks on an investigative journey across India to find out if there is indeed a link between the nation's massive dairy consump ... Read More »

Ek Aur Dronacharya, penned by Shankar Shesh, is a thought-provoking and hard-hitting play that remains profoundly relevant even today. It portrays the moral conflict of a teacher who becomes the modern inheritor of Dronacharya's legacy, caught betwee ... Read More »

Stake holders meeting of our organization Read More »

3 years have elapsed since the apartheid settler colonial state of Israel began its genocidal war against the people of Gaza. The civilians of Gaza including children, women and elderly population are being deliberately targeted by Israeli forces as ... Read More »

It will be cultural event where Bathukamma is celebrated with education for all as the central theme Read More »

DOHAS: The Language of Peace and Love - The Bazm-e-Sukhan*

The Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP) invites you to an evening celebrating the timeless beauty of the Doha - a poetic form that captures wisdom, love and humanity in just ... Read More »

As Hyderabad moves past the dry September with little rain, we look forward to October, hoping for the first hints of winter in the air. In that spirit of change and gentle anticipation, Lamakaan brings you the Jacques Tati Film Festival, every Wedne ... Read More »

This program is a talk and conversation with Dr Sylvia Karpagam on her new book, The Meat of the Matter: How the Politics of Food Shapes Our Health (HarperCollins India). Dr Karpagam is a public health doctor and researcher with over two decades of e ... Read More »

9 th edition of DHWANI : performative rendering of select poems of the Telugu poet RAGHU SESHABHTTAR amidst an immersive ecology of visual and auditory imagery.

Raghu’s latest volume of poetry LOLAKAM will also be relased on this occasion. ... 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 »

STRANGERS AFTER DARK
Strangers, stories, what-ifs & conversations worth having.

Strangers After Dark is a Halloween evening for young adults exploring the strange, funny, uncomfortable and deeply human things we think about but don't always say o ... Read More »

UNDERSTAND HOW MACROECONOMIC FORCES AFFECT YOU AND YOUR FINANCES AT A PERSONAL LEVEL

How does a war across the globe affect the interest rate you're getting on your fixed deposits?
What does it mean to save, invest and borrow money in a world whe ... Read More »

Queer Craft Hang
An art-based community-building space for Hyderabad's queer community. Bring a craft project you're working on, whether it's knitting, drawing, journaling, or something else. Chill with us while we create together, or take a chai an ... Read More »

Samahaara
presents

A double bill of classic Telugu plays

Sri Gollapudi Maruti Rao’s
“KALLU”
&
Sri Gandavaram Subbarami Reddy’s
“AAGANDI NENU VASTUNNAA”

Directed by @rathnashekar.actor

KALLU (EYES), is a play about a group of peop ... Read More »

As Hyderabad moves past the dry September with little rain, we look forward to October, hoping for the first hints of winter in the air. In that spirit of change and gentle anticipation, Lamakaan brings you the Jacques Tati Film Festival, every Wedne ... Read More »

Goethe‑Zentrum Hyderabad, in association with Lamakaan, invites you to the German Movie Night.

This October, join us for a special screening of The Trouble with Being Born (2020), directed by Sandra Wollner. The film explores themes of identity, m ... Read More »

Cinema for the Planet: BEFF Babul Eco Film Festival 2026 brings to you the best and latest of green films from all over the globe. We have an interesting schedule lined up for you. Come and watch, bring along your Nature loving friends & family. BEFF ... Read More »

Un-Choke Hyderabad is a citizen movement which wants to work with the Government of Telangana to implement low cost solutions to relieve traffic congestion in the city.
A Citizen Petition will be presented and discussed. Read More »

In the twentieth century, in response to workers’ mass movements, labor rights were granted to a section of working class considered necessary for uninterrupted capital accumulation. However, simultaneously, workers employed in so-called non-capitali ... Read More »

अभिव्यक्ति का आँगन – A Space for Creativity

Presented by PoemNazmAurHum and Play of Shiva, अभिव्यक्ति का आँगन is a two-day celebration of art, expression, and creativity. Experience an engaging blend of poetry, nazm, soulful music, captivating sto ... Read More »

Invitation to BEING HIM – A Men's Emotional Wellness Workshop
Dear All,
We are pleased to invite you to BEING HIM, a workshop dedicated to men's emotional awareness and self-discovery.
This workshop offers a safe and supportive space for men to ex ... Read More »

Hyderabad Book Club is a community of readers who come together to talk about books, exchange recommendations, and discover new writers, ideas and perspectives. Every month, we pick a theme and meet to share what we’ve been reading. Our discussions a ... Read More »

अभिव्यक्ति का आँगन – A Space for Creativity Presented by PoemNazmAurHum and Play of Shiva, अभिव्यक्ति का आँगन is a two-day celebration of art, expression, and creativity. Experience an engaging blend of poetry, nazm, soulful music, captivating storyt ... Read More »

Shinigami: The Payback is a Telugu independent action film made by a small team of passionate filmmakers from Cinemates Creations. The film follows a story of revenge and justice, brought to life with a budget of under ₹50,000. Written and directed b ... Read More »

This Documentary is about a painter who caught my eye at an event. I have travelled with him for few months and made a documentary with the help of his acquaintances. Read More »

As Hyderabad moves past the dry September with little rain, we look forward to October, hoping for the first hints of winter in the air. In that spirit of change and gentle anticipation, Lamakaan brings you the Jacques Tati Film Festival, every Wedne ... Read More »

Literature as Philosophy A Talk
By Sasi Sekhar (Editor, Taattvika)

A poet or writer will not be considered imperfect for not reading Plato’s Republic or Aristotle’s Ethics. But a philosopher, unfamiliar with Homer or Shakespeare, may lack insi ... Read More »

The History-Sheeter by Dr. Kafeel Khan - Book Discussion.

The discussion will be moderated by Prof. Murali Karnam, Director, Access to Justice for Prisoners, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad.

The History-Sheeter has just been published by Ju ... Read More »

JHUMKA MAKING WORKSHOP

Join us for a fun, hands-on Jhumka Making Workshop where you’ll learn to design and create your very own pair of jhumkas from scratch.
What’s included?
• All jhumka-making materials
• Step-by-step guidance
• Create y ... Read More »

Sahityam tho Sayantralu

A Discussion on Gurram Jashuva’s Literary Journey & Gabbilam

Telugu Collective presents the next edition of Sahityam tho Sayantralu, a three-hour literary discussion exploring the life, literary journey, and enduring rel ... Read More »

Power of UncertAInty: The Battle for Privacy, Identity and Sovereignty

In conversation with Anand V.

India's digital public infrastructures Aadhaar, UPI and a booming software industry have changed how a billion people live, pay and prove who t ... Read More »