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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"

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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

Welcome to Lamakaan for a discussion on the topic "Gravitational waves" on National Science Day - the birth anniversary of Sir CV Raman.

In 1905, Einstein postulated the Special Theory of Relativity which deals with inertial frames. In 1916, he worked out the General Theory of Relativity in which he proposed the distortion of space time as the cause behind the force of gravity. The detection of these waves had to wait for another 100 years. As a celebration of National Science Day, we shall discuss the detection of gravitational waves and India's role in gravitational wave detection.

Dr. Priya and Prof. najam Hasan will present the topic today.

The event is free and all are welcome (Including non-science audience also).

Do you like Spoken Word, Poetry? Do you like music? Do you like Theatre? Do you like Comedy? How about all four combined?
If yes, then you need to be at The Open Sky Slam- an evening full of beautiful poetry, Funky music, Theatre artists and heart warming conversations with amazing people.
The event will include Poets, Musicians, Dancers, Magicians, any kind of performance artists and (hopefully) You. 🙂
Over the past 1 year, Open Sky Slam has been conducted in Bangalore, Pune, Calicut, Mumbai, Gold Coast and plans to take this energy to other cities across India and other parts of the world.
http://yourstory.com/2016/01/open-sky-slam/

For participation info in the slam, please call 9686439446.

Entry - Free.

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

Joke in India is a show by comedy group The Unglis - talking about Bharat in a way you've never seen before! With Standup Comedy, Sketch and Musical Parody Show. Aaiye, kyunki aapko Chinta hai...Bharat ki!

The Unglis are a fresh, young comedy collective that perform Stand-up, Sketch and Musical Comedy. Their YouTube channel had a sensational beginning with their first three videos going viral, touching 1,50,000 views and 1000 subscribers in the first 4 months.They have been performing in live stage shows across the country, since 2013.

For info:9177854713

Dramatic Circle Hyderabad presents 'Extremities' - William Mastrosimone's Hit Off-Broadway Thriller on the subject of Rape. at 8pm on Thu 3rd March.

Directed by Pranava Singhal it deal with the impact on the victim,the psyche of the Rapist, and reaction of her peers (society at large).

"A white knuckle psychological Thriller" –USA Today;
"A good jolting evening" – N.Y.Daily News.

"Dramatic Circle Hyderabad’s production has its share of lighter moments without losing its intensity... with right proportions of emotion, action and suspense... does not leave a dull moment,and is thrilling to the T. " – Hans India;

For Bookings : 040 27847987

"Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" is a 1988 Spanish black comedy-drama film written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar - 'accused' to be a feminist filmmaker - starring Antonio Banderas.

The film brought Almodóvar to widespread international attention: it was nominated for the 1988 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and won five Goya Awards including Best Film.

The film plot takes its starting point from the French play where a desperate woman tries to avoid being dumped by her lover through a series of phone calls. In the film a TV actress is depressed and taking sleeping pills because her boyfriend has just left her.

Will they trump and over come this Panic Attack?

Join us for this comedy film nominated for Oscars, Golden Globe, BAFTA.

Entry - Free

JUST IMAGINE - a Theatre Workshop with Sanjna Kapoor for children and teachers in the children theatre teaching; as a part of Lamakaan's 6th Anniversary celebrations.

Registration is closed: For waitlisting your name against any cancellations, kindly mail your details to lamakaan@gmail.com

This workshop is a taster of what theatre can have in store for you! It allows you to explore the endless possibilities of your imagination and creativity, through theatre games, exercises, improvisations and so much more. Creating with your body, voice, memory, observation, communication, concentration, through characters and improvisations a magical world of make-believe that allows you to discover and share the delight in creating your own performances.

In this safe exploratory atmosphere that enables learning, experiencing and creating together, this process gives you immense opportunity to work alone and as a team. Come discover the miracle inside you!

AGES: 6 to 9 year olds (plus) Adults as observers participants.

SESSIONS: Punctuality is paramount! And attendance throughout the duration of the workshop is imperative.

DATES: Saturday 5th March.

TIMINGS: 3 hours a day : 11.30am to 2.30 pm (3 hrs).

CLOTHING: Please wear lose and comfortable clothes that will allow for free movement.

CAPACITY: There is a limited capacity of a maximum of 30 participants.
Participants will be accepted on a first-come-first served basis.
So be sure to apply well in time or you may not be assured a seat!

Observers : upto 15 observers may be permitted, they may be asked to participate at times, so much be ready to jump in. However all observes must be either school teachers or school faculty or theatre practitioners.

SANJNA KAPOOR is co-founder of Junoon, a social enterprise that aims to create platforms for theatre in India. Sanjna is well known for her passionate work with theatre over two decades, and for having built Prithvi Theatre into one of India’s premier cultural hubs. She is responsible for having brought to Indian audiences some of the finest of world and Indian theatre, being the first to introduce a touring theatre festival into the Indian scene. She has also played a key role as catalyst for theatre for children. Her vision, commitment and enthusiasm ensure that she keeps bringing the richness of theatre into people’s lives in multiple ways. She currently spearheads Junoon’s school programme, and continues the legacy of both the Kapoors and the Kendals to take theatre to people across the country. Sanjna has also been responsible for initiating the India Theatre Forum (ITF) network for theatre Practitioners.

Her current focus is working towards an all-India theatre alliance, based on a practical sharing of resources and ideas, as well as consolidating and strengthening theatre practice in India. She is one of the core team member and facilitator of SMART India, Strategic Management in the Art of Theatre a theatre management training programme.

To celebrate the International Open Data Day on March 5th by creating a space for discussion on open data for transportation systems.

Open Data Day is a gathering of citizens in cities around the world to write applications, liberate data, create visualizations and publish analyses using open public data to show support for and encourage the adoption of open data policies by the world's local, regional and national governments.

Hyderabad is growing at tremendous pace, increasing with itself are the traffic, public transportation woes and other civic problems. It has become hard to manage and solve civic issues with the traditional ways of governance. Data driven solutions can help ease the cost and time in decision making.


The event is a gathering to discuss data solutions for public transportation systems in Hyderabad. Learn how to use data to solve traffic problems and improve the city of Hyderabad by gaining insights on using data to understand map, report civic problems of any city.

PARTNERS (Hindi play) presented by Rangadhara The Theatre Streams on 5th March 2016, @8PM on the occasion of Women's Day

Three Girls living in a single rooms sharing the same as partners, has their own job, lifestyle, perception towards society and leading their respective life freely until one among them encounters a sexual assault who is unaware of the trauma so faced, then the other two partners do motivate to fight back for such assault as both has been sexually harassed at different places in a different manner.
This is a story of every woman who encounters or faces the situations against her wish & will at different places and humiliated at times.
This play has all the elements of fun, love, affinity, anger, humiliation, jealous, rebel, sexual harassment etc.
Whether these girls succumb to the society pressure / pathetic situation individually or unite together to find out the sound means to fight back by jeopardizing their life in the world of male chauvinism and to overcome the menace to protect the interest of the women.

For passes: 8125628789 or 9849170927 or bookmyshow.com or filmysphere.com

“How you speak to your children becomes their inner voice”…but what if there is no one to talk to your child? A heartwarming monologue by a 11 year old – “I HATE YOU”, a Nishumbita Ballet & Theatre Production on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
DIRECTED BY Dr. RAMMOHAN HOLAGUNDI

Inviting all for a screening of a film 'Dark Girl' on this International Women's Day. This film is by Bill Dukes and Channsin Berry.

In the 21st Century women with dark complexion often find themselves looked down upon by their peers, considered less attractive, less intelligent and less refined than women with a lighter skin tone. A variety of African-American women discuss this phenomenon, sharing their thoughts on the social and cultural implications of this subtle but common form of prejudice, in the documentary Dark Girls. Directors Bill Duke and D. Channsin Berry feature interviews with women sharing their own experiences as dark skinned African-Americans, children who reveal how young these beliefs are implanted in girls, and men who share their feelings about women and skin color. The documentary is 72 minutes long.

The screening will be followed by a discussion.

Entry - Free.

On the International Women's Day Dramatic Circle Hyderabad presents 'Extremities' - William Mastrosimone's Hit Off-Broadway play on the subject of Rape.
Directed by Pranava Singhal it deal with the impact on the victim,the psyche of the Rapist, and reaction of her peers (society at large).
"A white knuckle psychological Thriller" –USA Today; "A good jolting evening" – N.Y.Daily News.
"Dramatic Circle Hyderabad’s production has its share of lighter moments without losing its intensity... with right proportions of emotion, action and suspense... does not leave a dull moment,and is thrilling to the T. " – Hans India;
For Bookings : 040 27847987

Women Patrons an watch this play for Free on this day.

On the eve of International Women's day screening a film Tiryaaq by Hasina Khan.

Tiryaaq, meaning antidote, is that which dilutes poison. Tiryaaq, the film, documents journeys. Journeys of marginalisations, of struggles, of political understandings and of political organising/collectivisation led by Muslim women from different parts of India. These journeys help to unravel the insidious functionings of caste patriarchy and religious fundamentalism,
as well as the countless struggles of Muslim women bound within the contours of nation, community and family. Journeys that are, struggles that form, and underatstandings that frame
antidotes to resurgent fascism.

The film duration is 34 minutes/ Hindi with English subtitles/ 2015-16/ India

Filmmaker Hasina Khan is recognised as one of India's most visible, courageous and effective activists raising issues and questions of women's rights in general and Muslim women’s rights in particular. She is a member of Awaaz-e-Niswaan, her work with the group addresses a wide range of issues, from religious fundamentalism to patriarchal systems, at the grassroots level through the media, community protests, awareness and advocacy campaigns. It also strives to achieve gender justice by challenging discrimination within Muslim personal laws. During the last two decades of work against communalism, especially in the context of Bombay riots in 1992-93 and Gujarat genocide of Muslims in 2002, Hasina has garnered enormous experiences and attempts to build sustained pressure on the state to stop violence against religious minorities.
Hasina is also an active member of various forums and collectives like FAOW and Hum Azadiyon ke Haq Mein. She is on the advisory council of the international solidarity network namely, Women Living Under Muslim Law.

All are welcome to the screening and following interaction with the filmmaker Hasina who will be present in the house.
Entry - Free.

Rangeen Sapney Theatre presents "Main Bhi Mohabbat Karunga"- a Play Written By: Surender Sahil Verma.

The play revolves around three friends out of them two are in college and one is 12th fail who always try to impress girls but always fails. All of them stay together in an apartment and love to booze on the possible occasions to celebrate their failure and success.
Unfortunately, most of the time they get caught in some puzzled situations which make their life more interesting and funny. And as we know life is not just with friends, their family members as well make their life more crazy to get them on the right track, towards their career. It will be a laughter ride for audience and it will be very easy for the audience to connect with the all the
situations which are very always close to us when we are in friends.

For more details contact: 8125628789

Lamakaan is kick-starting its ten day celebratrions of its 6th anniversary with an evening of Patachitra - An ancient Folk Art of story, song renditioning with the help of paintings - an audio visual art by Paschim Bangla's National awardee Ranjit (Bahar) Chitrakar and his group Jorana.

Patachitra - called Patam Katha in South is an ancient folk art mentioned in the Puranas and other early literature.

Patachitra, an ancient folk art , is appreciated by art lovers all over the world for its effortless style of drawings, colours, lines and space usage.

The word Patta in Sanskrit means a strip of cloth. The artists are called Patuas. Patuas do not just paint, they also sing as they unfurl the painting scroll to show it to the audience. These songs in Bengali are known as Pater Gaan. The songs are of wide variety ranging from traditional mythological tales and tribal rituals to stories based on modern Indian history and contemporary issues like protecting forests and public health. Patuas generally use natural colours, which they procure from various trees, leaves, flowers and clays.

The stories this evening are told by a generation of storytellers Bahar, Siraj and Sirajadullah.

They will narrate stories of Ramayan, Krishnaleela, Chandimangal, Manasamangal with the help of crawings done by themselves.

All are welcome.
Entry - Free.

A two day art exhibition by Aarthi Marepally of her paintings on Sat & Sun 12,13 March from 11:00am to 6pm.

The purpose of ART is washing the dust of daily life off our souls- Pablo Picasso.

Marepally Jawahar Aarthi invites you to ARTISTICO (Painting Exhibition) on 12th and 13th of march (i.e. Saturday & Sunday) from 11am to 6pm.

This is what the artist had to say about her journey with palette and brush: "I always had an avid interest in painting ever since I was a kid. The very first time I took part in Painting when I was in class Seven. And for my surprise, I stood first in the competition. From then I started Painting and learned to be passionate about ART. I prefer doing ABSTRACTS rather than sketching as every Abstract has some Hidden meaning in it. I had a privilege to learn ART at TruArt by Truptika. Art is something which you cannot describe, it just reflects the passion towards ART".

Entry - Free.

Inviting all for a morning of discussion lead by Todd Vickers on the topic "Spiritual experience in the light of Kabir" at 11am on sat 12th March.

Why does Kabir forsake rites and ceremonies? Why is he critical of saints and teachers? When Kabir says:
'Knowledge ahead, knowledge behind,
knowledge to the left and to the right.
The knowledge that knows what knowledge is:
that's the knowledge that's mine.'

what does he mean?

Todd Vickers, the author of The Relevance of Kabir returns to Lamakaan to discuss meditation and the pros and cons of spiritual experience.

Todd Vickers, the author of The Relevance of Kabir returns to Lamakaan to discuss meditation and the pros and cons of spiritual experience. Todd will refer to Kabir and his rejection of rites and ceremonies.

All are welcome.
Entry - Free.

Inviting all for a midday screening of "Dirt" - a film by Meghna Halder at 2pm on Sat 12th March. Screening will be follwed by an interaction with the film maker.

This feature documentary is an exploration of the concept of dirt and impurity.

About the film:
From the slums of Kolkata to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside to a barbeque joint in Central Texas, Dirt digs deep into the webs of meaning and feeling attached to that deceptively simple 4-letter word. An odyssey into all things unclean, the film features animation to make Hieronymus Bosch blush and music from Godspeed You! Black Emperor.

Meghna Haldar is an Indian-Canadian writer/filmmaker based in North Vancouver. Her feature documentary Dirt garnered three Leos in 2009 and the Best Documentary Award at the Female Eye Festival. Broadcast on DOC Channel, select presentations include the British Wellcome Museum, “Melancholy of Progress” at the Hong-Gah Museum in Taiwan, NYMASA in New York, and an upcoming screening at the Artisan Gallery at Kala Ghoda in Mumbai in February 2016. In 2009, Meghna presented “Dirt: A Social Mirror” at the Global Conference for Multiculturalism, Conflict and Belonging at Oxford University. Featured presentations were published in “From Conflict to Belonging: Moving Multiculturalism Forward” by Rodopi/Brill in 2012.

Her collaborative triptych on violence “Bol” has screened in Ireland, Guatemala, India and Canada. From January 21st - March 2016, it will be featured as an installation at the Campbell River Art Gallery as part of a group art show "Myth of Fishes". Her previous work has screened and won awards at festivals in North America.

For the past few years, Meghna has been developing a dramatic feature as one of the first Treaty co-productions with India, and more recently a documentary on Vancouver based artists amongst other projects. She has been part of Canadian Trade Missions to India to promote co-productions and educational initiatives between her two countries. In her home town, Meghna coordinated the well-regarded Justice Forum for DOXA Documentary Festival, and has been a juror and mentor for several Canadian arts organizations on the local, provincial and federal level. In 2014, Meghna was nominated for the Remarkable Women series for the City of Vancouver. She joined Emily Carr University of Art and Design as a sessional faculty in 2015.

All are welcome.
Entry - Free.

We’re an NGO called ARPF (Animal Rehabilitation and Protection Front). Recently we've launched a 'NEST' project which is aimed at raising the sparrow population in the city. In order to spread awareness about the depleting numbers of sparrows, we would like to conduct a workshop a week before ‘World Sparrow Day’ (which is on the 20th of March). It would involve the making of nest boxes from the scratch, sharing personal experiences with the bird and discussions on reasons and prevention of the extinction of the species.
its an open for all event. any age group.

Registration for making a nest:300/- (You can keep the bird nest).

Celebrating Lamakaan's 6th Anniversary with a Hindustani classical singing by remowned artist from Hyderabad Smt. Aradhana Karhade.

She will be joined by Kanithi Shravya -vocals, Shri Suhas Shastry & Priya Hasan Shah on tabla.

A Khayal singer and music teacher, Aradhana ji is a sishya of the renowned Vasantrao Rajurkar. She also got mentored by her parents Smt. Usha Karhade & Dr. NK.Karhade. She has given many memorable performances in Hyderabad, Maharashtra, Delhi, Belgaum and Mumbai. A student of Akhil Bharatiya Gandharava Maha Vidhyalaya, She's a B-High Grade Artists at All India Radio.

Suhasji has performed with artists like Malini Rajurkar, Aarti Ankalikar, Pandit Jasraj, Rajan and Sajan Mishra among others. He's a guru to a whole new generation of tabla players of Hyderabad. He has been awarded Sangeet Alankar at Mumbai and Sangeet Prabhakar from Allahabad.

All are welcome.
Entry - Free.

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

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

Welcome to Lamakaan for a discussion on the topic "Gravitational waves" on National Science Day - the birth anniversary of Sir CV Raman.

In 1905, Einstein postulated the Special Theory of Relativity which deals with inertial frames. In 1916, he worked out the General Theory of Relativity in which he proposed the distortion of space time as the cause behind the force of gravity. The detection of these waves had to wait for another 100 years. As a celebration of National Science Day, we shall discuss the detection of gravitational waves and India's role in gravitational wave detection.

Dr. Priya and Prof. najam Hasan will present the topic today.

The event is free and all are welcome (Including non-science audience also).

Do you like Spoken Word, Poetry? Do you like music? Do you like Theatre? Do you like Comedy? How about all four combined?
If yes, then you need to be at The Open Sky Slam- an evening full of beautiful poetry, Funky music, Theatre artists and heart warming conversations with amazing people.
The event will include Poets, Musicians, Dancers, Magicians, any kind of performance artists and (hopefully) You. 🙂
Over the past 1 year, Open Sky Slam has been conducted in Bangalore, Pune, Calicut, Mumbai, Gold Coast and plans to take this energy to other cities across India and other parts of the world.
http://yourstory.com/2016/01/open-sky-slam/

For participation info in the slam, please call 9686439446.

Entry - Free.

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

Joke in India is a show by comedy group The Unglis - talking about Bharat in a way you've never seen before! With Standup Comedy, Sketch and Musical Parody Show. Aaiye, kyunki aapko Chinta hai...Bharat ki!

The Unglis are a fresh, young comedy collective that perform Stand-up, Sketch and Musical Comedy. Their YouTube channel had a sensational beginning with their first three videos going viral, touching 1,50,000 views and 1000 subscribers in the first 4 months.They have been performing in live stage shows across the country, since 2013.

For info:9177854713

Dramatic Circle Hyderabad presents 'Extremities' - William Mastrosimone's Hit Off-Broadway Thriller on the subject of Rape. at 8pm on Thu 3rd March.

Directed by Pranava Singhal it deal with the impact on the victim,the psyche of the Rapist, and reaction of her peers (society at large).

"A white knuckle psychological Thriller" –USA Today;
"A good jolting evening" – N.Y.Daily News.

"Dramatic Circle Hyderabad’s production has its share of lighter moments without losing its intensity... with right proportions of emotion, action and suspense... does not leave a dull moment,and is thrilling to the T. " – Hans India;

For Bookings : 040 27847987

"Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" is a 1988 Spanish black comedy-drama film written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar - 'accused' to be a feminist filmmaker - starring Antonio Banderas.

The film brought Almodóvar to widespread international attention: it was nominated for the 1988 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and won five Goya Awards including Best Film.

The film plot takes its starting point from the French play where a desperate woman tries to avoid being dumped by her lover through a series of phone calls. In the film a TV actress is depressed and taking sleeping pills because her boyfriend has just left her.

Will they trump and over come this Panic Attack?

Join us for this comedy film nominated for Oscars, Golden Globe, BAFTA.

Entry - Free

JUST IMAGINE - a Theatre Workshop with Sanjna Kapoor for children and teachers in the children theatre teaching; as a part of Lamakaan's 6th Anniversary celebrations.

Registration is closed: For waitlisting your name against any cancellations, kindly mail your details to lamakaan@gmail.com

This workshop is a taster of what theatre can have in store for you! It allows you to explore the endless possibilities of your imagination and creativity, through theatre games, exercises, improvisations and so much more. Creating with your body, voice, memory, observation, communication, concentration, through characters and improvisations a magical world of make-believe that allows you to discover and share the delight in creating your own performances.

In this safe exploratory atmosphere that enables learning, experiencing and creating together, this process gives you immense opportunity to work alone and as a team. Come discover the miracle inside you!

AGES: 6 to 9 year olds (plus) Adults as observers participants.

SESSIONS: Punctuality is paramount! And attendance throughout the duration of the workshop is imperative.

DATES: Saturday 5th March.

TIMINGS: 3 hours a day : 11.30am to 2.30 pm (3 hrs).

CLOTHING: Please wear lose and comfortable clothes that will allow for free movement.

CAPACITY: There is a limited capacity of a maximum of 30 participants.
Participants will be accepted on a first-come-first served basis.
So be sure to apply well in time or you may not be assured a seat!

Observers : upto 15 observers may be permitted, they may be asked to participate at times, so much be ready to jump in. However all observes must be either school teachers or school faculty or theatre practitioners.

SANJNA KAPOOR is co-founder of Junoon, a social enterprise that aims to create platforms for theatre in India. Sanjna is well known for her passionate work with theatre over two decades, and for having built Prithvi Theatre into one of India’s premier cultural hubs. She is responsible for having brought to Indian audiences some of the finest of world and Indian theatre, being the first to introduce a touring theatre festival into the Indian scene. She has also played a key role as catalyst for theatre for children. Her vision, commitment and enthusiasm ensure that she keeps bringing the richness of theatre into people’s lives in multiple ways. She currently spearheads Junoon’s school programme, and continues the legacy of both the Kapoors and the Kendals to take theatre to people across the country. Sanjna has also been responsible for initiating the India Theatre Forum (ITF) network for theatre Practitioners.

Her current focus is working towards an all-India theatre alliance, based on a practical sharing of resources and ideas, as well as consolidating and strengthening theatre practice in India. She is one of the core team member and facilitator of SMART India, Strategic Management in the Art of Theatre a theatre management training programme.

To celebrate the International Open Data Day on March 5th by creating a space for discussion on open data for transportation systems.

Open Data Day is a gathering of citizens in cities around the world to write applications, liberate data, create visualizations and publish analyses using open public data to show support for and encourage the adoption of open data policies by the world's local, regional and national governments.

Hyderabad is growing at tremendous pace, increasing with itself are the traffic, public transportation woes and other civic problems. It has become hard to manage and solve civic issues with the traditional ways of governance. Data driven solutions can help ease the cost and time in decision making.


The event is a gathering to discuss data solutions for public transportation systems in Hyderabad. Learn how to use data to solve traffic problems and improve the city of Hyderabad by gaining insights on using data to understand map, report civic problems of any city.

PARTNERS (Hindi play) presented by Rangadhara The Theatre Streams on 5th March 2016, @8PM on the occasion of Women's Day

Three Girls living in a single rooms sharing the same as partners, has their own job, lifestyle, perception towards society and leading their respective life freely until one among them encounters a sexual assault who is unaware of the trauma so faced, then the other two partners do motivate to fight back for such assault as both has been sexually harassed at different places in a different manner.
This is a story of every woman who encounters or faces the situations against her wish & will at different places and humiliated at times.
This play has all the elements of fun, love, affinity, anger, humiliation, jealous, rebel, sexual harassment etc.
Whether these girls succumb to the society pressure / pathetic situation individually or unite together to find out the sound means to fight back by jeopardizing their life in the world of male chauvinism and to overcome the menace to protect the interest of the women.

For passes: 8125628789 or 9849170927 or bookmyshow.com or filmysphere.com

“How you speak to your children becomes their inner voice”…but what if there is no one to talk to your child? A heartwarming monologue by a 11 year old – “I HATE YOU”, a Nishumbita Ballet & Theatre Production on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
DIRECTED BY Dr. RAMMOHAN HOLAGUNDI

Inviting all for a screening of a film 'Dark Girl' on this International Women's Day. This film is by Bill Dukes and Channsin Berry.

In the 21st Century women with dark complexion often find themselves looked down upon by their peers, considered less attractive, less intelligent and less refined than women with a lighter skin tone. A variety of African-American women discuss this phenomenon, sharing their thoughts on the social and cultural implications of this subtle but common form of prejudice, in the documentary Dark Girls. Directors Bill Duke and D. Channsin Berry feature interviews with women sharing their own experiences as dark skinned African-Americans, children who reveal how young these beliefs are implanted in girls, and men who share their feelings about women and skin color. The documentary is 72 minutes long.

The screening will be followed by a discussion.

Entry - Free.

On the International Women's Day Dramatic Circle Hyderabad presents 'Extremities' - William Mastrosimone's Hit Off-Broadway play on the subject of Rape.
Directed by Pranava Singhal it deal with the impact on the victim,the psyche of the Rapist, and reaction of her peers (society at large).
"A white knuckle psychological Thriller" –USA Today; "A good jolting evening" – N.Y.Daily News.
"Dramatic Circle Hyderabad’s production has its share of lighter moments without losing its intensity... with right proportions of emotion, action and suspense... does not leave a dull moment,and is thrilling to the T. " – Hans India;
For Bookings : 040 27847987

Women Patrons an watch this play for Free on this day.

On the eve of International Women's day screening a film Tiryaaq by Hasina Khan.

Tiryaaq, meaning antidote, is that which dilutes poison. Tiryaaq, the film, documents journeys. Journeys of marginalisations, of struggles, of political understandings and of political organising/collectivisation led by Muslim women from different parts of India. These journeys help to unravel the insidious functionings of caste patriarchy and religious fundamentalism,
as well as the countless struggles of Muslim women bound within the contours of nation, community and family. Journeys that are, struggles that form, and underatstandings that frame
antidotes to resurgent fascism.

The film duration is 34 minutes/ Hindi with English subtitles/ 2015-16/ India

Filmmaker Hasina Khan is recognised as one of India's most visible, courageous and effective activists raising issues and questions of women's rights in general and Muslim women’s rights in particular. She is a member of Awaaz-e-Niswaan, her work with the group addresses a wide range of issues, from religious fundamentalism to patriarchal systems, at the grassroots level through the media, community protests, awareness and advocacy campaigns. It also strives to achieve gender justice by challenging discrimination within Muslim personal laws. During the last two decades of work against communalism, especially in the context of Bombay riots in 1992-93 and Gujarat genocide of Muslims in 2002, Hasina has garnered enormous experiences and attempts to build sustained pressure on the state to stop violence against religious minorities.
Hasina is also an active member of various forums and collectives like FAOW and Hum Azadiyon ke Haq Mein. She is on the advisory council of the international solidarity network namely, Women Living Under Muslim Law.

All are welcome to the screening and following interaction with the filmmaker Hasina who will be present in the house.
Entry - Free.

Rangeen Sapney Theatre presents "Main Bhi Mohabbat Karunga"- a Play Written By: Surender Sahil Verma.

The play revolves around three friends out of them two are in college and one is 12th fail who always try to impress girls but always fails. All of them stay together in an apartment and love to booze on the possible occasions to celebrate their failure and success.
Unfortunately, most of the time they get caught in some puzzled situations which make their life more interesting and funny. And as we know life is not just with friends, their family members as well make their life more crazy to get them on the right track, towards their career. It will be a laughter ride for audience and it will be very easy for the audience to connect with the all the
situations which are very always close to us when we are in friends.

For more details contact: 8125628789

Lamakaan is kick-starting its ten day celebratrions of its 6th anniversary with an evening of Patachitra - An ancient Folk Art of story, song renditioning with the help of paintings - an audio visual art by Paschim Bangla's National awardee Ranjit (Bahar) Chitrakar and his group Jorana.

Patachitra - called Patam Katha in South is an ancient folk art mentioned in the Puranas and other early literature.

Patachitra, an ancient folk art , is appreciated by art lovers all over the world for its effortless style of drawings, colours, lines and space usage.

The word Patta in Sanskrit means a strip of cloth. The artists are called Patuas. Patuas do not just paint, they also sing as they unfurl the painting scroll to show it to the audience. These songs in Bengali are known as Pater Gaan. The songs are of wide variety ranging from traditional mythological tales and tribal rituals to stories based on modern Indian history and contemporary issues like protecting forests and public health. Patuas generally use natural colours, which they procure from various trees, leaves, flowers and clays.

The stories this evening are told by a generation of storytellers Bahar, Siraj and Sirajadullah.

They will narrate stories of Ramayan, Krishnaleela, Chandimangal, Manasamangal with the help of crawings done by themselves.

All are welcome.
Entry - Free.

A two day art exhibition by Aarthi Marepally of her paintings on Sat & Sun 12,13 March from 11:00am to 6pm.

The purpose of ART is washing the dust of daily life off our souls- Pablo Picasso.

Marepally Jawahar Aarthi invites you to ARTISTICO (Painting Exhibition) on 12th and 13th of march (i.e. Saturday & Sunday) from 11am to 6pm.

This is what the artist had to say about her journey with palette and brush: "I always had an avid interest in painting ever since I was a kid. The very first time I took part in Painting when I was in class Seven. And for my surprise, I stood first in the competition. From then I started Painting and learned to be passionate about ART. I prefer doing ABSTRACTS rather than sketching as every Abstract has some Hidden meaning in it. I had a privilege to learn ART at TruArt by Truptika. Art is something which you cannot describe, it just reflects the passion towards ART".

Entry - Free.

Inviting all for a morning of discussion lead by Todd Vickers on the topic "Spiritual experience in the light of Kabir" at 11am on sat 12th March.

Why does Kabir forsake rites and ceremonies? Why is he critical of saints and teachers? When Kabir says:
'Knowledge ahead, knowledge behind,
knowledge to the left and to the right.
The knowledge that knows what knowledge is:
that's the knowledge that's mine.'

what does he mean?

Todd Vickers, the author of The Relevance of Kabir returns to Lamakaan to discuss meditation and the pros and cons of spiritual experience.

Todd Vickers, the author of The Relevance of Kabir returns to Lamakaan to discuss meditation and the pros and cons of spiritual experience. Todd will refer to Kabir and his rejection of rites and ceremonies.

All are welcome.
Entry - Free.

Inviting all for a midday screening of "Dirt" - a film by Meghna Halder at 2pm on Sat 12th March. Screening will be follwed by an interaction with the film maker.

This feature documentary is an exploration of the concept of dirt and impurity.

About the film:
From the slums of Kolkata to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside to a barbeque joint in Central Texas, Dirt digs deep into the webs of meaning and feeling attached to that deceptively simple 4-letter word. An odyssey into all things unclean, the film features animation to make Hieronymus Bosch blush and music from Godspeed You! Black Emperor.

Meghna Haldar is an Indian-Canadian writer/filmmaker based in North Vancouver. Her feature documentary Dirt garnered three Leos in 2009 and the Best Documentary Award at the Female Eye Festival. Broadcast on DOC Channel, select presentations include the British Wellcome Museum, “Melancholy of Progress” at the Hong-Gah Museum in Taiwan, NYMASA in New York, and an upcoming screening at the Artisan Gallery at Kala Ghoda in Mumbai in February 2016. In 2009, Meghna presented “Dirt: A Social Mirror” at the Global Conference for Multiculturalism, Conflict and Belonging at Oxford University. Featured presentations were published in “From Conflict to Belonging: Moving Multiculturalism Forward” by Rodopi/Brill in 2012.

Her collaborative triptych on violence “Bol” has screened in Ireland, Guatemala, India and Canada. From January 21st - March 2016, it will be featured as an installation at the Campbell River Art Gallery as part of a group art show "Myth of Fishes". Her previous work has screened and won awards at festivals in North America.

For the past few years, Meghna has been developing a dramatic feature as one of the first Treaty co-productions with India, and more recently a documentary on Vancouver based artists amongst other projects. She has been part of Canadian Trade Missions to India to promote co-productions and educational initiatives between her two countries. In her home town, Meghna coordinated the well-regarded Justice Forum for DOXA Documentary Festival, and has been a juror and mentor for several Canadian arts organizations on the local, provincial and federal level. In 2014, Meghna was nominated for the Remarkable Women series for the City of Vancouver. She joined Emily Carr University of Art and Design as a sessional faculty in 2015.

All are welcome.
Entry - Free.

We’re an NGO called ARPF (Animal Rehabilitation and Protection Front). Recently we've launched a 'NEST' project which is aimed at raising the sparrow population in the city. In order to spread awareness about the depleting numbers of sparrows, we would like to conduct a workshop a week before ‘World Sparrow Day’ (which is on the 20th of March). It would involve the making of nest boxes from the scratch, sharing personal experiences with the bird and discussions on reasons and prevention of the extinction of the species.
its an open for all event. any age group.

Registration for making a nest:300/- (You can keep the bird nest).

Celebrating Lamakaan's 6th Anniversary with a Hindustani classical singing by remowned artist from Hyderabad Smt. Aradhana Karhade.

She will be joined by Kanithi Shravya -vocals, Shri Suhas Shastry & Priya Hasan Shah on tabla.

A Khayal singer and music teacher, Aradhana ji is a sishya of the renowned Vasantrao Rajurkar. She also got mentored by her parents Smt. Usha Karhade & Dr. NK.Karhade. She has given many memorable performances in Hyderabad, Maharashtra, Delhi, Belgaum and Mumbai. A student of Akhil Bharatiya Gandharava Maha Vidhyalaya, She's a B-High Grade Artists at All India Radio.

Suhasji has performed with artists like Malini Rajurkar, Aarti Ankalikar, Pandit Jasraj, Rajan and Sajan Mishra among others. He's a guru to a whole new generation of tabla players of Hyderabad. He has been awarded Sangeet Alankar at Mumbai and Sangeet Prabhakar from Allahabad.

All are welcome.
Entry - Free.