Lamakaan

Bridging the Gap: Analogue and AI is a 4 hours, dialogue-driven workshop that brings together people from traditionally analogue disciplines such as arts, humanities, social sciences, craft, activism, and education with practitioners working in AI and digital systems.

Through a fireside conversation, structured small-group networking, lightning perspectives, and an open floor discussion, the event explores how human intuition, lived experience, and cultural knowledge intersect with artificial intelligence.

This is not a technical training session. It is a space for reflection, exchange, and collaborative sense-making on how analogue and AI worlds meet and influence one another.

Born into a renowned lineage of dacoits, Dheno struggles to make ends meet as his once-feared trade has become obsolete in the modern world. Despite his mastery, those around him abandon him for refusing to evolve, clinging stubbornly to the age-old ways of dacoity. The story follows his quest to carve out a place for himself in an ever-changing, technology-driven world. Will he adapt and survive, or be left behind? Beneath its layer of dark comedy, this satire offers a sharp commentary on the plight of today’s educated yet unemployed youth.

Ankura,” meaning tender sprout, symbolizes new beginnings and artistic growth.

This recital presents the young dancers of Tejas Academy of Arts as they take their first steps into the world of classical performance. Rooted in the tradition of Kuchipudi; one of India’s eight classical dance forms, known for its expressive storytelling and rhythmic grace.

Through foundational pieces and vibrant group presentations, these budding artistes showcase months of disciplined training, devotion, and dedication.

“Ankura” celebrates not just performance, but the blossoming of confidence, culture, and commitment in the next generation of artistes.

At Tejas Academy of Arts, we believe every artiste begins as a delicate sprout. With guidance, perseverance, and encouragement, that sprout grows into a strong and graceful tree rooted in tradition

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

Discussion about Bandi Narayana Swamy’s Kadapati Yuddham Novel.
The author is a Kendriya Sahitya Akademi Award recipient for his work Saptabhoomi. Kadapati Yuddham is his latest book which is a historical fiction based on the 16-17th century Sri Krishna Devaraya’s kingdom during the reign of Aliya Ramaraju. This discusses the social, political, religious and cultural aspects of people’s lives during that time.

Dushala, the character from our epic Mahabharata, the only daughter of Dhritarashtra and Gandhari, talks about her pain and anguish over the ages and yearns for an identity for herself. Here, we are not only talking about the Kaurava princess, but about the women in general, about all the daughters, sisters, wives and mothers around us.
She talks of how she was neglected by her mother right from the time of her birth, in fact, much before that, describing how and why she was even made to take birth. How she was betrayed by her own brother, who bartered her to Jayadrath as a consolation for losing at Draupadi's swayamvar. What made her love the Pandavas and Draupadi more than her own brothers and their wives? The high point of the performance is a lesson on how to bring up sons, with Dushala setting an example of going against the grain and spending quality time with the child, much unlike her own mother. More importantly, she made her son Surath realize the futility of a war. Why and how she eventually breaks her bond with Hastinapur forms the climax of the performance.

This commemorative event, “80 Years of Dr. Keshava Reddy: Writing Beyond Time & Death,” seeks to honor his enduring legacy through literary discussions, readings, reflections, and tributes. Bringing together scholars, writers, readers, and admirers, the gathering will revisit his works, examine their continuing relevance, and celebrate the profound impact he has had on generations of readers and the landscape of Telugu literature.

This is not only a tribute to the memory of Dr. Keshava Reddy, but a reaffirmation that his writing remains alive—continuing to speak, challenge, and endure beyond time and death.

**The Communes of Rojava: A Model in Societal Self-Direction*
This insightful film delves into the revolutionary governance system in Rojava (Northeast Syria), where diverse communities—Kurds, Arabs, Assyrians, and others—have adopted a unique model of democratic confederalism inspired by sociocracy and neighborocracy. It explores how power is decentralized to neighborhood communes, enabling direct, consent-based decision-making that empowers locals to address their own needs amid civil war and external threats, while emphasizing women's liberation, ecology, and grassroots democracy. The documentary highlights the practical implementation of these structures, turning challenges into opportunities for a more egalitarian society.Drawing from recent discussions on Rojava's women's revolution and its resilience against attacks, this screening offers a timely look at self-determination, international solidarity, and the future of radical democracy in the region.

Maruvan Discussion Forum in association with Lamakaan invites you to a Book discussion

on ‘ VAANGMAYA CHARITRALO VYAASA GHATTAALU’,
eminent Telugu and Sanskrit scholar Dr. Elchuri Muralidhara Rao’s magnum opus (essays) on certain problematic and complex issues/themes in the history of Telugu and Sanskrit literatures pertaining mainly to authorship, authorial historicity, authentic text etc., and his considered solutions to them.

The book also has a number of his other accomplished prose writings : introductions, reviews, elucidations/commentaries, memoirs etc.

Organiser: ‘Maruvam’ Discussion Forum/Convenor: Sumanaspati Reddy. m:96761 80802

All are Welcome!

Release of the first collection of poems in English by D. Vaishnavi, a young poet in her early twenties.

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

Bridging the Gap: Analogue and AI is a 4 hours, dialogue-driven workshop that brings together people from traditionally analogue disciplines such as arts, humanities, social sciences, craft, activism, and education with practitioners working in AI and digital systems.

Through a fireside conversation, structured small-group networking, lightning perspectives, and an open floor discussion, the event explores how human intuition, lived experience, and cultural knowledge intersect with artificial intelligence.

This is not a technical training session. It is a space for reflection, exchange, and collaborative sense-making on how analogue and AI worlds meet and influence one another.

Born into a renowned lineage of dacoits, Dheno struggles to make ends meet as his once-feared trade has become obsolete in the modern world. Despite his mastery, those around him abandon him for refusing to evolve, clinging stubbornly to the age-old ways of dacoity. The story follows his quest to carve out a place for himself in an ever-changing, technology-driven world. Will he adapt and survive, or be left behind? Beneath its layer of dark comedy, this satire offers a sharp commentary on the plight of today’s educated yet unemployed youth.

Ankura,” meaning tender sprout, symbolizes new beginnings and artistic growth.

This recital presents the young dancers of Tejas Academy of Arts as they take their first steps into the world of classical performance. Rooted in the tradition of Kuchipudi; one of India’s eight classical dance forms, known for its expressive storytelling and rhythmic grace.

Through foundational pieces and vibrant group presentations, these budding artistes showcase months of disciplined training, devotion, and dedication.

“Ankura” celebrates not just performance, but the blossoming of confidence, culture, and commitment in the next generation of artistes.

At Tejas Academy of Arts, we believe every artiste begins as a delicate sprout. With guidance, perseverance, and encouragement, that sprout grows into a strong and graceful tree rooted in tradition

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

Discussion about Bandi Narayana Swamy’s Kadapati Yuddham Novel.
The author is a Kendriya Sahitya Akademi Award recipient for his work Saptabhoomi. Kadapati Yuddham is his latest book which is a historical fiction based on the 16-17th century Sri Krishna Devaraya’s kingdom during the reign of Aliya Ramaraju. This discusses the social, political, religious and cultural aspects of people’s lives during that time.

Dushala, the character from our epic Mahabharata, the only daughter of Dhritarashtra and Gandhari, talks about her pain and anguish over the ages and yearns for an identity for herself. Here, we are not only talking about the Kaurava princess, but about the women in general, about all the daughters, sisters, wives and mothers around us.
She talks of how she was neglected by her mother right from the time of her birth, in fact, much before that, describing how and why she was even made to take birth. How she was betrayed by her own brother, who bartered her to Jayadrath as a consolation for losing at Draupadi's swayamvar. What made her love the Pandavas and Draupadi more than her own brothers and their wives? The high point of the performance is a lesson on how to bring up sons, with Dushala setting an example of going against the grain and spending quality time with the child, much unlike her own mother. More importantly, she made her son Surath realize the futility of a war. Why and how she eventually breaks her bond with Hastinapur forms the climax of the performance.

This commemorative event, “80 Years of Dr. Keshava Reddy: Writing Beyond Time & Death,” seeks to honor his enduring legacy through literary discussions, readings, reflections, and tributes. Bringing together scholars, writers, readers, and admirers, the gathering will revisit his works, examine their continuing relevance, and celebrate the profound impact he has had on generations of readers and the landscape of Telugu literature.

This is not only a tribute to the memory of Dr. Keshava Reddy, but a reaffirmation that his writing remains alive—continuing to speak, challenge, and endure beyond time and death.

**The Communes of Rojava: A Model in Societal Self-Direction*
This insightful film delves into the revolutionary governance system in Rojava (Northeast Syria), where diverse communities—Kurds, Arabs, Assyrians, and others—have adopted a unique model of democratic confederalism inspired by sociocracy and neighborocracy. It explores how power is decentralized to neighborhood communes, enabling direct, consent-based decision-making that empowers locals to address their own needs amid civil war and external threats, while emphasizing women's liberation, ecology, and grassroots democracy. The documentary highlights the practical implementation of these structures, turning challenges into opportunities for a more egalitarian society.Drawing from recent discussions on Rojava's women's revolution and its resilience against attacks, this screening offers a timely look at self-determination, international solidarity, and the future of radical democracy in the region.

Maruvan Discussion Forum in association with Lamakaan invites you to a Book discussion

on ‘ VAANGMAYA CHARITRALO VYAASA GHATTAALU’,
eminent Telugu and Sanskrit scholar Dr. Elchuri Muralidhara Rao’s magnum opus (essays) on certain problematic and complex issues/themes in the history of Telugu and Sanskrit literatures pertaining mainly to authorship, authorial historicity, authentic text etc., and his considered solutions to them.

The book also has a number of his other accomplished prose writings : introductions, reviews, elucidations/commentaries, memoirs etc.

Organiser: ‘Maruvam’ Discussion Forum/Convenor: Sumanaspati Reddy. m:96761 80802

All are Welcome!

Release of the first collection of poems in English by D. Vaishnavi, a young poet in her early twenties.