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Young author Mohammad Gouse's third book '826 KM' book launch. Published by Anvikshiki Publishers, this book is a feel good love story. Read More »

Art and literature can be seen as extensions of the
human mind. Very often they can reveal what lies
within, sometimes visibly, and, sometimes, not quite so
visibly. The movie club is (we hope) a fun way of
looking deeper into the emotions, perce ... Read More »

Join us for an enchanting evening filled with graceful movements, Vibrant Costumes, and captivating storytelling through Indian classical Dance.

Come and support these young, talented dancers as they take up the stage for the first time to bring ... Read More »

An independent film of 30 minutes duration shot with Sony FX3 and with 5.1 mixing. The film stars Chatrapathi Sekhar, a notable character artist from Telugu industry and Arya, a well known child artist from the same industry. Made by a passionate tea ... Read More »

Another month, another director! September brings a master film director from France whose films were considered to be larger than life. Remembering Jean Renoir.

Jean Renoir (1894–1979) was a pioneering French filmmaker and one of the most influen ... Read More »

Children, parents, grandparents, and young people of all ages are cordially invited to a puppet performance titled "Ganesha: The Elephant-Headed One." A classic tale of never-ending hilarity and enchantment from the Indian Ithihaasa Puranas. As the t ... Read More »

Abhaya case: women's safety in Hyderabad

Santosh Mehra retired DG of police of AP,Sulogna Das ,HR professional from kolkata now based in Hyderabad, Sushma Chitta, a stand up comedian and good speaker, Sarah Abraham, social activist, Tashi Choedup ... Read More »

This is a proposed informal meeting to discuss an ancient Indian treatise, Kautilya's Arthashastra, and deliberate on its continuing relevance. The discussion will be led by Dr. Kajari Kamal, Associate Professor at the Takshashila Institution. The gr ... Read More »

Children, parents, grandparents, and young people of all ages are cordially invited to a puppet performance titled "Ganesha-Karthikeya: Fruit of Wisdom- A classic tale of never-ending hilarity and enchantment from the Indian Ithihaasa Puranas. As the ... Read More »

Nazar ke Samne (Before Your Eyes) is a collective expression of bodies that have endured caste
and sexual violence. The performance is filled with unfulfilled desires, confessions, secrets and
dreams. Journeying between childhood, youth and womanho ... Read More »

Shudrka Hyderabad’s TELUGU play titled "RAKSHASUDI THOTA" is based on “The Selfish Giant” by Oscar Wilde. It is the tale of a cruel and miserable giant who walls off his blossom-filled garden to stop children from playing there. From a contemporary v ... Read More »

Tehzeeb e Dakhan takes you to the history of Moharram in Dakhan, Hyderabad. It starts from the Bahamani era, then the QutubShahi era and finally to the Asifjahi era. Join us with our speakers and experience a never before seen visuals of all historic ... Read More »

Samahaara Workshop Productions
presents

A collection of classic comedies

Anton Chekhov`s
THE PROPOSAL
(Hindi Play)

&

K Balarama Murthy`s
KAAGITAM PADAVA
(Telugu Play)

&

Madabhushi Divakar Babu`s
KUNDETI KOMMU
(Telugu Pl ... Read More »

Another month, another director! September brings a master film director from France whose films were considered to be larger than life. Remembering Jean Renoir.

Jean Renoir (1894–1979) was a pioneering French filmmaker and one of the most influen ... Read More »

Nenu Hinduvunikakundapoyaanu (I Could Not be Hindu: The Story of a Dalit in the RSS)
This is the explosive memoir of Bhanwar Meghwanshi which tells us what it meant to be an untouchable in the RSS. And what it means to become Dalit.
Speakers: Bhanw ... Read More »

Bhumi volunteer orientation to recruit volunteers for projects and programs we run in the organisation such as Civic volunteering and Teaching volunteering in Hyderabad Read More »

Voices for Change: A Film Festival and Discussion on Women's Empowerment

Join us to raise awareness about the critical issues of gender equality, women's empowerment, and safety in India. This event aims to shed light on the alarming rise in viole ... Read More »

Join us on 14th September at Lamakaan for the book discussion of *The Many Lives of Syeda X* by award-winning journalist Neha Dixit. This searing account of urban life in New India traces the tumultuous journey of a faceless Indian woman over three d ... Read More »

The Save Chevella Banyans group has been working for the past five years to protect a stretch of heritage banyan trees on the Manneguda-Chevella-Vikarabad road from being felled to make way for a four-lane highway. The group received a favourable jud ... Read More »

Children Book For All (CBA) started in November last year by Arushi, a psychotherapist in practice since 7 years. We facilitate readings through a psycho-socio-emotional lens for everyone to get in touch with their inner children through personal, in ... Read More »

An unmarried couple bumps into an agent of a corporate organization, who makes them an offer they could not reject. Octopus Limited Estd. 2024 is an adaptation of the renowned Bengali playwright, Mohit Chattopadhyay's play, Octopus Limited. The play ... Read More »

SHOWING THIS Tuesday: MAA BHOOMI (1979)
Join us for a screening of Goutam Ghose's film Maa Bhoomi, which captures the spirit and events of the Telangana Peasant Uprising. As we reach 77 years since the annexation of the Nizam's state by India, the f ... Read More »

Police Action & Politicization of History

The calls to observe September 17, which marks the annexation of the earth while the princely state of Hyderabad into India in 1948, as 'Hyderabad Liberation Day' have been growing over the last handful of ... Read More »

Global Community Special Screening of
Democracy in Debt: Sri Lanka Beyond Headlines

Panel:
Prof. Haragopal
Ms. Lalita Ramdas
This 25 minutes Documentary is an eye opener for the crisis in Sri Lanka
And has Important Lessons for India.
Plea ... Read More »

Another month, another director! September brings a master film director from France whose films were considered to be larger than life. Remembering Jean Renoir.

Jean Renoir (1894–1979) was a pioneering French filmmaker and one of the most influen ... Read More »

"Middle Class Melodies" is a comedy play written by Jandhyala and directed by Rohith Raj Aakula. It’s about three son-in-laws who each want their retired father-in-law's savings. Their funny and clever attempts to get the money highlight middle-class ... Read More »

Evaluation of lifestyle Diseases :- Your road map to effective diagnosis and health strategies.

Dr.Arif Ahmed is a nationally well known allergist. He is the auther of two self help books from Hay House International Publishers.
1:- Winning Ove ... Read More »

Ramesh Karthik will be in conversation with Purnima Tammireddy, translator and publisher of Manto's Siya Hashiye and Amrita Pritam's Pinjar novel. The conversation will be in Telugu. Read More »

As supreme court has discriminalised section 377, Mobbera Foundation has been treating it as "Indian Coming out day" and has been organising an event for queer and trans people to come out and share their coming out stories and few performances ( Si ... Read More »

Wealth and Inequality in India

Description for the email subscribers:

This comparative project spanning South Africa, Brazil, and India (NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata) attempted to map the social dynamics of wealth ownership and reveal wha ... Read More »

"ajiib dāstān hai ye!" is a performance consisting of more than one dāstān (story) told by artists as a solo performance. The collection of dāstāns which are eccentric will be showcased. This theatrical storytelling performance is developed in a way ... Read More »

Sifar, in collaboration with Lamakaan,
presenting

NAASHTA और NAATAK

An endeavour to cater to the breakfast lovers in Hyderabad who love to go out on Sunday mornings and can watch the play as a bonus.

Lamakaan का Naashta & Sifar's PARK- a ... Read More »

'Daayra - Space of Abused Voices' is a circle designed to offer a safe, secure and nurturing environment for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse. This group is dedicated to creating a space where survivors can come together to share their s ... Read More »

"ajiib dāstān hai ye!" is a performance consisting of more than one dāstān (story) told by artists as a solo performance. The collection of dāstāns which are eccentric will be showcased. This theatrical storytelling performance is developed in a way ... Read More »

Another month, another director! September brings a master film director from France whose films were considered to be larger than life. Remembering Jean Renoir.

Jean Renoir (1894–1979) was a pioneering French filmmaker and one of the most influen ... Read More »

This is a 32mnts documentary on Fall of Hyderabad on 17th September, 1948
Who were Razakars exactly? How did they damage the 224 years old dynasty of Nizam as well as the prosperous state of Telangana?
Why was it important to join Indian Union? If ... Read More »

Lets Talk Women's Safety at Workplace

Dr Sujatha Surepally: Professor and Head of Sociology at Satvahana University, Karimnagar, Telangana, Dr Sujatha is a dedicated activist who has championed the rights of marginalized communities for over two d ... Read More »

An open discussion to talk about everyday travel and general mobility among women (self-identifying as women) in Hyderabad. The goal is to understand how we travel in the city, and what mobility means to us. Read More »

Ilm ka shehar is an essay film which examines the 19thcentury idea of knowledge characterized by the spirit of inclusivity, of making things accessible, of literatures, literary practices, and reading cultures, of open spaces. It traces the transform ... Read More »

It is the 3rd fluid art workshop being conducted by Minion.crafts at Lamakaan. This September marks one year since we started conducting art workshops.

In this workshop, you will not only create art while having fun but also learn some very inter ... Read More »

Participate in a dynamic workshop where students are supplied with kits, guiding them through the assembly of components to create problem-solving products. This hands-on experience empowers individual creativity, allowing each participant to shape t ... Read More »

"ajiib dāstān hai ye!" is a performance consisting of more than one dāstān (story) told by artists as a solo performance. The collection of dāstāns which are eccentric will be showcased. This theatrical storytelling performance is developed in a way ... Read More »

We are a non-profit organization (NGO) and we are excited to share that we are planning our upcoming annual day event at your venue, LaMaKaan. Our team is eager to utilize your space to prepare for this significant occasion, which celebrates our achi ... Read More »

Songs of Resistance: A Vigil for Justice

Join us for a powerful evening of music and solidarity as we come together to protest the rising tide of violence against women and queer individuals. This event will pay tribute to the memory of the young ... Read More »

"ajiib dāstān hai ye!" is a performance consisting of more than one dāstān (story) told by artists as a solo performance. The collection of dāstāns which are eccentric will be showcased. This theatrical storytelling performance is developed in a way ... Read More »