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As the monsoon is delayed in the city and we hope it arrives in July, bringing freshness and renewal to Hyderabad, Lamakaan too opens its doors to a season of cinematic rain with the Vittorio De Sica Film Festival. Every Wednesday evening, audiences ... Read More »

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

Book launch of telugu translated book by maxim gorky Tales if Italy Read More »

Sree Jaya Arts presents an evening of two engaging Telugu plays performed back-to-back.
Acharya follows a frustrated young man who returns to his college demanding a refund of his tuition fees, claiming that his education failed him in the real worl ... Read More »

At our second session, members of the Phule Ambedkar Reading Group present their own readings of this foundational text, followed by an open discussion with everyone in the room. We encourage participants to try to read and come to the session. Howev ... Read More »

"JAB SHEHAR HAMARA SOTA HAI" is one of Piyush Mishra's most celebrated stage plays. It was first performed in the early 1990s with actors like Manoj Bajpayee, Gajraj Rao, and Ashish Vidyarthi associated with its early productions.

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CHHATRON KI GOONJ presents an open discussion on the recent NEET examination controversy. The session will bring together NEET aspirants, students, education activists, and concerned citizens to discuss the alleged paper leaks, systemic failures in t ... Read More »

You are invited to a Book Discussion of You are in Chemistry authored by Zeeshan Haider Moosavi.

The book "You are in Chemistry" tries to prove the oneness pervading this universe. It presents a unique perspective by linking human behavior with th ... Read More »

This edition of the Bazm e Sukhan will feature some of the best selections from Ghazals and Nazms written by poets from Hyderabad. Hyderabadi contribution to Urdu literature starts with the earliest poets in the history of Urdu poetry - these poets s ... Read More »

As the monsoon is delayed in the city and we hope it arrives in July, bringing freshness and renewal to Hyderabad, Lamakaan too opens its doors to a season of cinematic rain with the Vittorio De Sica Film Festival. Every Wednesday evening, audiences ... Read More »

Book launch by Mr.A.V
Mohan Rao...A book named Shivarama Krishna and sons would be launched by the Author himself who is asr citizen and had worked for Railways fr three decades and has been writing many detective and thriller novels Read More »

Join a focused training session designed to boost your effectiveness and confidence in your advocacy work. This workshop offers a chance to learn new techniques, refine existing skills, and connect with fellow advocates. It's an opportunity to practi ... Read More »

Rana Safvi book discussion - In Conversation with Anuj Gurwara
Step into the layered histories of India with celebrated historian and author Rana Safvi for an engaging evening of storytelling, scholarship, and visual exploration on 11th July.

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Read A Kitaab is an unbiased community of Readers, Booklovers, writers and artists. We strive to provide the community an ecosystem with an online library, book discussions, author meet, book of the month, monthly meets, newsletters & much more...
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Art & Craft Workshop by PastelNStudio

Unleash your creativity with a fun and interactive art workshop featuring Canvas Painting, Tote Bag Painting, Clay Pot Painting, and DIY Craft Activities. All materials will be provided, and participants can t ... Read More »

Event name: Children Film festival 2026
Movie name: Colour of paradise (Iran)
Date: 12th July 2026, Sunday
Time: 6 pm to 9 pm ( 3 hours)
Organised by: Anil battula publications and Lamakaan Read More »

Monsoon Shelters – Four Himalayan Short Films & Story Sharing Session
Every monsoon leaves behind stories.
Monsoon Shelters is an intimate evening of four independent short films inspired by journeys through the Himalayas, mountain villages, changi ... Read More »

As the monsoon is delayed in the city and we hope it arrives in July, bringing freshness and renewal to Hyderabad, Lamakaan too opens its doors to a season of cinematic rain with the Vittorio De Sica Film Festival. Every Wednesday evening, audiences ... Read More »

Unleash your inner artist and walk away with a custom, wearable masterpiece! In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to transform a simple canvas tote bag into a personalized accessory that reflects your unique style. Read More »

Forces and Rhythms: an immersive learning experience of Hyderabad. A group of 40 Students of urban studies from School of Environment and Architecture, Mumbai will meet with their mentors and interlocutors to reflect on their understanding of what ke ... Read More »

Supporting to Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike from civil society Read More »

6th event of
DHWANI

An evening with Telugu fiction writer Sudhakar Unudurti

immersive performative audio presentations of accomplished Telugu literary texts

co-hosted by

MARUVAM (forum for probing and delightful conversations and per ... 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 »

Queer Contours: Mapping Bodies for Collective Care. What happens when LBQ folks stop relating to the body as a site of surveillance and begin to allow for the possibility of the body as a site of wisdom?
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A reflective reading circle for adults.
We’ll read children’s books together and explore how their themes connect to our own lived experiences. We believe stories heal us, connect us to our emotions, and bring us closer when experienced in community ... Read More »

Manav Kaul's PARK is a brilliantly crafted Hindi play that transforms an ordinary public park into a powerful metaphor for society. Three strangers, three benches, and one seemingly simple conflict gradually unfold into a compelling exploration of id ... Read More »

Swap, paint, and connect—an interactive art experience where creativity is shared, stories are exchanged, and every canvas becomes a collaborative masterpiece. Read More »

This Bhil Art workshop invites participants to immerse themselves in one of Central India’s most vibrant tribal traditions. The session begins with the history and origin of Bhil paintings, then guides learners through the meditative practice of dot‑ ... Read More »

Indian Society Naked in Front of You is an intimate literary performance that peels back the layers of our everyday lives with wit, warmth and uncomfortable honesty. Through a series of humorous, familiar and deeply relatable stories, Niteesh Pandey ... Read More »

As the official streaming access remains blocked across India, independent cultural spaces and community groups have stepped up to host grassroots screenings. Lamakaan is screening the film precisely because of this censorship. By holding this screen ... Read More »

As the monsoon is delayed in the city and we hope it arrives in July, bringing freshness and renewal to Hyderabad, Lamakaan too opens its doors to a season of cinematic rain with the Vittorio De Sica Film Festival. Every Wednesday evening, audiences ... Read More »

To discuss and analyse SIR, share learnings and recommendation s going forward for Telangana Read More »

Azad Bhayya Sahacharaula Gnyapaklu is book of translated articles who worked along side with Freedom Fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad. Read More »

A study presented by Sagar Dhara on the proposed H-CITI project around KBR Park concluded that the expected increase in traffic speeds is likely to be temporary. While congestion may initially reduce, increasing vehicle volumes and induced demand (Je ... Read More »

✨ Resin Workshop at Lamakaan ✨

Create your own resin art masterpiece and explore your creativity in a fun hands-on session.

📍 Lamakaan
📅 25 July 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

No experience needed • Materials provided 💫 Read More »

Gauhar Raza talks about what constitutes scientific knowledge and what qualifies as a religious claim is a serious question. Blurring the boundaries between scientific and religious knowledge is an act used for political mobilisation. In the first pa ... Read More »

Sundari, seamlessly paired with an acoustic live music jamming session.

​Our goal is not just to show a movie, but to curate an immersive emotional experience that will deeply resonate with your regular patrons and draw in a dedicated community of ... Read More »

Name of the event - Book discussion
Time - 6PM - 8PM
Name of the Book - Wild Wild East
Name of the author - Tanul Thakur
Bio of the author – Mr. Thakur is an award-winning journalist and film critic. In 2015, he won the National Film Award f ... Read More »

Join us for the launch of the newly published Bengali novel "Sada, Kalo Aar Kuasa", organized by Deep Mahanty.

Step into an evening of literature, conversation, and celebration as we unveil a compelling new voice in Bengali fiction. Read More »

Unleash your creativity in our fun filled hands-on Art & Craft Workshop! Whether you're a beginner or an art enthusiast, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to explore your artistic side, learn new skills, and create beautiful handmade pieces.
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Sahityam tho Saynatralu by Telugu Collective , A literary discussion on the modern classic telugu book, Kanyasulkam by Gurajada Apparao. Read More »

Who is Jesus? Is the harbinger of peace and love or is he a revolutionary Read More »