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Sakhi: Lippan Art Workshop – A Friendship Day Special This Friendship Day, slow down, create with your hands, and celebrate meaningful connections through the timeless craft of Lippan Art. Inspired by the traditional mud-and-mirror art of Kutch, Guja ... Read More »

Celebrate Friendship Day by creating something meaningful together through the timeless art of traditional hand block printing.

In this immersive workshop, you'll learn directly from a generational artisan, discovering the history, techniques, and ... Read More »

RANGMANCH – First Annual Program

*RANGMANCH* proudly presents its First Annual Program, featuring performances by the students of Ms. Aradhana Karhade Shastri. The evening will conclude with a special performance by Ms. Aradhana Karhade Shastri he ... Read More »

తాత్త్విక విషయాలను చర్చించే తొలి తెలుగు త్రైమాసిక అంతర్జాల పత్రిక "తాత్త్విక" ప్రారంభించి మూడేళ్లు అయిన సందర్భంగా సంపాదకవర్గం ఒక చిన్న get-together ఏర్పాటు చేస్తోంది. ఆసక్తి ఉన్న ఆలోచనాపరులందరికీ ఇదే మా హృదయపూర్వక ఆహ్వానం.
స్థలం : లామకాన్
తేదీ : 0 ... Read More »

Bloom Within – A Mindful Flower-Making Workshop

Bloom Within is a 60-minute creative wellness workshop that combines the art of making beautiful flowers from pipe cleaners with mindfulness and self-reflection. Designed to offer a calming and meani ... Read More »

As the monsoon recharges Hyderabad in August, filling the city with fresh energy, Lamakaan too comes alive with a cinematic downpour—the Wim Wenders Film Festival, held every Wednesday evening. This month also carries the spirit of India’s Independen ... Read More »

Step through a portal into history by attending this discussion on Hyderabad’s famous dargahs. When we think of places where history is told to us, we think about museums, textbooks, and documentaries. But what about places we visit all the time with ... Read More »

Mere Paas Maa Hai : Ten years. Two hundred forwards. One argument India cannot stop having by RAJU.

Brief on the author and the book:
Rajendra Prasad Boddapati, writing as *RAJU*, is a Hyderabadi through and through — raised in Mehdipatnam, sha ... Read More »

# Digital Koi Pond Art Workshop

Turn your iPad into a canvas and discover the joy of digital art! This workshop is specially designed for iPad users who want to make their screen time more creative, productive, and fun. Whether you're a beginner o ... 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 »

Dilli Mavayya is a hilarious comedy about Sreenu and Sampada, a young couple struggling financially after their love marriage. When Sreenu’s uncle from Delhi suddenly decides to visit, Sreenu lies that he has a big software job, a luxurious flat, and ... Read More »

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

This Week’s Emotion: Fear

What if fear isn’t your enemy? What if it’s trying to protect you?

Fear shapes more of our lives than we realize. It influences the opportunities we avoid, the conversations we postpone, the rel ... Read More »

The Oraon tribe, one of the largest indigenous Dravidian ethnic groups of India, has a rich tradition of wall painting that turns homes into living canvases. Traditionally, Oraon art is created directly on mud walls using only different colors of soi ... Read More »

"On the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, Lamakaan invites you to a unique dialogue on how India can bring peace in a world torn by war and uncertainty.

In an era where conflicts are erupting all too often across the world and where an un ... Read More »

Jashn-e-Aazadi, an evening of Basant songs, patriotic poetry, and conversation celebrating India's shared cultural traditions.

The evening will feature the release of "Aaj Rachyo Hai Basant Nijam Ghar", a beautifully illustrated Hindi book by accl ... Read More »

As the monsoon recharges Hyderabad in August, filling the city with fresh energy, Lamakaan too comes alive with a cinematic downpour—the Wim Wenders Film Festival, held every Wednesday evening. This month also carries the spirit of India’s Independen ... Read More »

Introducing Our New Short Film — A Hilarious Undercover Love Story.
Dear Movie Lovers,

Get ready for a hilarious ride of comedy, romance, mistaken identities, and unexpected twists coming to the big screen.

LOCAL DETECTIVES follows Arjun, a cl ... Read More »

‘I mute the audio before replaying it frame by frame. I watch the video four times.

‘It is not me. It is my fucking face.’

Amrita Chaturvedi—Amy in her London circles—identifies as a communist on Twitter, but her bio omits any mention of her ... Read More »

You are warmly invited to a special art exhibition showcasing the incredible talent of an 11-year-old artist. This event not only celebrates their exceptional painting skills but also raises awareness about living with epilepsy. Join us to learn how ... Read More »

We are photographers who wants to have an open mic event about Storytelling of the Photographs. Read More »

OIOI – Our Idea of India is an open, non-partisan conversation where we come together to discuss India, its democracy, society, diversity, challenges and possibilities. No lectures — just people sharing ideas, listening and thinking together. Everyon ... Read More »

Young India Speaks: Jantar Mantar and the Way Forward

August 16th, 7 pm

Neha Bora, National President of All India Students Association (AISA) and Sai Balaji (Former president JNUSU) will speak on the moment at Jantar Mantar, Political Youth an ... Read More »

Lamakaan Celebrates 30 Years of "Why I Am Not a Hindu"

Lamakaan in Hyderabad is hosting a special event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the seminal book Why I Am Not a Hindu. Scheduled for Tuesday, August 18th at 6:30 PM, the evening features ... Read More »

As the monsoon recharges Hyderabad in August, filling the city with fresh energy, Lamakaan too comes alive with a cinematic downpour—the Wim Wenders Film Festival, held every Wednesday evening. This month also carries the spirit of India’s Independen ... Read More »

Chaitanya Chokkareddy explores Small Language Models (SLMs) as an alternative to Large Language Models (LLMs) for supporting Indian languages. While large models offer powerful language capabilities, they often prioritize languages with extensive dig ... Read More »

Akademi in 2017, Mercy Maragaret has established herself as a powerful female voice in Telugu literature as a poet, short story writer and playwright. Five volumes of her poems have appeared so far.

The seventh edition of DHWANI will feature a pe ... Read More »

Sat Aug 22, 10:30 AM
HGI-Plus, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
Handwriting Workshop
Discover the Art of Beautiful Handwriting

HGI Plus Group proudly presents its Premium Handwriting Transformation Workshop, a unique annual programme designed to help c ... Read More »

🌧️ Ragas of Monsoon 🌧️

Join us for a two-day workshop exploring Raag Malhar and its varieties!

Suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced.

📅 *Saturday & Sunday, 22nd & 23rd August*
🕒 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Lamakaan, Banjara Hill ... Read More »

Highway Panchayat is an original Hindi play written and directed by Akshay Singhi and team.

Set against the backdrop of a highway, the story brings together two middle-aged individuals burdened with unresolved issues from their past. Their unexpec ... Read More »

The Richness of Life!
Book Launch of More Than Money by Vipul Rikhi

Sunday, 23 August, 10.30 AM to 12 PM

What does it mean to lead a rich life? What is real wealth? What does it take to fully taste and enjoy the incredible riches and joys of ... Read More »

This film centers on Kunal Avanti, a self-described middle-aged, gluttonous "everyman" who decides to challenge his unhealthy lifestyle after being inspired by Paul McCartney to question the food system. As the "test subject," Kunal undergoes an inte ... Read More »

🌧️ Ragas of Monsoon 🌧️

Join us for a two-day workshop exploring Raag Malhar and its varieties!

Suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced.

📅 *Saturday & Sunday, 22nd & 23rd August*
🕒 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Lamakaan, Banjara Hill ... Read More »

నేనెక్కడి దాన్ని
రచన: ప్రకాశమ్మ
ఒక స్త్రీ కి వలస రావడం అంటే ఏమిటి?
కొత్త జీవితం లో నిలదొక్కుకోవాలంటే, తట్టుకోవాలంటే ఎంత ధైర్యం, ఆత్మవిశ్వాసం ఉండాలి?
కొత్త జీవిత విధానం లో ఎలా ఇమిడి పోవాలి?
కుటుంబాన్ని, కమ్యూనిటీని ఎలా రక్షించుకోవాలి?
ఇవి తన తల ... Read More »

IKS - Indian Knowledge Systems - has come to the fore with its share of possibilities and confusions. The Indian Knowledge Systems Division now sits within the Ministry of Education and the National Education Policy of 2020 pushes IKS into curricula ... Read More »

As the monsoon recharges Hyderabad in August, filling the city with fresh energy, Lamakaan too comes alive with a cinematic downpour—the Wim Wenders Film Festival, held every Wednesday evening. This month also carries the spirit of India’s Independen ... Read More »

The August Rains is an immersive evening where AI-generated cinema meets human storytelling.
The session features six original AI-created short films by filmmaker and storyteller Ritwik Bhattacharyya, woven together through live storytelling that re ... Read More »

A Night of Knowing Nothing is set around the 2015 student strike at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, where students launched a 139-day protest against the Modi government's appointment of actor and BJP member Gajendra Chauha ... Read More »

Sahityam Tho Sayantralu — A Literary discussion by Telugu Collective

Telugu Collective presents a special edition of Sahityam Tho Sayantralu, featuring author, Vivek Lankamala in conversation about their books.

The book explores the silent stru ... Read More »

The Volunteer Meetup is an interactive community gathering designed to bring together volunteers for networking, idea sharing, and team building. The event will include icebreaker activities, collaborative discussions, fun team-building games, and pl ... Read More »

GANESH KNIFE PAINTING 🎨✨

Join us for a fun and creative Ganesh Knife Painting Workshop and learn the beautiful art of creating textured paintings using a palette knife!

🖌️ All materials included
🎨 Learn knife painting techniques step-by-ste ... Read More »

We wish to share some important videos about rock climbing as an activity amongst our members. This include movie clips, technical climbing and a discussion about climbing, trekking and adventure. Read More »

My debut novel 'A River Remembers' is getting published on 18th July 2026. I would like to organise a book release and author interaction at Lamakaan, Hyderabad. Read More »