Lamakaan

This discussion looks at the concerns around the Trans Bill and why many are opposing it. We will talk about its impact on identity and rights, and hear different perspectives in an open and respectful space.

Book launch of 'Bichde Musafir' – A poetic reflection on society, resilience, love, and the unspoken emotions that shape our lives – a powerful new collection by Azra Sultana.

అ Night ऑफ़‌ Feminist Short Plays

March 28 2026, Saturday
08:00 PM
Lamakaan, Hyderabad

Run Time: 90 minutes

The night is a collection of 4 new short plays, that are feminist, by various artists (mostly women from Hyderabad)
1. Feminism is about Choice by Anmona (adapted absurdist comedy)
2. Two Doors of Love by Suparna and Rohith (original play)
3. Gaddi by Percy and Sravya (adapted from Endapalli Bharathi's short story)
4. Happy Together by Nayanatara and Prashant (original romance-drama)

Tickets link below (200/-)
https://sortmyscene.com/event/a-night-of-feminist-short-plays-mar-28-2026

Contact - 7036160222

A unique literary work titled A World Without It by Dr. Bhuvan Anand Rout will be launched on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The book features 32 lipogrammatic poems, composed without using the most frequently occurring letter ‘e’ in the English language, marking a rare and thoughtful contribution to contemporary poetry of world literature. The publication is brought out by Gurukul Publishing Company, Hyderabad. Venue: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Media people, Readers, academicians, writers, students, and lovers of literature are cordially invited to attend and be part of this distinctive literary occasion.

This event marks the second meeting of a new reading circle dedicated exclusively to Indian science fiction.

Founded with the aim of spotlighting the richness and diversity of speculative writing from India, the reading circle brings together readers interested in exploring how Indian authors imagine science, technology, history and the future.

Anyone interested to join our community can you use this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LPQMXSgLpLbCIMyqwfPN43

The discussion session will focus on Sultana's Dream and Padmarag, one of the first science-fiction utopian stories and one of the first feminist utopias by celebrated pioneering feminist, educator, activist, and Bengali writer Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain.

Sultana, a Muslim woman living in colonial India, falls asleep and wakes up in a transformed future world: a utopia in which men rather than women are relegated to the domestic sphere. Women, now free to explore the outside world at will and pursue an education, run a peaceful and just society, using scientific principles to harvest energy from the sun and live in harmony with nature. Sultana’s Dream was published in 1905 in the Indian Ladies Magazine, the first English language periodical edited by, and targeted at, Indian women. Like the periodical, the story broke new ground.

As a pioneering work of science fiction and feminist utopian literature at the turn of the century, Sultana’s Dream is strikingly advanced in its critique of patriarchy, war, industrialization, and the exploitation of the natural world, speaking to the concerns of our contemporary world as much as its own. At a time when British colonialism was using the treatment of women in India as justification for colonial intervention there, Hossain’s story, in imagining a world in which men rather than women are kept inside, positions her protest against Islamic patriarchy within a larger feminist vision that takes on Western as well as Islamic forms of gender hierarchy. Her novella Padmarag is similarly utopian in its depiction of a women-run school and welfare center, and is both feminist and anti-colonial in its outlook. In both these works, Hossain seizes the critique of gender roles in India away from Western commentators and turns it against British interference, while also enlarging the critique to take on the problem of gender more broadly.

The Secret Recipe is a 45-minute independent Telugu crime thriller that unfolds within the closed walls of a secluded house. Driven by silence, mood, and minimal dialogue, the film explores control, hunger, and moral collapse through a restrained yet unsettling narrative.

Relying on atmosphere rather than exposition, the story gradually exposes the violence beneath routine and ritual, allowing the audience to interpret what is shown—and what is withheld. The Secret Recipe is an intimate, slow-burning descent into psychological unease.

Samahaara
presents

Swadesh Deepak’s
COURT MARTIAL
(Hindi Play)

Directed by Rathna Shekar

"Court Martial," a compelling and thought-provoking theatrical sensation penned by playwright Swadesh Deepak, delves deep into the realms of human psyche and societal dynamics. The narrative revolves around the harrowing ordeal of a Jawan named Ramchander, hailing from the marginalized sections of society, who finds himself subjected to relentless humiliation and harassment at the hands of two privileged class officers. Pushed to his breaking point, Ramchander responds with a fateful act, shooting his tormentors, resulting in the death of one and injury of another.

The ensuing courtroom drama of the Court Martial proceedings offers a stark and audacious exploration of several weighty themes, including the insidious grip of casteism, the influence of education, the persistence of feudal mindsets, and the pervasive undercurrents of patriarchal systems that govern not only our institutions but also the broader political and civil structures.

Bookings at in.bookmyshow.com.

Urdu poetry open mic would be encouraging people to learn about urdu and poetry culture

Lamakaan invites you to a talk by Dr. Fatima Shahnaz on ‘The Fallout of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and its escalating Geostrategic and Economic effects on India. Is India’s silence ambivalence, or self-interest? Also on Indo-Israel relations and a new twist on the Operation Sindoor narrative!’

This is the second talk by Dr. Fatima Shahnaz at Lamakaan on the Iran war; the first was on the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Natanz, Fordo, and Isfahan last year. An author, international human rights activist, journalist who operated both in the U.S. and India, and a professor (rtd), Dr. Shahnaz was the first Indian woman journalist to be invited as a guest of the Government of Iran to attend the commemoration ceremonies on the sixteenth death anniversary of Syed Ayatullah Rohullah Khomeini when she was asked to deliver a lecture on human rights at an international conference in Tehran. She then personally met the late Ayatullah Ali Khameini and heard his speeches; she will offer first-hand insights into the current crisis in Iran and globally.

All are Welcome!

Learn the art of sand casting, an ancient metal casting technique used to create unique jewellery pieces. In this hands-on workshop, you will carve your design in wax and cast it into solid silver using sand moulds.

Perfect for beginners, the workshop lets you experience the transformation from wax to metal and take home a piece of jewellery you made yourself.

Nightshift is artists show & tell + networking meet-up. There are 2 parts of the event. First, meet and greet of diverse artists. Second, a line up of 3-5 artists who get to present their dreams, ideas, or projects for feedback, collabs, or just give back by teaching!

We have had so many different types of artists present in our events, from fine artists to singers to actors, among others.

Join us for a memorable and creative evening!

Design Your Life – Vision Board Workshop
A meaningful and creative workshop where you take a pause from your routine, reflect on your life, and consciously design the future you dream of. Through guided visualization and vision board making, you will create a visual representation of your goals, dreams, and the life you truly want to live.

DataVerse Hub is hosting its first in-person community meetup in Hyderabad for data professionals across experience levels.

This meetup is designed to bring together professionals from data engineering, analytics, data science, and related domains to connect, share experiences, and discuss real-world career insights. The session will focus on how data careers evolve in service companies, startups, and product organizations, along with practical guidance on interviews, referrals, and upskilling.

Whether you’re preparing for a switch, actively interviewing, or simply looking to expand your professional network, this meetup offers a space for meaningful conversations and peer learning.

What to expect:

Real-world career insights from industry experience

Open discussion on interviews, referrals, and role transitions

Community networking with fellow data professionals

Q&A and experience sharing

This is an informal, community-first meetup focused on learning, collaboration, and long-term career growth.

A ghazal and thumri presentation by Harini Rao and friends.

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!

Madhubani Art Workshop with Trishna Patnaik
India has a rich tradition of folk arts. The custodians of which are the many tribes that live in the interiors of various states. Madhubani or Mithila painting is a folk-art form that originated from the Mithila region of Bihar.
The paintings are traditionally based on mythological, folk themes and pastoral symbols. The designs announce the occasion of the celebration and solicit good fortune and divine blessings.
Participate in the Madhubani Art Workshop, get a chance to appreciate the art form and create your very own Madhubani Art masterpiece with acrylic colours on cartridge sheets.
Date: 9th April, 2026 (Thursday)
Timings: 5 to 7 pm
Age Group: Teens and Adults
Fees: 950 INR per person, including Art Material
Venue: Lamakaan, Hyderabad
Takeaway: One Complete Painting (A3 size)
For registrations, please contact Trishna Patnaik on 9867982075.
Registrations will be on a first come first serve basis.

“AI + Design: Human Judgment in Automated Systems.”



The idea is to host a practitioner-led conversation about what it actually means to design with AI — beyond the hype. The discussion would explore questions such as when designers should trust AI outputs, when human judgment should override them, and how accountability works in AI-assisted products.



The format would be simple and discussion-oriented:

• 2 invited speakers from the local design/technology community

• short opening perspectives (10–15 minutes each)

• followed by an open discussion with the audience



The event would be free and open to all, but we would require online sign-up to keep the group to around 20–30 participants, allowing for a more meaningful conversation.

Gond Painting Workshop with Trishna Patnaik
India has a rich tradition of folk arts. The custodians of which are the many tribes that live in the interiors of various states. The Gonds, are the largest Adivasi Community in India and are Dravidian's whose origin can be traced to the pre-Aryan era. They are mainly found in Madhya Pradesh and its surrounding States. The word Gond comes from the Dravidian expression kond , meaning green mountain . In the Gond belief system, besides Bara Deo (Great God), every hill, river, lake, tree, and rock is inhabited by a spirit and therefore sacred. Gond paintings are fascinating, where the artists express their faiths and beliefs, world view, their visual expression and sense of identity, both as a collective, and as individuals. The motifs are further associated with the rich repertoire of the community and strongly show the interactions with the cosmic, natural and social worlds of humans at multiple levels and contexts. Participate in the Gond Painting Workshop, get a chance to appreciate the art form and create you very own Gond Art masterpiece on cartridge sheets with acrylic colours.
Date: 10th April, 2026 (Friday)
Timings: 5 to 7 pm
Age Group: Teens and Adults
Fees: 950 INR per person, including Art Material
Venue: Lamakaan, Hyderabad
Takeaway: One Complete Painting (A3 size)
For registrations, please contact Trishna Patnaik on 9867982075.
Registrations will be on a first come first serve basis.

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...

Read A Kitaab is a calm & comfort space to be yourself, to discuss books and life with no bars on age/gender/ethnicity/political views etc.

Quality film writing is becoming rarer, despite the boom in social media. Writing about film combines a basic knowledge of film technique with good writing skills. It isn't just ticket sales that that decide whether movie is good or bad, film as an art form requires further study.
Jaiwantika Dutta Dhupkar has an MA in Cmmunications from the University of Hyderabad and an MA in English Literature from EFLU. She has written film reviews for "Full hyderabad dotcom" Hyderabad's No. 1 local website and spent several years in Corporate Communications thereafter.

This is a one-day, small-group dialogue being organized on April 14 (Ambedkar Jayanti) to facilitate a thoughtful and structured discussion on caste in contemporary India. The event will bring together approximately 60–70 participants for a combination of moderated dialogue, reading-based engagement, and guided small-group discussions.
The first half of the day will feature a moderated conversation engaging with themes such as caste and religion, social hierarchy, and the relevance of Ambedkar’s thought in present times. The second half will involve facilitated small-group discussions where participants reflect on their own experiences and perspectives in a respectful and structured setting.
The event is designed as a reflective, educational space and will follow clear guidelines to ensure respectful and constructive dialogue among participants.

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

This discussion looks at the concerns around the Trans Bill and why many are opposing it. We will talk about its impact on identity and rights, and hear different perspectives in an open and respectful space.

Book launch of 'Bichde Musafir' – A poetic reflection on society, resilience, love, and the unspoken emotions that shape our lives – a powerful new collection by Azra Sultana.

అ Night ऑफ़‌ Feminist Short Plays

March 28 2026, Saturday
08:00 PM
Lamakaan, Hyderabad

Run Time: 90 minutes

The night is a collection of 4 new short plays, that are feminist, by various artists (mostly women from Hyderabad)
1. Feminism is about Choice by Anmona (adapted absurdist comedy)
2. Two Doors of Love by Suparna and Rohith (original play)
3. Gaddi by Percy and Sravya (adapted from Endapalli Bharathi's short story)
4. Happy Together by Nayanatara and Prashant (original romance-drama)

Tickets link below (200/-)
https://sortmyscene.com/event/a-night-of-feminist-short-plays-mar-28-2026

Contact - 7036160222

A unique literary work titled A World Without It by Dr. Bhuvan Anand Rout will be launched on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The book features 32 lipogrammatic poems, composed without using the most frequently occurring letter ‘e’ in the English language, marking a rare and thoughtful contribution to contemporary poetry of world literature. The publication is brought out by Gurukul Publishing Company, Hyderabad. Venue: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Media people, Readers, academicians, writers, students, and lovers of literature are cordially invited to attend and be part of this distinctive literary occasion.

This event marks the second meeting of a new reading circle dedicated exclusively to Indian science fiction.

Founded with the aim of spotlighting the richness and diversity of speculative writing from India, the reading circle brings together readers interested in exploring how Indian authors imagine science, technology, history and the future.

Anyone interested to join our community can you use this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LPQMXSgLpLbCIMyqwfPN43

The discussion session will focus on Sultana's Dream and Padmarag, one of the first science-fiction utopian stories and one of the first feminist utopias by celebrated pioneering feminist, educator, activist, and Bengali writer Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain.

Sultana, a Muslim woman living in colonial India, falls asleep and wakes up in a transformed future world: a utopia in which men rather than women are relegated to the domestic sphere. Women, now free to explore the outside world at will and pursue an education, run a peaceful and just society, using scientific principles to harvest energy from the sun and live in harmony with nature. Sultana’s Dream was published in 1905 in the Indian Ladies Magazine, the first English language periodical edited by, and targeted at, Indian women. Like the periodical, the story broke new ground.

As a pioneering work of science fiction and feminist utopian literature at the turn of the century, Sultana’s Dream is strikingly advanced in its critique of patriarchy, war, industrialization, and the exploitation of the natural world, speaking to the concerns of our contemporary world as much as its own. At a time when British colonialism was using the treatment of women in India as justification for colonial intervention there, Hossain’s story, in imagining a world in which men rather than women are kept inside, positions her protest against Islamic patriarchy within a larger feminist vision that takes on Western as well as Islamic forms of gender hierarchy. Her novella Padmarag is similarly utopian in its depiction of a women-run school and welfare center, and is both feminist and anti-colonial in its outlook. In both these works, Hossain seizes the critique of gender roles in India away from Western commentators and turns it against British interference, while also enlarging the critique to take on the problem of gender more broadly.

The Secret Recipe is a 45-minute independent Telugu crime thriller that unfolds within the closed walls of a secluded house. Driven by silence, mood, and minimal dialogue, the film explores control, hunger, and moral collapse through a restrained yet unsettling narrative.

Relying on atmosphere rather than exposition, the story gradually exposes the violence beneath routine and ritual, allowing the audience to interpret what is shown—and what is withheld. The Secret Recipe is an intimate, slow-burning descent into psychological unease.

Samahaara
presents

Swadesh Deepak’s
COURT MARTIAL
(Hindi Play)

Directed by Rathna Shekar

"Court Martial," a compelling and thought-provoking theatrical sensation penned by playwright Swadesh Deepak, delves deep into the realms of human psyche and societal dynamics. The narrative revolves around the harrowing ordeal of a Jawan named Ramchander, hailing from the marginalized sections of society, who finds himself subjected to relentless humiliation and harassment at the hands of two privileged class officers. Pushed to his breaking point, Ramchander responds with a fateful act, shooting his tormentors, resulting in the death of one and injury of another.

The ensuing courtroom drama of the Court Martial proceedings offers a stark and audacious exploration of several weighty themes, including the insidious grip of casteism, the influence of education, the persistence of feudal mindsets, and the pervasive undercurrents of patriarchal systems that govern not only our institutions but also the broader political and civil structures.

Bookings at in.bookmyshow.com.

Urdu poetry open mic would be encouraging people to learn about urdu and poetry culture

Lamakaan invites you to a talk by Dr. Fatima Shahnaz on ‘The Fallout of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and its escalating Geostrategic and Economic effects on India. Is India’s silence ambivalence, or self-interest? Also on Indo-Israel relations and a new twist on the Operation Sindoor narrative!’

This is the second talk by Dr. Fatima Shahnaz at Lamakaan on the Iran war; the first was on the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Natanz, Fordo, and Isfahan last year. An author, international human rights activist, journalist who operated both in the U.S. and India, and a professor (rtd), Dr. Shahnaz was the first Indian woman journalist to be invited as a guest of the Government of Iran to attend the commemoration ceremonies on the sixteenth death anniversary of Syed Ayatullah Rohullah Khomeini when she was asked to deliver a lecture on human rights at an international conference in Tehran. She then personally met the late Ayatullah Ali Khameini and heard his speeches; she will offer first-hand insights into the current crisis in Iran and globally.

All are Welcome!

Learn the art of sand casting, an ancient metal casting technique used to create unique jewellery pieces. In this hands-on workshop, you will carve your design in wax and cast it into solid silver using sand moulds.

Perfect for beginners, the workshop lets you experience the transformation from wax to metal and take home a piece of jewellery you made yourself.

Nightshift is artists show & tell + networking meet-up. There are 2 parts of the event. First, meet and greet of diverse artists. Second, a line up of 3-5 artists who get to present their dreams, ideas, or projects for feedback, collabs, or just give back by teaching!

We have had so many different types of artists present in our events, from fine artists to singers to actors, among others.

Join us for a memorable and creative evening!

Design Your Life – Vision Board Workshop
A meaningful and creative workshop where you take a pause from your routine, reflect on your life, and consciously design the future you dream of. Through guided visualization and vision board making, you will create a visual representation of your goals, dreams, and the life you truly want to live.

DataVerse Hub is hosting its first in-person community meetup in Hyderabad for data professionals across experience levels.

This meetup is designed to bring together professionals from data engineering, analytics, data science, and related domains to connect, share experiences, and discuss real-world career insights. The session will focus on how data careers evolve in service companies, startups, and product organizations, along with practical guidance on interviews, referrals, and upskilling.

Whether you’re preparing for a switch, actively interviewing, or simply looking to expand your professional network, this meetup offers a space for meaningful conversations and peer learning.

What to expect:

Real-world career insights from industry experience

Open discussion on interviews, referrals, and role transitions

Community networking with fellow data professionals

Q&A and experience sharing

This is an informal, community-first meetup focused on learning, collaboration, and long-term career growth.

A ghazal and thumri presentation by Harini Rao and friends.

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!

Madhubani Art Workshop with Trishna Patnaik
India has a rich tradition of folk arts. The custodians of which are the many tribes that live in the interiors of various states. Madhubani or Mithila painting is a folk-art form that originated from the Mithila region of Bihar.
The paintings are traditionally based on mythological, folk themes and pastoral symbols. The designs announce the occasion of the celebration and solicit good fortune and divine blessings.
Participate in the Madhubani Art Workshop, get a chance to appreciate the art form and create your very own Madhubani Art masterpiece with acrylic colours on cartridge sheets.
Date: 9th April, 2026 (Thursday)
Timings: 5 to 7 pm
Age Group: Teens and Adults
Fees: 950 INR per person, including Art Material
Venue: Lamakaan, Hyderabad
Takeaway: One Complete Painting (A3 size)
For registrations, please contact Trishna Patnaik on 9867982075.
Registrations will be on a first come first serve basis.

“AI + Design: Human Judgment in Automated Systems.”



The idea is to host a practitioner-led conversation about what it actually means to design with AI — beyond the hype. The discussion would explore questions such as when designers should trust AI outputs, when human judgment should override them, and how accountability works in AI-assisted products.



The format would be simple and discussion-oriented:

• 2 invited speakers from the local design/technology community

• short opening perspectives (10–15 minutes each)

• followed by an open discussion with the audience



The event would be free and open to all, but we would require online sign-up to keep the group to around 20–30 participants, allowing for a more meaningful conversation.

Gond Painting Workshop with Trishna Patnaik
India has a rich tradition of folk arts. The custodians of which are the many tribes that live in the interiors of various states. The Gonds, are the largest Adivasi Community in India and are Dravidian's whose origin can be traced to the pre-Aryan era. They are mainly found in Madhya Pradesh and its surrounding States. The word Gond comes from the Dravidian expression kond , meaning green mountain . In the Gond belief system, besides Bara Deo (Great God), every hill, river, lake, tree, and rock is inhabited by a spirit and therefore sacred. Gond paintings are fascinating, where the artists express their faiths and beliefs, world view, their visual expression and sense of identity, both as a collective, and as individuals. The motifs are further associated with the rich repertoire of the community and strongly show the interactions with the cosmic, natural and social worlds of humans at multiple levels and contexts. Participate in the Gond Painting Workshop, get a chance to appreciate the art form and create you very own Gond Art masterpiece on cartridge sheets with acrylic colours.
Date: 10th April, 2026 (Friday)
Timings: 5 to 7 pm
Age Group: Teens and Adults
Fees: 950 INR per person, including Art Material
Venue: Lamakaan, Hyderabad
Takeaway: One Complete Painting (A3 size)
For registrations, please contact Trishna Patnaik on 9867982075.
Registrations will be on a first come first serve basis.

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...

Read A Kitaab is a calm & comfort space to be yourself, to discuss books and life with no bars on age/gender/ethnicity/political views etc.

Quality film writing is becoming rarer, despite the boom in social media. Writing about film combines a basic knowledge of film technique with good writing skills. It isn't just ticket sales that that decide whether movie is good or bad, film as an art form requires further study.
Jaiwantika Dutta Dhupkar has an MA in Cmmunications from the University of Hyderabad and an MA in English Literature from EFLU. She has written film reviews for "Full hyderabad dotcom" Hyderabad's No. 1 local website and spent several years in Corporate Communications thereafter.

This is a one-day, small-group dialogue being organized on April 14 (Ambedkar Jayanti) to facilitate a thoughtful and structured discussion on caste in contemporary India. The event will bring together approximately 60–70 participants for a combination of moderated dialogue, reading-based engagement, and guided small-group discussions.
The first half of the day will feature a moderated conversation engaging with themes such as caste and religion, social hierarchy, and the relevance of Ambedkar’s thought in present times. The second half will involve facilitated small-group discussions where participants reflect on their own experiences and perspectives in a respectful and structured setting.
The event is designed as a reflective, educational space and will follow clear guidelines to ensure respectful and constructive dialogue among participants.