[lamakaan] List of upcoming events 16th to 21st September 2025
Lamakaan
The following events, for more details please check our website, www.lamakaan.com
Sep 16, 06:00 pm
Genocide and Hope: Lessons from Robben Island”
The Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP) invites you to a special evening featuring a discussion and a book release.
Join us on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Lamakaan, Hyderabad, for this program.
Prof. Vinay Lal, Professor of History at UCLA, will speak on “Genocide and Hope: Lessons from Robben Island”, exploring the transformation of a site of violence into a place of resilience and hope. The event will also feature the release of Ghazala Wahab’s book, The Hindi Heartland, followed by her reflections on its themes.
Sep 16, 07:00 pm
Maa Bhoomi: Screening
Join us for a screening of Goutam Ghose and B. Narsing Rao'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 Hyderabad state by India, the film is essential viewing to understand the complexity of the region's history.
The movie will be screened with English subtitles. The screening of the movie will be followed by a discussion on various aspects of the movie as well as about the glorious Telangana peasant uprising.
Sep 17, 05:00 pm
Learning Circle Discussion
September 17, 2025 5:00 pm Wednesday
We will come together as a learning circle to reflect on our Unit as a team and celebrate our journey, our progress and learnings.
Sep 17, 07:00 pm
Remembering Antonioni Movies
Film Title: BLOW UP | 1966 | 111 Mins | Italy & UK| English with English Subtitles
About the film: A photographer, whose life revolves around music, marijuana and sex, meets a gorgeous model and photographs her in a park. After going through the photos, he believes he may have captured a murder.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!
Sep 18, 04:30 pm,
Humans in the Loop Movies
Humans in the Loop is a 2024 Hindi-Kurukh-language fiction film written and directed by Aranya Sahay and produced by Storiculture. The film follows an Adivasi woman from Oraon tribe in Jharkhand who is training and interacting with AI Systems and is looking at its biases while making ends meet as a single mother.
Sep 18, 07:00 pm
Fungi and Forest Diversity in TSLecture
Uncharted Science is hosting a Lecture on "Fungi and Forest Diversity in Telangana", featuring zoologist Venkatesh Anangudhala, who made a discovery of a rare shuttlecock mushroom in Kawal Tiger Reserve in Telangana.
Join us on 18th September at Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, for an evening that delves deep into the hidden, fascinating world of fungi and their vital role in sustaining Telangana's forest ecosystems. From rare species to ecological interdependence, Venkatesh will unravel stories from the forest floor that often go unnoticed but are essential to biodiversity and conservation.
This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from a field researcher whose discovery added a new species to the region’s fungal records. Whether you're a student, a nature lover, or just curious about the wonders of the natural world, this talk promises to broaden your perspective on life beneath the canopy.
This event is organized by Lamakaan
All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!
Sep 19, 06:00 pm
Amma - Perumal Murugan Discussion
Join us for the Telugu launch of Amma and a thought-provoking Q&A with acclaimed writer Perumal Murugan.
Murugan will delve into patriarchy, caste, culture, the role of fiction and non-fiction in Indian literature, and the richness of writing in Indian languages. This is a rare opportunity to engage with one of India’s most powerful literary voices on questions that shape our society.
Event details:
Host: Kuppili Padma (writer)
Organised by Lamakaan, Hyderabad Book Trust & SouthSide Books.
Everyone is welcome! Bring a friend and your toughest questions for the author.
Sep 20, 01:30 pm,
Engage, Exchange, Empower Discussion
Join our Hyderabad meetup where we hold space to speak, be seen & shape what comes next.
From icebreakers to impact journeys, let's create our roadmap to a stronger, thriving tech
Sep 20, 04:00 pm, PALUGURAAYI,
book launch Meeting
Palugu raayi, a collection of musings and poems penned by Salvadi Govardhan, sponsored by Dasari Sireesha Gnapika, is a book that reflects the social trauma faced by a marginalised young man in Telangana
Sep 20, 07:00 pm,
Zindagi Se Darte Ho Poetry
Noon Meem Rashid’s last collection of poetry appeared in 1976 with the posthumous release of Gumān ka Mumkin. Nearly fifty years later comes Zindagi Se Darte Ho (Rajkamal Prakashan, 2025), a book compiled and edited by Amitabh Singh Baghel. It is the first published collection of Noon Meem Rashid’s nazms in Devanagari script, bringing his original poetic voice to Hindi readers for the first time in the form of a book.
Amitabh Singh Baghel is a literary curator known for creating distinctive platforms for literature, poetry and ideas. He is the Founder of the Nainital Literature Festival (2025), acclaimed in Condé Nast Traveller, The Week, The Print, and The Times of India for its thoughtful curation and wide resonance. He also founded the Aaghaz Poetry Movement, which brings Urdu and Hindustani verse to audiences worldwide. His debut book, Zindagi Se Darte Ho, was published by Rajkamal Prakashan in 2025. Earlier, he established the Koshala Literature Festival (2022) and he is the Festival Director of the inaugural Jindal Literature Festival (to debut in November 2025).
This event is organized by Lamakaan
All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!
Sep 21, 11:00 am,
Youth uprising in Nepal Discussion
Youth uprising in Nepal: Implications for India
The historic Gen Z youth uprising in Nepal on 8-9 September has led to the collapse of the authoritarian capitalist regime of KP Sharma Oli. Subsequently an interim government has been formed. However, the future of the Himalayan nation remains uncertain. Despite the regime change, there are no signs of any systemic change in the offing. Several conspiracy theories are being peddled to explain this explosive uprising in our neighbouring country. Against this backdrop of chaos and confusion, there is a need to understand the actual reasons behind this unprecedented youth uprising in Nepal. Also, a discussion on the future possibilities in that country is the need of the hour. The question also arises as to what are the implications of this uprising for Indian ruling elites and the Indian people. It is on these questions that we plan to hold a discussion this time. All are cordially invited.
Sep 21, 04:00 pm
The Fifth BenchShort Film
The Fifth Bench is a gripping psychological drama that delves into the fragile boundaries between reality and illusion. After a life-altering incident, a man begins treatment under the guidance of Dr. Vedha and Dr. Esther, who prescribe him a strict medication schedule — one tablet in the morning and one in the evening. But when he forgets to take his evening dose, his mind slips into a surreal world where two mysterious, imaginary characters emerge. As the lines between what's real and what isn't begin to blur, these figures attempt to guide him back to reality.
Will he find his way out of the illusion — or be trapped in it forever?