Lamakaan

These are the Caricatures of Gandhi along with his quotes.

The 2nd Hyderabad Postcrossing Meetup, planning to be held on Gandhi Jayanthi (October 2nd), is a special community gathering for postcard enthusiasts, philatelists, and collectors.
Event is Open for all but prior registration is a must
For further details
Contact :- David 8885265630

Deccan Echoes is a documentary exploring the memories, music, identity and everyday lives of the Siddi community in Hyderabad’s AC Guards. Through the experiences of three generations, the film traces the community’s African ancestry, Hyderabadi identity, cultural traditions and the challenges of preserving heritage while navigating a rapidly changing city.

RESET is a screen-free experiential meetup designed to help people step away from their digital routines, reconnect with themselves and others, and discover something new. Each chapter combines hands-on learning, meaningful conversations, playful activities, and real-world experiences.
Creating a space to pause, unplug, and reset.

We are a team of medical students from Mobius Quiz Club. We host quizzes for the medical community every month. On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, we are excited to host an insightful quiz to bring valuable knowledge out of small circles and spark meaningful public discussions.
Mental Health goes far beyond just emotions. Its understanding is deeply rooted in science, medicine, and biology.

The quiz will feature multiple rounds with varied types of questions with explanation.
The session features exciting trivia, myth-busting, and fascinating psychiatric conditions ranging from everyday experiences to rare, astonishing cases. We will take you on a journey from the ancient perceptions of mental disorders to the latest medical updates.

Whether you’re a medical student or a quiz enthusiast or simply curious to learn more about mental health, this is the perfect opportunity to have fun and gain knowledge through some friendly competition

Srinivas Aditya Mopidevi and Srinivas Mangipudi have over the past few years, met experts in the field of land and environment and gathered recipes that can help us adapt to climate change. These are intimate, everyday instructions that help us reorient our relationship with the planet. This interactive session will introduce the audience to the Climate Recipes methodology and, in conversation, create new ones. The event also marks the launch of the second edition of the Climate Recipes book, which focuses on food systems and agroecology in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Open to all

A 4-hour Kickstarter session is planned at LAMAKAAN for volunteers to help them learn how to engage students effectively and plan interactive classes. The session will include a series of activities facilitated by the team, giving volunteers hands-on experience with activity-based learning, classroom engagement, and lesson planning. Through these activities, volunteers will explore practical ways to make their classes more engaging, interactive, and enjoyable

Hyderabad Book Club is a community of readers who come together to talk about books, exchange recommendations, and discover new writers, ideas and perspectives. Every month, we pick a theme and meet to share what we’ve been reading. Our discussions are informal, open and welcoming, and you don’t need to be an expert or a voracious reader to join us. Please join our WhatsApp group for future meetup details. We usually limit the meetups for 12-15 people to facilitate discussions among our readers.

The Rasheeduddin Khan Dialogues

The many ways of being us - Exploration through language and food

A talk by Sohail Hashmi
at Lamakaan on October 4 at 7pm

Sohail Hashmi is an oral historian, social activist and a film-maker. He is one of the founding trustees of SAHMAT—The Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust. A story teller, Sohail Hashmi, brings alive the world of syncretic heritage through discovery and conversations.

Remembering Prof Rasheeduddin Khan
The political scientist,Parliamentary,
Writer and Humanist

Blind Ravi, with the help of his mute friend Balu, gets caught in a deadly mafia deal to fund his eye surgery.
Now, they must outsmart Deva, a deaf gangster, and escape with their lives.

As Hyderabad moves past the dry September with little rain, we look forward to October, hoping for the first hints of winter in the air. In that spirit of change and gentle anticipation, Lamakaan brings you the Jacques Tati Film Festival, every Wednesday evening this month. Just as the season shifts, Tati’s films invite us to pause, observe, and laugh at the quirks of modern life. His cinema is a reminder that humor can be subtle, human, and deeply connected to the rhythms of everyday existence.

Jacques Tati (born October 9, 1907 in Le Pecq, France – died November 4, 1982 in Paris, France) was one of France’s most beloved filmmakers, actor‑directors, and comedians. He created a unique style of visual comedy that relied less on dialogue and more on carefully choreographed physical humor, sound design, and the absurdities of modern society. His iconic character, Monsieur Hulot, became a symbol of the ordinary man navigating the complexities of modernity. Tati’s films—such as Jour de fête (1949), Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953), Mon Oncle (1958), and Playtime (1967)—are celebrated for their gentle satire, inventive use of sound, and timeless charm. His contribution to cinema lies in showing that comedy can be both poetic and critical, making audiences laugh while reflecting on the world around them.

Tati’s work remains important because it bridges the gap between silent‑era physical comedy and modern social critique. His films are not just entertainment; they are cultural observations that capture the humor in everyday life and the absurdities of progress.

Film Title: JOUR DE FÊTE (THE BIG DAY) | 1949 | 87 Mins | France | French with English Subtitles.

About the film: Jour de fête (The Big Day) is Jacques Tati’s first feature film, a delightful rural comedy set in a small French village preparing for its annual fair. Tati plays François, the local postman, whose clumsy antics and fascination with modern efficiency create endless comic situations. Inspired by an American newsreel about speedy postal services, François attempts to modernize his own delivery methods—with hilariously chaotic results. Shot with warmth and affection for village life, the film captures Tati’s emerging style: visual gags, playful sound effects, and a gentle satire of modern progress. It remains a charming introduction to his world of comedy.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

MY LIFE’S JOURNEY THROUGH THE FIELD OF LITERATURE


Mangari Rajender (Zimbo) has made significant contributions to Telugu literature as a poet and short-story writer. His writing seamlessly bridges emotional resonance and keen social observation, producing sensitive reflection alongside thought-provoking commentary. Apart from his literary pursuits, he remains active in the legal field.

ZIMBO
Mangari Rajender
( Former District Judge.
Twice served as the director to
The Judicial Academy )
An Eminent Writer , poet.

MY LIFE’S JOURNEY THROUGH THE FIELD OF LITERATURE

Moderator :
Dyavanapally Satyanarayana
( Historian, Socialist )


Venue : LAMAKAAN
On 8th October ‘26.
Time : 2 pm to 4. 30 pm
High Tea 4. 30 to 5 pm.

Starting from the young people who came together at Jantar Mantar during the CJP protests, this conversation asks what brought them there, what they made possible together, and what we can learn by understanding these protests as part of an emerging Gen Z politics.

Is NEP the only reason for the protest, and if not, then what were the other causes that led to the protest? A critical discussion around Eram Agha’s Caravan article “Teaching a Lesson: How the NEP’s killing of the public university brought Gen Z out on the streets”. Alongside questioning education policy, students’ futures, social change.

Round table discussion with Academics and activists on Oriental Research Hyderabad

What if you could draw a song?

In this unique, immersive workshop, we’ll explore the connection between music, emotions and art.

Instead of drawing what you see, you’ll listen to different pieces of music and turn what you hear and feel into colours, lines, shapes, patterns and textures.

Along the way, you’ll also learn simple and fun art techniques that will help you translate sounds and emotions onto paper.

You don’t need to be an artist or know how to draw. There are no right or wrong interpretations. Your artwork is your own response to the music.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created a unique artwork inspired entirely by the music you heard, which you can take home with you.

While you learn different art techniques, you’ll also be introduced to basic music forms, their structure and a little history and information on what you hear!

* Learn new art techniques
* 🎶 Listen, feel and create
* 🎲 Play fun creative games
🖌️ Make and take home your artwork

Book Launch of Telugu Novel 'NAA JATHAGAA NUVVUNDAALI' by Swapnapriya Ganji - Published by Anvikshiki

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...

We love kids for who we have a kids book club. 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.

Maa Ka Doodh - Uncovering A Nation's Dairy Disaster is a film about a doctor quits his job to become a documentarian and embarks on an investigative journey across India to find out if there is indeed a link between the nation's massive dairy consumption and its beef exports.

Ek Aur Dronacharya, penned by Shankar Shesh, is a thought-provoking and hard-hitting play that remains profoundly relevant even today. It portrays the moral conflict of a teacher who becomes the modern inheritor of Dronacharya's legacy, caught between personal integrity and societal pressures. The play functions both as a reinterpretation of a historical myth and as a powerful critique of contemporary society, illustrating how power, corruption, and institutional compromise can erode even the noblest ideals. By drawing parallels between the ancient epic and the present, Shankar Shesh transcends mere retelling, using mythology to expose enduring human dilemmas and to question the ethical foundations of modern education, justice, and social systems.

Stake holders meeting of our organization

3 years have elapsed since the apartheid settler colonial state of Israel began its genocidal war against the people of Gaza. The civilians of Gaza including children, women and elderly population are being deliberately targeted by Israeli forces as part of their nefarious design to annihilate the Palestinian resistance against the occupation of their country. But despite the mayhem and chaos, the struggle of Palestinians remains alive and is gaining increasing solidarity from across the world. We the people of India also should not stop talking about Palestine. In order to express our solidarity with the people of Palestine, Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine and BDS India are organising a cultural evening. We invite all pro-Palestinian citizens, artists, students and youth of Hyderabad to be part of this event with your posters, poems and artworks.

It will be cultural event where Bathukamma is celebrated with education for all as the central theme

DOHAS: The Language of Peace and Love - The Bazm-e-Sukhan*

The Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP) invites you to an evening celebrating the timeless beauty of the Doha - a poetic form that captures wisdom, love and humanity in just two lines.

Featuring poetry of Ameer Khusro, Kabir Das, Sur Das, Rahim and others, the evening includes:

*Keynote:* "The Journey of the Doha" by Prof. Arshia Jabeen, Head, Dept. of Urdu, University of Hyderabad
*Voice of the Youth:* "Dohas & Their Meaning" by students of University of Hyderabad
*Interactive Game:* "Recognise & Complete" with the audience

Convener: Rafia Nausheen

*14th Oct 2026, Wednesday | 6:30 PM at Lamakaan*
Tea & snacks will be provided.

Supported by DEF & ACODE

As Hyderabad moves past the dry September with little rain, we look forward to October, hoping for the first hints of winter in the air. In that spirit of change and gentle anticipation, Lamakaan brings you the Jacques Tati Film Festival, every Wednesday evening this month. Just as the season shifts, Tati’s films invite us to pause, observe, and laugh at the quirks of modern life. His cinema is a reminder that humor can be subtle, human, and deeply connected to the rhythms of everyday existence.

Jacques Tati (born October 9, 1907 in Le Pecq, France – died November 4, 1982 in Paris, France) was one of France’s most beloved filmmakers, actor‑directors, and comedians. He created a unique style of visual comedy that relied less on dialogue and more on carefully choreographed physical humor, sound design, and the absurdities of modern society. His iconic character, Monsieur Hulot, became a symbol of the ordinary man navigating the complexities of modernity. Tati’s films—such as Jour de fête (1949), Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953), Mon Oncle (1958), and Playtime (1967)—are celebrated for their gentle satire, inventive use of sound, and timeless charm. His contribution to cinema lies in showing that comedy can be both poetic and critical, making audiences laugh while reflecting on the world around them.

Tati’s work remains important because it bridges the gap between silent‑era physical comedy and modern social critique. His films are not just entertainment; they are cultural observations that capture the humor in everyday life and the absurdities of progress.

Film Title: MONSIEUR HULOT'S HOLIDAY | 1953 | 98 Mins | France | French with English Subtitles.

About the film: Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot (English: /uːloʊ/ yoo-LOH, French: [məsjø ylo]), released as Monsieur Hulot's Holiday in the US, is a 1953 French comedy film starring and directed by Jacques Tati. It introduced the pipe-smoking, well-meaning but clumsy character of Monsieur Hulot, who appears in Tati's subsequent films, including Mon Oncle (1958), Playtime (1967), and Trafic (1971). The film earned its creator an international reputation when it was released in 1953. The film was very successful, totaling 5,071,920 ticket sales in France.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

This program is a talk and conversation with Dr Sylvia Karpagam on her new book, The Meat of the Matter: How the Politics of Food Shapes Our Health (HarperCollins India). Dr Karpagam is a public health doctor and researcher with over two decades of experience in food and nutrition policy.

In conversation, she will unpack the myths surrounding "healthy," "ethical," and "pure" food in India and ask whether eggs really raise cholesterol, whether India is truly a vegetarian country, and why access to nutrient-dense food is restricted not just by scarcity but by politics, ideology, caste, and religion-based prejudice.

The session will run for approximately 2 hours, including a moderated discussion followed by an audience Q&A. It promises to challenge what we think we know about food and leave attendees with evidence-based perspectives on one of the most contested subjects in Indian public life.

The Pearl Experience is an interactive workshop that explores Hyderabad’s enduring relationship with pearls and the story behind its beloved title, the City of Pearls.Through storytelling, conversation, and hands-on exploration, participants discover the fascinating world of pearls. The experience culminates in a guided bracelet-making session with our skilled in-house artisans, where each participant gets to design and curate their own pearl bracelet and take home a piece they’ve created themselves.

A celebration of Hyderabad, pearls, craft, and the joy of making something by hand.

9 th edition of DHWANI : performative rendering of select poems of the Telugu poet RAGHU SESHABHTTAR amidst an immersive ecology of visual and auditory imagery.

Raghu’s latest volume of poetry LOLAKAM will also be relased on this occasion. RAGHU SESHABHTTAR is a master of evocatively capturing into the fold of verbal expression the engagement of human dreams with the beauty and pain of existential reality.

Producer and Cordinator: Sumanaspati Reddy 96761 80802

DHWANI is a collaborative event hosted by MARUVAM (forum for probing and deligh:ul conversationons and performances in Telugu) and LAMAKAAN

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, movie is chosen based on poll on our discord server. (dm for the link to the server!) movies can be in any language, as long as supplied with subtitles, preferably under two hours, so that there is enough time for some sweet discussion! instagram: @hyderabadbookworms

STRANGERS AFTER DARK
Strangers, stories, what-ifs & conversations worth having.

Strangers After Dark is a Halloween evening for young adults exploring the strange, funny, uncomfortable and deeply human things we think about but don't always say out loud.

The evening combines interactive games, storytelling, anonymous prompts, psychology trivia and facilitated conversations. Participants can contribute to a "What-If Wall", respond to another stranger's question, test their psychology knowledge through "Therapy Trivia", and write their own "Horror Story" about the scariest part of adulthood.

A creative "Anger Station" offers a space to anonymously write something they are angry about and physically tear or crush the note.

The central social experience brings strangers together through progressively deeper conversation prompts, followed by a facilitated conversation with "Zara, a practising psychologist", exploring themes that emerge during the evening — including loneliness, vulnerability, overthinking, emotional expression and making friends as adults.

Costumes are welcome, but not required.

UNDERSTAND HOW MACROECONOMIC FORCES AFFECT YOU AND YOUR FINANCES AT A PERSONAL LEVEL

How does a war across the globe affect the interest rate you're getting on your fixed deposits?
What does it mean to save, invest and borrow money in a world where macroeconomic forces control everything? We live in world that is so interconnected that it is impossible for us to think of our money in isolation. Global forces are constantly changing how much we earn and what value our money has, and what we can do with it.
To be able to navigate this, we must first have an understanding of how things work. That is exactly what this book sets out to do.
Through engaging examples and activities, you will learn about credit, investment instruments, the worth of real estate and much more. A must-read for every global citizen.

About the Authors

Dr Nupur Pavan Bang is a globally recognised thought leader in family business and finance, with over 25 years of experience in research, teaching, leadership, and advising and coaching. She has worked closely with many family enterprises, helping them address challenges around succession, governance, next-generation mentoring, ownership and family harmony. Drawing on her own family business background, along with data- driven research, she brings a unique blend of empathy and expertise to her work.

Ms. Anisha Sircar is a journalist and researcher covering business, technology, culture and policy. Her work spans reporting and long-form research (from writing on AI & technology, digital economies and financial systems to studying supply chains, geopolitics and industrial policy). She is currently a Non-Resident Fellow at the East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore, where she works on research related to China, India and global economic trends. Previously, she was Deputy Asia Editor at Reuters, where she covered global markets. She has also reported on themes including the political economy, diaspora politics, migration and identity.

Film Screening & Discussion on non-binary identities, bringing together Indian and regional perspectives and languages. The event is titled “Beyond the Binary - Film Screening & Panel Discussion”

Samahaara
presents

A double bill of classic Telugu plays

Sri Gollapudi Maruti Rao’s
“KALLU”
&
Sri Gandavaram Subbarami Reddy’s
“AAGANDI NENU VASTUNNAA”

Directed by @rathnashekar.actor

KALLU (EYES), is a play about a group of people who are blind. They pool enough money by begging and for the collective good of the group they decide to get one of them eyes. What happens when one of them can see? Will the others be taken care of or exploited?

AAGANDI NENU VASTUNNAA is a play about Seetharamayya and his son Satyam. Seetharamayya is an orthodox middle class father who hates the creative field (Theatre/Acting). Satyam a very passionate and talented actor tries to change his father’s mind. Will he succeed?

Goethe‑Zentrum Hyderabad, in association with Lamakaan, invites you to the German Movie Night.

This October, join us for a special screening of The Trouble with Being Born (2020), directed by Sandra Wollner. The film explores themes of identity, memory, and artificial intelligence through the story of an android child programmed with the memories of her owner’s missing daughter. When she wanders into the woods and is taken in by another family, her identity is altered, raising profound questions about memory, belonging, and what it means to be human.

🔤 Language: German (with English subtitles)
⏱️ Duration: 94 minutes
🎟️ Entry: Free

This screening is part of our ongoing effort to bring world cinema to local audiences.

Cinema for the Planet: BEFF Babul Eco Film Festival 2026 brings to you the best and latest of green films from all over the globe. We have an interesting schedule lined up for you. Come and watch, bring along your Nature loving friends & family. BEFF opens the door of Environmental education for you.

Hyderabad Book Launch of "De- Democratisaton, A Global Story: Script, Actors and Enablers" by the author Kavita Krishnan published by Context (an imprint of Westland Books) along with discussion with Dr. Rammanohar Reddy(TBC)

In the twentieth century, in response to workers’ mass movements, labor rights were granted to a section of working class considered necessary for uninterrupted capital accumulation. However, simultaneously, workers employed in so-called non-capitalist occupations were excluded from these labor protections. Domestic workers were one such quintessential group of workers excluded from the definition of workers in labor laws. Given this history of misrecognition, demanding labor rights and symbolic recognition has been at the center of domestic workers’ movements across the globe. In this talk, I discuss my book project From Homes to Streets: Articulation in Domestic Workers’ Movements in India and South Africa which is a comparative sociological study of domestic workers’ rights movements in the two countries. Drawing on extensive fieldwork with domestic workers’ organizations in India and South Africa, I provide an account of how domestic workers have presented the case of their labor rights to the state, employers, and wider society. I argue that how domestic workers’ movements have framed their cause in pursuit of legal and symbolic recognition, offers an explanation into the varying degrees of advances they have made in their respective national contexts. I will show how the domestic workers have framed their claims to labor rights building on, often strategically and selectively, anti-caste, feminist, and black consciousness discourse and political forces.

Invitation to BEING HIM – A Men's Emotional Wellness Workshop
Dear All,
We are pleased to invite you to BEING HIM, a workshop dedicated to men's emotional awareness and self-discovery.
This workshop offers a safe and supportive space for men to express their emotions, understand their feelings, reconnect with themselves and embrace their inner strength.
Workshop Details:
- Date: October 25, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Venue: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
-Registration fee: 444/-
For registrations, contact: +91 81434 31115(WhatsApp only).

Your emotions matter. Your feelings matter. You matter.
We look forward to welcoming you to this meaningful journey of self-discovery and emotional well-being.

Hyderabad Book Club is a community of readers who come together to talk about books, exchange recommendations, and discover new writers, ideas and perspectives. Every month, we pick a theme and meet to share what we’ve been reading. Our discussions are informal, open and welcoming, and you don’t need to be an expert or a voracious reader to join us. Please join our WhatsApp group for future meetup details. We usually limit the meetups for 12-15 people to facilitate discussions among our readers.

This Documentary is about a painter who caught my eye at an event. I have travelled with him for few months and made a documentary with the help of his acquaintances.

JHUMKA MAKING WORKSHOP

Join us for a fun, hands-on Jhumka Making Workshop where you’ll learn to design and create your very own pair of jhumkas from scratch.
What’s included?
• All jhumka-making materials
• Step-by-step guidance
• Create your own pair of jhumkas
• A fun, creative afternoon with new people!

👫Open to everyone, regardless of gender.

12 PM Onwards
599/- per person

🎟️RSVP here: https://forms.gle/rVr3Sx5rj2rgfWbA9

Hosted by GatherGram

Sahityam tho Sayantralu

A Discussion on Gurram Jashuva’s Literary Journey & Gabbilam

Telugu Collective presents the next edition of Sahityam tho Sayantralu, a three-hour literary discussion exploring the life, literary journey, and enduring relevance of Gurram Jashuva—one of Telugu literature’s most powerful and distinctive voices.

At the heart of the discussion is Gabbilam, Jashuva’s landmark work that uses the voice of a marginalised individual to question caste, social inequality, exclusion, and the structures of privilege. Through a close engagement with the text, we will explore its literary form, language, historical context, and the questions it continues to raise today.

The session is an opportunity to read Gabbilam beyond its familiar interpretations and understand Jashuva’s place in the broader history of Telugu literature.

📅 Date: 31 October
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
🎟️ Entry: Free
🏛️ Hosted by: Telugu Collective

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

These are the Caricatures of Gandhi along with his quotes.

The 2nd Hyderabad Postcrossing Meetup, planning to be held on Gandhi Jayanthi (October 2nd), is a special community gathering for postcard enthusiasts, philatelists, and collectors.
Event is Open for all but prior registration is a must
For further details
Contact :- David 8885265630

Deccan Echoes is a documentary exploring the memories, music, identity and everyday lives of the Siddi community in Hyderabad’s AC Guards. Through the experiences of three generations, the film traces the community’s African ancestry, Hyderabadi identity, cultural traditions and the challenges of preserving heritage while navigating a rapidly changing city.

RESET is a screen-free experiential meetup designed to help people step away from their digital routines, reconnect with themselves and others, and discover something new. Each chapter combines hands-on learning, meaningful conversations, playful activities, and real-world experiences.
Creating a space to pause, unplug, and reset.

We are a team of medical students from Mobius Quiz Club. We host quizzes for the medical community every month. On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, we are excited to host an insightful quiz to bring valuable knowledge out of small circles and spark meaningful public discussions.
Mental Health goes far beyond just emotions. Its understanding is deeply rooted in science, medicine, and biology.

The quiz will feature multiple rounds with varied types of questions with explanation.
The session features exciting trivia, myth-busting, and fascinating psychiatric conditions ranging from everyday experiences to rare, astonishing cases. We will take you on a journey from the ancient perceptions of mental disorders to the latest medical updates.

Whether you’re a medical student or a quiz enthusiast or simply curious to learn more about mental health, this is the perfect opportunity to have fun and gain knowledge through some friendly competition

Srinivas Aditya Mopidevi and Srinivas Mangipudi have over the past few years, met experts in the field of land and environment and gathered recipes that can help us adapt to climate change. These are intimate, everyday instructions that help us reorient our relationship with the planet. This interactive session will introduce the audience to the Climate Recipes methodology and, in conversation, create new ones. The event also marks the launch of the second edition of the Climate Recipes book, which focuses on food systems and agroecology in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Open to all

A 4-hour Kickstarter session is planned at LAMAKAAN for volunteers to help them learn how to engage students effectively and plan interactive classes. The session will include a series of activities facilitated by the team, giving volunteers hands-on experience with activity-based learning, classroom engagement, and lesson planning. Through these activities, volunteers will explore practical ways to make their classes more engaging, interactive, and enjoyable

Hyderabad Book Club is a community of readers who come together to talk about books, exchange recommendations, and discover new writers, ideas and perspectives. Every month, we pick a theme and meet to share what we’ve been reading. Our discussions are informal, open and welcoming, and you don’t need to be an expert or a voracious reader to join us. Please join our WhatsApp group for future meetup details. We usually limit the meetups for 12-15 people to facilitate discussions among our readers.

The Rasheeduddin Khan Dialogues

The many ways of being us - Exploration through language and food

A talk by Sohail Hashmi
at Lamakaan on October 4 at 7pm

Sohail Hashmi is an oral historian, social activist and a film-maker. He is one of the founding trustees of SAHMAT—The Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust. A story teller, Sohail Hashmi, brings alive the world of syncretic heritage through discovery and conversations.

Remembering Prof Rasheeduddin Khan
The political scientist,Parliamentary,
Writer and Humanist

Blind Ravi, with the help of his mute friend Balu, gets caught in a deadly mafia deal to fund his eye surgery.
Now, they must outsmart Deva, a deaf gangster, and escape with their lives.

As Hyderabad moves past the dry September with little rain, we look forward to October, hoping for the first hints of winter in the air. In that spirit of change and gentle anticipation, Lamakaan brings you the Jacques Tati Film Festival, every Wednesday evening this month. Just as the season shifts, Tati’s films invite us to pause, observe, and laugh at the quirks of modern life. His cinema is a reminder that humor can be subtle, human, and deeply connected to the rhythms of everyday existence.

Jacques Tati (born October 9, 1907 in Le Pecq, France – died November 4, 1982 in Paris, France) was one of France’s most beloved filmmakers, actor‑directors, and comedians. He created a unique style of visual comedy that relied less on dialogue and more on carefully choreographed physical humor, sound design, and the absurdities of modern society. His iconic character, Monsieur Hulot, became a symbol of the ordinary man navigating the complexities of modernity. Tati’s films—such as Jour de fête (1949), Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953), Mon Oncle (1958), and Playtime (1967)—are celebrated for their gentle satire, inventive use of sound, and timeless charm. His contribution to cinema lies in showing that comedy can be both poetic and critical, making audiences laugh while reflecting on the world around them.

Tati’s work remains important because it bridges the gap between silent‑era physical comedy and modern social critique. His films are not just entertainment; they are cultural observations that capture the humor in everyday life and the absurdities of progress.

Film Title: JOUR DE FÊTE (THE BIG DAY) | 1949 | 87 Mins | France | French with English Subtitles.

About the film: Jour de fête (The Big Day) is Jacques Tati’s first feature film, a delightful rural comedy set in a small French village preparing for its annual fair. Tati plays François, the local postman, whose clumsy antics and fascination with modern efficiency create endless comic situations. Inspired by an American newsreel about speedy postal services, François attempts to modernize his own delivery methods—with hilariously chaotic results. Shot with warmth and affection for village life, the film captures Tati’s emerging style: visual gags, playful sound effects, and a gentle satire of modern progress. It remains a charming introduction to his world of comedy.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

MY LIFE’S JOURNEY THROUGH THE FIELD OF LITERATURE


Mangari Rajender (Zimbo) has made significant contributions to Telugu literature as a poet and short-story writer. His writing seamlessly bridges emotional resonance and keen social observation, producing sensitive reflection alongside thought-provoking commentary. Apart from his literary pursuits, he remains active in the legal field.

ZIMBO
Mangari Rajender
( Former District Judge.
Twice served as the director to
The Judicial Academy )
An Eminent Writer , poet.

MY LIFE’S JOURNEY THROUGH THE FIELD OF LITERATURE

Moderator :
Dyavanapally Satyanarayana
( Historian, Socialist )


Venue : LAMAKAAN
On 8th October ‘26.
Time : 2 pm to 4. 30 pm
High Tea 4. 30 to 5 pm.

Starting from the young people who came together at Jantar Mantar during the CJP protests, this conversation asks what brought them there, what they made possible together, and what we can learn by understanding these protests as part of an emerging Gen Z politics.

Is NEP the only reason for the protest, and if not, then what were the other causes that led to the protest? A critical discussion around Eram Agha’s Caravan article “Teaching a Lesson: How the NEP’s killing of the public university brought Gen Z out on the streets”. Alongside questioning education policy, students’ futures, social change.

Round table discussion with Academics and activists on Oriental Research Hyderabad

What if you could draw a song?

In this unique, immersive workshop, we’ll explore the connection between music, emotions and art.

Instead of drawing what you see, you’ll listen to different pieces of music and turn what you hear and feel into colours, lines, shapes, patterns and textures.

Along the way, you’ll also learn simple and fun art techniques that will help you translate sounds and emotions onto paper.

You don’t need to be an artist or know how to draw. There are no right or wrong interpretations. Your artwork is your own response to the music.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created a unique artwork inspired entirely by the music you heard, which you can take home with you.

While you learn different art techniques, you’ll also be introduced to basic music forms, their structure and a little history and information on what you hear!

* Learn new art techniques
* 🎶 Listen, feel and create
* 🎲 Play fun creative games
🖌️ Make and take home your artwork

Book Launch of Telugu Novel 'NAA JATHAGAA NUVVUNDAALI' by Swapnapriya Ganji - Published by Anvikshiki

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...

We love kids for who we have a kids book club. 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.

Maa Ka Doodh - Uncovering A Nation's Dairy Disaster is a film about a doctor quits his job to become a documentarian and embarks on an investigative journey across India to find out if there is indeed a link between the nation's massive dairy consumption and its beef exports.

Ek Aur Dronacharya, penned by Shankar Shesh, is a thought-provoking and hard-hitting play that remains profoundly relevant even today. It portrays the moral conflict of a teacher who becomes the modern inheritor of Dronacharya's legacy, caught between personal integrity and societal pressures. The play functions both as a reinterpretation of a historical myth and as a powerful critique of contemporary society, illustrating how power, corruption, and institutional compromise can erode even the noblest ideals. By drawing parallels between the ancient epic and the present, Shankar Shesh transcends mere retelling, using mythology to expose enduring human dilemmas and to question the ethical foundations of modern education, justice, and social systems.

Stake holders meeting of our organization

3 years have elapsed since the apartheid settler colonial state of Israel began its genocidal war against the people of Gaza. The civilians of Gaza including children, women and elderly population are being deliberately targeted by Israeli forces as part of their nefarious design to annihilate the Palestinian resistance against the occupation of their country. But despite the mayhem and chaos, the struggle of Palestinians remains alive and is gaining increasing solidarity from across the world. We the people of India also should not stop talking about Palestine. In order to express our solidarity with the people of Palestine, Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine and BDS India are organising a cultural evening. We invite all pro-Palestinian citizens, artists, students and youth of Hyderabad to be part of this event with your posters, poems and artworks.

It will be cultural event where Bathukamma is celebrated with education for all as the central theme

DOHAS: The Language of Peace and Love - The Bazm-e-Sukhan*

The Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP) invites you to an evening celebrating the timeless beauty of the Doha - a poetic form that captures wisdom, love and humanity in just two lines.

Featuring poetry of Ameer Khusro, Kabir Das, Sur Das, Rahim and others, the evening includes:

*Keynote:* "The Journey of the Doha" by Prof. Arshia Jabeen, Head, Dept. of Urdu, University of Hyderabad
*Voice of the Youth:* "Dohas & Their Meaning" by students of University of Hyderabad
*Interactive Game:* "Recognise & Complete" with the audience

Convener: Rafia Nausheen

*14th Oct 2026, Wednesday | 6:30 PM at Lamakaan*
Tea & snacks will be provided.

Supported by DEF & ACODE

As Hyderabad moves past the dry September with little rain, we look forward to October, hoping for the first hints of winter in the air. In that spirit of change and gentle anticipation, Lamakaan brings you the Jacques Tati Film Festival, every Wednesday evening this month. Just as the season shifts, Tati’s films invite us to pause, observe, and laugh at the quirks of modern life. His cinema is a reminder that humor can be subtle, human, and deeply connected to the rhythms of everyday existence.

Jacques Tati (born October 9, 1907 in Le Pecq, France – died November 4, 1982 in Paris, France) was one of France’s most beloved filmmakers, actor‑directors, and comedians. He created a unique style of visual comedy that relied less on dialogue and more on carefully choreographed physical humor, sound design, and the absurdities of modern society. His iconic character, Monsieur Hulot, became a symbol of the ordinary man navigating the complexities of modernity. Tati’s films—such as Jour de fête (1949), Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953), Mon Oncle (1958), and Playtime (1967)—are celebrated for their gentle satire, inventive use of sound, and timeless charm. His contribution to cinema lies in showing that comedy can be both poetic and critical, making audiences laugh while reflecting on the world around them.

Tati’s work remains important because it bridges the gap between silent‑era physical comedy and modern social critique. His films are not just entertainment; they are cultural observations that capture the humor in everyday life and the absurdities of progress.

Film Title: MONSIEUR HULOT'S HOLIDAY | 1953 | 98 Mins | France | French with English Subtitles.

About the film: Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot (English: /uːloʊ/ yoo-LOH, French: [məsjø ylo]), released as Monsieur Hulot's Holiday in the US, is a 1953 French comedy film starring and directed by Jacques Tati. It introduced the pipe-smoking, well-meaning but clumsy character of Monsieur Hulot, who appears in Tati's subsequent films, including Mon Oncle (1958), Playtime (1967), and Trafic (1971). The film earned its creator an international reputation when it was released in 1953. The film was very successful, totaling 5,071,920 ticket sales in France.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

This program is a talk and conversation with Dr Sylvia Karpagam on her new book, The Meat of the Matter: How the Politics of Food Shapes Our Health (HarperCollins India). Dr Karpagam is a public health doctor and researcher with over two decades of experience in food and nutrition policy.

In conversation, she will unpack the myths surrounding "healthy," "ethical," and "pure" food in India and ask whether eggs really raise cholesterol, whether India is truly a vegetarian country, and why access to nutrient-dense food is restricted not just by scarcity but by politics, ideology, caste, and religion-based prejudice.

The session will run for approximately 2 hours, including a moderated discussion followed by an audience Q&A. It promises to challenge what we think we know about food and leave attendees with evidence-based perspectives on one of the most contested subjects in Indian public life.

The Pearl Experience is an interactive workshop that explores Hyderabad’s enduring relationship with pearls and the story behind its beloved title, the City of Pearls.Through storytelling, conversation, and hands-on exploration, participants discover the fascinating world of pearls. The experience culminates in a guided bracelet-making session with our skilled in-house artisans, where each participant gets to design and curate their own pearl bracelet and take home a piece they’ve created themselves.

A celebration of Hyderabad, pearls, craft, and the joy of making something by hand.

9 th edition of DHWANI : performative rendering of select poems of the Telugu poet RAGHU SESHABHTTAR amidst an immersive ecology of visual and auditory imagery.

Raghu’s latest volume of poetry LOLAKAM will also be relased on this occasion. RAGHU SESHABHTTAR is a master of evocatively capturing into the fold of verbal expression the engagement of human dreams with the beauty and pain of existential reality.

Producer and Cordinator: Sumanaspati Reddy 96761 80802

DHWANI is a collaborative event hosted by MARUVAM (forum for probing and deligh:ul conversationons and performances in Telugu) and LAMAKAAN

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, movie is chosen based on poll on our discord server. (dm for the link to the server!) movies can be in any language, as long as supplied with subtitles, preferably under two hours, so that there is enough time for some sweet discussion! instagram: @hyderabadbookworms

STRANGERS AFTER DARK
Strangers, stories, what-ifs & conversations worth having.

Strangers After Dark is a Halloween evening for young adults exploring the strange, funny, uncomfortable and deeply human things we think about but don't always say out loud.

The evening combines interactive games, storytelling, anonymous prompts, psychology trivia and facilitated conversations. Participants can contribute to a "What-If Wall", respond to another stranger's question, test their psychology knowledge through "Therapy Trivia", and write their own "Horror Story" about the scariest part of adulthood.

A creative "Anger Station" offers a space to anonymously write something they are angry about and physically tear or crush the note.

The central social experience brings strangers together through progressively deeper conversation prompts, followed by a facilitated conversation with "Zara, a practising psychologist", exploring themes that emerge during the evening — including loneliness, vulnerability, overthinking, emotional expression and making friends as adults.

Costumes are welcome, but not required.

UNDERSTAND HOW MACROECONOMIC FORCES AFFECT YOU AND YOUR FINANCES AT A PERSONAL LEVEL

How does a war across the globe affect the interest rate you're getting on your fixed deposits?
What does it mean to save, invest and borrow money in a world where macroeconomic forces control everything? We live in world that is so interconnected that it is impossible for us to think of our money in isolation. Global forces are constantly changing how much we earn and what value our money has, and what we can do with it.
To be able to navigate this, we must first have an understanding of how things work. That is exactly what this book sets out to do.
Through engaging examples and activities, you will learn about credit, investment instruments, the worth of real estate and much more. A must-read for every global citizen.

About the Authors

Dr Nupur Pavan Bang is a globally recognised thought leader in family business and finance, with over 25 years of experience in research, teaching, leadership, and advising and coaching. She has worked closely with many family enterprises, helping them address challenges around succession, governance, next-generation mentoring, ownership and family harmony. Drawing on her own family business background, along with data- driven research, she brings a unique blend of empathy and expertise to her work.

Ms. Anisha Sircar is a journalist and researcher covering business, technology, culture and policy. Her work spans reporting and long-form research (from writing on AI & technology, digital economies and financial systems to studying supply chains, geopolitics and industrial policy). She is currently a Non-Resident Fellow at the East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore, where she works on research related to China, India and global economic trends. Previously, she was Deputy Asia Editor at Reuters, where she covered global markets. She has also reported on themes including the political economy, diaspora politics, migration and identity.

Film Screening & Discussion on non-binary identities, bringing together Indian and regional perspectives and languages. The event is titled “Beyond the Binary - Film Screening & Panel Discussion”

Samahaara
presents

A double bill of classic Telugu plays

Sri Gollapudi Maruti Rao’s
“KALLU”
&
Sri Gandavaram Subbarami Reddy’s
“AAGANDI NENU VASTUNNAA”

Directed by @rathnashekar.actor

KALLU (EYES), is a play about a group of people who are blind. They pool enough money by begging and for the collective good of the group they decide to get one of them eyes. What happens when one of them can see? Will the others be taken care of or exploited?

AAGANDI NENU VASTUNNAA is a play about Seetharamayya and his son Satyam. Seetharamayya is an orthodox middle class father who hates the creative field (Theatre/Acting). Satyam a very passionate and talented actor tries to change his father’s mind. Will he succeed?

Goethe‑Zentrum Hyderabad, in association with Lamakaan, invites you to the German Movie Night.

This October, join us for a special screening of The Trouble with Being Born (2020), directed by Sandra Wollner. The film explores themes of identity, memory, and artificial intelligence through the story of an android child programmed with the memories of her owner’s missing daughter. When she wanders into the woods and is taken in by another family, her identity is altered, raising profound questions about memory, belonging, and what it means to be human.

🔤 Language: German (with English subtitles)
⏱️ Duration: 94 minutes
🎟️ Entry: Free

This screening is part of our ongoing effort to bring world cinema to local audiences.

Cinema for the Planet: BEFF Babul Eco Film Festival 2026 brings to you the best and latest of green films from all over the globe. We have an interesting schedule lined up for you. Come and watch, bring along your Nature loving friends & family. BEFF opens the door of Environmental education for you.

Hyderabad Book Launch of "De- Democratisaton, A Global Story: Script, Actors and Enablers" by the author Kavita Krishnan published by Context (an imprint of Westland Books) along with discussion with Dr. Rammanohar Reddy(TBC)

In the twentieth century, in response to workers’ mass movements, labor rights were granted to a section of working class considered necessary for uninterrupted capital accumulation. However, simultaneously, workers employed in so-called non-capitalist occupations were excluded from these labor protections. Domestic workers were one such quintessential group of workers excluded from the definition of workers in labor laws. Given this history of misrecognition, demanding labor rights and symbolic recognition has been at the center of domestic workers’ movements across the globe. In this talk, I discuss my book project From Homes to Streets: Articulation in Domestic Workers’ Movements in India and South Africa which is a comparative sociological study of domestic workers’ rights movements in the two countries. Drawing on extensive fieldwork with domestic workers’ organizations in India and South Africa, I provide an account of how domestic workers have presented the case of their labor rights to the state, employers, and wider society. I argue that how domestic workers’ movements have framed their cause in pursuit of legal and symbolic recognition, offers an explanation into the varying degrees of advances they have made in their respective national contexts. I will show how the domestic workers have framed their claims to labor rights building on, often strategically and selectively, anti-caste, feminist, and black consciousness discourse and political forces.

Invitation to BEING HIM – A Men's Emotional Wellness Workshop
Dear All,
We are pleased to invite you to BEING HIM, a workshop dedicated to men's emotional awareness and self-discovery.
This workshop offers a safe and supportive space for men to express their emotions, understand their feelings, reconnect with themselves and embrace their inner strength.
Workshop Details:
- Date: October 25, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Venue: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
-Registration fee: 444/-
For registrations, contact: +91 81434 31115(WhatsApp only).

Your emotions matter. Your feelings matter. You matter.
We look forward to welcoming you to this meaningful journey of self-discovery and emotional well-being.

Hyderabad Book Club is a community of readers who come together to talk about books, exchange recommendations, and discover new writers, ideas and perspectives. Every month, we pick a theme and meet to share what we’ve been reading. Our discussions are informal, open and welcoming, and you don’t need to be an expert or a voracious reader to join us. Please join our WhatsApp group for future meetup details. We usually limit the meetups for 12-15 people to facilitate discussions among our readers.

This Documentary is about a painter who caught my eye at an event. I have travelled with him for few months and made a documentary with the help of his acquaintances.

JHUMKA MAKING WORKSHOP

Join us for a fun, hands-on Jhumka Making Workshop where you’ll learn to design and create your very own pair of jhumkas from scratch.
What’s included?
• All jhumka-making materials
• Step-by-step guidance
• Create your own pair of jhumkas
• A fun, creative afternoon with new people!

👫Open to everyone, regardless of gender.

12 PM Onwards
599/- per person

🎟️RSVP here: https://forms.gle/rVr3Sx5rj2rgfWbA9

Hosted by GatherGram

Sahityam tho Sayantralu

A Discussion on Gurram Jashuva’s Literary Journey & Gabbilam

Telugu Collective presents the next edition of Sahityam tho Sayantralu, a three-hour literary discussion exploring the life, literary journey, and enduring relevance of Gurram Jashuva—one of Telugu literature’s most powerful and distinctive voices.

At the heart of the discussion is Gabbilam, Jashuva’s landmark work that uses the voice of a marginalised individual to question caste, social inequality, exclusion, and the structures of privilege. Through a close engagement with the text, we will explore its literary form, language, historical context, and the questions it continues to raise today.

The session is an opportunity to read Gabbilam beyond its familiar interpretations and understand Jashuva’s place in the broader history of Telugu literature.

📅 Date: 31 October
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
🎟️ Entry: Free
🏛️ Hosted by: Telugu Collective