THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
invites you to The Legacy of H T Parekh: A retrospective and
exclusive guided visit to the H T Parekh Legacy Centre
on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 11 am.
The Mumbai Research Centre of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai invites you to The Legacy of H T Parekh: A retrospective and exclusive guided visit to the H T Parekh Legacy Centre on October 5, 2024, at 11 am.
Padma Bhushan H T Parekh was a pathbreaking pioneer who contributed immensely to national and societal needs of fulfilling commercial, industrial and personal finances, as the country grappled with early post-colonial challenges. In his lifetime he created institutions that were behemoths serving as bedrocks of a new economic culture. More during the event...
The event is guided by R Venkatesh who will cover the history of this visionary builder and father of the Indian housing finance industry. A baron of the modern Indian economy, especially banking, finance and stock market-related contributions, with a walk-through of the rich original artefacts in the H T Parekh Legacy Centre. The gallery also encompasses his original office cabin where he reigned for over 5 decades during his lifetime.
H T Parekh Foundation and erstwhile HDFC Limited have done doyen service to historical research by curating this gallery and bringing to life the narrative of a great personality, who hitherto did not have a contemporary autobiography or biography.
R Venkatesh has conducted a series of banking and financial history walks for the MRC over the years, “Urbs Prima in Indis-A microcosm of global banking histories”; this visit is a part of that series. He is an independent researcher presently focused on Mumbai’s history. He holds an M.A. in History (JNU) and a B.A. in History Hons (Delhi University) and is a life member of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, INTACH and a member of the Maritime Mumbai Museum Society.
Members: Rs.500/-
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Non-members: Rs.750/-
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(Please note: H T Parekh Foundation does not charge guests any fee for accessing the gallery).
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC
THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai
invites you to a discussion on the book: “The Man who Avenged Bhagat Singh”
between the author Abhijeet Bhalerao and Prof. Bhushan Thakare
at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 15th October 2024, in the Durbar Hall of the Society
The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai cordially invites you to a discussion on the book, “The Man who Avenged Bhagat Singh” by Abhijeet Bhalerao, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 15th October 2024, in the Durbar Hall of the Society. The author will be “In Conversation” with Prof. Bhushan Thakare.
“The Man who Avenged Bhagat Singh” covers a little-known episode in the history of the struggle by Indian revolutionaries. Phanindra Nath Ghosh, a comrade turned approver, betrayed Bhagat Singh and his comrades leading to their arrest and subsequent hanging. From the shadows emerges Baikunth Sukul, a relatively unknown teacher from Bihar who vows to exact the maximum revenge. What are his plans and how far does he succeed is what is lucidly portrayed in the book.
Abhijeet Bhalerao wears many hats as an author, translator, artist, screenwriter, visual artist and visiting faculty at the School of International Relations and Strategic Studies, University of Mumbai. By profession he is an Inspector with the Department of Income Tax, Government of India. Currently he is researching and writing a screenplay for an epic biopic “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj”, scheduled for release in 2026 in six languages. He has translated the cult classic Marathi novel “Chandrachi Sawali” into English in addition to a children’s book “365 Tales of Ganesha and Shivaji”, and the “Jail Diaries of Bhagat Singh.”
Professor Bhushan Thakare is a member of the faculty at the School of International Relations and Strategic Studies, University of Mumbai. He has published numerous research papers in his subject and has participated in several national and international level seminars. In addition, he is a member of the Regional Advisory Committee, Western Region, Indian Council of cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
Please join us for tea at 4.30 pm.
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande,Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Meenal Kshirsagar, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson - ASM LitClub
THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
Book Release Programme on 23rd August 2024
Release of The Historiography of Sri Bimbakhyana
The Dark Phase of the Medieval History of Mumbai
Edited by: Sandeep Dahisarkar, Archaeologist & Author
Chief Guest: Dr. Sadanand More, Sahitya Akademi Award Winner
Special Guest: Shrimant Yuvraj Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati, Kolhapur
Friday, 23rd August 2024 at 5 p.m. in the Durbar Hall of the Society
Note:
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- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande,Hon. Secretary,Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC
The Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Pratham and the Asiatic Society of Mumbai have organised a talk in memory of late Shri Sharad Kale on Tuesday, 25th June 2024 at 5.00 p.m. at Rangaswar, Yashwantrao Chavan Centre.
The speaker, Dr. Abhay Bang, Director - Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health (SEARCH), will speak on “Public Health Challenges and Community Participation: A Case Study by SEARCH.”
You are requested to attend.
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande , Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
Bombay Booked - 5
‘Multiplicities: Urban cultures of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region’
Dr. Neera Adarkar & Dr. Suraj Pandit in conversation
with Dr. Mitra Mukherjee Parikh
The Mumbai Research Centre of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai invites you to the 5th Bombay Booked. Our book for this session is ‘Multiplicities: Urban cultures of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region’ where our authors discuss about Mumbai's urban development from the 5th century BC to the 20th century CE, highlighting its diverse heritage sites and cultures. It documents the region's historical progression through various eras, including pre-Mauryan, Buddhist, Islamic, and colonial periods. Challenging the notion that urbanization is solely a colonial legacy, the book traces Mumbai's urban roots back several centuries.
Dr. Neera Adarkar & Dr. Suraj Pandit in conversation with Dr. Mitra Mukherjee Parikh.
Thursday, 27th June 2024
Tea at 5 PM and Talk at 5:30 PM
Durbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC
THE MUMBAI RESEARCH CENTRE
OF THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
AND THE MARITIME MUMBAI MUSEUM SOCIETY
INVITE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS
FOR THE FORMAL LAUNCH OF THE BOOK
“GATEWAYS TO THE SEA”
(HISTORICAL PORTS AND DOCKS OF MUMBAI REGION)
CELEBRATING THE RICH MARITIME HISTORY OF MUMBAI REGION
ON SATURDAY, 22ND JUNE 2024 AT 4.30 P.M.
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Programme for the evening:
630 - 1700: Registration, Tea & Refreshments
1700 - 1705 : Welcome address - President, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai
1705 - 1715 : Welcome address & book launch - Cmde Srikant Kesnur (Retd.)
1715 - 1720 : Introduction to MMMS - Cdr Ninad Phatarphekar (Retd.)
1720 - 1820: Introduction to editors and authors along with discussions on the highlights and salient features of the book - Capt Kapildev Bahl & Cmde Srikant Kesnur Presentation of certificates of appreciation – Capt Kapildev Bahl
1820 -1825 : Vote of thanks - Ms Anita Yewale
1825 -1830 : Group photographs
It is worth noting that many of our members have contributed their articles to this book.
We look forward to your participation at the book launch.
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla , Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC
