THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
invites you to a talk on
"Naval Uprising of February 1946: The Last War of Independence?"
by CMDE Srikant Kesnur
on Saturday, 16th November 2024 at 5.00 p.m.
The Mumbai Research Centre of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai cordially invites you to a talk titled "Naval Uprising of February 1946: The Last War of Independence?" by CMDE Srikant Kesnur.
In this talk, Cmde (Dr) Srikant Kesnur, VSM (Retd) will delve into the sequence and significance of the Naval Uprising (formerly referred to as the Naval Mutiny) of February 1946. He will examine the involvement of Mumbai's citizens, the key figures in the uprising, and how the Indian Navy has commemorated this event over the years, providing a unique 'healing touch.' Additionally, he will address critical questions about preserving the memories and legacy of the uprising and whether it should be regarded as the Last War of Independence.
Saturday, 16th November 2024
Talk begins at 5:00 PM (Tea will be served at 4:30 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 ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
invites you to the Bombay Booked with Dr Uday S. Kulkarni
on Monday, 11th November 2024 at 5.00 p.m.
The Mumbai Research Center of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai invites you to Bombay Booked with Dr Uday S. Kulkarni, author of Raghoba: The Assassination of Narayan Rao Peshwa. The session will be chaired by Mr Narendra Murkumbi, the founder of Murkumbi Itihas Upakram.
Date: November 11, 2024 (Monday)
Talk: 5.00 p.m.
Tea: 4.30 p.m.
Venue: The Durbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of India
Dr. Uday S. Kulkarni is a much awarded author who has penned several non-fiction books dealing with Eighteenth Century Indian history. He is also a trained Surgeon who has served in the Indian Navy.
Raghoba: The Assassination of Narayan Rao Peshwa is Dr Kulkarni’s eighth non-fiction book on the most important period in India’s recent history; the eighteenth century.
Mr Narendra Murkumbi is the founder of Murkumbi Itihas Upakram. He has published books on history and is developing a permanent exhibition on the Maratha Navy in Mumbai.
- 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 Mumbai Research Centre
invites you to Bombay Booked: Jashn-e-Talat
with Sahar Zaman and Dhiraj Singh
Celebrating 100 years of film and singing legend Talat Mahmood by revisiting his iconic life through the recently released award-winning book, “Talat Mahmood The Definitive Biography “. As an exclusive work of research and journalistic rigour, the book touches upon unknown aspects of his professional and personal life in detail, apart from touching upon his well-known films, songs, Ghazals and awards.
On Friday, 18th October 2024, 05:00 PM
Durbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai.
About our speakers:
Sahar Zaman:
Sahar Zaman is an award-winning television news journalist, author and cultural curator. She is recognized for her work in television, print and digital, for over 20 years as a newscaster, political news editor and correspondent on prime-time news media across India's top networks. “Talat Mahmood The Definitive Biography” is her debut book to celebrate his centenary year. The book is an extension of her journalistic work that required thorough research, verification and chasing a tight deadline. The book has won two awards -
1. Popular Choice Auther Award by Times of India,
2. Biographer of the Year by Power Brands.
She is Talat Mahmood's grand-niece.
Prof Dhiraj Singh:
Prof. Dhiraj Singh is the Associate Dean & Director, Dadasaheb Phalke International Film School and Department of Media & Communication - at the MIT World Peace University in Pune. With more than 25 years of vast experience in communication, media, journalism, arts and films; he has won awards both as a journalist and author, including -
1. Man of Excellence award by Indian Achiever’s Forum
2. Best Author award by Salis Mania
He was also, formerly the Executive Director of India’s Parliament channel, the Lok Sabha TV. And, he currently writes opinion pieces for the Hindustan Times.
- 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 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
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- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande,Hon. Secretary,Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC