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SUMMARY:The Diamond Cutter by Michael Roach
DESCRIPTION:The Diamond Cutter \nby Michael Roach \n  \nAbout the Book: With a unique combination of ancient and contemporary wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition\, The Diamond Cutter presents readers with empowering strategies for success in their work and personal lives. \n  \nAbout the Author:\, a teacher of Tibetan Buddhism\, gives fresh insight into ancient wisdom by using examples from his own experience as one of the founders of the Andin International Diamond Corporation\, which was started with capital of fifty thousand dollars and which today has annual sales in excess of one hundred million dollars. Much of the success of Andin has come from applying the business strategies presented in The Diamond Cutter. \n  \nAbout the Presenter: Sanjay Phadke is a Fintech specialist\, a Healthtech mentor\, an author\, explorer and an exponential learner. \n  \nTopic: The Diamond Cutter by Michael Roach   Time: Dec 12\, 2021 06:30 PM India \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88323071969?pwd=L0ZGTmVCMUFwek1IelpCamRZTWpGdz09 \nMeeting ID: 883 2307 1969 Passcode: BookClub
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/the-diamond-cutter-by-michael-roach/
CATEGORIES:book club
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211205T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211205T203000
DTSTAMP:20211203T170049Z
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SUMMARY:The Trial by Franz Kafka
DESCRIPTION:The Trial  by Franz Kafka \nAbout the Author: Born in Prague\, Franz Kafka  (1883 – 1924) is known for his evocation of the atmosphere of dread and anxiety. He fuses elements of realism and the fantastic in his writing. \nAbout the Book: One of his best known works\, The Trial tells the story of Josef K.\, a man arrested and prosecuted by a remote\, inaccessible authority\, with the nature of his crime revealed neither to him nor to the reader. It has been interpreted as exploring themes of alienation\, existential anxiety\, guilt and absurdity. \nAbout the Presenter:  Prabhanjan Mane is a Professor of English at Shivaji University\, Kolhapur. His book Interpreting Drama is prescribed at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. \n\nTopic: The Trial  by Franz Kafka      Time: Dec 5\, 2021 06:30 PM India \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86556703407?pwd=MVJFNUk3Q0dMdlpvemdiUWw5V3QxQT09 \nMeeting ID: 865 5670 3407  Passcode: BookClub \n\n 
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/the-trial-by-franz-kafka/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211128T183000
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DTSTAMP:20211126T104300Z
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SUMMARY:The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov
DESCRIPTION:About the Play:  A subtle and profound play\,  The Cherry Orchard is Chekhov’s masterpiece. With unforgettable characters\, a quirky sense of humour and a very distinct atmosphere\,  this is a mood play that lingers in your mind. It reflects the situation in pre-Revolution  Russia. \nAbout the Author: Anton Chekhov’s name is among the most respected and well known in the world of literature. A prolific writer of short fiction\, he also produced four full length plays that rank among the best in the world. \nAbout the Presenter: A graduate of Delhi’s Lady Shri Ram College\, with a PhD in Drama\, Mohini Khot has been a life long student of literature. She has been conducting this Book Club\, in conjunction with her husband\, for almost 20 years. \nZoom Meeting ID:841 6133 6605   Password: BookClub\nDate: Sunday\, 28 November 2021  | Time: 06.30 PM (IST) \nContact us at:  Facebook: gyaanadab  |  www.gyaanadab.org | +91 98230 10962
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/open-secrets-and-runaway-by-alice-munro/
CATEGORIES:book club
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211127T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211127T203000
DTSTAMP:20211124T081706Z
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SUMMARY:The Bhor Ghat Railway Line An Engineering marvel - 1856
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM \nThis program is the first in a series of 5 Episodes on the idyllic Bhor Ghat section of the railways (Mumbai Pune sector) that most of us have travelled but never really thought about. When was it built? What were the challenges? How was it constructed? And by whom? \nThe first episode will take us through the mesmerising lower Bhor Ghat section from Karjat to Jumbrung Cabin – a living museum of historical artefacts\, construction challenges and evidence of human determination against insurmountable conditions. \nABOUT THE PRESENTER \nApurva Bahadur is an ardent railway enthusiast and shutterbug who spends a great deal of time and effort studying and photographing railway sections and trains. \nApurva has extensively researched the Bhor Ghat railway\, one of the most difficult railway sections anywhere in the world\, which was initiated in 1856 and continuously improved over the last century… especially in the 50s and 80s. \nHe will treat us to the juicy details of the history\, operation\, technology\, gradients\, tunnels\, viaducts and other elements that make up the magical Bhor Ghat railway line. \nDATE: 27th Nov. 2021 | TIME: 07:00 PM | PUNE\, INDIA \nClick here for Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86543496763?pwd=Z0JQcWNjL25VdWMyZDVZdCszdTRyZz09 \nZoom ID: 865 4349 6763 Passcode: gyaanpedia
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/the-bhor-ghat-railway-line-an-engineering-marvel-1856/
CATEGORIES:GyaanPedia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211113T203000
DTSTAMP:20211124T074633Z
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SUMMARY:Duniya Jise Kehte hai Jadu ka Khilona hai – Nida Fazli
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM\nThe program is conceived as a celebration of Nida Fazli’s work and vision; our tribute to a prolific writer who changed the idiom and tone of Urdu poetry. \nNasima and Ruksana will take us through the life and times of Nida Fazli – his philosophy and inspirations\, his struggles and successes. The Biography will be interspersed with selected Nazms and Ghazals. These will be sung or recited by Guldasta patrons\, Dhanashree\, Koshti\, Pankaj\, Sanjay and Zuben. Behind each Nazm and Ghazal\, there is a story to be told. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nPadma Shri Nida Fazli\, 1938 – 2016\, was a writer\, poet\, songwriter\, dialogue writer and journalist of Urdu and Hindi who was fascinated by the lyrical works of Meera\, Kabir and Surdas. No wonder his expression is simple and possesses a poetic sweetness like folk or Sant songs. \nHis foray into Hindi films began with Kamal Amrohi’s ‘Razia Sultan’; he won the Screen Award for his song in the film ‘Sur’. \nHe wrote the famous couplet: ‘Duniya jise kehte hain jaadu kaa khilona hai\, Mil jaaye to mitti hai kho jaaye to sona hai’. Some of his famous film songs include Aa bhi jaa (Sur)\, Tu is tarah se meri zindagi mein (Aap To Aise Na The) and Hosh waalon ko khabar Kya (Sarfarosh). \nDATE: 13th NOVEMBER\, 2021 | TIME: 07:00 PM | PUNE\, INDIA \nClick here for Event: https://bit.ly/3wh2azT/gyaanadab \nZoom ID: 842 1194 2193 Passcode: guldasta
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/duniya-jise-kehte-hai-jadu-ka-khilona-hai-nida-fazli/
CATEGORIES:Guldasta-E-Urdu
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210926T183000
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SUMMARY:The Ivory Throne by Manu Pillai.  Presenter : Shanti Menon
DESCRIPTION:The Ivory Throne by Manu Pillai.\nPresenter : Shanti Menon \nAbout the Book:  \nManu S. Pillai’s first book\, published when he was 26 years old\, won the 2016 Tata Prize for best first work of non-fiction and the 2017 Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar.  Against a backdrop of the expansion of colonialism\, the slow erosion of the matrilineal kinship system and the breakdown of one of the most rigid caste hierarchies in India\, the book narrates the stories of two cousins who were the last “Maharanis” of Travancore.  In narrating their unusual lives\, Manu Pillai describes a transformative period in the history of Travancore\, the erstwhile princely state that was unified with Cochin and Malabar to form Kerala. \nAbout the Author: Manu Pillai was educated at Fergusson College\, Pune and King’s College\, London. He has worked with Shashi Tharoor and Lord Karan Bilimoria. He has been a researcher with BBC and is now a full time historian and writer. \nAbout the Presenter: Shanti Menon is on the Board of Mai Family Services\, a community based organization that works with survivors of domestic abuse in the South Asian community in Metro Detroit\, Michigan. Her interests lie in the intersection of gender\, caste/race/ethnicity and class and how these shape the way people relate to the world \n\nTime: Sep 26\, 2021 06:30 PM India \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84744118398?pwd=SFdkK0Z5YzZFYmRmekJNWjhGeVFPUT09 \nMeeting ID: 847 4411 8398  Passcode: BookClub
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/the-ivory-throne-by-manu-pillai-presenter-shanti-menon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210925T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210925T203000
DTSTAMP:20210921T111720Z
CREATED:20210921T110717Z
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SUMMARY:Kavita Yatra
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210918T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210918T203000
DTSTAMP:20210915T075322Z
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SUMMARY:India in the Persianate Age by Richard M Eaton
DESCRIPTION:  \nAbout the Book: Eaton engages with the interaction between  two “transregional” worlds\, a “Sanskrit” world and a “Persianate” one\, showing that what we call “Indian” today is a blend of several cultures and sub-cultures. What emerges is the portrait of a social landscape at an economic and cultural level rather than a political history of kings\, kingdoms and conquests. In other words\, what it was like to have been living as an ordinary person during that period \nAbout the Author: Richard Maxwell Eaton is a Professor of History at the University of Arizona\, specialising in the social and cultural history of pre-modern India (1000-1800). This is his latest book. \nAbout the Presenter: An alumna of Lady Shri Ram College and Miranda House\, Runa Mukherjee has had a career in the civil services and corporate sector. Reading and art have been her abiding interests. \n\nZoom  Details      https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87684837354?pwd=MHE5MldXUjVYbEptMmUvamZtSSs5Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 876 8483 7354   Passcode: BookClub
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/india-in-the-persianate-age-by-richard-m-eaton/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210918T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210918T203000
DTSTAMP:20210915T072251Z
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SUMMARY:Flights of Fancy
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82862459947?pwd=TTMyTCt1ci9oZ3RvSDlUcmFQdUpqUT09 Meeting ID: 828 6245 9947  \nPasscode: gyaanpedia
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/flights-of-fancy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210912T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210912T203000
DTSTAMP:20210906T125723Z
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SUMMARY:The Paris Library  by Janet Skeslien Charles
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nAbout the Book: Based on the true World War II story of the heroic librarians at the American Library in Paris\, The Paris Library is a story of romance\, friendship\, family\, and the power of literature to bring us together. It is a moving and unforgettable “ode to the importance of libraries\, books\, and the human connections we find within both”. \nAbout the Author: Janet Skeslien Charles first became interested in the incredible true story of the librarians who stood up to the Nazi “Book Protector” when she worked as the program’s manager at the American Library in Paris. Her novel\,  \nAbout the Presenter:Sunita Shetty is a Marketing Consultant to IT companies. She has a Master’s degree from Paris. She is a storyteller\, singer and avid reader. \n\n  \nTopic: The Paris Library  by Janet Skeslien Charles \nTime: Sep 12\, 2021 06:30 PM India \nto Join Zoom Meeting  click  below \n  \nZoom ID: 81020529113 Passcode : BookClub \nhttps://www.facebook.com/gyaanadab/
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/the-paris-library-by-janet-skeslien-charles/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210911T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210911T203000
DTSTAMP:20210908T130246Z
CREATED:20210908T125601Z
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SUMMARY:GyaanAdab Hindi Divas  Ek Mulakat Meera Kant Ke Saath
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210905T183000
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DTSTAMP:20210830T091929Z
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SUMMARY:Midnight's Children  by Salman Rushdie
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210904T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210904T190000
DTSTAMP:20210827T163133Z
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SUMMARY:Saptasoor A Delicate Breeze across the Seven Seas
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210829T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210829T203000
DTSTAMP:20210825T122437Z
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SUMMARY:The Beginning of Infinity by David Elieser Deutsch
DESCRIPTION:About the Book :A provocative\, imaginative exploration of the nature and progress of knowledge\, it is a New York Times bestseller. Hugely ambitious and highly original\, The Beginning of Infinity explores and establishes deep connections between the laws of nature\, the human condition\, knowledge\, and the possibility for progress. \nAbout the Author : David Elieser Deutsch FRS is a British physicist at the University of Oxford. He is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Atomic and Laser Physics at the Centre for Quantum Computation in the Clarendon Laboratory of the University of Oxford. \n About the Presenter :   Sanjay Phadke is an Engineer and an MBA from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies and is an alumnus of Wharton Business School. An avid trekker\, Sanjay loves outdoor activities and is passionate about technology. \n\nTopic: The Beginning of Infinity by David Elieser Deutsch\nTime: Aug 29\, 2021 06:30 PM India \nZoom link  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89474839599?pwd=QmU5M0pzL1ZkMjN6Q0FZNjMrbXZOUT09 \nMeeting ID: 894 7483 9599    Passcode: BookClub
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/the-beginning-of-infinity-by-david-elieser-deutsch/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210822T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210822T203000
DTSTAMP:20210821T071612Z
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SUMMARY:One Love and Many Lives of Osip B. by  C.P. Surendran
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nOne Love and Many Lives of Osip B. by  C.P. Surendran\n\nAbout the Author: C.P. Surendran is a poet\, novelist\, screenplay writer\, and columnist. His articles have appeared in leading newspapers in India and abroad. He lives in Delhi.\n\n\n\nAbout the Novel: Osip\, who has a unique mental condition\, falls in love with his English teacher. She disappears and he is determined to find her. In the process\, Osip unravels the secrets of why his grandfather pretends he cannot remember his past. Through a clutch of dramatic characters\, the plot traces and connects contemporary themes of transgressive relationships\, gender politics\, nationalism\, individual freedom and group rights\, fake news\, and power. Sad\, funny\, and insightful\, the novel asks: Can a dysfunctional young man survive in a deranged world\, our world?DBC Pierre\, Booker Prize winner of 2003 has called it “A parallel lifetime of a read\, with a thumping poetic heartbeat from the first paragraph”.\n\n\nTime: Sunday\, Aug 22\, 2021  by 06:30 PM India\n\n  \nZoom ID: 89929278272 Passcode : BookClub \nhttps://www.facebook.com/gyaanadab/
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/one-love-and-many-lives-of-osip-b-by-c-p-surendran/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210821T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210821T210000
DTSTAMP:20210821T070229Z
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SUMMARY:The Magnificent Tigers of India
DESCRIPTION:THE MAGNIFICENT TIGERS OF INDIA\nABOUT THE PROGRAM \nVipul will take us through the landscape of central India\, and Kanha in particular\, to learn about the symbiotic relationship of forest dwelling communities and the forests\, and how it is threatened. Vipul also suggests ways to nurture it back\, so that the generations after us can continue to enjoy nature the way God intended. \nVipul will also speak about how working as a wildlife photographer has changed him as a person\, and about the community development work he is doing through his NGO- Earth Focus Foundation. \nThe program is filled with pictures and anecdotes and how Vipul developed a very powerful connection to the world of Tigers\, nature and the forest dwelling communities. \nWe recommend viewing on a computer screen or tab to best enjoy the dramatic photographs. \nABOUT THE PRESENTER \nMechanical engineer by education\, entrepreneur at heart\, Vipul is an ardent nature lover and keen wildlife and nature photographer. \nHe has observed the breakdown of the relationship which man has with bio diversity\, and believes that unless this beautiful relationship is restored\, Tigers\, which are at the apex of the food chain\, will vanish\, and so will our forests. \nVipul now lends his strategic skills\, and experience in leading people to address community-oriented development issues for tribal families in Kanha National Park. He has founded Earth Focus Kanha (earthfocus.in)\, where the mission is to empower forest dwelling communities through contextual education and nature-based livelihoods\, and thereby preserve our bio-diversity. \n \n  \n\n\n\n \nDate :  Saturday \,  Aug 21\, 2021\nTime:  07:00 PM India
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/the-magnificent-tigers-of-india/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210815T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210815T183000
DTSTAMP:20210812T132556Z
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SUMMARY:Exits and Entrances: Cafe Alibaba and Other Plays   by Satish Khot
DESCRIPTION:Exits and Entrances: Cafe Alibaba and Other Plays \n by Satish Khot\n  \nAbout the Author:   A graduate of IIT (Bombay) with an MBA from IIM (Calcutta)\, Satish Khot has worn many hats in his lifetime. After the hurly burly of corporate life and several years as an independent Consultant to industries\, he returned to his early love – activism. For the last 20 years he has conducted this Book Club in conjunction with his wife. His love of reading led him to try his hand at writing for himself. \n  \nAbout the Book:     The title is taken from the famous speech in As You Like It that begins “All the world’s a stage…” It is a collection of 8 plays. They deal with the realities of life pertaining to a wide range of characters belonging to different socio-economic strata\, with different aspirations and different mindsets. Incorporating humour\, pathos\, life and death\, the plays hold a mirror up to contemporary life. \n  \nSpeakers:               Farook Merchant\, Chetan Shetty\, Sunita Shetty\, Anub George\, Snober Sataravala \n\n  \nTime: Aug 15\, 2021 06:30 PM India \nJoin Zoom Meeting :    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87403231755?pwd=TjBZazNwa0wyMGNDeWNRTFFlb1hVQT09 \nMeeting ID: 874 0323 1755   Passcode: BookClub
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/exits-and-entrances-cafe-alibaba-and-other-plays-by-satish-khot/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210814T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210814T203000
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SUMMARY:Revisiting the Immortal  Film Pakeeza by Kamal Amrohi
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210807T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210807T203000
DTSTAMP:20210806T065102Z
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SUMMARY:Haman Hai Ishq Mastana
DESCRIPTION:Please click the link below to join the webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82230362888?pwd=K2lHMXMvS3pEeHpxZTJHN1laN1Zydz09
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/haman-hai-ishq-mastana/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210805T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210805T170000
DTSTAMP:20210805T104707Z
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SUMMARY:The Silent by Sharayu Summanwar
DESCRIPTION:The Silent by Sharayu Summanwar\n  \nAbout the Author: An Army daughter and wife\, Sharayu Summanwar graduated from Delhi’s Lady Shri Ram College and went on to a career in Banking. She has been a Consultant with the Confederation of Indian Industries. Her first book\, Shaurya\, is the story of a war widow\, a Veer Nari. \n  \nAbout the Book: The Silent Film is a biography of her illustrious ancestor\, Dadasaheb Phalke\, the father of Indian cinema. It was released in the centenary year of Indian films by the Government of India. It was later dramatized and presented as a short play at the International Film Festival of India in Goa. \n  \nAbout the Presenter: Latika Padgaonkar is passionate about literature and cinema. She is a journalist\, editor and translator. She has taught at Fergusson College and JNU. She was the Executive Editor of Cinemaya: The Asian Film Quarterly and Director of  Cinefan\, The Festival of Asian Cinema. \n  \nTopic:  The Silent by Sharayu Summanwar \nTime: Aug 8\, 2021 06:30 PM India \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87103614942?pwd=YUhmWkRvSzErSVZhckZMOVZ6L2lxZz09 \n  \nMeeting ID: 871 0361 4942 \nPasscode: BookClub
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/the-silent-by-sharayu-summanwar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210801T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210801T200000
DTSTAMP:20210728T115107Z
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SUMMARY:Look Back in Anger by John Osborne.
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nLook Back in Anger by John Osborne.\nAbout the Author: John Osborne was one of the most successful playwrights of the latter half of the 20th century in England. He is admired for the energy of his dialogues and the creation of the character of Jimmy Porter. \nAbout the Play: Look Back in Anger is a landmark play that is famously considered to speak for the younger generation in post World War II England. The protagonist Jimmy Porter is often considered to be literature’s seminal example of the angry young man. \nAbout the Presenter:  Prashant Sinha has dedicated his life to the study of literature. He was Head of the Dept of English at Pune University for many years. He has a PhD in Modern Drama from Iowa and has multiple books and articles to his credit. \n\n  \nTime: Aug 1\, 2021 06:30 PM Mumbai\, Kolkata\, New Delhi \nClick below Join Zoom Meeting \n Zoom ID: 84572117224 Passcode : BookClub \nhttps://www.facebook.com/gyaanadab/
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/look-back-in-anger-by-john-osborne/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210725T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210725T170000
DTSTAMP:20210721T131927Z
CREATED:20210721T113001Z
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SUMMARY:Sophie's Choice by William Styron.
DESCRIPTION:About the Author: William Styron (1925-2006)\, with his unique style of delving into the deep moral issues embedded in the historical events of his time\, has earned both the highest acclaim and the severest criticism. \nAbout the Novel: The ‘choice’ is the epicentre of the multi layered plot of this novel. The mystery of the plot is shrouded in layer upon layer of incidents of historical\, psychological\, social and geographical significance\, peeled off gradually\, gently and with great expertise as the story progresses. You will meet the unforgettable characters Nate\, Stingo and  Sophie\, a Roman Catholic from Poland who survives the horrors of Auschwitz\, but is plagued by guilt. \nAbout the Presenters: Anna Dragonette studied Sociology at Elphinstone College\, Mumbai. Literature has always been her first love and she is currently nurturing this passion in young  persons through her online sessions with Encore\, a Pune based Speech & Drama Studio. \nMaria Julien is a Western Classical music aficionado. She will help us gain insights into the musical threads interwoven into the emotional roller coaster plot of Sophie’s Choice. \n\n  \nTime: Jul 25\, 2021 06:30 PM India \nZoom ID: 861 1052 6178 Passcode : BookClub \nhttps://www.facebook.com/gyaanadab/
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/sophies-choice-by-william-styron/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210718T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210718T203000
DTSTAMP:20210714T104506Z
CREATED:20210714T103542Z
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SUMMARY:Being Good Enough by Rohini Paranjpe Sathe
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nBeing Good Enough by Rohini Paranjpe Sathe\nAbout the Novel: The novel hinges upon the necessity for the protagonist to accept the reality of her situation and lower her aspirations – from being good to being good enough. The forces that bring turbulence into her life are recognizable in today’s world: the demands of the unwritten laws of “correct” conduct\, patriarchal expectations\, the intrusion of politics into personal lives. \nAbout the Author: Rohini Paranjpe Sathe grew up in Pune\, studying at Fergusson College and Gokhale Institute. In spite of having trained as an economist\, she has increasingly turned to writing fiction. Music has been another abiding interest. \n  \nTime: Jul 18\, 2021 06:30 PM India \nClick below to connect :\n\nZoom ID: 861 7125 6408 Passcode : BookClub \nhttps://www.facebook.com/gyaanadab/
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/being-good-enough-by-rohini-paranjpe-sathe/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210717T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210717T203000
DTSTAMP:20210714T112227Z
CREATED:20210713T131015Z
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SUMMARY:A Celestial Affair A Journey beyond Solar System with Prof. Mujataba Lokhandwala
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM \nThe starry sky has intrigued and inspired mankind since time immemorial. Stories\, myths\, legends\, poems\, superstitions have been built around the stars. \nProf. Lokhandwala takes us on a journey into outer space\, without us leaving our homes. He introduces us the stars\, and the many romantic\, mystical\, mythological narratives around them. He opens our eyes to the discoveries of the universe through Astronomy\, the scientific study of the stars. \nProf Lokhandwala takes us beyond the Earth’s atmosphere to faraway galaxies and awe-inspiring celestial phenomena. For anyone who has looked up at the evening sky\, marvelled at the stars and wondered what lies beyond – this program is a must-watch. \nABOUT THE PRESENTER\n \nProf. Mujtaba\nLokhandwala wears many hats. He has a double Masters in Engineering\,\nand has taught in various engineering colleges.He is a corporate trainer\, mentor and life coach. He is actively involved in sports and has umpired both national and international events. He is President Emeritus of Maharashtra Rowing Association\, member of the Executive Committee of Maharashtra Olympic Association. And many\, many more.Astronomy is his hobby and passion.\nHe is former President of Jyotirvidya Parisanstha\, the oldest association of amateur astronomers in India.\nHe has authored two books on the subject: ‘Aakaashatil Lapandao’ on eclipses (in Marathi)\,\nand ‘Beyond Solar System’ on cosmology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/a-celestial-affair-a-journey-beyond-solar-system-with-prof-mujataba-lokhandwala/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210710T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210710T203000
DTSTAMP:20210708T074401Z
CREATED:20210708T061932Z
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SUMMARY:Romance of the Indian Railways
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM \nApurva Bahadur takes us on a magical journey with an enlightening presentation on the\nIndian Railways – showcasing a curated collection of photographs shot by him in scenic but remote locations around Pune. \nEnriched with interesting details such as history\, technology\, cuisines\, legends and\nmore\, the presentation is certain to spark our imaginations and flag off a love affair with the Indian Railways. \nIndia is blessed with a robust and vibrant railway system (the 4th largest in the world)\nthat forms the country’s dependable transport lifeline – often at the cheapest fares in the\nworld. Apurva Bahadur is a diehard admirer of this impressive\, well-run system\, and will be sharing his passion with us. \nABOUT THE PRESENTER \n\nApurva has covered the railway sections around Pune in great detail\, over\ndozens of visits. His special interest is study of the ancient railway infrastructure\, some of which is mo \nre than 150 trekking\, hill-climbing\, and study sessions of industrial archaeology. years old and still in active use\,  \nwhile others may be abandoned\, yet intact.His focus is capturing trains in action in the hinterlands. His rail fanning outings are a combination of photography\, Apurva Bahadur is a committed railfan with a camera. Based \nin Pune\, Apurva has been shooting images of trains for over 25 years. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/romance-of-the-indian-railways/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210704T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210704T203000
DTSTAMP:20210629T115937Z
CREATED:20210629T115327Z
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SUMMARY:“The Mountains Sing” by Nguyen Phan Que Mai
DESCRIPTION:“The Mountains Sing” by Nguyen Phan Que Mai \n\nAbout the Author: Born in Viet Nam in 1973\, Nguyen Phan Que Mai grew up witnessing the war’s devastation on her country. She worked as a street seller and rice farmer before winning a scholarship to attend university in Australia. She has written 8 other books of poetry\, fiction and non-fiction published in Vietnamese.\nAbout the Book: The Mountains Sing is her first novel in English. It tells an enveloping\, multigenerational tale of the Tran family\, set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War.\nAbout the Presenter:  Nehika Agarwal is an HR professional based out of Pune. She is a graduate of Lady Shri Ram College\, Delhi and also holds an MBA degree. An avid reader\, she enjoys fiction\, mythology and historical books\, particularly those with strong women characters.\n\n\n  \nZoom ID: 815 5186 7387 Passcode : BookClub \nhttps://www.facebook.com/gyaanadab/
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/the-mountains-sing-by-nguyen-phan-que-mai/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210627T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210627T200000
DTSTAMP:20210621T124523Z
CREATED:20210621T123704Z
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SUMMARY:His Only Wife  by Peace Adzo Medie
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nAbout the Book : Afi Tekple is a young seamstress whose life is narrowing rapidly. Then one day she is offered a life-changing opportunity—a proposal of marriage from the wealthy family of Elikem Ganyo. She acquiesces\, but soon realizes that Elikem is not quite the catch he seemed.  The book deals with the struggles of modern marriage in Ghana. Still\, it is Accra that eventually wins Afi’s heart and gives her a life of independence that she never could have imagined for herself. \n  \nAbout the Author :  Young Ghanaian author Peace Adzo Medie is a  brilliant scholar and a fierce advocate for women’s rights. She writes with intelligence and humor.  This debut novel was on several best new release lists. \n  \nAbout the Presenter: Sunita Shetty has been a part of many leadership teams in IT organizations and has worked in Marketing and Communications. She is now a business consultant focusing on Diversity & Inclusion. She is a voracious reader\, an amateur bridge player and an active story teller \n\nZoom ID: 824 1431 5493 Passcode : BookClub \nhttps://www.facebook.com/gyaanadab/
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/his-only-wife-by-peace-adzo-medie/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210626T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210626T203000
DTSTAMP:20210621T083456Z
CREATED:20210620T165904Z
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SUMMARY:Remembering Kaifi Azmi a Guldasta E Urdu Presentation
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URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/remembering-kaifi-azmi-a-guldasta-e-urdu-presentation/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210620T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210620T203000
DTSTAMP:20210615T133006Z
CREATED:20210615T100909Z
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SUMMARY:My Year Abroad by Chang-Rae Lee
DESCRIPTION:  \nMy Year Abroad by Chang-Rae Lee \nAbout the book: My Year Abroad is an exuberant and provocative story about a young American life transformed by an unusual Asian adventure\, and about the human capacities for pleasure\, pain and connection. Rich with commentary on Western attitudes\, Eastern stereotypes\, capitalism\, global trade\, mental health\, parenthood\, mentorship\, and more\, My Year Abroad is also an exploration of the surprising effects of cultural immersion—on a young American in Asia\, on a Chinese man in America\, and on an unlikely couple hiding out in the suburbs. \n  \nAbout the Author: Chang-Rae Lee is the author of several award winning books. He teaches Creative Writing at Stanford University. \n  \nAbout the Presenter: Sonal Khot is a former finance professional and currently a consultant for non-profit organizations. A graduate of Princeton University\, she is an avid reader and active member of more than one book club in New York City. \n\nTime: Jun 20\, 2021 06:30 PM India \n Click below to connect :\n\nZoom ID: 871 4993 8490 Passcode : BookClub \nhttps://www.facebook.com/gyaanadab/
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/my-year-abroad-by-chang-rae-lee/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210613T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210613T200000
DTSTAMP:20210608T083658Z
CREATED:20210608T075458Z
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SUMMARY:Samskara: A Rite for a Dead Man by U R Ananthamurthy
DESCRIPTION:Samskara: A Rite for a Dead Man by U R Ananthamurthy\nAbout theBook: \n“Samskara: A Rite for a Dead Man”  by UR Ananthamurthy has been hailed as a classic of modern world literature. The story\, set in a fictional village in the 1940s\, revolves around the death of a man who has no son to perform his funeral rites. In the process\, the  book explores questions about a society bound by old-fashioned beliefs and unable to adapt in a changing world. \nAbout Author   : \nOne of India’s most celebrated writers\, U. R. Ananthamurthy was an award winning novelist\, poet\, playwright\, critic and academic of distinction. He wrote in Kannada. \nAbout Presenter :    \nSreelata (Pakhi) Bhatia is a former creative director\, Ogilvy and Mather\, Delhi. Her current passions are reading\, food anthropology and collecting cookbooks. \n\nEvent details : Sunday \,   Jun 13\, 2021 06:30 PM India\nClick below to connect :\n\nZoom ID: 838 9144 5202 Passcode : BookClub \nhttps://www.facebook.com/gyaanadab/\n \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.gyaanadab.org/event/samskara-a-rite-for-a-dead-man-by-u-r-ananthamurthy/
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