January 23rd, 2022
A conversation with Pravir Krishna, author of ‘Tryst with the Tribes: Tales from Tribal Heartlands’
About the book-
A remarkable story of a bureaucrat whose destiny is forever entwined with India’s tribal communities.
About the author-
Pravir Krishna, an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, charted a stellar career course over the past 34 years, setting new paradigms of empathetic service in all his roles.
- February 7, 2022
Tribute to the legendary life and music of Melody Queen Lata Mangeshkar Ji
Shared favourite melodies and memories in an online event moderated by Niharika Naidu and Madhu Verma.
- February 13th, 2022
A discussion on Baanjh ~ Incomplete lives of incomplete women
About the book-
A collection of eleven hard-hitting short stories based on the author’s observations, the book takes you on a journey into the world of women from society’s fringes as well as the high echelons.
About the author-
Susmita is an actor who has portrayed many strong characters. A graduate of the National School of Drama, she has done pioneering work in her thirty-seven year-long career in theatre, films and television.
- February 27th, 2022
3rd Issue of INKPAD LITERATI~ A literature and Arts Quarterly
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- March 12th, 2022
A discussion on Namrita Chandi’s book
‘Unseen Wings’
Moderator- Amita Singh
About the author-
Namrita Chandi, the first woman pilot in the world to have flown in the Siachen Glacier and the first woman across the globe to have landed at the highest ALG in the world, is an accomplished ex-Indian Air Force Helicopter Pilot with 25 years of experience in aerospace. A motivational speaker, she inspires millions to give wings to their dreams.
About the book-
The book Unseen Wings is an awe-inspiring true story of a young girl from a small farming village who soared into the endless skies to live her dreams despite challenges.
- March 15, 2022
A panel discussion on The Battle Against Covid: Diary of a Bureaucrat
By Tarun Pithode
On the panel: Dr Ajay Goenka, Shri Nishant Warwade, Dr Seema Raizada
Moderator- Sufiyah Faruqui Wali
Like many bureaucrats across India, Tarun had his hands full as the Covid pandemic ravaged the country. In The Battle against Covid, Pithode recounts his experiences and struggles, and those of his colleagues in different states, while managing the crisis.
The book covers various aspects of the management of the pandemic, especially the challenges faced by bureaucrats who managed the crisis from behind the scenes.
- March 26th, 2022
Workshop on Creative Writing Skills
Along with Govt Girls MLB PG Autonomous College, Bhopal and Readomania organised a Workshop on Creative Writing Skills with Ms Sutapa Basu, a well-known instructor and an accomplished writer who has many honours and awards to her credit.
She instructed on how to develop creating writing skills which form the basis of all literaty expressions. She also gave an insight on how to develop meaningful content for the sake of literary pursuits to craft poetry, fiction, non-fiction, drama script writing and other forms of non-academic and unconventional forms of writing.
- April 22nd to 24th, 2022
Shakespeareana 2022 ~ Bhopal Shakespeare Festival
Day 1-22nd April 2022 – Online Quiz was conducted and Shown Wisdom About Will’s World.
William’s Verses Of Wisdom: An Online Poetry Competition Allowed you To Show Your Bard Side And Wise Side With A Pinch Of Creativity!
Day 2-23rd April 2022- Shakespeare’s Screen A Movie Screening Showcased The Most Famous Playwright A Bit Differently!
Day 3-24th April 2022- Shakespeare Jamboree.