11 Oct 2010, 8-1 p.m, Location: London

 

Found Music is the second album by acclaimed writer Amit Chaudhuri. A classically trained singer in the Hindustani tradition, his music is a

unique weaving together of raga, jazz, rock and blues. The evening will begin with an on-stage interview between Amit and Guardian

journalist, Aditya Chakrobortt,y followed by an exclusive performance of songs from the new album

 

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15 Oct,2010,6.30 p.m, Location: London

 

For 60 years the Kashmir conflict has seen countless lives lost in one of the world’s most militarised regions. Yet this beautiful part of South Asia has a proud literary heritage dating back further than any other on the subcontinent. Acclaimed writers Victoria Schofield and Justine Hardy and economist Lord Meghnad Desai will discuss the role of literature in the conflict and ask whether the written word can help steer the troubled relationship between Pakistan and India towards a resolution.

 

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16 Oct, 2010, 11-1p.m, Location: London

 

Discover the folktale and tribal art form of the ‘Warli’ tribal community of western India in this fun family storytelling and folk

art workshop. Author and storyteller Gita Wolf will take children and parents on a colourful journey while reading from her book ‘Do!’ which is illustrated by Warli artists.

 

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16 Oct,2010, 1.30-6 p.m, Location: London

 

This storycraft workshop will encourage children and adults to enjoy stories together in an active and fun way. This workshop will be

guided by leading storyteller, Debbie Guneratne. 

 

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16 Oct,2010, 8-11,location: london

 

Amit Chaudhuri presents his unique mix of raga, jazz, rock, blues, techno and disco – “one of the most original and exciting sounds in contemporary music today”, say critics.

 

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17 Oct 2010,1-3.30 p.m, Location:London

 

The South Asian subcontinent, home to some of the world’s most dramatic and stunning landscapes, is a travel writer’s paradise. What is it about the people and places of these countries that fire the literary imagination?

 

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17 OCT 2010, 3.30-5 p.m, Location: London

 

 

In Pakistan today – a diverse nation with almost 200 million people speaking nearly 60 languages between them – a new generation of authors writing in English has emerged.

 

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17 Oct 2010, 6.30-8 p.m , Location: London

 

The Complete Works promises an entertaining evening combining music with the written word. Curated by Nikesh Shukla and featuring some of the most exciting contemporary British Asian writers, this event will challenge your expectations of a literary night out.

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/83-+The+Complete+Works:+Storytelling+On+The+Round.html

 

 

 

17 Oct,2010, 5-6.30 p.m, Location: London

 

This event, ideal for teachers, early years workers and school librarians, explores the value of storytelling in developing children’s literacy though a live demonstration, workshop and panel discussion featuring professional storyteller Vayu Naidu.

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/57-+Tell+It+Like+It+Is:+The+Value+of+Storytelling+in+Developing+Literacy.html

 

 

 

18 Oct 2010, 6.30-9 p.m, Location: London

 

Historian and BBC presenter Michael Wood will take the audience on an exotic journey to what he calls “the last classical civilization to survive into the modern world”.

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/58-+Journey+to+South+India:+a+Window+on+the+Last+Classical+Civilisation.html

 

 

 

18 Oct,2010, 1-4 p.m, Location: London

 

Literature festivals are now an integral part of our cultural fabric and festival brands are becoming increasingly international, welcoming writers from around the world and providing a vital platform for new voices to be heard.

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/59-Breaking+the+Language+Barrier:+Festivals+in+Translation.html

 

 

 

19 Oct,2010, 4-8 p.m, Location: London

 

South Asian countries continue to be affected by battles both outside and from within. What effect has this had on a generation of writing? Can great literature thrive and new voices be found, and what impact do conflicts have on freedom of expression?

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/60-+Words+Without+Borders:+Literature+In+A+Time+of+Conflict.html

 

 

 

19 Oct,2010, 6-9 p.m, Location: London

 

This event examines how the rise of terrorism in the last 20 years has created fear leading to an era of curtailment of the freedom of

expression. Writer and broadcaster Kenan Malik, whose book From Fatwa to Jihad examines the Salman Rushdie affair, and journalist Shiv Malik explore multiculturalism.

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/61-+From+Fatwa+to+Jihad:+the+Culture+of+Offence+in+Britain.html

 

 

 

19 Oct ,2010, 8-10 p.m, Location: London

 

The Last Time I Saw Richard‘ is a radio documentary drama commissioned by BBC Radio 4, written and produced by Roger Elsgood and Willi Richards. It focuses on the life and murder of the Sri Lankan journalist, actor and political activist Richard de Zoysa in February 1990 by a Sri Lankan Government death squad.

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/62-In+the+Dark:+The+Last+Time+I+Saw+Richard.html

 

 

 

19 Oct,2010, 7-10 p.m, Location: London

 

This event will take a look at the relationship between the people of South Asia and two huge sporting occasions which have been brought to bear by former English rulers – and how that relationship plays out today.

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/63-+Cricket,+Commonwealth+and+Country.html

 

 

20 Oct,2010, 9-11 p.m, Location: London

 

Storyteller Vayu Naidu and renowned Jazz/Blues singer Cleveland Watkiss will take the audience to unexpected places, on an epic voyage to find love in all its forms, including Bhakti – the longing to belong eternally.

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/84-+Bhakti+The+Blues.html

 

 

20 Oct,2010, 9-1 p.m, Location: London

 

Two dynasties come together on stage in what promises to be a remarkable and unique evening in discussion with two prominent

descendants from India and Pakistan, Nayantara Sahgal and Fatima Butto. In India, Nayantara descends from the Nehru family,

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/85-Twin+Dynasties.html

 

 

21 Oct,2010, 8-10 p.m, Location: London

 

Indian-born performer Siddhartha Bose weaves a tale of love, chaos and addiction in the city… from Millennium eve in Manhattan to London’s East End via the urban surrealism of Mumbai. Blending poetry and theatre, Kalagora testifies to the shock of the new in a hybrid, globalised world.

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/86-+Kalagora.html

 

 

 

22 Oct,2010, 6.30-9 p.m, Location: London

 

Mushaira is a poetry symposium conducted in a centuries old tradition of the Indian sub-continent. Some of the UK’s leading poets will recite poetry in Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu with translations in English. Featuring Satyendra Srivastava, Niranjana Desai, Amarjit Chandan and Hilal Fareed.

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/87-+Mushaira:+A+Gathering+of+Poets.html

 

 

 

23 Oct,2010, 2-5 p.m, Location: London

 

This tutored workshop with celebrated Pakistan-born poet Moniza Alvi, offers a great chance to be inspired by the South Asian objects which form part of the British Museum and BBC Radio 4 series ‘The History of the World in 100 objects.’

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/69-British+Museum+–+Creative+Writing+Workshop+:+Poetry+Writing.html

 

 

23 Oct,2010, Location: London

 

This Storycraft workshop is inspired by the South Asian objects which form part of the British Museum and BBC Radio 4 series ‘The History of the World in 100 objects.

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/71-British+Museum+–+South+Asian+‘Storycraft’+workshop+.html

 

 

 

23 Oct 2010,5 p.m Location: London

 

This event looks at the exciting range of literary graphic novels and high-flying comics that are revisiting myth, history and addressing contemporary and social issues. Comic guru Paul Gravett and others discuss the current rise in this genre of literature.

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/68-Q+Books+–+A+Visual+Renaissance.html

 

 

23 Oct, 2010, 10.30-3 p.m, Location: London

 

This event will be tutored by well- known writers by Romesh and Gunesekera.  It is great chance to be be inspired by South Asian

literature.

 

For more details visit:http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/74-+Creative+Writing+Workshop:+Fiction+Writing.html

 

 

23 Oct 2010, 11.30-1.30 p.m, Location: London

 

This Storycraft workshop is inspired by the South Asian objects which form part of the British Museum and BBC Radio 4 series ‘The History of the World in 100 object

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/88-+South+Asian+‘Storycraft’+workshop+for+Children+and+Families+(1).html

 

 

 

23 Oct, 2010, 11.30-1.30 p.m, Location: London

 

This Storycraft workshop is inspired by the South Asian objects which form part of the British Museum and BBC Radio 4 series ‘The History of the World in 100 objects.’

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/89-+South+Asian+‘Storycraft’+workshop+for+Children+and+Families+(2).html

 

 

 

23 Oct, 2010, 3.30-6 p.m, Location: London

 

This Storycraft workshop is inspired by the South Asian objects which form part of the British Museum and BBC Radio 4 series ‘The History of the World in 100 objects.’

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/73-+South+Asian+‘Storycraft’+workshop+for+Children+and+Families+(3).html

 

 

 

23 Oct, 2010, 7-9 p.m, Location: London

 

This event looks at the exciting range of literary graphic novels and high-flying comics that are revisiting myth, history and addressing contemporary and social issues. Comic guru Paul Gravett and others discuss the current rise in this genre of literature.

 

For more details visit:http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/76-+A+Visual+Renaissance:+The+Rise+of+Graphic+Novels+and+Art+in+South+Asia.html

 

 

 

24 Oct, 2010, 7 p.m, Location: London

 

This event will look at the way in which popular South Asian cinema recasts a range of literature genres, from epics and classical drama, to colonial and contemporary novels. Writer and Asian Film Festival Director Lady Kishwar Desai, film academic Sharmishtha Gooptu,

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/66-Q+Books+–+When+Books+Meet+Cinema.html

 

 

 

24 Oct, 2010, 7 p.m, Location: London

 

Discover the folk tales and tribal art forms of India through storytelling, graffiti designs and folk art workshops.

 

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24 Oct, 2010, 7 p.m, Location: London

 

Discover the folk tales and tribal art forms of India through storytelling, graffiti designs and folk art workshops.

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/77-Tribal+Indian+Graffiti+Storycraft+Workshop.html

 

 

 

24 Oct, 2010, 7-9 p.m, Location: London

 

This event will look at the way in which popular South Asian cinema recasts a range of literature genres, from epics and classical drama, to colonial and contemporary novels. Writer and Asian Film Festival Director Lady Kishwar Desai, film academic Sharmishtha Gooptu.

 

For more details visit: http://indiansinlondon.net/events/viewevent/78-+When+Books+Meet+Cinema:+Bringing+Literature+to+Life+on+the+Big+Screen.html