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[email protected] Today's topics: * Film screenings condemning all forms of terrorism - 1 messages, 1 author http://groups.google.com/group/BM_discussion/t/b2230aca51081961?hl=en * Seminar on roots of terrorism - 1 messages, 1 author http://groups.google.com/group/BM_discussion/t/31790e956c32365c?hl=en ============================================================================== TOPIC: Film screenings condemning all forms of terrorism http://groups.google.com/group/BM_discussion/t/b2230aca51081961?hl=en ============================================================================== == 1 of 1 == Date: Mon, Jan 5 2009 10:53 pm From: "अभिजित Abhijit" Dear friend, Do join us for this important program. NAFRATON KE DAUR MEIN In the background of the terrorist attacks on Mumbai, Lokayat is organizing a two-day program of film screenings titled NAFRATON KE DAUR MEIN (IN THE TIMES OF HATRED) to condemn all forms of terrorism. *Venue:* Lokayat Hall, opp. Syndicate Bank, Law College Road, Near Nal Stop, Pune. *Dates:* January 10 – 11, 2009 (Saturday – Sunday) *Time:* 4 pm to 8 pm *Day 1: Saturday, January 10 * *1. Ram Ke Naam*: *Director Anand Patwardhan Duration 75 mins* On the motivations behind the VHP led campaign to destroy the Babri Masjid, which has led to religious riots in which thousands have died; and the efforts of secular Indians - many of whom are Hindus - to combat the religious intolerance and hatred that has seized India in the name of religion. Discussion followed by Tea break * * *2. Ayodhya Se **Varanasi** Tak: Shanti ke liye prarthana*: *Director Suma Josson Duration 60 mins* The film interviews priests of important temples in Ayodhya who criticize the demolition of Babri Masjid and the growth of communalism and gives historical facts of how Hindus and Muslims have lived in peace and harmony in India for the last many hundreds of years *3. Junoon Ke Badte Kadam* *Director Gauhar Raza Duration 33 mins* On the state backed communal riots in Gujarat of 2002. It explores the growing communal character of India nurtured and encouraged by powerful players resulting in a systematic demolition of India's secular character. *4. Chale Chalo* *Director Shyam Rajankar Duration 5 mins* A moving 5 minute music video calling for unity and peace. ** Discussion * * *Day 2: Sunday, January 11* *1. **America** **America* *Director K.P.Sasi Duration 5 mins.* A 5 minute satirical music video on America's notions of peace and liberty. *2. The Lost Generation* *Director Yuten Tachibana Duration 20 mins* On the world's biggest terrorist attack, the American bombing of Hiroshimaand Nagasaki, which killed more than one lakh people and the sufferings of the tens of thousands who survived to live a life of hell. *3. In Whose Interest* *Director David Kaplowitz (**USA**) Duration 27 mins* A documentary made in response to the events of September 11 terror attack on the USA, David Kaplowitz leads us on an eye-opening journey, to US military interventions in Guatemala, Vietnam, East Timor, El Salvador, and Palestine/Israel, and their devastating consequences for the people of these countries. *4. Rocks, Paper, Missiles* *Film by Paper Tiger TV (**USA**) Duration 17 mins* Explores the basis and history of the conflict in Palestine/Israel: Why is Israel the largest recipient of US aid in the world? Why are Palestinians throwing ROCKS at Israeli soldiers armed with bullets and MISSILES? *5. Children of **Iraq* *Film by "Filmmakers Against **War**, **UK**" Duration 10 mins* This film was shot in 2004 in Iraq, and graphically brings out the deathly impact of the US invasion of Iraq on Iraqi children. ** Discussion followed by Tea break * * *6. No More Bhopals* *Music Video Duration 8 mins* A music video by the famous Chennai based group THE BANNED to create awareness about the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. *7. Development at Gunpoint* *Director Pramod Gupta Duration 45 mins* On the heroic resistance of the people of Nandigram against the entire might of the West Bengal state machinery, resulting in a spate of horrifying violence, which included rape, torture and mass killings. *8. Myths and Facts about Salwa Judum* *Film by International Association of People's Lawyers Duration 20 mins* Visit of a team of lawyers from various countries on behalf of International Association of People's Lawyers to Chattisgarh to examine human rights situation there. Discussion In solidarity, Abhijit For LOKAYAT Contact phone: 942230 81 25 ============================================================================== TOPIC: Seminar on roots of terrorism http://groups.google.com/group/BM_discussion/t/31790e956c32365c?hl=en ============================================================================== == 1 of 1 == Date: Wed, Jan 14 2009 11:03 pm From: "अभिजित Abhijit" Dear friend, After the recent terror attack on Mumbai, the Indian ruling establishment has used it to brush all issues of local terrorism under the carpet. Not only that, they have used the terror attack to cement their ties with the world's biggest terrorist states, USA and Israel. Taking advantage of the shock created by the terror attack, they have passed yet another draconian anti-terror law very similar to POTA. LOKAYAT is organising a seminar to discuss these and other issues related to terrorism. It is a very important seminar in which some of the best activist intellectuals have agreed to participate. We are sending this invitation to you early so that you can plan and join us for this seminar. *SEMINAR:* *UNDERSTANDING THE ROOTS OF TERRORISM * *Speakers: * *Praful Bidwai *(journalist and political analyst, Delhi) *Prashant Bhushan* (renowned Supreme Court Advocate, Delhi) *Prof. Imtiaz Ahmad* (renowned political scientist, Delhi) *Date: *25 January, 2009 *Time: *10 am - 5.30 pm *Venue:* Lokayat Hall, Opp. Syndicate Bank, Law College Road, Near Nal Stop, Pune. Lunch will be served to all participants. We are proposing to keep a nominal registration fee of Rs. 25 towards expenses and lunch for all who wish to participate. I hope this is acceptable to all. As a follow up of this seminar, we are organising a *HUMAN CHAIN to CONDEMN ALL FORMS OF TERRORISM * *on the Republic Day, January 26, at SHANIWARWADA, PUNE from 10 to 11 am. * Do join us for this too, to show your solidarity to all oppressed of the world, who are heroically fighting back as the valiant Palestinians are doing. The LOKAYAT HALL has a limited seating capacity of 150. dO confirm your participation if you wish to attend just in case the hall overflows. It will also enable us to organise things better. in solidarity, -- Neeraj Jain "Mrudanga", Bldg No. 3A, Flat No. 7, Naad Brahma Society, Warje, Pune - 411 052 Ph. 94222 20311 अभिजित अ. मी. Abhijit M. Phone: +91 9422308125 ============================================================================== You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "BM_discussion" group. 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