Epic of the Persian Kings: The Art of Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Sat 11 September 2010 to Sun 9 January 2011
Mellon Gallery (13)
This autumn, a landmark exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum explores the monumental artistic legacy of one of the world’s greatest literary epics: the 1000 year-old Persian ‘Book of Kings’, or Shahnameh. (more…)
Time: 31 July 2010, 7:45pm
Place: Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank, London (more…)
Time: 21.06.10
12:15pm to 2:15pm
Place: Hong Kong
A Luncheon Discussion with Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament, Former Minister of State for External Affairs, India, Former Under Secretary-General, United Nations and Author.
International observers point to a coming Asian century that will be dominated by the economic strength and political power of China and India. Some suggest the success of Indian unity and democracy, and the recent surge in economic growth signal India’s imminent emergence as a global superpower.
However, deep divisions within Indian society, politics, economics and culture, coupled with threats from militant groups across the border, may destabilize the country. Dr. Shashi Tharoor will discuss India’s transformation, future prospects as well as potential influence in world politics. (more…)
Time: 30.04 – 19.09
Place: British Library
London
Open seven days a week : admission free (more…)
Time: 15- 20. 07. 10
Place: London, UK
This summer London Indian Film Festival is showing new films around London, including the Barbican centre: (more…)
Time: 30.06.10
6.00 p.m.
Place: Westbury Hotel, Mayfair
London, W1S 2YF (more…)
Time: 19.06.10
6.30p.m.
Place: 4a Castletown Road
West Kensington
London W14 9HE (more…)