[Reader-list] Conference on "Mumbai in Literature, Art and Film", Jan 8-9, Sophia College

[Chandni Parekh]

From: Sharanya Murali <sharanya.1012 at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Dec 27, 2009
Subject: Invitation for National Conference on Mumbai



Department of English,

Department of Mass Media

and
Sophia Centre for
Women's Studies and Development
SOPHIA COLLEGE
FOR WOMEN,
BHULABHAI DESAI ROAD ,
MUMBAI 400 026
Tel: 23512642,
23513280, Fax: 23513183



9th November 2009

Dear Friends,

The Departments of English and Mass Media, Sophia College, along with
the Sophia Centre for Women's Studies and Development are organising a
two-day National Conference on "Mumbai in Literature, Art and Film".

Mumbai has loomed large in the imagination of both Indians and
foreigners, both as physical reality and as metaphor. The fascination
she exerts has found expression in art, in fiction and poetry, in
films and in plays. The Spirit of Mumbai becomes the rallying-cry in
the wake of every catastrophe – and it is inevitable that Mumbaikars
would identify deeply with the theme.

The programme will span two days, and will include paper readings/
presentations by eminent academicians, well-known critics, and
creative artists. There will also be a panel-discussion during which
creative artists will speak about their engagement with Mumbai.

Dates: 8 th and 9th January 2010
Venue: Sophia Bhabha Auditorium, Sophia College Campus, Mumbai 400-
026
Registration: Rs. 300/-(for teachers and general public), Rs. 150/-
(for students)

Registration may be done in advance at Sophia Centre for Women's
Studies and Development, Sophia Campus, Mumbai 400 026 (Tel: 022
-23513280). Alternatively, you may register on the spot on 8th
January. However, if you could let us know that you plan to attend,
over the phone beforehand, it would help us to make the necessary
arrangements.

We look forward to having you with us at the Conference.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Margarida Colaco
Co-ordinator, Department of Mass Media

Dr. Shireen Vakil
Department of English

Dr. (Sr.) Ananda Amritmahal
Head, Department of English
Co-ordinator, Sophia Centre for Women's Studies and Development