Tamil Heritage Trust
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In her talk, Chitrakaavyam: Poetry Designed to Dazzle, researcher and
translator, Rajani Arjun Shankar will explore Sanskrit verses composed
over the past two millennia that showcase this extraordinary form of
poetic ingenuity. Some verses impose elaborate restrictions on the
letters or sounds that may be used; others can be arranged or
represented in visual patterns, adding another dimension to the meaning
of “Chitra” - “picture” or “wonder.” The talk will also explore intriguing examples from Tamil poetry.
The online Talk in English is at 5.30 pm IST on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 ...Read more
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In his talk "Lineside: The Origin and Legacy of Railways in Madras",
naturalist, photographer and heritage enthusiast 'Poochi' S
Venkataraaman explored the beginnings of the railway system and
showcased its evolution through vintage photographs and historical
snippets to help understand how the railways developed around Madras and
South India with interesting stories about the experiments and
innovations unique to Madras.
Online Talk in English at 5.30 pm IST, 1 Aug 2026 ....Read more
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"THT Indology Festival 2026", celebrating the theme of "Caves, Courts and Beyond: Painting Traditions of India"
June 11th through 16th, with 12 talks across six days. There are two
Online Talks every day starting at 5.30 pm. And they are free to watch ....Read more
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Between Legacy and Self: Becoming Maniam Selven - online talk by Subhashini Maniam
in English at 5.30 pm IST on 2 May 2026 ....Read more
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A Tapestry of Shared Voices: The Knit India Through Literature Project", Talk by Sivasankari
online Talk in English on April 4, 2026, 5.30pm ....Read more
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In the talk, Rediscovering Mumbai: The Salcette Exploration Project, Dr
Kurush Dalal shares his experiences in leading one of the largest urban
archaeology projects. He takes us through the team’s findings that date
back from over ten thousand years to medieval times.
The online Talk in English is at 5.30 pm IST on February 7, 2026 ....Read more
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Britain's Greatest Gift: The Life and Work of Sir William 'Oriental' Jones - Talk by Rangarathnam Gopu ...Read more
Tamil Heritage Trust - Talks 2025
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