Arun Jaitley will deliver the fifth lecture in the Oxford Indian Society’s ‘60 years of the Indian Republic’ Lecture Series’ on 30th June at 6 pm. Venue Lecture Room XXIII, Balliol College.
'60 Years of the Indian Republic' Lecture Series -- Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (H.E Talmiz Ahmad) on 'West Asia and Indian Diplomacy' -- 5 pm, 13th May (Thursday)
Mani Shankar Aiyar will deliver the inaugural lecture of the '60 Years of the Indian Republic' Lecture Series today (Monday, 22nd March - 5 pm, Lecture Room XI, Brasenose College).
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Past Events
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Utsav: The celebration |
Oxford based Kathak dancer-choreographer Anuradha Chaturvedi brings together an evening of enchanting Kathak works in a jubilant celebration of music, dance, poetry and literature. In a unique experimentation with narrative Kathak, William Wordsworth’s immortal poetry Daffodils is rendered dynamically through dance to the improvisation and narration of Oxford based musician Malcolm Atkins in “…a host of Golden Daffodils…”.
Framed with more traditional Kathak composition, this evening of exquisite works present a rare taste of both conventional and experimental narratives integrated seamlessly with intricate footwork patterns, technical nuances and sweeping physical movements. |
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Fresher's fair
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Fresher's party
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Welcome the Freshers with some delicious Indian snacks, conversations and music to make them feel at home. A great way to make new friends and get some useful tips and info from the old hands. |
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Talk by William Dalrymple: Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India Nissan Threatre, St. Antony's College, Woodstock Road map
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William Dalrymple is an internationally acclaimed writer of travel books and broadcaster. He will be talking about his new book, Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India. |
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Diwali Celebrations 14th Oct (Wed, Week 1) | 5:30 PM Exeter College Quad, Turl Street map
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Missing home this Diwali? Come join us at Exeter College for the celebrations: rangoli, fireworks, sweets and desi games!! Event Details: Entry fee: £1.50 per head (Free for Exeter College members) *This event is in collaboration with Exeter College. |
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Diwali Bop 16th Oct (Fri, Week 1) | 9:00 p.m. Thirst Lodge, Penny Farthing Place (Behind Westgate Centre) map
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The much awaited event of the term is here! Just as we'd promised, we are going to welcome the beloved festival of lights with so much "dhamaal" that we can guarantee you'll forget where you are. Be prepared for non-stop Bollywood music (like no where else in Oxford!), a well-stocked bar with some great deals, old and new desi dance numbers- overall a completely unforgettable evening. Please forward it to your friends, so that they don't miss out! Tickets will be sold at the door. We hope to see you all there to dance the night away! |
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Navratri - 'Dandiya raas' 23rd Oct (Fri, Week 2) | 7 p.m. Catholic Chaplaincy, St Aldates map
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Come celebrate with us one of the most awaited traditional dance festivals in India. We promise you an exuberant evening with foot tapping traditional beats and a chance to learn the traditional ‘Dandiya raas’ if it is your first time. *This event is in collaboration with Oxford HUM. |
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Eid Dinner 6th November Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy map |
Oxford University Pakistani Society and Oxford Indian Society invite you all to an evening of Eid celebration with mouth watering buffet consisting of non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes from the subcontinent, henna artists, music and other performances. |
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Bollywood Dance showcase & Part 13th Nov (Fri, Week 5) St. Antony's College, Woodstock road map
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The evening will start with some great Bollywood/fusion dance performances followed by a 'Bollywood party' where you can put on your dancing shoes and dance the night away on the most popular Bollywood and Bhangra numbers. |
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Evening of Indian Dance & Music 20th Nov 2009 Nehru Centre, London map
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Indian music and dance performances by OIS Dance troupe and other artists. |
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Talk by Chancellor Lord Chris Pattern 2nd Dec (Wed, week 8) | 5 p.m.
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Dousing the fire: Managing Identity Crisis and Violence in South Asia
Date: 05 June 2009
Time: 17:30 - 19:30
Location: Queen Elizabeth House, 3 Mansfield Road, OX1 3TB
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Movie Screening - Water
Date: 14 May 2009
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
Location: Thom Building, Department of Engineering, University of Oxford
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Malhaar 2009
Oxford Indian Society is proud to present to you the BIGGEST Indian cultural extravaganza in Oxford
Enjoy the fabulous performances and the scrumptious 3 course meal for ONLY
Oxford Indian Society - Debates
As part of an attempt to expand its range of activities, the Oxford Indian Society (OIS) has decided to organise an online debate, similar to the Oxford Union debates. The idea is to initiate interaction on topical issues and provide a public forum for articulation of views.
When : Starts 24th March, 2009
Where: Online !!!
We have started our opening debate focused on the Indian Parliamentary Elections this week and plan to keep the Indian politics as the theme for a month to come.
'Rang Barse' - Holi 2009
Get ready to get messy!!! This year we are going green and we will be playing Holi with Eco-friendly, herbal colours!!
* Have you ever played Holi with herbal colours?
* NO? Make sure you come to Merton-Mansfield ground this Saturday
* Learn and play traditional Indian games. Let the chaos begin! Run around, grab some colour and chuck it at your friends!
* If that's not enough to entice you... Gorge on your favourite mithai (sweets) or bop to the latest bollywood beats!
When : Saturday 7th March 2009, 2pm - 6pm
VENUE: Merton-Mansfield ground (near St Catherine's College)
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Don't stay home on a sunny Saturday afternoon... and if the rain decides to show it will only add to the fun!!
Splash @ Escape... Bollywood dance party
We bring to you an exciting event this week to get over your winter & work blues and homesickness, 'OIS DANCE SHOWCASE & BOLLYWOOD BOP' : an exciting evening of Indian dances and magical entertainment followed by a Bollywood bop. Come in bling and dance the night away!
When : Friday 6th March, 8pm onwards.
VENUE: Escape, High Street.
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Entry: 4 pounds.
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Please join the facebook group for this event for more details and to receive any updates.. Be sure to invite all your friends as this promises to be an amazing evening !
OIS Dance Showcase & Bollywood bop
We bring to you an exciting event this week to get over your winter & work blues and homesickness, 'OIS DANCE SHOWCASE & BOLLYWOOD BOP' : an exciting evening of Indian dances and magical entertainment followed by a Bollywood bop. Come in bling and dance the night away!
When : 30th January, Friday, 8:30 pm onwards.
Where: St. Antony's College, Oxford.
Entry: 5 pounds.
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We look forward to seeing you at this event!