TORNOS - India

The Polier and Gentil albums at the V&A - Susan Stronge
2021-04-23 17:30 - 18:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | ONLINE-ZOOM, India
Susan Stronge is a Senior Curator in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. She specializes in the arts of the Sikh and Muslim courts of the Indian subcontinent, and curated the award-winning 1999 exhibition, “The Arts of the Sikh Kingdoms.” Her books include Painting for the Mughal Emperor, Tipu’s Tigers and Bejewelled Treasures: The Al Thani Collection.
On 23 April Susan will be taking us through the collection in a Webinar that is a part of Alliance francaise’s Indo Shared culture promoted by Tornos for its patrons and followers. Do join us through the Zoom link below :-
https://zoom.us/j/99076806820?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 990 7680 6820Passcode: [REDACTED]

Talk: Claude Martin and the French in Awadh
2021-01-28 16:30 - 18:00 UTC
Tornos invites you to attend an Online (Zoom) Talk by Dr.Rosie Llewellyn-Jones MBE on the topic: “Claude Martin and the French in Awadh“. This talk is being hosted by Alliance française and open to Tornos patrons and guests.
Date & Time: Jan 28, 2021 / 04:30 PM India.
Zoom link : https://zoom.us/j/93214634781?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 932 1463 4781Passcode: [REDACTED]
About the speaker – Dr Rosie Llewellyn-Jones, MBE
Studied Urdu and Hindi at the School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London. Awarded a First Class Honours degree in 1973 and completed her PhD there in 1980 which was subsequently published as A Fatal Friendship: the Nawabs, the British and the City of Lucknow in 1985.
Rosie has written a number of books including Murshidabad, Forgotten Capital of Bengal (with Dr Neeta Das): Portraits in Princely India (published by Marg) and on the Uprising of 1857. She is the editor of Chowkidar, the journal of the British Association for Cemeteries in South Asia (BACSA) published twice a year.
Her biography of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah The Last King in India published in 2014 was a critical success in Britain and India. She has recently completed a book on Battlefield Lucknow for Harper Collins India to be published later this year and the final part of her trilogy on Claude Martin will be published as The Estate of Major General Claude Martin at Lucknow: an Indian Inventory next month.
Rosie visits the subcontinent as frequently as possible and was an invited speaker at a recent Jaipur Literature Festival. She is part time archivist at the Royal Society for Asian Affairs and was a Council Member of the Royal Asiatic Society. She was awarded an MBE in 2015 for services to British India studies.

Online Talk: Jean-Baptiste Gentil & Awadh
2020-11-05 17:15 - 18:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | ONLINE-ZOOM, India
ONLINE TALK by Prof.Dhir Sarangi of Centre for French & Francophone Studies, JNU, New Delhi.

Jean-Baptiste Gentil joined the court of Shuja-ud-Dula at Awadh, becoming the French Resident here. He also helped set up a battalion of French mercenaries who served Shuja-ud-Daulah. The battalion was disbanded after his death. While serving at Oudh, he purchased a large collection of objects of natural history, weapons, medals and manuscripts in many languages. When he returned to France he donated these collections to the royal library and museum. He also produced maps of the region and wrote on the history of the Moghul Empire. He was present at the battle of Buxar. He retired to France in 1778 and then died in Bagnols in 1799.

The Event will be presided by M. Emmanuel LEBRUN-DAMIENS (Counsellor for Cooperation & Cultural Affair), Embassy of France.

The Talk on the subject will be delivered by Prof.Dhir Sarangi of Centre for French & Francophone Studies, JNU, New Delhi.

Meet Prateek Hira of Tornos at ATM-Dubai
2020-06-29 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Prateek Hira will be hosting a meet & greet dinner in Dubai as a part of Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. With prior appointments and invites this company presentation may be attended. Tornos Destination Knowledge presentation will be followed by drinks and dinner.

Tornos' Knowledge Evening - 2020
2020-06-25 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London)
Our Annual ‘Knowledge Evening’ takes place at Taj St James’ Court Hotel in London. Topic awaited… The Talk/Presentation will be followed by Drinks & Dinner (EVENT STRICTLY BY INVITATION).
Watch a video from our last Knowledge Evening (2019) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH7W2SXSlJg

Talk : The Royal Party Arrives to Meet Queen Victoria by Prateek Hira
2020-05-09 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Prateek Hira will present through illustrations and explanations regarding the Royal Party that reached London to meet the Queen and discuss Wajid Ali Shah’s case.

Cooking Demo : Machli ka Dhoka
2020-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Coquina will organise a cooking demonstration of a very unique and almost extinct dish, ‘Machli Ka Dhoka’. This cooking demonstration will be followed by a tasting session.

Talk : Muharram of Lucknow
2020-04-04 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
A very unique way of Muharram mourning is in Lucknow. Jafar Mir Abdullah will deliver a talk about this mourning and explain how it is different than other places. This talk will be followed by evening tea.

Film : Story of India – BBC
2020-03-28 11:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
A detailed and an in-depth documentary ever developed on India is ‘The Story of India by BBC’. This will be showcased at the Tornos Studio over multiple tea/coffee breaks, ‘Aaloo-Puri’ lunch and finally a ‘biryani’ dinner.
Part 1 – Beginnings (1 hour) – 1100 – 1200 hrsPart 2 – The Power of Ideas (1 hour) 1200 – 1300 hrsPart 3 – Spice Routes and Silk Roads (1 hour) 1430 – 1530 hrsPart 4 – Ages of Gold (1 hour) 1600 – 1700 hrsPart 5 – The Meeting of Two Oceans (1 hour) 1730 – 1830 hrsPart 6 – Freedom (1 hour) 1900 – 2000 hrs
Tea Breaks after each part of the show while Lunch Break : 1300-1430 & Dinner Served at : 2000 hrs

Calligraphy Workshop
2020-03-21 15:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Calligraphy workshop will take you through the art of Calligraphy in Awadh. A lecture will be be followed by hands-on learning experience of animal calligraphy. Understand different instruments and their modern equals to take up this art as a hobby. Expert Calligrapher, Syed Azeem Haider Jafri will be happy to write names of the participants as certification.

Discussion : Tourism during CoronaVirus
2020-03-14 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
The discussion will be on the impacts of the dreaded CoronaVirus (COVID-19) on tourism industry. One of the worst in recent times this pandemic is ruining tourism. This discussion will focus on the effects and measures that can be taken to counter the ill-effects of this dreaded virus. A special emphasis will be laid on India in context to the spread of this virus.

Holi Celebration by Tornos
2020-03-10 10:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Tornos celebrates Holi in style. Join the festivities with Tornos.

Talk : Holi by Wajid Ali Shah in Awadh
2020-03-09 16:00 - 17:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
Wajid Ali Shah was the most secular ruler of all who ruled Awadh. Being a follower of Lord Krishna, festival of Holi held a special place and so we talk and discuss about the peculiar ways that this festival was (rather is) celebrated in Awadh. This talk will be followed by Holi essential snacks and beverages.

Film : Shatranj Ke Khilari by Satyajit Ray
2020-03-07 16:00 - 18:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
Shatranj Ke Khilari referred as Chess Players is a 1977 film by largely set in Lucknow and based on the period of British annexation of Oudh in 1856-57, where an obsession of two friends for chess has been projected. This causal fill show will be followed by High Tea.

Talk : Niche tour – a winning formula by Prateek Hira
2020-02-29 19:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
kkolThis talk is delivered by Prateek Hira and is aimed to help young travel entrepreneurs understand the in-thing in the trade and to help them shift focus from general to niche tour offering.

Shikara - Kashmiri Food Festival
2020-02-28 19:30 - 2020-03-08 22:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
Novotel organises a dinner buffet of Kashmiri Food Festival at ‘The Square’, Novotel – Lucknow.

International Street Food Festival
2020-02-28 19:00 - 2020-03-08 22:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Hotel Lebua organises International Street Food Festival. Take your taste buds around the globe as you savour specially created International cuisine at “1936” from 28th February to 8th March 2020. Table reservation may be made with Tornos on +91-522-2349472 / 2346965

Equestrian Display at La Martiniere
2020-02-26 10:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
La Martiniere boys hold an exciting Annual Equestrian Event. With special arrangements Tornos guests can attend this. This event will be followed by high-tea.

Wajid Ali Shah Festival - 2020 (Day 02/02)
2020-02-23 18:00 - 21:00 UTC
Tornos brings to you an opportunity to attend this most awaited calendar event of Lucknow. All Tornos guests get a free opportunity to attend this. http://www.tornosindia.com/wajid-ali-shah-festival-2020/

Wajid Ali Shah Festival - 2020 (Day 01/02)
2020-02-22 09:30 - 21:30 UTC

Demonstration : Kathak from Lucknow school
2020-02-15 16:00 - 17:30 UTC
Prateek Hira delivers a talk and interprets Kathak dance demonstration taking you back through the history of Kathak, its evolution and the uniqueness that makes the Kathak School of Lucknow the most superior among all schools of Kathak.

Walk : Ancient Indian City of Kaushambi
2020-02-15 09:30 - 14:00 UTC
Kaushambi was a very important town of ancient India. It lies on the banks of river Yamuna, only 60 kilometers from Allahabad (now Prayagraj) and finds mention in ancient Indian text of Puranas and Mahabharata. Kavita Gupta will be conducting this walking tour.

Talk: Story of Cawnpore by Prateek Hira
2020-02-08 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Prateek Hira in a powerful presentation will narrate the gruesome story of Cawnpore (now Kanpur) explains the turn of events and how Cawnpore alone shook the British Empire.

Talk : Types of Embroidery in Lucknow
2020-02-01 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Chikan and Zardozi embroidery is a vast subject and to understand these one requires an in-depth understanding. This talk gives an explanation of embroidery styles and how it impacts the social and economic scene of Lucknow.

Wajid Ali Shah Walk in collaboration with FabIndia
2020-01-26 14:30 - 16:30 UTC
Tornos & FabIndia join hands to promote heritage understanding in a local connect programme. Tornos will be conducting Wajid Ali Shah Walk starting from FabIndia store (Off Hazratganj), near hotel Gemini Continental. Pre-registered guests are welcome to participate in this walking tour. Registrations are open on FabIndia’s Facebook Events : https://www.facebook.com/events/829604197467664/

Republic Day Parade at La Martiniere
2020-01-26 07:30 - 09:30 UTC
Special seating for Tornos Guests to watch the Republic Day Parade at La Martiniere. One of the most fabulous calendar events of the college is its Republic Day celebration that showcases its military training and young boys put up a great show.

Film : Umrao Jaan
2020-01-18 15:00 - 17:30 UTC
Umrao Jaan, a period film made in 1981 was directed by Muzaffar Ali and stars Rekha as a lead character and dancer. The film is based on an Urdu novel and is considered to be the best to understand the life of a courtesan in Lucknow of the period when art and culture was at its peak.
A three hour private film show will be followed by a high tea at The Tornos Studio.

Live Kathak Interpretation by Prateek HIra
2020-01-17 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
Learn about Kathak, its origin and visualise the story behind the live performance. Enjoy a live Kathak Performance and live music in a private show.

Talk : Embroidery in Lucknow
2020-01-12 16:00 - 17:00 UTC

Cooking Demo : Labourers’ Cuisine
2020-01-11 19:00 UTC
