Upcomming discussions
Discussions take place at Martin Chautari every Sunday at 3 pm on Research and Politics related topics, every Tuesday at 5 pm on various topics and every Thrusday at 3 pm on Media related issues. Participation is open to all. Unless otherwise stated, all discussions take place in the Nepali language.
Aitbarey Discussion Series (Sunday)
20 July 2008 / 5 Asar 2065 Time: 3 pm
Topic: Stories of street workers.
Pundit: Street workers.
Regular Discussion Series of PASS Nepal (Monday)
21 July 2008 / 6 Asar 2065 Time: 3 pm
Topic: Society and Social Science: Disciplinary Limitations.
Pundit: Bhaskar Gautam, Researcher, Martin Chautari.
Mangalbare Discussion Series (Tuesday)
22 July 2008 / 7 Asar 2065 Time: 5 pm
Topic: Investment on Scientific Research in Nepal.
Pundit: Prof. Dr. Dayananda Bajracharya, former V.C., NAST.
Media Discussion Series (Thursday)
24 July 2008 / 9 Asar 2065 Time: 3 pm
Film@Chautari: Show and Discussion
Oliver Stone's Looking for Fidel (54 mins, 2004, USA)
About the Documentary
In spring 2003, following a wave of hijackings, three hijackers were arrested, tried and executed in Cuba. At almost the same time, the government also arrested, convicted and imprisoned more than 75 political dissidents (including several independent journalists) for as long as 25 years.
Looking for Fidel includes fascinating conversations between Stone and Castro about Cuban politics, human rights, Castro's succession, democracy and Cuba's future.
The story of Stone's film chronicle of Fidel Castro, which began in 2002 with a three-day encounter that resulted in the sympathetic documentary Comandante, concludes with a more critical follow-up in Looking for Fidel.
For further details please contact chautari@mos.com.np