Key events in Kerala today: Library conference, book festival and stadium inauguration mark Nov 2
Kerala events include a variety of cultural, literary, and professional gatherings across the state. From art exhibitions and book festivals to conferences and family gatherings, Kerala offers a diverse range of activities daily.
Kerala events include a variety of cultural, literary, and professional gatherings across the state. From art exhibitions and book festivals to conferences and family gatherings, Kerala offers a diverse range of activities daily.
Kerala events include a variety of cultural, literary, and professional gatherings across the state. From art exhibitions and book festivals to conferences and family gatherings, Kerala offers a diverse range of activities daily.
Kottayam
- Thirunakkara Bank Employees’ Society Hall: Snehaservam Global Trust annual general body meeting and family gathering. Inauguration by B. Gopakumar and AG Thankappan – 3:00 pm.
- Pariyaram SNDP Union Branch No. 1711: Women’s wing golden jubilee memorial hall foundation stone laying – by SN Trust Board member Preethi Nadesan – 10:00 am.
Thiruvananthapuram
- Kanakakunnu Palace: International Library Conference organised by the PN Panicker Foundation on the theme “The Role of Libraries in Social Empowerment.” Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Ministers V Sivankutty and R Bindu – 10:00 am.
- Press Club: 162nd birth anniversary celebration and award presentation of Dr. P Palpu, organised by the Dr Palpu Foundation. Ministers GR Anil, V Sivankutty, and Gokulam Gopalan – 3:30 pm.
- Thaikkad Ganesham: Bharatanatyam performance by Veena and Dhanya as part of the Surya Mela festival – 6:45 pm.
- Petta Sree Narayana Birth Centenary Memorial Hall: Dr P. Palpu Foundation’s birth anniversary celebration of Dr P. Palpu. Swami Sachidananda – 5:30 pm.
- Vailoppilly Samskrithi Bhavan Art Gallery: Art exhibition by child artists – 9:00 am.
- Fort Rajadhani Auditorium: Award presentation by the Sree Chithira Thirunal Memorial Centre for Music and Performing Arts. Minister V Sivankutty – 5:00 pm.
- Kizhakke Kotta Nayanar Park: Handicrafts exhibition and sales fair – 10:00 am.
Ernakulam
- Ernakulathappan Ground: Kochi International Book Festival – Programs organised by the Central Sahitya Akademi inauguration – 10:00 am; discussions – 11:30 am and 2:30 pm; valedictory session – 4:00 pm; seminar by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaath – 5:00 pm; Sopana Sangeetham – 6:30 pm; tribute to lyricist I.S. Kundoor – “Veena Paadum Eenamaayi” – 6:50 pm; song medley – 7:35 pm; Kaikottikkali – 8:15 pm.
- Hotel Mermaid, near Vyttila Hub: Family gathering of INVES, the organisation of retired naval personnel – 10:00 am.
- Elamkulam Prussian Blue Gaia Art Gallery: Art exhibition featuring works of 22 artists – 10:00 am.
- Hotel Grand Hyatt: National Convention of the Institute of Company Secretaries – various sessions – 10:00 am.
- Ernakulam Sangeetha Theatre: Screening of Paromita Vohra’s documentary “Working Girls”, organized by the Kerala Federation of Women Lawyers – 11:00 am.
- Durbar Hall Art Centre: “Estranged Geographies” art exhibition – 11:00 am.
- Ernakulam Town Hall: ISM District Conference – 9:00 am; inauguration by Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan – 11:30 am.
- Bolgatty Hotel Grand Hyatt: Inauguration of the Cardiological Society of India Kerala Chapter’s annual conference – 12:00 pm.
- Padivattom Janakeeya Vayanasala: Poets’ Meet – inaugurated by District Library Council member K.N. Lenin – 3:00 pm.
- Vennala Century Family Club: Release of writer MK Sumadevi’s short story collection “Aakashajalakangal” – 4:00 pm.
- YMCA, Chittoor Road: Keraleeyam cultural evening jointly organised by Ernakulam YMCA and Drishya Global Media – 4:00 pm.
- Carnival Square, Fort Kochi: Keraleeyam She Cyclathon – women’s bicycle rally inaugurated by V.D. Satheesan – 5:00 pm.
- Edappally Changampuzha Cultural Centre: Felicitation by Edappally Senior Citizens Forum – 5:00 pm; poetry reading by K.G. Mohanan and lecture by K.K. Nimmi – 6:00 pm; Malayalam songs and Thiruvathira performance – 6:30 pm.
- Kadavanthra Soyuz Library: T.J.S. George memorial lecture by Hariharanandanan – 5:00 pm.
Kozhikode
- Hotel Hi- Son Heritage: National Conference jointly organised by Befrienders Initiative India and Thanal Life Bridge Suicide Prevention Centre – 10:00 am.
- Kairali Vedi Auditorium: Presentation of the Perakka Books Literary Award to K.V. Mohan Kumar. Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri – 10:00 am.
- RP Mall, Cinema Screen 5: Screening of short films Stalemate and Face in Faces. Chief guest – filmmaker V.M. Vinu – 10:00 am.
- Puthiyara SK Pottekkatt Hall: All India Bank Employees Association District Conference inaugurated by AIBEA State General Secretary B. Ramprakash – 10:00 am.
- Eranhikkal Valiyathiruthi Puzhayoram Resort: Thekkayil family gathering – 10:00 am.
- S.K. Pottekkatt Cultural Centre: Lift inauguration by Mayor Beena Philip – 10:00 am.
- Elathur, along the Canoly Canal Road: Inauguration of the Elathur Mini Industrial Centre by Minister AK Saseendran – 11:00 am.
- Academy Art Gallery: Anto George’s art exhibition titled Phantasmagoria by the Shore of Longing – 4:00 pm.
- Edakkad Union LP School: Book launch of Pinkaazhchakal by Kunnathur Radhakrishnan. Mayor Beena Philip – 5:00 pm.
- Town Hall: Vayalar Ramavarma remembrance meeting. Address by Prof. KV Sasivarma – 5:30 pm.
- Kanjiravayal: Inauguration of works at Vengeri Mini Stadium by Minister PA Muhammad Riyas – 7:00 pm.