Sivahari Nandakumar

Movies Round Table 2025: A Conversation for Film Lovers

Love movies? Love talking about them even more?  Join us for the Movies Round Table 2025 hosted by Movie club Samskara Germany, where movie lovers come together to discuss the films that shaped the cinematic experience of 2025.  Date: 15 March 2025Time: 6:30 pmVenue: Online From storytelling and performances to direction and memorable moments—let’s share our perspectives and celebrate cinema together! No language barriers, all are welcome.  Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/mtt-rbdu-fqs

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International Women’s Day: Samskara Germany Holds Thought-Provoking Panel Discussion

Samskara Germany marked International Women’s Day with a panel discussion on the theme “Unconscious Bias, Invisible Labour and Creative Freedom.” The discussion explored how subtle biases and often-unseen forms of labour influence women’s access to time, opportunity, and creative expression. The panel featured Dr. Sonya J. Nair, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of English at All Saints’ College, Thiruvananthapuram; Nina Nayar, financial consultant working on gender equality and financial inclusion; and B. R. Brahma Puthran, CEO of ALIVE and Partner at Puthran & Associates. The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session and was successfully conducted online, creating a meaningful space for reflection and dialogue within the Samskara Germany community.

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In Every War, We All Lose

War is often portrayed as a struggle between sides. But beyond politics and borders, the real cost is human. Families are torn apart, communities are fractured, and generations carry the weight of trauma long after the headlines fade. At Samskara Germany e.V., we believe peace is not passive — it is a conscious choice. A choice to protect civilians, to uphold dignity, and to place humanity above division. “In every war, we all lose” is a reminder that violence weakens us collectively. In an interconnected world, suffering anywhere affects us everywhere. We stand for dialogue over destruction.For empathy over polarization.For peace that includes everyone. Let peace be our loudest voice. Samskara Germany e.V. stands for humanity. Always.

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Women’s Day 2026: Unconscious Bias, Invisible Labour & Creative Freedom

Online Panel Discussion Date: 8 March , Time: 4 pm CET Bias decides who is taken seriously. Invisible labour decides who stays exhausted. This Women’s Day, we explore how these unseen forces shape women’s access to time, opportunity, and creative freedom. Be part of the dialogue. Dr Sonya J Nair Associate Professor and Head, Department of English, All Saints’ College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India is an academic, poet,editor and author. She specialises in the areas of gender and culture studies, women’s writing, postcolonial literature and Dalit studies. She is a sought after resource person and has addressed prestigious institutions in India and the USA. Nina Nayar Nina Nayar is a seasoned development consultant specializing in gender equality and inclusive finance, with a distinguished track record of advisory engagements with leading global institutions including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, DFID/UK, GIZ and KfW/Germany, AusAID, Swiss Development Cooperation, ActionAid, Save the Children, and CARE. B R Brahma Puthran Mr B. R. Brahma Puthran is a distinguished senior management professional with over 30years of global leadership experience across Strategic Management, Sales and BusinessDevelopment, Financial Management, Intellectual Property Rights, and Corporate Law. Date: 8 March , Time: 4 pm CET No registration needed, simply scan the QR code on the poster to join us on Google Meet. Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/kau-evkh-amf

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