Public Programmes and Collaborations
The House of Zaikanama participates in public conversations on food history through lectures, workshops, and collaborative programmes.
Recent activities include talks and workshops for schools and colleges, discussions with independent research groups, and collaborations with organisations working across culture and community engagement.
One recent collaboration explored the relationship between food, body, and cultural practice in partnership with an organisation working in sexual wellness and LGBTQ community outreach.
These programmes extend the research of the House beyond the archive and into public discussion.
IZAAR, ANTHROPIE, HANK NUNN INSTITUTE & THAT SASSY THING
Feb 2026
The courtesan's table — 19th century Delhi
An exploration of hunger, desire, and power at the courtesan's table in colonial Delhi. Part of a curated evening-length cultural programme including film, discussion, and music.
MAITREYI COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF
DELHI
Apr 2022
Eating India — plates and palates of the yore
Invited lecture at Istore — Swaad Itihas Ka, the History Department's annual festival at Maitreyi College.
THE NANI
MA PROJECT
Mar 2022
Food and history — in conversation
A live conversation on food, memory, and historical practice.
FARMHILL LEARNING
COMMUNITY
Dec 2021
The Great Food Talk — on ancient eating habits
An invited talk for Farmhill Learning Community — an inclusive neurodiverse community of children, parents, and teachers living and learning in a natural setting.
LEARNERS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & INSTITUTE
Aug 2021
In conversation with Aali Kumar
An exploration of hunger, desire, and power at the courtesan's table in colonial Delhi. Part of a curated evening-length cultural programme including film, discussion, and music.
SRIJAN
SCHOOL
Jul 2021
Food history & identity — Vimarsh lecture series
Inaugural lecture of Srijan School's Vimarsh series — a programme designed to encourage students to question stereotypes and engage with history through research and analysis.
MAITREYI COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY
OF DELHI
Mar 2018
Judge — food festival, Istoria History Department Fest
Judged the food festival at the History Department's annual fest during her tenure as Assistant Professor at Maitreyi College.