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HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 4 August 2025

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 4 August 2025

Hindustan Times3 days ago
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What: From Point to Infinity – Locutions in dot, line, and space Catch It Live on Monday, 4 August 2025.(Photo: Sanchit Khanna/HT)
Where: Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, 205 Tansen Marg
When: August 3 to 10
Timing: 11am to 6pm
Entry: Free
Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue & Violet Lines)
#CineCall
What: Train To Pakistan – Adapted from Khushwant Singh's novel
Where: The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road
When: August 4
Timing: 7pm
Entry: Free
Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium (Violet Line)
#TuneIn
What: ShubhWave – A Shubh Themed Fan Event
Where: Hard Rock Cafe, 1 Atma Ram Mansion, Connaught Circus, CP
When: August 4
Timing: 4pm
Entry: www.bookmyshow.com
Nearest Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk (Blue & Yellow Lines)
#JustForLaughs
What: Behen Ko Naman ft RJ Kisna
Where: Nojoto Creator Hub, PVR Anupam Complex, Saket
When: August 4
Timing: 8pm
Entry: www.bookmyshow.com
Nearest Metro Station: Malviya Nagar (Yellow Line)
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