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THIS IS THE 46th Annual Report of the India International Centre for the year,

1st of February 2006 to the 31st of January 2007, which will be placed before

the 51st Annual General Body meeting of the Centre, to be held on the 30th of

March 2007.

The tenures of the existing members elected to the Executive Committee and

the Board of Trustees, from both the Individual and Corporate membership

segments, will conclude on the 31st of March 2007.

The Centre would like to place on record its gratitude to the two outgoing

Trustees, Smt. Justice (Retd.) Leila Seth and Dr R.K. Pachauri for the very

valuable contributions made by them towards the successful steering of the

policy and critical affairs of the Centre; and to Shri Inder Malhotra, Shri Vipin

Malik, Smt. Rajni Kumar, Cmde C. Uday Bhaskar, Dr S.M. Dewan and Dr Arvind

Pandalai, members of the Executive Committee, for the time devoted, and the

interest taken by them in important matters relating to the execution of policies.

The Board of Trustees unanimously elected Prof. M.G.K Menon to serve as

President for five years commencing the 1st of January 2007. The Trustees

placed on record their gratitude to Shri Sorabjee.

In the year’s national honours list 31 of the Centre’s distinguished members

were vested with Padma awards.

The Centre records the sad passing away of 52 of its members during the past

year. Some of them had been closely associated with important activities of

the Centre for many years, and their departure is a great loss.

2006-2007

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Programmes

From inception the Centre has been making its facilities available, free of

charge or at subsidized rates, to support activities of various organizations

which pursue objectives shared by the Centre. During the year under review

subventions amounting to Rs 52.05 lakhs were provided as against Rs. 48.12

lakhs in the previous year.

This year the Centre held 252 talks/discussions and seminars and 243 cultural

programmes, documentary and feature films and exhibitions. Details are in

Appendices I-VI.

At the outset the Centre would like to express gratitude to the convenors,

members of the Programme Planning Advisory Groups, as well as several

members of the Centre who initiated programmes and our collaborators who

helped us organize a very successful and lively set of programmes.

Festivals and Special Events

The IIC ExperienceTHE IIC EXPERIENCE 2006 was held from 6th -12th October. The core of the Festival

being the cultural events, this year the Festival opened with a Bharatanatyam

recital, ‘Adhbhuta: The Vision of Wonder’, by the celebrated dancer, Malavika

Sarukkai. The other events included a Hindustani vocal concert by Rajshekhar

Mansur, son of the legendary Mallikarjun Mansur; ‘Vadya Sammelanam’, a

concert of Carnatic Music by a 7-member women’s orchestra; ‘Uski Awaaz’ —

readings by women poets; a concert, ‘Under the Stars’, by the Indian Ocean;

‘Rohi Rang: Colours of the Desert’, a concert of Sufiana Kalam by the Mir

Singers of Bikaner; ‘Just Jazz!’ by the Babush Santana Quintet; and the finale,

an impressive premiere of a Manipuri dance drama, ‘The Throw of Dice’,

presented by Priti Patel and her troupe, Anjika.

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This year’s film festival was called ’Stardust Memories: An Encounter with

Old Friends’, which screened the films of Ingmar Bergmann (Sweden), Yasujiro

Ozu (Japan); Federico Fellini (Italy); Zoltan Fabri (Hungary), Majid Majidi

(Iran), Walter Salles (Brazil) and Shyam Benegal. Mr Benegal was also present

for a discussion with Shohini Ghosh.

The exhibitions held provided glimpses of India from three different epochs:

‘Mughal miniatures and mansucripts from the Raza Library, Rampur’ depicted

the exquisite, jeweled world of miniature paintings from the Mughal period;

‘Photographing India: Journeys with Raja Deen Dayal and Henri Cartier-Bresson’

portraying the India of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the years

following Independence.

In the Gandhi-King Plaza, the well-know ceramicist, P.R. Daroz, exhibited

‘Warriors’, giant pots glazed in greens, blues, grays with metallic overlaps

representing the helmets of samurai warriors. The exhibits measured over four

feet in height.

Each day of the festival presented a different cuisine ranging from the Nawabi

food of Rampur to the humble street food of Parathewali Gali in Delhi, as well

as French and Oriental cuisines.

Madhya Pradesh FestivalThe Government of Madhya Pradesh and the IIC organized a festival, ‘FROM THE

VERY HEART OF INDIA’, from the 24th to 27th of May to celebrate the 50th anniversary

of the creation of the state.

The festival included seminars on the artistic, musical and literary heritage of

Madhya Pradesh; feature films with a Madhya Pradesh connection such as:

Kumar Gandharva, Muhafiz, Ahilya Bai, Massey Sahib, Maqbool, Samar,

documentary films such as Asgari Bai, Sanshodhan and Beyond the Wheel.

The performances and music exemplified the incredible richness of the Madhya

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Pradesh heritage–the Maihar Band founded by Ustad Alauddin Khan; Meeta

Pandit of the Gwalior Gharana; Prahlad Singh Tipanya and his group of

Kabirpanthis; Kalapini Komkali, daughter and disciple of Pt. Kumar Gandharva;

the Gundecha Brothers; and a Kathak dance recital by Suchitra Harmalkar and

her group of the Raigarh Gharana.

The exhibitions included tribal and folk art, contemporary painting and sculpture

from the collection of Bharat Bhawan in Bhopal, a selection of plaster casts

from the State Museum; and a display of textiles and fabrics from Madhya

Pradesh.

Two dinners were organized: one was a selection of dishes from different parts

of Madhya Pradesh and the other from the erstwhile princely state of Sailana,

based on royal recipes from several Indian courts which the former Maharajas

had collected.

Meet Aparna Sen–A Retrospective of ThreeThree films by the acclaimed director, Aparna Sen, were screened at the end of

August. They were 36 Chowringhee Lane, Mr and Mrs Iyer and her latest

film, 15 Park Avenue. Since 15 Park Avenue deals with the issue of mental

health, IIC organized an exhibition entitled ‘Beyond the Cuckoo’s Nest’ in

collaboration with a Kolkata-based NGO, Anjali, which was inaugurated by

Justice Leila Seth, followed by a discussion on ‘Changing Mental Health Care

and Treatment in India’. The founder of Anjali, Ratnaboli Ray and Aparna Sen

were present after the screening of 15 Park Avenue for a discussion which

was chaired by Shohini Ghosh of Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi.

Remembering Mahatma GandhiTo commemorate the centenary of Gandhiji’s first satyagraha in Johannesburg

on 11th September 1906, the Centre, in collaboration with the NDMC, Gandhi

Peace Foundation and Working Group on Alternate Strategies, organized a

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special programme where the chief guest was Ms Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka,

Deputy President of South Africa. The programme included speeches and songs

by the choirs of Balwantrai Mehta Vidya Bhawan, Bluebells School, Leprosy

Mission and Springdales School. Ms Mlambo-Ngcuka planted an olive tree

sapling (Olea Africana) to mark the event. Shri S. Jaipal Reddy, Minister of

Urban Development , presided over the programme.

The India International Centre and the Sarvodaya International Trust organized

a programme on inter-faith songs by children from Springdales School, Mothers’

International, New Era Public School and the Sanskriti School to mark the

death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Nobel Laureate Bishop Desmond Tutu

was present on the occasion and planted the Olive sapling, in the Gandhi King

Plaza.

New InitiativesThe IIC received a generous grant from the former Cabinet Secretary, Shri B.G.

Deshmukh, to organize a lecture series on the theme of GOVERNANCE. The

inaugural lecture was delivered on 31st October by Shri Justice M.N.

Venkatachaliah, former Chief Justice of India on ‘Governance in India: Collapse

and Cure’. It is planned to hold at least one lecture a year.

THE EMINENT PERSONS LECTURES organized jointly by the Centre and the Institute of

Defence Studies and Analyses commenced in October with lectures on

‘Globalisation and Security’ by Shri Arun Shourie; ‘Environmental Change and

Security’ by Dr R.K. Pachauri; ; ; ; ; ‘Human Rights, Terrorism and Security’ by Shri

Soli J. Sorabjee. The series is intended to bring distinguished experts to speak

on various aspects of Security.

Japan Year in India 2007To mark the 50th anniversary of the Cultural Agreement between India and

Japan a year long series of lectures is being planned in collaboration with the

Embassy of Japan covering the interaction and exchange of knowledge between

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the two countries over centuries, looking at religion, language, sea-routes,

literature, philosophy, traditional dance and music, calico and Japanese dyeing

techniques, socio-political linkages and IT. The first lecture was delivered by

Mr. Kosei Morimoto, Chief Abbot of Todaiji Temple, Nara, who spoke on ‘Todaiji

Temple and Bodhisena’.

Seminars/Talks/DiscussionsTHE INDEPENDENT INDIA lecture series was initiated last year in collaboration with

the New India Foundation in Bangalore. Distinguished experts have delivered

authoritative lectures on various facets of post-Independent India. This year

there were 7 lectures: ‘Mapping an Elusive Terrain– Literature in a Fluid Society’

by Prof. Meenakshi Mukherjee; ‘The Northeast since Independence’ by Shri

Udayon Misra, Dibrugarh University; ‘Urban Crisis in Contemporary Bombay

Cinema’ by Dr. Rajani Majumdar, JNU; ‘Sports since Independence’ by Sharda

Ugra, India Today; ‘India’s Environment 1947-89: Politics, Society and Nature’

by Mahesh Rangarajan; ‘India’s Foreign Policy since Independence’ by C. Raja

Mohan; and ‘Science since Independence’ by Dr Dhruv Raina, JNU.

A couple of lectures are left before the series is concluded and it is hoped to

publish the lectures in various issues of the IIC Quarterly.

A monthly series entitled PUTTING IDEAS FIRST, is being organized with the Craft

Revival Trust. This initiative brings together experts and NGOs in the field of

craft to exchange ideas and create an on-going dialogue. Presentations by

experts are followed by informal discussions and have covered the ‘Craft

Heritage of Kashmir’, ‘Impact of Liberalisation on Crafts-Case Study of Threat

to Varanasi Weavers’; ‘Multiple Perspectives on Bharatanatyam’; ‘Credit Flow

to the Handloom Sector’; ‘Ornament in Traditional Indian Architecture’;

‘Rafoogari of Najibabad’; ‘Conduct and Commerce of Art Today, with Special

Reference to Indian Music’; ‘Textile Heritage with the Sari as the Main Focus’;

and ‘Rejuvenating Crafts: The Kala Raksha Vidyalaya Response’.

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FOCUS ON DELHI. A new series of lectures focusing on Delhi opened in August

with Shri Khushwant Singh’s talk on ‘My Father, the Builder’. Organized in

collaboration with the Attic and INTACH this bi-monthly series had nine

talks: ‘Discovering the Ancient in Modern Delhi’ by Prof. Upinder Singh;

‘Reflections on the Past and Present of Sufi Shrines in Delhi’ by Prof. Sunil

Kumar; ‘Nehru’s Delhi – Post Independence Architecture in Delhi’ by Shri K.T.

Ravindran; ‘Avenue Trees for the Imperial Capital’ by Shri Pradip Krishen;

‘Common Birds of Delhi and Some Interesting Visitors’ by Smt Sheila Chhabra;

‘City Makers and City Breakers’ by Shri Dunu Roy; ‘Delhi’s Kots and Sarais –

History as Reflected in Toponymy’ by Narayani Gupta; ‘The Last Mughal:

Eclipse of a Dynasty’ by Mr. William Dalrymple; ‘Zubaan-i-Dilli: From Amir

Khusrau to Radio Mirchi’ by Prof. Alok Rai. The series has proved to be very

popular.

Two on-going series with the Foundation for Universal Responsibility of HH

The Dalai Lama are TO SERVE and THE CULTURE OF BREATH.

TO SERVE presents the work of NGOs that make a difference to society and in

these programmes the Centre presented Adarshila Shikshana Kendra, which

deals with education for the oppressed; Srijan, which helps women and children

to develop vocational skills; Association for Learning Performing Arts and

Normative Action, which works in East Delhi; Ms Snehlata Shrikhande of

Pune, who deals with urban solid waste management; Udayan Care, dealing

with group foster care; Ven. Tenzin Palmo who spoke on the emerging female

voice in Buddhism; and Smt. Malati Chibber, on voluntary blood donation as a

community service.

THE CULTURE OF BREATH series looks at the techniques of breathing in different

traditions. This year there were lecture/demonstrations by Prof. Wali van

Lohuizen (Sufi); Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar (Dhrupad); Dharmacharya Shantum

Seth (Buddhism); Kriya Yoga and Breath by Swami Kriyananda of Ananda;

Movement Mandala; The Use of Breath, Imagery and Mudras in Dance by

Navtej Singh Johar; Svara Yoga by R.K. Palhan.

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A new series commenced in November: YOGIS: THE MYSTIC MASTERS, a monthly

series of lectures and films on yogis/yoginis of different traditions, to

comprehend and assimilate the visions of these great masters. Two or three

evenings of each month are devoted to this programme and so far two ’Yogis’

have been presented: St. Francis of Assisi and the Tibetan mystic, Milarepa.....

The reconstituted Programme Planning Advisory Groups met during the year

and several programmes included below were initiated by them.

Economics and DevelopmentThe annual seminar, Mid-Year Review of the Indian Economy 2006-07 was

presented by Surjit Singh Bhalla of Oxus Research and Investments. The

discussants were Shubhashis Gangopadhyay of the India Development

Foundation and Shri Omkar Goswami of Corporate and Economic Research

Group.

The seminar was chaired by Shri Suman Bery, Director General, National

Council for Applied Economic Research. This programme has, since 2001,

been organized in collaboration with the Malcolm and Elizabeth Adiseshiah

Trust, Chennai, whose generous grant enables IIC to organize the seminar and

publish the proceedings every year.

A very popular programme was ‘An Afternoon with Amartya Sen’. Based on a

book edited by Bina Aggarwal, Capabilities, Freedom and Equality: Amartya

Sen’s Work from a Gender Perspective, this discussion featured presentations

by Justice Leila Seth, Bina Aggarwal and Amartya Sen and was followed by a

conversation between the renowned Prof. of Law and Ethics, Dr Martha

Nussbaum and Amartya Sen on the fundamental concept of freedom. The

programme was organized in collaboration with Oxford University Press and

the International Association for Feminist Economists.

Talks were held on ‘Budget 2006’ by Shri Bishwajit Bhattacharyya; ‘Competition

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Matters: Perspectives of a Practitioner’ by Prof. Alan Fels, Dean of the Australia

and New Zealand School of Government; ‘Growth and Poverty Reduction: Is

the Glass Half Full or Half Empty’ by Montek Singh Ahluwalia.

In September a programme of six lectures/discussions with three of Delhi’s

leading think tanks — Indian Council for Research in Economic Relations,

National Council for Applied Economic Research and National Institute of

Public Finance and Policy — were initiated. So far a discussion on ‘The Doha

Round ‘and a talk by Prof. Deepak Lal on ‘China and India—Whither the Two

Giants’ have been held.

EnvironmentFREEDOM FROM HUNGER. Last year the Centre for Environment and Food Security

and the IIC had initiated a lecture series on Freedom from Hunger. Five lectures

have already been held as follows: ‘Globalisation and the Farming Crisis’ by

Dr Devinder Sharma, Food and Trade Policy Analyst; ‘Water—Understanding

the Crisis’ by Shri Ramawamy R. Iyer, commentator on water; ‘Genetic

Engineering and the Future of Indian Farmers’ by Dr Suman Sahai of Gene

Campaign; ‘Distress in Rural Economy’ by Shri Prem Shankar Jha, senior

columnist and journalist; and ‘Redefining Poverty’ by Shri Mohan Guruswamy,

Centre for Policy Alternatives.

A monthly series, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT COMPRISING DISCUSSIONS, talks and film

screenings commenced some years ago in collaboration with an NGO, Toxics

Link. A film festival, QUOTES FROM THE EARTH presenting recent documentaries

which deal with environmental issues was started in 2004 and is held every

two years. This year the 3-day festival was held in November. The monthly

programmes covered: ‘E-waste’; ‘Bird Flu’; ‘Health’; ‘Delhi’s Water Problems’;

‘Climate Change’; ‘Water Birds’; ‘Right to Information Bill’; ‘Is time Running

out for the Tribal Cultivators of Jharkhand’; and ‘Delhi Winter turns Gloomy’.

The annual Howard Memorial Lecture which the Centre organizes in

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collaboration with Navdanya is now in its seventh year. This year’s focus

was ‘Women Shaping the Future of Food’ and the speakers were Ms Renate

Kunst, Leader of the Green Party in Germany, Ms Caroline Lucas, Member of

the Green Party in the European Parliament and Ms Judy Wicksm, Founder of

the White Dog Café, the first café in the US to serve organic food. As was the

case in the past, the lecture was followed by an organic food dinner for

members of the Centre.....

Other programmes included a talk/discussion on ‘Ecological Security: The

Foundation of Sustainable Development’ by Dr Jeffrey A. McNeely, Chief

Scientist, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). This was

preceded by the release of the IIC book, Ecological Security: The Foundation of

Sustainable Development by Prof. M.G.K. Menon. The book, edited by Shri

Samar Singh, is based on a lectures series organized by the IIC and the

Foundation for Ecological Security.

Mr. Sunand Prasad, eminent architect and the first Asian President elect of

The Royal Institute of British Architects spoke on ‘The Challenge of Climate

Change: The Role of Architecture and Urbanism’. There was a presentation on

‘Hadadwa Ahar and the Pyne System of Flood and Irrigation Management’.

EducationThe IIC-NCERT lecture this year was ‘The Battle for Schools – The Struggle of

the Poor for their Entitlement to Education’ by Prof. Shanti Sinha, Director,

M. Venkatarangalaya Foundation, Secunderabad and a Magsaysay Awardee

for Community Leadership.

Another lecture arranged in collaboration with the National Council for

Educational Research and Training was the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Lecture

by Prof. Christopher Winch of King’s College, London, on ‘Individual Citizens

or Workers: The Scope and Limits of School Based Educational Reform’.

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A seminar on ‘Education for Children in Difficult Circumstances’ was addressed

by Ms Annie Koshi, Principal of St. Mary’s School, Janaki Rajan of Jamia

Millia Islamia, Rukmini Banerjee of Pratham and Shri Amit Kaushik of UNDP.

Shri Vinod C. Khanna chaired the session. The seminar covered the work done

by schools, both private and municipal, the voluntary sector and the

government in dealing with elementary education for children from

economically disadvantaged groups.

Other topics held were: ‘Moral Education, Value Education in a Global World’

by Edwin Zappe; ‘Four Educational Riddles’ by Prof. Krishna Kumar; and the

Rosalind Wilson Memorial Lecture by Smt. Justice Ruma Pal on ‘Primary

Education and the Law’; ‘Harmonising Donors, Lenders and National Education

Policies and Priorities: The Mauritius Experience’ by Mr. Armoogum Parsuramen,

Secretary to the Executive Board of UNESCO and former Mauritius Minister of

Education.

HealthA new series of lectures on COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE was initiated this year.

Talks have been held on ‘Homeopathy’ by Dr Mohammed Qasim; ‘Ayurveda’

by Dr P.R. Ramesh of the Arya Vaidya Sala; ‘Unani’ by Dr Syed Mohammed

Arif Zaidi, Jamia Hamdard; ‘Reflexology’ by Ms Namita Unnikrishnan;

‘Nadpariksha’ by Vaidyacharya Dr J.R. Raju of the Maharishi Ayurveda

Arogyadham; and ‘Acupuncture’ by Dr Raman Kapur.

Other topics covered were: ‘Modern Advances in Eye Care of the Aging Eye’

by Dr Rishi Mohan; ‘Acupressure’ by Dr A.K. Saxena; ‘Prevention of Hearing

Disability’ by Dr R.N. Narang; ‘The Politics of Disease’ by Dr Mika Aaltola;

lectures and discussions to mark World Hypertension Day, World Alzheimer’s

Day and World Heart Day; ‘Heart Attacks: A Lifestyle Malady’ by Dr O.P.

Yadava; ‘Yoga for all Ailments’ by Smt. Bijoylaxmi Hota; ‘You and Your Liver’

by Dr Shiv Kumar Sarin; and a discussion on ‘Antibiotics-The Vanishing

Miracle’.

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To mark the centenary of Sigmund Freud the Embassy of Austria and the

University of Delhi, in collaboration with IIC, organized a public lecture and

seminar on Austria-India. Talks held were on ‘Psychoanalysis: On Forgetting

and Not Being Able to Forget’ with two speakers from the University of Vienna,

Dr Eveline List and Dr Bettina Reiter and two from Delhi University, Dr Mallika

Akbar and Dr Ashok Nagpal.

History and ArchaeologyIIC played host to an international seminar on ‘Memory as History: The Legacy

of Alexander in Asia’ organized by JNU and the University of Sydney. Scholars

from Australia, USA, Greece, France, UK and India participated in the seminar

which looked at the whole legend/romance of Alexander the Great, that

flourished in the traditions of both Europe and Asia.

The talks at the Centre focused on ‘Conserving Mughal Garden Waterworks’

(the focus was on Shalimar Gardens in Lahore) by Prof. James L. Westcoat of

the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; ‘Baburnama: Its Relevance to

Contemporary India and Pakistan’ by Mr. Dilip Hiro; ‘Chinese Porcelain – India

and the Western World, 8th to 15th Centuries AD’ by Dr John Carswell, an

expert on Chinese ceramics; ‘Underwater Archaeology: Post Tsunami

Excavations at Mahabalipuram’ by Dr Alok Tripathi; ‘Penance and Punishment:

Marking the Body in Criminal Law and Social Ideology in Ancient India’ by

Dr Patrick Olivelle of the University of Texas, Austin; ‘Recent Excavations at

Sanauli (Haryana): A late Harappan Necropolis’ by Dr Dharam Vir Sharma

who is currently in charge of the excavations; ‘The Queen’s Stepwell at Patan’

by Dr Kirit Mankodi, art historian; ‘Wit and Humour in Colonial India—

Analysing Cartoons’ by Prof. Mushirul Hasan; ‘The Tamil Jaina Community in

the History of Tamil Nadu-A Question of Identity and Negotiating Spaces’ by

Ms Uma Maheshwari, a journalist who is currently doing research on this

subject; ‘The Complete Taj Mahal and the Riverfront Gardens of Agra’ by

Dr Ebba Koch, the well known Mughal art historian; two talks by Dr Shereen

Ratnagar on ‘Egypt: Introduction to the Personality of an Ancient Civilisation’;

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and ‘One Man and his Army, Netaji Bose 1943-1945’ by Prof. Sugata Bose,

chaired by Prof. Chris Bayly.

‘On Hallowed Ground: Aftermath of the Uprising, 1857’ was an exhibition of

rare 19th century photographs and reprints from the Alkazi Collection

of Photography, but also included selections from the Nicholas Tressider

(1818-89) Felice Beato (1825-1910) and Samuel Bourne (1834-1912)

collections.

The Uprising of 1857 has been perceived through texts and official documents

relating to events that surrounded the bloody encounter between the British

and the Indian sepoys. The exhibition extended the boundaries of what is

known of these encounters through the use of contemporary photographs

that illustrated the afterlife and ‘memorialisation’ of the main centres of Delhi,

Lucknow and Kanpur. As part of the exhibition three lectures were delivered

by the following historians: Prof. Shahid Amin, Prof. Nayanjot Lahiri, and

Shri Shuddhabrata Sengupta of The Sarai Programme at CSDS.

International AffairsArising from the success of a discussion held on ‘Latin America: The Re-

emergence of the Left and Implications for India’, GRULAC (Group of Latin

America and the Caribbean) proposed a series of talks focusing on Latin

America and the Caribbean to be delivered by their Ambassadors based in

Delhi. The series, planned for the first Wednesday of each month, commenced

in July 2006 and have covered the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Cuba,

Mexico, Panama, Brazil and Chile. The series has evinced much interest and

has been an excellent initiative to create a regular space for a dialogue with

this region.

Other lectures held covered a range of subjects: ‘Whither Iraq—Reflections on

Nation Building’ by Prof Nadia al-Baghdadi, Central European University,

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Budapest; ‘Unraveling the Mind of China’ by Shri Ravi Bhoothalingam; ‘Ethiopia,

Africa’s India’ by Mr. Come Carpentier, Convenor, World Affairs, a journal of

international affairs; ‘East Asia and Asia Pacific: Competing or Complementary

Regionalisms’ by Paul Evans of the Asia-Pacific Foundation, Canada;

‘Challenges of India’s Foreign Policy towards the Balkan’ by Shri Shashank,

former Foreign Secretary; ‘India Engages with the World’ by Shri K.S. Bajpai

(Prem Bhatia Memorial Lecture), former Indian Ambassador; ‘Nepali Peace,

Nepali Democracy’ by Mr. Kanak Mani Dixit, South Asian journalist; ‘The End

of Oil’ by Sudha Mahalingam, Centre for Policy Research; two talks focusing

on West Asia — ‘Lebanon’ by Ms Seema Mustafa, Asian Age and ‘Iran’ by

Siddharth Varadarajan; and ‘Market Globalisation and Democracy: EU and

India’ by Ms Emma Bonino, Italian Minister for International Trade and

European Affairs.

Discussions were held on ‘Sri Lanka on the Edge’; ‘Indo-US Relations Post

Bush Visit’; ‘Sri Lanka–What Next?’; and on Carlos Ramirez Faria’s book : The

Downsizing of America; ‘Regional Integration: India/South Asia, Poland/

European Union’.

The annual IIC and Association of Indian Diplomats seminar was held in

February on ‘Economic Diplomacy’. Distinguished economists presented papers

and the seminar was inaugurated by Shri Abid Hussain. The proceedings

have been published by Konark Publishers.

In collaboration with the Indian Council for South Asian Cooperation the Centre

organized an international seminar on ‘A Creative Conceptualisation of

Cooperation in our Region’. Delegates from Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri

Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Thailand participated.

Seminars were held on ‘Nepal: Monarchy Muddling Through’ and ‘Stabilizing

the India–Pakistan Peace Process’.

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MediaThe Media Foundation annual Chameli Devi Award function was held in

March and this was followed by a discussion on ‘The Right to Information:

Six Months After’. The speakers were Shri Wajahat Habibullah, Smt. Shailaja

Chandra, Smt. Anjali Bhardwaj and Smt. Aruna Roy.

Politics and GovernanceThe Centre for Civil Society, in collaboration with the Centre, organized monthly

discussions entitled PUBLIC EYE ON PUBLIC SERVICES, covering issues that are relevant

to the daily life of citizens. Topics covered include ‘Delhi’s Budget’; ‘Demolition:

A Better way to Urban Planning’; ‘Role of RWAs in Communities in Water

Management’; ‘Water Reforms’; ‘State, Community and Markets’; ‘Police in a

Democracy: Accountability, Transparency and Effectiveness’. The discussions

brought together experts, NGOs and officials to debate these vital issues.

DEBATING RESERVATIONS were a series of discussions which attempted to take a

relook at the policy, its efficacy and impact and whether reservation has

worked and worked for all. The discussions held were: ‘Revisiting Mandal’;

‘Mandal II- The Current Debate’; ‘Left out in the Cold: Muslims, Dalit Christians

and Women’.

Other programmes included a Seminar on ‘Delhi and Urban Development’ in

collaboration with INTACH and inaugurated by Shri Jagmohan, former Minister;

and ‘Urban Actors, Policies and Governance in Four Indian Metropolitan Cities’

in collaboration with the Centre de Sciences Humaines.

Talks focused on: ‘New States for a New India? Critical Appraisal of the Creation

of Chhatisgarh’ by Dr Samuel Berthet; ‘The Rationale for a Universal Declaration

of Human Rights’ by Prof. Arvind Sharma; ‘Is the United States a Southern

Nation?’ by Prof. Ira Katznelson, President of Columbia University; ‘Isaiah

Berlin: An Opponent of Absolutism’ by Prof. Ramin Jahanbegloo; ‘Constituting

Identity: Lessons from the Indian Experience’ by Prof. Gary Jacobsohn;

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‘Democracy at Work’ by Smt. Aruna Roy (Durgabai Deshmukh Memorial

Lecture); ‘Is Democracy Exportable?’ by Lord Bhiku Parikh (collaboration with

Institute of Integrated Learning & Management); ‘Cosmopolitanism and

Tolerance’ by Prof. Stan van Hooft; ‘The Lakshanas of a Civil Servant’ by Shri

Krishnswamy Rao Sahib; ‘Nations Matter: The Limits of Cosmopolitanism’ by

Prof. Craig Calhoun; and ‘Rethinking Islamism’ by Lord Meghnad Desai.

Discussions focused on: ‘Recent Supreme Court Judgment on Dissolution of

Bihar Assembly’; ‘Corruption in Public Life—Ways and Means of Eradication’;

‘Police Role Within the Criminal Justice System’; ‘Conflict of Jurisdictions in

Inter-parental Child Custody Disputes’; ‘Reservations’; ‘J&K, Myth Reality and

Perspectives’; and ‘Cultures of Democracy’.

SecurityThe programmes organized in this area focused on nuclear policy and terrorism

and they included: ‘Can Nuclear Proliferation be stopped? The Case of North

Korea and Iran’ by Gary Samore of the MacArthur Foundation; ‘Human Security-

Incoherent Concept of Policy Template’ by Prof. Ramesh Thakur, UN University,

Tokyo; ‘Missile Defence–Current Status in the US and Prospects for India’ by

Prof. T. Postal of MIT; ‘The Changing Politics of Peace and Security: What

Place for the United Nations in an “Asian Century”?’ by Mr. Jeffery Laurenti,

Century Foundation, New York; ‘Sri Lankan Peace Process: Challenges and

Opportunities’ by Prof. Gamini Lakshman Peiris, the Chief Negotiator in the

Sri Lankan Government’s Peace Process; ‘Weapons of Terror: Freeing the World

of Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Arms’ by Hans Blix, Chairman, WMDC;

‘Recent Developments in Jammu and Kashmir’ by Shri N. N. Vohra, Special

Representative of the Government of India for the J & K Dialogue; ‘US Elections:

Implications for July 2005 Agreement’ by Ashley Tellis.

Discussions were held on C. Raja Mohan’s book, Impossible Allies: Nuclear

India, United States and the Global Order; ‘Left Wing Extremism’; ‘Whither

Internal Security?’; ‘Indo-US Nuclear Deal’; ‘Issues of the Northern Area, the

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Balochistan crisis and India-Pakistan Relations’ by Farooq Hassan; and ‘‘‘‘‘India-

US July 2005 Agreement: Review and Prospects’.

Two closed seminars on ‘Internal Security’ were held in collaboration with

the Institute for Conflict Management. Issues of security pertaining to Jammu

and Kashmir and the Naxalite problem were discussed by a small group of

experts.

Social Issues/SocietyThe Centre was fortunate to present lectures by Lord Bhiku Parikh ‘Exploring

India’s Identity’ and by the distinguished sociologist, Prof. Nathan Glazer, on

‘Integrating Immigrants: The American Experience and the European

Experience’.

Dr Shirin Ebadi who won the Nobel Peace Prize for her work on women, spoke

at the Centre on ‘Gender Discrimination and Sex Trafficking’. This programme,

which was in collaboration with Apne Aap Women Worldwide, was chaired

by Dr Syeda Hamid, Member of the Planning Commission.

The Slovenian social worker, Marija Sres, spoke on her work with the Adivasi

women of North Gujarat. She was in conversation with Smt. Sonalbehn Shukla

of the Vacha Women’s Resource Centre in Mumbai. Ms Sres has worked in

Gujarat for the last thirty years and is the recipient of the Gujarat Sahitya

Akademi award for her book written in Gujarati, Girasma ek Dungri (To Survive

and to Prevail). A film on her heritage work in the Gujarat Adivasi Cultural

Festival was also screened.

Other discussions included ‘Social Science Perspectives in Combating Abuse

and Crime against Older Persons’; to mark the SAARC Day of the Girl Child a

colloquium was held on ‘The Girl Child: Plans and Portrayals—Seeking a

Culture for Change’.

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Science and TechnologyThe Centre hopes to initiate more programmes on popular science and so far

there have been talks on ‘The Indo-US Nuclear Deal–A Tutorial for Non Experts’

by Prof. R. Rajaraman of the Centre for Physical Sciences, JNU; ‘Changing

Science and Technology Landscape’ in India by Prof. R.A. Mashelkar, Director

General, CSIR; ‘2006 Nobel prizes in Natural Sciences: What are they about?’,

three lectures by Dr Dinakar Salunke (Chemistry), Dr Sunil Mukherjee (Medicine)

and Dr Sanjay Jain (Physics). This programme attracted the interest of schools

and it was suggested that more discussions on popular science be held which

could be aimed exclusively at schools.

The on-going lecture series in collaboration with the National Institute of

Science Technology and Development Studies, DIMENSIONS OF SCIENCE series held

lectures on ‘The Science of Religious Festivals’ by Prof. Rajesh Kochhar; ‘Brain

and Consciousness’ by Dr Shohini L. Rao of the National Brain Research

Insitute; ‘Student Suicides’ by Fr. Brenden McCarthaigh of Kolkata; ‘Pluto

Dethroned’ by Prof. Rajesh Kochhar; ‘Cancer in Punjab Cotton Belt’ by Shri

Jarnail Singh; ‘Global Heating’ by Dr A.P. Mitra.

The IIC-DELNET lecture series was launched with a talk by Prof. Pushpa

M. Bhargava on ‘The Relation Between Science and Art’.

The conference organized by JNU on ‘Science and Spirituality in Modern India’

was inaugurated at the Centre by HH The Dalai Lama and was chaired by

Dr Karan Singh. The sessions however were held at JNU.

Culture/Performing ArtsA seminar was held on ‘Making the Arts Child Friendly’, based on the research

work on classical Indian Dance by Kala Bharati, Montreal and Smt. Mamata

Niyogi-Nakra. The aim was to create space for a dialogue between teachers

and practitioners in the fields of classical dance and music, puppetry and

painting to discuss their own work in making these artistic and classical

forms more child friendly. It evoked much positive response and similar

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seminars in Chennai and Kolkata have created a network of artistes and

teachers to share experiences about the arts in school education.

To mark World Dance Day, Natya Vriksha and UNESCO in collaboration with

the Centre organized a seminar on the ‘State of Dance Today’. The keynote

address was delivered by Smt. Leela Venkataraman, critic and dance observer,

who gave an overview of classical dance since Independence.

In collaboration with Seher, the RASIK or MEET THE ARTISTE series was initiated.

Programmes held so far have had Sonal Mansingh, dancer, in conversation

with Pavan Varma, author-diplomat; Ashok Vajpeyi, Hindi poet and critic in

conversation with Uday Prakash, Hindi fiction writer and poet; Smt. Aruna

Roy in conversation with Girish Karnad, actor-playwright; and Leela Samson,

dancer, discussing the Right to Information Bill; Krishen Khanna, artist, in

conversation with Gayatri Sinha, art critic; and Shyam Benegal in conversation

with Saibal Chatterjee

Impressario India and IIC collaborated on several occasions this year presenting

the rich cultural heritage of Eastern India: ‘Brahmaputra Beats’, a 2-day festival

of the arts of Assam; Baisakhi celebrations in which there were two evenings

of popular songs of Benegal by Haimanti Sukla and Rabindra Sangeet by the

famous Bangladeshi singer, Rezwana Chaudhury Bannya; programmes to mark

Rabindra Jayanti; ‘Sudhu Kobaitar Jannya’ by Bratati Bandopadhyay; Bijoya

Sammelan programme on Immortal Melodies of Hindustani Surokars

The K.L. Saigal Memorial Circle has held several extremely popular concerts in

collaboration with the Centre in presenting the songs of the musical legends of

yesteryears: ‘The Eternal Melodies of K.L. Saigal’; ‘S.D. Burman Centenary’; ‘A

tribute to Begum Akhtar’; and ‘Remembering forgotten Artistes of Yesteryears’

are some of the programmes they organized.

Lectures covered various aspects of culture: ‘Indian Art and Aesthetics and

Globalisation’ by Shri Shakti Maira; ‘Embracing the Canonical: Tradition and

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Modernity in Carnatic Music’ by Lakshmi Subramaniam; ‘Henrik Ibsen and

India Theatre’ by Dr Utpal Banerjee; ‘Indian Diaspora and the Performing Arts

with special reference to Classical Indian Dance’ by Dr Sunil Kothari; two

lectures by Shri Shahid Mahdi on ‘An Overview of Urdu Poetry’; Nirmal Verma

Memorial Lecture by the Pakistani writer, Mr. Intezar Huasain on ‘Problems of

Communication in Literature: Then and Now’; ‘Ravi Varma’s Mythological

Paintings’ by Smt. Rupika Chawla; ‘Buddhist Literature in Pali and Sanskrit’

by Prof. Satkari Mukhopadhyaya; ‘Romancing the Present’ by Prof. Salima

Hashmi; ‘Tonal Structures in Western Classical Music’ by Mark Lindley; and a

discussion on Jasleen Dhamija’s biography of Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay.

A rare presentation was a ‘Tevaram Recital’ by Shri Pithukuli Murugadas of

Chennai. This formed part of a Sacred Music concert organized with the National

Manuscripts Mission. Tevaram is the name given to sacred hymns by the

Saivite saints.

In Hindustani music there were some fine concerts organized. On the eve of

Holi there was ‘Basant Ritu -Songs of Holi’ by Madhup Mudhgal; to mark the

death anniversary of Ustad Vilayat Khan, Ustad R. Fahimuddin Dagar

reminisced on the life and times of the musicians of the 20th century. This

was followed by a dhrupad recital by the great maestro himself; Shanti Sharma

of the Kirana Gharana gave a fine concert. It has been several years since she

sang at the IIC. Talking Heads — an Interactive Tabla Solo was a fascinating

programme by Anuradha Pal, one of the rare women tabla solists, with Asif

Ali on the sarangi. In Carnatic music, the violin maestro Dr L. Subrarmaniam

gave a scintillating concert in the Fountain Lawns in association with the

Sanatan Sangeet Sanskriti.

In the regular classical music programmes that are held every month to present

young and unknown talent, the noteworthy concerts were: Carnatic Vocal

recitals by Kiranavali Vidyashankar, Gopal Arvind, Sudha Raghuraman,

I. Sweta Prasad (special programme of Annamacharya Kritis), Chembai

R. Vaidyanathan. Other concerts were by Hindustani musicians such as Baldev

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Raj Verma (vocal), Partha Pratim Roy (Sitar), Susim Kumar Mallik (Sarod),

Ardhendu Sekhar Bandopadhyay (vocal), Debapriya Adhikary (vocal) and

Aditi Kaikini Upadhyay (vocal).

In classical dance some of the promising dancers included: Aishwarya

Padmanabhan (Bharatanatyam), Abhinaya Praneetha N. (Kuchipudi),

Rajeshwari Sainath (Bharatanatyam), Padmini Sirish (Bharatanatyam), Arushi

Mudgal (Odissi), Aishwarya Narayanswami (Bharatanatyam), Prerana

Deshpande (Kathak), Diya Sen (Odissi), Manjula (Mohiniattam), Debasish

Sarkar and Dr Mahua Mukherjee (Gaudiya Nritya), Mubina (Bharatanatyam),

Meenu Thakur (Kuchipudi) and Kavita Dwibedi (Odissi).

The Kuchipudi Dance Centre under Smt. Swapnasundari organized a three-day

festival on ‘Vilasini Natyam — The Devadasi Dance Experience’ presenting

the repertoire of the temple, court and theatre. Vilasini Natyam is the

contemporary expression of a dance tradition practiced over the centuries by

hereditary dancers of the Telugu speaking areas in temples, royal courts and

public theatres. Seminars and an exhibition — ‘Natyam, Nautch and Back’—

were also part of the programme.

A superb Bharatanatyam recital was by the well known dancer from Chennai,

Priyadarsini Govind. Presenting a purely classical Bharatanaytam repertoire,

Priyadarsini received a standing ovation from the audience.

‘Aalok’ was a tribute to Guru Munna Shukla, distinguished torchbearer of the

Lucknow Gharana of Kathak. The evening comprised a rare lecture

demonstration by Guru Munna Shukla followed by works choreographed by

him. Other noteworthy programmes were: a lecture-demonstration of Kathak

by Guru Pratap Pawar and an Odissi recital by Kavita Dwibedi.

Western music concerts held were by Karoly Mocsari of Hungary (piano),

Hohenlohe Brass Quintet from Germany, a concert of Folk Music which had

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inspired the composer Bela Bartok, by the Hungarian Folk Ensemble, Concert

by Laura Goldberg (violin) and Stephen Masi (piano), Choral Music by Soul

Sounds Choir from Sri Lanka, Concert by the Neemrana Quartet, Shyamant

Behal (Guitar), and piano recital by Erno Feher of Hungary.

Two very unusual concerts held were: ‘The Voice of my Beloved Knocking at

the Door’, based on the Biblical Song of Songs by Victoria Hanna of Israel, a

contemporary interpretation of ancient Jewish songs and texts; ‘Dialogues

between Music and Painting in Italy’ – a concert by the Rome String Quartet

presenting a dialogue between the musical works of composers such as

Donizetti, Puccini, Ricordi and Casella with the paintings of Hayez, Fattori,

Modigliani and de Chirico.

‘Aimez-vous l’Opera?’ were lecture presentations that covered the history of

opera from Monteverdi to Britten, delivered by Dr R.P. Jain.

April 2006 was a month of Jazz and we started the month with ‘Jazz for

Swingers’ with ever popular jazz melodies and songs selected by Shri Soli

Sorabjee and Shri Ratan Sehgal. It was held in the fountain lawns and despite

it being a programme of recorded music the response was enthusiastic. Other

programmes were live concerts by the Mezcal Jazz Unit from France and the

Yuri Honing Trio from Germany. A superb concert of Jazz was by Madhav

Chari (piano), Mourad Benhamou (ums) and Fabien Marcos (bass).

In collaboration with Teamwork Films we participated in a theatre festival

held at different venues in Delhi. The two plays held were ‘Translations’,

directed by Mallika Prasad (Bangalore) and ‘Peele Scooterwala Aadmi’ directed

by Manav Kaul (Mumbai). Other plays held were: ‘Cotton Candy’ by Kunal

Nayyar and Oroon Das, ‘Jailbirds’ by Suhaila Kapoor, ‘The Melody of Love’ by

Divya Arora. A new series of informal play reading has been commenced with

Yatrik. This is being coordinated by the playwright, Poile Sengupta.

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‘…About Ram’ was a collaborative performance of puppetry by Anurupa Roy

with animation by Vishal K. Dar. Inspired by Bhavabuti’s Ramayana the two

mediums used similar types of caricatured characters, but the techniques of

presentation were different and yet complementary, creating a very imaginative

performance.

ExhibitionsA few of the exhibitions presented this year focused on the life and times of

well-known personalities in music, politics and in the sciences re-presenting

their legacies from contemporary perspectives. Through a collage of archival

photographs, old correspondence and articles, ‘The Life and Work of Bela

Bartok’, one of the greatest Hungarian composers of all time, was brought

back into focus; ‘The Nehru’s: Personal Histories’ brought together rare

photographs from private collections of family members offering intimate

glimpses into the lives of public figures; and the exhibition marking the ‘45th

Anniversary of the Space Flight of Yuri Gagarin’, the first cosmonaut, evoked

the aspirations, ethos and boundaries of man’s then emerging conquest of

new frontiers in space.

In other exhibitions organized, the focus continued in presenting photography

not just as a means of visual record, but as an art form with its own language

and narrative. ‘A Paradise on Earth’ delineated the visual history of Kashmir

using archival images from the Mahatta collection juxtaposed with recent

works by Dushant and Hemant Mehta.

Two other related events on different aspects of Kashmiri culture and heritage

were organized as part of this exhibition. ‘China Diary’ by Mala Mukherjee

presented a visual journey through the heart of mainland China, focusing on

a society and people caught in transition, living with their past history, and

present triumphs and travails. ‘Alien Waters’, photographs by Ravi Agarwal,

presented an artist’s personal engagement with a river, often evoking responses

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from the personal and emotional to the sometimes disengaged yet concerned

professional. Along with this exhibition, two related programmes were – ‘Talking

Photography’ with Sunil Gupta, on photographers speaking about their practices

and engagements with photography; and ‘Photography Revisited’ with writers

and poets speaking about their relationship to photographs. Moving away

from the conventional subject, Shalini Saran’s ‘Photography’ exhibition drew

on the abstract form, exploring another dimension of colour and form, light

and texture. Zsuzsanna Ardo, a UK-based Hungarian photographer exhibited

her photographs of the Gypsies, the largest ethnic minority, in Europe as

‘Roma Decade’. These were taken over the past two summers in Hungary,

along the Danube and in Budapest.

Exploring new ways of looking at art in formal gallery spaces and audience

responses to looking at images in a gallery formed the basis of ‘Non-

Communication in Art’ – works in acrylic and a photograph by Nuno Miguel

Chuva from Portugal. Other exhibitions presented included ‘Artists of India’

which presented studio and traditional pottery and paintings by leading artists

and artisans; ‘Religious Life and Traditions in Russia’ – photographs, paintings

and lithographic prints on the multi-religious tradition existing in Russia over

the centuries; ‘Paintings’ by Yogena Tripathi from Khairagarh; ‘History of

Polish Arms in Art’ organized on the occasion of Polish Days in India and

Polish Army Day; ‘Tigers in the Wild’ paintings in mixed media by Ajay Singh

Peelwa; and ‘The Living Architectural Heritage of Bhopal’ documenting the

architectural and urban heritage of the historical city of Bhopal.

Documentary FilmsFor over twenty years the Centre has provided an important platform for the

presentation of documentary films by Indian as well as foreign film makers.

The films presented this year covered diverse subjects, looking at issues of

topical interest, questions of identity and self, of human rights as well as

historical reconstructions and issues pertaining to ecology and environment.

The directors of many of the films were present to introduce their films and

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engage in a lively debate after the screenings on some of the issues raised in

the films.

Some of the films screened included Keepers of the Flame directed by Zafar

Hai, which documented the life and times of three great stalwarts of the Tata

family, Jamsetji Tata, J.R.D. Tata and Naval Tata, interfacing their lives with

the events that unfolded in India and Europe. Continuous Journey, multiple

award-winning film by Ali Kazimi, was a provocative and multilayered film

essay that interwove photographs, newsreels, home movies and official

documents to unravel the complex and little - known story of the Komagata

Maru incident of 1914. Natak Jari Hai (The Play Goes On) by Lalit Vachani

examined the work of JANAM, a little theatre group that never stopped

performing in the face of dramatic political transformation and personal tragedy,

bringing alive the world of social theatre as a means of questioning, debating

and bringing issues to the fore; Seven Islands and a Metro by Madhusree

Dutta, a tale of the cities of Bombay/Mumbai delineated through a tapestry of

fiction, cinema vérité, art objects, sound installation and literary texts.

A for Autism…M for Mouse directed by Juliet Reynolds sensitively portrayed

the world of youngsters with autism and their introduction to computers and

software programming with the well-known computer scientist Dr Arun Mehta,

professor at JMIT, Radaur. Based on a path-breaking experiment, rarely if ever

undertaken anywhere in the world, the film presented a new area of learning,

giving insights into the special relationship between the autistic and computers.

Following the screening, Dr Arun Mehta made a brief presentation on his work

in empowering the disabled through IT. Khayal Darpan: A Mirror of the

Imagination directed by Yousuf Saeed explored the classical music traditions

of urban Pakistan, travelling through the three main cities of Lahore, Karachi

and Islamabad, documenting some of the surviving practitioners and in the

process raising vital questions about cultural identity, nationalism, the

legitimacy of music in Islam, Pakistan’s popular culture, etc.

Several documentary festivals were organized including ‘Hybrid Forms–

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New Trends in the Documentary Film’ which presented seven award-winning

films from Germany that looked at new narrative structures in the documentary

form. The fifth edition of TRAVELLING FILM SOUTH ASIA 2006: A FESTIVAL OF SOUTH

ASIAN DOCUMENTARIES presented fifteen outstanding films from the region show-

casing the best in the subcontinent’s non-fiction output. Organized in

collaboration with Himal Association, Kathmandu, the films provided an

opportunity for audiences to sample an exciting range of topics and themes,

presentation styles and techniques addressing political, social and economic

issues that concern South Asia. While some of the films screened looked at

issues of identity and loss, others highlighted the lighter and more pleasant

aspects of South Asian life and culture, presenting them in novel and

entertaining ways to provide the critical context required for others to

understand the region better. Directors of some of the films were present to

introduce their films and interacted with the audiences following the screenings.

Three seminal films were screened that focused on and examined critical

issues of environment, ethics and collective and individual responsibilities.

Life Running out of Control: Gene Food and Designer Babies by Betram

Verhaag and Gabriele Kröber embarked on a global journey to explore the

progressive and continual genetic manipulation of plants, animals and human

beings; Darwin’s Nightmare by Hubert Sauper focused on the impoverished

fishing community of Mwanza on the shores of Lake Victoria in Tanzania

who export their catches in return for a cache of arms and ammunition destined

for civil wars in neighbouring countries; and An Inconvenient Truth, Davis

Guggengeim’s multi-award winning film that eloquently weaves the science

of global warming with former Vice President Al Gore’s personal history and

lifelong commitment to reversing the effects of global climate change. A wake-

up call that cuts through myths and misconceptions to deliver the message

that global warming is a real and present danger.

The monthly screening programmes organized in collaboration with World

Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF) presented a number of films addressing

issues of wildlife conservation exploring unknown and uncharted territories

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and frontiers of nature and on ecology and environment. Cherub in the Mist a

Bedi Brothers film on the life of the mysterious, rarely sighted and studied Red

Panda, premiered at the Centre and drew large audiences. The film, which later

received the prestigious Wild Screen Award (also known as the ‘Green Oscar’)

at Bristol, is the first film ever made that looks at the secretive natural history

behaviour of these Red Pandas in their misty mountain home.

IIC Film ClubThis year, many of the films screened as part of the IIC Film Club programmes

featured works by leading contemporary directors from all over the world.

These films examined and brought to the screen issues of seminal interest

bearing upon the present, reflecting contemporary aesthetics and exploring

unconventional possibilities in the film language. ‘Contemporary Classics from

China’ focused on works by leading Chinese directors, Chen Kaige, Zhang

Yimou and Wong Kar-Wai, presenting three distinct perspectives in film making

that capture the vast historical scope of a changing world which is at the

same time intimate, touching, astonishingly rich and multi-layered. Wong

Kar-Wai’s stunning film 2046, a new filmic narrative is a disjointed, jumbled

and zigzagging construct about a future where all memories are suspended.

‘Eastward Bound’ featured six award winning films from China, Hong Kong,

Japan and South Korea including the highly acclaimed and sensitively

delineated portrayal of a father/daughter relationship in Wu Tian-Ming’s The

King of Masks (China/Hong Kong)

For the first time, the Film Club presented a special focus on films from Slovenia

in ‘Four Shades of Romance’ with works by four young directors who have

carved a niche for themselves in the world of cinema. In the context of a

divided twentieth century Europe, Slovene film aesthetics clearly reflect the

country’s borderline characteristics with the early influence of social realism.

Slovene films oscillated between entertainment and politics, art and industry,

aesthetics and ideology before evolving a unique filmic language of their own

which was reflected in the four films screened. The festival was well received

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by members. ‘Focus on German Directors’ featured two iconic directors of the

late seventies and eighties who represented the New German Cinema of post

World War II Germany: Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Werner Herzog; and a

new work by two contemporary German directors. Revisiting Fassbinder’s

multi-award winners The Merchant of Four Season, Lola and Herzog’s

Aguirre:The Wrath of God, The Mystery of Kasper Hauser and Fitzcarraldo,

the films afforded members another look at a period of emerging European

modern art cinema, auteur films that valued documentary authenticity or

essayed openness higher than conventional story-telling and dramatic closure.

As a follow-up to members’ response to the feedback request, the Film Club

has started a new series show-casing contemporary Indian films. These

screenings are being organized in collaboration with the National Film

Development Corporation and will present new works in Hindi as well as

regional languages, works by path-breaking new directors and those by well-

known and established directors. The first set in the series ‘IIC Film Club and

NFDC Film Circle Screenings’ presented six new films in Bengali, Tamil,

Malayalam, Marathi and Telugu and included Antarmahal: Views from the

Inner Chamber (Bengali) by Rituparno Ghosh and Grahanam (Telugu) by

Mohan Krishna Inaganti, recipient of the Indira Gandhi Award for Best First

Film, National Film Awards 2005. The second set in this series, which was

held in January 2007, focused on themes that looked at questions of identity,

values, journeys through contemporary life in India as in T.V. Chanan’s

Kathaveseshan (Malayalam) and an exploration of interpersonal relationships

between a mother and daughter as seen through Sathyan Anthikkad’s

Achuvindhe Amma.

Moving away from fiction based films, SILVER CANVAS presented a festival

based on the life and work of leading artists. Diverse in style, content and

approach, celebrating multi-faceted artists and the power of their art, which

transcends the age that produced it, there were films such as Alexander Korda’s

magnum opus Rembrandt (1936); Vincente Minnelli’s all-time classic Lust

for Life; Andrei Tarkovsky’s seminal Andrei Rublev; Pollock, about the artist

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whose life was as chaotic and random as his revolutionary art work, directed

and essayed by Ed Harris; and the biopic of Mexican painter Frida which connects

the dots between art and anguish. Curated for the Film Club by Shri Om

Thanvi, Editor, Jansatta and member of the Centre, the festival elicited enthusiastic

responses from members with each screening running to a full house.

To mark the 10th death anniversary of one of Poland’s most outstanding and

prolific film makers, ‘A Tribute to Krzysztof Kieslowski (1941–1996)’ presented

some of his early films including documentaries for the first time at the Centre.

The Decalogue, one of the most critically acclaimed film cycles of all time and

for which Kieslowski gained international recognition, was screened in its

entirety. As a companion piece to the film screenings, an exhibition ‘From the

City of Lodz’ – early photographs by Kieslowski — was on view at the Art

Gallery.

Other films presented included a first-time screening of two award-winning

features and a documentary film from Paraguay; award-winning new films

from France in ‘A French Season’; Festival of Award-Winning Films from

Canada; Looking East–Award Winning Films from China, Japan, Thailand and

Vietnam; and the premiere screening of a new Assamese film in Hindi, Dooor,

directed by Anshuman G. Barua which centred around issues of militancy in

Assam. The director and leading cast members of the film were present to

introduce and lead a discussion following the screening.

Publications

IIC QuarterlyThe IIC Quarterly, reflecting the concerns of the India International Centre,

continues to reach over 2,500 subscribers, both in India and abroad. This year

has seen the release of three volumes of the Quarterly with a wide spectrum of

subjects that address long-standing issues as well as those of contemporary

relevance.

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Dr Geeti Sen, Chief Editor, retired on the 31st of July. Her scholarship, wide

range of interests and contacts, and commitment to excellence, resulted in

productions of international standards. She is succeeded by Mrs. Ira Pande,

who brings with her a writer’s sensitivity, many years of varied experience of

working in leading publishing houses, and a large and varied circle of friends

and acquaintances.

The theme volume of the quarterly journal, Monsoon-Winter 2005, titled,

‘Where the Sun Rises, When Shadows Fall: The North-East’ has been co-

published as a book with Oxford University Press. The book was formally

launched at the IIC on the 23rd of February 2006. Written by distinguished

authors and commentators from the seven states of the North East the book

seeks to quantify and address the schisms not merely between the Centre and

the North-east, but within the seven states as well, perspectives that deal

with more than just the political analysis of the region.

The launch was well attended by a cross-section of the media, authors from

the North-east and the publishing world. The book was widely acknowledged

in reviews around the country for its critical examination of the region’s

political turmoil and conflicts of multiple identities.

The Spring volume of the Quarterly brings together a plethora of writings on

the performing arts that explore the expression or experience of art in

performance using the body. It investigates different perspectives put forth by

exponents of various art forms, looking back on their experience. The issue

debates this paradigm in dance, both classical and modern, theatre, Hindustani

classical music, puppet theatre and folk performance.

Continuing the journal’s concern with contemporary issues, the Summer

volume, the last issue edited by Geeti Sen, is constructed around changing

paradigms in an exploration of how values are being transformed by

globalisation in fields as disparate as technology, consumer culture, the

economy or the arts and culture.

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The Autumn issue, the first edited by Ira Pande, offers a special niche on New

Delhi to commemorate its 75th anniversary. Its ethos and changing character

is examined in writings that range from an interview with perhaps one of its

oldest residents, its genesis and planning, and a short story. The photo-essay

features little known and unusal visuals from various archival sources,

supported by an incisive look at the elimination of the common man in a

historical record. Other contemporary views range from reflections on the decline

of ethics and erosion of parliamentary morality, the lacunae in primary

education policies, environmental issues, and an honest appraisal of the Right

to Information Act. An interview with the late Bismillah Khan rounds off this

eclectic selection of subjects.

The IIC DiaryThe IIC Diary is a bimonthly publication that provides an overview of cultural

festivals and events, exhibitions, talks, panel discussions, films and book

launches that take place at the Centre. In the limited space, an attempt is

made to provide commentary and analysis, rather than mere reportage. The

September-October issue now accommodates sixteen pages with a detailed

overview of the annual feature at the Centre: The IIC Festival of the Arts.

The design has been further improved with larger and more visuals, and an

elegant masthead that now complements the Programme cards.

Other PublicationsThe presentation on the Mid-year Review of the Indian Economy 2006-07

was made by Prof. Surjit Bhalla, noted economist. The proceedings of the

seminar were published, as is being done every year since 1983, well in time,

so that these could be available to researchers ahead of the national budget

and of the official economic reviews and assessments. The Malcolm and

Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust, based in Chennai, has been supporting this initiative

of the Centre since 2001, in memory of late Prof. Malcolm Adiseshiah, who

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had started this annual seminar series at the Centre in 1974 and had single-

handedly carried it forward till his last days.

The Centre had commissioned extensive documentation of the flora and fauna

in its premises a couple of years ago. This documentation has inspired two

books, one on the trees and the other on the birds of the IIC. The creative

activities of the Centre take place in the magnificient creations of Stein, adorned

and embellished by those of nature. It is fitting that these are documented as

well.

Birds of IIC, authored by Shri Samar Singh, distinguished enviornmentalist

and erstwhile Secretary-General of the WWF-India, provides readers with colour

photographs of the 44 species of birds most commonly sighted at IIC,

accompanied by a listing of other species sighted but not so frequently. Concise

and useful text with very contextual introduction make this book a very

integral part of the Centre’s patrimonial heritage.

The companion volume Trees of IIC which will be released in April 2007,

provides details of the family and common names of nearly sixty trees in IIC,

their flowering seasons, key identification marks, size, shape and colour of the

leaves, flowers/fruits and bark, through photographs by the renowned

photographer and author, Pradip Kishen. The research and text is by Shri

Samar Singh, who is a member of the Centre.

It is also intended to bring out publications on important series of lectures

delivered at the Centre, such as ‘The Overwhelming Question’ and ‘Health for

the Public’. An occasional publications series, containing text of outstanding

talks at the Centre has also commenced. The first of these occasional papers

carried the text of the talk by Prof. Jeffrey A. McNeely on ‘Environmental

Security: Experience from Around the World’, held on 16 December last.

The other publications of IIC are being handled by the Deputy Editor.

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C.D. Deshmukh Memorial LectureThe 24th C.D. Deshmukh Memorial lecture was delivered on 14th January 2006

by Dr R.K. Pachauri, Director-General, The Energy Resources Institute, on ‘The

Imperatives of Sustainable Development — Can India Lead?’

Dr Pachauri’s lecture brought out that human activities have in recent decades

been imposing an ever growing footprint that threatens the diverse ecosystems

around us, causing impacts that imperil the future well being and welfare of

humanity as a whole. He highlighted some of the possible solutions that

could correct the present imbalance.

The lecture was chaired by Prof. M.G.K. Menon, President of the IIC.

IIC Annual DayThis year’s annual day which falls on 22nd January, was commemorated with

a four day festival: ‘Celebrating Kashi — The Eternal City’ (19-22 January).

The events included an exhibition of photographs, antique sculptures and terracotta

objects, old textiles, paintings, jewelry and decorative arts from the collection

of Jnana-Pravaha Centre for Cultural Studies and Research, Varanasi, the co-

sponsors of the festival. The exhibition was inaugurated by Prof. M.G.K. Menon,

It was a three-day seminar which covered various aspects of the history and

culture of Varanasi including archaeology, art, architecture, the multi-religious

traditions and environment. The Keynote address was delivered by Dr L.M.

Singhvi and the Valedictory address by Dr Kapila Vatsyayan.

The evening programmes included Vedic Chants by priests from Varanasi who

chanted slokas from the Rig-Veda, Yajur-Veda and Sama Veda; two films by

Juhi Sinha, The Spirit of Kashi and The Eternal City-Varanasi; and a Vocal

Recital by Manju Sundaram, senior disciple of Smt. Girja Devi, renowned

Hindustani classical musician. The typical cuisine of Varanasi was also served

during the festival.

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IIC Asia Project

As was reported last year, the IIC Asia Project has a focus on pursuing themes

which cut across regions in Asia. The period 2005-06 was a period in which a

number of events were organised, each inter-related with the other.

Amongst these was a major programme on ‘Transmissions and

Transformations: Learning through the Arts in Asia’. Building upon the

experience gained in this symposium, as also contacts which were established

with specialists in different countries, two publications are envisaged, besides

a report already brought out by the UNESCO Regional Office, Bangkok. One of

these will be published by Prof. Prabha Sahasrabudhe, Centre for International

Art Education, New York, which had co-sponored the symposium. The second,

to be brought out by the Asia Project, is expected to be an illustrated volume

and will reflect in its contents the structure of the symposium, which had

participants from different parts of Asia. These Asian scholars brought with

them a fund of experience on innovative projects which had been undertaken

in their respective countries to use the arts as a methodology for learning as

also to use the educational system for sensitizing the younger generation

towards its cultural heritage.

The initiative taken at this symposium has been pursued at different

international fora, e.g. the World Conference on Art Education; Creative

Capacities for the 21st Century, held in Lisbon under the aegis of UNESCO in

March 2006. The Chairperson of the IIC Asia Project, Dr Kapila Vatsyayan,

was unanimously elected as the Vice- President of this conference. The

recommendations of the conference will have far-reaching effects on the future

programme of inter-linking the demands of the cultural sector and the

educational sector within the UNESCO programmes. The initiative of IIC in this

regard has therefore borne fruit to an extent at the international level.

Three other programmes held during 2005-06, as reported earlier, focused on

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the creativity of women in Asia. The first among these was a multi-pronged

programme entitled ‘Sui Dhaga: Crossing Boundaries through Needle and

Thread’. The results of a very impressive exhibition, a seminar where delegates

from different parts of Asia, including Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan,

Bangladesh and Vietnam, besides India, participated, and the experience of the

workshop on the crafts, will result in two publications. One of these will be an

illustrated volume based on the exhibition and the other based on the papers

presented at the seminar and discussions held at the craft workshops.

The second and a very important one focused on the writings of women in

Asia, especially of the younger generation. There are no anthologies so far

available in English on Asian women’s writings. The Anthology of Women’s

Writings in Asia, edited by Prof. Sukrita Paul Kumar and Prof. Malashri Lal of

Delhi University is complete, and the volume is likely to be released in April

2007. Alongside, a seminar is being held in February this year on ‘Cultural

Diversity in South Asia: Literary Confluence and Divergence’.

The third programme was on women documentary film makers, entitled

‘Expressions in Freedom’. The result of this fascinating documentary film

festival will now be available in a publication where the voices of the women

will be heard and can be read. This is expected to be ready by mid 2007. This

programme has been shown all over India and to some of the Asian countries.

Another documentary film programme, also jointly with International

Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT), is being planned in

March 2007 on the theme ‘Reflections: Women Imaging Realities’.

It will be recalled that the first seminar that was held under the auspices of

the IIC-Asia Project in its second phase was on Aesthetic Discourses in Asia.

A publication based on this as also invited contributions, entitled ‘Sacred

Landscapes in Asia: Shared Traditions, Multiple Histories’, edited by Prof.

Himanshu Prabha Ray, will be released in April 2007.

Cumulatively the IIC Asia Project will hopefully release five publications during

2007.

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The Indo-Bangladesh Dialogue

The India International Centre (IIC) and the Centre for Policy Dialogue, Dhaka

(CPD) jointly planned a series of discussions on issues of mutual interest and

concern to India and Bangladesh, as part of Track II civil society dialogue. The

proposal envisages discussions on four themes spread over a period of three

years.

The first theme taken up in the series was ‘Economic Cooperation’, in seminars

in Delhi in January 2005 and in Dhaka in August 2005, and joint

recommendations have been brought out and circulated.

The second theme in the Dialogue ‘Media and Culture’ was taken up at the

India International Centre on the 16th and 17th of January 2006. The focus of

the meeting was to devise ways and means of increasing understanding between

the two countries and how this could be better facilitated through media and

culture. The Dialogue considered the areas for collaboration in the broad field

of culture, including music, dance, theatre, literature, arts and crafts,

architecture, etc.

The second part of the ‘Media and Culture’ dialogue is now scheduled to take

place at Dhaka soon.

Library

During the last year library members have been increasingly using internet

resources. This facility is available free of charge to members and residents of

the Centre. Four additional terminals were installed during the year.

There are 3,029 members of the Centre who are registered users of the Library.

Besides this, permission was also given to 27 research scholars to use the

Library facilities during the last year.

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The Library added 864 new books to its stock. Two hundred and forty-five

periodicals and newspapers were received from different parts of the world

through subscriptions, exchanges and gifts. The budget for books and

periodicals stood at Rs 15.5 lakhs.

During the IIC Festival the Library took an active part in organizing the

exhibition on ‘Mughal Miniatures’ and Manuscripts from 16th–19th century’ in

collaboration with Rampur Raza library, Rampur.

The Book Discussion Programmes this year were also popular. Ten book

discussions were organized during the year. The authors whose books were

discussed included Sheshrao More, Vasant Sathe, Ashok K. Mehta, Asharani

Mathur, Anea Major, Jorg Fisch, Jagat S. Mehta, Arun Shourie and Parvez

Mushrraf. The report on communal problems published by the National Book

Trust was also discussed.

Ravi Dayal, one of the country’s outstanding editors, passed away last year.

A programme was organized to commemorate his contributions. As part of the

INFORMAL ENCOUNTERS series, a programme on ‘Reading from Favourite Essays’

was arranged under the chairmanship of Shri Soli. J Sorabjee.

The Library organized several poetry programmes in collaboration with the

Poetry Society, India. These included readings by Ranjit Hoskote, Ashok

Vajpeyi, H.E. Mr Vasile Sofineti, Dr Karan Singh, Bubbles Subharwal, Ranjit

Saha, Prayag Shukla, Savita Singh, Kusum Ansal, Keshav Malik, J.P. Das,

H.K. Kaul, Sagari Chhabra, K. Satchidanandan, Rachna Joshi, Lovlin Thadani,

Anna Sujatha Mathai, Rakshat Puri, Yuyutsu R.D. Sharma, Bruce King, John

Agard, Grace Nicholas, Diana Bridge, Rukmani Bhaya Nair and K. Jayakumar.

Inter-Library Loan facility is being provided through DELNET and other libraries,

which benefit members interested in research and reference.

This year the Library conducted a survey to ascertain the interests of IIC

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members regarding material and other services being offered. Library services

were appreciated by 95.5% of the respondents. The Library Committee discussed

all the recommendations presented by members, many of which were adopted,

which included improvements in the reading room, furniture, lighting, seating, etc.

Preference of subjects, as revealed by the survey, would determine, to a large

extent, the selection of books. It is planned, every two months, to prepare a

printed pull-out of the new additions and mail it to members along with IIC

Diary. ‘Recommendations slips’ for new books have been made available to

members, which can be used for recommending new titles; members will be

informed about such books as soon as they are acquired by the Library, after

the approval of the Library Committee.

Due to lack of space, it is planned to weed out books that are less used, which

would be given to institutional libraries on long-term loans every ten years.

The following improvements are being worked on:

A scanning facility for bonafide library members.

A suitable web-based library software package that will enable the online

catalogue to become available to members through the web.

A Wi-Fi facility in the Library.

A Video Library with CDs providing access to documentaries and

knowledge-based videos.

A panel discussion on ‘Indian Librarianship: Strategies for the Future’ was

organized as part of the annual get-together of the Librarians. Open House for

the Library was organized this year for the first time on December 27, 2006. A

number of suggestions were made by the members. The suggestions are being

put up to the Library Committee for its consideration. The Library needs to be

renovated and this is being done soon. The air conditioning in the Library has

been erratic for the last several years and it has become necessary to replace

the ducts as well as the false ceiling in order to make air conditioning smooth,

with the same temperature in all parts of the Library, for which the Library

may have to be closed for three weeks.

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Hostel and Catering Services

Based on a number of observations and suggestions received through letters

from members, discussions in the Open House and General Body meetings, an

in-depth study was carried out of the existing system of reservation of rooms,

after completion of which certain modifications were made. The whole exercise

was reviewed by a sub-committee of the House Committee. The exercise was

aimed at providing greater availability of rooms for members vis-à-vis guests

of members, ensuring that the principle of ‘first come first serve’ is observed,

and overstays discouraged and penalized. Attempts have also been made to

make the system more transparent. The new procedure has been in operation

since January 1, 2007. Further changes are being made based on inputs

received from the members.

The various facilities of the Centre, both Main and Annexe, are in good use

consistently. The occupancy percentage of the Guest Rooms has been

satisfactory. The Conference Hall, Lecture Hall and both the Committee Rooms

have had regular bookings for seminars, workshops, conferences, book release

functions, talks, etc. A fair number of magnificent exhibitions have been

arranged in the Art Gallery. The Annexe Lawn has been one of the most sought

after venues. Catering outlets have been drawing a large number of members.

Membership Profile

In accordance with the decisions taken at the meeting of the Admissons

Committee held on the 5th of February 2005, membership was opened and

application forms were issued from the 1st of October 2005 to the 31st of

December 2005. A total of 4,293 applications were received (4,134 Individual

and 159 Corporate).

The meeting of the Admissions Committee was held on the 30th of September

2006.

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Based on the decisions of the Admissions Committee a total of 624 members

will be inducted during the three year period 2006, 2007 and 2008.

A comparative picture of the Centre’s membership during the last three years

is given below:

Membership

CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP JANUARY 2005 JANUARY 2006 JANUARY 2007

Honorary Members 15 14 15

Patrons 7 7 7

Foundation Members (Life) 5 5 5

Life Members 235 219 213

Members 2054 2023 2016

Associate Members 2581 2773 3143

Overseas Associate Members 188 233 301

Corporate Members (Universities) 44 46 45

Corporate members (Others) 149 165 167

Corporate Associate Members 97 105 131

Corporate Overseas Associate Members 6 7 9

Total 5381 5597 6052

Lawns and Garden

The lawns and gardens of the Centre are a perennial source of pleasure to both

members and visitors alike. Nurtured by a series of Directors, with contributions

from knowledgeable members having an interest in its flora, the Centre’s

landscaped gardens with their flowering trees, climbers, seasonal blooms and

green expanses of lawns continue to thrive through the seasons. However, as

gardens too age, some varieties of flowers, in particular roses and bougainvillea,

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need to be replanted. On a suggestion received from Shri Samar Singh, member,

the Board of Trustees have approved the naming of one or more of the rose

beds after Dr B.P. Pal, where roses developed by him and specially cultivated

by him will be grown. Rose and bougainvillea plants have been procured.

The rose beds in the Front Lawns of the Centre have been replanted with 105

varieties from the IARI Pusa.

As every year, the Centre’s gardens are stocked with a large variety of unusal

blooms not commonly grown in Delhi. Dahlias sourced from Delhi and Calcutta

have been potted and bedded in sunny areas around the Centre. Carnations,

the Asiatic Lilium, Gladiolus, Liatris, the Oriental Lilium and early flowering

varieties of potted Primulas, Primroses, Cyclamen, Geranium have been sourced

from the Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, at Nauni. From

early February onwards, winter annuals such as Alyssum, Aster, Calendula,

Celosia, Cineraria, Phlox and Marigold in herbaceous borders will provide a

constantly changing show of colour in early summer. The water body at the

entrance with its Water Lilies in shades of pink and mauve and purple continues

to welcome both visitors and members. The Garden staff continue their

dedicated efforts in maintaining the lawns and gardens of the Centre.

Financial Position

The total turnover of the Centre during the financial year (01.04.2005 to

31.3.2006) showed an increase of Rs 86.20 lakhs (Rs 1776.85 lakhs as

against Rs 1690.65 lakhs) compared to the previous year. The net surplus at

the end of the year (after providing for the Depreciation and Replacement

Fund, contingencies, etc.) was Rs 19.62 lakhs as against Rs 17.55 lakhs in

2004-05.

Audited Accounts for the year 2005-06, Revised Estimates for 2006-07 and

Budget Estimates for 2007-08 reveal that the financial management of the

Centre continues to remain sound.

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The policy of investing the Centre’s liquid Corpus Fund in risk free investment

has been continued, as in previous years.

Infrastructure Project

The building plans for the new infrastructure project have been approved by

the various civic authorities, viz., the NDMC, the DUAC, the Chief Engineer

(Electrical), and the ASI. A special committee designated as the Infrastructure

Committee, chaired by the President, has been already functioning for planning,

monitoring and execution of the project.

Initiatives TakenA variety of initiatives were taken to improve services to members. These

include:

Provision of latest state-of-the-art remote controlled fixed type LCD

Projectors for Conference Halls I and II.

Provision for heavy duty LCD Projector for screening of films in the

Auditorium.

Relocation of the Reception Foyer at the Annexe by relocating the Reception

counter and providing adequate seating arrangements for members/guests.

A dedicated internet kiosk has been provided for use of members.

The erstwhile Members’ Lounge at the Annexe, which was rarely being

used by the members since it was an open space, has been converted into

a closed venue with a permanent buffet counter. It is being used as an

additional Committee Room.

All guest rooms of the Annexe have been renovated by revamping interiors,

replacing furniture items, and laying pre-laminated wooden flooring.

A new, centrally located office space for the Deputy General Manager (A)

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has been created for more effective monitoring and control of the operational

activities of the Annexe.

The Centre had taken pro-active steps to conserve energy by installation

of energy efficient screw type AC machines and piped natural gas, due to

which the energy bill of the Centre has reduced.

Since important aspects of the mission of the Centre are related to the issue of

academics and universities having played a major role in the initial funding of

the Centre, it was considered appropriate by the Board of Trustees that Rule

13 (a) (viii) (ix) be amended so that one member to be elected by institutional

members would be from the Universities (including deemed universities) and

the other from the remaining institutions.

ComputerizationFour additional computers have been provided in the Library for Internet access.

Training for higher level officers was arranged in the premises of the Centre for

better utilization of computers and internet technology. Software for the

personnel record computerization has been developed and made operational.

Application software for Room Reservations have been developed and will be

operational from 2007. Proposal for upgradation of Website is being progressed.

Steps for providing WIFi facility in selected locations are underway.

WebsiteSince May 2003, when the IIC website was launched, an attraction on the site

has been the reviews of select IIC programmes. A further enhancement on the

site was the direct link provided on the homepage to details of the IIC Festival

of the Arts. More recently, since May 2006, digitized clips of music at the IIC

are available for listeners. These generally accompany the music reviews that

are periodically placed on the site.

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Staff

On the occasion of the 45th Annual Day of the Centre a get-together of staff

was organized on the 19th of January 2007, at which Prof. M.G.K. Menon,

President felicitated the employees and presented cash rewards, watches and

certificates to six employees who have completed twenty-five years of service

with the Centre.

TrainingA 3-month in-house professional training was arranged for 280 operational

staff members from various departments that included those from the

Receptions, Telephone, Food and Beverage services, Food Production and

Housekeeping.

PromotionIn lines with norms for promotion of the staff, thirty-three employees were

promoted on a seniority-cum-merit basis.

Management of the CentreDuring the course of the year, the Board met at frequent intervals, to deliberate

and take decisions on all issues related to policy, and other critical issues,

ensuring continuity of vision and adherence to the basic principles that define

the Centre.

The Finance Committee and the Executive Committee met to examine and

take action on all important matters relating to their respective domains, from

which the Centre benefited.

Shri M.P. Wadhawan, Hon. Treasurer, continued to provide the Centre the

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benefit of his sagacious advice in all matters relating to the Centre’s financial

management.

Officers and staff served the Centre with dedication and zeal. Particular mention

be made of the team work of all categories of staff and from all departments

during the ‘IIC Experience’.

Shri Soli. J Sorabjee completed his tenure as President last December. Despite

his many preoccupations, Shri Sorabjee always found time to provide leadership,

inspiration, compassion and support to all those associated with the Centre,

which benefited in a variety of ways from the extraordinary range of his

interests and knowledge.

Prof. M.G.K. Menon took over as President on the 1st of January this year for

the second time. There are very few who know and cherish the Centre in the

manner Prof. Menon does, from which the Centre will benefit greatly, at what

is a critical period in its history. Like Shri Sorabjee, Prof. Menon also has a

renaissance range of interests.

Our members have continued to provide to the Centre and its activities, their

interest, advice, assistance, guidance and inspiration which makes the Centre

all it is today.

P.C. Sen

Director

Appendices

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APPENDICES

I Seminars 49

II Talks 61

III Discussions 84

IV Cultural 96

V Films and Exhibitions 112

VI Film Club 129

VII Indian and Foreign Institutions

provided IIC’s collaborative

support during the year 138

VIII Programme Planning Advisory

Groups 2006-2008 140

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February 2006

5 Science and Spirituality in Modern IndiaScience and Spirituality in Modern IndiaScience and Spirituality in Modern IndiaScience and Spirituality in Modern IndiaScience and Spirituality in Modern India

Inauguration of a Seminar By H.H. The Dalai Lama who spoke on

‘The Interface Between Science and Spirituality’

Chair: Dr. Karan Singh, MP

(Collaboration: Jawaharlal Nehru University)

25 Economic DiplomacyEconomic DiplomacyEconomic DiplomacyEconomic DiplomacyEconomic Diplomacy

Inauguration: Dr. Abid Hussain

(Collaboration: Association of Indian Diplomats)

27 Feb Memory as History: The Legacy of Alexander in AsiaMemory as History: The Legacy of Alexander in AsiaMemory as History: The Legacy of Alexander in AsiaMemory as History: The Legacy of Alexander in AsiaMemory as History: The Legacy of Alexander in Asia

-1 Mar (Collaboration: Jawaharlal Nehru University–University of Sydney,

Embassy of Greece, The Greek Ministry of Macedonia and Thrace)

March 2006

4 Making the Arts Child-FriendlyMaking the Arts Child-FriendlyMaking the Arts Child-FriendlyMaking the Arts Child-FriendlyMaking the Arts Child-Friendly

Speakers: Dr. Harbans Nakra, Kala Bharati, Montreal; Shri O.S. Arun;

Dr. Mamata Niyogi Nakra; Shri Varun Narain and Shri Shantnu

Chakraborty

Sessions Chaired by: Smt. Shanta Serbjeet Singh and Dr. Utpal Banerjee

(Collaboration: Kala Bharati, Montreal, Canada)

10-11 A Creative Conceptualisaton of Cooperation in our RegionA Creative Conceptualisaton of Cooperation in our RegionA Creative Conceptualisaton of Cooperation in our RegionA Creative Conceptualisaton of Cooperation in our RegionA Creative Conceptualisaton of Cooperation in our Region

Inaugurated by Shri I.K. Gujral, former Prime Minister of India

(Collaboration: Indian Council for South Asian Cooperation)

25 Nepal: Monarchy Muddling TroughNepal: Monarchy Muddling TroughNepal: Monarchy Muddling TroughNepal: Monarchy Muddling TroughNepal: Monarchy Muddling Trough

Convenor: Major General Ashok K. Mehta

April 2006

SSSSSEMINAREMINAREMINAREMINAREMINAR TOTOTOTOTO M M M M MARKARKARKARKARK W W W W WORLDORLDORLDORLDORLD D D D D DANCEANCEANCEANCEANCE D D D D DAYAYAYAYAY 2006 2006 2006 2006 200629 Significance of World Dance DaySignificance of World Dance DaySignificance of World Dance DaySignificance of World Dance DaySignificance of World Dance Day

By Ms. Carmen Berlingeri, Director, UNESCO

APPENDIX I Seminars

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State of Indian Dance TodayState of Indian Dance TodayState of Indian Dance TodayState of Indian Dance TodayState of Indian Dance Today

Keynote address by Smt. Leela Venkataraman, renowned dance

observer and critic

Chair: Shri Pavan K. Verma, Director-General, ICCR

(Collaboration: Natya Vriksha and UNESCO)

May 2006

22 Seminar on NepalSeminar on NepalSeminar on NepalSeminar on NepalSeminar on Nepal

Inauguration by Shri Somnath Chatterjee, Speaker, Lok Sabha

(Collaboration: South Asia Foundation)

24-27 FFFFFROMROMROMROMROM THETHETHETHETHE V V V V VERYERYERYERYERY H H H H HEARTEARTEARTEARTEART OFOFOFOFOF I I I I INDIANDIANDIANDIANDIA: T: T: T: T: THEHEHEHEHE M M M M MADHYAADHYAADHYAADHYAADHYA P P P P PRADESHRADESHRADESHRADESHRADESH F F F F FESTIVALESTIVALESTIVALESTIVALESTIVAL

To celebrate 50 years of the state of Madhya Pradesh, a festival of

dance, music, screening of films, exhibitions, seminar and cuisine

24 InaugurationInaugurationInaugurationInaugurationInauguration

By Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh

ConcertConcertConcertConcertConcert

Presented by Maihar Band

Film: Kumar GandharvaKumar GandharvaKumar GandharvaKumar GandharvaKumar Gandharva

Directed by Jabbar Patel who introduced the film

25 Seminar: From Bhimbetka to Bharat Bhawan -From Bhimbetka to Bharat Bhawan -From Bhimbetka to Bharat Bhawan -From Bhimbetka to Bharat Bhawan -From Bhimbetka to Bharat Bhawan -

Art and Architecture of Madhya Pradesh

Speakers: Dr. Kalyan Chakravarty, IGNCA; Shri Richard Holkar,

Dr. R.C. Agarwal, ASI; Prof. Priyaleen Singh, School of Planning &

Architecture; and Dr. Savita Raje, Architect/Conservationist

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MuhafizMuhafizMuhafizMuhafizMuhafiz (In Custody)

Director: Ismail Merchant

Devi Ahilya BaiDevi Ahilya BaiDevi Ahilya BaiDevi Ahilya BaiDevi Ahilya Bai

Directed by Nachiketa Patwardhan & Jayu Patwardhan who

introduced the film

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Hindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal Recital

By Meeta Pandit, Gwalior Gharana

Kabir GayanKabir GayanKabir GayanKabir GayanKabir GayanPresented by Prahlad Singh Tipanya and party

Food Festival: Cuisine from the Very Heart of IndiaCuisine from the Very Heart of IndiaCuisine from the Very Heart of IndiaCuisine from the Very Heart of IndiaCuisine from the Very Heart of India

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26 Seminar: Swar Yatra–Musical Traditions of Madhya PradeshSwar Yatra–Musical Traditions of Madhya PradeshSwar Yatra–Musical Traditions of Madhya PradeshSwar Yatra–Musical Traditions of Madhya PradeshSwar Yatra–Musical Traditions of Madhya Pradesh

Discussants: Ms Bindu Chawla, Pt. L.K. Pandit, Shri Kumar Shahani,

Shri Mukesh Garg; MsUma Vasudev; Shri Ajit Singh Paintal

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Asgari BaiAsgari BaiAsgari BaiAsgari BaiAsgari Bai

Director: Rajendra Jangle

Massey SahibMassey SahibMassey SahibMassey SahibMassey Sahib

Director: Pradip Krishen

Special Guest: Raghubir Yadav

MaqboolMaqboolMaqboolMaqboolMaqbool

Director: Vishal Bharadwaj

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Kathak RecitalKathak RecitalKathak RecitalKathak RecitalKathak Recital

By Suchitra Harmalkar and Kartik Samuh

Hindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal Recital

By Kalapani Komkali. Daughter and disciple of Kumar Gandharva

Food Festival: Sailana Cuisine: Sailana Cuisine: Sailana Cuisine: Sailana Cuisine: Sailana Cuisine

27 Seminar: The Land of Kalidas–Literary Panorama of MadhyaThe Land of Kalidas–Literary Panorama of MadhyaThe Land of Kalidas–Literary Panorama of MadhyaThe Land of Kalidas–Literary Panorama of MadhyaThe Land of Kalidas–Literary Panorama of Madhya

PradeshPradeshPradeshPradeshPradesh

Speakers: Shri Uday Prakash, Shri Dhruv Shukla, Shri Prabhakar

Shrotriya, Shri Alok Nath and Shri Leeladhar Mandloi

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SamarSamarSamarSamarSamar

Directed by Shyam Benegal, who introduced the film

SanshodhanSanshodhanSanshodhanSanshodhanSanshodhan

Directed by Shilpi Dasgupta, who introduced the film

Beyond the WheelBeyond the WheelBeyond the WheelBeyond the WheelBeyond the Wheel

Directed by Rajula Shah, who introduced the film

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Dhrupad RecitalDhrupad RecitalDhrupad RecitalDhrupad RecitalDhrupad Recital

By the Gundecha Brothers–Umakant and Ramakant Gundecha

Taal Vadya ConcertTaal Vadya ConcertTaal Vadya ConcertTaal Vadya ConcertTaal Vadya Concert

Presented by Devki Nandanji on the pakhawaj; Anup Singh on

dholak; Farookh Lateef Khan on sarangi; Saleem Allawala on the

tabla and Akbar Khan on nakkara

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As part of this festival: there was exhibition of photographs,

paintings–contemporary and folk, textiles, sculptures and crafts

Organised by The State Museum and Bharat Bhawan, Bhopal

(Collaboration: Government of Madhya Pradesh)

July 2006

25 Delhi and Urban DevelopmentDelhi and Urban DevelopmentDelhi and Urban DevelopmentDelhi and Urban DevelopmentDelhi and Urban Development

Inaugural Address by Shri Jagmohan, Former Minister

(Collaboration: Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage)

29 Internal SecurityInternal SecurityInternal SecurityInternal SecurityInternal Security

Lead Presentations by: Dr. Ajai Sahni; Shri Praveen Swami;

Lt. Gen. V. Patankar (retd.), Shri Ajeet Doval, Shri E.Rammohan and

Cmde. C. Uday Bhaskar

(Collaboration: Institute of Conflict Management)

August 2006

MMMMMEETEETEETEETEET A A A A APARNAPARNAPARNAPARNAPARNA S S S S SENENENENEN

A retrospective of three films by the acclaimed director

28 36 Chowringhee Lane36 Chowringhee Lane36 Chowringhee Lane36 Chowringhee Lane36 Chowringhee Lane

29 Mr. & Mrs. IyerMr. & Mrs. IyerMr. & Mrs. IyerMr. & Mrs. IyerMr. & Mrs. Iyer

31 15 Park Avenue15 Park Avenue15 Park Avenue15 Park Avenue15 Park Avenue

Followed by a discussion

Speakers: Ms Aparna Sen, Ms Ratnaboli Roy

Moderator: Ms Shohini Ghosh

31 Changing Mental Health Care and Treatment in IndiaChanging Mental Health Care and Treatment in IndiaChanging Mental Health Care and Treatment in IndiaChanging Mental Health Care and Treatment in IndiaChanging Mental Health Care and Treatment in India

A discussion

Chair: Smt.(Justice) Leila Seth

Welcome Address: Smt. Binoo Sen

Inauguration of exhibition: Beyond the Cuckoo’s Nest Beyond the Cuckoo’s Nest Beyond the Cuckoo’s Nest Beyond the Cuckoo’s Nest Beyond the Cuckoo’s Nest organized by

Anjali, a Kolkata based NGO.

By Justice Leila Seth

September 2006

11 Commemoration of the Centenary of Gandhiji’s first SatyagrahaCommemoration of the Centenary of Gandhiji’s first SatyagrahaCommemoration of the Centenary of Gandhiji’s first SatyagrahaCommemoration of the Centenary of Gandhiji’s first SatyagrahaCommemoration of the Centenary of Gandhiji’s first Satyagraha

(Johannesburg, South Africa, September 11, 1906)

The search for freedom, peace and human dignity embodied in the spirit

of the freedom struggles of the peoples of India and South Africa

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Chief Guest: Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

Deputy President of South Africa

Chair: Shri S. Jaipal Reddy

Minister of Urban Development

Plantation of Olea Africana sapling from South AfricaPlantation of Olea Africana sapling from South AfricaPlantation of Olea Africana sapling from South AfricaPlantation of Olea Africana sapling from South AfricaPlantation of Olea Africana sapling from South Africa

By Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Deputy President of South Africa

Choirs: Balwantrai Mehta Vidya Bhawan, Bluebells School, Laprosy

Mission, Springdales School

(Collaboration: Gandhi Peace Foundation, NDMC & Working Group on

Alternate Strategies)

October 2006

TTTTTHEHEHEHEHE IIC E IIC E IIC E IIC E IIC EXPERIENCEXPERIENCEXPERIENCEXPERIENCEXPERIENCE: A F: A F: A F: A F: A FESTIVALESTIVALESTIVALESTIVALESTIVAL OFOFOFOFOF THETHETHETHETHE A A A A ARTSRTSRTSRTSRTS 2006 2006 2006 2006 20066–12 A week long annual event featuring the best in the performing arts,

exhibitions, films and cuisine

Inauguration by Shri Soli J. Sorabjee, President, IIC

6 Mughal Miniatures and Manuscripts from the Raza Library, RampurMughal Miniatures and Manuscripts from the Raza Library, RampurMughal Miniatures and Manuscripts from the Raza Library, RampurMughal Miniatures and Manuscripts from the Raza Library, RampurMughal Miniatures and Manuscripts from the Raza Library, Rampur

An exhibition of photographs from 16th to 19th century manuscripts and

folios

Inauguration by H.E. Shri T.V. Rajeshwar, Governor, Uttar Pradesh

and Shri Akhilesh Mithal

WarriorsWarriorsWarriorsWarriorsWarriors

Sculptural forms in ceramic by P.R. Daroz

Inauguration: Dr. L.M. Singhvi

NagaswaramNagaswaramNagaswaramNagaswaramNagaswaram

by P.S. Arumugum and troupe

Adhbhuta–Vision of WonderAdhbhuta–Vision of WonderAdhbhuta–Vision of WonderAdhbhuta–Vision of WonderAdhbhuta–Vision of Wonder

Choreographic composition in Bharatanatyam style

Presented by Malavika Sarukkai

Artistic Director: Smt. Saroja Kamakshi

Food Festival: Rampur Dastarkhwan: Rampur Dastarkhwan: Rampur Dastarkhwan: Rampur Dastarkhwan: Rampur Dastarkhwan

Stardust Memories: An Encounter with old Friends: A Festival ofStardust Memories: An Encounter with old Friends: A Festival ofStardust Memories: An Encounter with old Friends: A Festival ofStardust Memories: An Encounter with old Friends: A Festival ofStardust Memories: An Encounter with old Friends: A Festival of

FilmsFilmsFilmsFilmsFilms

Smiles of a SummerSmiles of a SummerSmiles of a SummerSmiles of a SummerSmiles of a Summer (Sweden)

Director: Ingmar Bergman

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7 Photographing India: Journeys with Raja Deen Dayal and HenriPhotographing India: Journeys with Raja Deen Dayal and HenriPhotographing India: Journeys with Raja Deen Dayal and HenriPhotographing India: Journeys with Raja Deen Dayal and HenriPhotographing India: Journeys with Raja Deen Dayal and Henri

Cartier–BressonCartier–BressonCartier–BressonCartier–BressonCartier–Bresson

Inauguration: Smt. Justice (Retd) Leila Seth

Speaker: Shri Kalyan Chakravarty, IGNCA

Food Festival: Brunch: Parathewali GaliBrunch: Parathewali GaliBrunch: Parathewali GaliBrunch: Parathewali GaliBrunch: Parathewali Gali

Scenes from a MarriageScenes from a MarriageScenes from a MarriageScenes from a MarriageScenes from a Marriage (Sweden)

Director: Ingmar Bergman

Autumn SonataAutumn SonataAutumn SonataAutumn SonataAutumn Sonata (France / Sweden)

Director: Ingmar Bergman

BBBBBOOKOOKOOKOOKOOK R R R R RELEASEELEASEELEASEELEASEELEASE

“Birds of IIC”Birds of IIC”Birds of IIC”Birds of IIC”Birds of IIC” (Wisdom Tree; 2006; Delhi)

by Samar Singh

Released by Shri Soli J. Sorabjee, President, IIC

Hindustani Vocal RecitalHindustani Vocal RecitalHindustani Vocal RecitalHindustani Vocal RecitalHindustani Vocal Recital

By Pt. Rajshekhar Mansur

Food Festival: The Moorish Table The Moorish Table The Moorish Table The Moorish Table The Moorish Table

Tokyo StoryTokyo StoryTokyo StoryTokyo StoryTokyo Story (Japan)

Director: Yasujiro Ozu

8 Vadya Sammelanam: Carnatic Classical MusicVadya Sammelanam: Carnatic Classical MusicVadya Sammelanam: Carnatic Classical MusicVadya Sammelanam: Carnatic Classical MusicVadya Sammelanam: Carnatic Classical Music

Presented by an Women’s Orchestra–Dr. Suma Sudhindra (veena);

Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi (violin); Sikkil Mala Chandrashekhar (flute);

D. Sumanthi Rama Mohana Rao (mridangam); Sukanya Ramgopal

(ghatam); B.R. Latha Ramachar (kanjira); and Bhagyalakshmi M.

Krishna (morching)

Food Festival: Brunch: South Indian TiffinBrunch: South Indian TiffinBrunch: South Indian TiffinBrunch: South Indian TiffinBrunch: South Indian Tiffin

Equinox FlowerEquinox FlowerEquinox FlowerEquinox FlowerEquinox Flower (Japan)

Director: Yasujiro Ozu

Late Autumn Late Autumn Late Autumn Late Autumn Late Autumn (Japan)

Director: Yasujiro Ozu

Uski Awaaz: Her VoiceUski Awaaz: Her VoiceUski Awaaz: Her VoiceUski Awaaz: Her VoiceUski Awaaz: Her Voice

Readings by contemporary women poets who read their original

works — Poets featured were: Anamika and Savita Singh (Hindi);

Rukmini Bhaya-Nair and Sagari Chhabra (English); Tarannum Riyaz

and Shahla Nigar (Urdu) and Dr. Vanita (Punjabi)

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Food Festival: CocktailsCocktailsCocktailsCocktailsCocktails

The Young and the PassionateThe Young and the PassionateThe Young and the PassionateThe Young and the PassionateThe Young and the Passionate (Italy)

Director: Federico Fellini

9 Nights of CabiriaNights of CabiriaNights of CabiriaNights of CabiriaNights of Cabiria (Italy)

Director: Federico Fellini

The RoadThe RoadThe RoadThe RoadThe Road (Italy)

Director: Federico Fellini

ManthanManthanManthanManthanManthan (India)

Director: Shyam Benegal

Meet the Film DirectorMeet the Film DirectorMeet the Film DirectorMeet the Film DirectorMeet the Film Director

Shri Shyam Benegal in conversation with Ms Shohini Ghosh

Under the StarsUnder the StarsUnder the StarsUnder the StarsUnder the Stars

Concert by Indian Ocean

Asheem Chakravarty (tabla, tarang, other percussion and vocals);

Susmit Sen (guitar, vocals) Amit Kilam (drums, gargubi, recorder,

other percussion…pretty much everything) and Rahul Ram (brass

guitar, vocals)

Food Festival: Barbeque: East and West Barbeque: East and West Barbeque: East and West Barbeque: East and West Barbeque: East and West

10 BhumikaBhumikaBhumikaBhumikaBhumika (India)

Director: Shyam Benegal

JunoonJunoonJunoonJunoonJunoon (India)

Director: Shyam Benegal

The Children of HeavenThe Children of HeavenThe Children of HeavenThe Children of HeavenThe Children of Heaven (Iran)

Director: Majid Majidi

Rohi Rang: Colours of the DesertRohi Rang: Colours of the DesertRohi Rang: Colours of the DesertRohi Rang: Colours of the DesertRohi Rang: Colours of the Desert

Sufiana Kalam presented by the Mir Singers of Pugal, Bikaner

Food Festival: A Taste of Rajasthan A Taste of Rajasthan A Taste of Rajasthan A Taste of Rajasthan A Taste of Rajasthan

The Colour of ParadiseThe Colour of ParadiseThe Colour of ParadiseThe Colour of ParadiseThe Colour of Paradise (Iran)

Director: Majid Majidi

11 BaranBaranBaranBaranBaran (Iran)

Director: Majid Majidi

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Merry-Go-RoundMerry-Go-RoundMerry-Go-RoundMerry-Go-RoundMerry-Go-Round (Hungary)

Director: Zoltan Fabri

HungariansHungariansHungariansHungariansHungarians (Hungary)

Director: Zoltan Fabri

Just Jazz !Just Jazz !Just Jazz !Just Jazz !Just Jazz !

Presented by The Babush Santana Quintet

Babush Santana (drums, trumpet, violin, vocals); Laura Santana

(vocals); Lawrence Ireland (keyboards); Jude Manuel (bass); and

Mike Boyer (lead guitar)

Food Festival::::: A French RepastA French RepastA French RepastA French RepastA French Repast

RequiemRequiemRequiemRequiemRequiem (Hungary)

Director: Zoltan Fabri

12 Central StationCentral StationCentral StationCentral StationCentral Station (Brazil)

Director: Walter Salles

Behind the SunBehind the SunBehind the SunBehind the SunBehind the Sun (Brazil)

Director: Walter Salles

The Motorcycle DiariesThe Motorcycle DiariesThe Motorcycle DiariesThe Motorcycle DiariesThe Motorcycle Diaries

Director: Walter Salles

The Throw of DiceThe Throw of DiceThe Throw of DiceThe Throw of DiceThe Throw of Dice

Choreographic composition of Manipuri classical dance style

Presented by Anjika Centre for Manipuri Dance and Movement

Therapy, Kolkata

Concept of Choreography: Priti Patel

Accompanists: K. Ratan Singh (pung); Y. Gyaneswar Singh (pung);

W. Wuraj Kumar (vocal) and M. Mangangsana (vocal & pena)

Food Festival: Flavours of the Orient: Flavours of the Orient: Flavours of the Orient: Flavours of the Orient: Flavours of the Orient

27 Science and Technology in the Mountains–A DialogueScience and Technology in the Mountains–A DialogueScience and Technology in the Mountains–A DialogueScience and Technology in the Mountains–A DialogueScience and Technology in the Mountains–A Dialogue

Speakers: Dr. Alok Bhattacharya, Dean, School of Information

Technology, JNU; Prof. Harsh Sinvhal, Roorkee, IIT; Dr. S.P. Singh,

Garhwal University; Dr. K.K. Pande, Amrapalli Institute of

Technology; Dr. A. Agarwal, School of Medicine & Health, IGNOU;

Shri U.S. Majila, MLA (Uttaranchal); Shri Pradeep Tamta, MLA

(Uttaranchal); Prof. Shekhar Pathak, Nehru Memorial Museum & Library;

Dr. Anant Pant, Birla Institute of Scientific Research and others

(Collaboration: Shastra)

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28 Internal SecurityInternal SecurityInternal SecurityInternal SecurityInternal Security

(Collaboration: Institute of Conflict Management)

November 2006

4 Mid Year Review of the Indian Economy 2006-2007Mid Year Review of the Indian Economy 2006-2007Mid Year Review of the Indian Economy 2006-2007Mid Year Review of the Indian Economy 2006-2007Mid Year Review of the Indian Economy 2006-2007

Main presentation by Dr. Surjit Singh Bhalla, Managing Director,

Oxus Research and Investments

Discussants: Dr. Shubhashis Gangopadhyay, Head, India Development

Foundation and Dr. Omkar Goswami, Corporate & Economic Research

Group Advisory Private Ltd

Chair: Shri Suman K. Bery, Director General, NCAER

(Collaboration: Malcolm & Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust)

OOOOONNNNN THETHETHETHETHE O O O O OCCASIONCCASIONCCASIONCCASIONCCASION OFOFOFOFOF THETHETHETHETHE 150 150 150 150 150THTHTHTHTH A A A A ANNIVERSARYNNIVERSARYNNIVERSARYNNIVERSARYNNIVERSARY OFOFOFOFOF S S S S SIGMUNDIGMUNDIGMUNDIGMUNDIGMUND F F F F FREUDREUDREUDREUDREUD

17 Symposium on Forgetting and Not Being Able to ForgetSymposium on Forgetting and Not Being Able to ForgetSymposium on Forgetting and Not Being Able to ForgetSymposium on Forgetting and Not Being Able to ForgetSymposium on Forgetting and Not Being Able to Forget

Speakers: Dr. Eveline List & Dr. Bettina Reiter, University of Vienna;

Dr. Mallika Akbar; and Dr. Ashok Nagpal, Delhi University

(Collaboration: Embassy of Austria and Centre for Psychoanalytic

Studies, University of Delhi)

18 Education for Children in Difficult CircumstancesEducation for Children in Difficult CircumstancesEducation for Children in Difficult CircumstancesEducation for Children in Difficult CircumstancesEducation for Children in Difficult Circumstances

Presentations by Ms. Annie Koshi, Principal, St. Mary’s School,

New Delhi; Dr. Janki Rajan, Professor, Jamia Millia Islamia & Director,

SCERT; Dr. Rukmini Banerjee, Director Research, Pratham Resource

Centre; and Shri Amit Kaushik, UNDP who was formerly with

Elementary Education, MHRD

Chair: Shri Vinod C. Khanna

December 2006

SAARC DSAARC DSAARC DSAARC DSAARC DAYAYAYAYAY OFOFOFOFOF THETHETHETHETHE G G G G GIRLIRLIRLIRLIRL C C C C CHILDHILDHILDHILDHILD

8 The Girl Child: Plans and Portrayals–Seeking a Culture forThe Girl Child: Plans and Portrayals–Seeking a Culture forThe Girl Child: Plans and Portrayals–Seeking a Culture forThe Girl Child: Plans and Portrayals–Seeking a Culture forThe Girl Child: Plans and Portrayals–Seeking a Culture for

ChangeChangeChangeChangeChange

Colloquium speakers: Prof. Nabanita Deb Sen, Dr. Syeda Hameed,

Ms. Kirti Singh, Ms. Shabnam Hashmi and Dr. Umakant

(Collaboration: India Alliance for the Girl Child)

11 Stabilizing the India–Pakistan Peace ProcessStabilizing the India–Pakistan Peace ProcessStabilizing the India–Pakistan Peace ProcessStabilizing the India–Pakistan Peace ProcessStabilizing the India–Pakistan Peace Process

Inaugration: Shri I.K. Gujral

(Collaboration: Pakistan Studies Programme, South Asian Studies

Division, School of International Studies, JNU)

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January 2007

On the Occasion of India International Centre’s Annual DayOn the Occasion of India International Centre’s Annual DayOn the Occasion of India International Centre’s Annual DayOn the Occasion of India International Centre’s Annual DayOn the Occasion of India International Centre’s Annual Day

Celebrating Kashi–The Eternal City: 19Celebrating Kashi–The Eternal City: 19Celebrating Kashi–The Eternal City: 19Celebrating Kashi–The Eternal City: 19Celebrating Kashi–The Eternal City: 19ththththth to 22 to 22 to 22 to 22 to 22ndndndndnd January 2007 January 2007 January 2007 January 2007 January 2007

Exhibitions, Seminar, Cultural Programmes & Special CuisineExhibitions, Seminar, Cultural Programmes & Special CuisineExhibitions, Seminar, Cultural Programmes & Special CuisineExhibitions, Seminar, Cultural Programmes & Special CuisineExhibitions, Seminar, Cultural Programmes & Special Cuisine

ExhibitionExhibitionExhibitionExhibitionExhibition: Kashi- The Eternal CityKashi- The Eternal CityKashi- The Eternal CityKashi- The Eternal CityKashi- The Eternal City

An exhibition of photographs, sculptures, terracotta objects, paintings,

old textiles, jewellery and decorative art

Inaugurated by Prof. M.G. K. Menon, President, IIC

SSSSSEMINAREMINAREMINAREMINAREMINAR ONONONONON V V V V VARANASIARANASIARANASIARANASIARANASI

20 Inaugural sessionInaugural sessionInaugural sessionInaugural sessionInaugural session

Keynote address: Dr. L.M. Singhvi

Kashi Through ArchaeologyKashi Through ArchaeologyKashi Through ArchaeologyKashi Through ArchaeologyKashi Through Archaeology

Speaker: Prof. Vidula Jayaswal, Dept. of Ancient History, Culture &

Archaeology, Banaras Hindu University & Director, Archaeological

Excavation, Ramnagar, Varanasi

Kashi in Epigraphical RecordsKashi in Epigraphical RecordsKashi in Epigraphical RecordsKashi in Epigraphical RecordsKashi in Epigraphical Records

Speaker: Prof. T.P. Verma (Retd.), Dept. of Ancient Indian History,

Culture & Archaeology, Gurukul Kangri University, Hardwar

Sculptural Art of KashiSculptural Art of KashiSculptural Art of KashiSculptural Art of KashiSculptural Art of Kashi

Speaker: Dr. N.P. Joshi, former Director, Archaeological Museum,

Mathura & State Museum, Lucknow; presently Hon. Acharya, Jnana-

Pravaha, Varanasi

Ghats of BanarasGhats of BanarasGhats of BanarasGhats of BanarasGhats of Banaras

Speaker: Dr. Bhanu Shankar Mehta, noted scholar of Banaras culture

Temples and Mathas of KashiTemples and Mathas of KashiTemples and Mathas of KashiTemples and Mathas of KashiTemples and Mathas of Kashi

Speaker: Dr. Pramod Giri, Specialist on Mathas and Temples of

Banaras

21 Vedic and Shastric Traditions in KashiVedic and Shastric Traditions in KashiVedic and Shastric Traditions in KashiVedic and Shastric Traditions in KashiVedic and Shastric Traditions in Kashi

Speaker: Prof. Yugal Kishor Mishra, former Pro Vice-Chancellor,

Sampurnanand Sanskrit University & presently, Head, Dept. of Vedic

Studies, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi

Buddhism in KashiBuddhism in KashiBuddhism in KashiBuddhism in KashiBuddhism in Kashi

Speaker: Prof. Brahmadev Narayan Sharma, Head, Dept. of Pali &

Theravada, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University

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Jainism in KashiJainism in KashiJainism in KashiJainism in KashiJainism in Kashi

Speaker: Prof. M.N. P. Tiwari, Dept. of History of Art, Banaras

Hindu University, Varanasi

Shaiva and Shakta Cults in KashiShaiva and Shakta Cults in KashiShaiva and Shakta Cults in KashiShaiva and Shakta Cults in KashiShaiva and Shakta Cults in Kashi

Speaker: Prof. K.D. Tripathi (Retd.) former Director, Kalidas

Academy, Ujjain & Dean, Faculty of Sanskrit Learning & Theology,

Banaras Hindu University; presently, Professor Emeritus, Banaras

Hindu University

Vaishnava and Folk Cults in KashiVaishnava and Folk Cults in KashiVaishnava and Folk Cults in KashiVaishnava and Folk Cults in KashiVaishnava and Folk Cults in Kashi

Speaker: Prof. Kamal Giri (Retd.) Dept. of History of Art, Banaras

Hindu University; and presently, Hon. Director, Jnana-Pravaha,

Varanasi

Saints and Sages of KashiSaints and Sages of KashiSaints and Sages of KashiSaints and Sages of KashiSaints and Sages of Kashi

Speaker: Prof. Raghunath Giri (Retd.), Dept. of Philosophy, Mahatma

Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi

The Diamond SoulThe Diamond SoulThe Diamond SoulThe Diamond SoulThe Diamond Soul

Speaker: Smt Manju Sundaram, senior disciple of Smt Girija Devi

22 Drama and Lilas in KashiDrama and Lilas in KashiDrama and Lilas in KashiDrama and Lilas in KashiDrama and Lilas in Kashi

Speaker: Dr. Bhanu Shankar Mehta

Ceremonies, Rituals and Yatras in KashiCeremonies, Rituals and Yatras in KashiCeremonies, Rituals and Yatras in KashiCeremonies, Rituals and Yatras in KashiCeremonies, Rituals and Yatras in Kashi

Speaker: Dr. Kusum Giri (Retd.), Dept. of Sociology, Vasanta College

for Women, Varanasi

Fairs and Festival in KashiFairs and Festival in KashiFairs and Festival in KashiFairs and Festival in KashiFairs and Festival in Kashi

Speaker: Dr. Bhanu Shankar Mehta

Arts and Crafts of KashiArts and Crafts of KashiArts and Crafts of KashiArts and Crafts of KashiArts and Crafts of Kashi

Speaker: Prof. Nita Kumar, Visiting Professor of Anthropology,

Clamount Mckenna College, California, USA & Director, Nirman NGO,

Varanasi

Cleaning the Ganga and Issues of Environment/ConservationCleaning the Ganga and Issues of Environment/ConservationCleaning the Ganga and Issues of Environment/ConservationCleaning the Ganga and Issues of Environment/ConservationCleaning the Ganga and Issues of Environment/Conservation

Speaker: Shri Navnit Raman, INTACH

Valedictory AddressValedictory AddressValedictory AddressValedictory AddressValedictory Address

by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan

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CCCCCULTURALULTURALULTURALULTURALULTURAL P P P P PROGRAMMESROGRAMMESROGRAMMESROGRAMMESROGRAMMES

20 Vedic Chanting: Rig - VedaVedic Chanting: Rig - VedaVedic Chanting: Rig - VedaVedic Chanting: Rig - VedaVedic Chanting: Rig - Veda

Chanting by Sri Chintamani Dixit Mahadkar & Sri Gangadhar Dev

Shukla - Yajurveda (Madhyandina Shakha)Shukla - Yajurveda (Madhyandina Shakha)Shukla - Yajurveda (Madhyandina Shakha)Shukla - Yajurveda (Madhyandina Shakha)Shukla - Yajurveda (Madhyandina Shakha)

Chanting by Sri Vinayak Badal, Sri Anil Ghodekar, Sri Gopal

Sharmopadhyaya & Sri Gajanan Godse

Krishna - Yajurveda (Taittiriya Shakha)Krishna - Yajurveda (Taittiriya Shakha)Krishna - Yajurveda (Taittiriya Shakha)Krishna - Yajurveda (Taittiriya Shakha)Krishna - Yajurveda (Taittiriya Shakha)

Chanting by Sri Krishnamurty Ghanpathi, Sri K. Venkat Raman, Sri

Mahadev Ghanpathi & Sri Ganesh Ghanpathi

Sama Veda (Kauthuma–Madra Paddhati)Sama Veda (Kauthuma–Madra Paddhati)Sama Veda (Kauthuma–Madra Paddhati)Sama Veda (Kauthuma–Madra Paddhati)Sama Veda (Kauthuma–Madra Paddhati)

Chanting by Sri Gagan Kumar Chattopadhyaya, Sri Jaiprakash Sharma,

Sri Balendu Sharma & Sri A. Sharma

With commentary by Prof. Yugal Kishor Mishra, Head, Veda Vibhaga,

Sampurnananda Sanskrit University

FFFFFILMSILMSILMSILMSILMS:::::21 Spirit of KashiSpirit of KashiSpirit of KashiSpirit of KashiSpirit of Kashi

Director: Juhi Sinha

Film on the music of Kashi

The Eternal City–VaranasiThe Eternal City–VaranasiThe Eternal City–VaranasiThe Eternal City–VaranasiThe Eternal City–Varanasi

Director: Juhi Sinha

Film on the lifestyle and culture of Kashi

22 Celebrating Kashi: A Musical Experience of Celebrating Kashi: A Musical Experience of Celebrating Kashi: A Musical Experience of Celebrating Kashi: A Musical Experience of Celebrating Kashi: A Musical Experience of Purab AngPurab AngPurab AngPurab AngPurab Ang

Presented by Smt Manju Sundaram, senior disciple of Smt Girija Devi

Accompanists: Vinod Lele (tabla); Bharat Bhushan (sarangi); and

Vinay Mishra (harmonium)

Organised in collaboration with Jnana-Pravaha–Centre for Cultural

Studies & Research, Varanasi

23-24 Urban Actors, Policies and Governance in four IndianUrban Actors, Policies and Governance in four IndianUrban Actors, Policies and Governance in four IndianUrban Actors, Policies and Governance in four IndianUrban Actors, Policies and Governance in four Indian

Metropolitan CitiesMetropolitan CitiesMetropolitan CitiesMetropolitan CitiesMetropolitan Cities

(Collaboration: Centre de Sciences Humaines)

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February 2006

1 D.M. SD.M. SD.M. SD.M. SD.M. SINGHVIINGHVIINGHVIINGHVIINGHVI M M M M MEMORIALEMORIALEMORIALEMORIALEMORIAL L L L L LECTUREECTUREECTUREECTUREECTURE 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006Exploring India’s IdentityExploring India’s IdentityExploring India’s IdentityExploring India’s IdentityExploring India’s Identity

Speaker: Lord Bhiku Parikh

Chair: Justice R.C. Lahoti, former Chief Justice of India

(Collaboration: D.M. Singhvi Memorial Society)

6 Can Nuclear Proliferation be Stopped? The Case of North KoreaCan Nuclear Proliferation be Stopped? The Case of North KoreaCan Nuclear Proliferation be Stopped? The Case of North KoreaCan Nuclear Proliferation be Stopped? The Case of North KoreaCan Nuclear Proliferation be Stopped? The Case of North Korea

and Iranand Iranand Iranand Iranand Iran

Speaker: Dr. Gary Samore, Vice-President for Global Security and

Sustainability, MacArthur Foundation

Chair: Lt. Gen. V.R. Raghavan

(Collaboration: Delhi Policy Group)

7 Conserving Mughal Garden WaterworksConserving Mughal Garden WaterworksConserving Mughal Garden WaterworksConserving Mughal Garden WaterworksConserving Mughal Garden Waterworks

Speaker: Prof. James L. Westcoat, Professor & Head, Department of

Landscape

Architecture, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, USA

Chair: Shri Martand Singh, Chairman, INTACH -UK Trust

(Collaboration: INTACH)

IIIIINDEPENDENTNDEPENDENTNDEPENDENTNDEPENDENTNDEPENDENT I I I I INDIANDIANDIANDIANDIA

9 Mapping an Elusive Terrain: Literature in a Fluid SocietyMapping an Elusive Terrain: Literature in a Fluid SocietyMapping an Elusive Terrain: Literature in a Fluid SocietyMapping an Elusive Terrain: Literature in a Fluid SocietyMapping an Elusive Terrain: Literature in a Fluid Society

Speaker: Prof. Meenakshi Mukherjee, literary critic and former

Professor of English, JNU

Chair: Prof. Alok Rai, University of Delhi

(Collaboration: The New India Foundation, Bangalore)

10 Whither Iraq–Reflections on Nation BuildingWhither Iraq–Reflections on Nation BuildingWhither Iraq–Reflections on Nation BuildingWhither Iraq–Reflections on Nation BuildingWhither Iraq–Reflections on Nation Building

Speaker: Prof. Nadia Al-Bagdadi, Central European University,

Budapest

Chair: Shri Hamid Ansari, former Indian Ambassador

(Collaboration: Academy of Third World Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia)

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11 Integrating Immigrants: The American Experience and theIntegrating Immigrants: The American Experience and theIntegrating Immigrants: The American Experience and theIntegrating Immigrants: The American Experience and theIntegrating Immigrants: The American Experience and the

European ExperienceEuropean ExperienceEuropean ExperienceEuropean ExperienceEuropean Experience

Speaker: Prof. Nathan Glazer, Emeritus Professor of Sociology and

Education, Harvard University

Chair: Prof. Andre Beteille

13 Internet Governance: Are We Ready for It?Internet Governance: Are We Ready for It?Internet Governance: Are We Ready for It?Internet Governance: Are We Ready for It?Internet Governance: Are We Ready for It?

Speaker: Shri Subimal Bhattacharya, Vice-President, Argus Integrated

Solutions

Chair: Shri Nitin Desai, Special Adviser to the U.N. Secretary General

14 Unraveling the Mind of ChinaUnraveling the Mind of ChinaUnraveling the Mind of ChinaUnraveling the Mind of ChinaUnraveling the Mind of China

Speaker: Shri Ravi Bhoothalingam, Founder & Chairman, Manas

Advisory, and former President, The Oberoi Group of Hotels and is

Convenor of the Tourism Task Force for the Bangladesh-China-India-

Myanmar Forum (Kunming Initiative)

Chair: Dr. Mira Sinha Bhattacharjea

15 Human Security–Incoherent Concept or Policy Template ?Human Security–Incoherent Concept or Policy Template ?Human Security–Incoherent Concept or Policy Template ?Human Security–Incoherent Concept or Policy Template ?Human Security–Incoherent Concept or Policy Template ?

Speaker: Prof. Ramesh Thakur, Senior Vice Rector, United Nations

University, Tokyo

(Collaboration: IILM India Forum)

16 Modern Advances in Eye Care of the Aging EyeModern Advances in Eye Care of the Aging EyeModern Advances in Eye Care of the Aging EyeModern Advances in Eye Care of the Aging EyeModern Advances in Eye Care of the Aging Eye

Speaker: Dr. Rishi Mohan, Consultant, Lasertech Eye Centre, M.M.

Eyetech Institute, Malhotra Heart Institute and I.P. Apollo Hospital

Chair: Prof.(Dr.) Madan Mohan

16 East Asia and Asia Pacific: Competing or ComplementaryEast Asia and Asia Pacific: Competing or ComplementaryEast Asia and Asia Pacific: Competing or ComplementaryEast Asia and Asia Pacific: Competing or ComplementaryEast Asia and Asia Pacific: Competing or Complementary

RegionalismsRegionalismsRegionalismsRegionalismsRegionalisms

Speaker: Dr. Paul Evans, Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors and Co-

CEO, Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada

Chair: Dr. Nagesh Kumar, Director-General, Research and Information

Systems

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17 Craft Heritage of KashmirCraft Heritage of KashmirCraft Heritage of KashmirCraft Heritage of KashmirCraft Heritage of Kashmir

Presentation by Sudha Koul, IAS, author of The Tiger Ladies–a

Memoir of Kashmir.

(Collaboration: Craft Revival Trust)

17 New States for a New India? Critical Appraisal of the Creation ofNew States for a New India? Critical Appraisal of the Creation ofNew States for a New India? Critical Appraisal of the Creation ofNew States for a New India? Critical Appraisal of the Creation ofNew States for a New India? Critical Appraisal of the Creation of

ChhattisgarhChhattisgarhChhattisgarhChhattisgarhChhattisgarh

Speaker: Dr. Samuel Berthet, Centre de Sciences Humaines, New Delhi

Chair: Dr. Savyasaachi, Department of Sociology, Jamia Millia Islamia

(Collaboration: Centre de Sciences Humaines)

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20 The Science of Religious FestivalsThe Science of Religious FestivalsThe Science of Religious FestivalsThe Science of Religious FestivalsThe Science of Religious Festivals

Speaker: Dr. Rajesh Kochhar, Scientist & former Director, NISTADS

Chair: Shri M.C. Joshi

(Collaboration: NISTADS)

22 The Rationale for a Universal Declaration of Human RightsThe Rationale for a Universal Declaration of Human RightsThe Rationale for a Universal Declaration of Human RightsThe Rationale for a Universal Declaration of Human RightsThe Rationale for a Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Speaker: Prof. Arvind Sharma, Birks Professor of Comparative

Religion, McGill University, Canada

Chair: Shri S.J.S. Chhatwal, former Indian High Commissioner to

Canada

27 The Indo-US Nuclear Deal–A Tutorial for Non-ExpertsThe Indo-US Nuclear Deal–A Tutorial for Non-ExpertsThe Indo-US Nuclear Deal–A Tutorial for Non-ExpertsThe Indo-US Nuclear Deal–A Tutorial for Non-ExpertsThe Indo-US Nuclear Deal–A Tutorial for Non-Experts

Speaker: Prof. R. Rajaraman, Centre for Physical Sciences, Jawaharlal

Nehru University

Chair: Dr. Manoj K. Joshi, Editor (Views), The Hindustan Times Ltd.

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28 The Northeast Since IndependenceThe Northeast Since IndependenceThe Northeast Since IndependenceThe Northeast Since IndependenceThe Northeast Since Independence

Speaker: Dr. Udayon Misra, Professor of English, Dibrugarh

University, Assam

Chair: Dr. Radha Kumar

(Collaboration: The New India Foundation, Bangalore)

March 2006

3 Budget 2006 - AnalysisBudget 2006 - AnalysisBudget 2006 - AnalysisBudget 2006 - AnalysisBudget 2006 - Analysis

Speaker: Shri Bishwajit Bhattacharyya, Advocate, Supreme Court of

India

Chair: Shri Abhijit Bhattacharyya, Chief Commissioner, Customs,

Central Excise & Service Tax

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8 Responding to the Inner Calling–Taking Education to theResponding to the Inner Calling–Taking Education to theResponding to the Inner Calling–Taking Education to theResponding to the Inner Calling–Taking Education to theResponding to the Inner Calling–Taking Education to the

Oppressed PeopleOppressed PeopleOppressed PeopleOppressed PeopleOppressed People

Speaker: Amit from Adharshila Shikshana Kendra

(Collaboration: The Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His

Holiness The Dalai Lama)

8 Babur Nama (Journal of Babur): Its Relevance to ContemporaryBabur Nama (Journal of Babur): Its Relevance to ContemporaryBabur Nama (Journal of Babur): Its Relevance to ContemporaryBabur Nama (Journal of Babur): Its Relevance to ContemporaryBabur Nama (Journal of Babur): Its Relevance to Contemporary

India and PakistanIndia and PakistanIndia and PakistanIndia and PakistanIndia and Pakistan

Speaker: Shri Dilip Hiro, writer, journalist and commentator who has

published 27 books and who recently translated Babur’s 16th century

classic

(Collaboration: Penguin India)

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17 Globalisation and Farming CrisisGlobalisation and Farming CrisisGlobalisation and Farming CrisisGlobalisation and Farming CrisisGlobalisation and Farming Crisis

Speaker: Dr. Devinder Sharma, Food and Trade Policy Analyst

Chair: Shri B.P. Singh

(Collaboration: Centre for Environment and Food Security)

20 Ethiopia, Africa’s IndiaEthiopia, Africa’s IndiaEthiopia, Africa’s IndiaEthiopia, Africa’s IndiaEthiopia, Africa’s India

An illustrated lecture by Mr. Come Carpentier, Convenor, World

Affairs: Journal of International Issues

Chair: Dr. Raghuraj Singh Chauhan, Acting Director National Museum

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21 Urban Crisis in Contemporary Bombay CinemaUrban Crisis in Contemporary Bombay CinemaUrban Crisis in Contemporary Bombay CinemaUrban Crisis in Contemporary Bombay CinemaUrban Crisis in Contemporary Bombay Cinema

Speaker: Dr. Ranjani Mazumdar, School of Arts and Aesthetics,

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Chair: Dr. Ashis Nandy

(Collaboration: The New India Foundation, Bangalore)

27 The Changing Politics of Peace and Security: What Place for theThe Changing Politics of Peace and Security: What Place for theThe Changing Politics of Peace and Security: What Place for theThe Changing Politics of Peace and Security: What Place for theThe Changing Politics of Peace and Security: What Place for the

United Nations in anUnited Nations in anUnited Nations in anUnited Nations in anUnited Nations in an

‘Asian Century’?

Speaker: Mr. Jeffery Laurenti, renowned UN scholar and policy

analyst with the Century Foundation, New York

Chair: Shri Eric Gonsalves, former Indian Ambassador

(Collaboration: Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies)

28 Missile Defense–Current Status in the US and Prospects in IndiaMissile Defense–Current Status in the US and Prospects in IndiaMissile Defense–Current Status in the US and Prospects in IndiaMissile Defense–Current Status in the US and Prospects in IndiaMissile Defense–Current Status in the US and Prospects in India

Speaker: Prof. T. Postol, Program in Science, Technology and Society,

MIT, USA

Chair: Rear Adm. K.Raja Menon

29 Is the United States a Southern Nation?Is the United States a Southern Nation?Is the United States a Southern Nation?Is the United States a Southern Nation?Is the United States a Southern Nation?

Speaker: Prof. Ira Katznelson, Ruggles, Professor of Political Science

& History, President, Columbia University, New York and American

Political Science Association

Chair: Dr. Andre Beteille

(Collaboration: Centre for Policy Research)

April 2006

1 Moral Education, Value Education in a Global WorldMoral Education, Value Education in a Global WorldMoral Education, Value Education in a Global WorldMoral Education, Value Education in a Global WorldMoral Education, Value Education in a Global World

Speaker: Prof. Edwin Zappe, school teacher and former Professor of

Teaching, University of Salzburg

Chair: Dr. Kamala Menon, Principal, Mirambika School

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3 Healing without Medicine: AcupressureHealing without Medicine: AcupressureHealing without Medicine: AcupressureHealing without Medicine: AcupressureHealing without Medicine: Acupressure

Speaker: Dr. A.K. Saxena, Secretary-General, Shakuntala Devi Multi

Therapy Health and Research Foundation and co-author of Miraculous

Effects of Acupressure

Chair: Dr. B.K. Tamini

5 Prevention of Hearing DisabilityPrevention of Hearing DisabilityPrevention of Hearing DisabilityPrevention of Hearing DisabilityPrevention of Hearing Disability

A multi-media presentation by Dr.R.N. Narang, former Research

Fellow, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, currently Research and

Managing Director, Alps International and National Awardee for the

Best Technological Innovation

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7 Sports Since IndependenceSports Since IndependenceSports Since IndependenceSports Since IndependenceSports Since Independence

Speaker: Ms. Sharada Ugra, India Today

Chair: Dr. J.S. Naruka, Director, Sports & Physical Education, Delhi

University

(Collaboration: The New India Foundation, Bangalore)

10 Isaiah Berlin: An Opponent of AbsolutismIsaiah Berlin: An Opponent of AbsolutismIsaiah Berlin: An Opponent of AbsolutismIsaiah Berlin: An Opponent of AbsolutismIsaiah Berlin: An Opponent of Absolutism

Speaker: Prof. Ramin Jahanbegloo, Chair Professor, Rajni Kothari

Chair in Democracy, CSDS (2005-2006)

Chair: Prof. Mrinal Miri, former Vice Chancellor, Northeastern Hill

University, Shillong

(Collaboration: Centre for the Study of Developing Societies)

11 Indian Art and Aesthetics and GlobalizationIndian Art and Aesthetics and GlobalizationIndian Art and Aesthetics and GlobalizationIndian Art and Aesthetics and GlobalizationIndian Art and Aesthetics and Globalization

Speaker: Shri Shakti Maira, artist and author of the book

Towards Ananda: Rethinking Indian Art and Aesthetics (Penguin,

2006)

Chair: Shri Ashok Vajpeyi

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12 India’s Environment 1947-89: Politics, Society & NatureIndia’s Environment 1947-89: Politics, Society & NatureIndia’s Environment 1947-89: Politics, Society & NatureIndia’s Environment 1947-89: Politics, Society & NatureIndia’s Environment 1947-89: Politics, Society & Nature

Speaker: Dr. Mahesh Rangarajan, Visiting Professor, Department of

History, Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Chair: Dr. Amita Baviskar

(Collaboration: The New India Foundation, Bangalore)

17 Trekking in BhutanTrekking in BhutanTrekking in BhutanTrekking in BhutanTrekking in Bhutan

An illustrated lecture by Shri Dalip Mehta, former Indian Ambassador

to Bhutan

Introduction: Shri Sudhir Sahi

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Speaker: Prof. Allan Fels, AO, Dean of the Australia and New

Zealand School of Government and former Chairman, Australian

Competition and Consumer Commission

Chair: Dr. Bimal Jalan, MP.

(Collaboration: National Council for Applied Economic Research,

Australia-India Council, Australian High Commission)

19 Sri Lankan Peace Process: Challenges and OpportunitiesSri Lankan Peace Process: Challenges and OpportunitiesSri Lankan Peace Process: Challenges and OpportunitiesSri Lankan Peace Process: Challenges and OpportunitiesSri Lankan Peace Process: Challenges and Opportunities

Speaker: Prof. Gamini Lakshman Peiris, Minister of Enterprise

Development, Industrial Policy & Investment Promotion, Minister of

Constitutional Affairs, Government of Sri Lanka, and Chief Negotiator

in the Government’s Peace Process

Chair: Lt. Gen. (Retd.) V.R. Raghavan

(Collaboration: Centre for Security Analysis, Chennai)

20 Challenges of India’s Foreign Policy towards the BalkansChallenges of India’s Foreign Policy towards the BalkansChallenges of India’s Foreign Policy towards the BalkansChallenges of India’s Foreign Policy towards the BalkansChallenges of India’s Foreign Policy towards the Balkans

Speaker: Shri Shashank, former Foreign Secretary

Moderator: Shri Sunandan Roy Chowdhury, Editor-Publisher, Sampark

Journal of Global Understanding

(Collaboration: Sampark Journal of Global Understanding, Kolkata)

22 Chinese Porcelain–India and the Western World, 8Chinese Porcelain–India and the Western World, 8Chinese Porcelain–India and the Western World, 8Chinese Porcelain–India and the Western World, 8Chinese Porcelain–India and the Western World, 8ththththth to 15 to 15 to 15 to 15 to 15ththththth

Century A.D.Century A.D.Century A.D.Century A.D.Century A.D.

An illustrated lecture by Dr. John Carswell, former Curator, Oriental

Institute, University of Chicago and, an authority on Chinese export

ceramics.

Chair: Dr. Radha Banerjee, IGNCA

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25 Preparing Children for a Non-Violent FuturePreparing Children for a Non-Violent FuturePreparing Children for a Non-Violent FuturePreparing Children for a Non-Violent FuturePreparing Children for a Non-Violent Future

Speaker: Dr. Savita Singh of Srijan, an ongoing project which is open

to women and children who wish to develop some hobby or

vocational skill.

(Collaboration: The Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His

Holiness The Dalai Lama)

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27 Framing the Fluid–Multiple Perspectives on Bharatanatyam:Framing the Fluid–Multiple Perspectives on Bharatanatyam:Framing the Fluid–Multiple Perspectives on Bharatanatyam:Framing the Fluid–Multiple Perspectives on Bharatanatyam:Framing the Fluid–Multiple Perspectives on Bharatanatyam:

Philosophical, Historical, Attitudinal, Aesthetic and Socio-CulturalPhilosophical, Historical, Attitudinal, Aesthetic and Socio-CulturalPhilosophical, Historical, Attitudinal, Aesthetic and Socio-CulturalPhilosophical, Historical, Attitudinal, Aesthetic and Socio-CulturalPhilosophical, Historical, Attitudinal, Aesthetic and Socio-Cultural

Speaker: Shri Navtej Singh Johar

(Collaboration: Crafts Revival Trust)

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28 India’s Foreign Policy Since IndependenceIndia’s Foreign Policy Since IndependenceIndia’s Foreign Policy Since IndependenceIndia’s Foreign Policy Since IndependenceIndia’s Foreign Policy Since Independence

Speaker: Dr. C. Raja Mohan, Strategic Affairs Editor, The Indian

Express

Chair: Shri Inder Malhotra

(Collaboration: The New India Foundation, Bangalore)

May 2006

1 Underwater Archaeology: Post-Tsunami Excavations atUnderwater Archaeology: Post-Tsunami Excavations atUnderwater Archaeology: Post-Tsunami Excavations atUnderwater Archaeology: Post-Tsunami Excavations atUnderwater Archaeology: Post-Tsunami Excavations at

MahabalipuramMahabalipuramMahabalipuramMahabalipuramMahabalipuram

Speaker: Dr. Alok Tripathi, Superintending Archaeologist, Under-

Water Archaeology, ASI

Chair: Dr. B.M. Pande

8 PPPPPREMREMREMREMREM B B B B BHATIAHATIAHATIAHATIAHATIA M M M M MEMORIALEMORIALEMORIALEMORIALEMORIAL L L L L LECTUREECTUREECTUREECTUREECTURE 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006India Engages with the WorldIndia Engages with the WorldIndia Engages with the WorldIndia Engages with the WorldIndia Engages with the World

Speaker: Shri K.S. Bajpai, former Indian Ambassador to Pakistan,

China and USA

Chair: Shri K. Subrahmanyam, Chairman, Global Strategic Development

(Collaboration: Prem Bhatia Memorial Trust)

8 Penance and Punishment: Marking the Body in Criminal Law andPenance and Punishment: Marking the Body in Criminal Law andPenance and Punishment: Marking the Body in Criminal Law andPenance and Punishment: Marking the Body in Criminal Law andPenance and Punishment: Marking the Body in Criminal Law and

Social Ideology of Ancient IndiaSocial Ideology of Ancient IndiaSocial Ideology of Ancient IndiaSocial Ideology of Ancient IndiaSocial Ideology of Ancient India

Speaker: Prof. Patrick Olivelle, Professor of Sanskrit and Indian

Religions, Department of Asian Studies, University of Texas, Austin.

Chair: Prof. K.M. Shrimali, Department of History, University of Delhi

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10 Water: Understanding the CrisesWater: Understanding the CrisesWater: Understanding the CrisesWater: Understanding the CrisesWater: Understanding the Crises

Speaker: Shri Ramaswamy R. Iyer, water expert and former

Secretary, Water Resources, Govt. of India

Chair: Shri Shekhar Singh

(Collaboration: Centre for Environment and Food Security)

10 Nepali Peace, Nepali DemocracyNepali Peace, Nepali DemocracyNepali Peace, Nepali DemocracyNepali Peace, Nepali DemocracyNepali Peace, Nepali Democracy

Speaker: Mr. Kanak Mani Dixit, South Asian journalist and Nepali

Publisher

Chair: Shri Bharat Bhushan, The Telegraph

15 Charting a New Course: A Strategy for Sustainable ManagementCharting a New Course: A Strategy for Sustainable ManagementCharting a New Course: A Strategy for Sustainable ManagementCharting a New Course: A Strategy for Sustainable ManagementCharting a New Course: A Strategy for Sustainable Management

of India’s Water Resources in the 21of India’s Water Resources in the 21of India’s Water Resources in the 21of India’s Water Resources in the 21of India’s Water Resources in the 21ststststst Century Century Century Century Century

A joint presentation by Shri G.N. Kathpalia, Alternative Futures and

Shri Rakesh Kapoor, co-Authors of a book of the same title as the

lecture

Chair: Shri Ramaswamy R. Iyer

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18 Integrated Braj DevelopmentIntegrated Braj DevelopmentIntegrated Braj DevelopmentIntegrated Braj DevelopmentIntegrated Braj Development

A presentation on the conservation of the heritage, culture and

environment of Brajbhoomi

By Shri Vineet Narain, CEO, Braj Foundation and senior journalist

Chair: Shri B.M. Pande

23 The Politics of DiseaseThe Politics of DiseaseThe Politics of DiseaseThe Politics of DiseaseThe Politics of Disease

Speaker: Dr. Mika Aaltola, Adjunct Professor, University of Tampere,

Finland

Chair: Dr. Ranjit Roy Chaudhury

29 Complementary Medicine: HomeopathyComplementary Medicine: HomeopathyComplementary Medicine: HomeopathyComplementary Medicine: HomeopathyComplementary Medicine: Homeopathy

Speaker: Dr. Mohammed Qasim

Chair: Dr. Ranjit Roy Chaudhury

31 Science in Resurgent India: Changing Science & TechnologyScience in Resurgent India: Changing Science & TechnologyScience in Resurgent India: Changing Science & TechnologyScience in Resurgent India: Changing Science & TechnologyScience in Resurgent India: Changing Science & Technology

Landscape in IndiaLandscape in IndiaLandscape in IndiaLandscape in IndiaLandscape in India

Inaugural Address by Dr. R.A. Mashelkar, Secretary, DSIR and

Director, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

Chair: Dr. N. Panchapakesan

June 2006

1 Summer Theatre Workshop for ChildrenSummer Theatre Workshop for ChildrenSummer Theatre Workshop for ChildrenSummer Theatre Workshop for ChildrenSummer Theatre Workshop for Children

Conducted by Ms. Kiran Deep Sharma, Associate Director, Khilona

and former member of the National School of Drama’s Theatre-in-

Education Company

8 Embracing the Canonical: Tradition and Modernity in CarnaticEmbracing the Canonical: Tradition and Modernity in CarnaticEmbracing the Canonical: Tradition and Modernity in CarnaticEmbracing the Canonical: Tradition and Modernity in CarnaticEmbracing the Canonical: Tradition and Modernity in Carnatic

MusicMusicMusicMusicMusic

Speaker: Dr. Lakshmi Subramanian, Fellow, Centre for Studies in

Social Sciences, Kolkata

Chair: Shri Manna Srinivasan

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9 Brain and ConsciousnessBrain and ConsciousnessBrain and ConsciousnessBrain and ConsciousnessBrain and Consciousness

Speaker: Dr. Shonini L. Rao, Senior Professor, National Brain

Research Cenre, Manesar, Haryana

Chair: Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan

(Collaboration: NISTADS)

12 Henrik Ibsen and Indian TheatreHenrik Ibsen and Indian TheatreHenrik Ibsen and Indian TheatreHenrik Ibsen and Indian TheatreHenrik Ibsen and Indian Theatre

Speaker: Dr. Utpal K. Banerjee, critic and arts writer

Chair: Dr. Javed Malik

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14 Complementary Medicine: AyurvedaComplementary Medicine: AyurvedaComplementary Medicine: AyurvedaComplementary Medicine: AyurvedaComplementary Medicine: Ayurveda

Speaker: Dr. P.R. Ramesh, Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakal

Chair: Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin

16 Constituting Identity: Lessons from the Indian ExperienceConstituting Identity: Lessons from the Indian ExperienceConstituting Identity: Lessons from the Indian ExperienceConstituting Identity: Lessons from the Indian ExperienceConstituting Identity: Lessons from the Indian Experience

Speaker: Prof. Gary Jacobsohn, Government Department, University of

Texas, Austin

Chair: Dr. Shylashri Shankar

21 Weapons of Terror: Freeing the World of Nuclear, Biological andWeapons of Terror: Freeing the World of Nuclear, Biological andWeapons of Terror: Freeing the World of Nuclear, Biological andWeapons of Terror: Freeing the World of Nuclear, Biological andWeapons of Terror: Freeing the World of Nuclear, Biological and

Chemical ArmsChemical ArmsChemical ArmsChemical ArmsChemical Arms

Speaker: Dr. Hans Blix, Chairman, WMDC

Chair: Shri K. Subrahmanyam

(Collaboration: Delhi Policy Group)

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27 Credit Flow to the Handloom Sector, Appraisal of the CurrentCredit Flow to the Handloom Sector, Appraisal of the CurrentCredit Flow to the Handloom Sector, Appraisal of the CurrentCredit Flow to the Handloom Sector, Appraisal of the CurrentCredit Flow to the Handloom Sector, Appraisal of the Current

ScenarioScenarioScenarioScenarioScenario

Speaker: Dr. Ajit Kanitkar, Program Officer, Development Finance and

Economic Security, The Ford Foundation, Delhi

(Collaboration: Crafts Revival Trust)

July 2006

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3 The Battle for SchoolsThe Battle for SchoolsThe Battle for SchoolsThe Battle for SchoolsThe Battle for Schools

Speaker: Prof. Shanta Sinha, Director, M. Venkatarangalya

Foundation, Secunderabad and Magsaysay Awardee

Chair: Prof. B.L. Mungekar, Member, Planning Commission

(Collaboration: NCERT)

4 Song of RainSong of RainSong of RainSong of RainSong of Rain

An illustrated lecture on the birds of Kerala by Shri P.K. Uthaman,

birdwatcher-cum-bird Photographer

Chair: Shri Ravi Agarwal

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6 The Central American Free Trade Area (CAFTA), the DominicanThe Central American Free Trade Area (CAFTA), the DominicanThe Central American Free Trade Area (CAFTA), the DominicanThe Central American Free Trade Area (CAFTA), the DominicanThe Central American Free Trade Area (CAFTA), the Dominican

Republic and UnitedRepublic and UnitedRepublic and UnitedRepublic and UnitedRepublic and United States: Choices and ChallengesStates: Choices and ChallengesStates: Choices and ChallengesStates: Choices and ChallengesStates: Choices and Challenges

by H.E. Mr. Hans Dannenberg, Ambassador of the Dominican

Republic

Chair: H.E. Mr. Jorge Heine, Ambassador of Chile

(Collaboration: GRULAC)

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10 Science Since IndependenceScience Since IndependenceScience Since IndependenceScience Since IndependenceScience Since Independence

Speaker: Prof. Dhruv Raina, Zakir Hussain Centre for Educational

Studies, JNU

Chair: Prof. Rajesh Kochhar

(Collaboration: The New India Foundation, Bangalore)

12 Four Educational RiddlesFour Educational RiddlesFour Educational RiddlesFour Educational RiddlesFour Educational Riddles

A talk on the National Curriculum Framework by Prof. Krishna

Kumar, Director, NCERT

Chair: Prof. Mrinal Miri

13 Indian Diaspora and Performing Arts with Reference to ClassicalIndian Diaspora and Performing Arts with Reference to ClassicalIndian Diaspora and Performing Arts with Reference to ClassicalIndian Diaspora and Performing Arts with Reference to ClassicalIndian Diaspora and Performing Arts with Reference to Classical

Indian DanceIndian DanceIndian DanceIndian DanceIndian Dance

An illustrated lecture by Dr. Sunil Kothari, Dance Historian, Scholar

and Critic

Chair: Shri Malay Mishra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Overseas

Affairs, Govt. of India

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14 Ornament in Traditional Indian ArchitectureOrnament in Traditional Indian ArchitectureOrnament in Traditional Indian ArchitectureOrnament in Traditional Indian ArchitectureOrnament in Traditional Indian Architecture

An illustrated lecture by Dr. Parul Pandya Dhar, Assistant Professor,

Department of History of Art, National Museum Institute

(Collaboration: Crafts Revival Trust)

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Speaker: Smt. Aruna Roy, Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan,

Rajasthan

Chair: Justice Leila Seth

(Collaboration: Council for Social Development)

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20 Working with Specially Gifted Children in East DelhiWorking with Specially Gifted Children in East DelhiWorking with Specially Gifted Children in East DelhiWorking with Specially Gifted Children in East DelhiWorking with Specially Gifted Children in East Delhi

By Alpana Nayak, Association for Learning Performing Arts and

Normative Action

(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness

The Dalai Lama)

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21 Genetic Engineering and the Future of Indian FarmersGenetic Engineering and the Future of Indian FarmersGenetic Engineering and the Future of Indian FarmersGenetic Engineering and the Future of Indian FarmersGenetic Engineering and the Future of Indian Farmers

Speaker: Dr. Suman Sahai, President, Gene Campaign

Chair: Prof. P.S. Ramakrishnan, UGC Emeritus Professor of Ecology,

JNU

(Collaboration: Centre for Environment and Food Security)

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25 Complementary Medicine: UnaniComplementary Medicine: UnaniComplementary Medicine: UnaniComplementary Medicine: UnaniComplementary Medicine: Unani

Speaker: Dr. Syed Mohammed Arif Zaidi, Senior Lecturer and Unani

Physician, Jamia Hamdard

Chair: Dr. Rama Baru, JNU

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26 Student SuicidesStudent SuicidesStudent SuicidesStudent SuicidesStudent Suicides

Speaker: Fr. Brenden MacCarthaigh

Chair: Dr. Janaki Rajan, Jamia Millia Islamia

(Collaboration: NISTADS)

RRRRROSALINDOSALINDOSALINDOSALINDOSALIND W W W W WILSONILSONILSONILSONILSON M M M M MEMORIALEMORIALEMORIALEMORIALEMORIAL L L L L LECTUREECTUREECTUREECTUREECTURE 2006 2006 2006 2006 200628 Primary Education and the LawPrimary Education and the LawPrimary Education and the LawPrimary Education and the LawPrimary Education and the Law

Speaker: Justice Ruma Pal, former Judge, Supreme Court of India

(Collaboration: Rosalind Wilson Memorial Trust)

31 The End of OilThe End of OilThe End of OilThe End of OilThe End of Oil

Speaker: Dr. Sudha Mahalingam, Centre for Policy Research

Chair: Shri Talmiz Ahmed, Director-General, Indian Council for World

Affairs

August 2006

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1 My Father, the BuilderMy Father, the BuilderMy Father, the BuilderMy Father, the BuilderMy Father, the Builder

By Khushwant Singh

Chair: Shri Jagmohan

(Collaboration: The Attic & INTACH)

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2 Colombia: Four Years of Good Governance and a Promising FutureColombia: Four Years of Good Governance and a Promising FutureColombia: Four Years of Good Governance and a Promising FutureColombia: Four Years of Good Governance and a Promising FutureColombia: Four Years of Good Governance and a Promising Future

Speaker: H.E. Mr. Pedro Pablo de Bedout, Ambassador of Colombia

Chair: H.E. Mr. K. Baijnath, Ambassador of Suriname & Dean,

Regional Group of Latin American and Caribbean Countries

(Collaboration: GRULAC)

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4 Invisible Craft: Rafoogari of NajibabadInvisible Craft: Rafoogari of NajibabadInvisible Craft: Rafoogari of NajibabadInvisible Craft: Rafoogari of NajibabadInvisible Craft: Rafoogari of Najibabad

Speaker: Ms. Priya Ravish Mehra, Freelance Textile Artist

(Collaboration: Crafts Revival Trust)

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7 Urban Solid Waste Management / Conservation of Natural ResourcesUrban Solid Waste Management / Conservation of Natural ResourcesUrban Solid Waste Management / Conservation of Natural ResourcesUrban Solid Waste Management / Conservation of Natural ResourcesUrban Solid Waste Management / Conservation of Natural Resources

By Ms. Snehlata S. Shrikhande (Pune)

(Collaboration: The Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His

Holiness the Dalai Lama)

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9 Recent Excavations at Sanauli (Haryana): A Late HarappanRecent Excavations at Sanauli (Haryana): A Late HarappanRecent Excavations at Sanauli (Haryana): A Late HarappanRecent Excavations at Sanauli (Haryana): A Late HarappanRecent Excavations at Sanauli (Haryana): A Late Harappan

NecropolisNecropolisNecropolisNecropolisNecropolis

Illustrated lecture by Dr. Dharam Vir Sharma, Superintending

Archaeologist, ASI

Chair: Shri R.S. Bisht

10 Journey to the North PoleJourney to the North PoleJourney to the North PoleJourney to the North PoleJourney to the North Pole

An illustrated lecture by Shri Ajeet Bajaj, first Indian to reach the

North Pole, June 2006

Introduction: Shri Sudhir Sahi

11 How Much Should a Person Consume? Thinking Through theHow Much Should a Person Consume? Thinking Through theHow Much Should a Person Consume? Thinking Through theHow Much Should a Person Consume? Thinking Through theHow Much Should a Person Consume? Thinking Through the

EnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironment

Speaker: Dr. Ramachandra Guha, author of a book of the same title

who discussed some of the issues presented in the book

Chair: Prof. Jean Dreze

(Collaboration: Permanent Black)

18 Some Reflections on Inhibitions in Creativity in the Writer:Some Reflections on Inhibitions in Creativity in the Writer:Some Reflections on Inhibitions in Creativity in the Writer:Some Reflections on Inhibitions in Creativity in the Writer:Some Reflections on Inhibitions in Creativity in the Writer:

A Psychological ReadingA Psychological ReadingA Psychological ReadingA Psychological ReadingA Psychological Reading of Salman Rushdie’s ‘of Salman Rushdie’s ‘of Salman Rushdie’s ‘of Salman Rushdie’s ‘of Salman Rushdie’s ‘Haroun and theHaroun and theHaroun and theHaroun and theHaroun and the

Sea of Stories’Sea of Stories’Sea of Stories’Sea of Stories’Sea of Stories’

Speaker: Mr. M. Nasir Ilahi, Scientific Member and Faculty at the

Objects Institute and Clinical Asstt. Professor of Psychiatry, New York

Medical School

Chair: Prof. Alok Rai

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19 Growth and Poverty Reduction: Is the Glass Half Full or HalfGrowth and Poverty Reduction: Is the Glass Half Full or HalfGrowth and Poverty Reduction: Is the Glass Half Full or HalfGrowth and Poverty Reduction: Is the Glass Half Full or HalfGrowth and Poverty Reduction: Is the Glass Half Full or Half

EmptyEmptyEmptyEmptyEmpty

Speaker: Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning

Commission

Chair: Dr. Bimal Jalan, MP and former Governor, Reserve Bank of

India

21 Delhi’s Stray CareDelhi’s Stray CareDelhi’s Stray CareDelhi’s Stray CareDelhi’s Stray Care

Speaker: Prof. Amita Singh, Centre for Law and Governance, JNU

Chair: Prof. Neela Mukherjee

(Collaboration: Indrani Foundation)

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22 North South Project: A New Model of Design and CraftNorth South Project: A New Model of Design and CraftNorth South Project: A New Model of Design and CraftNorth South Project: A New Model of Design and CraftNorth South Project: A New Model of Design and Craft

Collaborations in the Developing WorldCollaborations in the Developing WorldCollaborations in the Developing WorldCollaborations in the Developing WorldCollaborations in the Developing World

Speaker: Ms. Patty Johnson, Canada-based designer

(Collaboration: Crafts Revival Trust)

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22 Discovering the Ancient in Modern DelhiDiscovering the Ancient in Modern DelhiDiscovering the Ancient in Modern DelhiDiscovering the Ancient in Modern DelhiDiscovering the Ancient in Modern Delhi

An illustrated lecture by Dr. Upinder Singh, Professor of History,

Delhi University and author.

Chair: Ms. Naina Dayal

(Collaboration: The Attic and INTACH)

23 The Queen’s Stepwell at PatanThe Queen’s Stepwell at PatanThe Queen’s Stepwell at PatanThe Queen’s Stepwell at PatanThe Queen’s Stepwell at Patan

An illustrated lecture by Dr. Kirit Mankodi, Director-Research Studies,

Project for Indian Cultural Studies, Franco Indian Research Pvt. Ltd.,

Mumbai

Chair: Shri B.M. Pande

September 2006

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5 Reflections on the Past and Present of Sufi Shrines in DelhiReflections on the Past and Present of Sufi Shrines in DelhiReflections on the Past and Present of Sufi Shrines in DelhiReflections on the Past and Present of Sufi Shrines in DelhiReflections on the Past and Present of Sufi Shrines in Delhi

An illustrated lecture by Sunil Kumar, Reader, History Department,

University of Delhi and author of The Present in Delhi’s Past

Chair: Dr. Narayani Gupta

(Collaboration: Attic and INTACH)

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6 The XIV NAM Summit in Havana and the Future of the Non-The XIV NAM Summit in Havana and the Future of the Non-The XIV NAM Summit in Havana and the Future of the Non-The XIV NAM Summit in Havana and the Future of the Non-The XIV NAM Summit in Havana and the Future of the Non-

Aligned MovementAligned MovementAligned MovementAligned MovementAligned Movement

Speaker: H.E. Mr. Juan Carretero, Ambassador of Cuba

Chair: H.E. Mr. Jorge Heine, Ambassador of Chila

(Collaboration: GRULAC)

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8 Recent Developments in Jammu & KashmirRecent Developments in Jammu & KashmirRecent Developments in Jammu & KashmirRecent Developments in Jammu & KashmirRecent Developments in Jammu & Kashmir

Speaker: Shri N.N. Vohra, Special Representative of the Govt. of India

for the J & K Dialogue

Chair: Shri Satinder K. Lambah, President, FIGS

(Collaboration: Federation of Indo-German Societies in India)

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8 Distress in Rural EconomyDistress in Rural EconomyDistress in Rural EconomyDistress in Rural EconomyDistress in Rural Economy

Speaker: Dr. Prem Shankar Jha, senior columnist and journalist

Chair: Prof. N.S. Ramaswamy, National Professor of Management and

founder- Director of IIM Bangalore

(Collaboration: Centre for Environment and Food Security)

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12 Group Foster Care and Other Mentoring OpportunitiesGroup Foster Care and Other Mentoring OpportunitiesGroup Foster Care and Other Mentoring OpportunitiesGroup Foster Care and Other Mentoring OpportunitiesGroup Foster Care and Other Mentoring Opportunities

Speaker: Dr. Kiran Modi, Managing Trustee, Udayan Care

(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness

The Dalai Lama)

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13 Conduct and Commerce of Art Today–With Special Reference toConduct and Commerce of Art Today–With Special Reference toConduct and Commerce of Art Today–With Special Reference toConduct and Commerce of Art Today–With Special Reference toConduct and Commerce of Art Today–With Special Reference to

Indian MusicIndian MusicIndian MusicIndian MusicIndian Music

Speaker: Smt. Shubha Mudgal, well known artist

(Collaboration: Crafts Revival Trust)

13 Overview of Urdu Poetry–Part IOverview of Urdu Poetry–Part IOverview of Urdu Poetry–Part IOverview of Urdu Poetry–Part IOverview of Urdu Poetry–Part I

and Speaker: Dr. Shahid Mahdi, former Vice Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia

16 Chair: Dr. Gopi Chand Narang, Chairman, Sahitya Akademi

Overview of Urdu Poetry–Part IIOverview of Urdu Poetry–Part IIOverview of Urdu Poetry–Part IIOverview of Urdu Poetry–Part IIOverview of Urdu Poetry–Part II

Speaker: Dr. Shahid Mahdi

Chair: Dr. Mushirul Hasan, Vice Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia

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14 Pluto: The Dethroned PlanetPluto: The Dethroned PlanetPluto: The Dethroned PlanetPluto: The Dethroned PlanetPluto: The Dethroned Planet

Speaker: Professor Rajesh Kochhar, former Director, NISTADS

Chair: Prof. N. Panchapakesan

(Collaboration: NISTADS)

18 Focus on West Asia: LebanonFocus on West Asia: LebanonFocus on West Asia: LebanonFocus on West Asia: LebanonFocus on West Asia: Lebanon

Speaker: Ms. Seema Mustafa, Bureau Chief, The Asian Age who

recently visited Lebanon

Chair: Shri S. Nihal Singh

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21 Thus Have I Heard: The Emerging Female Voice in BuddhismThus Have I Heard: The Emerging Female Voice in BuddhismThus Have I Heard: The Emerging Female Voice in BuddhismThus Have I Heard: The Emerging Female Voice in BuddhismThus Have I Heard: The Emerging Female Voice in Buddhism

Speaker: Venerable Tenzin Palmo

(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness

The Dalai Lama)

22 Focus on West Asia: IranFocus on West Asia: IranFocus on West Asia: IranFocus on West Asia: IranFocus on West Asia: Iran

Speaker: Shri Siddharth Varadarajan, Associate Editor, The Hindu,

who recently visited Iran

Chair: Shri Hamid Ansari, Chairman, Minorities Commission

23 Complementary Medicine: ReflexologyComplementary Medicine: ReflexologyComplementary Medicine: ReflexologyComplementary Medicine: ReflexologyComplementary Medicine: Reflexology

Speaker: Smt. Namita Unnikrishnan, practicing Reflexologist based in

Delhi

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26 Nehru’s Delhi–Post Independence Architecture in DelhiNehru’s Delhi–Post Independence Architecture in DelhiNehru’s Delhi–Post Independence Architecture in DelhiNehru’s Delhi–Post Independence Architecture in DelhiNehru’s Delhi–Post Independence Architecture in Delhi

An illustrated lecture by K.T. Ravindran, Professor of Urban Design &

Dean, The School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi

Chair: Shri Ashok Lall

(Collaboration: The Attic and INTACH)

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27 Is Democracy Exportable ?Is Democracy Exportable ?Is Democracy Exportable ?Is Democracy Exportable ?Is Democracy Exportable ?

Speaker: Lord Bhikhu Parekh, distinguished and internationally

renowned economist and Member of the British House of Lords

(Collaboration: IILM India Forum)

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29 Community Service Through Voluntary Blood DonationCommunity Service Through Voluntary Blood DonationCommunity Service Through Voluntary Blood DonationCommunity Service Through Voluntary Blood DonationCommunity Service Through Voluntary Blood Donation

Speaker: Ms. Malati Chibber, Honorary Advisor, Rotary Blood Bank

(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness

the Dalai Lama)

October 2006

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2 Women Shaping the Future of FoodWomen Shaping the Future of FoodWomen Shaping the Future of FoodWomen Shaping the Future of FoodWomen Shaping the Future of Food

Speakers: Ms. Renate Kunast, former Minister of Agriculture,

Germany and presently, Leader of the Green Party; and Ms. Caroline

Lucas, leading Member of the European Parliament of the Green

Party from UK

Special guest speaker: Ms. Judy Wicks, Founder, White Dog Café, the

first restaurant in United States based on local organic food

Chair: Dr. Vandana Shiva, Managing Trustee, Navdanya Trust

(Collaboration: Navdanya)

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3 Globalisation & SecurityGlobalisation & SecurityGlobalisation & SecurityGlobalisation & SecurityGlobalisation & Security

Speaker: Dr. Arun Shourie former Union Minister

Chair: Shri N.N. Vohra

(Collaboration Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses)

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16 Avenue Trees for the Imperial CapitalAvenue Trees for the Imperial CapitalAvenue Trees for the Imperial CapitalAvenue Trees for the Imperial CapitalAvenue Trees for the Imperial Capital

An illustrated lecture by Pradip Krishen, film-maker and writer

Chair: Prof. Alok Rai, Professor of Enghlish, Delhi University

(Collaboration: The Attic and INTACH)

IIC-IDSA EIIC-IDSA EIIC-IDSA EIIC-IDSA EIIC-IDSA EMINENTMINENTMINENTMINENTMINENT P P P P PERSONSERSONSERSONSERSONSERSONS’ L’ L’ L’ L’ LECTUREECTUREECTUREECTUREECTURE S S S S SERIESERIESERIESERIESERIES

17 Environmental Change and SecurityEnvironmental Change and SecurityEnvironmental Change and SecurityEnvironmental Change and SecurityEnvironmental Change and Security

Speaker: Dr. R.K. Pachauri, Director General, The Energy Research

Institute.

(Collaboration: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses)

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18 Mexico After the Elections: Issues and PerspectivesMexico After the Elections: Issues and PerspectivesMexico After the Elections: Issues and PerspectivesMexico After the Elections: Issues and PerspectivesMexico After the Elections: Issues and Perspectives

Speaker: H.E. Mr. Rogelio Granguillhome, Ambassador of Mexico

Chair: H.E. Mr. Jorge Heine, Ambassador of Chile

(Collaboration: GRULAC)

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Speaker: Dr. Intezar Husain, well known writer from Paksitan

Chair: Dr. Krishna Sobti

(Collaboration: Nirmal Smriti)

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24 Textile Heritage with the Sari as the Main Focus

An illustrated lecture by Rita Kapoor Chishti

(Collaboration: Crafts Revival Trust)

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26 Dilli ke Totay Mainay aur Thoray Bahar Ke MehmanDilli ke Totay Mainay aur Thoray Bahar Ke MehmanDilli ke Totay Mainay aur Thoray Bahar Ke MehmanDilli ke Totay Mainay aur Thoray Bahar Ke MehmanDilli ke Totay Mainay aur Thoray Bahar Ke Mehman:::::

Common Birds of Delhi and Some Interesting VisitorsCommon Birds of Delhi and Some Interesting VisitorsCommon Birds of Delhi and Some Interesting VisitorsCommon Birds of Delhi and Some Interesting VisitorsCommon Birds of Delhi and Some Interesting Visitors

An illustrated lecture by Ms. Sheila Chhabra

(Collaboration: The Attic and INTACH)

27 Complementary Medicine: NariparikshaComplementary Medicine: NariparikshaComplementary Medicine: NariparikshaComplementary Medicine: NariparikshaComplementary Medicine: Naripariksha

Speaker: Vaidyacharya Dr. J.R. Raju, Maharishi Ayurveda Arogyadham

Chair: Dr. Ranjit Roy Chaudhury

28 Journeys in Arunachal PradeshJourneys in Arunachal PradeshJourneys in Arunachal PradeshJourneys in Arunachal PradeshJourneys in Arunachal Pradesh

An illustrated lecture by Nandini Oberoi

Introduction: Sudhir Sahi

30 Ravi Varma’s Mythological PaintingsRavi Varma’s Mythological PaintingsRavi Varma’s Mythological PaintingsRavi Varma’s Mythological PaintingsRavi Varma’s Mythological Paintings

An illustrated lecture by Smt. Rupika Chawla, conservator of

paintings and writer on Art

Chair: Prof. Rajiv Lochan, Director, National Gallery of Modren Art

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31 Governance in India: Collapse and CureGovernance in India: Collapse and CureGovernance in India: Collapse and CureGovernance in India: Collapse and CureGovernance in India: Collapse and Cure

Speaker: Shri Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah, former Chief Justice of

India

Chair: Shri Soli J. Sorabjee

November 2006

4 Wit and Humour in Colonial India–Analysing CartoonsWit and Humour in Colonial India–Analysing CartoonsWit and Humour in Colonial India–Analysing CartoonsWit and Humour in Colonial India–Analysing CartoonsWit and Humour in Colonial India–Analysing Cartoons

Speaker: Prof. Mushirul Hasan, Vice Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia

Chair: Shri Ashok Nehru

6 Heart Attacks–A Lifestyle MaladyHeart Attacks–A Lifestyle MaladyHeart Attacks–A Lifestyle MaladyHeart Attacks–A Lifestyle MaladyHeart Attacks–A Lifestyle Malady

Speaker: Dr. O.P. Yadava, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Consulant

Cardiac Surgeon, National Heart Institute

Chair: Dr. Rama Baru, JNU

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7 City Makers and City BreakersCity Makers and City BreakersCity Makers and City BreakersCity Makers and City BreakersCity Makers and City Breakers

Speaker: Shri Dunu Roy, Director, Hazards Centre

(Collaboration: The Attic and INTACH)

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8 The Future of the Panama CanalThe Future of the Panama CanalThe Future of the Panama CanalThe Future of the Panama CanalThe Future of the Panama Canal

Speaker: H.E. Alberto Jose Pinzon, Ambassador of Panama in India

Chair: H.E. Mr. K. Bajnath, Ambassador of Suriname

(Collaboration: GRULAC)

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9 Cancer in Punjab Cotton Belt

Speaker: Shri Jarnail Singh, retired teacher from Jallal village, Bhatinda

District, Punjab

Discussant: Shri Umendra Dutt, Executive Director, Kheti Virsat

Mission, Jaitu, Faridkot District, Punjab

Chair: Prof. Rajesh Kochhar

(Collaboration: NISTADS)

10 The Tamil Jaina Community in the History of Tamil Nadu–AThe Tamil Jaina Community in the History of Tamil Nadu–AThe Tamil Jaina Community in the History of Tamil Nadu–AThe Tamil Jaina Community in the History of Tamil Nadu–AThe Tamil Jaina Community in the History of Tamil Nadu–A

Question of Identity and Negotiating SpacesQuestion of Identity and Negotiating SpacesQuestion of Identity and Negotiating SpacesQuestion of Identity and Negotiating SpacesQuestion of Identity and Negotiating Spaces

Speaker: Ms. R. Uma Maheshwari, independent journalist and ‘part’

academic.

Chair: Prof. Majid Siddiqui, Centre for Historical Studies, JNU

11 The Humanism of Satyajit RayThe Humanism of Satyajit RayThe Humanism of Satyajit RayThe Humanism of Satyajit RayThe Humanism of Satyajit Ray

Speaker: Shri Mahendra Misra, poet and writer

Chair: Shri Ashok Vajpeyi

(Collaboration: Indian Humanist Union)

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13 St. Francis of Assisi: 1181–1226St. Francis of Assisi: 1181–1226St. Francis of Assisi: 1181–1226St. Francis of Assisi: 1181–1226St. Francis of Assisi: 1181–1226

Introduction: Decisive Moments in the Pilgrim Jouneys of St.Decisive Moments in the Pilgrim Jouneys of St.Decisive Moments in the Pilgrim Jouneys of St.Decisive Moments in the Pilgrim Jouneys of St.Decisive Moments in the Pilgrim Jouneys of St.

Francis and Mystical Dimensions in the Life of St. FrancisFrancis and Mystical Dimensions in the Life of St. FrancisFrancis and Mystical Dimensions in the Life of St. FrancisFrancis and Mystical Dimensions in the Life of St. FrancisFrancis and Mystical Dimensions in the Life of St. Francis

Speaker: Sister Inigo

Film

Reluctant Saint: Francis of AssisiReluctant Saint: Francis of AssisiReluctant Saint: Francis of AssisiReluctant Saint: Francis of AssisiReluctant Saint: Francis of Assisi

14 St. Francis of Assisi: 1181-1226St. Francis of Assisi: 1181-1226St. Francis of Assisi: 1181-1226St. Francis of Assisi: 1181-1226St. Francis of Assisi: 1181-1226

Poverty, Joy and Inner Freedom of St. FrancisPoverty, Joy and Inner Freedom of St. FrancisPoverty, Joy and Inner Freedom of St. FrancisPoverty, Joy and Inner Freedom of St. FrancisPoverty, Joy and Inner Freedom of St. Francis

Speaker: Ven. Tenzin Priyadarshi

St. Francis’ Universal Love of all Creatures

Speaker: Father Justin Panakal

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Singing of Assisi SongsSinging of Assisi SongsSinging of Assisi SongsSinging of Assisi SongsSinging of Assisi Songs

(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness

The Dalai Lama)

15 Adventures of the Gondwanaland ExpeditionAdventures of the Gondwanaland ExpeditionAdventures of the Gondwanaland ExpeditionAdventures of the Gondwanaland ExpeditionAdventures of the Gondwanaland Expedition

An illustrated lecture by Shri Akhil Bakshi, leader of the

Gondwanaland Expedition Undertaken in 2005

16 U.S. Elections: Implications for July 2005 AgreementU.S. Elections: Implications for July 2005 AgreementU.S. Elections: Implications for July 2005 AgreementU.S. Elections: Implications for July 2005 AgreementU.S. Elections: Implications for July 2005 Agreement

Speaker: Dr. Ashley Tellis, Senior Associate, CEIP, Washington D.C.

20 China and India–Whither the Two GiantsChina and India–Whither the Two GiantsChina and India–Whither the Two GiantsChina and India–Whither the Two GiantsChina and India–Whither the Two Giants

Speaker: Prof. Deepak Lal, James C. Coleman, Professor of

International Development Studies, University of California at Los

Angeles

Chair: Shri Suman K. Bery, Director General, NCAER

(Collaboration: NCAER to commemorate NACER’s Golden Jubilee)

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22 Redefining PovertyRedefining PovertyRedefining PovertyRedefining PovertyRedefining Poverty

Speaker: Shri Mohan Guruswamy, Chairman & Founder, Centre for

Policy Alternatives and former Advisor to the Finance Minister of

India

Chair: Prof. Amitabh Kundu, Jawaharlal Nehru University

(Collaboration: Centre for Food Security and Environment)

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22-23 Buddhist Literature in Pali and SanskritBuddhist Literature in Pali and SanskritBuddhist Literature in Pali and SanskritBuddhist Literature in Pali and SanskritBuddhist Literature in Pali and Sanskrit

Speaker: Prof. Satkari Mukhopadhyaya, eminent Sanskrit Scholar,

served at prestigious institutions– Sanskrit University, Varanasi,

American Library of Congress, Sahitya Akademi and IGNCA

Chair: Prof. Upendra Rao

(Collaboration: Tibet House)

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24 Global HeatingGlobal HeatingGlobal HeatingGlobal HeatingGlobal Heating

Speaker: Dr. A.P. Mitra, FRS

Chair: Prof. Rajesh Kochhar

(Collaboration: NISTADS)

25 Gender Discrimination and Sex TraffickingGender Discrimination and Sex TraffickingGender Discrimination and Sex TraffickingGender Discrimination and Sex TraffickingGender Discrimination and Sex Trafficking

Speakers: Ms. Shireen Ebadi, Nobel Laureate; and Dr. Sayeda

Hameed, Member, Planning Commission

Chair: Ms. Ruchira Gupta

(Collaboration: Apne Aap Women Worldwide)

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S. RS. RS. RS. RS. RANGANATHANANGANATHANANGANATHANANGANATHANANGANATHAN M M M M MEMORIALEMORIALEMORIALEMORIALEMORIAL L L L L LECTUREECTUREECTUREECTUREECTURE 2006 2006 2006 2006 200628 The Lakshanas of a Civil ServantThe Lakshanas of a Civil ServantThe Lakshanas of a Civil ServantThe Lakshanas of a Civil ServantThe Lakshanas of a Civil Servant

Speaker: Shri C.R. Krishnaswamy Rao Sahib, former Cabinet Secretary

Chair: Justice Santosh Hegde, Lok Ayukta, Karnataka & former Judge,

Supreme Court of India

(Collaboration: S. Ranganathan Charitable Foundation)

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28 Delhi’s Kots and Sarais: History as Reflected in ToponymyDelhi’s Kots and Sarais: History as Reflected in ToponymyDelhi’s Kots and Sarais: History as Reflected in ToponymyDelhi’s Kots and Sarais: History as Reflected in ToponymyDelhi’s Kots and Sarais: History as Reflected in Toponymy

Speaker: Dr. Narayani Gupta, historian and conservationist

(Collaboration: The Attic and INTACH)

29 The Complete Taj Mahal and the Riverfront Gardens of AgraThe Complete Taj Mahal and the Riverfront Gardens of AgraThe Complete Taj Mahal and the Riverfront Gardens of AgraThe Complete Taj Mahal and the Riverfront Gardens of AgraThe Complete Taj Mahal and the Riverfront Gardens of Agra

An illustrated lecture by Prof. Ebba Koch, Professor of Art History,

University of Vienna

Chair: Prof. Sunil Kumar

30 Cosmopolitanism and ToleranceCosmopolitanism and ToleranceCosmopolitanism and ToleranceCosmopolitanism and ToleranceCosmopolitanism and Tolerance

Speaker: Prof. Stan van Hooft, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Deakin

University, Melbourne and author of Caring: An Essay in the Philosophy

of Ethics and numerous journal articles on moral philosophy, bioethics,

business ethics and on the nature of health and disease

Chair: Prof. Niraja Jayal, Centre for Politics & Governance, JNU

December 2006

1 Romancing the PresentRomancing the PresentRomancing the PresentRomancing the PresentRomancing the Present

An illustrated lecture by Prof. Salima Hashmi, Dean, School of Visual

Arts at Beaconhouse National University, Lahore and co-author of

Memories, Myths, Mutations–Contemporary Art of India and Pakistan

(New Delohi: Oxford University Press, 2006)

Chief Guest: Smt. Gursharan Kaur

(Collaboration: Oxford University Press, India)

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4 Relation Between Science and ArtRelation Between Science and ArtRelation Between Science and ArtRelation Between Science and ArtRelation Between Science and Art

An illustrated lecture by Prof. Pushpa M. Bhargava, Vice-Chairman,

National Knowledge Commission, Govt. of India

Chair: Dr. H.K. Kaul

(Collaboration: DELNET)

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5 The Last Mughal: Eclipse of a DynastyThe Last Mughal: Eclipse of a DynastyThe Last Mughal: Eclipse of a DynastyThe Last Mughal: Eclipse of a DynastyThe Last Mughal: Eclipse of a Dynasty

Speaker: Mr. William Dalrymple, well known writer

Chair: Prof. Harbans Mukhia

(Collaboration: The Attic and INTACH)

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6 Which was IBSA ? India, Brazil and South Africa StrategicWhich was IBSA ? India, Brazil and South Africa StrategicWhich was IBSA ? India, Brazil and South Africa StrategicWhich was IBSA ? India, Brazil and South Africa StrategicWhich was IBSA ? India, Brazil and South Africa Strategic

PartnershipPartnershipPartnershipPartnershipPartnership

Speaker: H.E. Mr. Jose Vicente de Sa Pimentel, Ambassador of Brazil

Chair: H.E. Mr. Jorge Heine, Ambassador of Chile

(Collaboration: GRULAC)

8 Yoga for All AilmentsYoga for All AilmentsYoga for All AilmentsYoga for All AilmentsYoga for All Ailments

Illustrated lecture by Smt. Bijoylaxmi Hota, Yoga Therapist and

author of several books and articles on Yoga

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9 Human Rights, Terrorism and SecurityHuman Rights, Terrorism and SecurityHuman Rights, Terrorism and SecurityHuman Rights, Terrorism and SecurityHuman Rights, Terrorism and Security

Speaker: Shri Soli J. Sorabjee

Chair: Shri B.G. Verghese

(Collaboration: IDSA)

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13 Zubaan-I-Delli: From Amir Khusrau to Radio MirchiZubaan-I-Delli: From Amir Khusrau to Radio MirchiZubaan-I-Delli: From Amir Khusrau to Radio MirchiZubaan-I-Delli: From Amir Khusrau to Radio MirchiZubaan-I-Delli: From Amir Khusrau to Radio Mirchi

Presented by Prof. Alok Rai, Professor of English, University of Delhi

and writer on matters of contemporary language and culture

With Mahood Farooqui

(Collaboration: The Attic and INTACH)

14 Nations Matter: The Limits of CosmopolitanismNations Matter: The Limits of CosmopolitanismNations Matter: The Limits of CosmopolitanismNations Matter: The Limits of CosmopolitanismNations Matter: The Limits of Cosmopolitanism

Speaker: Prof. Craig Calhoun, Professor of Sociology, New York

University & President, Social Science Research Council

Chair: Prof. Dilip Gaonkar, Northwestern University

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16 Ecological Security: The Foundation of Sustainable DevelopmentEcological Security: The Foundation of Sustainable DevelopmentEcological Security: The Foundation of Sustainable DevelopmentEcological Security: The Foundation of Sustainable DevelopmentEcological Security: The Foundation of Sustainable Development

(edited by Samar Singh) by Prof. M.G.K. Menon

Ecological Security–The Foundation of Sustainable EquitableEcological Security–The Foundation of Sustainable EquitableEcological Security–The Foundation of Sustainable EquitableEcological Security–The Foundation of Sustainable EquitableEcological Security–The Foundation of Sustainable Equitable

DevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopment

By Dr. Jeffrey A.McNeely, Chief Scientist, IUCN (The World

Conservation Union) where he has worked since 1980

followed by a discussion

Speakers: Shri Digvijay Singh; and Dr. Kirit Parikh

Chair: Dr. Amrita Patel

(Collaboration: The Foundation for Ecological Security)

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18 Milarepa–The Yogi of TibetMilarepa–The Yogi of TibetMilarepa–The Yogi of TibetMilarepa–The Yogi of TibetMilarepa–The Yogi of Tibet (1052-1135)

Poet-monk and mystic who became one of Tibet’s greatest spiritual

leader

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Milarepa–The Yogi of TibetMilarepa–The Yogi of TibetMilarepa–The Yogi of TibetMilarepa–The Yogi of TibetMilarepa–The Yogi of Tibet

Speaker: Ven. Lhakdor la, translator and religious assistant to His

Holiness The Dalai Lama and Director, Library of Tibetan Works and

Archives

19 MilarepaMilarepaMilarepaMilarepaMilarepa

to An exhibition of paintings by Ven. Choegyal Rinpoche, well known

24 artist Inaugurated by Ven. Lhakdor la

19 Milarepa on Impermanence and RenunciationMilarepa on Impermanence and RenunciationMilarepa on Impermanence and RenunciationMilarepa on Impermanence and RenunciationMilarepa on Impermanence and Renunciation

Speaker: Ven. Khandro Rinpoche, Founder & Head of the Samten Tse

Retreat Centre, Mussoorie

20 Songs of MilarepaSongs of MilarepaSongs of MilarepaSongs of MilarepaSongs of Milarepa

Presented by Kelsang Chukie Tethtong

Milarepa Milarepa Milarepa Milarepa Milarepa (Bhutan/India; 2006)

Directed by Ven. Neten Chokling Rinpoche

(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness

the Dalai Lama)

20 Harmonising Donors, Lenders and National Education PoliciesHarmonising Donors, Lenders and National Education PoliciesHarmonising Donors, Lenders and National Education PoliciesHarmonising Donors, Lenders and National Education PoliciesHarmonising Donors, Lenders and National Education Policies

and Priorities: The Mauritius Experienceand Priorities: The Mauritius Experienceand Priorities: The Mauritius Experienceand Priorities: The Mauritius Experienceand Priorities: The Mauritius Experience

Speaker: Mr. Armoogum Parsuramen, Secretary to the Executive

Board of UNESO & former Minister of Education, Mauritius

Chair: Shri Sudeep Banerjee, former Secretary, Education

22 You and Your LiverYou and Your LiverYou and Your LiverYou and Your LiverYou and Your Liver

Speaker: Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin

Chair: Prof. Ranjit Roy Chaudhury

28 The Challenge of Climate Change: The Role of Architecture andThe Challenge of Climate Change: The Role of Architecture andThe Challenge of Climate Change: The Role of Architecture andThe Challenge of Climate Change: The Role of Architecture andThe Challenge of Climate Change: The Role of Architecture and

UrbanismUrbanismUrbanismUrbanismUrbanism

An illustrated presentation by Mr. Sunand Prasad, eminent architect &

first Asian President elect of The Royal Institute of British Architects

Chair: Shri Ravi Kaimal, Kaimal Chatterjee & Associates

January 2007

4 Market Globalization and Democracy: EU and IndiaMarket Globalization and Democracy: EU and IndiaMarket Globalization and Democracy: EU and IndiaMarket Globalization and Democracy: EU and IndiaMarket Globalization and Democracy: EU and India

Speaker: H.E. Ms Emma Bonino, Italian Minister for International

Trade and European Affairs

Chair: Professor Salma Bawa, JNU

(Collaboration: Embassy of Italy)

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6 Tonal Structures in Western Classical MusicTonal Structures in Western Classical MusicTonal Structures in Western Classical MusicTonal Structures in Western Classical MusicTonal Structures in Western Classical Music

An illustrated presentation by Mr. Mark Lindley, Editorial Board,

Journal of Music Theory; Board of Advisors, Performance Practice

Review etc. who has taught at the Universities of Bocazici and Yildiz

in Istanbul and John Betts Fellow, Oxford University

Chair: Ms Punita Singh

(Collaboration: Delhi Music Society)

8 Rethinking IslamismRethinking IslamismRethinking IslamismRethinking IslamismRethinking Islamism

Speaker: Lord Meghnad Desai, Emeritus Professor of Economics,

London School of Economics

Chair: Prof. Mushirul Hasan

9-10 Egypt: Introduction to the Personality of an Ancient Civilization:Egypt: Introduction to the Personality of an Ancient Civilization:Egypt: Introduction to the Personality of an Ancient Civilization:Egypt: Introduction to the Personality of an Ancient Civilization:Egypt: Introduction to the Personality of an Ancient Civilization:

Part I and IIPart I and IIPart I and IIPart I and IIPart I and II

Illustrated lecture in two parts by Prof. Shereen Ratnagar,

Archaeologist & former Professor of History, JNU

Introduction: Shri Eric Gonsalves

11 One Man and His Army: Netaji Bose 1943–1945One Man and His Army: Netaji Bose 1943–1945One Man and His Army: Netaji Bose 1943–1945One Man and His Army: Netaji Bose 1943–1945One Man and His Army: Netaji Bose 1943–1945

Speaker: Prof. Sugata Bose, Gardiner Professor of History, Department

of History, Harvard University who has recently compiled and edited

a new book on Netaji Subhas Bose: Chalo Delhi 1943-1945 on

Netaji’s last two years in his own voice–his writings, speeches,

broadcasts and the creation of the creation of the Indian National

Army

Chair: Professor Chris Bayley

(Collaboration: Permanent Black and The Netaji Research Bureau,

Kolkata)

2424242424THTHTHTHTH D D D D DRRRRR. C.D. D. C.D. D. C.D. D. C.D. D. C.D. DESHMUKHESHMUKHESHMUKHESHMUKHESHMUKH M M M M MEMORIALEMORIALEMORIALEMORIALEMORIAL L L L L LECTUREECTUREECTUREECTUREECTURE 2007 2007 2007 2007 200714 The Imperatives of Sustainable Development–Can India Lead?The Imperatives of Sustainable Development–Can India Lead?The Imperatives of Sustainable Development–Can India Lead?The Imperatives of Sustainable Development–Can India Lead?The Imperatives of Sustainable Development–Can India Lead?

Speaker: Dr. R. K. Pachauri, Director-General, The Energy and

Resources Institute

Chair: Prof. M.G.K. Menon, President, IIC

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17 Individuals Citizens or Worker?: The Scope and Limits ofIndividuals Citizens or Worker?: The Scope and Limits ofIndividuals Citizens or Worker?: The Scope and Limits ofIndividuals Citizens or Worker?: The Scope and Limits ofIndividuals Citizens or Worker?: The Scope and Limits of

School Based Educational ReformSchool Based Educational ReformSchool Based Educational ReformSchool Based Educational ReformSchool Based Educational Reform

Speaker: Prof. Christopher Winch, Professor in Educational

Management & Policy, Kings College, London

Chair: Prof. Mrinal Miri

(Collaboration: National Council of Educational Research and Training)

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24 Rejuvenation of Craft: The Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya ResponseRejuvenation of Craft: The Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya ResponseRejuvenation of Craft: The Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya ResponseRejuvenation of Craft: The Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya ResponseRejuvenation of Craft: The Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya Response

An illustrated lecture by Judy Frater, Ashoka Fellow who conceived

& founded the Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya, the first design school for

traditional artisans of crafts and textiles

Discussants: Laila Tyabji, Jaya Jaitly, Gulshan Nanda and Sheela Lunkad

(Collaboration: Crafts Revival Trust)

JJJJJAPANAPANAPANAPANAPAN Y Y Y Y YEAREAREAREAREAR INININININ I I I I INDIANDIANDIANDIANDIA 2007 2007 2007 2007 200724 Todaiji Temple and BodhisenaTodaiji Temple and BodhisenaTodaiji Temple and BodhisenaTodaiji Temple and BodhisenaTodaiji Temple and Bodhisena

Speaker: Mr. Kosei Morimoto, Chief Abbot of Todaiji Temple, Nara

Chair: Professor Brij Tankha

(Collaboration: Embassy of Japan)

27 Complementary Medicine: Latest Advances in the Field ofComplementary Medicine: Latest Advances in the Field ofComplementary Medicine: Latest Advances in the Field ofComplementary Medicine: Latest Advances in the Field ofComplementary Medicine: Latest Advances in the Field of

AcupunctureAcupunctureAcupunctureAcupunctureAcupuncture

An illustrated lecture by Dr. Raman Kapur, Head, Dept. of

Acupuncture, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital; and Dr. Sunita Kapur

Chair: Dr. Ranjit Roy Chaudhury

30 Self and Morality: Cross-Cultural PerspectivesSelf and Morality: Cross-Cultural PerspectivesSelf and Morality: Cross-Cultural PerspectivesSelf and Morality: Cross-Cultural PerspectivesSelf and Morality: Cross-Cultural Perspectives

Speaker: Professor Richard Sorabjee, Professor of Philosophy

University of London

Chair: Dr. L.M. Singhvi

(Collaboration: Bharatiya Ekta Foundation)

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31 Is there a Left-ward Trend in Latin America?Is there a Left-ward Trend in Latin America?Is there a Left-ward Trend in Latin America?Is there a Left-ward Trend in Latin America?Is there a Left-ward Trend in Latin America?

Speaker: H.E. Mr. Jorge Heine, Ambassador of Chile

Chair: H.E. Mr. K. Bajnath, Ambassador of Suriname

(Collaboration: GRULAC)

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February 2006

3 Recent Supreme Court Judgement on Dissolution of BiharRecent Supreme Court Judgement on Dissolution of BiharRecent Supreme Court Judgement on Dissolution of BiharRecent Supreme Court Judgement on Dissolution of BiharRecent Supreme Court Judgement on Dissolution of Bihar

AssemblyAssemblyAssemblyAssemblyAssembly

Panelists: Dr. Subhash Kashyap, Centre for Policy Research and

Constitution Expert; Justice Kuldip Singh, former Judge, Supreme Court

of India and Dr. D. Raja, National Secretary, Communist Party of India

Chair: Shri Soli J. Sorabjee

15 Film

E-Waste–A Second hand lifeE-Waste–A Second hand lifeE-Waste–A Second hand lifeE-Waste–A Second hand lifeE-Waste–A Second hand life

By Nutan Manmohan

Followed by a discussion

Panelists: Ms. Laxmi Raghupati, Additional Director, MoEF,

Government of India and Mr. Vinod Sharma, President, Electronics

Component Industries Association

Moderator: Mr. Ravi Agarwal, Director, Toxics Link

(Collaboration: Toxics Link)

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23 Where the Sun Rises, Where Shadows Fall, The North-EastWhere the Sun Rises, Where Shadows Fall, The North-EastWhere the Sun Rises, Where Shadows Fall, The North-EastWhere the Sun Rises, Where Shadows Fall, The North-EastWhere the Sun Rises, Where Shadows Fall, The North-East

Book Launch by Dr. Karan Singh, MP

Edited by Geeti Sen with Consulting Editors; Sanjoy Hazarika,

Mamang Dai and Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih

Followed by a discussion

Speakers: Manzar Khan, Geeti Sen, Mamang Dai, Nini Lungalang,

Sanjoy Hazarika

Slide show and poetry readings

Co-published with Oxford University Press, 2006

March 2006

1 Sri Lanka on the EdgeSri Lanka on the EdgeSri Lanka on the EdgeSri Lanka on the EdgeSri Lanka on the Edge

Speakers: Shri M.R. Narayanswamy, author and journaliste and Shri

M.K. Tikku, journalist

Chair: Maj. Gen.(Retd.) Ashok Mehta

APPENDIX III Discussions

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2 Meet Marija SresMeet Marija SresMeet Marija SresMeet Marija SresMeet Marija Sres

Welcome Address by H.E. Mr. M. Borstnik, Charge d Affairs,

Embassy of Slovenia

Introduction: Myron J. Pereira SJ

Followed by

In ConversationIn ConversationIn ConversationIn ConversationIn Conversation

Marija Sres, writer and development worker in conversation with

Smt. Sonalben Shukla, Director, Vacha Women’s Resource Centre,

Mumbai

Followed by screening of

The Adivasi Cultural FestivalThe Adivasi Cultural FestivalThe Adivasi Cultural FestivalThe Adivasi Cultural FestivalThe Adivasi Cultural Festival

Film on Marija Sres’ heritage work in Sabarkantha

(Collaboration: Embassy of Slovenial)

4 Corruption on Public Life–Ways and Means of EradicationCorruption on Public Life–Ways and Means of EradicationCorruption on Public Life–Ways and Means of EradicationCorruption on Public Life–Ways and Means of EradicationCorruption on Public Life–Ways and Means of Eradication

Keynote address by Justice J.S. Verma, former Chief Justice of India

and Chairperson, National Human Rights Commission

Panelists: Shri P. Shankar, Central Vigilance Commissioner;

Shri N. Gopalaswamy, Election Commissioner; Shri Ved Marwah,

former Governor; Shri Shekhar Singh, Convenor, NCPRI;

Shri Kuldip Nayyar, senior journalist; and Shri Prashant Bhushan,

Advocate

(Collaboration: Delhi Administration Officers’ Academic Forum)

7 Book Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion Group

Smt. Sona Khan, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India; Shri

Shahid Mehdi, former Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia; and

Dr. Zafrul Islam, Editor, Milli Gadget discussed Islam Maker of the

Muslim Mind by Sheshrao More (Pune, Rajhans Prakashan, 2004)

Chair: Shri Vasant Sathe

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9 Knowing more about Bird FluKnowing more about Bird FluKnowing more about Bird FluKnowing more about Bird FluKnowing more about Bird Flu

Panelists: Mr. Alexander von Hildebrand, Regional Advisor,

Environmental Health, World Health Organisation (WHO);

Mr. K.L. Das, Regional Director (North), India Tourism, Ministry of

Tourism, Govt. of India; Dr. R.P. Vashish, Senior Public Health

Specialsit, Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Dr. A.P. Sachdeva,

Vice President, Poultry Federation of India

Moderated by: Mr. Satish Sinha, Chief Programme Coordinator,

Toxics Link

(Collaboration: Toxics Link)

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14 Impact of Trade Liberalisation on Crafts: Case Study of Threat toImpact of Trade Liberalisation on Crafts: Case Study of Threat toImpact of Trade Liberalisation on Crafts: Case Study of Threat toImpact of Trade Liberalisation on Crafts: Case Study of Threat toImpact of Trade Liberalisation on Crafts: Case Study of Threat to

Varanasi WeaversVaranasi WeaversVaranasi WeaversVaranasi WeaversVaranasi Weavers

Moderator: Prof. Ashoke Chatterjee

(Collaboration: Crafts Revival Trust)

18 Indo-US Relations Post Bush VisitIndo-US Relations Post Bush VisitIndo-US Relations Post Bush VisitIndo-US Relations Post Bush VisitIndo-US Relations Post Bush Visit

Speakers: Adm. Raja Menon and Shri S. Nihal Singh

Chair: Shri K. Subramanyam

22 Impossible Allies: Nuclear India, United States and Global OrderImpossible Allies: Nuclear India, United States and Global OrderImpossible Allies: Nuclear India, United States and Global OrderImpossible Allies: Nuclear India, United States and Global OrderImpossible Allies: Nuclear India, United States and Global Order

Discussion based on the book of the same title by Dr. C. Raja Mohan

(New Delhi: India Research Press, 2006)

Speakers: Dr. C. Raja Mohan, Strategic Affairs Editor, The Indian

Express; Shri Naresh Chandra, former Indian Ambassador to the US:

and Shri Siddharth Varadarajan, Deputy Editor, The Hindu

Chair: Cmdre. C. Uday Bhaskar, Deputy Director, Institute of Defence

Studies and Analysis

25 An Afternoon with Dr. Amartya SenAn Afternoon with Dr. Amartya SenAn Afternoon with Dr. Amartya SenAn Afternoon with Dr. Amartya SenAn Afternoon with Dr. Amartya Sen

Justice Leila Seth, Bina Agarwal and Amartya Sen spoke on the book

Capabilities, Freedom and Equality Amartya Sen’s work from a

Gender Perspective eds. Bina Agarwal, Jane Humphries and Ingrid

Robeyns (Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2006)

Followed by

Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum: A ConversationAmartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum: A ConversationAmartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum: A ConversationAmartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum: A ConversationAmartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum: A Conversation

Moderator: Dr. Bina Agarwal

(Collaboration: Oxford University Press, India and the International

Association for Feminist Economics)

30 CCCCCHAMELIHAMELIHAMELIHAMELIHAMELI D D D D DEVIEVIEVIEVIEVI J J J J JAINAINAINAINAIN A A A A AWARDWARDWARDWARDWARD

for an outstanding Women Mediaperson

followed by a Lecture-Discussion on

The Right to Information: Six Months AfterThe Right to Information: Six Months AfterThe Right to Information: Six Months AfterThe Right to Information: Six Months AfterThe Right to Information: Six Months After

Shri Wajahat Habibullah, Chief Information Commissioner, India

Discussants: Smt. Shailaja Chandra, Appellate Authority under Delhi

State RTI Act 2001 and Smt. Anjali Bhardwaj, Satark Nagrik Sanghatan

Chair and Moderator: Smt. Aruna Roy

(Collaboration: The Media Foundation)

April 2006

3 They Hang: Twelve Women from My Portrait GalleryThey Hang: Twelve Women from My Portrait GalleryThey Hang: Twelve Women from My Portrait GalleryThey Hang: Twelve Women from My Portrait GalleryThey Hang: Twelve Women from My Portrait Gallery

Readings and discussion around the book if the same title by Syeda

S. Hameed, Member, Planning Commission

Readings by Ghazala Amin, historian and television personality

Followed by a discussion

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Speakers: Ms. Indira Jaising, Senior Advocate; Ms. Kalpana Sharma,

The Hindu and Ms. Farah Naqvi, Nirantar

(Collaboration: Women Unlimited (an associate of Kali for Women)

and Women’s Features Services)

4 Police Role Within the Criminal Justice SystemPolice Role Within the Criminal Justice SystemPolice Role Within the Criminal Justice SystemPolice Role Within the Criminal Justice SystemPolice Role Within the Criminal Justice System

Speakers: Shri Prakash Singh, former Director-General, Border Security

Force; and Shri Hiranmay Karlekar, Consulting Editor, The Pioneer

Chair: Justice J.S. Verma, former Chief Justice of India

(Collaboration: Association of Retired Senior IPS Officers)

18 Book Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion Group

Shri Inder Malhotra, senior journalist and Prof. Riyaz Punjabi,

Jawarharlal Nehru University discussed Memories of a Rationalist by

Vasant Sathe (New Delhi: Om Books International, 2005)

Chair: Dr. P.C. Alexander

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19 Delhi’s BudgetDelhi’s BudgetDelhi’s BudgetDelhi’s BudgetDelhi’s Budget

Panelists: Dr. Siba Mohanty, Centre for Budgetary Board Alliance and

Dr. Parth J. Shah, Director, Centre for Civil Society

(Collaboration: Centre for Civil Society)

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21 Film–Film–Film–Film–Film–Health MattersHealth MattersHealth MattersHealth MattersHealth Matters

(75 min; DV cam; 2005; English with sub-titles)

Directed by Shikha Jhingan who introduced the film

Followed by a discussion

Panelists: Dr. Amit Sengupta, Secretary, Delhi Science Forum

And Ms. Shikha Jhingan, Director of Health Matters

Moderator: Mr. Prashant Pastore, Senior Programme Coordinator,

Toxics Link

(Collaboration: Toxics Link)

May 2006

2 Sri Lanka: What Next?Sri Lanka: What Next?Sri Lanka: What Next?Sri Lanka: What Next?Sri Lanka: What Next?

Panelists: H.E. Mr. C.R. Jayasinghe, High Commissioner for Sri

Lanka; Shri Avtar Singh Bhasin, author; and Maj. Gen. (retd.) Ashok

K. Mehta, political analyst & commentator

Chair: Shri N.N. Jha, former Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka

(Collaboration: South Asian Studies Foundation)

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5 Conflict of Jurisdictions in Inter-parental Child Custody DisputesConflict of Jurisdictions in Inter-parental Child Custody DisputesConflict of Jurisdictions in Inter-parental Child Custody DisputesConflict of Jurisdictions in Inter-parental Child Custody DisputesConflict of Jurisdictions in Inter-parental Child Custody Disputes

Speakers: Dr. Justice A.R. Lakshmanan, Judge, Supreme Court of

India; Shri Justice Mukul Mudgal, Judge, Delhi High Court;

Shri Ranjit Malhotra, Advocate and Shri Anil Malhotra, Advocate

Chair: Shri Soli J. Sorabjee, former Attorney General of India

11 Latin America: The Re-emergence of the Left and Implications forLatin America: The Re-emergence of the Left and Implications forLatin America: The Re-emergence of the Left and Implications forLatin America: The Re-emergence of the Left and Implications forLatin America: The Re-emergence of the Left and Implications for

IndiaIndiaIndiaIndiaIndia

Speaker: Shri R. Vishwanathan, Joint Secretary (LAC), Ministry of

External Affairs and Shri Siddharth Varadarajan, Deputy Editor,

The Hindu

Chair: Shri Shashank, former Foreign Secretary

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13 A public session of lectures by a panel of eminent cardiologists on

hypertension and related topics

Moderator: Dr. S.Padmavati

(Collaboration: All India Heart Foundation)

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16 Demolition: A Better way to Urban Planning?Demolition: A Better way to Urban Planning?Demolition: A Better way to Urban Planning?Demolition: A Better way to Urban Planning?Demolition: A Better way to Urban Planning?

Panelists: Dr. Harsh Vardhan, MLA, BJP; Dr. S.C. Vats, MLA,

Congress; Shri Dunu Roy,

Director: Hazard Centre and Shri A.G.K. Menon, architect &

conservationist

(Collaboration: Centre for Civil Society)

EEEEENVIRONMENTNVIRONMENTNVIRONMENTNVIRONMENTNVIRONMENT ANDANDANDANDAND H H H H HEALTHEALTHEALTHEALTHEALTH P P P P PUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLIC L L L L LECTUREECTUREECTUREECTUREECTURE S S S S SERIESERIESERIESERIESERIES

19 Will Delhi go Thirsty every summer?Will Delhi go Thirsty every summer?Will Delhi go Thirsty every summer?Will Delhi go Thirsty every summer?Will Delhi go Thirsty every summer?

Panelists: Shri G.S. Jha, Officer in charge, Central Ground Water

Authority and Shri Vinod Kumar Jain, Founder and Chair, TAPAS

Moderator: Shri Satish Sinha, Toxics Link

(Collaboration: Toxics Link)

June 2006

PPPPPUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLIC E E E E EYEYEYEYEYE ONONONONON P P P P PUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLIC S S S S SERVICESERVICESERVICESERVICESERVICES

13 Role of RWAs in Communities in Water ManagementRole of RWAs in Communities in Water ManagementRole of RWAs in Communities in Water ManagementRole of RWAs in Communities in Water ManagementRole of RWAs in Communities in Water Management

Panelists: Dr. Gautam Vohra, RWA, Vasant Vihar, Shri Madhab

Nayak, Director, FODRA; Shri S.P. Gupta, RWA, Patel Nagar and

others

(Collaboration: Centre for Civil Society)

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17 Social Science Perspectives in Combating Abuse and CrimeSocial Science Perspectives in Combating Abuse and CrimeSocial Science Perspectives in Combating Abuse and CrimeSocial Science Perspectives in Combating Abuse and CrimeSocial Science Perspectives in Combating Abuse and Crime

Against Older PersonsAgainst Older PersonsAgainst Older PersonsAgainst Older PersonsAgainst Older Persons

Address by Dr. Sundeep Khanna, Additional Secretary, Ministry of

Social Justice and Empowerment; Mr. Muktesh Chander, Additional

Commissioner of Police, Crime

Presentations by: Dr. Chamai Parn, Regional Advisor, Elder Issues,

WHO; Prof. A.K. Khan, NIHFW; Prof. R.S. Bajwa

Moderator: Dr. Mala Kapur Shankardass, National Representative,

INPEA & Chairperson, Development, Welfare & Research Founadtion,

Convener RC 18

(Collaboration: Research Committee, 18, Sociology of Crime and

Deviance of Indian Sociological Society and Development, Welfare and

Research Foundation)

19 Book Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion Group

Shri K.V. Rajan, former Indian Ambassador; Shri Siddharth

Varadarajan, Deputy Editor, The Hindu discussed The Royal Nepal

Army: Meeting the Maoist Challenge

By Ashok K. Mehta (New Delhi: Rupa, 2006)

Chair: Shri Jaswant Singh, former External Affairs Minister

EEEEENVIRONMENTNVIRONMENTNVIRONMENTNVIRONMENTNVIRONMENT ANDANDANDANDAND H H H H HEALTHEALTHEALTHEALTHEALTH P P P P PUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLIC L L L L LECTUREECTUREECTUREECTUREECTURE S S S S SERIESERIESERIESERIESERIES

23 Is Climate Change Inevitable?Is Climate Change Inevitable?Is Climate Change Inevitable?Is Climate Change Inevitable?Is Climate Change Inevitable?

Films:

A Green AgonyA Green AgonyA Green AgonyA Green AgonyA Green Agony

Directed by Ms. Geeta Singh

A Degree of ConcernA Degree of ConcernA Degree of ConcernA Degree of ConcernA Degree of Concern

Director: Syed Fayaz

Followed by Discussion:

Panelists: Mr. Shailendra Joshi, former Joint Secretary, Ministry of

Environment and Forests, Government of India; Ms. Geeta Singh,

Director of A Green Agony and Mr. Syed Fayaz, Director of A Degree

of Concern

Moderator: Mr. Satish Sinha, Chief Programme Coordinator, Toxics

Link

(Collaboration: Toxics Link)

26 Left Wing ExtremismLeft Wing ExtremismLeft Wing ExtremismLeft Wing ExtremismLeft Wing Extremism

Speakers: Shri J.N. Roy, former Additional Director, IB and presently

with the Naxalite Cell, Ministry of Home Affairs; Shri H.J. Dora,

former DGP, Andhra Pradesh, DG, CSIF and member, Vigilance

Commission and Dr. Ajay Sahni, Institute of Conflict Management

Chair: Shri Ved Marwah

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July 2006

17 Indo-US Nuclear DealIndo-US Nuclear DealIndo-US Nuclear DealIndo-US Nuclear DealIndo-US Nuclear Deal

Speakers: Prof. Satish Chandra, former Secretary, National Security

Advisory Board; Rear Admiral (retd) Raja Menon; and Shri Pramit Pal

Chaudhuri, The Hindustan Times

Chair: Cmdre. C. Uday Bhaskar

PPPPPUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLIC E E E E EYEYEYEYEYE ONONONONON P P P P PUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLIC S S S S SERVICESERVICESERVICESERVICESERVICES

18 Water Reforms: State, Community and MarketsWater Reforms: State, Community and MarketsWater Reforms: State, Community and MarketsWater Reforms: State, Community and MarketsWater Reforms: State, Community and Markets

Speakers: Shri Ashish Kundra, Additional CEO, Delhi Jal Board; and

Representative from Centre for Science & Environment; TERI and

RWAs

(Collaboration: Centre for Civil Society)

19 ReservationsReservationsReservationsReservationsReservations

Speakers: Dr. Yogendra Yadav, Centre for the Study of Developing

Societies; Dr. Nandini Sundar, Delhi School of Economics; and Shri V.

Rajeshekhar, Director, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Chair: Shri Dileep Padgaonkar

EEEEENVIRONMENTNVIRONMENTNVIRONMENTNVIRONMENTNVIRONMENT ANDANDANDANDAND H H H H HEALTHEALTHEALTHEALTHEALTH P P P P PUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLIC L L L L LECTUREECTUREECTUREECTUREECTURE

27 Water Birds: Flight into Future or OblivionWater Birds: Flight into Future or OblivionWater Birds: Flight into Future or OblivionWater Birds: Flight into Future or OblivionWater Birds: Flight into Future or Oblivion

Film: Water Birds of BhopalWater Birds of BhopalWater Birds of BhopalWater Birds of BhopalWater Birds of Bhopal directed by Shri Lalit Shastri,

Principal Correspondent, The Hindu, Bhopal

Followed by panel discussion:

Panelists: Shri K.S. Gopi Sundar, Principal, Coordinator, Indian Cranes

and Wetlands Working Group

Moderator: Shri Ravi Agarwal

(Collaboration: Toxics Link)

August 2006

3 Whither Internal Security?Whither Internal Security?Whither Internal Security?Whither Internal Security?Whither Internal Security?

Speakers: Dr. Ajai Sahni, Director, Institute for Conflict Management;

Shri Ajeet Doval, former Director, I.B. and Shri B. Raman, former

Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat

Chair: Shri N.N. Vohra, Special Representative of the Government of

India for the J & K Dialogue

4 Book Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion Group

Shri Vinod Mehta, Editor-in-Chief, The Outlook and Shri Sayeed

Naqvi, Senior Journalist discussed The Indian Media: Illusion and

Reality: Essays in Honour of Prem Bhatia, edited by Asharani

Mathur (New Delhi: Rupa, 2006)

Chair: Shri B.G. Verghese

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PPPPPUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLIC E E E E EYEYEYEYEYE ONONONONON P P P P PUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLIC S S S S SERVICESERVICESERVICESERVICESERVICES

17 Police in a Democracy: Accountability, Transparency andPolice in a Democracy: Accountability, Transparency andPolice in a Democracy: Accountability, Transparency andPolice in a Democracy: Accountability, Transparency andPolice in a Democracy: Accountability, Transparency and

EffectivenessEffectivenessEffectivenessEffectivenessEffectiveness

Speakers: Shri Kalyan Mitra; Shri Ajit Joy, Project Coordinator, UN

Office of Drugs & Crime; and Shri Mandeep Tiwana, Consultant,

Access to Social Justice, CSIR

(Collaboration: Centre for Civil Society)

EEEEENVIRONMENTNVIRONMENTNVIRONMENTNVIRONMENTNVIRONMENT ANDANDANDANDAND H H H H HEALTHEALTHEALTHEALTHEALTH P P P P PUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLIC L L L L LECTUREECTUREECTUREECTUREECTURE S S S S SERIESERIESERIESERIESERIES

25 Right to Information BillRight to Information BillRight to Information BillRight to Information BillRight to Information Bill

Speakers: Shri Wajahat Habibullah, Chief Information Commissioner,

Information Commissioner of India; and Shri Prashant Bhushan,

Advocate, Supreme Court of India

Chair: Prof. Shekhar Singh, Director, Centre for Equity Studies

(Collaboration: Toxics Link)

DDDDDEBATINGEBATINGEBATINGEBATINGEBATING R R R R RESERVATIONSESERVATIONSESERVATIONSESERVATIONSESERVATIONS

30 Revisiting MandalRevisiting MandalRevisiting MandalRevisiting MandalRevisiting Mandal

Speakers: Shri S.S. Gill, Secretary, Mandal Commission, formerly

Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting & Chairman, Prasar

Bharati; Prof. Ashwini Deshpande, Centre for Development

Economics, Delhi School of Economics; Prof. B.S. Baviskar, Senior

Fellow, Institute of Social Sciences

Chair: Prof. Niraja Jayal, Centre for Politics and Governance,JNU

September 2006

4 Book Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion Group

Prof. Tanika Sarkar and Prof. Sudhir Chandra discussed Pious Flames:

European Encounters with Sati by Andrea Major (New Delhi: Oxford

University Press, 2006) and Immolating Women: A Global History of

Widow Burning from Ancient Times to the Present by Jorg Fisch

(Delhi: Permanent Black, 2005)

Chair: Dr. Ashis Nandy

DDDDDEBATINGEBATINGEBATINGEBATINGEBATING R R R R RESERVATIONSESERVATIONSESERVATIONSESERVATIONSESERVATIONS

11 Mandal II–The Current DebateMandal II–The Current DebateMandal II–The Current DebateMandal II–The Current DebateMandal II–The Current Debate

Speakers: Prof. P.V. Indiresan, former Director, IIT, Madras;

Prof. Zoya Hasasn, JNU and Shri Harsh Sethi, Editor, Seminar

Chair: Shri P.S. Krishnan, former Secretary, Govt. of India

19 Book Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion Group

Ravi Dayal: Editor Par ExcellenceRavi Dayal: Editor Par ExcellenceRavi Dayal: Editor Par ExcellenceRavi Dayal: Editor Par ExcellenceRavi Dayal: Editor Par Excellence

Speakers: Shri Tejeshwar Singh; Shri Sridhar Balan and Keki Daruwala

Chair: Dr. Karan Singh MP

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20 Doha RoundDoha RoundDoha RoundDoha RoundDoha Round

Panelists: Shri Gopal Pillai, Special Secretary, Ministry of Commerce &

Industry; Mr. Creon Butler, Deputy High Commissioner, British High

Commission; Mr. David Holly, Deputy High Commissioner, British

High Commission and Mr. John Fennerty, Deputy Economic

Counsellor, Embassy of USA

Chair: Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Director, ICRIER

(Collaboration: ICRIER)

WWWWWORLDORLDORLDORLDORLD A A A A ALZHEIMERLZHEIMERLZHEIMERLZHEIMERLZHEIMER’’’’’SSSSS D D D D DAYAYAYAYAY 2006 2006 2006 2006 200621 Release of souvenir and interaction with Life Members and SeniorRelease of souvenir and interaction with Life Members and SeniorRelease of souvenir and interaction with Life Members and SeniorRelease of souvenir and interaction with Life Members and SeniorRelease of souvenir and interaction with Life Members and Senior

CitizensCitizensCitizensCitizensCitizens

(Collaboration: The Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India,

Delhi Chapter)

WWWWWORLDORLDORLDORLDORLD H H H H HEARTEARTEARTEARTEART D D D D DAYAYAYAYAY

24 Inaugurated by Dr. Salim J. Habayeb, WHO Representative to India

Welcome Address: Dr. S. Padmavati

Film: Smoking and DietSmoking and DietSmoking and DietSmoking and DietSmoking and Diet

Panel Discussion: Theme “How Young is your Heart ?Theme “How Young is your Heart ?Theme “How Young is your Heart ?Theme “How Young is your Heart ?Theme “How Young is your Heart ?

Panelists: Dr. M. Khalilullah, Director, Heart Centre; Dr. D.S.

Gambhir, Sr. Cardiologist, Kailash Heart Institute; Dr. O.P. Yadava,

Sr. Cardiac Surgeon, CEO, National Heart Institute; Dr. Vinod Sharma,

Sr. Cardiologist, VCEO, NHI; Dr. L.C. Gupta, Sr. Cardiologist, NHI and

Dr. A.S. Dave, Consultant Physician, Shanti Mukund Hospital

27 The Downsizing of AmericaThe Downsizing of AmericaThe Downsizing of AmericaThe Downsizing of AmericaThe Downsizing of America

Discussion around the book of the same title by Dr. Carlos Ramirez-

Faria (New Delhi: Manas Publications)

Speakers: Dr. Carlos Ramirez-Faria, Shri S.Nihal Singh, senior

columnist and Prof. Achin Vanaik, JNU

Chair: Shri K.P. Fabian

October 2006

24 In ConversationIn ConversationIn ConversationIn ConversationIn Conversation

Smt. Aruna Roy in conversation with Leela Samson, Dancer,

Girish Karnad, Actor-playwright

Moderator: Shri Ashok Vajpeyi

(Collaboration: Seher)

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November 2006

2 Book Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion Group

Shri K.V. Rajan and Shri Inder Malhotra discussed Negotiating for

India: Resolving Problems

Through Diplomacy by Jagat S. Mehta (New Delhi: Manohar, 2006)

Chair: Shri Shyam Saran

4 Northern Areas–the Balochistan Crisis and India-Pakistan RelationsNorthern Areas–the Balochistan Crisis and India-Pakistan RelationsNorthern Areas–the Balochistan Crisis and India-Pakistan RelationsNorthern Areas–the Balochistan Crisis and India-Pakistan RelationsNorthern Areas–the Balochistan Crisis and India-Pakistan Relations

by Dr. Farooq Hassan, an eminent constitutional and legal expert of

Pakistan

Chair: Cmde. C. Uday Bhaskar

10 Book Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion Group

Shri Pran Chopra and Prof. Dipankar Gupta discussed Falling over

Backwards: An Essay on Reservations and on Judicial Populism by

Arun Shourie (New Delhi: Rupa 2006)

Chair: Shri Jagmohan

CCCCCOMMEMORATIONOMMEMORATIONOMMEMORATIONOMMEMORATIONOMMEMORATION OFOFOFOFOF P P P P PUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLIC S S S S SERVICEERVICEERVICEERVICEERVICE B B B B BROADCASTINGROADCASTINGROADCASTINGROADCASTINGROADCASTING D D D D DAYAYAYAYAY

12 Commemoration Service Readings from Mahatma Gandhi’s broadcast

and presentation of songs by choirs from different Schools in Delhi

Followed by

Discussion on: Restoring Public Service Broadcasting back to theRestoring Public Service Broadcasting back to theRestoring Public Service Broadcasting back to theRestoring Public Service Broadcasting back to theRestoring Public Service Broadcasting back to the

National Agenda–From Bills to WillNational Agenda–From Bills to WillNational Agenda–From Bills to WillNational Agenda–From Bills to WillNational Agenda–From Bills to Will

Co-ordinator: Suhas Borker

(Collaboration: Jan Prasar)

DDDDDEBATINGEBATINGEBATINGEBATINGEBATING R R R R RESERVATIONSESERVATIONSESERVATIONSESERVATIONSESERVATIONS

17 Left out in the Cold: Muslims, Dalit Christians and WomenLeft out in the Cold: Muslims, Dalit Christians and WomenLeft out in the Cold: Muslims, Dalit Christians and WomenLeft out in the Cold: Muslims, Dalit Christians and WomenLeft out in the Cold: Muslims, Dalit Christians and Women

Speakers: Prof. Imtiaz Ahmed and Prof. T.K. Oommen

Chair: Ms. Ritu Menon

18 Book Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion Group

Dr. P.C. Alexander and Shri Vinod Mehta discussed In the Line of Fire:

A Memoir by Parvez Musharraf (London, Simon and Schuster, 2006)

Chair: Shri Soli J. Sorabjee

22 J & K: Myth, Realty and PerspectivesJ & K: Myth, Realty and PerspectivesJ & K: Myth, Realty and PerspectivesJ & K: Myth, Realty and PerspectivesJ & K: Myth, Realty and Perspectives

A discussion based on A J & K Primer by B.G. Verghese

Speakers: Dr. Farooq Abdullah, M.P.; Shri Muzaffar Hussain Beigh,

former Deputy Chief Minister of J & K; and Shri Shyam Saran, Special

Envoy to the Prime Minister

Chair: Shri N.N. Vohra, Special Representative of the Govt. of India

for The J & K Dialogue

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December 2006

2 2006 Nobel Prizes in Natural Sciences: What are they About ?2006 Nobel Prizes in Natural Sciences: What are they About ?2006 Nobel Prizes in Natural Sciences: What are they About ?2006 Nobel Prizes in Natural Sciences: What are they About ?2006 Nobel Prizes in Natural Sciences: What are they About ?

Speakers: Dr. Dinakar Salunke, National Institute of Immunology,

Delhi; Dr. Sunil Mukherjee, International Centre for Genetic

Engineering & Biotechnology; and Prof. Sanjay Jain, Dept. of Physics

and Astrophysics, University of Delhi

Chair: Prof. V.S. Chauhan

8 Regional Integration: India / South Asia; Poland/European UnionRegional Integration: India / South Asia; Poland/European UnionRegional Integration: India / South Asia; Poland/European UnionRegional Integration: India / South Asia; Poland/European UnionRegional Integration: India / South Asia; Poland/European Union

Speakers: Dr. Slawomir Debski, Director for Research and Analyses,

Mr. Krzysztof Bobinski, Coordinator of International Cooperation,

Polish Institute of International Affairs; Shri Eric Gonsalves, former

Indian Ambassador to the EU and Cmdre. C. Uday Bhaskar, defence

analyst.

Chair: Shri I.P. Khosla

(Collaboration: Embassy of Poland)

15 Cultures of DemocracyCultures of DemocracyCultures of DemocracyCultures of DemocracyCultures of Democracy

Panelists: Prof. Charles Taylor, well known Philosopher & formerly

Professor of Political Theory, Oxford University; Dr. Nilufer Gole, well

known Turkish Sociologist; Dr. Naoki Sakai; Prof. Claudio Lominitz,

Professor, New School of Social Research

Chair: Prof. Rajeev Bhargava

(Collaboration: CSDS–Centre for Transcultural Studies)

18 India-US July 2005 Agreement: Review and ProspectsIndia-US July 2005 Agreement: Review and ProspectsIndia-US July 2005 Agreement: Review and ProspectsIndia-US July 2005 Agreement: Review and ProspectsIndia-US July 2005 Agreement: Review and Prospects

Speakers: Dr. Peter Lavoy, Director, Centre for Contemporary Conflict

Monterrey, USA, Dr. C. Raja Mohan, Indian Express and Shri

Siddharth Varadarajan, The Hindu

Chair: Cmdre. C. Uday Bhaskar

EEEEENVIRONMENTNVIRONMENTNVIRONMENTNVIRONMENTNVIRONMENT ANDANDANDANDAND H H H H HEALTHEALTHEALTHEALTHEALTH P P P P PUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLIC L L L L LECTUREECTUREECTUREECTUREECTURE

19 Delhi Winter turns Gloomy!Delhi Winter turns Gloomy!Delhi Winter turns Gloomy!Delhi Winter turns Gloomy!Delhi Winter turns Gloomy!

Panelists: Ms. Anumita Roychowdhury, Right to Clean Air Campaign,

Centre for Science & Environment; Dr. B. Sengupta, Member

Secretary, Central Pollution Control Board; and Dr. S.K. Chhabra,

Patel Chest Institute

Chair: Shri Ravi Agarwal

(Collaboration: Toxics Link)

January 2007

8 Indian Librarianship: Strategies for the futureIndian Librarianship: Strategies for the futureIndian Librarianship: Strategies for the futureIndian Librarianship: Strategies for the futureIndian Librarianship: Strategies for the future

Panelists: Prof. P.B. Mangla; Dr. Muttaya Koganuramath; and

Smt Kalpana Dasgupta

Moderator: Dr. H.K. Kaul

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15 Book Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion GroupBook Discussion Group

Shri Salman Haider, former Foreign Secretary; and Prof. Mridula

Mukherjee, Director, Nehru Memorial Museum & Library discussed

Crusader Extraordinary: Krishna Menon and the India League

1932–1936 by Suhash Chakravarty (New Delhi: India Research

Press, 2006)

17 Kamladevi ChatopadhyayaKamladevi ChatopadhyayaKamladevi ChatopadhyayaKamladevi ChatopadhyayaKamladevi Chatopadhyaya

Discussion around the new book by Jasleen Dhamija

Speakers: Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan; Prof. Aparna Basu; and Ms Laila

Tyabji, Smt Jasleen Dhamija will introduce the book

Chair: Shri P.C. Alexander

(Collaboration: National Book Trust, India)

18 Antibiotics–The Vanishing MiracleAntibiotics–The Vanishing MiracleAntibiotics–The Vanishing MiracleAntibiotics–The Vanishing MiracleAntibiotics–The Vanishing Miracle

Speakers: Dr. Anupam Sachdev, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital; Dr. R.K.

Mani, Fortis; and Ms Anuradha Banerji, Population Council of India

Chair: Dr. T.D. Chugh, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

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24 Hadadwa Ahar and Pyne System of Flood and IrrigationHadadwa Ahar and Pyne System of Flood and IrrigationHadadwa Ahar and Pyne System of Flood and IrrigationHadadwa Ahar and Pyne System of Flood and IrrigationHadadwa Ahar and Pyne System of Flood and Irrigation

ManagementManagementManagementManagementManagement

A presentation on the work carried out by Sarita and Mahesh Pitti in

Sabdo village, Gaya district of Bihar who created a mass movement

towards the revival of this age old traditional system of flood water

management in 40 villages

Screening of film: Hadadwa Ahar and Pyne Systems directed by

Sayeed Mirza for Action Aid India.

First Sarita and Mahesh Pitti Memorial Lecture:

Water- Old Systems, Peoples’ Knowledge and New Strategies

Speaker: Dr. Dinesh Kumar Mishra

Chief Guest: Shri B.G. Verghese

(Collaboration: Earthcaare Foundation)

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February 2006

6 Carnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal Recital

By Kiranavali Vidyashankar, disciple of T. Brinda

6 The Last Poems of Dom Moraes and Arun KolatkarThe Last Poems of Dom Moraes and Arun KolatkarThe Last Poems of Dom Moraes and Arun KolatkarThe Last Poems of Dom Moraes and Arun KolatkarThe Last Poems of Dom Moraes and Arun Kolatkar

Speaker: Mr. Bruce King, well-known Literary critic

Followed by a reading of selected poems and a conversation with Jeet

Thayil, poet and editor

(Collaboration: The Poetry Society, India)

SSSSSACREDACREDACREDACREDACRED M M M M MUSICUSICUSICUSICUSIC

7 Tevaram RecitalTevaram RecitalTevaram RecitalTevaram RecitalTevaram Recital

by Shri Pithukuli Murugadas and party from Chennai

Sufiana KalamSufiana KalamSufiana KalamSufiana KalamSufiana Kalam

by Nizami Bandhu-Ghulam Farid Nizami, Chand Nizami and party

(Collaboration: National Mission for Manuscripts)

TTTTTHEATREHEATREHEATREHEATREHEATRE F F F F FESTIVALESTIVALESTIVALESTIVALESTIVAL

8 TranslationsTranslationsTranslationsTranslationsTranslations (English.)

Directed by Mallika Prasad

A CFD production, Bangalore

9 Peele Scooterwala AadmiPeele Scooterwala AadmiPeele Scooterwala AadmiPeele Scooterwala AadmiPeele Scooterwala Aadmi (Hindi)

Directed by Manav Kaul

An Aranya Production, Mumbai

(Collaboration: Teamwork Films)

10 Shruti’s MantraShruti’s MantraShruti’s MantraShruti’s MantraShruti’s Mantra

A meditative musical journey with Shruti through Vedic Chanting and

Sanskrit Stotrams.

11 AwaraAwaraAwaraAwaraAwara

A journey through the romantic Urdu poetry of Majaz and Kaifi Azmi

with Murad

APPENDIX IV Cultural

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14 Bharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam Recital

By Aishwarya Padmanabhan from Chennai, disciple of Malavika

Sarukkai

15 Piano RecitalPiano RecitalPiano RecitalPiano RecitalPiano Recital

By Karoly Mocsari from Hungary

(Collaboration: Hungarian Information & Cultural Centre)

16 Carnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal Recital

By Jayanthi Rangarajan from Bangalore, disciple of Smt. D.K. Pattamal

and Shri R.K. Shrikantan

16 Poetry ReadingsPoetry ReadingsPoetry ReadingsPoetry ReadingsPoetry Readings

By John Agard and Grace Nichols, well known poets living in UK

Chair: Jeet Thayil, Poet and Editor

(Collaboration: The British Council Division and The Poetry Society,

India)

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18 Breath: The Bridge between Soul and God, the Sufi WayBreath: The Bridge between Soul and God, the Sufi WayBreath: The Bridge between Soul and God, the Sufi WayBreath: The Bridge between Soul and God, the Sufi WayBreath: The Bridge between Soul and God, the Sufi Way

By Prof. Wali van Lohuizen of the Dargah Hazrat Inayat Khan

(Collaboration: The Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His

Holiness The Dalai Lama)

21 Hindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal Recital

By Pt. Baldev Raj Verma, senior artist and disciple of the late Pt.

Amarnath (Indore Gharana)

TTTTTHEHEHEHEHE C C C C CULTUREULTUREULTUREULTUREULTURE OFOFOFOFOF B B B B BREATHREATHREATHREATHREATH

24 Tuning the Breath for Healing Body and Soul–The Dhrupad WayTuning the Breath for Healing Body and Soul–The Dhrupad WayTuning the Breath for Healing Body and Soul–The Dhrupad WayTuning the Breath for Healing Body and Soul–The Dhrupad WayTuning the Breath for Healing Body and Soul–The Dhrupad Way

By Ustad F. Wasifuddin Dagar

(Collaboration: The Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His

Holiness The Dalai Lama)

BBBBBRAHMAPUTRARAHMAPUTRARAHMAPUTRARAHMAPUTRARAHMAPUTRA B B B B BEATSEATSEATSEATSEATS–A F–A F–A F–A F–A FESTIVALESTIVALESTIVALESTIVALESTIVAL OFOFOFOFOF THETHETHETHETHE A A A A ARTSRTSRTSRTSRTS OFOFOFOFOF A A A A ASSAMSSAMSSAMSSAMSSAM

25 Traditional Dances with Folk OrchestraTraditional Dances with Folk OrchestraTraditional Dances with Folk OrchestraTraditional Dances with Folk OrchestraTraditional Dances with Folk Orchestra

The dances presented include Kushan Nritya, Kherai Nach, Japi

Nritya, Gumrag, Karbi Nach, Bhortal Nach and Far Kanti Dance

26 Ankiya Naat–Parijat Haran: Traditional Assamese dance dramaAnkiya Naat–Parijat Haran: Traditional Assamese dance dramaAnkiya Naat–Parijat Haran: Traditional Assamese dance dramaAnkiya Naat–Parijat Haran: Traditional Assamese dance dramaAnkiya Naat–Parijat Haran: Traditional Assamese dance drama

Based on a play by Sri Kankardeva

Both the programmes were choreographed by Jatin Goswami

Production: Sattriya Akademi, Guwahati

(Collaboration: Impresario India and Kri Foundation)

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27 Hindustani Classical Music–Sitar RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sitar RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sitar RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sitar RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sitar Recital

By Gaurav Majumdar from Delhi

Dhrupad RecitalDhrupad RecitalDhrupad RecitalDhrupad RecitalDhrupad Recital

By Ustad F. Wasifuddin Dagar

(Collaboration: Dagar Brothers Memorial Trust)

March 2006

5 Carnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal Recital

By Vasantha Krishnan and Lalita Anand from Delhi

(Collaboration: Gayathri Fine Arts)

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Inaugurated by Shri Ashok Vajpeyi

9 Hindustani Vocal RecitalHindustani Vocal RecitalHindustani Vocal RecitalHindustani Vocal RecitalHindustani Vocal Recital

By Mahendra Toke

Hindustani Vocal RecitalHindustani Vocal RecitalHindustani Vocal RecitalHindustani Vocal RecitalHindustani Vocal Recital

By Gajendra Baxi

(Collaboration: Pt. Amarnath Memorial Foundation and Sahitya Kala

Parishad)

10 Divertimento for Brass–A ConcertDivertimento for Brass–A ConcertDivertimento for Brass–A ConcertDivertimento for Brass–A ConcertDivertimento for Brass–A Concert

by the Hohenlohe Brass Quintet from Germany

(Collaboration: Delhi Music Society)

11 War of Kalinga–A Story of AshokaWar of Kalinga–A Story of AshokaWar of Kalinga–A Story of AshokaWar of Kalinga–A Story of AshokaWar of Kalinga–A Story of Ashoka

Dance presented by girls and boys from the shelter homes of Salaam

Balaak Trust

Choreography: Avinash Yadav

Music composed by Indarneel Hariharan

(Collaboration: Salaam Balak Trust)

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13 In ConversationIn ConversationIn ConversationIn ConversationIn Conversation

Smt. Uma Vasudev in conversation with Ustad R. Fahimuddin Dagar,

who shared his thoughts and memories about the life and times of

musicians of the 20th century

Followed by

Dhrupad Recital

By Ustad R. Fahimuddin Dagar

(Collaboration: Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Yaadgar Sabha)

14 Basant Ritu–Songs of HoliBasant Ritu–Songs of HoliBasant Ritu–Songs of HoliBasant Ritu–Songs of HoliBasant Ritu–Songs of Holi

Presented by Madhup Mudgal

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Presented by members of the Hungarian Folk Ensemble

(Collaboration: Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre)

17 Carnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal Recital

by Gopal Arvind from Chennai, disciple of O.S. Thiagarajan

21 Poetry ReadingsPoetry ReadingsPoetry ReadingsPoetry ReadingsPoetry Readings

By Ashok Vajpeyi, well known Hindi poet

Chair: Dr. L.M. Singhvi

(Collaboration: The Poetry Society, India)

23 Woman and Her WomanhoodWoman and Her WomanhoodWoman and Her WomanhoodWoman and Her WomanhoodWoman and Her Womanhood

Choreographic compositions taken from excerpts of Bhoomika’s major

ballet productions

Direction and choreography: Narendra Sharma

24 ConcertConcertConcertConcertConcert

by Laura Goldberg of Arts Ahimsa on the violin and Stephen Masi on

the piano

(Collaboration: Delhi Music Society)

April 2006

1 Jazz for SwingersJazz for SwingersJazz for SwingersJazz for SwingersJazz for Swingers

Presented by Soli J. Sorabjee and Ratan Sehgal

1 Hindustani Classical VocalHindustani Classical VocalHindustani Classical VocalHindustani Classical VocalHindustani Classical Vocal

By Shanti Sharma, well known artist of the Kirana Gharana

(Collaboration: Vasant Kala Vilas)

3 Nirmal SmritiNirmal SmritiNirmal SmritiNirmal SmritiNirmal Smriti

Readings from an incomplete novel by Nirmal Verma

(Collaboration: National School of Drama)

5 Concert–Violins, alto and celloConcert–Violins, alto and celloConcert–Violins, alto and celloConcert–Violins, alto and celloConcert–Violins, alto and cello

Presented by Quatuor Neemrana Hermann Gauthier (violon-cello);

Debonneville Julien (alto); Sullimann Altmayer (violin); and

Guillaume Molko (violin)

(Collaboration: Alliance Francaise de Delhi and Embassy of France)

7 Hindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal Recital

By Dilip Kumar Maity from Purba Medinipur, disciple of

Pt. Ushranjan Mukhopadhyay

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8 Breathe: You are AliveBreathe: You are AliveBreathe: You are AliveBreathe: You are AliveBreathe: You are Alive

By Dharmacharya Shantum Seth, Buddhist scholar and practitioner.

(Collaboration: The Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His

Holiness The Dalai Lama)

11 An Evening of South Asian Soul MusicAn Evening of South Asian Soul MusicAn Evening of South Asian Soul MusicAn Evening of South Asian Soul MusicAn Evening of South Asian Soul Music: Choral MusicChoral MusicChoral MusicChoral MusicChoral Music

Presented by Soul Sounds Choir group from Sri Lanka

Directed by Ms. Soundarie David

(Collaboration: Seher and ICCR)

12 Hindustani Classical Music–Sitar RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sitar RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sitar RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sitar RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sitar Recital

By Partha Pratim Roy from Kolkata, disciple of Prof. Devi Prasad

Chatterjee; Prof. Nihar Bandhu Chowdhury and Pt. Ajoy Sinha Roy

13 Hari-Hara Vandana–Bharatanatyam RecitalHari-Hara Vandana–Bharatanatyam RecitalHari-Hara Vandana–Bharatanatyam RecitalHari-Hara Vandana–Bharatanatyam RecitalHari-Hara Vandana–Bharatanatyam Recital

By Uma B. Ramesh from Chennai, disciple of the late Guru K.J.

Govindarajan and Guru S. Kanaka

BBBBBAISAKHIAISAKHIAISAKHIAISAKHIAISAKHI C C C C CELEBRATIONSELEBRATIONSELEBRATIONSELEBRATIONSELEBRATIONS

15 Popular Songs of BengalPopular Songs of BengalPopular Songs of BengalPopular Songs of BengalPopular Songs of Bengal

By Haimanti Sukla from Kolkata

16 Rabindra SangeetRabindra SangeetRabindra SangeetRabindra SangeetRabindra Sangeet

Presented by Rezwana Chaudhury Bannya from Bangladesh

(Collaboration: Impresario India)

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18 K.L. Saigal–Artiste and the ManK.L. Saigal–Artiste and the ManK.L. Saigal–Artiste and the ManK.L. Saigal–Artiste and the ManK.L. Saigal–Artiste and the Man

Speaker: Shri Pran Nevile, author and scholar

Followed by

The Eternal Melodies of SaigalThe Eternal Melodies of SaigalThe Eternal Melodies of SaigalThe Eternal Melodies of SaigalThe Eternal Melodies of Saigal

A musical homage presented by Meeta Pandit from the Gwalior Gharana

(Collaboration: K.L. Saigal Memorial Circle)

25 Jazz ConcertJazz ConcertJazz ConcertJazz ConcertJazz Concert

Presented by Mezcal Jazz Unit from France with Bikram Ghosh (tabla),

Parthasarathy Desikan (vocal) and Sunando Mukherjee (Sarod)

(Collaboration: Alliance Francaise de Delhi)

27 Kathak RecitalKathak RecitalKathak RecitalKathak RecitalKathak Recital

By Gunjan Khare from Lucknow, disciple of Pt. Arjun Mishra

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27 Jazz ConcertJazz ConcertJazz ConcertJazz ConcertJazz Concert

Presented by The Yuri Honing Trio–Yuri Honing (saxophone); Joost

Lijbaart (drums); and Tony Overwater (double bass)

(Collaboration: Daimler Chrysler, External Affairs and Public Policy)

28 Hindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal Recital

By Jasmeet Kaur from Jammu, disciple of Pt. Rajan and Sajan Misra

May 2006

3 Carnatic Classical Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Vocal Recital

By B. Vaidyanathan from Secunderabad

6 Mere Dard ko jo Zaba’n Miley: Weaving Magic with Faiz AhmedMere Dard ko jo Zaba’n Miley: Weaving Magic with Faiz AhmedMere Dard ko jo Zaba’n Miley: Weaving Magic with Faiz AhmedMere Dard ko jo Zaba’n Miley: Weaving Magic with Faiz AhmedMere Dard ko jo Zaba’n Miley: Weaving Magic with Faiz Ahmed

FaizFaizFaizFaizFaiz

By Mohd. Ayub, Mangat Ram, Lalit Nagpal and Madanbala Sindhu

Chief Guest: Prof. Mushirul Hasan, Vice Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia

Presented by Indira Varma and Noorjahan Sarwat

(Collaboration: Shaam-E-Ghazal)

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7 Dhrupad RecitalDhrupad RecitalDhrupad RecitalDhrupad RecitalDhrupad Recital

By Ustad F. Wasifuddin Dagar

Hindustani Classical VocalHindustani Classical VocalHindustani Classical VocalHindustani Classical VocalHindustani Classical Vocal

By Ustad Ghulam Sadiq Khan

RRRRRABINDRAABINDRAABINDRAABINDRAABINDRA J J J J JAYANTIAYANTIAYANTIAYANTIAYANTI C C C C CELEBRATIONSELEBRATIONSELEBRATIONSELEBRATIONSELEBRATIONS

6 Banglar Gaan Rabir Pran–Rabindra SangeetBanglar Gaan Rabir Pran–Rabindra SangeetBanglar Gaan Rabir Pran–Rabindra SangeetBanglar Gaan Rabir Pran–Rabindra SangeetBanglar Gaan Rabir Pran–Rabindra Sangeet

Presented by Prabuddha Raha & Timir Ghosh

Bhasya: Prabir Brahmachari

7 Rabindra Sangeet–Taal o LayaRabindra Sangeet–Taal o LayaRabindra Sangeet–Taal o LayaRabindra Sangeet–Taal o LayaRabindra Sangeet–Taal o Laya

Sangeet Siromani: Suchitra Mitra and Anita Pal

Bhasya: Purnendu Bhattacharya

(Collaboration: Impresario India)

9 Odissi RecitalOdissi RecitalOdissi RecitalOdissi RecitalOdissi Recital

By Arushi Mudgal from Delhi

RRRRRABINDRAABINDRAABINDRAABINDRAABINDRA J J J J JAYANTIAYANTIAYANTIAYANTIAYANTI C C C C CELEBRATIONSELEBRATIONSELEBRATIONSELEBRATIONSELEBRATIONS

13 A Tribute to Tagore–Rabindra SangeetA Tribute to Tagore–Rabindra SangeetA Tribute to Tagore–Rabindra SangeetA Tribute to Tagore–Rabindra SangeetA Tribute to Tagore–Rabindra Sangeet

By Srinjini Acharya from Santiniketan

(Collaboration: Impresario India)

22 Cotton CandyCotton CandyCotton CandyCotton CandyCotton Candy

A play written and presented by Kunal Nayyar and Oroon Das

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23 Hindustani Classical Music–Sarod RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sarod RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sarod RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sarod RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sarod Recital

By Susim Kumar Mallik from Lucknow

29 Kuchipudi RecitalKuchipudi RecitalKuchipudi RecitalKuchipudi RecitalKuchipudi Recital

By Abhinaya Praneetha N. from Delhi

June 2006

2 Carnatic Classical Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Vocal Recital

By Sudha Raghuraman from Delhi, granddaughter and disciple of

Sangeeta Bhushanam Shri O.V. Subramanyam

5 Hindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal Recital

By Arindam Chakraborty from Kolkata, disciple of Pt. Jagdish Prasad

Pandit and Prof. Alok Kumar Chattopadhyay

7 Talking Heads–An Interactive Tabla SoloTalking Heads–An Interactive Tabla SoloTalking Heads–An Interactive Tabla SoloTalking Heads–An Interactive Tabla SoloTalking Heads–An Interactive Tabla Solo

By the well known tabla virtuoso Anuradha Pal with Asif Ali on the

Sarangi

14 Hindustani Classical Music–Violin RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Violin RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Violin RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Violin RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Violin Recital

by Indradeep Ghosh from Kolkata, disciple of Shri Anamitra Mustafi

and Prof. Smt. Sisirkana Dhar Chowdhury

15 Bharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam Recital

By Rajeswari Sainath from Secunderabad, disciple of Guru Indira

Rajan

23 Hindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal Recital

by Shyamali Mukhopadhyay from Delhi, disciple of Smt. Savita Devi

July 2006

5 Bharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam Recital

By Padmini Sirish from Chennai

Chief Guest: Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan

7 Hindustani Classical Music–Sitar RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sitar RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sitar RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sitar RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sitar Recital

By Abhik Mukherjee from Kolkata, disciple of Shri Bimal Chatterjee

and presently Pt. Kashinath Mukherjee

12 Kathak RecitalKathak RecitalKathak RecitalKathak RecitalKathak Recital

by Pallabi De from Delhi, disciple of Pt. Birju Maharaj

18 Carnatic Classical Vocal Recital–Annamacharya KritisCarnatic Classical Vocal Recital–Annamacharya KritisCarnatic Classical Vocal Recital–Annamacharya KritisCarnatic Classical Vocal Recital–Annamacharya KritisCarnatic Classical Vocal Recital–Annamacharya Kritis

Presented by I. Sweta Prasad from Hyderabad, disciple of Smt.

Shobha Raju

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19 JailbirdsJailbirdsJailbirdsJailbirdsJailbirds

Scripted by Smita Bharti, directed by Sohaila Kapur

(Collaboration: Hungry Heart Theatre Festival)

20 Vanishing ActsVanishing ActsVanishing ActsVanishing ActsVanishing Acts

Readings by Ranjit Hoskote, well known poet

Chair: Jeet Thayil, Poet and Editor

(Collaboration: The Poetry Society, India)

21 Bharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam Recital

by Aishwarya Narayanaswamy from Chennai, disciple of Smt. Anita

Guha

23 Tanka Amche Noman (We Salute Them)Tanka Amche Noman (We Salute Them)Tanka Amche Noman (We Salute Them)Tanka Amche Noman (We Salute Them)Tanka Amche Noman (We Salute Them)

A Konkani musical programme based on the Freedom Movement and

the Liberation of Goa, Diu and Daman

Presented by Swarashri

(Collaboration: Goenkarancho Ekvot)

26 Hindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal Recital

By Indrani Mukherjee from Kolkata, disciple of Shri Sanjib Banerjee

and Pt. Arun Bhaduri

29 Sangeet Sanshaykallol–Marathi Musical PlaySangeet Sanshaykallol–Marathi Musical PlaySangeet Sanshaykallol–Marathi Musical PlaySangeet Sanshaykallol–Marathi Musical PlaySangeet Sanshaykallol–Marathi Musical Play

A special programme on the well known Marathi musical play written

by Govind Ballal Dewal

Written, directed and presented by Pt. Jayram Potdar

(Collaboration: Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande Pratishthan and Vasant Kala

Vilas)

31 Manipuri Classical Dance RecitalManipuri Classical Dance RecitalManipuri Classical Dance RecitalManipuri Classical Dance RecitalManipuri Classical Dance Recital

by Deboleena Paul from Lucknow, disciple of Gurus Bipin Singh and

Smt. Kalavati Devi

August 2006

3 Hindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal Recital

By Ardhendu Sekhar Bandopadhya from Asansol, disciple of Pt. A.T.

Kanan (Kirana Gharana)

4 Concert–Guitar RecitalConcert–Guitar RecitalConcert–Guitar RecitalConcert–Guitar RecitalConcert–Guitar Recital

By Shyamant Behal with Shankar Dey, Bipul Chettri, Lallawn Zuala

(Collaboration: Delhi Music Society)

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5 Meet the ArtisteMeet the ArtisteMeet the ArtisteMeet the ArtisteMeet the Artiste

Sonal Mansingh, dancer in conversation with Pavan Varma, author-

diplomat

9 Odissi RecitalOdissi RecitalOdissi RecitalOdissi RecitalOdissi Recital

By Diya Sen from Delhi, disciple of Smt. Madhavi Mudgal

10 The Melody of LoveThe Melody of LoveThe Melody of LoveThe Melody of LoveThe Melody of Love

An adaptation of Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux’s Le

Masquerade Amouresse

Translated, adapted and directed by Divya Arora

18 Carnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal Recital

By Shobha Ramesh from Delhi, daughter and disciple of Smt. Janaki

Ramchandran

22 Mohiniyattam RecitalMohiniyattam RecitalMohiniyattam RecitalMohiniyattam RecitalMohiniyattam Recital

By Manjula from Delhi, disciple of Guru Smt. Bharati Shivaji

30 Gaudiya NrityaGaudiya NrityaGaudiya NrityaGaudiya NrityaGaudiya Nritya

Presented by Debasish Sarkar and Dr. Mahua Mukherjee from

Kolkata

September 2006

1 … about Ram… about Ram… about Ram… about Ram… about Ram

A collaborative performance of puppetry and animation

Presented by Vishal K. Dar and Anurupa Roy

(Collaboration: India Foundation of the Arts, Bangalore)

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1 Readings from Favourite EssaysReadings from Favourite EssaysReadings from Favourite EssaysReadings from Favourite EssaysReadings from Favourite Essays

By Ghazala Amin, Rekha Surya, Suhel Seth and Suneet Tandon

Chair: Shri Soli J. Sorabjee

7 Hindustani Classical Music–Sitar RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sitar RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sitar RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sitar RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Sitar Recital

By Deba Prasad Chakraborty from Kolkata, disciple of Pt. Ajoy Sinha

Roy

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8 Kriya Yoga and BreathKriya Yoga and BreathKriya Yoga and BreathKriya Yoga and BreathKriya Yoga and Breath

By Swami Kriyananda of Ananda, a direct disciple of Yogi

Paramhansa Yogananda

(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness

The Dalai Lama)

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9 Sudhu Kobitar JannyaSudhu Kobitar JannyaSudhu Kobitar JannyaSudhu Kobitar JannyaSudhu Kobitar Jannya

An innovative presentation of poems by Ms. Bratati Bandyopadhyay

(Collaboration: Impressario India)

14 Kathak RecitalKathak RecitalKathak RecitalKathak RecitalKathak Recital

By Prerana Deshpande from Pune, disciple of Guru Dr. Rohini Bhate

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15 Meet the ArtistMeet the ArtistMeet the ArtistMeet the ArtistMeet the Artist

Shri Ashok Vajpeyi, Hindi poet and critic in conversation with Shri

Uday Prakash, Hindi poet and fiction writer

(Collaboration: Seher)

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Hindustani Classical Vocal Recital

By Meeta Pandit, daughter & disciple of Pt. L.K. Pandit

Followed by

Satvik Veena RecitalSatvik Veena RecitalSatvik Veena RecitalSatvik Veena RecitalSatvik Veena Recital

By Salil V. Bhatt

(Collaboration: Pt. Krishnarao Shankar Pandit Centre for Traditional

Music)

19 Carnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal RecitalCarnatic Classical Music–Vocal Recital

By Chembai R. Vaidyanathan from Chennai, disciple of Sri P.S.

Narayanasamy

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20 Movement Mandal–The Use of Breath, Imagery and Mudras inMovement Mandal–The Use of Breath, Imagery and Mudras inMovement Mandal–The Use of Breath, Imagery and Mudras inMovement Mandal–The Use of Breath, Imagery and Mudras inMovement Mandal–The Use of Breath, Imagery and Mudras in

DanceDanceDanceDanceDance

Speaker: Navtej Singh Johar, acclaimed dancer and choreographer

(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness

The Dalai Lama)

20 Concert–Piano RecitalConcert–Piano RecitalConcert–Piano RecitalConcert–Piano RecitalConcert–Piano Recital

By Stephen Masi

(Collaboration: Delhi Music Society)

22 Odissi RecitalOdissi RecitalOdissi RecitalOdissi RecitalOdissi Recital

By Supriya Nayak from Delhi, disciple of Guru Smt. Kiran Segal

22 A Pretty BusinessA Pretty BusinessA Pretty BusinessA Pretty BusinessA Pretty Business

A dramatized reading of Poile Sengupta’s new play–a murder mystery

with an all women’s cast

(Collaboration: Yatrik)

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25 The Voice of My Beloved Knocking (Song of Songs)The Voice of My Beloved Knocking (Song of Songs)The Voice of My Beloved Knocking (Song of Songs)The Voice of My Beloved Knocking (Song of Songs)The Voice of My Beloved Knocking (Song of Songs)

By Victoria Hanna from Israel

(Collaboration: Embassy of Israel and the Federation of Indo-Israel

Chambers of Commerce)

26 Bharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam Recital

By Aparajita Sarma from Delhi, daughter & disciple of Guru Smt.

Kanaa Sudhakar

28 Dialogues between Music and Painting in Italy–From RomanticismDialogues between Music and Painting in Italy–From RomanticismDialogues between Music and Painting in Italy–From RomanticismDialogues between Music and Painting in Italy–From RomanticismDialogues between Music and Painting in Italy–From Romanticism

until the XX Century–A Concertuntil the XX Century–A Concertuntil the XX Century–A Concertuntil the XX Century–A Concertuntil the XX Century–A Concert

by The Rome String Quartet–Vittorio di Lotti (violin), Stefano di Lotti

(violin); Aldo Giovagnoli (viola) & Mino Chirivi (cello)

(Collaboration: Italian Embassy Cultural Institute)

October 2006

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1 Sachin Dev Burman: Celebrated Composer and SingerSachin Dev Burman: Celebrated Composer and SingerSachin Dev Burman: Celebrated Composer and SingerSachin Dev Burman: Celebrated Composer and SingerSachin Dev Burman: Celebrated Composer and Singer

Speaker: Shri Pran Nevile, author and scholar

Musical HomageMusical HomageMusical HomageMusical HomageMusical Homage

By K. Biswas and Radhika Chopra

(K.L. Saigal Memorial Circle)

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2 Peace and HarmonyPeace and HarmonyPeace and HarmonyPeace and HarmonyPeace and Harmony

(dance, mime and theatre presentations by Delhi school children)

Chief Guest: Smt. Shiela Dikshit, Chief Minister of Delhi

Vote of Thanks Shri N.N. Vohra, Chairperson, Sarvodya International

Trust (New Delhi Chapter)

(Collaboration: Sarvodaya International Trust and Confederation of

Indian Industry)

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15 Immortal Melodies of Hindustani SurokarsImmortal Melodies of Hindustani SurokarsImmortal Melodies of Hindustani SurokarsImmortal Melodies of Hindustani SurokarsImmortal Melodies of Hindustani Surokars

By Radhika Chopra who presented the works of Geeta Dutt, Suraiya,

Noorjehan, Saigal and Pankaj Mullick

(Collaboration: Impresario India)

22 Odissi RecitalOdissi RecitalOdissi RecitalOdissi RecitalOdissi Recital

By Anindita Sen from Delhi, disciple of Guru Durga Charan Ranbir

27 Bharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam Recital

By Priyadarsini Govind from Chennai, disciple of Smt. Kalanidhi

Narayanan and Guru Swamimalai K. Rajaratnam

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Natyam, Nautch and BackNatyam, Nautch and BackNatyam, Nautch and BackNatyam, Nautch and BackNatyam, Nautch and Back

A thematic exhibition of prints and photographs

27 Forward into the Past: Forward into the Past: Forward into the Past: Forward into the Past: Forward into the Past: An audio-visual presentation

Vilasini NatyamVilasini NatyamVilasini NatyamVilasini NatyamVilasini Natyam

By Purvadhanashree and Yashoda Thakore who presented Court and

Theatrical Repertoire

Followed by Sanjay Kumar Joshi and Anupama Kylash who presented

Temple Repertoire

28 Seminar: Vilasini NatyamVilasini NatyamVilasini NatyamVilasini NatyamVilasini Natyam

Presentation by Smt. Ranee Kumar, noted dance critic, Hyderabad

MezuvaaniMezuvaaniMezuvaaniMezuvaaniMezuvaani

Demonstration by Purvadhanashree, Yashoda Thakore

Vilasini NatyamVilasini NatyamVilasini NatyamVilasini NatyamVilasini Natyam

By Sanjay Kumar Joshi, Anupama Kylash (Court & Theatrical Repertoire)

Followed by Purvadhanashree, Yashoda Thakore (Temple repertoire)

29 Seminar: Vilasini NatyamVilasini NatyamVilasini NatyamVilasini NatyamVilasini Natyam

Presentation by Shri V.A.K. Ranga Rao, eminent dance historian and

scholar, Chennai

MezuvaaniMezuvaaniMezuvaaniMezuvaaniMezuvaani

By Sanjay Kumar Joshi, Anupama Kylash

Vilasini NatyamVilasini NatyamVilasini NatyamVilasini NatyamVilasini Natyam

By Swapanasundari (Court & Theatrical repertoire)

Purvadhanashree, Yashoda Thakore, Sanjay Kumar Joshi & Anupama

Kylash (Temple Repertoire)

(Collaboration: Kuchipudi Dance Centre)

30 ReadingsReadingsReadingsReadingsReadings

By Intezar Hussain

Chair: Dr. Suresh Sharma

(Collaboration: Centre for the Study of Developing Societies)

IIIIINNNNN M M M M MEMORYEMORYEMORYEMORYEMORY OFOFOFOFOF M M M M MALIKAALIKAALIKAALIKAALIKA-----EEEEE-G-G-G-G-GHAZALHAZALHAZALHAZALHAZAL B B B B BEGUMEGUMEGUMEGUMEGUM A A A A AKHTARKHTARKHTARKHTARKHTAR

30 From Akhtari Bai to Begum AkhtarFrom Akhtari Bai to Begum AkhtarFrom Akhtari Bai to Begum AkhtarFrom Akhtari Bai to Begum AkhtarFrom Akhtari Bai to Begum Akhtar

Introduction by Shri Pran Nevile

Inaugurated by Smt. Shanti Hiranand, foremost disciple of Begum

Akhtar who paid tribute to Malika-e- Ghazal accompanied by

Radhika Chopra

(Collaboration: K.L. Saigal Memorial Circle)

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November 2006

1 Violin RecitalViolin RecitalViolin RecitalViolin RecitalViolin Recital

by Dr. L. Subramaniam, well known artist

The concert was preceded by a short Odissi performance by Arushi

Mudgal

(Collaboration: Sanatan Sangeet Sanskriti)

2 Hindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal Recital

By Debapriya Adhikary from Kolkata, disciple of Pt. Samaresh

Chowdhury

3 Dilli ki Nayi ShamaDilli ki Nayi ShamaDilli ki Nayi ShamaDilli ki Nayi ShamaDilli ki Nayi Shama

A mushaira featuring young, upcoming poets: Khushboo Saxena,

Shahla Nigar, Iqbal Ashar, Samar Noorpuri, Javed Munshiri, Majid

Deobandi, Ahmad Mahfooz, Rehman Musawwir, Moin Shadab and

Rauf Raza

Coordinator: Ms. Rakshanda Jalil

(Collaboraton: Hindustani Awaaz)

TTTTTHEHEHEHEHE C C C C CULTUREULTUREULTUREULTUREULTURE OFOFOFOFOF B B B B BREATHREATHREATHREATHREATH

9 Svara YogaSvara YogaSvara YogaSvara YogaSvara Yoga

By R.K. Palhan, CEO, Delhi School of Yoga, Chief Editor, Yoga Yog

and author of Yoga without Sweat or Strain

(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness

The Dalai Lama)

9 Kathak RecitalKathak RecitalKathak RecitalKathak RecitalKathak Recital

By Vidya Hari Deshpande from Pune, disciple of Guru Smt. Rohini

Bhate, Pt. Suresh Talwalkar & the late Ustad Haider Shaikh

15 Piano RecitalPiano RecitalPiano RecitalPiano RecitalPiano Recital

By Erno Feher, critically acclaimed pianist from Hungary

(Collaboration: Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre)

15 Poetry ReadingsPoetry ReadingsPoetry ReadingsPoetry ReadingsPoetry Readings

by Diana Bridge and Rukmini Bhaya Nair

Chair: Shri K.N. Daruwala

(Collaboration: The Poetry Society, India)

16 An Evening of Sufi Music–VocalAn Evening of Sufi Music–VocalAn Evening of Sufi Music–VocalAn Evening of Sufi Music–VocalAn Evening of Sufi Music–Vocal

By Dhruv Sangari from Delhi

19 Caranatic Classic Music–Vocal and InstrumentalCaranatic Classic Music–Vocal and InstrumentalCaranatic Classic Music–Vocal and InstrumentalCaranatic Classic Music–Vocal and InstrumentalCaranatic Classic Music–Vocal and Instrumental

Presented by young up-coming artists from Delhi

(Collaboration: Gayathri Fine Arts)

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21 Jazz ConcertJazz ConcertJazz ConcertJazz ConcertJazz Concert

Presented by Madhav Chari (piano), Mourad Benhamou (drums) and

Fabien Marcos (bass)

(Collaboration: Alliance Francaise de Delhi)

25 Hindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal Recital

By Dr. Uma Garg from Delhi, well known exponent of the Kirana

gharana

(Collaboration: Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande Pratishthan)

25 Dr. Karan Singh reads/recites from his latest favourite poemsDr. Karan Singh reads/recites from his latest favourite poemsDr. Karan Singh reads/recites from his latest favourite poemsDr. Karan Singh reads/recites from his latest favourite poemsDr. Karan Singh reads/recites from his latest favourite poems

Chair: Shri K.N.Daruwalla

(Collaboration: The Poetry Society, India)

RRRRRASIKASIKASIKASIKASIK

26 Meet the ArtisteMeet the ArtisteMeet the ArtisteMeet the ArtisteMeet the Artiste

Krishen Khanna, well known artist in conversation with Gayatri

Sinha, independent art critic & curator

(Collaboration: Seher)

29 In the Interlude of Remembered RainsIn the Interlude of Remembered RainsIn the Interlude of Remembered RainsIn the Interlude of Remembered RainsIn the Interlude of Remembered Rains

K. Jayakumar reads from his latest collection of poems

Chair: Shri Ashok Vajpeyi

(Collaboration: The Poetry Society, India)

December 2006

2 Tassavur se PehleyTassavur se PehleyTassavur se PehleyTassavur se PehleyTassavur se Pehley

An evening of ghazals by Indira Naik from Mumbai

Presented by Indira Varma and Noorjahan Sarwat

(Collaboration: Shaam-e-Ghazal and with the support of The Inder

Sharma Foundation)

AALOK: A tribute to Guru Munna Shukla, distinguished torchbearer of

the Lucknow Gharana of Kathak

6 Lecture-DemonstrationLecture-DemonstrationLecture-DemonstrationLecture-DemonstrationLecture-Demonstration

By Guru Munna Shukla

Ghungroo Tarang and Chaturang

Choreogarphic works by Guru Munna Shukla with music by Partha

Das and Ustad Yunus Khan

7 An Evening of Hindustani Vocal Music Featuring Sufi and BhaktiAn Evening of Hindustani Vocal Music Featuring Sufi and BhaktiAn Evening of Hindustani Vocal Music Featuring Sufi and BhaktiAn Evening of Hindustani Vocal Music Featuring Sufi and BhaktiAn Evening of Hindustani Vocal Music Featuring Sufi and Bhakti

PoetryPoetryPoetryPoetryPoetry

Presented by Vidya Shah from Delhi, disciple of Smt. Shubha Mudgal

and Smt. Shanti Hiranand

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7 Balwaan KitheyBalwaan KitheyBalwaan KitheyBalwaan KitheyBalwaan Kithey

Dramatised readings from the original play written by Avijit Dutt

Reading presented by Yatrik

RRRRRASIKASIKASIKASIKASIK

11 Meet the ArtisteMeet the ArtisteMeet the ArtisteMeet the ArtisteMeet the Artiste

Shri Shyam Benegal, well known director in conversation with Saibal

Chatterjee, film critic

(Collaboration: Seher)

15 Nayeika–A Representation of Women in Many MoodsNayeika–A Representation of Women in Many MoodsNayeika–A Representation of Women in Many MoodsNayeika–A Representation of Women in Many MoodsNayeika–A Representation of Women in Many Moods

Presented in Kuchipudi style by Meenu Thakur from Delhi, disciple of

Gurus Jaya Ramarao and Vanashree Rao

19 Hindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Music–Vocal Recital

By Chiranjib Chakraborty from UK, disciple of Pt. Nidan Bandhu

Bannerjee and Pt. Arun Bhaduri

28 Bharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam RecitalBharatanatyam Recital

By Mubina from Mumbai, disciple of Guru Padmini Radhakrishnan

January 2007

9 Hindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal Recital

By Aditi Kaikini Upadhya from Bangalore, daughter and disciple of

Pt. Dinkar Kaikini

15 Kathak–Lecture DemonstrationKathak–Lecture DemonstrationKathak–Lecture DemonstrationKathak–Lecture DemonstrationKathak–Lecture Demonstration

Presented by Guru Pratap Pawar

25 Hindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal RecitalHindustani Classical Vocal Recital

By Mitali Banerjee Bhawmik from USA, disciple of Pt. V.G. Jog and

has received further training in Thumri, dadra and hori from Smt.

Dalia Rahut

27 Odissi RecitalOdissi RecitalOdissi RecitalOdissi RecitalOdissi Recital

By Kavita Dwibedi from Delhi, daughter and disciple of Guru Hare

Krishna Behera

30 Remembering Mahatma GandhiRemembering Mahatma GandhiRemembering Mahatma GandhiRemembering Mahatma GandhiRemembering Mahatma Gandhi

An inter-faith musical presentation by local school children–

Springdales School, New Era Public School, Mothers International and

Sanskriti School

Followed by planting of olea Africana by Bishop Desmond Tutu in

the Gandhi-King Plaza

(Collaboration: Sarvodaya International Trust)

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31 ‘Abhi toh mein jawan hoon’‘Abhi toh mein jawan hoon’‘Abhi toh mein jawan hoon’‘Abhi toh mein jawan hoon’‘Abhi toh mein jawan hoon’

A tribute to the Ghazal Queen, Malka Pukhraj by Pran Nevile,

author-scholar; followed by a musical concert by Madhu Dayal,

Rene Singh and Harshi Anand

(Collaboration: K.L. Saigal Memorial Circle

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February 2006

4 Film

Keepers of the FlameKeepers of the FlameKeepers of the FlameKeepers of the FlameKeepers of the Flame (India, 2004)

Directed by Zafar Hai who introduced the screening

18-24 ‘A Paradise on Earth’‘A Paradise on Earth’‘A Paradise on Earth’‘A Paradise on Earth’‘A Paradise on Earth’

An exhibition of photographs on Kashmir by Dushyant and

Hemant Mehta of Mahatta Multimedia Pvt. Ltd

As part of the exhibition there were two related programmes:

18th February, 2006

Kani Jamawar Weaving: Heritage Art of KashmirKani Jamawar Weaving: Heritage Art of KashmirKani Jamawar Weaving: Heritage Art of KashmirKani Jamawar Weaving: Heritage Art of KashmirKani Jamawar Weaving: Heritage Art of Kashmir

An illustrated presentation photographed, filmed and scripted by Vidhu

Ganjoor and Buzz Burza. Produced by Mahatta Multimedia Pvt. Ltd

Followed by a discussion

Speaker: Shri K. Jayakumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture

Design presentation by Mujtaba Shah and Vidhu Ganjoor

19th February 2006

The Ancient Heritage City of SrinagarThe Ancient Heritage City of SrinagarThe Ancient Heritage City of SrinagarThe Ancient Heritage City of SrinagarThe Ancient Heritage City of Srinagar

Film followed by a discussion

Speaker: Shri M. Saleem Beg, Director-General, Tourism, Govt. of

Jammu and Kashmir

Chief Guest: Prof. Saifuddin Soz, Union Minister for Water Resources

(Collaboration: External Publicity Division, Ministry of External Affairs

and Samvedana Culture and Heritage Trust)

18 Film

Cherub of the MistCherub of the MistCherub of the MistCherub of the MistCherub of the Mist (India, 2005)

Directed by the Bedi Brothers who introduced the film

(Collaboration: World Wide Fund for Nature India)

22 Film

Continuous JourneyContinuous JourneyContinuous JourneyContinuous JourneyContinuous Journey (Canada, 2004)

Directed by Ali Kazimi who introduced the film

APPENDIX V Films and Exhibitions

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March 2006

2-4 HHHHHYBRIDYBRIDYBRIDYBRIDYBRID F F F F FORMSORMSORMSORMSORMS – N – N – N – N – NEWEWEWEWEW T T T T TRENDSRENDSRENDSRENDSRENDS INININININ THETHETHETHETHE D D D D DOCUMENTARYOCUMENTARYOCUMENTARYOCUMENTARYOCUMENTARY F F F F FILMILMILMILMILM – A F – A F – A F – A F – A FESTIVALESTIVALESTIVALESTIVALESTIVAL

Master Game Master Game Master Game Master Game Master Game (Das Meisterspiel,1997)

Directed by Lutz Dammbeck

Winner of the Silver Dove, 41st International Leipzig Documentary

and Animated Film Festival

3 The Housewife’s FlowerThe Housewife’s FlowerThe Housewife’s FlowerThe Housewife’s FlowerThe Housewife’s Flower (Die Blume der Hausfrau, 1997/98)

Directed by Dominik Wesseley

Divine ObsessionDivine ObsessionDivine ObsessionDivine ObsessionDivine Obsession (Divina Obsession, 1999)

Directed by Volko Kamensky

German Film Critics Award, Duisberg Film Week

4 Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy (1998)

Directed by Matthias Muller

Oberhausen International Short Film Festival 1999

Hans Warns. My 20Hans Warns. My 20Hans Warns. My 20Hans Warns. My 20Hans Warns. My 20ththththth Century Century Century Century Century (Hans Warns, Mein 20.

Jahrhundert, 1999)

Directed by Gordian Maugg

The Last Documentary FilmThe Last Documentary FilmThe Last Documentary FilmThe Last Documentary FilmThe Last Documentary Film (Der Letzte Dokumentarfilm, 1998)

Directed by Daniel Sponsel and Jan Sebening

Vagabonding ImagesVagabonding ImagesVagabonding ImagesVagabonding ImagesVagabonding Images (1998)

Directed by Nicolas Humbert and Simone Furbringer

(Collaboration: Max Mueller Bhawan)

4-6 Artists of IndiaArtists of IndiaArtists of IndiaArtists of IndiaArtists of India

An exhibition of studio & traditional poettery, and paintings by

renowned artists

Inaugurated by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan

(Collaboration: Foundation for Arts)

6 Film

Naina Jogin – The Ascetic EyeNaina Jogin – The Ascetic EyeNaina Jogin – The Ascetic EyeNaina Jogin – The Ascetic EyeNaina Jogin – The Ascetic Eye (India,2005)

(59 min; dvcam; 2005; English sub-titles)

Directed by Praveen Kumar who introduced the film

Followed by a discussion

7-8 TTTTTOOOOO M M M M MARKARKARKARKARK I I I I INTERNATIONALNTERNATIONALNTERNATIONALNTERNATIONALNTERNATIONAL W W W W WOMENOMENOMENOMENOMEN’’’’’SSSSS D D D D DAYAYAYAYAY

Women, Media and Society: Transformations – Asian Women’sWomen, Media and Society: Transformations – Asian Women’sWomen, Media and Society: Transformations – Asian Women’sWomen, Media and Society: Transformations – Asian Women’sWomen, Media and Society: Transformations – Asian Women’s

FestivalFestivalFestivalFestivalFestival

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My Life as a PosterMy Life as a PosterMy Life as a PosterMy Life as a PosterMy Life as a Poster (India / USA)

Director: Shashwati Talukdar

Seminar: Women Making FilmsWomen Making FilmsWomen Making FilmsWomen Making FilmsWomen Making Films

Speakers: Sabina Gadihoke; Iffat Fatima; and Madhureeta Anand

A Certain LiberationA Certain LiberationA Certain LiberationA Certain LiberationA Certain Liberation (Bangladesh)

Director: Yasmine Kabir

Kagad Kaanch PatraKagad Kaanch PatraKagad Kaanch PatraKagad Kaanch PatraKagad Kaanch Patra (India)

Director: Reema Borah

Painted RainbowPainted RainbowPainted RainbowPainted RainbowPainted Rainbow (India)

Director: Gitanjali Rao

My Confessions – the Picture DiaryMy Confessions – the Picture DiaryMy Confessions – the Picture DiaryMy Confessions – the Picture DiaryMy Confessions – the Picture Diary (Malayasia)

Director: Lor Yew Mien

The QuestThe QuestThe QuestThe QuestThe Quest (Taiwan)

Director: Soo You

Seminar: Popular MediaPopular MediaPopular MediaPopular MediaPopular Media

Women of the Holy KingdomWomen of the Holy KingdomWomen of the Holy KingdomWomen of the Holy KingdomWomen of the Holy Kingdom (Canada)

Director: Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy

A Decent Samosa, YaA Decent Samosa, YaA Decent Samosa, YaA Decent Samosa, YaA Decent Samosa, Ya (India)

Directors: Natasha Badhwar & Radhika Bordia

Talk

Speakers: Jitendar Gill and Abhilasha Kumari

AltarAltarAltarAltarAltar

Director: Leena Manimekalai

The JourneyThe JourneyThe JourneyThe JourneyThe Journey (India)

Director: Rita Chandel

Will Think for FoodWill Think for FoodWill Think for FoodWill Think for FoodWill Think for Food (India)

Director: Parvinder Kaur

Beyond the WheelBeyond the WheelBeyond the WheelBeyond the WheelBeyond the Wheel (India)

Director: Rajula Shah

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On the Express HighwayOn the Express HighwayOn the Express HighwayOn the Express HighwayOn the Express Highway (India)

Director: Reena Mohan

Our Own EyesOur Own EyesOur Own EyesOur Own EyesOur Own Eyes (India)

Director: Ranu Sharma

8 Sharira: Chandralekha’s Explorations in DanceSharira: Chandralekha’s Explorations in DanceSharira: Chandralekha’s Explorations in DanceSharira: Chandralekha’s Explorations in DanceSharira: Chandralekha’s Explorations in Dance

Director: Ein Lall

She WriteShe WriteShe WriteShe WriteShe Write (India)

Directors: Anjali Monteiro & K.P. Jayashankar

Seminar: IdentitiesIdentitiesIdentitiesIdentitiesIdentities

Speaker: Samina Mishra

The House on Gulmohar AvenueThe House on Gulmohar AvenueThe House on Gulmohar AvenueThe House on Gulmohar AvenueThe House on Gulmohar Avenue (India)

Director: Samina Mishra

Trans*Trans*Trans*Trans*Trans* (India)

Director: Tejal Shah

Where’s SandraWhere’s SandraWhere’s SandraWhere’s SandraWhere’s Sandra (India)

Director: Paromita Vohra

For Love or IzzatFor Love or IzzatFor Love or IzzatFor Love or IzzatFor Love or Izzat (India/UK)

Director: Sonali Dutta

Women and ConflictWomen and ConflictWomen and ConflictWomen and ConflictWomen and Conflict

Talk by Kavita Joshi

There were screening of 3 untitled films on ‘Women & Conflict’ inWomen & Conflict’ inWomen & Conflict’ inWomen & Conflict’ inWomen & Conflict’ in

ManipurManipurManipurManipurManipur by Kavita Joshi

For MayaFor MayaFor MayaFor MayaFor Maya (India)

Director: Vasudha Joshi

Biji: A Documentary on My GrandmotherBiji: A Documentary on My GrandmotherBiji: A Documentary on My GrandmotherBiji: A Documentary on My GrandmotherBiji: A Documentary on My Grandmother (India)

Director: Dipti M. Panesar

Lemon Yellow AfternoonsLemon Yellow AfternoonsLemon Yellow AfternoonsLemon Yellow AfternoonsLemon Yellow Afternoons (India)

Director: Monisha R. Baldawa

MoonbeamMoonbeamMoonbeamMoonbeamMoonbeam (India)

Director: Madhureeta Anand

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Lanka: The Other Side of War and PeaceLanka: The Other Side of War and PeaceLanka: The Other Side of War and PeaceLanka: The Other Side of War and PeaceLanka: The Other Side of War and Peace (Sri Lanka)

Director: Iffat Fatima

(Organised by IIC Asia Project in collaboration with International

Association of Women in Radio and Television)

18-24 The Life and Work of Bela BartokThe Life and Work of Bela BartokThe Life and Work of Bela BartokThe Life and Work of Bela BartokThe Life and Work of Bela Bartok

An exhibition of photographs on the life and work of one of the most

significant musicians of the twentieth century

Inaugurated by Dr. R.P. Jain

(Collaboration: Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre)

Films on Environment

18 Learning to Dream AgainLearning to Dream AgainLearning to Dream AgainLearning to Dream AgainLearning to Dream Again Global WarningGlobal WarningGlobal WarningGlobal WarningGlobal Warning

Water Ignites Life and HopeWater Ignites Life and HopeWater Ignites Life and HopeWater Ignites Life and HopeWater Ignites Life and Hope

(Collaboration: World Wide Fund for Nature India)

23-30 The Nehrus: Personal HistoriesThe Nehrus: Personal HistoriesThe Nehrus: Personal HistoriesThe Nehrus: Personal HistoriesThe Nehrus: Personal Histories

An exhibition of rare photographs from the private collections of

family members, close associates and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial

Museum and Library Photo research and editing: Payal Kapoor

Opening by Shri Arjun Singh, Minister for Human Resource

Development

(Collaboration: Roli Books (P) Ltd.)

April 2006

4 Film

SeelabathiSeelabathiSeelabathiSeelabathiSeelabathi (Malayalam, 2006)

Directed by R. Sarath who introduced the film

5-11 To Mark the 45To Mark the 45To Mark the 45To Mark the 45To Mark the 45ththththth Anniversary of the Space Flight of Yuri Gagarin Anniversary of the Space Flight of Yuri Gagarin Anniversary of the Space Flight of Yuri Gagarin Anniversary of the Space Flight of Yuri Gagarin Anniversary of the Space Flight of Yuri Gagarin

An exhibition of photographs

(Collaboration: Information Department, Embassy of the Russian

Federation)

5 Film

Children of KanchanjungaChildren of KanchanjungaChildren of KanchanjungaChildren of KanchanjungaChildren of Kanchanjunga (2005)

Directed: Deepak Roy who introduced the screening

Followed by a discussion

10 Film

Uska AanaUska AanaUska AanaUska AanaUska Aana (Vanishing Daughters, 2006)

Directed by Anwar Jamal

Followed by a discussion

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Speakers: Dr. Dipankar Gupta, Dr. Sayeda Hameed; and Smt. Nafisa Ali

Chair: Shri Patwant Singh

(Collaboration: Ekatra: Society for Development Alternatives for

Women)

10 Film

Ek Tha LalpariEk Tha LalpariEk Tha LalpariEk Tha LalpariEk Tha Lalpari (2004)

Director: Rajdeep Randhawa

15 Films on Wildlife and Environment

JungleJungleJungleJungleJungle (English)

Sweet Fresh WaterSweet Fresh WaterSweet Fresh WaterSweet Fresh WaterSweet Fresh Water (English)

(Collaboration: World Wide Fund for Nature-India)

22-28 To Mark the 60To Mark the 60To Mark the 60To Mark the 60To Mark the 60ththththth Anniversary of UNESCO Anniversary of UNESCO Anniversary of UNESCO Anniversary of UNESCO Anniversary of UNESCO

An exhibition of posters that depict and reflect a wide variety of

UNESCO’s work over the years in different areas

Opening by Shri Sudeep Banerjee, Secretary, Secondary and Higher

Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development

May 2006

4 Film

White RainbowWhite RainbowWhite RainbowWhite RainbowWhite Rainbow (2004)

Director: Dharan Mandrayar

Winner of the Director’s Choice Award for Best Feature Film, Sedona

International Film Festival 2005

The film was introduced by Dr. V. Mohini Giri, Chairperson, Guild of

Service

(Collaboration: Guild of Service, North India)

11-16 Non Communication in ArtNon Communication in ArtNon Communication in ArtNon Communication in ArtNon Communication in Art

An interactive exhibition of acrylic on canvas and photographs by

Nuno Miguel Chuva from Portugal

(Collaboration: Portuguese Embassy Cultural Centre)

19 Film

Ab Aur Waqt NahinAb Aur Waqt NahinAb Aur Waqt NahinAb Aur Waqt NahinAb Aur Waqt Nahin (Running out of Time, 2005)

Directed by Abhijay Karlekar who introduced the screening

Followed by a discussion

20 Films on Wildlife and Environment

World Beneath the SeaWorld Beneath the SeaWorld Beneath the SeaWorld Beneath the SeaWorld Beneath the Sea

The World Biomes: Desert to Rain ForestsThe World Biomes: Desert to Rain ForestsThe World Biomes: Desert to Rain ForestsThe World Biomes: Desert to Rain ForestsThe World Biomes: Desert to Rain Forests

Can we Talk to AnimalsCan we Talk to AnimalsCan we Talk to AnimalsCan we Talk to AnimalsCan we Talk to Animals

(Collaboration: World Wide Fund for Nature India)

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30 Summer Festival of Concerts, Ballets and OperasSummer Festival of Concerts, Ballets and OperasSummer Festival of Concerts, Ballets and OperasSummer Festival of Concerts, Ballets and OperasSummer Festival of Concerts, Ballets and Operas

Presented by Dr. R.P. Jain

Film – Last Night of the Proms – The 100Last Night of the Proms – The 100Last Night of the Proms – The 100Last Night of the Proms – The 100Last Night of the Proms – The 100ththththth Season Season Season Season Season

From the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts of the Royal Albert Hall,

London

June 2006

SSSSSUMMERUMMERUMMERUMMERUMMER F F F F FESTIVALESTIVALESTIVALESTIVALESTIVAL OFOFOFOFOF C C C C CONCERTSONCERTSONCERTSONCERTSONCERTS, B, B, B, B, BALLETSALLETSALLETSALLETSALLETS ANDANDANDANDAND O O O O OPERASPERASPERASPERASPERAS

Screening of films: 30th May, 2006 – 29th June 2006

Presented by Dr. R.P. Jain

1 Beethoven’s Symphony no: 9 “Choral”Beethoven’s Symphony no: 9 “Choral”Beethoven’s Symphony no: 9 “Choral”Beethoven’s Symphony no: 9 “Choral”Beethoven’s Symphony no: 9 “Choral”

In D Minor, Op. 125

Conductor: Seiji Ozawa

3 Carmina BuranaCarmina BuranaCarmina BuranaCarmina BuranaCarmina Burana

Conductor: Seiji Ozawa

6 Swan LakeSwan LakeSwan LakeSwan LakeSwan Lake

With Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev

Conductor: John Lanchbery

13 Swan LakeSwan LakeSwan LakeSwan LakeSwan Lake

With Adam Cooper, Scott Ambler and Fiona Chadwick

The New London Orchestra

Conductor: David Lloyd-Jones

21 Fonteyn and Nureyev: The Perfect PartnershipFonteyn and Nureyev: The Perfect PartnershipFonteyn and Nureyev: The Perfect PartnershipFonteyn and Nureyev: The Perfect PartnershipFonteyn and Nureyev: The Perfect Partnership

26 The Magic FluteThe Magic FluteThe Magic FluteThe Magic FluteThe Magic Flute

Conductor: Colin Davis

27 La TraviataLa TraviataLa TraviataLa TraviataLa Traviata

Conductor: Sir Georg Solti

29 La BohemeLa BohemeLa BohemeLa BohemeLa Boheme

Conductor: Lamberto Gardelli

30 Film

Many People Many DesiresMany People Many DesiresMany People Many DesiresMany People Many DesiresMany People Many Desires (2004)

Directed by T. Jayashree

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July 2006

17 Film

Natak Jari HaiNatak Jari HaiNatak Jari HaiNatak Jari HaiNatak Jari Hai (The Play Goes on; India, 2006)

Directed by Lalit Vachani who introduced the screening

Screening followed by a discussion

20 Film

Seven Islands and a MetroSeven Islands and a MetroSeven Islands and a MetroSeven Islands and a MetroSeven Islands and a Metro(2006)

Directed by Madhusree Dutta who introduced the film

Screening followed by a discussion

22 Films

The Hunters & HuntedThe Hunters & HuntedThe Hunters & HuntedThe Hunters & HuntedThe Hunters & Hunted

A Brush with DeathA Brush with DeathA Brush with DeathA Brush with DeathA Brush with Death

(Collaboration: World Wide Fund for Nature India)

24 Stories of the Broken SelfStories of the Broken SelfStories of the Broken SelfStories of the Broken SelfStories of the Broken Self (Pakistan)

Director: Furrukh Khan who introduced the film

Introduction: Dr. Suresh Sharma

Screening followed by a discussion

(Collaboration: Centre for the Study of Developing Societies)

26–1st Aug Religious Life and Traditions in RussiaReligious Life and Traditions in RussiaReligious Life and Traditions in RussiaReligious Life and Traditions in RussiaReligious Life and Traditions in Russia

An exhibition of photographs, paintings and lithographic prints on the

multi-religious traditions existing in Russia over the centuries

As part of this exhibition there were screening of the following films

1. Russia: Russia: Russia: Russia: Russia: Introduction

An introduction to contemporary Russia today through images

2. A Mile Wide and an Inch DeepA Mile Wide and an Inch DeepA Mile Wide and an Inch DeepA Mile Wide and an Inch DeepA Mile Wide and an Inch Deep

The history of Russia has been cruel and sometimes controversial,

but one of the greatest enigmas has been the Russian soul

3. PrayerPrayerPrayerPrayerPrayer

Baptism service in a Russian Orthodox Church

4. Moscow ChurchesMoscow ChurchesMoscow ChurchesMoscow ChurchesMoscow Churches

A brief guide through the capital of Russia – Moscow and its

beautiful churches

5. Volchov: City of ChurchesVolchov: City of ChurchesVolchov: City of ChurchesVolchov: City of ChurchesVolchov: City of Churches

One of the most ancient towns in Russia

(Collaboration: Information Department, Embassy of the Russian

Federation)

27 Film

From Dust – The Untold Story After the TsunamiFrom Dust – The Untold Story After the TsunamiFrom Dust – The Untold Story After the TsunamiFrom Dust – The Untold Story After the TsunamiFrom Dust – The Untold Story After the Tsunami (2005)

Directed by Dhruv Dhawan who introduced the screening

Screening followed by a discussion

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August 2006

4-12 China DiaryChina DiaryChina DiaryChina DiaryChina Diary

An exhibition of photographs on China by Mala Mukherjee from

Kolkata

19 The Idea of The Idea …and other ideasThe Idea of The Idea …and other ideasThe Idea of The Idea …and other ideasThe Idea of The Idea …and other ideasThe Idea of The Idea …and other ideas

Presenting an overview of The Indian Documentary of Electronics

Arts (The IDEA), the Carnival of e-Creativity & Change – agents

Conclave and various streams of e-Creative Practice around the world

(Collaboration: The Academy of Electronic Arts and with the Support

of Arts Council Korea)

19 Films

Animal Adaptation: Why do Zebras have StripesAnimal Adaptation: Why do Zebras have StripesAnimal Adaptation: Why do Zebras have StripesAnimal Adaptation: Why do Zebras have StripesAnimal Adaptation: Why do Zebras have Stripes

Where Have all the Animals GoneWhere Have all the Animals GoneWhere Have all the Animals GoneWhere Have all the Animals GoneWhere Have all the Animals Gone

Keepers of the WildlifeKeepers of the WildlifeKeepers of the WildlifeKeepers of the WildlifeKeepers of the Wildlife

Directed: Michael McKenniery

(Collaboration: World Wide Fund for Nature-India)

23 TTTTTRAVELLINGRAVELLINGRAVELLINGRAVELLINGRAVELLING F F F F FILMILMILMILMILM S S S S SOUTHOUTHOUTHOUTHOUTH A A A A ASIASIASIASIASIA 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006: 23: 23: 23: 23: 23RDRDRDRDRD TOTOTOTOTO 26 26 26 26 26THTHTHTHTH A A A A AUGUSTUGUSTUGUSTUGUSTUGUST

The Life and Times of a Lady from Awadh: HimaThe Life and Times of a Lady from Awadh: HimaThe Life and Times of a Lady from Awadh: HimaThe Life and Times of a Lady from Awadh: HimaThe Life and Times of a Lady from Awadh: Hima (Pakistan, 2005)

Directed by Shireen Pasha

24 Final SolutionFinal SolutionFinal SolutionFinal SolutionFinal Solution (India, 2004)

Directed by Rakesh Sharma

Winner of the Special Jury Award, Film South Asia Festival,Winner of the Special Jury Award, Film South Asia Festival,Winner of the Special Jury Award, Film South Asia Festival,Winner of the Special Jury Award, Film South Asia Festival,Winner of the Special Jury Award, Film South Asia Festival,

Kathmandu 2005Kathmandu 2005Kathmandu 2005Kathmandu 2005Kathmandu 2005

City of PhotosCity of PhotosCity of PhotosCity of PhotosCity of Photos (India, 2005)

Directed by Nishtha Jain

Special Commendation, Film South Asia Festival, Kathmandu 2005

The Legend of Fat MamaThe Legend of Fat MamaThe Legend of Fat MamaThe Legend of Fat MamaThe Legend of Fat Mama (India, 2005)

Directed by Rafeeq Ellias

25 Lanka – The Other Side of War and PeaceLanka – The Other Side of War and PeaceLanka – The Other Side of War and PeaceLanka – The Other Side of War and PeaceLanka – The Other Side of War and Peace (Sri Lanka, 2005)

Directed by Iffat Fatimap

Girl SongGirl SongGirl SongGirl SongGirl Song (India, 2003)

Directed by Vasudha Joshi

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Good NewsGood NewsGood NewsGood NewsGood News (India, 2005)

Directed by Altaf Mazid

A Certain LiberationA Certain LiberationA Certain LiberationA Certain LiberationA Certain Liberation (Bangladesh, 2003)

Directed by Yasmine Kabir

Recipient of the Golden Conch, Mumbai International Film Festival &

Joint Winner of Second Best Film Award, Film South Asia Festival,

Kathmandu 2005

The City BeautifulThe City BeautifulThe City BeautifulThe City BeautifulThe City Beautiful (India, 2003)

Directed by Rahul Roy who introduced the film

26 Teardrops of KarnaphuliTeardrops of KarnaphuliTeardrops of KarnaphuliTeardrops of KarnaphuliTeardrops of Karnaphuli (Bangladesh, 2005)

Directed by Tanvir Mokammel

The Great Indian School ShowThe Great Indian School ShowThe Great Indian School ShowThe Great Indian School ShowThe Great Indian School Show (India, 2005)

Directed by Avinash Deshpande

Dirty LaundryDirty LaundryDirty LaundryDirty LaundryDirty Laundry (South Africa, 2005)

Directed by Sanjeev Chatterjee

Team NepalTeam NepalTeam NepalTeam NepalTeam Nepal (Nepal, 2005)

Directed by Girish Giri

Sunset BollywoodSunset BollywoodSunset BollywoodSunset BollywoodSunset Bollywood (India, 2005)

Directed by Komal Tolani

Continuous JourneyContinuous JourneyContinuous JourneyContinuous JourneyContinuous Journey (Canada / Indai, 2004)

Directed by Ali Kazimi

Winner of the Ram Bahadur Trophy for the Best Film, Film South

Asia Festival, Kathmandu 2005

(Collaboration: Himal Association & Himal Southasian, Kathmandu)

24-31 ExhibitionExhibitionExhibitionExhibitionExhibition

An exhibition of paintings by Yogendra Tripathi from Khairagarh

(Collaboration: Gallery Art.Motif)

24 Film

The Name of the DiseaseThe Name of the DiseaseThe Name of the DiseaseThe Name of the DiseaseThe Name of the Disease

Directed by Abhikit Vinayak Banerjee, Arundhati Tuli Banerjee and

Bappa Sen

(Collaboration: National Foundation for India)

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September 2006

7 Reinventing India in the New Global Economy – Negotiation ofReinventing India in the New Global Economy – Negotiation ofReinventing India in the New Global Economy – Negotiation ofReinventing India in the New Global Economy – Negotiation ofReinventing India in the New Global Economy – Negotiation of

Identity in the Software Outsourcing IndustryIdentity in the Software Outsourcing IndustryIdentity in the Software Outsourcing IndustryIdentity in the Software Outsourcing IndustryIdentity in the Software Outsourcing Industry

Presentation by Carol Upadhya, Social Anthropologist and currently

Fellow, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore

Followed by screening of a film

July Boys: New Global PlayersJuly Boys: New Global PlayersJuly Boys: New Global PlayersJuly Boys: New Global PlayersJuly Boys: New Global Players

A film by Gautam Sonti in collaboration with Carol Upadhyay

9-17 On the occasion of Polish Days in India and Polish Army DayOn the occasion of Polish Days in India and Polish Army DayOn the occasion of Polish Days in India and Polish Army DayOn the occasion of Polish Days in India and Polish Army DayOn the occasion of Polish Days in India and Polish Army Day

History of Polish Arms in ArtHistory of Polish Arms in ArtHistory of Polish Arms in ArtHistory of Polish Arms in ArtHistory of Polish Arms in Art

An exhibition from the collection of the Polish Army Museum

(Collaboration: Embassy of Poland)

16 Films on the Environment

Silent Valley – An Indian RainforestSilent Valley – An Indian RainforestSilent Valley – An Indian RainforestSilent Valley – An Indian RainforestSilent Valley – An Indian Rainforest

Coniferous ForestsConiferous ForestsConiferous ForestsConiferous ForestsConiferous Forests

(Collaboration: World Wide Fund for Nature India)

FFFFFOCUSOCUSOCUSOCUSOCUS ONONONONON D D D D DELHIELHIELHIELHIELHI

16 My Father, the BuilderMy Father, the BuilderMy Father, the BuilderMy Father, the BuilderMy Father, the Builder

Screening of a video recording of the lecture delivered by

Shri Khushwant Singh

23- Tigers in the WildTigers in the WildTigers in the WildTigers in the WildTigers in the Wild

29 An exhibition of paintings by Ajay Singh Peelwa, from Jaipur

Followed by an illustrated talk on

28 Wildlife Tourism: Boon or Bane ?Wildlife Tourism: Boon or Bane ?Wildlife Tourism: Boon or Bane ?Wildlife Tourism: Boon or Bane ?Wildlife Tourism: Boon or Bane ?

Speaker: Shri Harshvardhan, General Secretary, Tourism and Wildlife

Society of India

(Collaboration: Tourism & Wildlife Society of India)

25 With the Devta in the Obra Valley – A Walk in the NorthWith the Devta in the Obra Valley – A Walk in the NorthWith the Devta in the Obra Valley – A Walk in the NorthWith the Devta in the Obra Valley – A Walk in the NorthWith the Devta in the Obra Valley – A Walk in the North

Western CornerWestern CornerWestern CornerWestern CornerWestern Corner

of the Garhwal Himalay

A film by Suman Dubey on his journey undertaken in June 2006

Introduction: Sudhir Sahi

28 Film

Nagarhole: Tales from an Indian JungleNagarhole: Tales from an Indian JungleNagarhole: Tales from an Indian JungleNagarhole: Tales from an Indian JungleNagarhole: Tales from an Indian Jungle

A film by Shekhar Dattatri, renowned environmental film maker

Expert Comments – Dr. Mahesh Rangarajan

(Collaboration: Toxics Link)

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October 2006

18 Film

DooorDooorDooorDooorDooor (2006)

Directed by Anshuman G. Barua who introduced the film

(Collaboration: North East Media Forum)

19 Is Time Running Out for the Tribal Cultivators of Jharkhand ?Is Time Running Out for the Tribal Cultivators of Jharkhand ?Is Time Running Out for the Tribal Cultivators of Jharkhand ?Is Time Running Out for the Tribal Cultivators of Jharkhand ?Is Time Running Out for the Tribal Cultivators of Jharkhand ?

Screening of a documentary film Ab Aur Waqt NahinAb Aur Waqt NahinAb Aur Waqt NahinAb Aur Waqt NahinAb Aur Waqt Nahin (Running Out

of Time) by Abhijay Karlekar

(Collaboration: Toxics Link)

24-1 Nov. Alien WatersAlien WatersAlien WatersAlien WatersAlien Waters

An exhibition of photographic works by Ravi Agarwal

As part of this exhibition, there were two interactive sessions on

24th and 26th Oct.

(Youthreach and HIVOS)

IIIIINNNNN S S S S SEARCHEARCHEARCHEARCHEARCH OFOFOFOFOF F F F F FREEDOMREEDOMREEDOMREEDOMREEDOM ANDANDANDANDAND D D D D DEMOCRACYEMOCRACYEMOCRACYEMOCRACYEMOCRACY – T – T – T – T – THEHEHEHEHE 1956 H 1956 H 1956 H 1956 H 1956 HUNGARIANUNGARIANUNGARIANUNGARIANUNGARIAN

RRRRREVOLUTIONEVOLUTIONEVOLUTIONEVOLUTIONEVOLUTION

24 Hope of freedom – 1956: Hungarian RevolutionHope of freedom – 1956: Hungarian RevolutionHope of freedom – 1956: Hungarian RevolutionHope of freedom – 1956: Hungarian RevolutionHope of freedom – 1956: Hungarian Revolution

An exhibition of photographs

Film

On Death RowOn Death RowOn Death RowOn Death RowOn Death Row (1991)

Directed by Janos Zsombolyai

(Collaboration: Hungarian Information & Cultural Centre)

28 Films on Wildlife and Environment

Monsoon – India’s God of LifeMonsoon – India’s God of LifeMonsoon – India’s God of LifeMonsoon – India’s God of LifeMonsoon – India’s God of Life

A film by Shekhar Dattari

The Slow Poisoning of IndiaThe Slow Poisoning of IndiaThe Slow Poisoning of IndiaThe Slow Poisoning of IndiaThe Slow Poisoning of India

(Collaboration: World Wide Fund for Nature-India)

November 2006

3-5 QQQQQUOTESUOTESUOTESUOTESUOTES FROMFROMFROMFROMFROM THETHETHETHETHE E E E E EARTHARTHARTHARTHARTH: A : A : A : A : A FILMFILMFILMFILMFILM FESTIVALFESTIVALFESTIVALFESTIVALFESTIVAL ONONONONON THETHETHETHETHE E E E E ENVIRONMENTNVIRONMENTNVIRONMENTNVIRONMENTNVIRONMENT

3 Inauguration of the FestivalInauguration of the FestivalInauguration of the FestivalInauguration of the FestivalInauguration of the Festival

by Smt. Sheila Dikshit, Chief Minister of Delhi

TTTTTHEMEHEMEHEMEHEMEHEME: E: E: E: E: EARTHARTHARTHARTHARTH

Point Calimere – Little Kingdom of the CoastPoint Calimere – Little Kingdom of the CoastPoint Calimere – Little Kingdom of the CoastPoint Calimere – Little Kingdom of the CoastPoint Calimere – Little Kingdom of the Coast ( ( ( ( (India; 2006)

Directed by Shekhar Dattatri

Only an Axe AwayOnly an Axe AwayOnly an Axe AwayOnly an Axe AwayOnly an Axe Away (India; 2004)

Directed by P. Baburaj & C. Saratchandran

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Green AgonyGreen AgonyGreen AgonyGreen AgonyGreen Agony (India; 2006)

Directed by Geeta Singh

Panel discussion on: Are Environmental Documentaries onlyAre Environmental Documentaries onlyAre Environmental Documentaries onlyAre Environmental Documentaries onlyAre Environmental Documentaries only

Addressing the Converted?Addressing the Converted?Addressing the Converted?Addressing the Converted?Addressing the Converted?

Orange AlertOrange AlertOrange AlertOrange AlertOrange Alert (India, 2004)

Directed by Teena Amrit Gill

Turf Wars: Conservation Claims in the Great HimalayanTurf Wars: Conservation Claims in the Great HimalayanTurf Wars: Conservation Claims in the Great HimalayanTurf Wars: Conservation Claims in the Great HimalayanTurf Wars: Conservation Claims in the Great Himalayan

National ParkNational ParkNational ParkNational ParkNational Park

(India: 2001)

Directed by Sanjay Barnela & Vasant Saberwal

Mountains in the MistMountains in the MistMountains in the MistMountains in the MistMountains in the Mist (Switzerland; 2004)

Directed by Alec Wohlgroth

CheluviCheluviCheluviCheluviCheluvi (India; 1992)

Feature film by Girish Karnad

4 TTTTTHEMEHEMEHEMEHEMEHEME: S: S: S: S: SURVIVALURVIVALURVIVALURVIVALURVIVAL

Green GoldGreen GoldGreen GoldGreen GoldGreen Gold (South Africa; 2003)

Directed by Heidi Bachram

Special screening: Life Running out of ControlLife Running out of ControlLife Running out of ControlLife Running out of ControlLife Running out of Control (India; 2005)

Directed by Bertram Verhaag

BT – Cotton in Andhra Pradesh: A Three Year FraudBT – Cotton in Andhra Pradesh: A Three Year FraudBT – Cotton in Andhra Pradesh: A Three Year FraudBT – Cotton in Andhra Pradesh: A Three Year FraudBT – Cotton in Andhra Pradesh: A Three Year Fraud (India; 2005)

A film by DDS Community Media Trust

Shorts on Survival

Life Goes onLife Goes onLife Goes onLife Goes onLife Goes on (India; 2005)

Directed by Suparna Gangal

InclusionInclusionInclusionInclusionInclusion (India)

Animation film by Salil Chaturvedi

Thekey pe kya karte HoThekey pe kya karte HoThekey pe kya karte HoThekey pe kya karte HoThekey pe kya karte Ho (India; 2006)

Directed by Spandan Banerjee

Ab Aur Waqt NahinAb Aur Waqt NahinAb Aur Waqt NahinAb Aur Waqt NahinAb Aur Waqt Nahin (India, 2006)

Directed by Abhijay Karlekar

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Between the Devil and the Deep SeaBetween the Devil and the Deep SeaBetween the Devil and the Deep SeaBetween the Devil and the Deep SeaBetween the Devil and the Deep Sea (India; 2006)

Directed by Saraswati Kavula

Pretty DyanaPretty DyanaPretty DyanaPretty DyanaPretty Dyana (Serbia; 2003)

Directed by Boris Mitic

Downwind: Depleted Uranium Weapons in the Age of VirtualDownwind: Depleted Uranium Weapons in the Age of VirtualDownwind: Depleted Uranium Weapons in the Age of VirtualDownwind: Depleted Uranium Weapons in the Age of VirtualDownwind: Depleted Uranium Weapons in the Age of Virtual

WarWarWarWarWar (USA, 2002)

Directed by Jawed Metni

Waste as Development AidWaste as Development AidWaste as Development AidWaste as Development AidWaste as Development Aid (Netherlands; 2002)

Directed by Joost de Haas

5 TTTTTHEMEHEMEHEMEHEMEHEME: W: W: W: W: WATERATERATERATERATER

Call of the BhagirathiCall of the BhagirathiCall of the BhagirathiCall of the BhagirathiCall of the Bhagirathi (India; 1992)

Directed by Anwar Jamal

The Lake of DespairThe Lake of DespairThe Lake of DespairThe Lake of DespairThe Lake of Despair (India, 2005)

Directed by Snehasis Das

Journey: Exploring the traditional methods of water harvestingJourney: Exploring the traditional methods of water harvestingJourney: Exploring the traditional methods of water harvestingJourney: Exploring the traditional methods of water harvestingJourney: Exploring the traditional methods of water harvesting

(India, 2005)

Directed by Raakesh Khatri

Special screening at

Thirsty Planet – Watery visionThirsty Planet – Watery visionThirsty Planet – Watery visionThirsty Planet – Watery visionThirsty Planet – Watery vision (Germany; 2003)

Directed by Henning Hesse & Martin Fensch

Water Business is Good BusinessWater Business is Good BusinessWater Business is Good BusinessWater Business is Good BusinessWater Business is Good Business (India)

Directed by Sanjay Barnela & Vasant Saberwal

ThousandThousandThousandThousandThousand Days and a DreamDays and a DreamDays and a DreamDays and a DreamDays and a Dream ( ( ( ( (India, 2006)

Directed by P. Baburaj & C. Saratchandran

Ganashatru Ganashatru Ganashatru Ganashatru Ganashatru (India, 1989)

Feature film by Satyajit Ray

(Collaboration: Toxics Link)

7-12 Krzysztof Kieslowski – Photographs from the city of LodzKrzysztof Kieslowski – Photographs from the city of LodzKrzysztof Kieslowski – Photographs from the city of LodzKrzysztof Kieslowski – Photographs from the city of LodzKrzysztof Kieslowski – Photographs from the city of Lodz

An exhibition of photographs by the noted film director, Krzysztof

Kieslowski

(Collaboration: Embassy of Poland)

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18 Films on Wildlife and Environment

Living the with the Park – Ranthambore National ParkLiving the with the Park – Ranthambore National ParkLiving the with the Park – Ranthambore National ParkLiving the with the Park – Ranthambore National ParkLiving the with the Park – Ranthambore National Park

Directed by Dr. Susan Sharma who introduced the film

WildernessWildernessWildernessWildernessWilderness NepalNepalNepalNepalNepal

Directed by Dr. Susan Sharma

(Collaboration: World Wide Fund for Nature India)

22-28 The Living Architectural Heritage of BhopalThe Living Architectural Heritage of BhopalThe Living Architectural Heritage of BhopalThe Living Architectural Heritage of BhopalThe Living Architectural Heritage of Bhopal

An exhibition of the architectural and urban heritage of the historical

city, presented by Living Heritage Alliance, Bhopal

Inauguration: Smt. Yashodhara Raje, Minister of Tourism, MP

24 The Living Landscape and Architectural Heritage of Bhopal:The Living Landscape and Architectural Heritage of Bhopal:The Living Landscape and Architectural Heritage of Bhopal:The Living Landscape and Architectural Heritage of Bhopal:The Living Landscape and Architectural Heritage of Bhopal:

Relevance for the City of the FutureRelevance for the City of the FutureRelevance for the City of the FutureRelevance for the City of the FutureRelevance for the City of the Future

An illustrated presentation by Prof. Savita Subherwal Raje, President,

Living Heritage Alliance and Prof. Serge Santelli, Dean, School of

Architecture, Paris – Belleville

(Collaboration: India Gandhi National Museum of Man, Bhopal)

23 Computers and Disabilities – A Road to EmpowermentComputers and Disabilities – A Road to EmpowermentComputers and Disabilities – A Road to EmpowermentComputers and Disabilities – A Road to EmpowermentComputers and Disabilities – A Road to Empowerment

Film screening and discussion

A for Autism … M for MouseA for Autism … M for MouseA for Autism … M for MouseA for Autism … M for MouseA for Autism … M for Mouse (2006)

Directed by Juliet Reynolds who introduced the film

Followed by a discussion

Speaker: Dr. Arun Mehta, Professor, JMIT Radaur

December 2006

1-9 ExhibitionExhibitionExhibitionExhibitionExhibition

An exhibition of photographs by Shalini Saran

4 The Flute PlayerThe Flute PlayerThe Flute PlayerThe Flute PlayerThe Flute Player (2003)

Directed by Jocelyn Glatzer

Winner of the Audience Award Documentary First Feature, South by

Southwest Film Festival 2003

Introduction: Mr. Charley Todd, Cambodian Living Arts, USA

Screening followed by a discussion

Led by Mr. Arn Chorn-Pond

Moderator: Shri Ram Rehman

(Collaboration: Cambodian Living Arts, USA and World Education Inc)

16 Films on Wildlife and Environment

The Frozen WorldThe Frozen WorldThe Frozen WorldThe Frozen WorldThe Frozen World (1984)

Second in the BBC series The Living Planet written and narrated by

David Attenborough

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Mysteries of the DeepMysteries of the DeepMysteries of the DeepMysteries of the DeepMysteries of the Deep

Strange and Unusual Animals: Adoption to EnvironmentStrange and Unusual Animals: Adoption to EnvironmentStrange and Unusual Animals: Adoption to EnvironmentStrange and Unusual Animals: Adoption to EnvironmentStrange and Unusual Animals: Adoption to Environment

(Collaboration: World Wide Fund for Nature India)

23 Film

Khayal Darpan: A Mirror of ImaginationKhayal Darpan: A Mirror of ImaginationKhayal Darpan: A Mirror of ImaginationKhayal Darpan: A Mirror of ImaginationKhayal Darpan: A Mirror of Imagination

Directed by Yousuf Saeed who introduced the film

Followed by a discussion

27 Life Running out of Control: Gene Food and DesignerbabiesLife Running out of Control: Gene Food and DesignerbabiesLife Running out of Control: Gene Food and DesignerbabiesLife Running out of Control: Gene Food and DesignerbabiesLife Running out of Control: Gene Food and Designerbabies

Directed by Betram Verhaag and Gabriele Krober

Followed by a discussion

Chair: Dr. Vandana Shiva

(Collaboration: Navdanya)

28-3 Jan Roma DecadeRoma DecadeRoma DecadeRoma DecadeRoma Decade

An exhibition of photographs by Zsuzsanna Ardo, photographer,

writer, editor and translator from Hungary

Inaugurated by Shri Benoy Behl

Film

Allegro BarbaroAllegro BarbaroAllegro BarbaroAllegro BarbaroAllegro Barbaro

Written and directed by Zsuzsanna Ardo

29 Film

Darwin’s NightmareDarwin’s NightmareDarwin’s NightmareDarwin’s NightmareDarwin’s Nightmare (2004)

Director: Hubert Sauper

Multi-award winning film including Cesar for Best First Work, Cesar

Awards 2006: Best Documentary Award, European Film Awards

2004; and Label Europa Cinemas, Venice Film Festival 2004

(Collaboration: Gandhi Peace Foundation)

January 2007

6-14 On Hallowed Ground: Aftermath of the Uprising, 1857On Hallowed Ground: Aftermath of the Uprising, 1857On Hallowed Ground: Aftermath of the Uprising, 1857On Hallowed Ground: Aftermath of the Uprising, 1857On Hallowed Ground: Aftermath of the Uprising, 1857

An exhibition of rare 19th century photographs and reprints from the

Alkazi Collection of Photography including selections from the John

Nicholas Tressider (1818-89) collection, Felice Beato (1825-1910);

and Samuel Bourne (1834-1912)

As part of this exhibition, there were three lectures on 6th January:::::

A Reading of John William Kaye’s A Reading of John William Kaye’s A Reading of John William Kaye’s A Reading of John William Kaye’s A Reading of John William Kaye’s History of the Sepoy War inHistory of the Sepoy War inHistory of the Sepoy War inHistory of the Sepoy War inHistory of the Sepoy War in

IndiaIndiaIndiaIndiaIndia

Speaker: Prof. Shahid Amin, University of History

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Memorialisation of the Uprising in Delhi and KanpurMemorialisation of the Uprising in Delhi and KanpurMemorialisation of the Uprising in Delhi and KanpurMemorialisation of the Uprising in Delhi and KanpurMemorialisation of the Uprising in Delhi and Kanpur

Speaker: Prof. Nayanjot Lahiri, Professor, Department of History,

Faculty of Social Sciences, Delhi University

Exhumed Images: Reviewing the Present through Images of 1857Exhumed Images: Reviewing the Present through Images of 1857Exhumed Images: Reviewing the Present through Images of 1857Exhumed Images: Reviewing the Present through Images of 1857Exhumed Images: Reviewing the Present through Images of 1857

in the Alkazi Collectionin the Alkazi Collectionin the Alkazi Collectionin the Alkazi Collectionin the Alkazi Collection

Speaker: Shri Shuddhabrata Sengupta, The Sarai Programme at CSDS/

Raqs Media Collective

Introduction: Shri Rahaab Allana, Curator, Alkazi Foundation for the

Arts

(Collaboration: The Alkazi Foundation for the Arts)

13 Aimez –vous l’Opera?Aimez –vous l’Opera?Aimez –vous l’Opera?Aimez –vous l’Opera?Aimez –vous l’Opera?

Introduction to Opera I: Monteverdi to Rossini

An illustrated lecture by Dr. R.P. Jain who has for several years been

actively involved in the propagation of opera in Delhi through

illustrated talks

27 Aimez –vous l’Opera?Aimez –vous l’Opera?Aimez –vous l’Opera?Aimez –vous l’Opera?Aimez –vous l’Opera?

Introduction to Opera II: Bellini to Britten

An illustrated lecture by Dr. R.P. Jain

27 Films on Wildlife and Environment

Worlds ApartWorlds ApartWorlds ApartWorlds ApartWorlds Apart

Part of the BBC’s The Living Planet series of films presented by

David Attenborough

Many World of Nature Many World of Nature Many World of Nature Many World of Nature Many World of Nature – Flowers, Birds and NestsFlowers, Birds and NestsFlowers, Birds and NestsFlowers, Birds and NestsFlowers, Birds and Nests

(Collaboration: World Wide Fund for Nature-India)

29 Film

An Inconvenient Truth: A Global WarningAn Inconvenient Truth: A Global WarningAn Inconvenient Truth: A Global WarningAn Inconvenient Truth: A Global WarningAn Inconvenient Truth: A Global Warning

Director: Davis Guggenheim

Former Vice President Al Gore presents an eye-opening and

compelling view of the future of our planet and our civilization.

Introduction: Dr. Vandana Shiva

(Collaboration: Navdanya)

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February 2006

8 Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low PriceWal-Mart: The High Cost of Low PriceWal-Mart: The High Cost of Low PriceWal-Mart: The High Cost of Low PriceWal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price (USA)

Directed by Robert Greenwald

Screening was followed a panel discussion on: FDI and RetailFDI and RetailFDI and RetailFDI and RetailFDI and Retail

Moderator: Dr. Vandana Shiva

(Collaboration: Research Foundation for Science, Technology and

Ecology)

28 Beatrice, Dante and the Ganges – In the Circle of LoveBeatrice, Dante and the Ganges – In the Circle of LoveBeatrice, Dante and the Ganges – In the Circle of LoveBeatrice, Dante and the Ganges – In the Circle of LoveBeatrice, Dante and the Ganges – In the Circle of Love (India, 2005)

Directed by Pranab Basu who introduced the screening

Followed by a discussion

CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS FROM CHINA

9 Farewell My ConcubineFarewell My ConcubineFarewell My ConcubineFarewell My ConcubineFarewell My Concubine (China, 1993)

Directed by Chen Kaige

Multi award winning film including Camera d’Or & FIPRESCI Prize,

Cannes Film Festival 1993; BAFTA Film Award for Best Film Not in

English, BAFTA Awards 1994; and Golden Globe for Best Foreign

Language Film, Golden Globes 1994

13 To LiveTo LiveTo LiveTo LiveTo Live (China,1994)

Directed by Zhang Yimou

Multi-award winning film including BAFTA Award for Best Film Not

in an English Lanugage, BAFTA Award 1995; Grand Prize of the

Jury, Best Actor and Prize of the Ecumenical Jury, Cannes Film

Festival 1994

17 In the Mood for LoveIn the Mood for LoveIn the Mood for LoveIn the Mood for LoveIn the Mood for Love (Hong Kong, 2000)

Directed by Wong Kar Wai

Multi-award winning film including Best Actor Award & Technical

Grand Prize, Cannes Film Festival 2000; Cesar for Best Foreign

Language Film, Cesar Awards 2001; Screen International Award,

European Film Awards 2000; Hong Kong Film Awards 2001 for Best

Actor, Best Actress, Best Art Direction and Best Editing

APPENDIX VI Film Club

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20 20462046204620462046 (China, 2004)

Directed by Wong Kar Wai

Multi-award winning film including Screen International Award,

European Film Awards 2004; LAFCA Award for Best Production

Design, Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award 2005; Golden

Horse Award for Best Art Direction, Best Original Score, Golden Horse

Film Festival 2004

March 2006

SSSSSPECIALPECIALPECIALPECIALPECIAL S S S S SCREENINGCREENINGCREENINGCREENINGCREENING

25 Dance with Hands Held TightDance with Hands Held TightDance with Hands Held TightDance with Hands Held TightDance with Hands Held Tight (India, 2005)

Directed by Krishnendu Bose who introduced the film

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14 Paneer and JamPaneer and JamPaneer and JamPaneer and JamPaneer and Jam (2003)

Directed by Branklo Djuric

20 Under Her WindowUnder Her WindowUnder Her WindowUnder Her WindowUnder Her Window (2003)

Directed by Metod Pevec

22 CarmenCarmenCarmenCarmenCarmen (1996)

Directed by Metod Pevec

27 Idle RunningIdle RunningIdle RunningIdle RunningIdle Running (1999)

Directed by Janez Burger

(Collaboration: Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia)

April 2006

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17 The Merchant of Four SeasonsThe Merchant of Four SeasonsThe Merchant of Four SeasonsThe Merchant of Four SeasonsThe Merchant of Four Seasons (1972)

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Recipient of the Film Award in Gold for Outstanding Individual

Achievement: Actor; Outstanding Individual Achievement: Actress;

and Shaping of a Feature Film, German Film Awards 1972

19 LolaLolaLolaLolaLola (1981)

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Recipient of the Film Award in Gold for Outstanding Individual

Achievement: Actor: Outstanding Individual Achievement; Actress; Individual Achievement; Actress; Individual Achievement; Actress; Individual Achievement; Actress; Individual Achievement; Actress;

and Outstanding Feature Film, German Film Awards 1982and Outstanding Feature Film, German Film Awards 1982and Outstanding Feature Film, German Film Awards 1982and Outstanding Feature Film, German Film Awards 1982and Outstanding Feature Film, German Film Awards 1982

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20 Aguirre: The Wrath of GodAguirre: The Wrath of GodAguirre: The Wrath of GodAguirre: The Wrath of GodAguirre: The Wrath of God (1972)

Directed by Werner Herzog

Recipient of the Critics Award for Best Foreign Film, French

Syndicate of Cinema Critics 1976; Film Award in Gold for Outstanding

Individual Achievement in Cinematography, German Film Awards

1973; NSFC Award for Beset Cinematography, National Society of

Film Critics Awards, USA 1977

21 Everyman for Himself and God Against All / The Mystery ofEveryman for Himself and God Against All / The Mystery ofEveryman for Himself and God Against All / The Mystery ofEveryman for Himself and God Against All / The Mystery ofEveryman for Himself and God Against All / The Mystery of

Kasper HauserKasper HauserKasper HauserKasper HauserKasper Hauser (1974)

Directed by Werner Herzog

Recipient of the FIPRESCI Prize, Grand Prize of the Jury and Prize of

the Ecumenical Jury,Cannes Film Festival 1975; Film Awards in Gold

for Outstanding Individual Achievement: Editing & For Outstanding

Individual Achievement: Production Design; Film Award in Silver for

Shaping of a Feature Film, German Film Awards 1975

22 Fitzcarraldo Fitzcarraldo Fitzcarraldo Fitzcarraldo Fitzcarraldo (1982)

Directed by Werner Herzog

Recipient of the Award for Best Director, Cannes Film Festival 1982;

Film Award in Silver for Outstanding Feature Film, German Film

Awards 1982; OCIC Award, San Sebastian International Film Festival

1982

24 Journey to KafiristanJourney to KafiristanJourney to KafiristanJourney to KafiristanJourney to Kafiristan (2001)

Directed by Donatello Dubini & Fosco Dubini

May 2006

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10 MariagesMariagesMariagesMariagesMariages (2001)

Directed by Catherine Marin

11 Elephant ShoesElephant ShoesElephant ShoesElephant ShoesElephant Shoes (2005)

Directed by Christos Sourligas

12 The Five of USThe Five of USThe Five of USThe Five of USThe Five of US (2004)

Directed by Ghyslaine Cote

15 Wilby WonderfulWilby WonderfulWilby WonderfulWilby WonderfulWilby Wonderful (2004)

Directed by Daniel Maclvor

16 Happiness is a Sad SongHappiness is a Sad SongHappiness is a Sad SongHappiness is a Sad SongHappiness is a Sad Song (2004)

Director: Francois Delisle

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17 Sunshine Sunshine Sunshine Sunshine Sunshine (1999)

Directed by Istvan Szabo

(Collaboration: Indo Canadian Films International and Canadian High

Commission)

June 2006

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8 Tracks Tracks Tracks Tracks Tracks (1999)

Directed by Emmanuel Finkiel

Recipient of the Award for the Youth, Cannes Film Festival 1999;

Cesar for Best Editing & Best First Work, Cesar Awards, France

2000; FIPRESCI Prize – Special Mention, Venice Film Festival 1999;

and Mayor’s Award for Best Feature Film, Jerusalem Film Festival

1999

12 How I Killed My FatherHow I Killed My FatherHow I Killed My FatherHow I Killed My FatherHow I Killed My Father (2001)

Directed by Anne Fontaine

Recipient of the Cesar Award for Best Actor, Cesar Awards, France

2002; Lumiere Award for Best Actor, Lumiere Awards, France 2002

19 NightshiftNightshiftNightshiftNightshiftNightshift (2001)

Directed by Philippe Le Guay

20 His BrotherHis BrotherHis BrotherHis BrotherHis Brother (2003)

Directed by Patrice Chereau

Recipient of the Silver Bear for Best Director, Berlin International

Film Festival 2003

22 A Real ManA Real ManA Real ManA Real ManA Real Man (2003)

Directed by Arnaud Larrieu & Jean-Marie Larrieu

(Collaboration: Embassy of France)

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9 Girl with a Pearl EarringGirl with a Pearl EarringGirl with a Pearl EarringGirl with a Pearl EarringGirl with a Pearl Earring (2003)

Directed by Peter Webber

Multiple award winner including Audience Award & Golden Hitchcock

Award, Dinard British Film Festival 2003; European Film Award for

Best Cinematographer, European Film Awards 2004; and CICAE

Award for Best Cinematography, San Sebastian International Film

Festival

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July 2006

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4 Antarmahal: Views from the Inner ChamberAntarmahal: Views from the Inner ChamberAntarmahal: Views from the Inner ChamberAntarmahal: Views from the Inner ChamberAntarmahal: Views from the Inner Chamber (Bengali, 2005)

Directed by Rituparno Ghosh

6 RaamRaamRaamRaamRaam (Tamil, 2004)

Directed by Ameer Sultan

10 PerumazhakkalamPerumazhakkalamPerumazhakkalamPerumazhakkalamPerumazhakkalam (Malayalam; 2004)

Directed by Kamal

11 Grahanam Grahanam Grahanam Grahanam Grahanam (Telugu, 2004)

Directed by Mohan Krishna Indraganti

Winner of the Indira Gandhi Award for Best First Film, National Film

Awards 2005

13 Kanne MadangukaKanne MadangukaKanne MadangukaKanne MadangukaKanne Madanguka (Malayalam; 2004)

Directed by Albert

14 UttarayanUttarayanUttarayanUttarayanUttarayan (Marathi; 2004)

Directed by Bipin Nadkarni

(Collaboration: National Film Development Corporation Limited)

August 2006

2 Siddhartha Siddhartha Siddhartha Siddhartha Siddhartha (USA, 1972)

Directed by Conrad Rooks

(Collaboration: Osian’s Cinefan)

5 New Directions in DanceNew Directions in DanceNew Directions in DanceNew Directions in DanceNew Directions in Dance

Directed by Ein Lall who introduced the screening

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7 Red CherryRed CherryRed CherryRed CherryRed Cherry (China, 1995)

Directed by Daying Ye

Winner of the Golden Goblet for Best Actress, Shanghai International

Film Festival 1995

11 Fireworks (Fireworks (Fireworks (Fireworks (Fireworks (Japan, 1997)

Directed by Takeshi Kitano

Multiple-award winner including Golden Lion, Venice Film Festival

1997; Screen International Award, European Film Awards 1997;

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Critics Award for Best Foreign Film, French Syndicae of Cinema

Critics 1998; Kinema Junpo Award & Reader’s Choice Award for Best

Film, Kinema Junpo Award 1999; amongst others

14 At the Height of SummerAt the Height of SummerAt the Height of SummerAt the Height of SummerAt the Height of Summer (Vietnam, 2000)

Directed by Tran Anh Hung

17 Last Life in the UniverseLast Life in the UniverseLast Life in the UniverseLast Life in the UniverseLast Life in the Universe (Thailand/Japan, 2004)

Directed by Pan-Ek Ratanaryang

Winner of the FIPRESCI Prize, Bangkok International Film Festival

2004; National Film Association Award for Best Art Direction & Best

Cinematography, Thailand National Film Association Awards 2004;

and Upstream Prize for Best Actor, Venice Film Festival 2003

September 2006

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11 RembrandtRembrandtRembrandtRembrandtRembrandt (UK, 1936)

Directed by Alexander Korda

12 Lust for LifeLust for LifeLust for LifeLust for LifeLust for Life (USA, 1956)

Directed by Vincente Minnelli

Multi-award winner including Oscar Award for Best Supporting Role,

Academy Awards 1957; Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Actor-

Drama, Golden Globes 1957; and NYFCC Award for Best Actor,

New York Film Critics Circle Awards 1956

18 Andrei RublevAndrei RublevAndrei RublevAndrei RublevAndrei Rublev (Soviet Union, 1969)

Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky

Multi-award winner including FIPRESCI Prize, Cannes Film Festival

1969; and Critics Award for Best Foreign Film, French Syndicate of Film, French Syndicate of Film, French Syndicate of Film, French Syndicate of Film, French Syndicate of

Cinema Critics 1971Cinema Critics 1971Cinema Critics 1971Cinema Critics 1971Cinema Critics 1971

21 PollockPollockPollockPollockPollock (USA, 2000)

Directed by Ed Harris

Winner of the Oscar Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role,

Academy Awards 2001; NYFCC Award for Best Supporting Actress,

New York Film Critics Circle Awards 2000

29 Frida Frida Frida Frida Frida (USA / Canada / Mexico, 2002)

Directed by Julie Taymor

Winner of the Oscar Award for Best Music, Original Score, Academy

Awards 2002; Mimmo Rotella Foundation Award, Venice Film

Festival 2002

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November 2006

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Followed by

PersonnelPersonnelPersonnelPersonnelPersonnel (1976)

7 The DecalogueThe DecalogueThe DecalogueThe DecalogueThe Decalogue

Multi-award winning series including Bodil Award for Best European

Film, Bodil Awards 1991; FEPRESCI Prize, Venice Film Festival

1989; NBR Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Foreign Film,

National Board of Review, USA 2000; And Critics Award for Best

Foreign Language Film, French Syndicate of Cinema Critics 1991

Decalogue, One – “ I am the Lord Thy God: Thou Shalt Have NoDecalogue, One – “ I am the Lord Thy God: Thou Shalt Have NoDecalogue, One – “ I am the Lord Thy God: Thou Shalt Have NoDecalogue, One – “ I am the Lord Thy God: Thou Shalt Have NoDecalogue, One – “ I am the Lord Thy God: Thou Shalt Have No

Other God But Me”Other God But Me”Other God But Me”Other God But Me”Other God But Me” (1988)

Decalogue, Two – “Thou Shalt not Take the Name of the LordDecalogue, Two – “Thou Shalt not Take the Name of the LordDecalogue, Two – “Thou Shalt not Take the Name of the LordDecalogue, Two – “Thou Shalt not Take the Name of the LordDecalogue, Two – “Thou Shalt not Take the Name of the Lord

Thy God in VainThy God in VainThy God in VainThy God in VainThy God in Vain””””” (1988)

8 Decalogue, Three – “Honour the Sabbath DayDecalogue, Three – “Honour the Sabbath DayDecalogue, Three – “Honour the Sabbath DayDecalogue, Three – “Honour the Sabbath DayDecalogue, Three – “Honour the Sabbath Day” (1988)

Decalogue, Four – “Honour thy Father and thy Mother”Decalogue, Four – “Honour thy Father and thy Mother”Decalogue, Four – “Honour thy Father and thy Mother”Decalogue, Four – “Honour thy Father and thy Mother”Decalogue, Four – “Honour thy Father and thy Mother” (1988)

13 Decalogue, Five – “Thou Shalt not Kill”Decalogue, Five – “Thou Shalt not Kill”Decalogue, Five – “Thou Shalt not Kill”Decalogue, Five – “Thou Shalt not Kill”Decalogue, Five – “Thou Shalt not Kill” (1988)

Decalogue, Six – “Thou Shalt Not Commit AdulteryDecalogue, Six – “Thou Shalt Not Commit AdulteryDecalogue, Six – “Thou Shalt Not Commit AdulteryDecalogue, Six – “Thou Shalt Not Commit AdulteryDecalogue, Six – “Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery”””””

17 Decalogue, Seven – “Thou Shalt Not Steal”Decalogue, Seven – “Thou Shalt Not Steal”Decalogue, Seven – “Thou Shalt Not Steal”Decalogue, Seven – “Thou Shalt Not Steal”Decalogue, Seven – “Thou Shalt Not Steal” (1988)

Decalogue, Eight – “Thou Shalt but not Bear False WitnessDecalogue, Eight – “Thou Shalt but not Bear False WitnessDecalogue, Eight – “Thou Shalt but not Bear False WitnessDecalogue, Eight – “Thou Shalt but not Bear False WitnessDecalogue, Eight – “Thou Shalt but not Bear False Witness

Against thy NeighbourAgainst thy NeighbourAgainst thy NeighbourAgainst thy NeighbourAgainst thy Neighbour” (1988)

20 Decalogue, Nine – “Thou Shalt not Covet Thy Neighbour’s Wife”Decalogue, Nine – “Thou Shalt not Covet Thy Neighbour’s Wife”Decalogue, Nine – “Thou Shalt not Covet Thy Neighbour’s Wife”Decalogue, Nine – “Thou Shalt not Covet Thy Neighbour’s Wife”Decalogue, Nine – “Thou Shalt not Covet Thy Neighbour’s Wife”

(1988)

Decalogue, Ten – “Thou Shalt not Covet Thy Neighbour’s GoodsDecalogue, Ten – “Thou Shalt not Covet Thy Neighbour’s GoodsDecalogue, Ten – “Thou Shalt not Covet Thy Neighbour’s GoodsDecalogue, Ten – “Thou Shalt not Covet Thy Neighbour’s GoodsDecalogue, Ten – “Thou Shalt not Covet Thy Neighbour’s Goods”

(1988)

24 First LoveFirst LoveFirst LoveFirst LoveFirst Love (1974)

Winner of the Golden Hobby-Horse of Cracow and Special Jury Prize,

Cracow Film Festival 1974

The CalmThe CalmThe CalmThe CalmThe Calm (1980)

Winner of the Special Jury Prize, Polish Film Festival 1981

27 Pedestrian SubwayPedestrian SubwayPedestrian SubwayPedestrian SubwayPedestrian Subway (1974)

Short Working DayShort Working DayShort Working DayShort Working DayShort Working Day (1981)

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30 No EndNo EndNo EndNo EndNo End (1984)

(Collaboration: Embassy of Poland; Sangeet Natak Akademi and

Federation of Film Societies of India)

December 2006

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Presenting award winning films from China, Hong Kong, Japan and

South Korea

11 The King of MasksThe King of MasksThe King of MasksThe King of MasksThe King of Masks (China / Hong Kong)

Directed by Wu Tian-Ming

Multi-award winner including Audience Award, Canberra International

Film Festival 1997; Golden Poznan Goat, Ale Kino! – International

Young Audience Film Festival 1998; Crystal Simorgh, Fajr Film

Festival 1998; CICAE Award & Golden Tulip Award, Istanbul

International Film Festival 1998

12 Ghost StoriesGhost StoriesGhost StoriesGhost StoriesGhost Stories (Kwaidan; Japan, 1964)

Directed by Masaki Kobayashi

Winner of the Special Jury Prize, Cannes Film Festival 1965; Kinema

Junpo Award for Best Screenplay, Kinema Junpo Awards 1965; and

Mainichi Film Concours for Best Art Direction & Best

Cinematography, Mainichi Film Concours 1966

18 Mountain PatrolMountain PatrolMountain PatrolMountain PatrolMountain Patrol (China / Hong Kong, 2004)

Directed by Lu Chuan

Multi-award winner including Don Quixote Award – Special Mention,

Berlin International Film Festival 2005; Winner of the Golden Horse

Award for Best Cinematography & Best Picture, Golden Horse Film

Festival 2004; Hong Kong Film Award for Best Asian Film, Hong

Kong Film Awards 2006; Special Jury Prize, Tokyo International Film

Festival 2004

20 Take Care of My CatTake Care of My CatTake Care of My CatTake Care of My CatTake Care of My Cat (South Korea, 2001)

Directed by Jeong Jae-eun

Winner of the FIPRESCI Prize – Special Mention, Hong Kong

International Film Festival 2002; Netpac Award & New Currents

Award – Special Mention, Pusan International Film Festival 2001;

and KNF Award – Special Mention Retterdam International Film

Festival 2002

21 Sympathy for Mr. VengeanceSympathy for Mr. VengeanceSympathy for Mr. VengeanceSympathy for Mr. VengeanceSympathy for Mr. Vengeance (South Korea, 2002)

Directed by Park Chan-woo

Winner of the Jury Award for Best Feature Film, Philadelphia Film

Festival 2003

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22 Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter…And SpringSpring, Summer, Autumn, Winter…And SpringSpring, Summer, Autumn, Winter…And SpringSpring, Summer, Autumn, Winter…And SpringSpring, Summer, Autumn, Winter…And Spring (South Korea,

2003)

Directed by Kim Ki-duk

Multi-award winner including Silver Condor for Best Foreign Film,

Not in a Spanish Language, Argentinean Film Critics Association

Awards 2005; CICAE Award, Don Quixote Award, Netpac Award &

Youth Jury Award, Locarno International Film Festival 2003;

Audience Award, San Sebastian International Film Festival 2003

January 2007

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4 Oridam Oridam Oridam Oridam Oridam (An Abode; Malayalam, 2004)

Director: Pradeep Nair

5 Krantikaal Krantikaal Krantikaal Krantikaal Krantikaal (Critical Encounters; Bengali, 2004)

Director: Sekhar Das

16 Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru (The Root; Kannada, 2004)

Director: P. Sheshadri

18 KathavaseshanKathavaseshanKathavaseshanKathavaseshanKathavaseshan (Epilogue to a Life Saved; Malayalam, 2004)

Director: T.V. Chandran

19 Achuvinte AmmaAchuvinte AmmaAchuvinte AmmaAchuvinte AmmaAchuvinte Amma (Achu’s Mother; Malayalam, 2005)

Director: Sathyan Anthikkad

23 Daivanamathil Daivanamathil Daivanamathil Daivanamathil Daivanamathil (In the Name of God; Malayalam,2005)

Director: Jayraj

(Collaboration: National Film Development Corporation, Ltd.)

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10 Call of the OboeCall of the OboeCall of the OboeCall of the OboeCall of the Oboe (El Toque del Oboe; Paraguay/Brazil, 1998)

Director: Cládio MacDowell

Winner of the FIPRESCI Prize, Bombay International Film Festival

1999; Golden Kikito for Best Supporting Actor, Gramado Film Festival

1999

11 Questions Questions Questions Questions Questions (Preguntas, 2005)

Director: Natalia Godoy

Couple Up!Couple Up!Couple Up!Couple Up!Couple Up! (Acople)

Directors: Augosto Nello & Rafael Kohan, AKPT Films

(Collaboration: Embassy of Paraguay)

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Indian and Foreign Institutions providedIIC's collaborative support during the year

Academy of Third World Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia; All India Heart

Foundation; Apne Aap Women Worldwide; Arts Council, Korea;

Association of Retired Senior IPS Officers ; Australia India Council,

Australian High Commission; Alliance Francaise de Delhi; Association

of Indian Diplomats; B.G. Deshmukh; Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Yaadgar

Sabha; Cambodian Living Arts, USA; Centre for Security Analysis,

Chennai; Centre for Civil Society; Crafts Revival Trust; Centre for the

Study of Developing Societies; Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies,

University of Delhi; Centre de Sciences Humaines; Centre for

Environment and Food Security; Centre for Transcultural Studies;

Confederation of Indian Industry; Council for Social Development;

Craft Revival Trust; Daimler Chrysler External Affairs and Public

Policy; DELNET; Dagar Brothers Memorial Trust; Delhi Policy Group;

Delhi Administration Officers' Academic Forum; Delhi Music Society;

Directorate of Film Festivals of India; Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande

Pratishthan; D.M. Singhvi Memorial Society; Earthcare Foundation;

Ekatra: Society for Development Alternatives for Women; External

Publicity Division, Ministry of External Affairs; Federation of

Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce; Federation of Film Societies of

India; Federation of Indo-German Societies in India; Foundation of

SAARC Writers and Literature; Foundation for Arts; Gandhi Peace

Foundation; Gayathri Fine Arts; Gallery Art.Motif; Government of

Madhya Pradesh; Guild of Service, North India; GRULAC; Goenkarancho

Ekvot; Himal Association; Himal Southasian, Kathmandu; Hindustani

Awaaz; Hungry Heart Theatre Festival; Hungarian Information &

Cultural Centre; IILM India Forum; Impresario India; India Alliance for

the Girl Child; Indian Council for Research on International Economic

Relations; Indian Council for South Asian Cooperation; Indian Council

for Cultural Relations; Indrani Foundation; Indira Gandhi National

Museum of Man, Bhopal; Indo Canadian Films International; Indian

Humanist Union; Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage;

Institute of Peace & Conflict Studies; IIC-Asia Project; International

Association of Women in Radio & Television; Information Department,

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Embassy of the Russian Federation; International Association for Feminist Economics; Italian

Embassy Cultural Institute; Impresario India; Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses;

Jan Prasar; Jnana-Pravaha Centre for Cultural Research Studies & Research, Varanasi;

Jawaharlal Nehru University; Kala Bharati, Montreal, Canada; K.L. Saigal Memorial Circle;

Kri Foundation; Kuchipudi Dance Centre; Malcolm & Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust; Max Mueller

Bhawan; National Book Trust, India; National Campaign for People's Right to Information;

National Foundation for India; National School of Drama; Natya Vriksha; National Council for

Applied Economic Research; National Book Trust; NISTADS; National Film Development

Corporation Limited; National Council of Educational Research and Training; National Mission

for Manuscripts; Navdanya; Nirmal Smriti; North East Media Forum; Osian's Cinefan; Oxford

University Press, India; Pakistan Studies Programme, South Asian Studies Division, SIS, JNU;

Penguin India; Portuguese Embassy Cultural Centre; Prem Bhatia Memorial Trust; Permanent

Black; Pt. Amarnath Memorial Foundation; Pt. Krishnarao Shankar Pandit Centre for

Traditional Music; R.C. Sociology of Crime and Deviants, Indian Sociological Society; Research

Foundation for Science Technology and Ecology; Roli Books (P) Ltd; Russian News Agency

RIA Novosti; Rosalind Wilson Memorial Trust; Russian Cultural Center; Salaam Balak Trust;

S. Ranganathan Charitable Foundation; Sangeet Natak Akademi; Sahtiya Kala Parishad;

Sampark Journal of Global Understanding, Kolkata; Samvedana Culture & Heritage Trust;

Sanatan Sangeet Sanskriti; Sarvodaya International Trust; Seher; Shaam-e-Ghazal; Shastra;

South Asian Studies Foundation; South Asia Foundation; Teamwork Films; The Alzheimer's &

Related Disorders Society of India; Delhi Chapter; The Alkazi Foundation for the Arts; The

ATTIC; The Academy of Electronic Arts; The Austrian Culture Forum; The British Council

Division; The Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness The Dalai Lama;

The Foundation for Ecological Security; The Inder Sharma Foundation; The Media Foundation;

The New India Foundation, Bangalore; The Netaji Research Bureau, Kolkata; The Poetry

Society, India; Toxics Link; Tibet House; Tourism & Wildlife Society of India; UNESCO;

Vasant Kala Vilas; World Education Inc.; Women Unlimited (an associate of Kali for Women)

and Women's Features Services); World Wide Fund for Nature-India; Yatrik; Youthreach and

HVOS.

Embassies/High Commissions

Austria; Canada; Greece; France; Israel; Italy; Japan; Portugal; Paraguay; Poland and Slovenia.

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APPENDIX VIII

NAME OF THE GROUP CONVENOR

1. CULTURE Shri Ashok Vajpeyi

2. EDUCATION Dr Krishna Kumar

3. ENVIRONMENT Shri Samar Singh(includes Delhi Group)

4. ECONOMICS Dr Shankar N. Acharya(includes Development Group)

5. HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY Prof. (Smt.) Mridula Mukherjee

6. HEALTH Dr Ranjit Roy Chaudhury

7. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Shri I.P. Khosla

8. MEDIA Shri Amit Barua

9. POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE Dr (Smt.) Neerja Gopal Jayal

10. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Dr N. Panchapakesan(includes IT Group)

11. SECURITY Cmde C. Uday Bhaskar

12. SOCIETY/SOCIAL ISSUES Smt. Razia Ismail(includes Women’s Issues Group)

Programme Planning Advisory Groups (2006-2008)

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Shri Aditya Nehru Prof. Mushirul Hasan

Shri Ajit Mozoomdar Shri Om Thanvi

Dr Andre Beteille Shri Pavan K. Varma

Smt. Anjolie Ela Menon Prof. P.N. Tandon

Smt. Aruna Roy Dr Radhika Chopra

Ms. Arundhati Ghose Dr Ranjit Roy Chaudhury

Shri Ashoke Chatterjee Shri Ravi Bhoothalingam

Shri B.G. Verghese Shri R.M.S. Liberhan

Ms. Jai Chandiram Smt. Saroja Vaidyanathan

Smt. Kalyani Shankar Dr Shankar N. Acharya

Shri Keki Daruwala Shri Shyam Benegal

Shri K. Raghunath Ms. Sunita Narain

Dr Krishna Kumar Shri T.R. Andhyarujina

Prof. Madhavan K. Palat Dr Vandana Shiva

Shri Madhup Mudgal Shri Vinod Mehta

Prof. Malashri Lal Lt. Gen. (Retd.) V.R. Raghavan

Dr Manju Sharma Prof. Yash Pal

Smt. Justice (Retd.) Leila Seth, Prof. Mukul KesavanChairperson Smt. Nandini Mehta

Shri A.N.D. Haksar Prof. Patricia Oberoi

Shri Ashok Vajpeyi Prof. Prabhat Patnaik

Prof. Dipankar Gupta Shri Pratap Bhanu Mehta

Shri Dipankar P. Gupta Shri P.R. Chari

Shri Hamid Ansari Smt. Raji Ramanan

Smt. Gita Hariharan Shri Siddharth Varadarajan

Dr (Smt.) Leela Venkataraman Shri Suman Bery

Prof. Mridula Mukherjee Dr H. K. Kaul, Chief Librarian

Prof. M. G. K. Menon, Chairperson Shri M. L. Chibber

Dr (Smt.) Avtar Pennathur Shri Ranjan Rellin

Smt. B. J. Manekshaw Shri Ravi Boothalingam

Shri Inder Sharma Smt. Sunita Kohli

Shri Kisan Mehta Shri L.K. Joshi, Chief General Manager

Library Committee (2006-2007)

Advisory Council (2006-2008)

House Committee (2006-2007)

Executive CommitteeShri P.C. Sen, Chairman Shri M.P. Wadhawan, Hon. Treasurer

Smt. Rajni Kumar Shri Inder Malhotra

Cmdre C. Uday Bhaskar Dr Arvind Pandalai

Shri Vipin Malik Cmdre K.N. Venugopal, Secretary

Dr S.M. Dewan

Finance CommitteeDr L.M. Singhvi, Chairman Shri M.P. Wadhawan

Shri Inder Malhotra Cmdre (Retd.) K.N. Venugopal

Dr E.A.S. Sarma Shri P.R. Sivasubramanian

Shri P.C. Sen

Medical ConsultantsDr K. P. Mathur Dr (Mrs.) Rita Mohan

Dr K. A. Ramachandran Dr B. Chakravorty

Dr Mohammad Qasim

Prof. M.G.K. Menon, President Dr Kapila Vatsyayan(w.e.f. 1.1.2007) Shri Soli J. Sorabjee

Dr L.M. Singhvi Smt. Justice (Retd.) Leila Seth

Dr Karan Singh Dr R.K. Pachauri

Shri P.C. Sen, Director

Director Shri P. C. Sen

Board of Trustees

Cmde (Retd.) K. N. Venugopal Secretary

Shri L. K. Joshi Chief General Manager

Shri P. R. Sivasubramanian Chief Finance Officer

Dr H. K. Kaul Chief Librarian

Mrs Ira Pande Chief Editor

Dr A. C. Katoch Administration Officer-I

Shri R. M. Mathur Administration Officer-II

Ms Premola Ghose Chief, Programme Officer

Shri Arun Potdar Chief, Maintenance Division

Shri W. R. Sehgal Accounts Officer

Senior Staff

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