Australia, India and The New World Disorder
Civil Military Relations and National Security.
Book Discussion Group - The Quiet Correspondent:
Book Discussion Group
The Quiet Correspondent: There’s a thin line between a journalist and a spy
by Shyam Bhatia (Juggernaut, 2026)
Moderator: Dr. Uttam Kumar Sinha, Senior Fellow MP IDSA
Discussants: Col. D.P.K Pillay, Research Fellow, MP IDSA; Vartika Shukla, Former Chairman and Managing Director Engineers India Limited; Shyam Bhatia, Author of the book
IIC DOUBLE BILL: MUSIC AND DANCE RECITALS
West Asia Conflict, Energy Market & India’s Pathway to Energy Resilience
West Asia Conflict, Energy Market & India’s Pathway to Energy Resilience
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has exposed India’s vulnerability to global energy disruptions, given its heavy dependence on imported crude oil and natural gas. This conference will examine pathways towards long-term energy resilience through renewable energy, green hydrogen, electrification, nuclear power, and stronger domestic supply chains, while addressing challenges of infrastructure, market reforms, and strategic dependencies.
Opening Remarks: Dr. Srinivas Chokkakula, President and Chief Executive, Centre for Policy Research
Welcome Address: Mr. Amitabh Kant, Chairperson, Fairfax Centre for Free Enterprise
Special Address: Amb. Shyam Saran, President, India International Centre
Keynote Address: Hon’ble Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas
(Collaboration: Centre for Policy Research, Fairfax Centre for Free Enterprise)
Remembering Raghu Rai
Remembering Raghu Rai
Raghu Rai (1942–2026), legendary Indian photographer and photojournalist, widely regarded as a pioneer who documented India’s modern history over five decades, a protégé of Henri Cartier-Bresson and a member of Magnum Photos, he was renowned for capturing iconic, intimate images of political figures and the everyday lives of ordinary people.
Talk on Raghu Rai's art and vision by Roobina Karode, Kishore Singh, Ananya Vajpeyi and Jatin Das.
Followed by screening of the film “Raghu Rai: An Unframed Portrait”( 54 mins)
(Collaboration: The Raza Foundation)
SUMMER SONATA – A FESTIVAL OF OPERA, BALLET AND CONCERT FILMS
Australia, India and The New World Disorder
Australia, India and The New World Disorder
Speaker: Peter Varghese AO, distinguished Australian diplomat, former Australian High Commissioner to India (2009-2012) and Australian Foreign Secretary (2012-2016), currently Chancellor of The University of Queensland and Chair, Australian Public Policy Institute
Moderator : Indrani Bagchi, CEO Ananta Aspen Centre
Discussants: Prof Amitabh Mattoo, Dean, School of International Studies, Professor and Chair, Centre for International Politics, Jawaharlal Nehru University Gopal Baglay, former Indian High Commissioner to Australia