India-Africa Partnership - The Way Forward

On the Eve of the 4th India Africa Forum Summit
 

Inaugural Address: N. N. Vohra, Life Trustee IIC

Keynote Address: Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary (ER) MEA

Moderator: Suhas Borker, Convener Working Group on Alternative Strategies & Editor, Citizens First TV (CFTV)

Speakers: Gurjit Singh, former Indian Ambassador to the African Union; H. E. Mohamed Malki, Dean African Diplomatic Corps; Ambassador Kingdom of Morocco; H. E. Anisa Kapfi Mbega, High Commissioner United Republic of Tanzania; Cedrick Charles Crowley, Deputy High Commissioner Republic of South Africa; Ruchita Beri, Senior Fellow, Vivekananda International Foundation & former President African Studies Association of India (ASA)

(Collaboration: Working Group on Alternative Strategies (WGRAS)

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

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 (tbc)

(Collaboration:  Centre for Policy Research, Fairfax Centre for Free Enterprise)

 

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)