Book Discussion Group

Longings Across Fences, Poems for the Nomadic Soul

By Jamshed (Amaryllis (An Imprint of Manjul Publishing House, 2026)

Discussants: Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Chairman, National Human Rights Commission; Justice A. K. Sikri

Former Judge, Supreme Court of India and Judge, Singapore Supreme Court; Amb. Lakshmi M. Puri

Former United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and author; Dr. Naima Khatoon, Vice Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University; Kamna Prasad, Author and Founder, Jashn-e-Bahar; Paresh Maity, internationally acclaimed artist; Jamshed, poet, columnist & author of the book

IIC Double Bill :Music Recitals

Rabab Recital

By Imran Khan from Delhi, disciple & son of Ustad Gulfam Ahmed Khan

Accompanists:

At 19:00

Hindustani Vocal Recital

By Laxmipriya Nayak from Odissa, disciple of Guru Vidushi Anjana Nath  

Accompanists:   Arunava Dutta Banik (Tabla) & Mukesh Bhardwaj (Harmonium)
 

IIC Double Bill : Music & Dance Recitals

Carnatic Flute

By Aditi Sudarshan Mumbai, disciple of Guru Shri Shashank Subramanyam and Kunnakudi Shri M. Balamuralikrishna.

Accompanists: S. Vignesh(Violin) & Vignesh Jayaraman (Mridangam)

At 19:00

Bharatanatyam Recital

By L .Murugashankari from Madurai, disciple of Kalaimamani  Smt Parvathi Ravi Ghantasala  

SAMHiTA-Bharat ki Soch Public Lecture Series

Traditional Yoga and Hatha Yoga: Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Health Practices

Speaker: Dr Sunil Sharma, Assistant Professor of Yoga, Centre for Yoga, Wellness & Integrative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Jaipur., and has served as Consultant with the Ministry of AYUSH.

Chair:  Prof. Alka Tyagi, Dyal Singh (Eve) College, DU

Traditional Yoga emphasizes self-discipline, meditation, and spiritual growth, while Haṭhayoga focuses on āsana, prāṇāyāma, and purification practices. Together, they offer timeless wisdom that supports physical health, mental well-being, and balanced living in modern society. Marking the International Day of Yoga 2026, this lecture will highlight the enduring relevance of Traditional Yoga and Haṭhayoga in fostering holistic health and well-being.

Fourth lecture of the series on “Health, Wellness and Nutrition”, organised by IIC- International Research Division and Bharat ki Soch Foundation

Book Discussion Group  

Line of Illumination (A book of poems)

By Sushri Sangita Mishra (Authorspress 2025)

Chair: K. Jayakumar, Poet, Author, Artist, Lyricist & President, Poetry Society (India)

Discussants: Dr. Amarendra Khatua, Former Secretary, MEA & DG, IICR & Poet; Rachna Joshi, Writer & Poet; Mandira Ghosh, Poet, Researcher, Educator & Writer; Sushri Sangita Mishra, Poet, Writer, Corporate Executive, Senior Fellow, MOC, GoI & Author of the book