KODAVA NATIONAL SEMINAR

Coorg Cultural & Food Celebration

Experience the Soul of Kodagu, an evening of heritage, culture, music, dance & the flavors of Coorg

From 16:00 to 16:45

Inaugural addresses and lighting of the Lamp.

Followed by a screening and presentation on ‘Sanduka’, The Living Museum of Kodava Culture.

At 17:00 hrs

Panel Discussions on Sports, Culture, Food and Cuisine and Language.

At 18:30  hrs

Cultural evening with performances including Ummat Art, Gejje Thand, Narri Kali and Aat Paat
 

Followed by a Culinary treat of Kodava food for IIC members and their guests in the Rose Garden on payment and pre-registration basis. To register for the same, please visit the website.

(Collaboration: Delhi Kodava Samaja; Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy)

BHOOMI FESTIVAL 2026
Women Regenerating the Earth, Renewing Humanity

From 14:00 to 15:15
Exhibition 
By Women Farmers showcasing their leadership in Regenerative Agriculture

At C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium
From 15: 20 to 19:30 
Panel Discussions

Details to be announced soon

(Collaboration: Navdanya)

Book Discussion Group  

Languages of Freedom: The Idea of India in Political Theory, Bombay Cinema and Progressive Urdu Poetry.

By Neera Chandhoke. (Speaking Tiger Books, 2026)

Moderator: Prof. Apoorvanand, Professor, Faculty of Arts, Delhi University

Discussants: Gauhar Raza, scientist, Prominent Urdu poet, Documentary Filmmaker, and social activist; Ashok Vajpeyi, Hindi poet, Critic, Essayist and Translator; Prof. Partho Datta, School of Arts and Aesthetics, JNU and Prof. Neera Chandhoke, Visiting Professor, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi & Former Professor of Political Science, University of Delhi

TO MARK MARTYRS DAY

READINGS: The Mahatama & the Poet: Readings from the correspondence of Gandhi ji & Tagore
By Sunit Tandon, Actor, Director and Broadcaster and Satvik Varma, Senior advocate

Chief Guest: Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, Judge, High Court of Delhi

(Collaboration: Sarvodaya International Trust-Delhi Chapter)

Is France a More Reliable Strategic Partner than US.at the Centre

Moderator: Ambassador Surendra Kumar, Founder President, IAFA

Discussants: Discussants: Ambassador Rakesh Sood, former Ambassador to France, Nepal & Afghanistan & PM’s Special Envoy on Disarmament & Non-proliferation; Ambassador (Dr) Mohan Kumar, former Ambassador to France, currently Dean/ Professor OP Jindal University; Prof  Swaran Singh, former Prof , JNU; TK Arun, Editor, Political & Economic Weekly of India; Dr Manoj Joshi, Distinguished Fellow, ORF, journalist & columnist.

The discussion examines the evolving dynamics of India’s strategic partnerships with France and the United States. It will explore whether France, with its emphasis on strategic autonomy and a long-standing defence and diplomatic relationship with India, offers a more consistent and reliable partnership in an increasingly complex global order.
 

Indigenous Knowledge Systems as Drivers of Economic Transformation in Northeast India: Institutional Pathways and Sustainable Development

A panel discussion exploring the potential of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Northeast India to foster sustainable livelihoods, community-led enterprise and economic transformation. The session will examine how institutional support, local governance, market access and policy frameworks can strengthen traditional practices while ensuring ecological sustainability, equitable development and cultural continuity.

Discussant details to be announced soon.

(Collaboration: Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER)