Duration: (68 minutes; English, Hindi, Marathi with Subtitles)

This unique film revisits the golden era of radio, before television, mobiles, and social media. It explores radio’s deep impact on passionate individuals, featuring a vintage radio museum in Bengaluru, the 1969 Apollo 11 Moon landing commentary, Ham Radio’s role in disasters like the Tsunami, and beloved programs like Binaca, Geetmala and cricket commentary. The film also highlights school radio keeping the tradition alive.

Awarded and screened at over 80 festivals in 36 countries, it’s recognized by UNESCO and featured on AIR.

Hindustani Classical Vocal

By Anuran Dasgupta (Vocal)

Tabla: Ujith Uday Kumar

Harmonium: Mausam

By Soumitra Thakur (Sitar)

Tabla: Ujith Uday Kumar

By Priya Purushothaman

Tabla: Pt. Shailendra Mishra

Harmonium: Mausam

(Collaboration: Shanti Agrawal Association of Music, Arts and Literature (SAAMAL)

Sounds of Mesopotamia: An Introduction to Kurdish Music

Illustrated talk by Hakan Çifçi

Kurdish music is a rich and diverse tradition deeply rooted in the culture and history of the Kurdish people of ancient Mesopotamia. Encompassing a variety of styles ranging from ancient folk traditions to more modern forms, it is characterised by unique melodies, scales and instruments. Themes of love and nature are common in Kurdish music, which plays a vital role in preserving Kurdish identity and culture. Traditional songs are often passed down through an oral tradition, with bards (called “Dengbêj”) playing a crucial role in transmitting stories, epic tales and lyrical poems. Join us to learn more about Kurdish music.

Hakan Çifçi represents Commission of Foreign Relations of Kurdistan National Congress – KNK

The Electoral Rolls Controversy and the Media

Panelists: Ashutosh, Editorial Director, Satya Hindi; Manisha Pande, Managing Editor, Newslaundry; Yogendra Yadav, Political Activist; Gurdeep Singh Sappal, Leader, INC

The panel will be moderated by Senior Journalist Pamela Philipose

(Collaboration: The Media Foundation)

Pt. Narayanrao Vyas (1902–1984), a legendary Hindustani classical vocalist, left an enduring legacy through his music.

Chief Guest: Dr. Sandhya Purecha, Chairperson, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Delhi

Guest of Honour: Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA, Delhi

Welcome Speech: Pt Vidyadhar Vyas, son and disciple of Pt. Narayanrao Vyas

Performances by Pt Vidyadhar Vyas accompanied Pt Shailendra Mishra on Tabla and Dr Vinay Mishra on Harmonium.

Performances by Dr. Vineet Goswami, Sh. Anand Oak, Dr. Richa Verma, Dr. Sanika Goregaonkar & Dr. Gatikrishna Nayak, discples of Pt. Vidyadhar Vyas

Prarthana: Composition by Maharshi Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar

(Collaboration: The Vyas Academy of Indian Music)

Welcome Address and Introductory Remarks: Shri Prabhat Kumar, President, IC Centre for Governance.

Keynote Speaker: Shri Sunil Malhotra, Founder and CEO of Ideafarms. He is a breakthrough practitioner of Design Thinking, a serial entrepreneur, and a thought leader in Design Strategy.

Followed by interactive Q& A with the audience

Vote of Thanks: Brig Rajendra Kumar, Director, IC Centre for Governance.

(Collaboration: IC Centre for Governance)

Intimate Theatre

Director: Dilip Shankar

Producer: Mrinalini Chawla

A tentative woman shares her journey of realizing the power 'within her' through situations and relationships. She explores visualization as a way to navigate life! And practices her power of choice in her journey. Life triggering the 'power within' and the 'power within' translating into life.

(Collaboration: Centre for Creative Expressions)

A symposium on “Humanities Matter” which will focus on “Conceptualizing Humanities “. “Humanities and Sciences: An interface” and “Humanities as Bedrock of Knowledge “in 3 sessions.

The Symposium brings together diverse scholars and experts address questions that arise from the perceived threat to humanities across educational institutions. Technical and commercial advancement has marginalized humanistic values, empathy, and social justice.  It will address the role of humanities for science, commerce, and engineering students, exploring how to balance theory with practice, resolve conflict constructively, and incorporate reflection into learning. The discussion aims to highlight the importance of humanities in developing well-rounded, thoughtful individuals and propose practical measures to integrate these values meaningfully into education.

For registration, please write at iic.programme@gmail.com

Programme Committee: Sukrita Paul Kumar (Convenor), Prof Swati Pal, Principal, Janaki Devi College, Prof Asani Bhaduri, Cluster Innovation Centre, Delhi University

Ashutosh Bharadwaj in conversation with Ashok Vajpeyi about his ongoing biography of Ramchandra Gandhi.

(Collaboration: The Raza Foundation)