Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Talk and workshop from 10:00 to 13:00

Breast Cancer Awareness with the slogan “Pink Together, Stronger Forever” By Dr. Sneh Bhargave, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Oncology, Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences (CAPFIMS), A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi.

It will focus on breast cancer by outlining the key risk factors prevalent in India, including genetic and lifestyle influences.

Followed by a Workshop on self-breast examination techniques for timely identification of abnormalities.

Conducted by Dr. Krithika Rangarajan, Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Onco radiology, A.I.I.M.S, New Delhi.                                                  

There will be a live breast screening demonstration for myth-busting; with the definite purpose of creating awareness & early detection in the fight against breast cancer, besides an expert note on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the diagnosis of suspected cases of Breast Cancer.

(Strictly for IIC members and staff members only)

At 16:00
A short talk on ‘Vaccination in Adults- My Prescription

Dr. Manish Soneja, Professor, Department of Medicine, A.I.I .M.S., New Delhi.
“Vaccines are for kids, not me!! Think again.” Most of us believe vaccination ends with childhood. But the truth is, as adults we remain vulnerable to many preventable infections—flu, pneumonia, hepatitis, shingles, HPV, and more. In this session on Adult Vaccination, we will discuss why vaccines are essential at different stages of adult life, clear common myths, and share simple, practical guidance for building your personal vaccine prescription.

Followed by a Panel Discussion 
‘Vaccination in Adults: Questions, Concerns and Answers’
Panelists: Dr. Ambuj Roy, Professor, Department of Cardiology, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi, Dr. Manish Soneja, Professor, Department of Medicine, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi; Dr. Karan Madan, Professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleeping Medicine, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi.                                                            
                   
Followed by interactive Q & A session with the Audience

Duration: (40 min;1991; Hindi)

Director: Suhas Borker

Co-produced by Ramachandra Gandhi and Suhas Borker

A documentary on the significance of Gandhi’s martyrdom, linking it to both India’s partition and global struggles for justice. Using powerful archival footage and voices of leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., Mandela, and the Dalai Lama, it highlights Gandhi’s enduring message of truth, non-violence, and peace

Followed by a discussion with Prof Ashis Nandy, Varsha Das and Suhas Borker, in conversation with Ashok Vajpeyi

The Nature of Nature – Earth’s Metabolic Disorder

From 14:00 to 15:15
 Exhibition 

Indian Women Farmers’ Knowledge – Living Diversity of Our Organic Farms
Welcome Address: Smt Maya Goburdhun 
Chief Guests: Dr Ajeet Caur, Co-Founder, Academy of Fine Arts & Literature and Ms Arpana Caur, famous Artist

At 16:00
Panel Discussion

Agroecology: Solutions for a Reset of Earth’s Metabolic Disorder 
Speakers: Dr Vandana Shiva, Author, Founder of Navdanya, Dr Andre Leu, Former President of International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements – Organics International, Dr Nadia El Hage, Former Head, Ecological Farming, FAO, Dr. A.V. Singh, Vice President of Régénération Canada

Venue: C.D DESHMUKH AUDITORIUM

At 17:00
Panel Discussion
Food and Health: The Gut-Earth Connection
Speakers: Dr Arun Gupta, Pediatrician, BPNI, IBFAN, Dr Suresh Kumar, Pediatrician, CISSA, Dr Gangadharan, Ayurveda and Wellbeing, Dr Srinath Reddy, PHFI

Venue: C.D DESHMUKH AUDITORIUM

(Collaboration: Navdanya)
 

POSTPONED

Intimate Theatre

Director: Dilip Shankar

Producer: Mrinalini Chawla

Lights: Mukesh Chaudhary

Actors: Gauri Saxena, Dilip Shankar

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)

Speakers: Ms Rana Safvi, historian, author, translator & cultural scholar; Shri Karan Mujoo, writer and creative Director; and Ms Aishwarya Jha, author , designer and entrepreneur.

Moderator:  Ms Shagufta Siddhi, art historian and archaeologist

Speakers: Rana Safvi, author and historian; Anubhutiya Maurya, Associate Professor at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Shiv Nadar University; Sarovar Zaidi, Assistant Professor of Practice at the Jindal School of Art & Architecture

Moderator: Sameer Hamdani

There will also be a curated walk conducted by Sameer Hamdani from 4:00 to 5:00 PM

( This is a part of the Exhibition in the Art Gallery, Kamaladevi Complex )

Despite its immense impact, dementia remains under-recognized as a public health priority. WHO has identified dementia as an urgent global challenge. In India, timely action is needed to strengthen awareness, early diagnosis, workforce development, family support systems, and a continuum of care—across health and social sectors. This calls for a unified, multi-sectoral roadmap, drawing inspiration from the NITI Aayog-led National Brain Health Initiative and aligned with its goals.

This consultative meeting aims to bring together key government, academic, and non-profit stakeholders to deliberate on the above issues.

(Collaboration: Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, IHBAS and Dementia India Alliance)

Vaishnava jan to:  A dramatic performance and tableau by the students of Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi

Readings on Secularism: Dr Jyoti Bose, Dr Syeda S Hameed, and Dr Danish Iqbal

Swatantra ka Naara: A rousing repertoire of songs by Livingroom Theatre

(Collaboration: The Sarvodaya International Trust, Delhi Chapter)

An expert panel debating the policy choices that will shape how India safeguards digital sovereignty in Free Trade Agreements and National Security Strategy

Speakers: Shri Parminder Jeet Singh, Digital Society Researcher and Activist ; Dr Ashwani Mahajan, National Convenor, Swadeshi Jagran Manch; Dr. Sasmit Patra, Member of Parliament; Shri Abhishek Bhatt, Secretary General, Bharath Digital Infrastructure Association; and Shri Ashish Sonal, co-Chair, SITARA and CEO, Orkash

Chair: Ambassador Ashok Kantha

Vote of Thanks: Ambassador Smita Purushottam, Chair, SITARA

Follow us live on Youtube at https://youtube.com/live/005dev4-24g?feature=share

(Collaboration: SITARA, Bharath Digital Infrastructure Association (BDIA)