By Pt. Satish Vyas

In memory of Shri Vasant Sathe

(Collaboration: Sarvajanik Utsav Samiti, New Delhi; and Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial National Committee)
 

Kavita ka kaam aansoo ponchna nahi
Edited by Purwa Bhardwaj (Jild Books; 2024)

A collection of 84 poems translated into Hindi featuring works by 32 Palestinian poets. The carefully selected anthology has been drawn from all walks of life and by poets from different time periods/generations and based in different countries. Poets included in the volume are Mahmoud Darwish, Zakaria Mohammad, Hosam Marouf, Fadwa Tuqan, Ahlam Bsharat, Rauda Morcos, Dareen Tatour, Kamal Nasser to name a few.

A discussion and readings by Ashok Vajpeyi, poet, critic, translator; Apoorvanand, critic, Professor; Nidheesh Tyagi, poet, critic, journalist; and others
 

Illustrated lecture by Prof. Himanshu Prabha Ray, author and historian, currently Research Fellow, Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, Oxford and Routledge Series Editor, Archaeology and Religion in South Asia

The search for relics of the Buddha is a fascinating story of irretrievable transformation of an ancient religious practice dating from the 3rd century BCE Mauryan period in the 19th and 20th centuries as brick mounds indicating ancient stupas yielded their treasures of gems, gold and coins to indiscriminate diggers and adventurers. The talk will provide a context and the background to the IIC photo exhibition in the Quadrangle Garden
 

A Passage to India

A Spanish diplomat in India, Guillermo Nadal Blanes (1954-1975)

Seven years after the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Spain in 1956, Guillermo Nadal arrived in 1961 to serve as Chargé d’Affaires at the Spanish embassy and was later promoted as Ambassador, remaining in India continuously until 1975. His Indian epoch was extraordinarily intense, not only in how it influenced the forging of a relationship between the two countries, but also perhaps due to his profound dedication to various facets of Indian thought, its history, politics and culture.

Dr. Gonçal Artur López Nadal, nephew of Amb. Guillermo Nadal will present an illustrated lecture using footage from the original films made by his uncle to give a glimpse of this intimate communion, unusual between a diplomat and the country in which he carried out his mission

Remarks by H.E. Mr. Jose Maria Ridao Dominguez, Ambassador of Spain; and Dr. Òscar Pujol, Director, Cervantes Institute, New Delhi

(Collaboration: Cervantes Institute, New Delhi)

The Blessings of Maharishi: The Wonderful Story of My Life (An autobiography)

By Lothar Pric (Motilal Banarsidass: 2024)

Discussants: Shri Devendra Triguna, Indian Ayurveda Practitioner & former Honorary Physician to the President of India; Shri Lakshman Shrivastava, Director – Services, Maharishi Ayurveda Products Pvt. Ltd. & Executive Director, Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital, Delhi; and Prof. Lothar Pirc, CEO, Maharishi Ayurveda Health Centre and author of the book

Chair: Maj. Gen. (Retd.) G.D. Bakshi, Strategic expert and writer

Towards Universal Values for World Peace

By Rama Shankar Singh

Discussants: Prof. J.S. Rajput, former Member, UNESCO Executive Council; Prof. Chandra Mohan, Secretary General, Comparative Literature Association of India; Dr. A.K. Merchant, General Secretary, Temple of Understanding India Foundation; and Prof. Rama Shankar Singh, Professor Emeritus, Biology, McMaster University, Canada and author of the book

Chair: Dr. Karan Singh

India’s E.V. Transition

Driving towards a Greener Future: Assessing the Environmental Benefits and Challenges of Electric Vehicles

Speakers: Shri Prashant K. Banerjee, Chief Executive Director, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM); and Shri Subhomoy Bhattacharjee, Consulting Editor, The Business Standard

Moderator: Shri Satish Sinha, Associate Director, Toxics Link

Looking at the positive environmental impacts of EVs, such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, while also addressing potential challenges and considerations, such as battery production and disposal, energy sources for charging, and infrastructure development. Thus, it provides a comprehensive view of the environmental implications of EV adoption, guiding us towards informed decision-making and strategic planning for a more sustainable future

(Collaboration: Toxics Link)

The Untold Story of Sita: An Empowering Tale of our Time

By Dena Merriam (Motilal Banarsidass)

Discussants: Maj. Gen. G.D. Bakshi, Strategic expert and writer; and Ms Dena Merriam, author of the book

Chair: Dr. Karan Singh