PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

Theme: 'Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye' became a signature song of the Indian freedom struggle. It reflected the yearning of the anti colonial struggle, the yearning to fashion a new self, both individual and collective. But this search did not end with the end of colonial rule. The question who is a vaishnva jan can be treated as a religious question but it is also a civic quest. What makes a vaishnva jan, what is the struggle an individual or a society will have to wage to attain it ? 

Speakers:  Prof Ashis Nandy, Social Theorist, Critic and Former Director, CSDS ; Shri Ashok Vajpeyi, Former Chairman, Lalit Kala Akademi and Poet ; Prof Neera Chandhoke, Former Professor, Dept. of Political Science, Delhi University ; Shri Kumar Prashant, Chairman, Gandhi Peace Foundation ;  Prof Apoorvanand, Professor, Department of Hindi, Faculty of Arts, Delhi University

HYBRID PROGRAMME

Talk and Performance

Inauguration of the IIC Diamond Jubilee Celebrations 2022

Inaugural Address: Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble President of India

Chair: Shri N.N. Vohra, President IIC

Followed by

Panchaatmika (53 min)

An exploration of the five forms of ‘Atmika’ or self – insight through Odissi, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Mohiniattam dance.

The dance will examine and articulate the five-fold interpretation of creation, existence and evolution

Conceptualised and Choreographed by Parwati Dutta

The programme will be Webcast live on the following links:

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/paL6YPxRTDU 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/400625321554833/

A Dialogue Between Modern Science and Dignāga’s Logic

A two-day seminar to be conducted in hybrid mode, organised in collaboration with World Buddhist Culture Trust

Speakers at the seminar include Lama Doboom Tulku; Prof. S.R. Bhatt; Geshe Yeshi Lhundhup; Dr. Penpa Dorjee; Dr. G.R. Yugandhar; Dr. T.V. H. Prathamesh; and Dr. Maya Joshi

Second seminar in the series exploring the mind. This seminar couples the understanding of the mind as detailed by scientific study, with the understanding pf the mind as elaborated in the Buddhist philosophical traditions. The first day’s session explores the function of the mind as explained by the prominent Buddhist logician Dignāga. The second day’s session will have diverse scientists addressing the topic from their disciplinary perspectives.

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Farm Loan Waivers in India: Assessing Impact and Looking Ahead

Report prepared by Shweta Saini; Siraj Hussain; and Pulkit Khatri

Welcome Address: Shri P.V. S. Suryakumar, DMD, NABARD

Opening Remarks: Shri Ajay Vir Jakhar, Chairman, Bharat Krishak Samaj

Release of the Report and Keynote Address: Dr. G.R. Chintala, Chairman, NABARD

Presentation of Key Findings of the Report: Ms Shweta Saini, Principal Investigator and author of the Report and Shri Siraj Hussain, author of the Report

Remarks on the Report: Shri Shaji K.V., DMD , NABARD

Vote of thanks: Dr. K.J. Satyasai, Chief General Manager, NABARD

Farm loan waivers (FLWs) have been announced by the Union and State Governments several times in the last few decades. Some states have even announced multiple loan waivers in successive years. Favourable electoral results for the announcing political parties have somehow provided political legitimacy to these waivers over the years. However, despite waivers, the distress of Indian farmers continues. This is in addition to the damage these waivers have done to the credit culture in the country. With this background, this study, sponsored by NABARD, was conducted in Maharashtra, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. It traces the FLWs and assesses the impact on state governments, financial institutions and farmers

(Collaboration: NABARD)

This programme will be conducted in hybrid mode at NABARD office, Mumbai. A separate link will be shared by email and posted on the website. The programme will also be livestreamed on our YouTube channel

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PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

Music of the Renaissance
Masses, motets, madrigals and more – experience and explore the music of the Renaissance 
With Dr. Punita Singh, musicologist, linguist, acoustician, editor and educator based in Delhi

Bridging the Medieval and Baroque periods, the Renaissance brought in seminal innovations in the canon of western music. From one voice to many, from simple homophony to complex polyphony, from unaccompanied a capella singing to the use of instruments, from the liturgical texts to vernacular lyrics – varied forms and styles flourished in European music of the 15th and 16th centuries. In this session, Dr. Punita Singh takes us on an experiential listening journey.

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

A Dancer Never Gets Old
Lecture-demonstration by Saswati Sen, well-known Kathak dancer and Guru, Secretary, Kalashram School of Dance & Performing Arts

Moderator: Dr. Anu Jindal

One of senior most classical dancers today, Saswati Sen will share from her vast experience to enlighten how dance is therapeutic both for the dancer and the viewer. For a dancer – the physique, the stance, the posture, the breathing techniques which is akin to yogic pranayama, accompanied with music, the rhythm of time, the expressiveness through abhinay, all help to develop the dancer’s identity and leads towards spirituality. Dance improves muscular strength and aids in increased coordination and mobility, and the experience of dance helps with emotional and cognitive fitness.

The series of talks “Fitness Forever” focuses on making good health and building a strong immunity to be disease free, an integral part of our lifestyle.

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

Concert presented by the Slovenian duo Aritmija - Tilen Stepišnik & Šemsudin Džopa, guitarists from Ljubljana with Indian artists, Sabiha Khan on vocals and Vinayak Netke on tabla

The concert marks 30th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Slovenia

(Collaboration: Embassy of Slovenia)
 

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

Recent Explorations/Excavations and New Discoveries of Megalithic Settlements in and Around Vangchhia, Mizoram
Illustrated lecture by Dr. Sujeet Nayan, Deputy Superintending Archaeologist, Institute of Archaeology, Archaeological Survey of India

Chair: Shri B.M. Pande

The recent archaeological explorations/excavations at Vangchhia, a small village in Champhai District of Mizoram has yielded pictographs etched on large stone slabs, over 170 menhirs and a necropolis among other artifacts. The ancient people of Vangchchia carved terraces for their settlements and the main excavated site consists of 15 such carved terraces. Decoding Vangchhia’s ancient art of expressing its culture through material remains is hitherto unknown in the context of megalithic burial traditions 
 

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

HER VOICE: ‘Women at Work’ – Always and Everywhere: The Quest for Dignity, Equity and Freedom

Panelists: Prof. Mary John, formerly Director, Centre for Women’s Development Studies and a leading Women’s Studies scholar who is widely published; Dr. Anita Ghai, Professor, Disability Studies and Dean, School of Humanities, Ambedkar University and is South Asia’s leading scholar on Disability Studies; and Prof. Bijayalaxmi Nanda, Professor of Political Science and Principal (acting), Miranda House

When Work Brings Freedom
Screening of the film Koshish (5 min) that showcases the story of Azad Trainer, Rajrani from a trainee to becoming a driving trainer

Discussion on the work of Azad Foundation in India, a Delhi-based civil society organization that helps provide dignified livelihoods to women from resource-poor communities. It enables women to empower themselves by taking up employment opportunities that have traditionally been unavailable to women, thereby increasing their participation in public life.

Speakers: Soibam Bidya Rani, District Lead, Azad Foundation in India; and Omkari, Azad Foundation trainer 

First in a series of three discussions on ‘Women at Work’ conceptualised by Prof. Krishna Menon

Professor, Gender Studies, Ambedkar University Delhi. Gender intersects with various identities in our society and it resonates in public life, social practices and artistic endeavours. This is the entry point for the three broad themes around which the panels will be arranged – Doing, Feeling, and Seeing. Women have been seen as subjects to whom things are done, or for whom action is taken – the discussions seek to move away from this and celebrate women’s dynamism, and engagement with change.