The Moonsmith Gulzar: Orbiting the Celebrated Words
By Shailja Chandra (Hawakal Publishers: 2021)

Discussants: Prof. Malashri Lal, academic and author who is a specialist on literature, women, and gender studies; 
Dr. Saba Mehmood Bashir, Assistant Professor, Dept. of English, Faculty of Humanities and Languages, Jamia Millia Islamia; Shri Atul Tiwari, Film Writer and Actor, and Smt Shailja Chandra, Educator & author of the book
 

POSTPONED

Lead presentation by Ms Shebonti Ray Dadwal, independent Energy Security Consultant 

The discussion is based on the paper prepared by Ms Shebonti Ray Dadwal as part of the IIC Sectoral Policy Group on Security
 

(55 min; 2022; Assamese with English subtitles)
Directed by Utpal Borpujari who will introduce the film
Produced by Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts – North East Regional Centre

Recipient of the award for Best Documentary (Bronze), North East Film Festival, Mumbai 2023

Screening will be followed by a discussion

The numerous satras (Vaishnavaite monasteries) of Majuli, the world’s largest inhabited river island, are not only religious places of great significance but also form the heart of Satriya culture that was created by the 15th century saint, poet, playwright, social reformer and cultural icon Srimanta Sankardev. One of the key elements of Satriya culture is the masks worn by performers during Bhaona – dance dramas based on Hindu mythology. These masks or mukha represent an intricate art form with the artisans creating them in a unique and completely organic way using biodegradable materials. A dying art form, the film documents the last few families that are engaged in keeping this practice alive at the Natun Chamaguri Satra, including award-winning mask maker, Dr. Hem Chandra Goswami
 

Oil Politics: OPEC Dynamics and Implications for India

Welcome & Introductory Remarks: Shri Prabhat Kumar, former Cabinet Secretary and President, IC Centre for Governance

Keynote Address: Shri Vikram Singh Mehta, Chairman and Distinguished Fellow, Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP)

Chair: Shri Suresh K. Goel, former Director General, ICCR, and Director, IC Centre for Governance

(Collaboration: I.C. Centre for Governance)
 

https://youtube.com/live/HQaiM9NdU34

Speakers: Dr. Sharad Baviskar, Assistant Professor, Centre for French and Francophone Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University; Dr. Laxman Yadav, Assistant Professor, Zakir Hussain College, University of Delhi; Dr. Jadumani Mahanand, Assistant Professor, Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University; Ms Bhasha Singh, independent journalist and writer; and Prof. Y.S. Alone, Professor in Visual Studies, School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University

Moderator: Suhas Borker, Convener, Working Group of Alternative Strategies and Trustee, IIC

The discussion is part of the series on Social Justice and Empowerment started in 2010 and held every year on 1 May to commemorate the life and work of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar

(Collaboration: Maharashtra Sanskritik ani Rannaniti Adhyayan Samiti; and Working Group on Alternative Strategies)

https://youtube.com/live/HQaiM9NdU34

Tackling Rogue Cops

Speaker: DGP (Retd.) Meeran Chadha Borwankar

Moderator of the series: Suhas Borker

Introduction: Vinay Kumar, Secretary General, Press Club of India (PCI)

Venue: Conference Room, Press Club of India, 1, Raisina Road, New Delhi 110001

The series of Conversations with Media is jointly organised by IIC and PCI; and is hosted by them alternately every month

Editor Missing: The Media in Today’s India

By Ruben Banerjee (HarperCollins India: 2022)

Discussants: Shri Sanskarshan Thakur, Roving Editor (Delhi), The Telegraph; Ms Pamela Philipose, journalist and researcher, Senior Fellow, Indian Council of Social Science Research; and Shri Ruben Banerjee, journalist, former Editor-in-Chief, The Outlook and author of the book

Moderator: Ms Maya Mirchandani

Depression: Complexities, Formulations and Self-Help

Speaker: Dr. Rashmi Shankar, Clinical Psychologist from UK who has worked for more than 30 years as a clinical psychologist within the mental health sector in the UK and has over 20 years teaching and training experience within her professional field

Chair: Shri K.N. Shrivastava, Director, IIC

The condition described as ‘depression’ has been known since antiquity. The World Health Organisation (WHO) figures tell us that at any one time 300 million of us can experience low mood that would meet formal criteria. Dr. Shankar will highlight some of the complexities that pose challenges and may increase vulnerabilities for depression experiences. Based on research evidence, she will present some applications of formulations that can help to extend the understanding of these complexities and vulnerability factors. Finally, based on cognitive-behavioural therapy approaches, self-help suggestions will be discussed

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Speakers: Dr. (Smt) Malti Goel, President, Climate Change Research Institute; Shri A.K. Mangotra, former Secretary, Govt. of India (tbc); Shri Gautam Sen, former Director, ONGC; and Smt. Vimala Oak, Royal Society of Chemistry, Bengaluru

Chief Guest: Prof. D.P. Agarwal, former Chairman, UPSC

Kindly please make a note, the Session on 24 April 2023 will be held in Seminar Rooms II & III, Kamaladevi Complex, IIC; and the Session on 25 April 2023 will be held in the Annexe Lecture Room I, IIC

(Collaboration: Climate Change Research Institute, New Delhi)

Inner Voice: A Collection of Poems

By Parimal Brahma (Authorspress: 2022)

Discussants: Prof. Radha Chakravarty, former Professor, Comparative Literature, Ambedkar University, writer, critic and translator; Dr. Rita Malhotra, poet and former Principal, Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi; Dr. Deepika Chatterjee, Associate Professor, Dept. of Philosophy, Gargi College, University of Delhi; and Shri Parimal Brahma, former Deputy CAG, Govt. of India, poet and author of the book

Chair: Dr. Sachidanand Joshi, Members Secretary, IGNCA

(Collaboration: The Poetry Society, India)