In Awadh, the best foods were rich and royal cooks took special pride not only in the taste and texture of their creations, but in their ability to astound and amaze their patrons. Even though these culinary extravagances have gone the way of the Awadhi court itself, the spirit of that extravagance, the civility, graciousness and much of that remarkable cuisine still remain. This weekend, treat yourself to a taste of that gracious age with some authentic dishes prepared by the IIC Kitchens. IIC will be serving the special menu from 11th -13th March 2022. These items shall be served in addition to the regular take away/dine in menu.

Take away services with prior booking will be available from 1100 hrs to 2100 hrs.

Last take away order can be placed at 2030 hrs. Kindly Place order at: 011-24609359, 24609449, 24609472

Kanwal Wali
Secretary
 

Shri Krishen Khanna, artist will speak on Many Facets of a Painter

Krishen Khanna was born in 1925 in Lyallpur, or Faisalabad, in Punjab, now in Pakistan. He studied at the Imperial Service College, England, from 1938-42 as a Rudyard Kipling scholar. Returning to Lahore for a course in English literature at Government College, he simultaneously took evening classes at the Mayo School of Art. He moved with his family to Shimla following Partition and later shifted to Bombay and began a career in banking. His works were first featured in a group exhibition in 1949 and he held his first solo exhibition in 1955.

In 1961 he became a full-time artist. With a Rockfeller Fellowship, he travelled to Japan in 1962 and since then, he has widely exhibited in India and abroad and is recognised as one of India’s leading artists. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1990. He lives and works in New Delhi.

(Collaboration: J.D. Centre of Art)

Zoom Registration: https://zoom.us/j/95807207008
Meeting ID: 958 072 07008

Dear Member,

The second and third phase of the pandemic have caused devastating impact on the revenue streams of the Centre.  Despite the Centre undertaking various cost cutting measures, the revenue deficit could not be bridged.  Consequently, the Centre would be incurring substantial loss during the current financial year.

2.    In the  65th AGBM (held on 31 March 2021), some Members had demanded that there should not be any discrimination in charging of the Annual Subscription Fee (ASF) from Members in the age group of    70-90 years on the basis of their place of residence (Delhi/NCR or outside) .

3.    Keeping in view the above and with the approval of the Competent Authority, it has been decided to revise the ASF for all categories of Members from next financial year (2022-23) and to dispense with differential rates of ASF for the Members in the age group of 70-90 years.  The revised rates of ASF are at Annexure-I.  (Please click on the `Annexure-I’ to view the revised rates).

4.    As per Rule 9 of the Memorandum of Association and Rules & Regulations of the Centre, Subscriptions towards Membership are payable in advance for each financial year and shall be due for payment on the 1st April of each year. It shall be the responsibility of the Members to ensure due and timely payment of subscriptions.

5.    You are requested to please pay your ASF for FY-2022-23 on or before 01-04-2022, as per the revised rates.

With best wishes,
Yours sincerely,

Kanwal Wali
Secretary

PS: Please click here to view / download the signed copy

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

By Seyed Ehtesham Hasnain and Arun Tiwari (New Delhi, Sakal Media Pvt. Ltd.: 2021)

Release of the book followed by a discussion

Chair: Shri N.N. Vohra, President, IIC

Discussants: Prof. K. Srinath Reddy, President, Public Health Foundation of India; Justice Shabihul Hasnain ‘Shastri’, Chairman, Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission; Shri Pallava Bagla, science journalist; and Prof. Seyed Ehtesham Hasnain, Honorary Professor and National Science Chair, Science and Engineering Research Board

Moderator: Ms Jasleen Vohra

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

Hope Behind Bars: Notes from Indian Prisons

Edited by Sanjoy Hazarika and Madhurima Dhanuka (New Delhi, Macmillan: 2022)

Launch of the book followed by a discussion

Chair: Justice Deepak Gupta, former Judge, Supreme Court of India will release the book and chair the discussion

Discussants: Ms. Vrinda Grover, lawyer and Human Rights Activist; Shri Sanjoy Hazarika, co-editor of the book; and

Ms Madhurima Dhanuka co-editor of the book

Moderator: Justice Madan Lokur, former Judge, Supreme Court of India

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME
  

India’s Foreign Policy: Past and Future

Speaker: Shri M.K. Rasgotra, former Foreign Secretary
Chair: Shri N.N. Vohra, President, IIC
 

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME
    

Shahjahanabad – Living in a Mughal City

Illustrated lecture by Dr. Swapna Liddle, historian and author who is closely associated with the preservation of heritage monuments and sites

Introduction: Dr. Himanshu Prabha Ray
Chair: Prof. Najaf Haider, Professor, Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University

In 2012, Shahjahanabad was put on UNESCO’s tentative list for nomination as a heritage city, together with New Delhi. This talk will explore some aspects of the historical significance of what was once the Mughal capital, together with the factors that qualify it as a heritage city worthy of preservation. Here the town plan and architecture will be analysed for what they can tell us about Mughal polity and society.
 

PHYSICAL EXHIBITION  
  
12 exhibitions curated by fellows of Curatorial Intensive South Asia (CISA) 2021 

Late Echo curated by Aakriti Chandervanshi
Is there a contemporary in Ladakhi Art? curated by Abeer Gupta 
Place a Mirror on my Heart curated by Akramul Momen
Resisting, With Power curated by Dhrupad Mehta
Kitchen to Kacheri curated by Ishita Shah 
Partners in Progress: Ek Kadam Bharat ki aur Curated by Kanika Makhija
An Attempt to Develop the Law of Storms curated by Moakshaa Vohra
COPY-RIGHT curated by Oorja Garg
On a Walk curated by Sayali Mundye
Disobedient Bodies curated by Shirin Fathi
Translations of a Hermit curated by Shivangi Bansal
An Ode to the Anonymous curated by Tenzing Sedonla Ukyab Lama

Preview on Tuesday, 15 March 2022 at 18:00

(Collaboration: Khoj; and Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan)