Panelists: Dr. T.V. Paul, James McGill Professor of International Relations, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Mrs. Anita Khaldy-Kehmeier, President, International Trading Post, Denver, Colorado, USA; and Dr. Anuradha Chenoy, formerly Professor and Dean, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University

Chair: Amb. K.P. Fabian, Professor, Symbiosis University

The president of U.S.A. has enormous power and that power, ideally, should be used with utmost responsibility and wisdom. President Biden has just completed one year in office. He had promised, as candidate, to correct the foreign policy errors of his predecessor and to restore America's leadership role. 

Our distinguished panel will examine to what extent Biden has delivered and how he is addressing the crisis over Ukraine, the nuclear deal with Iran from which Trump walked out, and other international issues.

Welcome Remarks: Mr. Peter Rimmele, Resident Representative, India, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung ; Shri Jayadeva Ranade, President, Centre for China Analysis and Strategy and former Member, National Security Advisory Board

Panelists: Mr. Eric B. Brown, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute, Washington DC ; Dr. Gudrun Wacker, Senior Fellow, German Institute for International and Security Affairs, Berlin ; Dr. Ting Hui Lin, Deputy Secretary-General, Taiwan Society of International Law ; Rear Admiral Sudarshan Shrikhande, former Head of Naval Intelligence; and Ms Namrata Hasija, Research Fellow, Centre for China Analysis and Strategy


China’s aggressive militarization of the South China Sea including by extending some islets, constructing airstrips and emplacing missiles along with the increasing threats to Taiwan have alarmed the US and other regional powers. The discussion will seek to ascertain how China’s growing naval strength and aggression are viewed by the different players and also provide a perspective as to the future contours of the region. The rising tension between China and Taiwan, the US and China and US efforts to build support for its Indo-Pacific strategy among the European countries will provide the backdrop

(Collaboration: Centre for China Analysis and Strategy; and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung)
 

Gulammohammed Sheikh, artist, teacher, art historian and curator in conversation with artist Vadudevan Akkitham on Among Several Cultures and Times

Gulammohammed Sheikh has played a major role in the development of contemporary art in India since the early 1960s. His work has spanned painting, printmaking, digital media, sculpture and ceramics, and has been featured in major exhibitions in India and around the world. Sheikh taught art history and painting for over three decades at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Baroda, and has acted as curator for significant exhibitions in India as well as in UK and Australia. His work is held in public museums and private collections in many parts of the world. Sheikh lives and works in Baroda.

Vasudevan Akkitham did his Diploma and Post Diploma at the Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S. University, Baroda, where he studied under Gulammohammed Sheikh. He spent two decades teaching at his alma mater and retired as the Head of the Dept. of Faculty of Fine Arts, MSU, Baroda. He has had many exhibitions including one-man shows across the country and his works are in private and public collections across the country and the world, including NGMA, Kiran Nadar Museum, Uttarayan.

(Collaboration: J.D. Centre of Art)

Registration link: https://zoom.us/j/99847099585
Meeting ID: 998 470 99585

Dear Member,

The Govt. of NCT Delhi have revised the night curfew in the Capital from 11 pm instead of 10 pm.  

In accordance with the guidelines the operation hours of the Centre have been revised:

The Catering Venues and Bar shall function as per the following timings:

Catering Venues (Main)

• Dining Hall:        12 pm – 10 pm  (last order at 9.30 pm)
• Lounge:             10.30 am – 9 pm (last order at 8.30 pm)
• Lotus Lounge    11.00 am – 6.45 pm

Bar (Main)                                 

• 12 noon – 2.30pm
• 7 pm - 10 pm (last order at 9.30 pm)

Bakery & Take-Away Counters

• Bakery         -  10.30 am – 8.30 pm
• Take-Away   -  10.30 am – 9.00 pm (last order at 8.30 pm)

(The IIC Annex will remain closed for the present)

All Members are advised to follow the COVID-19 pandemic safety protocol at the IIC premises.

Wearing of face-mask, hand-sanitization and maintenance of social distancing norms are mandatory.  Members are requested to kindly co-operate.
                                                                                                  
Kanwal Wali
Secretary IIC
 

The ever-popular winter barbeque at the Annexe Terrace (temporarily closed) has now been shifted to the Rose Garden at the Main Centre. Members are invited to dine al fresco all week from Monday to Friday on a wide range of starters, meats, exotic vegetables and rich desserts.   Enjoy the winter sunshine and IIC Gardens in full bloom over a leisurely meal with your family and friends till the winter lasts. Timings for the same will be from 1230 hrs to 1445 hrs

Kanwal Wali
Secretary
 

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

LOLA (Germany) 
(115 min; 1981; b/w; German with English subtitles) 
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Recipient of the Film Award in Gold for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role & Film Award in Silver, German Film Awards 1982; and Chaplin Shoe for Best Actress, Munich Film Festival 1981.

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Physical programmes will be held as per the Covid -19 guidelines with 50% seating capacity in the C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium.

Wearing of face masks is mandatory and will be strictly enforced. Entry will not be permitted to anyone not wearing a mask.

Audiences are requested to arrive at the venue, at least 30 minutes prior to the programmes in order to facilitate the screening process at the Door.

There will be separate doors earmarked for Entry and Exit.

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PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

ROSEMARY’S BABY (USA)
(136 min; 1968; English) 
Director: Roman Polanski 

Multiple award winner including Oscar Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Academy Awards, USA 1969; David for Best Foreign Actress & Best Foreign Director, David di Donatello Awards 1969; Critics Award for Best Foreign Film, French Syndicate of Cinema Critics 1970; among others.

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Physical programmes will be held as per the Covid -19 guidelines with 50% seating capacity in the C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium.

Wearing of face masks is mandatory and will be strictly enforced. Entry will not be permitted to anyone not wearing a mask.

Audiences are requested to arrive at the venue, at least 30 minutes prior to the programmes in order to facilitate the screening process at the Door.

There will be separate doors earmarked for Entry and Exit.

We request audiences to kindly abide by the above regulations

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

THE VIRGIN SPRING (Jungfrukällan/ Sweden) 
(89 min; 1960; b/w; Swedish with English subtitle) 
Director: Ingmar Bergman

Multiple award winner including Oscar Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Academy Awards, USA 1961; Special Mention, Cannes Film Festival 1960; Golden Globe for Best Foreign-Language Foreign Film, Golden Globes, USA 1961; among others.

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Physical programmes will be held as per the Covid -19 guidelines with 50% seating capacity in the C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium.

Wearing of face masks is mandatory and will be strictly enforced. Entry will not be permitted to anyone not wearing a mask.

Audiences are requested to arrive at the venue, at least 30 minutes prior to the programmes in order to facilitate the screening process at the Door.

There will be separate doors earmarked for Entry and Exit.

We request audiences to kindly abide by the above regulations

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

THE 400 BLOWS (Les Quatre Cents Coups/France) 
(99 min; 1959; b/w; French with English subtitles) 
Director: François Truffaut

Multiple award winner including for Best Director & OCIC Award, Cannes Film Festival 1959; Bodil Award for Best European Film, Bodil Awards 1960; Critics Award for Best Film, French Syndicate of Cinema Critics 1960; among others.

Kindly please make a note

Physical programmes will be held as per the Covid -19 guidelines with 50% seating capacity in the C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium.

Wearing of face masks is mandatory and will be strictly enforced. Entry will not be permitted to anyone not wearing a mask.

Audiences are requested to arrive at the venue, at least 30 minutes prior to the programmes in order to facilitate the screening process at the Door.

There will be separate doors earmarked for Entry and Exit.

We request audiences to kindly abide by the above regulations

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

LA STRADA (Italy)
(108 min; 1954; b/w; Italian with English subtitles)
Director: Federico Fellini

Multiple award winner including Oscar Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Academy Awards, USA 1957; Silver Lion & OCIC Award, Venice Film Festival 1954; Silver Ribbon for Best Producer, Best Director & Best Story/Screenplay, Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists 1955; among others.

Kindly please make a note

Physical programmes will be held as per the Covid -19 guidelines with 50% seating capacity in the C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium.

Wearing of face masks is mandatory and will be strictly enforced. Entry will not be permitted to anyone not wearing a mask.

Audiences are requested to arrive at the venue, at least 30 minutes prior to the programmes in order to facilitate the screening process at the Door.

There will be separate doors earmarked for Entry and Exit.

We request audiences to kindly abide by the above regulations