Two books will be discussed

Dar Dar Gange

By Abhay Mishra and Pankaj Ramendu (New Delhi, Penguin Random House: 2013)

and

Mati Manush Choon

By Abhay Mishra (New Delhi, Vani Prakashan: 2019)

Discussants: Shri Avinash Das, filmmaker and author; Ms Renu Agal, Editor, The Print; and Shri Abhay Mishra, author of the books

Moderator: Shri Pankaj Ramendu, Author and columnist

Chair: Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA

Gandhi Katha

On the spiritual leadership and the wellness practice of Mahatma Gandhi

Introduction: Dr. A.K. Merchant, former Chairman, Sarvodaya International, Delhi Chapter

Presented by Dr. Shobhana Radhakrishna, acclaimed international speaker on the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi and founder of the SCOPE Gandhian Forum for Ethical Corporate Governance in India

The narration will be accompanied by Gandhi Katha hymns and songs by Swati Bhagat and Deepak Kalra

The theme of the katha is Anasakti yoga, a philosophy and way of life advocated by Mahatma Gandhi. It will also present an insight into Gandhiji’s own practices of wellness of body, mind and spirit

Organised in collaboration with Sarvodaya International, New Delhi to mark Mahatma Gandhi’s martyrdom

Papusza (Doll) | (126 min; 2013; Polish & Roma with English subtitles)

Directors: Joanna Kos-Krauze, Krzysztof Krauze

Multiple award winner including Best Polish Film, Association of Polish Filmmakers Critics Awards 2013; Special Mention, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2013; awards for Best Score, Supporting Actor & Best Makeup, Polish Film Festival 2013; Best Director, Best Actor & Youth Jury Award, Valladolid International Film Festival 2013; among others

Biopic on Papusza, the first Roma woman to write and publish her poems thereby contesting the traditional role of women in her gypsy community. The film follows Papusza’s life from birth to old age. The well-known Polish poet Jerzy Ficowski, discovered her great talent for poetry and published her works which led to a tragic paradox: a famous poet living in poverty, rejected by the Roma community for betraying their secrets

Lucknow Diary: My memories of a city | (98 min; 2019; English)

Written and directed by Mekhela Deva

A nostalgic look at the city from the eyes of some of its residents and the filmmaker who regularly visited the city over a ten year period. Exploring how the ‘tehzeeb’, that the city is known for, has seeped into the everyday lives of its citizens. The documentary features a cross section of people including Lucknow’s famous book seller Ram Advani, political scientist, Violette Graf, historian Rosie Llewellyn Jones and others

Hindustani Vocal Recital

By Samina De from Delhi, disciple of Pt. Amarnath and Vidushi Sobha Gurtu

Followed by

Hindustani Vocal Recital

By Lalit Deshpande from Pune, disciple of Pt. Ramesh Kanole, Pt. Vijay Koparkar and Pt. Anand Bhate

Translating Gandhi in the 21^st Century: The Journey of a Textile Artist

Illustrated lecture presented by Shelly Jyoti, visual artist, designer and independent curator

The lecture is an attempt to share the creative journey of a textile artist whose art practice has been informed, inspired and influenced by Gandhiji’s writing and philosophy.

Screening of NHK documentary films on Japan’s history, literature, art, culture and heritage. Organised with the support of NHK World and Embassy of Japan, New Delhi

Bamboo Innovation: Creative, Pliable and Sustainable | (28 min; 2020; English)

Bamboo has long been used in architecture and everyday tools. Discover how the younger generation is working to revive interest in bamboo by infusing modern sensibilities. One artisan uses traditional methods to create fashion accessories. A fence builder promotes bamboo through QR codes and artworks. A master craftsman develops fireproof bamboo and nurtures new talent to expand his market.

Nepal’s Constitutional Crisis

Panelists: Prof. S.D. Muni, Professor Emeritus, Jawaharlal Nehru University; Dr. Nischal Pandey, Centre for South Asian Studies, Kathmandu, Nepal

Panelist & Moderator: Maj. Gen. Ashok K. Mehta

Nepal was faced with a constitutional crisis last month when Prime Minister K.P. Oli suddenly dissolved Parliament where he had a majority and ordered elections for April-May this year. He is now caretaker Prime Minister with a divided Nepal Communist Party. The Supreme Court will either restore the House or uphold Oli’s decision for elections. The Webinar will address the aftermath of the crisis especially repercussions for Nepal, China and India.

You are cordially invited to join the Webinar and contribute to the discussion that follows. Advance registration is mandatory for those wishing to ask questions during the Webinar session. Those registered will be sent a password to access the session. Please find attached the Webinar Notice for your reference.