Focus Japan
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
Tsuruko’s Tea Journey in Germany | (50 minutes; 2020; English and with subtitles)
Hanzawa Tsuruko is a master of chaji, a tea ceremony that starts with an exquisitely prepared kaiseki meal and finishes with matcha tea served from the heart. A chaji can last for four hours and is a spiritual process, in which the participants remove themselves from the mundane world, seeking harmony and inner peace. Tsuruko has been traveling around Japan to encounter new people and share chaji with them. In autumn 2019, at the age of 76, she set off on a tea journey across Germany. The film chronicles her month-long odyssey
NEIGHBOURHOOD FIRST SERIES
Elections in Myanmar
Panelists: Dr. Khin Zaw Win, Director, Tampadipa Institute, Yangon, Myanmar; Amb. Gautam Mukhopadhaya, former Indian Ambassador to Myanmar, Syria and Afghanistan; and Maj. Gen. Ashok K. Mehta
Discussant: Dr. Avinash Paliwal, Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Deputy Director, SOAS South Asia Institute, School of Oriental and African Studies, UK
Chair: Maj. Gen. Ashok K. Mehta
Myanmar held its third elections on 8th November 2020 under the military-drafted constitution 2008 which is part of the Army’s roadmap to democracy. National League for Democracy under Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has won another landslide victory despite incumbency. These elections were held against the background of the Covid – 19 pandemic, the ongoing Rohingya crisis, nationalistic Buddhist resurgence – all under the watch of the military which runs the country along with the elected civilian government in a unique hybrid system. China is the key player in the country where India too has age-old ties. India wants to make Myanmar the springboard for its Act East policy. The webinar will examine the country’s future, its relations with India-China and prospects for constitutional reforms
Kamaladevi Puraskar 2020
Presentation of awards to young crafts persons - Arshad Gutti from Ujjain for Batik craft; Samreen from Agra for Zardozi embroidery; Sumit Sanjay Chitara from Ahmedabad for Mata ni Pachedi painting; Neetu Kumari from Udaipur for appliqué patchwork; Ojum Taba from Arunachal Pradesh for Gale weaving; and Nong Moyong from Arunachal Pradesh for mura making
Chief Guest: Smt Ruby Palchoudhuri, President Emeritus, Crafts Council – West Bengal
The presentation ceremony will be held online
Zoom Meeting ID: 829 515 1651
(Collaboration: Delhi Crafts Council)
Awards presentation through Zoom
Webinars
Charade (USA)
Charade | (113 min; 1963; English)
Director: Stanley Donen
With Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Walter MathauRecipient of the BAFTA Film Award for Best British Actress, BAFTA Awards 1965; Golden Plate Award for Artistic Contribution, David Di Donatello Awards 1964; and Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture, Edgar Allen Poe Awards 1964
Much loved classic film notable for its screenplay, especially the repartee between Grant and Hepburn. Romance and suspense ensue in Paris as a woman is pursued by several men who want the fortune her murdered husband had stolen. Whom can she trust?
Beethoven and his Art
Concerts, films and talks to mark the 250th birth anniversary of the renowned composer, Ludwig van BeethovenConceptualised by Justin McCarthy, well known dancer, choreographer, Guru and concert pianistBeethoven @250 – Concert III
Beethoven and Schiller (21 min)
Piano and poetry
A series of miniature piano pieces by Beethoven played by young, non-professional musicians, and accompanied by verses from Friedrich Schiller’s poetryPoets were an integral part of the arts landscape in Beethoven’s day and Schiller was one such well-known poet, whose poetry had a strong influence on the composer
Video recording of short recitals for IIC online programmes
FRAMING ABILITIES – I
A festival of disability films organized in collaboration with We Care FilmFest and Brotherhood. Ten award-winning short documentaries from Burma/Japan, Lebanon, India, Iran, Italy and Trinidad & Tabago will be screened over the next two weeks.
Tiny Step (India) | 1:00 min; English subtitles
Director: Ganga Bharani
Recipient of the Best Film Award and Special Mention, We Care Film Festival
Question of Success (Mai Pakpagee Wahang/India) | (5:01 min; English and with subtitles)
Director: L. Amarendra Sharma
The story of Md. Abdul Haque, a national Paralympic gold medalist in swimming
The Attitude (India) | (5:06 min; Oriya & with English subtitles)
Director: Santosh Kumar Panda
A job interview for Bhagwan Patra aka “Rintu”
The Fish and I (Iran; 6:10 min)
Director: Babak Habibifar
Multiple award winner including Young Jurors Prize, International Short Film Festival Ingolstadt, Germany 2015; Best Short Film, 6th Skepto International Film Festival, Italy 2015; Jury Grand Prize & Audience Award, Short Short Story Film Festival, USA 2014; among others. The film recounts the story of a blind man trying to save his fish
Turning a Page (Trinidad and Tobago) | (10:13 min; English & with subtitles)
Director: Miquel Galofre
The film explores how differently abled students relate to the world through creative outlets like a paper recycling project at their school
Elsewhere (Altrove/Italy) | (18:05 min; Italian with English subtitles)
Director: Cesare Cicardini
Recipient of the Award for Best Film, Bluenose Ability Film Festival 2015. A trip beyond boundaries: beyond Italy and beyond stereotypes
KERALA SWAADAM
Savour the flavours from God’s Own Country-Kerala, the land of rich culinary traditions. Enjoy the beautiful amalgamation of Arabian, Malabari & French influences with subtle flavours by IIC’s experienced chefs. We are certain that the special cuisine from the land of spices will tempt you to ask for more. IIC has made special arrangements to serve “KERALA SWAADAM” from 20 th November (Friday) to 23rd November 2020 (Monday) (04 days) for its members. In addition our bakery chef will also be presenting special “Fusion bakery” at the confectionary counter for pastry lovers. These items shall be served in addition to the regular menu in the Dining Hall, Lounge & Lotus Lounge and also can be booked on prior demand as “Take Away” items.
FOOD ITEMS |
SELLING PRICE (EXCLUDING TAXES) |
Fried idli with chutney (3 pcs) |
85.00 |
Meen varuval (Fried Fish 3 pcs) |
285.00 |
Kerala prawn curry |
470.00 |
Fish molee |
240.00 |
Iraichi kulambu (Mutton curry) |
485.00 |
Chicken chettinad |
215.00 |
Appam with pachakari stew (2 pcs) (Veg.) |
160.00 |
Appam with chicken stew (2 pcs) |
230.00 |
Appam (1 pcs) |
30.00 |
Bean thoran (Veg.) |
75.00 |
Kaalan (Banana, Yoghurt and Coconut based vegetarian gravy item) |
85.00 |
Sambhar |
40.00 |
Kathirikai pulikulambu (Aubergines in tomato-tamarind sauce) |
50.00 |
Urulaikilangu masala (Masala potatoes) |
85.00 |
Malabar parotta |
65.00 |
Thalassery vegetable biryani |
120.00 |
Beetroot pachadi |
60.00 |
Sevian payasam (Dessert) |
60.00 |
Kesari Halwa (Dessert) |
65.00 |
FUSION BAKERY ITEMS |
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Marble sponge cake (Slice) |
80.00 |
Garlic herbed bread |
90.00 |
Cinnamon rolls |
55.00 |
Cheese and vegetable stuffed baked pizza |
65.00 |
Take away services with prior booking will be available from 1030 hrs to 2100 hrs.
Kindly Place order at: 011-24609373, 24609374, 24609375, 24609472
The last order for “Kerala Swaadam” can be placed at: Dining Hall – up to 2100 hrs and Lounge- up to 2000 hrs
KANWAL WALI
SECRETARY
Mapping Sustainable Agriculture
The Agriculture – Nutrition disconnect in India: A look through policies and programs
SPEAKER: Dr. Devesh Roy, Senior Research Fellow, GIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health, International Food Policy Research Institute
MODERATOR: Shri Siraj Hussain, Visiting Senior Fellow, ICRIER
Dr. Devesh Roy’s recent paper on A Comparison of Indian diet with Eat-Lancet reference diet has revealed that the average daily calorie consumption in India is below the recommended 2503 kcal/capita/day across all groups compared, except for the richest 5% of the population. Indian diets, across states and income groups, are unhealthy. Indians consume excess amounts of cereals and not enough proteins, fruits, and vegetables.