In Conversation
28 November 2017, 05:30 am
In Conversation
Programme Type
Discussions
In Conversation
Nandana Dev Sen - a children’s author, a child-rights activist and an award-winning actor, will be in conversation with Kris Di Giacomo, a French-American illustrator.
The discussion will be moderated by Chiki Sarkar, founder of Juggernaut
Nandana Dev Sen and Kris Di Giacomo will show us their work-in-progress after having spent a week long residency in India: Earth Song, an illustrated children’s book aiming at showing the natural beauty lying around us, and the importance to care for it.
This very talented duo will tell us more about the genesis of this book and how to give the younger generations tools to care about the environment.
This programme is part of Bonjour India, a four-month-long celebration of Indo-French innovation, creativity and partnership
Nandana Dev Sen - a children’s author, a child-rights activist and an award-winning actor, will be in conversation with Kris Di Giacomo, a French-American illustrator.
The discussion will be moderated by Chiki Sarkar, founder of Juggernaut
Nandana Dev Sen and Kris Di Giacomo will show us their work-in-progress after having spent a week long residency in India: Earth Song, an illustrated children’s book aiming at showing the natural beauty lying around us, and the importance to care for it.
This very talented duo will tell us more about the genesis of this book and how to give the younger generations tools to care about the environment.
This programme is part of Bonjour India, a four-month-long celebration of Indo-French innovation, creativity and partnership
Art Exchanges between Japan and India
01 December 2017, 05:30 am
Chair: Shri Shyam Saran, Life Trustee, IIC
Art Exchanges between Japan and India
Programme Type
Talks
Art Exchanges between Japan and India
Illustrated Lecture by Dr. Anu Jindal
Chair: Shri Shyam Saran, Life Trustee, IIC
The lecture will reflect on Japan-India ties strengthened through art exchanges. Both countries have an ancient and rich artistic and philosophical heritage. Buddhism formed the foundation, while in more recent times Okakura Kakuzo and Rabindranath Tagore created strong cultural bonds. Both Japanese and Indian aesthetics are based on deep profundity of philosophical expression beyond the surface image. In modern times, many art events have been held in both countries, these will be discussed, as well as what the future holds
The talk is part of “2017 The year of Japan-India Friendly Exchanges” endorsed by Embassy of Japan in India
Pasupati Sastra – Knowledge is the Key to Life
30 November 2017, 05:30 am
Pasupati Sastra – Knowledge is the Key to Life
Programme Type
Cultural
Pasupati Sastra – Knowledge is the Key to Life
Balinese puppet and dance by I. Made Adi Surya Pradnya and his troupe who will present a Wayang performance from the Mahabharata
Artists: I. Made Surya Pradnya (puppeteer); I. Gede Sutarya (Gamelan artist/folk singer); I Dewa Putu Ardita Yasa (Gamelan artist/dancer); I Dewa Alit Swastika (Gamelan artist/dancer); I Gede Eka Parisuda (Gamelan artist/dancer); I. Nyoman Hari Mukti Dananjaya (Gemalan artist/dancer); I Gusti Ngurah Pertu Agung (Gamelan artist/dancer); and I. Gusti Dyah Ambarwati (dancer)
(Collaboration: Embassy of Indonesia)
Tagging and Typecasting Women
29 November 2017, 05:30 am
Tagging and Typecasting Women
Programme Type
Discussions
Tagging and Typecasting Women
Panellists: Ms Urvashi Butalia, renowned author and Feminist ; Dr Bulbul Dhar James, well-known academician and human rights activist; Dr Amrinder Kaur Bajaj, renowned author and MD ; Ms Garima Gupta, IAS, Principal Secretary, Higher Education; and Dr Allana Gonmei, a prominent voice for the rights of women
Guest Interactions- Ms Swati Chaturvedi; Dr Amna Mirza , academician ; Sandip Sen, senior medi person; and Dr Geeta Chaudhary, psychologist
Moderated by Ms Vinita Bakshi, Author and Founder She Speaks
Screening of short film/ case study videos
This is the 5th edition of a series “She Speaks” organised by Aambra Foundation
The Aesthetic Joy: Holi and Carnival
29 November 2017, 05:30 am
The Aesthetic Joy: Holi and Carnival
The Aesthetic Joy: Holi and Carnival
Colour, music and dance shape the landscape of two celebrations separated by more than twelve thousand kilometres: Holi and Carnival. It is the time of tradition and transformation, transfiguration and transcendence, in India and in Brazil. In February and March 2017, the Brazilian photographer Ailton Silva and the Indian photographer Natasha Hemrajani embarked on a journey of swapped places, swapped views, to capture through their lenses these national festivities. Just as glitter and gulaal do, creativity, freedom, different gazes, light and shadow impregnated their art
Inauguration on by H.E. Mr. Tovar da Silva Nunes, Ambassador of Brazil Tuesday, 28 November 2017 at 18:30
(Collaboration: Embassy of Brazil)
Heritage and Democracy: IIC-ICOMOS Public Outreach Discussion
25 November 2017, 05:30 am
Heritage and Democracy: IIC-ICOMOS Public Outreach Discussion
Programme Type
Discussions
Discussion ■ Seminar Rooms II & III, Kamaladevi Complex at 18:30
Heritage and Democracy: IIC-ICOMOS Public Outreach Discussion
Working towards ICOMOS: Delhi Declaration on Heritage and Democracy
Speakers: Ms Smita Datta Makhija, ICOMOS, India; Dr. Narayani Gupta, historian and Agha Khan Trust for Culture; Dr. Sonali Gupta, Wildlife Institute of India; Professor AGK Menon, Senior Heritage expert; and Dr. Jahnwij Sharma, ASI
Panel Discussion: Ms Moe Chiba, UNESCO, Delhi; Prof. Nalini Thakur, Retd. HOD, Conservation, SPA; and Dr. Jaggan Shah, NIUA
Chair: Dr. Rohit Jigyasu, President, ICOMOS, India
(Collaboration: International Council on Monuments and Sites)
Carnatic Vocal Recital
25 November 2017, 05:30 am
Carnatic Vocal Recital
Programme Type
Cultural
Carnatic Vocal Recital
By Dr. K. Vaagesh, senior artist who received training from his aunt, Sangeeta Vidushi H.S. Mahalakshmi
Accompanists: Delhi R. Sridhar(violin); N. Padmanabhan (mridangam); and H. Harinarayanan (ghatam)
(Collaboration: Gurukulam Foundation)
Kamaladevi Puraskar 2017
25 November 2017, 05:30 am
Kamaladevi Puraskar 2017
Programme Type
Cultural
Kamaladevi Puraskar 2017
Theatre crafts was an area of particular interest to Kamaladevi Chattopadhyaya and as a tribute to this aspect of her involvement, awards will be presented to young artisans who are practising crafts used in the rich performing arts tradition of India.
Chief Guest: Shri Shekhar Sen, Chairman, Sangeet Natak Akademi
Guest of Honour: Guru Singhajit Singh
Awards will be presented to Satyaprakash Sahu – leather puppet making for Ravan Chaya from Orissa; Abhi Nayak - mask making for Seraikella Chhau from Jharkhand; Songaijam Rahul Singh – potloi (skirt) making for Manipuri dances; Khusbu Chippa – phad painting for Pabuji ki Phad storytelling; and Shaikhom Sharatchandra Singh – pung tingba (craft of making pung)
Following the awards ceremony there will be short performances of Seraikella Chhau; Pabuji ki phad story telling; Manipuri Raas with instruments; and Ravan Chaya shadow puppet performance
(Collaboration: Delhi Crafts Council)
BEYOND BORDERS: IIC-NFI LECTURE SERIES
24 November 2017, 05:30 am
CANCELLED
BEYOND BORDERS: IIC-NFI LECTURE SERIES
Programme Type
Talks
CANCELLED
BEYOND BORDERS: IIC-NFI LECTURE SERIES
Hospitable Jurisprudence in Inhospitable Times
Speaker: Lawrence Liang, Dean, School of Law, Governance and Citizenship, Ambedkar University and co-founder of Alternative Law Forum, Bangalore
Introduction: Dr. Monica Banerjee, Director NFI
Moderator: Kishalay Bhattacharjee, Associate Professor, O P Jindal Global University, Sonepat, Haryana
The Muslim ban promulgated by the Trump administration and the stance of the Indian government towards the Rohingyas are kindred instances of the challenge we face. If the law has been inherently spatial and territorial, where then do turn to if we are to articulate a radical politics of belonging - Is the Kantian ideal of a cosmopolitan right to hospitality a solution or only a bigger problem in neo liberal times? In this talk which is by way of a set of exploratory wanderings, Lawrence Liang will set up a few problems of thinking of the overlap between law, hostility and hospitality
(Collaboration: National Foundation for India)
