An exhibition of black and white photographs that interrogates the idea of faith

Photographs by Nilanjan Ray from Kolkata

Monday 28

 

 

 

Talk  ■ Multipurpose Hall, Kamaladevi Complex at 19:00

 

 

 

Speaker: Prof. Andreas Kruse, is professor in ordinary and director of the Institute of Gerontology (University Heidelberg).The Institute of Gerontology at the University is the leading gerontological institute in the FederalRepublic of Germany and one of the leading institutes in Europe

 

 

 

This presentation argues for the necessity of a comprehensive perspective on old age which integrates developmental potential and vulnerability. This integration is further elucidated in the context of self-understanding and self-design as both a challenge and potential in old age, limit situations and dementia. The following parts of the contribution refer to the ethics of responsibility as an important starting point for a comprehensive understanding of old age, explicate basic positions of an anthropology of old age and suggest a definition of an age-friendly culture as a principal aim of ageing policy and the respective guidance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An exhibition of photographs by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn

Curator: Mr. Nitikorn Kriavixien

 

The exhibition presents a collection of photographs taken by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn during the various visits made by her to India. An avid traveler and writer, the exhibits range from views of the metropolitan cities of Delhi and Mumbai, heritage sites in Rajasthan and Gujarat, educational centres in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Buddhist pilgrimage circuits of Sarnath, Bodh Gaya, Kushinagar, Varanasi, Sanchi as well as Ajanta and Ellora caves

 

Special Screening on Saturday, 26th November 2016 at 6:30 pm in C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium

 

 

 

We will re-screen the film the Spanish film “Wrinkles” (Arrugas) which could not be presented during the recently concluded “The IIC Experience: A Festival of the Arts” 

 

 

(89 min; 2011; dvd; English subtitles)

 

Director: Ignacio Ferreras

 

 

 

Recipient of the Special Distinction Award (Features), Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2012; Goya for Best Screenplay – Adapted & Best Animated Film, Goya Awards 2012; and Mestre Mateo Award for Best Sound, Galician Audiovisual Academy Awards 2011

 

 

 

Feature-length animation from Spain's Ignacio Ferreras looks at hijinks in an old age home, adapted from Paco Roca's award-winning graphic novel.

 

 

 

An exceptional animated feature from Spain, Wrinkles imaginatively and sensitively explores one of the major issues confronting most of the developed world: how to look after senior citizens in a rapidly aging population. Following the ups and downs experienced by a retired bank-manager after he moves into a retirement home, this adaptation of Paco Roca's award-winning graphic novel represents a far from easy commercial sell. 

 

 

 

Ferreras' debut feature, the film almost entirely takes place in the very un-magical surroundings of an anonymous care-facility and tackles uncomfortable issues. Emilio (voiced by Alvaro Guevara) is a dignified, quietly spoken gent of unspecified advanced years, physically spry but mentally succumbing to the confusions and hallucinations of Alzheimer's. He's placed into a retirement home by his exasperated adult son Juan, where he's shown the ropes by wily, fast-talking Argentinian resident Miguel (Tacho Gonzalez).

 

 

 

Miguel is one of the more alert and astute "clients" of the institution, and thinks nothing of conning small amounts of cash from those more befuddled than himself to Emilio's bemused dismay. The script traces the changing course of Emilio's relationship with his new friend, an unmarried and childless man whose genially cynical façade might perhaps hide a more malevolent streak.

 

 

 

Economically adapted from Roca's critically-acclaimed 2007 text by four scriptwriters including Roca and Ferreras, Wrinkles takes a commendably unsentimental and nuanced approach to a complex subject, one that avoids melodramatic situations and simplistic characterizations while adhering to certain conventions of this particular sub-genre. While Emilio is essentially a well-meaning surrogate for the audience to explore the retirement home's spaces, ways and inmates, Miguel emerges as a fascinating, three-dimensional figure despite this being an old-fashioned example of 2-D animation, executed with 21st century digital technology.

 

 

 

His caustic, acerbic dialogue gives Wrinkles a consistently sharp edge of humour that offsets, but does not trivialize, the sadness and tragedy of such material. There's no shortage of genuine poignancy here and though Nani Garcia's score largely hits conventional, predictable beats, each tear is hard earned and never simply “jerked.” Ferreras' animation style is realistic and direct with close attention paid to tiny specifics of decor, clothing and gesture

 

 

 

(Collaboration: Embassy of Spain)

 

Presentation of awards to young craftspersons – Krishna Kumbhkar, terracotta; Selvi P. Deepa, tribal broom making; Karunya Sethuraman, wood sculpture; Uddhab Sutradhar, Purulia dance mask; and Indra Kumari, Barmer applique

 

Chief Guest:  Smt Jasleen Dhamija, veteran handloom historian and handicrafts expert

 

There will be a display of craft made by the awardees

 

(Collaboration: Delhi Crafts Council)

 

 

 

 

Project Overview: Shri Zafar Choudhary and Dr. J. Jegananthan, 

 

Keynote Address: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Speakers: Prof. Amitabh Mattoo; Shri Chhering Dorje; Smt Priya Sethi; Shri Alok Bansal

 

Chair: Professor Ashok Aima

 

Discussion chaired by Dr. Alka Acharya

 

(Collaboration: Central University of Jammu and Institute of Chinese Studies

 

On 12 March, 2015, Prime Minister Modi made an important speech, at Port Louis, when he gifted an India-made Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) during his official visit to Mauritius. Calling it ‘SAGAR’ (‘Security and Growth for All in the Region’), he articulated India’s vision about the future of the Indian Ocean and the approach to realise it. His speech touches upon the strategic dimension of the policy as well as a roadmap of ecologically wholesome regional integration in which all stakeholders, both regional and non-regional, can invest on the principle of the primary security responsibility resting with the littoral countries.

 

Former diplomats, security analysts and domain experts gather for a day-long seminar to discuss various aspects of Prime Minister’s landmark speech on the country’s engagement with the Indian Ocean Region which faces multiple challenges impacting on India’s national security and well-being against the backdrop of geo-strategy flux and uncertainty. Together, they explore these challenges and reflect as to how Prime Minister envisions converting these challenges into transformative opportunities for India’s and the region’s future. The seminar has been organised by Ambassador (retd) Yogendra Kumar in collaboration with the India International Centre and with the support of Ministry of External Affairs. It will be web cast live with the further details being available at http://streaminglive.in/webcast/yogendra_kumar/.

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Sitar Recital

By Soumyajit Paul from Kolkata, disciple of Pt Soumitra Lahiri

 

 

 

Discussion and launch on book on Women, Peace and Security  in Northeast India, Bangladesh & Myanmar

 

Speakers: Ms Friederike Tschampa, Head of Political Section, Delegation of European Union in India; Ms Nivedita Varshneya, Country Director, Welterhungerhilfe India; and Dr. Anuradha Chenoy, JNU

 

Discussion will also include contributors to the book from Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, other parts of Northeast India and Chin Refugee Representative from Myanmar

 

(Collaboration: Control Arms Foundation of India)

 

 

Craft Nouveau: Celebrating a Decade of Education for Artisans

The seminar reflects on ten years of education for artisans. Divided into three focused parts, the faculty, trustees, artisan advisors, graduates of Somaiya Kala Vidya (SKV) and experts in the world of craft and design discuss the ground-breaking programme and its impact

 

Education for Artisans Programme

Judy Frater, Ashoka Fellow, Founder-Director and initiator of the concept

 

Discussants: Amrita Somaiya, Trustee, K.J. Somaiya Trust; Lokesh Ghai, Faculty, Governing Council Member, SKV; Bishakha Shome, Faculty, Learning material developer; Shyamji Vishramji Siju, Master Weaver, Advisor, SKV; and 

Dr. Ismail Mohamed Khatri, Master Ajrakh printer, Advisor, SKV

 

Impact on Artisans

Dahyalal Kudecha, weaver, entrepreneur, Design and Business graduate, Faculty, SKV

 

Discussants: Irfan Anwar Khatri, Master Ajrakh printer, Governing Council Member, SKV; Laxmi Puwar, Design and Business graduate, Faculty, SKV; Aslam Abdul Karim Khatri, Ajrakh artist, Design graduate, presently BMA student; Purushottam Premji Vankar, Weaver, Design graduate, presently BMA student; Rajesh Vishramji Siju, Weaver, Design graduate, presently BMA student; and Talha Gulam Khatri, Bandhani artist, Design graduate, presently BMA student

 

Impact in the Market/Design World

Ritu Kumar, Designer

 

Discussants: Laila Tyabji, Chairperson, Dastkar; Jaya Jaitly, President, Dastakari Haat Samiti; Anjana Somany, President, Delhi Crafts Council and Governing Council Member, SKV; Anuradha Kumra, Fabindia; and Manjari Nirula, Vice-President, World Crafts Council, Asia-Pacific Region

 

Concluding Remarks: Ashoke Chatterjee, Former Executive Director and Distinguished Fellow, National Institute of Design

 

Moderator: Ritu Sethi, Chairperson, Craft Revival Trust

 

(Collaboration: Craft Revival Trust; and Somaiya Kala Vidya)