WEDNESDAY 9

 

 

Curated by Rajiv Mehrotra

 

Journey to the Edge of the Universe (90 min; dvd; English)

Director: Yavar Abbas

 

National Geographic presents the first accurate non-stop voyage from Earth to the edge of the universe using a single, unbroken shot through the use of spectacular CGI technology. Building on the images taken from the Hubble Telescope, Journey to the Edge of the Universe explores the science and history behind the distant celestial bodies in the solar system.

 

This spectacular, epic voyage across the cosmos, takes us from the Earth, past the Moon and out neighbouring planets, out of our solar system, to the nearest stars, nebulae and galaxies and beyond – right to the edge of the universe itself

 

(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness the Dalai Lama)

 

 

Speaker : Dr. Sunil Datta, Department of Dental Surgery,  Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

 

Chair: Dr. Raman Kapur

Synopsis
Rehabilitation of edentulous arches using implant supported prosthesis is a predictable and successful treatment modality. Prosthetic options range from prosthesis that can be screw retained or cement retained, hybrid dentures to removable dentures.
Scientifically proven use of tilted implants is prescribed and its advantages and disadvantages discussed. Use of minimal implants and surgeries for the patient's benefit are discussed.

 

 

 

 

By Judit Gabos from Hungary

 

The artist will present a concert of works by Mozart, Chopin, Bartók and Liszt

 

(Collaboration: Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre; and Delhi Music Society)

 

 

Concept and choreography by Vanashree Rao

Bharatanatyam Choreography by Dr. Vasudevan

Chhau Choreography by  Kuleswar Thakur

 

Kuchipudi recitals by Vanashree Rao, Ayana Mukherjee, Ranjini Nair, Moutushi Majumder and Gulbin Sultana

Bharatanatyam recitals by Dr. Vasudevan; Chhau recitals by Kuleswar Thakur, Prashant Kalia and Anurag 

 

Music composed by K. Venkateswaran and Dr. Vasudevan

 

Accompanied by Dr. Vasudevan on nattuvangam; R. Kesavan on mridangam, pakhwaj, tabla, khanjira and  khol; 

Rajat Prasanna on flute; and Raghavendra on violin 

 

 

 

Speaker: Dr. Tim Boyd, International President, The Theosophical Society, Adyar

Chair: Dr. Lokesh Chandra, President, ICCR
 

(Collaboration: Indian Council for Cultural Relations)

 

 

The Geddes Plan for Indore: A Unique Vision for Indian Urban Development
 

Illustrated lecture by Prof. Ray Bromley, Fulbright – Nehru Visiting Professor, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, and Professor, State University of New York, Albany

Chair: Professor K.T. Ravindran, Dean Emeritus, RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University and formerly Dean and Head of Urban Design, School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi

Patrick Geddes (1854-1932) was one of the world’s leading twentieth-century thinkers on civics, planning and urban development. Some of his most important work was produced during the ten years (1914-1924) that he spent based in India, most notably his longest and most comprehensive city plan – the two-volume Indore Plan, published in 1918

A rare copy of the Indore Report of Geddes is available (for reference) at the India Collection, IIC Library

 

 

 

Presented by Katja Konvalinka (soprano) and Nejc Lavrencic (piano)

 

Programme includes works by Brahms, Wolf, Pfitzner, Dvorak and others

 

(Collaboration: Embassy of Slovenia)

 

 

Gotipua Dances from Bhubaneswar, Orissa

Nana Shader Bangla Gaan

Shyama Sangeet

 

Rabindra Sangeet and Other Melodies of Bengal

By Srikanta Acharya, Kolkata

 

Chief Guest: Shri Shekhar Sen, Chairman, Sangeet Natak Akademi

 

(Collaboration: Impresario India)

 

 

Shrikant was born into a family whose tradition is steeped in music. His father, Pandit D. K. Jangam, was a student of Pandit Vinayakrao Patwardhan who had, in turn, received ta'lim from Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar. Thus, while Shrikant's musical perspective is firmly rooted in the rich tradition of Gwalior gharana, he is also influenced by the gayaki of Ustad Amir Khan and Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. For this special mehfil, Shrikant will present a selection of makhsoos ragas of the Gwalior gharana with an emphasis on an eclectic selection of bandishes featuring those of his father as well

 

(Collaboration: Shri Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman, Jnana Pravaha: Centre for Cultural Studies and Research & NaadSaagar Archives and Documentation Society for South Asian Music)

 

 

Presented by the National Council of Applied Economic Research

 

(Collaboration: Malcolm and Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust and NCAER)