Husain’s Raj: Visions of Empire and Nation

11 November 2016, 05:30 am
Husain’s Raj: Visions of Empire and Nation
Programme Type
Discussions
 
 
 
Discussion on Sumati Ramaswamy’s book published by Marg
 
Panelists: Dr. Patricia Uberoi, Dr. Parul Dave Mukherjee and Ms Sumathi Ramaswamy
 
Moderator: Dr. Jyotindra Jain
 
Maqbool Fida Husain painted the Raj series at a critical juncture in India’s postcolonial history in the mid-1980s. Many of the promises of secularism, proudly declared at the time of Independence, were under threat. It was against this background that Husain turned for inspiration to his childhood and youth, which he had spent in various princely states, such as Indore and Baroda, in the waning days of British colonial rule that were also witness to the rising tide of Indian nationalism 
 
(Collaboration: Marg Publications)

Book Discussion Group

11 November 2016, 05:30 am
Book Discussion Group
Programme Type
Discussions
 
India’s Nuclear Energy Programme: Future Plans, Prospects and Concerns
                                                             
Edited by R. Rajaraman (New Delhi: Academic Foundation, 2014)
Discussants: Prof. Ashok Parthasarathi, former Secretary, Govt. of India and Adviser to Smt. Indira Gandhi (S & T); Dr. Sheelkant Sharma, former Permanent Representative
to the UN Office in Vienna & IAEA, and Secretary General, SAARC; and Dr. Manpreet Sethi, Senior Fellow, Centre for Air Power Studies
Chair: Shri H.K. Dua, senior journalist and former Member, Rajya Sabha
 

How Important is the Tibet Issue to India

11 November 2016, 05:30 am
How Important is the Tibet Issue to India
Programme Type
Discussions
  
 
How Important is the Tibet Issue to India
Panelists: Shri Prem Das Rai, MP; Shri J.M. Mukhi, Senior Lawyer, Supreme Court of India; Shri Rajiv Mehrotra, Trustee, Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness The Dalai Lama;Mr. Thubten Samphel, Director, Tibet Policy Institute, CTA; Acharya Yeshi Phuntsok, Deputy Speaker, Tibetan Parliament in exile; and others
 
Chair: Dr. Shrikanth Kondapalli, Professor of Chinese Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University
 
(Collaboration: Tibetan Parliament in Exile)
 

MUSIC APPRECIATION PROMOTION

10 November 2016, 05:30 am
MUSIC APPRECIATION PROMOTION
Programme Type
Talks
 
Contribution of Folk Music to Hindustani Classical Music 
Presentation by Sarita Pathak Yajurvedi
 
Chair: Smt Manjari Sinha, noted music critic
 
India is marked by a land of vast cultural diversities with its roots deeply embedded in its folk tradition reflecting different time periods. These folk songs very often carry notes which are very similar to Hindustani Ragas. This presentation will highlight the contributions of such folk elements which often blend into Hindustani classical music 
 
Sarita Pathak Yajurvedi belongs to Rampur Sadarang tradition. Married into the illustrious family of Acharya K.C.D Brahaspati,  Sarita has been a disciple of Pt. Shanker Nath Patil and Vidushi Sulochna Brahaspati

Poetry for Peace* (Why War?)

10 November 2016, 05:30 am
Poetry for Peace* (Why War?)
Programme Type
Cultural
 
 
Poetry readings in English and Hindi will be confined to poems on the subject of peace. This has nothing to do with politics or the current situation on our borders. The evening is *not * political 
 
Readings by Bhaskar Ghose, Rukmini Bhaya Nair, Savita Singh, Gagan Gill, Ganga Prasad Vimal, Sanjula Sharma, Kavita Bansal
 
Chair:  K.N. Daruwalla
 
(Collaboration: The Poetry Society, India)
 

Young Animators International Film Festiva

10 November 2016, 05:30 am
Young Animators International Film Festiva
Programme Type
Festivals
 
 
The Young Animators International Film Festival (YAIFF) is a place where children and young people, professionals and animation lovers will be able to exchange ideas and experiences and make new friends beyond their State and Country.
The festival will have several workshops on various aspects of animation film-making by experts and professionals working specifically with children.
 
The festival presents a collection of animation films made by children from India and from around the world including works presented by AAA Atelier de Cin?ma d’ Animation d’Annecy et de Haute-Savoie, France; Golden Snail Children’s International Film Festival, Serbia; Tehzeeb Khurana, Toon Club, Mumbai; Radostina Nykova, Bulgaria; Marija Vuli?, Kulturni Centar, Jagodina, Serbia; Road Safety films presented by Nitin Donde; and Gary Schwartz, USA
 
On 11 November 2016 from 10:00 to 20:00 at India Habitat Centre, there will be a children’s workshop on story writing; cartoon making, stop motion animation workshop; and screening of films.
 
The vision of YAIFF is to unite the children of the world through the creative art of animation film making by awarding work that promotes global peace and harmony.
 
The festival has been conceptualised and presented by Nitin Donde

ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH SERIES

09 November 2016, 05:30 am
ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH SERIES
Programme Type
Discussions
 
 
Environment Pollutants – Where do they hide in my body?
 
Series Moderator: Dr. Naresh Gupta, Director-Professor, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
 
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Krishnamurthi Kannan, CSIR - National Environmental Engineering Research Institute
 
Panelists: Dr. T.S. Reddy,  Director,  Union Public Service Commission; Mr. Harvinder S. Sohal, CVO, Engineers India Limited; Dr. Anil Kumar, Department of Environment, Govt. of NCT of Delhi; Dr. Kamal Kishore, Professor of Pharmacology, AIIMS, New Delhi; Dr. T.K. Joshi, Consultant and Expert in Occupational and Environmental Health; and Dr. Naresh Gupta, Director-Professor, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
 
 (Collaboration: Health Environment Foundation in association with Consumers India)

SPIRITUALITY AND THE OTHER DIMENSION

09 November 2016, 05:30 am
SPIRITUALITY AND THE OTHER DIMENSION
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)
 

Teeth In A Day: Immediate Loading Concept

08 November 2016, 05:30 am
Teeth In A Day: Immediate Loading Concept
Programme Type
Talks
 
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.

Concert – Piano Recital

08 November 2016, 05:30 am
Concert – Piano Recital
Programme Type
Cultural
 
 
 
 
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)