IIC Double Bill :Music Recitals

Rabab Recital

By Imran Khan from Delhi, disciple & son of Ustad Gulfam Ahmed Khan

Accompanists:   Imran Arsh Khan  (Tabla)

At 19:00

Hindustani Vocal Recital

By Laxmipriya Nayak from Odissa, disciple of Guru Vidushi Anjana Nath  

Accompanists:   Arunava Dutta Banik (Tabla) & Mukesh Bhardwaj (Harmonium)

 

IIC Double Bill : Music & Dance Recitals

Carnatic Flute

By Aditi Sudarshan from Mumbai, disciple of Guru Shashank Subramanyam and Guru Kunnakudi  M. Balamuralikrishna.

Accompanists: Siddesh  Ganesh(Violin) & Vignesh Jayaraman (Mridangam)

At 19:00

Bharatanatyam Recital

By L .Murugashankari from Madurai, disciple of Kalaimamani  Smt Parvathi Ravi Ghantasala 
 

SAMHiTA-Bharat ki Soch Public Lecture Series

Traditional Yoga and Hatha Yoga: Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Health Practices

Speaker: Dr Sunil Sharma, Assistant Professor of Yoga, Centre for Yoga, Wellness & Integrative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Jaipur., and has served as Consultant with the Ministry of AYUSH.

Chair:  Prof. Alka Tyagi, Dyal Singh (Eve) College, DU

Traditional Yoga emphasizes self-discipline, meditation, and spiritual growth, while Haṭhayoga focuses on āsana, prāṇāyāma, and purification practices. Together, they offer timeless wisdom that supports physical health, mental well-being, and balanced living in modern society. Marking the International Day of Yoga 2026, this lecture will highlight the enduring relevance of Traditional Yoga and Haṭhayoga in fostering holistic health and well-being.

Fourth lecture of the series on “Health, Wellness and Nutrition”, organised by IIC- International Research Division and Bharat ki Soch Foundation

Book Discussion Group  

Line of Illumination (A book of poems)

By Sushri Sangita Mishra (Authorspress 2025)

Chair: K. Jayakumar, Poet, Author, Artist, Lyricist & President, Poetry Society (India)

Discussants: Dr. Amarendra Khatua, Former Secretary, MEA & DG, IICR & Poet; Rachna Joshi, Writer & Poet; Mandira Ghosh, Poet, Researcher, Educator & Writer; Sushri Sangita Mishra, Poet, Writer, Corporate Executive, Senior Fellow, MOC, GoI & Author of the book

Thank you for your interest in becoming a IIC Film Club member. Applications are presently under review, and applicants will be notified once the review and approval process is complete. 

Planning for Tomorrow: Financial Security, Legacy & Family Succession

Moderator:-   Ashwajit Singh, Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary and Trustee, IIC

Speakers: - CA (Dr) Girish Ahuja, eminent tax expert, author of various books on Direct Taxation, would speak on tax planning and financial security for succession planning;

Justice G.S.Sistani (Retd), Former Judge of the Delhi High Court, would cover aspects of legacy, preparation of will and succession planning.

As we advance through life’s later years, thoughtful planning becomes one of the greatest gifts we can offer ourselves and our families. This special program is designed to help senior citizens navigate important aspects of financial security, tax efficiency, wealth preservation and succession planning. The discussion will bring together leading experts in taxation, financial planning and estate law to provide practical guidance on managing assets, preparing a Will, understanding nominations and inheritance, minimising potential family disputes, and ensuring a smooth transfer of wealth across generations. The objective is to empower participants with the knowledge and tools needed to preserve their legacy, protect their loved ones and enjoy greater peace of mind for the future.
 

MOUNTAIN DIALOGUES

Fit at 60

Key Speaker: Rajesh Kalra, a digital media pioneer, sports administrator, and an endurance cyclist, who has served on the PM’s Olympic Task Force and various national sports committees.

Chair: Brigadier Ashok Abbey, a veteran mountaineer with over four and a half decades of climbing experience in the Great Ranges.

On 28 August 2025, his 60th birthday, Rajesh Kalra cycled to Umling La in Ladakh, the world's highest motorable road at 19,024 feet. An experienced long-distance cyclist and a trained mountaineer, he shares the challenges of riding at extreme altitude and reflects on endurance, adventure, and pushing personal limits. The feat has been accepted for inclusion in the Limca Book of Records.

(Collaboration: Himalayan Club and the Himalayan Environment Trust)