Curated and introduced by Dr. R.P. Jain
 
Giselle(105 min; 2005; dvd; English subtitles)
The well-known ballet in two-acts with music by Adolphe Adam

Production: La Scala

Conductor: David Coleman
 
With Svetlana Zakharov (Giselle); Roberto Bolle (Albrecht); and Marta Romagna (Myrtha)

Speaker: Ven. Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe La
 

By Mahua Shankar from Delhi, disciple of Pt. Birju Maharaj

An exhibition of traditional Chinese paintings
Group show by artists from the China
 
Opening/preview on Thursday, 29May 2014 at 18:30

Discussion around the book, Life and Times of Charlie Chaplin (New Delhi: Ocean Books, 2013) by Nandini Saraf

Discussants are:
Ms. Aruna Vasudev, editor-in-chief, Cinemaya will Chair the program and the panel consisting of Mr. Darpan Majumdar; Mrs. Kumkum Khanna; and Mr. Arun Anand will critically discuss the book. 
 
Charlie Chaplin, the universal comic icon, who with his lovable portrayal of a ‘tramp’ made and still makes the world laugh, continues to live in popular memory.

The Hitler’s toothbrush moustache, the bowler or derby hat, the coat a size or two too small, the baggy trousers, the floppy shoes and the cane made him the most unforgettable character. The mere mention of his name conjures a picture of him as the tramp. 

One of the most pivotal stars of the early silent era of Hollywood, Charlie Chaplin’s films made everyone laugh and cry at the same time. The world cinema is indebted to him for films like ‘The Kid’, ‘The Gold Rush’, ‘The Circus,’ ‘City Light’, ‘Modern Times’ and ‘The Great Dictator’. 

An enigma to the world, people have vast curiosity about his life and his body of work. This book is an attempt to unravel the various aspects of his life and his struggles. The happiness and the despair, the controversies and the acclaim are all revealed in this authentic biography of this great legend.

By soloists of the Neemrana Vocal Ensemble
Presented by Situ Singh Buehler, Opera Studio
 
Works by Mozart, Schubert, Bellini, Puccini and others
Accompanied on the  piano by Dinaibo Rentta and on the violin by Ganesh Dutta

 
Race to Save the Albatross (22 min; dvd; English)
From the series Earth Report which focuses on the killing of the Albatross by long fishing lines every week. The film investigates the future of these iconic seabirds, and the inexpensive fishing methods that can halt their destruction
 
Cold Coral Deep (22 min; dvd; English)
From the series Earth Report, the film investigates the incredible diversity of wildlife harbored by the deep- sea cold coral reefs

A programme on Ismat Chughtai – panel discussion and readings
 
Speakers: Ms Geeta Patel; and Dr. Shohini Ghosh
 
Moderator: Ms Urvashi Butalia

Drugs – Patented, Branded and Generic: What is In a Name?
Keynote speaker: Dr. Naresh Gupta, Director-Professor, Maulana Azad Medical College & Associated Lok Nayak & G.B. Pant Hospitals and Chairman, Advisory Group, Consumers India
 
Panelists: Dr. S.K. Gupta, National Adviser, Pharmacovigilance, Govt. of India and Professor Emeritus, University of Delhi (former Professor and Head of Department, Pharmacology, AIIMS); Dr. G.N. Singh, Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India; and Dr. Jayashree Gupta, President, Consumers India

Speakers and readers: Dr. Sumanyu Satpathy; Dr. Lavlin Thadani; and Dr. Rumki Basu
 
Chair: Dr. J.P. Das