Manuscripts and text from the collection of the Library; musical instruments; Tanjore paintings; books; and digitised images

 

Curator: Pradeep Chakravarthy

 

 

 

(Collaboration: Sarasvati Mahal Library, Thanjavur)

 

An exhibition of life-size sculptures of children 

By Christine Margotin, French contemporary artist based in Delhi

 

 

 

The artist explores the concept of childhood and examines what characterizes this stage of life. The exhibition is an invitation to reconnect with our inner child

 

(Collaboration: Seher)

 

 

Ustad Chand Afzal and his group will present an evening of Qawwalis from the Sufi shrines of the city

 

(Collaboration: Seher)

 

Prepared by Babso Kanwar and Pushpesh Pant

 

When Comedy is King: A Festival of Films

 

 

 

Ateetki Parchhaiyan (Reflections on the Mahabharata Saga)

Presented by the Haydn Baryton Trio Budapest – Balázs Kakuk (violoncello, viola da gamba and barytongamba); Jósef Spengler (violin); and András Kaszanyitzky (violoncello)

 

The artists will present a concert of works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Tomasini, Burgsteiner, Naumann, Lidl and others

 

 

Don Quixote and His Epoch

 

Duryodhana Vadham (90 min)

Carnatic Vocal presented by Sikkil C. Gurucharan, grandson of Sikkil Kunjumani, disciple of Shri S. Gnanaskandan

 

Accompanists: V Sanjeev on violin; and Mannarkoil J. Balaji on Mridangam

 

 

Jazz Concert

 

Inauguration of the Festival

 

Seminar on Strengthening and Deepening Cooperation and Strategic Partnership Between India and Africa

Inaugural address: Shri Soli J. Sorabjee, President IIC

 

Speakers: H.E. Mr Hatem Tageldin, Ambassador of Egypt; H.E. Ms. Gennet Zewide, Ambassador of Ethiopia;

H.E. Mr Pius Dunaiski, High Commissioner of Namibia; H. E. Mr France Morule, High Commissioner of South Africa;

H.E. Dr Hassan E. El Talib, Ambassador of Sudan; H. E. Mr Tarek Azouz, Ambassador of Tunisia; Shri Navtej Sarna, Secretary (West) MEA; Prof. Rajen G. Harshe, Visiting Professor of International Relations, South Asian University and former Vice-Chancellor, Allahabad University; Prof. Ajay Dubey, Chairperson, Centre for African Studies, JNU & General Secretary, African Studies Association of India; Shri K. P. Fabian, former Ambassador and Permanent Indian Representative to FAO; Shri Vijay Naik, Consulting Editor, Sakal Group of Newspapers and Convener, Indian Association of Foreign Affairs Correspondents

 

Moderator: Suhas Borker, Editor, CFTV NEWS and Convener, Working Group on Alternative Strategies

 

Former Indian Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Africa and Scholars of African Studies in Delhi University and JNU will participate

 

Director: Sruti Harihara Subramanian

 

Ashvin Rajagopalan, Director, Piramal Art Foundation will introduce the film

 

Screening will be followed by a discussion

 

Film on the noted artist, Krishen Khanna. A Far Afternoon is an attempt to memorialize the artistic process involved in the creation of the eponymous art work