Symmetries in Nature
Speaker: Prof. R. Rajaraman, Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics, School of Physical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University

Chair: Prof. N. Panchapakesan

Symmetry abounds in nature and renders objects pleasing to the eye. But its importance goes far beyond just making objects attractive. Symmetry offers one of the most powerful tools in the scientific understanding of nature, particularly in physics, but to some extent also in chemistry and biology

First in a new series of lectures being coordinated by Prof. Shobhit Mahajan, University of Delhi on the developments in science and technology together with the excitement of engaging in an intellectual pursuit.  Science and Technology are omnipresent in our lives. Modern medicine, electronic and communication technologies, transportation and a host of other benefits have transformed our lives in ways that could not be even imagined a century ago. Technology is of course what we see all around us- but it is actually the underlying science that makes it all possible

Mushaira - Kavi Sammelan
Poets - Prof. Altaf Ahmad Azmi; Shri Shahid Mahuli; Shri Zamir Azmi; Dr. Noman Anwar; Shri Rajiv Ranjan; and Shri P.N. Pande `Premji'

Hori ke Rang
Sung by Pt. Bholanath Mishra; Anjani Mishra; Ajay Mishra; Sheetla Prasad; and Udey Mishra

Purabi Gayeki
Presented by Sudarshan Mishra

Tridhara of 4 Sarangis, 3 Harmoniums and 2 Tablas in Purabi Baaj

Thumri-Dadra-Kajri
Presented by Pt. Bholanath Mishra

The festival will showcase the arts and craft traditions of three villages in Azamgarh District - Hariharpur which has a heritage of music; Mubarakpur, a weaver's village; and Nizamabad, famous for its beautiful black pottery with silver work. The festival includes performances, exhibitions and live demonstrations. Organised in collaboration with Indian Trust for Rural Heritage and Development

Exhibitions:
Benaras Saris
With live demonstrations by Master weavers of Mubarakpur

Pottery
With live demonstrations of black pottery by potters of Nizamabad

During the exhibition folk musicians and dancers will present recitals throughout the day
Lok Sangeet of the Bhojpuri and Maithili Style
Presented by Ajay Mishra; Yogesh Mishra; Sheetla Mishra; Uday Mishra; Deepraj Mishra; Durgesh Mishra; Vishal Mishra; and Satish Mishra, artists from Hariharpur

Dhobiya Nritya
Traditional folk dance presented by artists from the Dhobi community

At 18:30 in the Auditorium
Purabang Gayeki
Presented by Rajesh and Gitesh Mishra, disciples of Guru Mahesh Prasad Mishra

Taal Yatra
An ensemble of nine tablas

Thumri-Dadra-Kajri
Presented by Pt. Dinanath Mishra

Introduction: Smt Anita Singh

(IIC-Asia Project and Konarak Publishers Pvt. Ltd)
Edited by Prof. Tan Chung, Dr. Zhang Minqiu and Prof. Ravni Thakur

Chief Guest: Shri Jairam Ramesh, Minister for Rural Development

Speakers: Shri Shivshankar Menon, National Security Adviser to PMO; Shri T.C. A. Rangachari, former Indian Ambassador to China; Shri Nalin Surie, former Indian Ambassador to China; Shri Gautam Bambawale, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs; and Prof. Ravni Thakur, Professor of China Studies, Academy of International Studies, JMI

Chair: Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan, Chairperson, IIC-Asia Project

A sequel to the earlier volume "˜Across the Himalayan Gap I: An Indian Quest for Understanding China' edited by Prof. Tan Chung. The present volume introduces to the Indian public the work of Chinese intellectuals on India. It is translated from a Chinese book edited by Prof. Zhang Minqiu, India specialist now retired from the Beijing University

Pran Nevile pays tribute to the immortal singer and superstar

Followed by
Concert
By Bhupinder Singh

An exhibition of photographs
By Mala Mukerjee from Kolkata

Inauguration by Shri Avinash Pasricha on Monday, 1st April 2013 at 6:30 pm

Speaker: Dr. Vibhu Prakash, Principal Scientiste, Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)

Moderator: Dr. Ravi Agarwal, Director, Toxics Link

Dr. T.K. Murthy, legendary Mridangam artist and his disciples will be in conversation with Prof. T.K. V. Subramanian

The programme will include demonstrations by the artists present