Lost Culinary Gems: The Bania Repertoire
An interactive panel discussion with members of the distinguished Bania families of Delhi
Followed by wedding and childbirth songs, a Bania tradition by “Misrani” women and an audiovisual presentation on Ugrasen ki Baoli and the old Havelis
The Bania or the Vaishaya, representing the trading community have contributed a great deal to shape the unique identity of Delhi. Descendants of Maharaja Agrasen, the forefather to the Agarwal community, they find mention in the Epic Mahabharata and their presence is registered in historical chronicles and travelers accounts till modern times. Seths translated as noble rich conscious of their social obligations have built temples, dharmashalas and step wells such as Ugrasen ki Baoli in the heart of Delhi's Connaught Place, endowed educational institutions, patronised arts and provided succor to the needy in turbulent times. The idea is to explore their fascinating history through shared memories and traditions related to food
What is worth remarking is that the Bania are not a monolithic community. This segment of population comprises many colourful strands - Agarwal, Goel, Gupta, Mittal and Jain immigrants thousands of years ago from the kingdom/District of Agroha all sharing the code of strict vegetarian meals proudly maintain the primacy of their clan or kinship legacy
This is the first in a series of curated programmes and meals by Dr. Pushpesh Pant and Ms Babso Kanwar, exploring the various communities that have shaped the cultural identity of the Capital, much like the secret spices in a master dish, each one bringing in it's own distinctive aroma and taste
The dinners are open to members of IIC and will showcase a representative selection of the lost gems - family recipes that go beyond the clichés
Followed by wedding and childbirth songs, a Bania tradition by “Misrani” women and an audiovisual presentation on Ugrasen ki Baoli and the old Havelis
The Bania or the Vaishaya, representing the trading community have contributed a great deal to shape the unique identity of Delhi. Descendants of Maharaja Agrasen, the forefather to the Agarwal community, they find mention in the Epic Mahabharata and their presence is registered in historical chronicles and travelers accounts till modern times. Seths translated as noble rich conscious of their social obligations have built temples, dharmashalas and step wells such as Ugrasen ki Baoli in the heart of Delhi's Connaught Place, endowed educational institutions, patronised arts and provided succor to the needy in turbulent times. The idea is to explore their fascinating history through shared memories and traditions related to food
What is worth remarking is that the Bania are not a monolithic community. This segment of population comprises many colourful strands - Agarwal, Goel, Gupta, Mittal and Jain immigrants thousands of years ago from the kingdom/District of Agroha all sharing the code of strict vegetarian meals proudly maintain the primacy of their clan or kinship legacy
This is the first in a series of curated programmes and meals by Dr. Pushpesh Pant and Ms Babso Kanwar, exploring the various communities that have shaped the cultural identity of the Capital, much like the secret spices in a master dish, each one bringing in it's own distinctive aroma and taste
The dinners are open to members of IIC and will showcase a representative selection of the lost gems - family recipes that go beyond the clichés
Hockey in My Blood (52 min; 2015; HD; English & Kodava with subtitles)
A film by Sandhya Kumar who will introduce the film
Screening will be followed by a discussion
Hockey in My blood is a film about hockey in Coorg, told through the story of the Kodava Hockey Festival, the world’s largest hockey tournament played between the families of Coorg in the coffee hills of South India. Hockey, once India’s pride, has been on the steady path of decline. From a dead certain Olympic gold medal discipline just a few decades ago, these days the national team struggles to qualify for major tournaments. Given this scenario, for one region to continue to be so passionate about the game is a story in itself. But how the Kodavas have used the sport as a social glue to keep their community together is uniquely another
Screening will be followed by a discussion
Hockey in My blood is a film about hockey in Coorg, told through the story of the Kodava Hockey Festival, the world’s largest hockey tournament played between the families of Coorg in the coffee hills of South India. Hockey, once India’s pride, has been on the steady path of decline. From a dead certain Olympic gold medal discipline just a few decades ago, these days the national team struggles to qualify for major tournaments. Given this scenario, for one region to continue to be so passionate about the game is a story in itself. But how the Kodavas have used the sport as a social glue to keep their community together is uniquely another
Markandeya Purana
CANCELLED
Illustrations by Yatindra Kumar from Delhi
Preview on Thursday, 2nd July 2015 at 18:30
Illustrations by Yatindra Kumar from Delhi
Preview on Thursday, 2nd July 2015 at 18:30
Kuchipudi Recital
By Ayana Mukherjee from Delhi, disciple of Guru Jayarama Rao
To Celebrate the 80th Birth Anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Exhibition and panel discussion
The World of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Understanding his vision, celebrating his contribution and the road ahead
An exhibition of photographs, thanka paintings, films and books
Inauguration on Tuesday, 30th June 2015 at 18:30 by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan, Chairperson IIC Asia Project
On Saturday, 4 July 2015 panel discussion in the Multipurpose Hall, Kamaladevi Complex from 15:00 to 17:00 on
Nalanda Tradition – Science of Mind
Speaker: Geshe Dorjee Damdul
Interfaith Dialogue and Harmony
Speaker: Shri Lalit Mansingh
Leadership and Vision
Speaker: Shri Shiv Shankar Menon
Secular Ethics and Human Values
Speaker: Shri Arun Shourie
Chair: Shri Shyam Saran
The World of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Understanding his vision, celebrating his contribution and the road ahead
An exhibition of photographs, thanka paintings, films and books
Inauguration on Tuesday, 30th June 2015 at 18:30 by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan, Chairperson IIC Asia Project
On Saturday, 4 July 2015 panel discussion in the Multipurpose Hall, Kamaladevi Complex from 15:00 to 17:00 on
Nalanda Tradition – Science of Mind
Speaker: Geshe Dorjee Damdul
Interfaith Dialogue and Harmony
Speaker: Shri Lalit Mansingh
Leadership and Vision
Speaker: Shri Shiv Shankar Menon
Secular Ethics and Human Values
Speaker: Shri Arun Shourie
Chair: Shri Shyam Saran
Beyond Bali: From Temples to Jungles in Surprising Indonesia
Illustrated lecture by AshaRani Mathur on her recent travels
Chair: Shri Deb Mukharji
AshaRani Mathur has been a professional in fields as diverse as marketing, publishing and music. She has decades of experience as an editor of inflight magazines, books and art catalogues; worked with the Government as a consultant for the Festivals of India; been a music producer and is herself a writer
Chair: Shri Deb Mukharji
AshaRani Mathur has been a professional in fields as diverse as marketing, publishing and music. She has decades of experience as an editor of inflight magazines, books and art catalogues; worked with the Government as a consultant for the Festivals of India; been a music producer and is herself a writer
DELHI AT ELEVEN
Delhi at Eleven (82 min; 2013; dvd; English subtitles)
Produced by David MacDougall who will introduce the screening
Screening will be followed by a discussion
The film presents the work of four young filmmakers of New Delhi who took part in a video workshop at the CIE Experimental Basic School, a government primary school in 2012. Each of the filmmakers was eleven years old. Original and thought – provoking, their films offer a unique and special perspective on Indian family and working life. The workshop was coordinated by David MacDougall as part of the Childhood and Modernity Project. The four films are:
My Lovely General Store (15 min)
By Ravi Shivhare
Ravi explores the day-to-day workings of a small general store near where he lives
Why Not A Girl? (16 min)
By Anshu Singh
In this film Anshu documents the oppression that many girls experience in their family life and the favoritism that is shown to boys
My Funny Film (16 min)
By Aniket Kumar Kashyap
Aniket’s film is a high-spirited, kaleidoscopic view of his friends and family
Children at Home (29 min)
By Shikha Kumar Dalsus
The film gives an inside view of the daily rituals, work, study, and play of children in an extended family
Produced by David MacDougall who will introduce the screening
Screening will be followed by a discussion
The film presents the work of four young filmmakers of New Delhi who took part in a video workshop at the CIE Experimental Basic School, a government primary school in 2012. Each of the filmmakers was eleven years old. Original and thought – provoking, their films offer a unique and special perspective on Indian family and working life. The workshop was coordinated by David MacDougall as part of the Childhood and Modernity Project. The four films are:
My Lovely General Store (15 min)
By Ravi Shivhare
Ravi explores the day-to-day workings of a small general store near where he lives
Why Not A Girl? (16 min)
By Anshu Singh
In this film Anshu documents the oppression that many girls experience in their family life and the favoritism that is shown to boys
My Funny Film (16 min)
By Aniket Kumar Kashyap
Aniket’s film is a high-spirited, kaleidoscopic view of his friends and family
Children at Home (29 min)
By Shikha Kumar Dalsus
The film gives an inside view of the daily rituals, work, study, and play of children in an extended family
panel discussion
Secular Ethics and Human Values
Speaker: Shri Arun Shourie
Interfaith Dialogue and Harmony
Speaker: Shri Lalit Mansingh
Leadership and Vision
Speaker: Shri Shiv Shankar Menon
Nalanda Tradition – Science of Mind
Speaker: Geshe Dorjee Damdul
Speaker: Shri Arun Shourie
Interfaith Dialogue and Harmony
Speaker: Shri Lalit Mansingh
Leadership and Vision
Speaker: Shri Shiv Shankar Menon
Nalanda Tradition – Science of Mind
Speaker: Geshe Dorjee Damdul
To Celebrate the 80th Birth Anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Exhibition and panel discussion
The World of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Understanding his vision, celebrating his contribution and the road ahead
An exhibition of photographs of His Holiness the Dalai Lama by Raghu Rai; and young professional Tibetan photographers
Books authored by His Holiness the Dalai Lama over the years
Photographs of important events in the life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama from the Office of the Bureau
Opening on Tuesday, 30th June 2015 at 18:30
On Saturday, 4 July 2015 panel discussion in the Multipurpose Hall, Kamaladevi Complex from 15:00 to 18:00 on
Secular Ethics and Human Values
Speaker: Shri Arun Shourie
Interfaith Dialogue and Harmony
Speaker: Shri Lalit Mansingh
Leadership and Vision
Speaker: Shri Shiv Shankar Menon
Nalanda Tradition – Science of Mind
Speaker: Geshe Dorjee Damdul
The World of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Understanding his vision, celebrating his contribution and the road ahead
An exhibition of photographs of His Holiness the Dalai Lama by Raghu Rai; and young professional Tibetan photographers
Books authored by His Holiness the Dalai Lama over the years
Photographs of important events in the life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama from the Office of the Bureau
Opening on Tuesday, 30th June 2015 at 18:30
On Saturday, 4 July 2015 panel discussion in the Multipurpose Hall, Kamaladevi Complex from 15:00 to 18:00 on
Secular Ethics and Human Values
Speaker: Shri Arun Shourie
Interfaith Dialogue and Harmony
Speaker: Shri Lalit Mansingh
Leadership and Vision
Speaker: Shri Shiv Shankar Menon
Nalanda Tradition – Science of Mind
Speaker: Geshe Dorjee Damdul
Beyond Bali: From Temples to Jungles in Surprising Indonesia
Illustrated lecture by AshaRani Mathur on her recent travels
Chair: Shri Deb Mukharji
AshaRani Mathur has been a professional in fields as diverse as marketing, publishing and music. She has decades of experience as an editor of inflight magazines, books and art catalogues; worked with the Government as a consultant for the Festivals of India; been a music producer and is herself a writer
Chair: Shri Deb Mukharji
AshaRani Mathur has been a professional in fields as diverse as marketing, publishing and music. She has decades of experience as an editor of inflight magazines, books and art catalogues; worked with the Government as a consultant for the Festivals of India; been a music producer and is herself a writer