An introduction to the work of the upcoming online interactive encyclopedia on arts, cultures and histories of India (broadly South Asia). It is both a resource created by a team of researchers in collaboration with experts and institutions, and a platform for registered users from all over the world to contribute content on areas pertaining to their interests

The presentation by Sahapedia team will demonstrate select web modules and institutional collaborations

An introduction to the work of the upcoming online interactive encyclopedia on arts, cultures and histories of India (broadly South Asia). It is both a resource created by a team of researchers in collaboration with experts and institutions, and a platform for registered users from all over the world to contribute content on areas pertaining to their interests

The presentation by Sahapedia team will demonstrate select web modules and institutional collaborations

An introduction to the work of the upcoming online interactive encyclopedia on arts, cultures and histories of India (broadly South Asia). It is both a resource created by a team of researchers in collaboration with experts and institutions, and a platform for registered users from all over the world to contribute content on areas pertaining to their interests

The presentation by Sahapedia team will demonstrate select web modules and institutional collaborations

G.P. and China
Speakers: Shri S.K. Bhutani, Senior Associate of GP in China; Shri C.V. Ranganathan, former Ambassador to China; and Shri S. Jaishankar, Ambassador to China

Chair: Shri M.K. Rasgotra, former Foreign Secretary

On display will be two panels of photographs of G.P. in various contexts

(59 min; 2011; dvd; English)
Director: Malgorzata Skiba who will introduce the film

Screening will be followed by a discussion

The film tells the forgotten story of Polish artist, Stefan Norblin(1892-1952), who found safe haven in India during WWII and spent six eventful years working for the royal families of Morvi, Ramgarh and Jodhpur. The film is a tribute to the art of the Polish painter and brings back to limelight the fascinating landscape of the Art Deco period in Poland and in India

Exhibition: Handlooms - The Weft of India
Showcasing examples of 10 Indian handloom traditions

On view from 12th to 14th March 2013 in the Annexe Art Gallery & Lecture Room II, 11:00 to 19:00 daily

The seminar and exhibition seek to highlight the causes for the decline and marginalization of India's centuries - old traditions of handloom weaving; and how they can be reclaimed and the handloom sector revitalized

Discussion around the new book by Chandan Sinha (Routledge India)

Discussants: Dr. Jairam Ramesh, Union Minister of Rural Development; and Dr. N.C. Saxena, 

Chair: Dr. Mihir Shah, Member, Planning Commission

(53 min; 2012; dvd; English subtitles)
Directed by Utpal Borpujari who will introduce the screening

Screening will be followed by a discussion

A cinematic journey to a place believed to be the land of sorcerers in the town of Mayong, located 40 km from Guwahati in Assam where the practice of magic - Tantra-Mantra as the locals call it, has been a way of life since time immemorial. Despite its legendary status in Assamese folklore, the place remains largely unknown

Carnatic Vocal Recital
By Isaimamani G. Elangovan

Followed by
Hindustani Flute Recital
By Pt. Ronu Majumdar