Jashn-e-Zindabad

15 February 2014, 05:30 am
Jashn-e-Zindabad
Programme Type
Cultural

An evening of music, art and poetry to commemorate the victories of various people's movements and their contribution to social justice and equity in the last three decades

 

Artists: Nageen Tanvir; Manu-Nadeem (Dastangoi); Sanjay Rajoura (Stand-up comedy artist); Tritha (Space/Tritha Electric); and cultural troupes from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha

Time, Space, Direction - Diversities in Cognitive Approach

15 February 2014, 05:30 am
Time, Space, Direction - Diversities in Cognitive Approach

A cartographic exhibition of the Indian Ocean region and the subcontinent, using digital prints of rare and unique maps and charts, along with artefacts, and interactive digital exhibits

 

Curator: Dr. Lotika Varadarajan

 

Opening on Saturday, 15th February 2014 at 16:00

INDIAN ARCHAEOLOGY

14 February 2014, 05:30 am
INDIAN ARCHAEOLOGY
Programme Type
Talks

Jaisalmer Fort: Conservation and Other Issues

Illustrated lecture by Shri Vasant Swarnkar, Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India

From Geeta Roy to Geeta Dutt

14 February 2014, 05:30 am
From Geeta Roy to Geeta Dutt
Programme Type
Cultural

Pran Nevile pays tribute to the legendary singer

 

Followed by a Concert of her memorable melodies

Presented by Anjuman Saxena

Poetry Reading

13 February 2014, 05:30 am
Poetry Reading
Programme Type
Cultural

By Saleem Peeradina, well-known Indian English poet

 

Chair: Shri Jatin Das

FILMS ON SPIRITUALITY AND FAITH

13 February 2014, 05:30 am
FILMS ON SPIRITUALITY AND FAITH

Raw Faith: Love"¦Even if it Takes a Lifetime (USA)

(92 min; 2010; dvd; English)

Director: Wm. Peter Wiedensmith

 

Recipient of the Human Spirit Award, Nashville Film Festival

 

Raw Faith is an intimate and revealing documentary that follows two years in the private life of Marilyn Sewell, an outspoken and socially progressive Unitarian minister who has re-energized her Portland community. While serving a community that relies on her for wisdom and advice (on both personal and ethical issues), Marilyn struggles quietly with decisions about her own future. As her life unfolds in front of the camera (in real time), she shares her journey with remarkable candour, humour and increasing wisdom, ultimately leading her to an unexpected revelation of faith and love in all its guises

Batik Rain

13 February 2014, 05:30 am
Batik Rain
Programme Type
Talks

Talk on the new book by Ashwini Devare, Singapore based writer and former BBC correspondent. The book is a collection of short stories that explores and unravels the complexities that layer Indians in foreign lands, and journey through locales of Bali, Siem Reap and Pune to Washington DC

 

Followed by a discussion

"I Shall Hear the Nightingale"

12 February 2014, 05:30 am
"I Shall Hear the Nightingale"
Programme Type
Cultural

Readings by Afsana Murad

 

Afsana Murad will read from the finest of Urdu poetry selected and transliterated by Sardar Khushwant Singh and Kamna Prasad with relevant excerpts from his book Delhi. The poets include Meer Taqi Mir, Mohammed Rafi Sauda, Bahadur Shah Zafar, Sheikh Ibrahim Zauq, Mriza Ghalib, Momin Khan Momin, Mirza Khan Dagh Dehlvi, Akbar Hussain Akbar Allahabadi, Shaad Azimbadi, Mohammed Iqbal, Firaq Gorakhpuri and Faiz Ahmed Faiz