Networks: An Integrative Theme in the Natural and Social Sciences

Speaker: Professor Sanjay Jain, Professor of Physics, University of Delhi

 

Chair: Prof. Ajoy Ghatak, former Professor of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

 

Networks underlie some of the most fascinating phenomena around us: life, society, and thought. The study of these networks is part of a new movement in science that respects the essential indivisibility of the complex systems that exhibit these phenomena and attempts to understand them as wholes and not just as the sum of their parts. The talk will give some examples of this --- networks of molecules in living organisms, of species in ecosystems, social and economic networks in societies, neural networks in brains --- and also describe how their study is breaking down barriers between disciplines. An example of how such an approach helps illuminate the origin of life will be discussed 

 

Annapurna: Feeding the World

Discussions, film screenings and music

 

By Dr. Dariusz Leszczynski

 

An expert in biological / health effects of mobile phone radiation and one of the experts of International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) involved in classification of cell phone radiation carcinogenicity. He is also the Chief Editor of 'Frontiers in Radiation and Health' and an Adjunct Professor, Dept. Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Helsinki University, Finland. He is also a member of the Advisory Board of Cellraid.

 

On Monday, 15th September 2014 at 6.30 pm  in Seminar Halls 2 and 3 (Kamaladevi Complex), Main IIC, 40 Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi 110003

 

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Every week, there are media reports in India on the issue of Electromagnetic Radiations from Mobile Transmission Towers and Mobile Phones being harmful to human health and constant exposure to them causing Cancer, etc. We also come across articles presenting a completely different side of the story, which say that there is no conclusive evidence on any harm to health from these Radiations. This creates a lot of confusion in the minds of people as they don't know what to believe. Much more clarity is required on this subject.

 

Due to the mounting concern about the possibility of adverse health effects resulting from exposure to wireless communication devices like cell phones and towers in the World, a Working Group of 31 scientists and experts from 14 countries was formed in 2011 and they met to assess the potential health hazards from exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields. In May 2011, based on the data and studies presented by these scientists, The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO) classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B), based on an increased risk for glioma, a malignant type of brain cancer, associated with wireless phone use.

 

Panelists: Dr. Sudarshan Iyengar, Mr. Pavan Varma, Mr. Niyaz Laiq and Ms Sanchaita Gajapati 

 

Moderator : Shri B G Verghese 

 

Followed by 

Bhajans                                                                                                                                                                                     

 By Radhika Chopra  

       

CANCELLED



Presented by CEVA Drama Repertory Company, Chandigarh and Swangies – traditional folk performers of Haryana

Directed by G.S. Chani

 

Using the conventions of Swang Theatre, the play takes a closer look at the events of the 1857 mutiny and the participation of ordinary people in the first freedom struggle and the role of village women in the struggle

Poetry, Peace and War

By  Prof. Harish Trivedi, University of Delhi

 

Chair: Dr. H K Kaul

Rekha Surya, the youngest shaagird of Begum Akhtar will present a concert of ghazal, dadra and  sufiana kalaam

With the support of Tata Services