Tragedy in Uttarakhand: A Homage to the Victims

02 September 2013, 05:30 am
Tragedy in Uttarakhand: A Homage to the Victims
Programme Type
Cultural
Readings by Ganga Prasad Vimal; H.K. Kaul; Laxmi Shanker Bajpai; Lavlin Thadani; Mandira Ghosh; and othersChair: Shri Jagmohan, former Cabinet Minister, Govt. of India

Hai Akhtari: Remembering Begum Akhtar

02 September 2013, 05:30 am
Hai Akhtari: Remembering Begum Akhtar
Hai Akhtari: Remembering Begum Akhtar(27 min; dvd; English subtitles)Scripted and directed by S. Kalidas who will introduce the film Screening will be followed by a discussion with Smt Shanti Hiranand; and Dr. Saleem KidwaiChair: Smt Malavika Singh Hai Akhtari was the cry of Hashmat, a love-crazed tramp of Hazratganj in old Lucknow. Like his anguished and wayward wanderings, this film too, meanders through the legend of Begum Akhtar, easily the most celebrated singer of ghazal and thumri-daadra in 20th century India

The Art of Jamini Roy

30 August 2013, 05:30 am
The Art of Jamini Roy

(55 min; dvd; 2013; English)
Director: Debabrata Roy

Film about the artist and his work with rare archival footage

What is Your Bhasha?

30 August 2013, 05:30 am
What is Your Bhasha?
Programme Type
Discussions

Panelists: Dr. Shobha Satynath, Associate Professor, Dept. of Linguistics, Arts Faculty, University of Delhi; Shri Subir Shukla, Principal Coordinator, IGNUS-ERG who works on improving quality of education systems; and Shri Amit Kaushik, Educational administrator

Moderator: Smt Sharada Jain, Researcher & trainer, Director, Sandhan

Organised as part of Jumpstart: Speaking in Tongues 2013. The discussion will focus on language learning among children and the role that literature does and can play in the process

Archaeological Excavations at Vaishali: Raja - Vishal-ka-Garh and Kolhua

29 August 2013, 05:30 am
Archaeological Excavations at Vaishali: Raja - Vishal-ka-Garh and Kolhua
Programme Type
Talks

Illustrated lecture by Dr. S.K. Manjul, Superintending Archaeologist. Archaeological Survey of India

Chair: Dr. B.R. Mani, Assistant Director-General, Archaeological Survey of India

The ancient city of Vaishali in North Bihar is closely associated with the Buddha and Mahavira. Excavations have revealed a cultural occupation from 8th century BC to Post Gupta period and includes remarkable structures and the town planning of the ancient city

Mayabazaar (The Rhythm of Absence; Bengali)

29 August 2013, 05:30 am
Mayabazaar (The Rhythm of Absence; Bengali)

(120 min; 2012; dvd; English subtitles)
Directed by Joydeep Ghosh

An interplay of illusions and reality, the film is based on three short stories - Smriti (memories); Satwa (soul); and Bhavishyat (future)

Radha - Madhav

28 August 2013, 05:30 am
Radha - Madhav
Programme Type
Cultural

Presented by Uma Sharma and troupe

The programme includes screening of a film "Shree-Radha" produced by Uma Sharma

 

Kathak Recital

27 August 2013, 05:30 am
Kathak Recital
Programme Type
Cultural

By Shambhauvi Shukla from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, disciple of Pt. Prem Narayan Guru and Pt. Rajendra Gangani

Hindustani Violin Recital

26 August 2013, 05:30 am
Hindustani Violin Recital
Programme Type
Cultural
By Paromita Mukherjee from Delhi, disciple of Pt. V.G. Jog, Pt. Asish Khan and Smt Ameena Pereira

Diaspora: A Tibetan Perspective

25 August 2013, 05:30 am
Diaspora: A Tibetan Perspective
Programme Type
Talks

Inheritance
With Tenzin Choesang, Legal Consultant with UN Women, New Delhi

An initiative to provide a platform to young Tibetans in exile to present and discuss their ideas and suggestions to stimulate dialogue and improve networks of the vibrant Tibetan diaspora