An exhibition of photographs of rare albumin prints from 1850 and images by contemporary photographers - Dinesh Khanna, Dileep Prakash, Mahesh Bhat and Sandip Biswas

Curator: Aditya Arya

Opening on Wednesday, 17th April 2013 at 18.30

Universe: Its History and Mysteries

Speaker: Prof. T Padmanabhan, Distinguished Professor and Dean, Core Academic Programmes, IUCAA, Pune

Second in a new series of lectures being coordinated by Prof. Shobhit Mahajan, University of Delhi on the developments in science and technology together with the excitement of engaging in an intellectual pursuit.  Science and Technology are omnipresent in our lives. Modern medicine, electronic and communication technologies, transportation and a host of other benefits have transformed our lives in ways that could not be even imagined a century ago. Technology is of course what we see all around us- but it is actually the underlying science that makes it all possible

(58 min; 2013; dvd; Punjabi with English subtitles)
Directed by Meera Dewan who will introduce the film
Producer: Films Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

At a time of India's widespread hunger and nutritional crisis, the film recalls Punjab's rich, living tradition of food sharing at "langars" or community kitchens in remote communities

Screening will be followed by a discussion on
Role of Community Kitchens in Eliminating Hunger
Speakers: Dr. Vandana Shiva; Shri Harsh Mander; Sant Baba Saroop Singh ji, Solakhian, Punjab; and Shri V.S.Kundu, Chief Producer, Films Division

(30 min; 2013; dvd; English)

Keshav Malik - The Truth of Art
(30 min; 2013; dvd; English)
Films by Sangeeta Gupta who will introduce the screening

Screening will be followed by a discussion

The documentaries reflect on the life and work of the noted poet and art critic, Keshav Malik. The film includes interviews with eminent painters, poets, scholars and savants in the field of culture speak about their views on his life, work and factors that have shaped his unique personality

World Dance Day 2013: 27^th & 28^th April 2013

Young Dancers Festival

Bharatanatyam Recital

By Aditi Balasubramanian, disciple of Geet Chandran

Followed by

Sattriya Recital

By Anwesa Mahanta, disciple of Bayanacharya Ghanakanta Bora

3.00 pm and 6.30 pm

World Dance Day 2013: 27^th & 28^th April 2013

Organised in collaboration with Natya Vriksha; UNESCO; Ministry of Culture; SNA Kudiattam Centre, Thrissur

Young Dancers Festival

Kutiyattam

Presented by Kalamandalam Sangeeth Chakyar (as Ravana)

Followed by

Kathak Recital

By Swati Sinha, disciple of Pt. Rajendra Gangani

Illustrated lecture by Shri Nizamuddin Taher, Superintending Archaeologist, Bhopal Circle, Archaeological Survey of India

Chair: Dr. R.C. Agarwal

The programme will include screening of a documentary film
Mystery of Queen Ketevan, the Search Continues (15 min; dvd; English)