The Sarasvati Mahal Library, which dates from the 16^th century, has a staggering collection of manuscripts, many not found elsewhere in the world. The subjects range from philosophy, music, dance, water divining, medicine, veterinary science, food and astrology

A multi-media solo theatre-dance presentation by Mandakini Trivedi from Mumbai

Based on Kalidasa'a Kumarasambhava, "˜Shiva -Parvati Vivaha' is a multi-media, solo, dance theatre presentation exploring the styles of Bharatanatyam, Mohiniattam and Kathakali through its various characters. A slide show in the traditional Indian schools of painting depicts scenes from the story weaving the presentation together

The Quantum Activist (77 mins; DVD; English)

Director: Dr Amit Goswami

The film tells the story of a man who challenges us to rethink our very notions of existence and reality with a force and scope not felt since Einstein

Dastaan-e-Purani Dilli (105 min)

Conceptualised and directed by Kulsoom Noor Saifullah and Begum Zakia Zaheer

With Syeda Hameed, Ghazala Amin, Shovana Narayan, Farhan Mujib, Rene Singh and Murad Ali

Principal narrator: Begum Zakia Zaheer

The Sacred Word

An illustrated lecture by Farhan Mujib, well-known artist who will speak about the evolution of calligraphy from medieval times to the present

Melodies from Bengali Films of Yesteryears

By Sudip Basu from Kolkata

Rasik Kabi Rabindranath - Shruti Natak

By Jayanta Das from Delhi

Biswa Bina Robe

Based on Tagore's Bharat Tirtha

Dance choreography in Bharatanatyam

By Anita Mallick and her disciples from Kolkata

Rabindra Sangeet

By Jayati Chakraborty from Kolkata

Pancha Kanyar Kahini - Shruti Natak

Based on significant emotions in the life of Ganga, Draupadi, Kunti, Radha and Tagore's Chandara

Presented by Bisaka Mukherjee from Kolkata

Prabhu Amar Priya Amar

Dance drama based on Tagore's Saap Mochan

Presented in Kathak and Manipuri styles

Choreographed by Ashimbandhu Bhattacharya (Kathak); and Guru Bimbavati Devi (Manipuri) and presented by their disciples, Kolkata

Preserve the Future - Conserving India's Wild Heritage: UK Environment Film Fellowship 2006

The Last Dance (10 min; dvd; 2006; English)

Director: Ashima Narain

Film on the rescue of a dancing sloth bear

The Hunted (15 min; dvd; 2007; English)

Director: Jay Mazoomdar

The most effective way of curbing tiger trade is offering the hunters a new way of life

Turtles in a Soup (10 min; dvd; 2008; English)

Director: Kalpana Subramanian

The untold story of a silent crime - the illegal trade of freshwater turtles

The Silenced Witness (10 min; dvd; 2008; English)

Directors: P. Balan & Radha R.

60 per cent of the world's Asian elephants live in India, but their survival is under threat

Diminishing Resources (15 min; dvd; 2007; English)

Directors; Himanshu Malhotra & Sabina Kidwai

The film tries to sensitise audiences to the threats faced by Coral reefs

Once there was a Purple Butterfly (10 min; dvd; 2008; English)

Director: Sonya V. Kapoor

As the small species quietly becomes extinct, the film focuses on the crimes against butterflies

Leopards in the Lurch (15 min; dvd; 2008; English)

Director: Gurmeet Sapal

The film captures the cat's threatening as well as threatened existence in Uttarakhand

Cosmic Implications of Paranormal Research and Interests in the US Military and Intelligence Community

Illustrated presentation by Commander Scott Jones (US Navy Retd.), Director, Peace and Emergency Coalition for Earth and former Director, Laurance Rockerfeller Initiative

Chair: Dr. Come Carpentier de Gourdon

By Chandrani Ghosh and Krishnendu Roy from Kolkata, disciples of Guru Smt Shramila Biswas