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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

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

Film about the artist and his work with rare archival footage

What is Your Bhasha?

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

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)

(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

Presented by Uma Sharma and troupe

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

 

Kathak Recital

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

Hindustani Violin Recital

By Paromita Mukherjee from Delhi, disciple of Pt. V.G. Jog, Pt. Asish Khan and Smt Ameena Pereira

Diaspora: A Tibetan Perspective

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

Padmapani Lecture 2013

Tibetan Buddhist Calendar and Astronomical Science
Speaker: Mr. Sonam Morup, an Engineer by profession who has been actively engaged in study and research work related to Buddhism and science and on Buddhist history of India and Tibet
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