Nangna Kappa Pakchade (Tears of a Woman; Manipur)
(74 min; 2013; dvd; English subtitles)
Directed by Dr. Mokhonmani Mongsaba who will introduce the film
Screening will be followed by a discussion
The story of Nungsithoi a simple village girl who files a case against her common law husband, Ibomcha who has abandoned her and their child. In court and under oath, Ibomcha denies any relationship and Nungsithoi loses heart. But her lawyer's steadfast support gives Nungsithoi the courage to carry on
Concert - Guitar and Viola de Gamba
Portuguese guitar solo by Hugo Reis; and duet with Filipa Meneses on Viola de Gamba
Works by Pedro Caldeira Cabral; Carlos Paredes; Carlos Seixas, Jorge Tuna; and Afonsa Correia Leite
Concert - Guitar and Viola de Gamba
Nangna Kappa Pakchade (Tears of a Woman; Manipur)
Nangna Kappa Pakchade (Tears of a Woman; Manipur)
Coded Elegance
Photographs by Pablo Bartholomew
Part of a series that explores Bartholomew's journey and interaction with the tribes and peoples of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland - diverse communities with as many as 50 different languages - and the preservation of their traditional culture articulated through their dress, rituals and rites of passage
Landscapes of Lions in India
An exhibition of photographs by N. Shiva Kumar, Sharad Khanna and Coomaar N. Carthik
Opening on Monday, 30th September 2013 at 18.30
Exhibition that looks at not just the lions, but also the rich biodiversity and other denizens in the jungles at Gir
As part of this exhibition, there will be a talk on 5th October 2013 at 6.30 pm in Conference Room-I
Asiatic Lions: Their Present and Promised Homeland
Illustrated lecture by Sharad Khanna, with Dr. Faiyaz A. Khudsar, Scientist-in-Charge, Yamuna Biodiversity Park, N.Shiva Kumar, and Coomaar N. Carthik, wildlife enthusiasts and freelance photographers
The Gir Forest National park also known as Sasan-Gir is home to the last surviving Asiatic lions in the world, numbering at just under 410. The Asiatic lions are biologically different species from their African cousins. The exhibition looks at not just the lion but also the rich bio diversity of Gir and other other animals found there
To Mark Gandhi Jayanti and International Day of Non-Violence
An Evening of Music - Songsof Harmony
By Sonam Kalra and the Sufi `Gospel Project'
Guest of Honour Dr. B.G. Verghese
Where is India's Public Service Broadcaster Prasar Bharati Headed?
To Mark the 23rd Anniversary of Prasar Bharati Act
Discussion on Where is India's Public Service Broadcaster Prasar Bharati Headed?
Panelists: Shri Jawhar Sircar, CEO, Prasar Bharati; Dr. M.N. Buch, Chairman, National Centre for Human Settlements and Environment, Bhopal; Shri Om Thanvi, Chief Editor, Jansatta; and Dr. Hemant Joshi, Professor, Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
Chair: Shri Suhas Borker
