(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)

Concert presented by Aching Shaiza and Reuben Israel (voice)
Accompanied on the piano by Aching Shaiza, Kyoko Ito

The artists will presented songs from well-known Broadway musicals My Fair Lady; Annie Get Your Gun; Oh! Kay; Carousel; A Little Night Music; All That Jazz; An American in Paris; among others

Contemporary Theatre of India: An Overview by Chaman Ahuja    (New Delhi: National Book Trust, 2012)

Discussants:                 

Shri Rudraprasad Sengupta, Director, Nandikar; Dr Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry, Director, The Company; and Prof. Tripurari Sharma, National School of Drama will discuss Contemporary Theatre of India: An Overview by Chaman Ahuja (New Delhi: National Book Trust, 2012)

Chair: Prof. Mohan Maharashi, Theatre Director

Produced and directed by Satish Jacob who will introduce the film

Screening will be followed by a discussion

Panelists: Sir Mark Tully; Ms. Seema Mustafa; Shri Jehangir Pocha; and Shri Pavan Varma