Public Service Broadcasting Day - 2025

12 November 2025, 10:30 am
Public Service Broadcasting Day - 2025
Programme Type
Discussions
Venue
C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, IIC main building

Public Service Broadcasting Day - 2025

(Jan Prasaran Divas)

Public Service Broadcasting Day on 12 November commemorates the day Gandhiji made his first and only live broadcast on All India Radio. On this day in 1947 Gandhiji addressed more than 2 lakh refugees at the Kurukshetra Camp from Broadcasting House, New Delhi. Gandhiji held no public office or position in Government and it was truly a public service broadcast. Since 2000, this day has become an occasion to spread awareness about the concepts and values of Public Service Broadcasting in the country.

 

Commemoration at the Gandhi - King Memorial Plaza: 10:30 – 11:00

Followed by Discussion at C.D Deshmukh Auditorium: 11:00 – 12:15

 

Usha Mehta's tryst with freedom on radio: during the Quit India Movement Usha Mehta was arrested on 12 November 1942 and the Underground Radio Transmitter confiscated in Bombay. Ms Basudha Banerji, former Documentary Producer, All India Radio and Shri S.N. Sahu, former Press Secretary to President K. R. Narayanan, relive the moment.

 

Discussion on Public Service Broadcasting: Broadcasting as a public resource

Lead Presentation: Shri Suhas Borker, Mediaperson and Convener, Jan Prasar

 

(Collaboration: Jan Prasar)

VACANCY - Senior / Junior Research Fellow

VACANCY - Senior / Junior Research Fellow
Start Date
02 November 2025, 12:00 pm
End Date
17 November 2025, 06:00 pm
VACANCY

Bharat Ki Soch – Foundation, a think tank promoted by ITC, is committed to protecting national heritage, art & culture, revitalizing the insights of Indian wisdom and applying them to contemporary policy challenges and governance frameworks, is desirous of supporting research in the following areas:

  1. Governance

  2. Economy, Commerce & Taxation

  3. Health, Nutrition and Wellbeing

  4. Agriculture and Food Security

  5. Environment and Sustainability

  6. National Security

To this end, Bharat ki Soch invites applications for the positions below:

Senior Research Fellow

Junior Research Fellow

 

Responsibilities and qualifications are outlined overleaf. Interested candidates may get in touch with Ms Swati Srivastava De (Bharat ki Soch Foundation), at contact@bharatkisoch.com cell no. 8130617576. Last date of receiving the application is 17th November 2025.

 

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Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

 

Location: New Delhi, India

Responsibilities: Research, Publication and Outreach on any two of the following themes: 

Governance/Economy & Commerce/Health, Nutrition and Wellbeing/Agriculture and Food Security/

Environment and Sustainability/National Security 

The Fellow is expected to explore the areas above by consulting texts representative of the diversity of South Asian knowledge traditions, and outlining how the insights from early times might be relevant to contemporary policy and practice.

Tasks

  • Identify texts that address the themes above 

  • Synthesise existing studies on these to produce a literature review

  • Select and introduce passages for sourcebooks

  • Engage in conversation with experts on these areas, at events or for newsletters/blogs

  • Convene masterclasses and workshops with experts on the areas selected

  • Organize exhibitions, conferences, lectures for public outreach 

Outputs 

  • Overviews (15,000 words) of studies on the areas identified

  • Anthologies with excerpts from texts organised thematically 

  • Translations of unpublished works/chapters from works

  • Conferences, round tables, workshops, exhibitions

Commitment: Full-time, on all official working days 

Qualifications and Skills

  • Essential

    • PhD Degree in History/Political Science/International Relations/Public Policy/Economics/ Development Studies/Environment/Agriculture

    • Competence in reading premodern sources in at least one South Asian language (Sanskrit, Prakrit, Farsi, Tamil…)

    • Excellent written and spoken skills in English or Hindi

    • Three to five years’ work experience 

  • Desirable

    • Experience of university teaching/academic editing/exhibition curation/organising public lectures 

    • Ability to initiate and drive projects

  • Remuneration

  • Commensurate with the industry norms.

 

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Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
 

Location: New Delhi, India

Responsibilities: Research, Publication and Outreach on any two of the following themes: Governance/Economy & Commerce/Health, Nutrition and Wellbeing/Agriculture and Food Security/

Environment and Sustainability/National Security 

The Fellow is expected to explore the areas above by consulting texts representative of the diversity of South Asian knowledge traditions, and outlining how the insights from early times might be relevant to contemporary policy and practice.

Tasks

  • Create databases of studies on the areas above, of scholars working on these, and of potential institutional collaborators

  • Draft translations into Hindi and English for sourcebooks on the areas above

  • Contribute to selecting content for exhibitions and drafting interpretive material

  • Design social media posts and foster online communities

Outputs 

  • Overviews (15,000 words) of studies on the areas identified

  • Anthologies with excerpts from texts organised thematically 

  • Translations of unpublished works/chapters from works

  • Conferences, round tables, workshops, exhibitions

Commitment: Full-time, on all official working days 

Qualifications and Skills

  • Essential

    • Masters degree in History/Political Science/International Relations/Public Policy/Economics/ Development Studies/Environment/Agriculture

    • Competence in reading premodern sources in at least one South Asian language (Sanskrit, Prakrit, Farsi, Tamil…)

    • Excellent written and spoken skills in English or Hindi

    • One to two years’ work experience

  • Desirable

    • Creating content for social media

    • Video editing software, Canva

  • Remuneration

  • Commensurate with the industry norms.

 

Kutiyattam Performance: ‘Kamadahanam’

14 November 2025, 06:00 pm
Kutiyattam Performance: ‘Kamadahanam’
Programme Type
Cultural
Venue
C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, IIC main building

The scene of the burning of Kamadeva by Siva, with verses from Kalidasa’s  Kumarasambhavam. Presented by Margi Madhu, son and disciple of Guru Moozhikkulam Kochukuttan Chakyar, who was the torch bearer of the Ammannoor style of acting with artists of Nepathya – Centre for Excellence in Kutiyattam

Kutiyattam is one of India’s oldest living theatrical traditions. In 2003, it was proclaimed Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

17 November 2025, 06:00 pm
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Programme Type
Discussions
Venue
Conference Room II, IIC main building

Birds in flight

Translated by Rashmi Govind (Penguin, 2025)

Discussants: Prof. Sukrita Paul, Guest Editor, Indian Literature, Poet, Academic & Critic; Chandana Dutta, Author, Editor, and Translator; Anisur Rahman, Former Professor, Department of English, JMI; Rashmi Govind, translator of the book

Moderator: Moutushi Mukherjee, Commissioning Editor, Penguin Random House

 

 

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

19 November 2025, 06:00 pm
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Programme Type
Discussions
Venue
C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, IIC main building

A Billion Butterflies: A life in Climate and Chaos Theory

By Dr Jagadish Shukla (St Martins Press, 2025)

Discussants: Sh. Shyam Saran, President, IIC; Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Former Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission of India; Ajit Seth, Former Cabinet Secretary; Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary to Government of India Ministry of Earth Sciences; Dr. Jagadish Shukla, Author of the book

The Ukraine War

06 November 2025, 06:00 pm
The Ukraine War
Programme Type
Discussions
Venue
Conference Room I, IIC main building

The war that started in February 2022 shows no clear sign of ending despite the enormously huge number of civilian and military casualties . NATO has pumped in a considerable amount of weapons , not to mention the financial support. President Trump has reversed Biden's policy of total support to Ukraine and has held talks with Putin, to the chagrin of the Europeans.Are there any prospects for an early end to this unfolding tragedy? These and related issues will be discussed.

Speaker: Ambassador Gitesh Sarma, former Ambassador to Ukraine and former Secretary (West), MEA.

Chair: Ambassador K P Fabian, Professor, Symbiosis, and World Peace University, Pune.

A Concert by Young Musicians of the Vladimir Spivakov International Charity Foundation

03 November 2025, 07:00 pm
A Concert by Young Musicians of the Vladimir Spivakov International Charity Foundation
Programme Type
Cultural
Venue
C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, IIC main building

Featuring Snezhana Zagorodnyaya (bassoon) and Zakhar Atamanenko (piano), two gifted scholarship recipients and laureates of major international competitions. Both have performed with leading orchestras across Russia and the CIS, and participated in renowned programmes such as Sirius, Artek, and Moscow Meets Friends.

(Collaboration: Russian Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Russian Federation in India)

Hindustani Vocal Recital

29 November 2025, 06:00 pm
Hindustani Vocal Recital
Programme Type
Cultural
Venue
C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, IIC main building

By Shatavisha Mukherjee from Kolkata, disciple of Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar

Accompanists: Durjay Bhaumik (tabla); Vinay Mishra (harmonium)

(Collaboration: ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata)

MUSIC APPRECIATION PROMOTION

28 November 2025, 06:30 pm
MUSIC APPRECIATION PROMOTION
Programme Type
Discussions
Venue
Annexe Lecture Room II, IIC Annexe

The Classical Compositions of Hazrat Amir Khusrau

An illustrated presentation by Madhumita Ray

A presentation of noted classical compositions created by the Sufi saint known primarily as the father of Kheyal and Qawwali, Hazrat Amir Khusrau. This lecture based on rare ragas will demonstrate his works based on some recordings by eminent artists.

Madhumita Ray is an eminent Hindustani Classical (Khayal) and semi classical (Thumri-Dadra) vocalist performing and teaching nationally and internationally for over 30 years.

Beyond Grace: A journey of Dance,Peace, Voice and Womanhood

28 November 2025, 06:30 pm
Beyond Grace: A journey of Dance,Peace, Voice and Womanhood
Programme Type
Cultural
Venue
C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, IIC main building

A unique performance and reflective talk that explores the profound connections between art, peace, and womanhood. Through her innovative choreographies, music, and narratives, Vijayalakshmi traces her journey as a dancer while honouring the artistic legacy of her mother, and Guru Bharati Shivaji.

Vijayalakshmi is an internationally acclaimed exponent of Mohiniyattam. Daughter and disciple of Bharati Shivaji. A recipient of several prestigious awards, including from the Kerala Sangeet Natak Academy and the Regents Lecturer from UCLA. She has performed in India and the world, sponsored by The Government of India, including the Bolshoi Theatre, the Edinburgh International Festival and the Lincoln Centre. Her prominent productions include Unniarcha, inspired from Kalaripayattu; Swan Lake, etc.

(Collaboration: The Raza Foundation and WISCOMP)