This conference on the Buddhist philosopher Atīśa Dīpaṃkara will explore his roles as scholar, reformer and spiritual leader. Born in present-day Bangladesh c. 982, Atīśa travelled to Southeast Asia to study from Guru Serlingpa/Dharmakirti. As Abbot of Vikramshila, he was invited to Tibet to teach Buddhadharma. Practitioners and academics will speak of Atīśa’s life, and of how he contributed to our understanding of mindfulness and the guru-shishya relationship

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(Organised by IIC- International Research Division in collaboration with the Centre for Escalation of Peace, Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Ritinjali and Pallavan Learning Centre)

By Uditha Devapriya

The talk explores the multifaceted legacy of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated writer, critic, and thinker. Examining how Wickramasinghe — through his novels, essays, and cultural writings — became a bridge between indigenous traditions and modern thought.

Uditha Devapriya is a Sri Lankan researcher, author, and analyst whose work spans culture, politics, and international relations. A former Chief Analyst at Factum think tank and IVLP fellow, he writes extensively on South Asian art, history, and geopolitics

Flute Recital

By Saurabh Banaudha from Lucknow, son & disciple of Guru Late Pt. Niranjan Prasad

Accompanist: Daksh Makwana (Tabla)

At 18.30

Hindustani Vocal Recital

By Debraj Gupta from Kolkata, disciple of Pt. Pt Aniruddha Bhattacharya,

Accompanist: Subrata Dandapat (Tabla)

Duration: (50 min;2010; English)

(Collaboration: Raza Foundation)

An international conference bringing together eminent historians from Portugal and India to examine the multifaceted Indo-Portuguese encounters through history — from early modern exchanges to intellectual and cultural networks.

Speakers: João Paulo Oliveira e Costa (NOVA University Lisbon), Ernestine Carreira (Aix-Marseille University), Lakshmi Subramanian (BITS Pilani), Syed Ali Nadeem Rezavi (Aligarh Muslim University), Anirudh Deshpande, Amar Farooqui and Farhat Hassan (University of Delhi), and Najaf Haider (Jawaharlal Nehru University).

(Collaboration: Embassy of Portugal, Cultural Centre)

Duration:  49-minutes film ; Offered by Sri Aurobindo Ashram – Delhi Branch

Sri Aurobindo (1872–1950) was a seer, thinker, poet, and patriot who presented a rational vision of spirituality that harmonizes science and inner growth. He guided individuals toward a meaningful life without renunciation or ritual, embodying a rare synthesis of the East and the West.

The film captures his remarkable life, teachings, and vision of human unity in under an hour.

A discussion with the scriptwriter, Dr. Ramesh Bijlani, will follow the screening.

(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness the Dalai Lama)

Odissi Recital

By Khyati Rawat from Noida, disciple of Guru (Dr.) Jyoti Shrivastava

At 18.30

Mohiniattyam Recital

By Vishnupriya Marar from Delhi, disciple of Guru (Dr.) Neena Prasad

Conceptualized by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Talk and Workshop from 10:00 to 13:00

Managing Our Weight - what can we do?

The talk will be about weight control. Benefits of controlling weight include prevention of Diabetes and if already with Diabetes.

By Dr Pooja Tiwari, Assistant Prof., Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences (CAPFIMS)

Followed by Screening for diabetes risk including weight, height, and waist check, random blood sugar testing and counselling by Dietician.

(Strictly for IIC members & staff members only)

At 16:00

A short talk on Lighten up for Sugar Control: How Weight Management Transforms Diabetes?

By Prof. S.V. Madhu, Director Professor, Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, UCMS & GTB Hospital, Delhi.

Obesity is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, with nearly 90% of people with the condition being overweight or obese. Managing obesity through weight loss with lifestyle changes, medication, or surgery is crucial for preventing or treating type 2 diabetes and improving blood sugar control. Weight management can transform type 2 diabetes by improving glycaemic control, reducing the need for medication, and offering the potential for disease remission.

Followed by Panel Discussion on

Awareness to Action: Controlling Weight to Control Diabetes!

Panelists: Dr. S.V. Madhu Director Professor, Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, UCMS & GTB Hospital, Delhi. Dr. Nitish Naik, Prof. of Cardiology, AIIMS, New Delhi. Dr. Yashdeep Gupta, Addl. Prof. of Endocrinology & Metabolism, AIIMS, New Delhi. Mrs. Nilanjana Singh, Dietician & Nutrition Therapist.

Chair: Dr Ashwani Kumar

Followed by interactive Q & A session with the audience

By Chi. Apoorv Shivakumar, Prarthana Johnson; Nayanika Narayanam; Niharika Narayanam; Ambika Iyer; Kenisha Kapur; Thanusha Parthasarathy; Shreyambika Narayanam; Rakshita, T Manasa; Amirtha K; Ms. Leena Sudheer; Chi. Bhakt Varun; Chi. Siddharth Nair; Ms. Jayalakshmi; Chi. Aakash M Nair; Chi. M C Sharen Ganesh; Chi. Akshay S Nair;U Sai Samhita; Kum. U Sai Sruti.

Followed by grand recital by Vid. Vivek Mozhikulam from Chennai

Accompanying Artistes: Ms. Uma Arun, Kum. Soumya Kannan, Kum. T Manasa (Violin); Chi. Nandu Krishnan, Chi. Ratul S Kumar (Mridangam); Chi. M Sriram (Kanjira)

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(Collaboration: Gayathri Fine Arts)

In Plain Sight arises from a sustained engagement with moments in which the mundane unexpectedly acquires the qualities of fantasy. Through the act of photographing the everyday is recognised and how it quietly reveals an extraordinary dimension. By bringing these images into the exhibition space, this act of witnessing extends to the audience. They are invited to encounter the familiar anew, and to perceive the fantastical elements that reside within the ordinary.

Iman Sengupta is a visual artist and art director whose work blends fine art, design, and advertising. A LASALLE College of the Arts graduate, he is currently Senior Art Director at Havas Creative, with awards from GOAFEST, and the Takifuji Art Award.

Inauguration of the exhibition on 8 November at 18:00