Vocal Recital
By Smt Kalapini Komkali

At 19:30
Flute Recital
By Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia

In memory of Shri Vasant Sathe

(Collaboration: Sarvajanik Utsav Samiti, New Delhi; and Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial National Committee)

An exhibition of paintings by Shefali Upadhyay

Drawing inspiration from diverse plant life – ranging from lush grape leave to delicate lotus flowers, Shefali’s work resonates with the timeless philosophy of finding perfection in imperfection

Preview on Tuesday, 4 March at 18:30 hrs

Hindustani Vocal Recital
By Dhanashri Ghaisas from Mumbai, disciple of Vidushi Dr Ashwini Bhide Deshpande

At 19:00 
Hindustani Music Instrumental
Fusion music presented by Aditya Shanker (tabla); Kartikeya Vashisht (flute); Neeraj Kumar (percussion); and Shailendra Wakhlu (Guitar)
 

Cooling our Environment: An Architects Vision to Combat Global Warming
By Kalpana Sutaria (Atmosphere Press: 2024)

Discussants: Ms Anumitra Roychowdhury, Executive Director, Research and Advocacy, Centre for Science and Environment; Shri Ashok B. Lall, architect and former Member, Global Holcim Foundation; and Ms Kalpana Sutaria, activist, architect, and author of the book

Chair: Shri Suhas Borker, Editor, Citizens First TV (CFTC) and Trustee, IIC

How Women Become Poems in Malabar

By Smitha Sehgal (Red River, 2025)

Discussants: Shri Sanjay Jain, Senior Advocate and former Additional Solicitor General of India; Ms Archana Pathak Dave, Additional Solicitor General of India; Ms Sahana Ahmed, poet, novelist and publisher; Ms Jonaki Ray, poet and editor; and Ms Smitha Sehgal, DGM Legal), EIL, poet and author of the book

Chair: Dr. Sukrita Paul Kumar, Guest Editor, Indian Literature, poet, academic and critic