CARNATIC CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT

By Sangeetha Rathna, Vid. Mangalam Shankar (Chennai).
An A-Grade artiste of All India Radio and a distinguished exponent of the T.M. Thyagarajan (TMT) bani,she has trained under stalwarts including Smt. D.K. Pattammal, Shri D.K. Jayaraman and Shri T.M. Thyagarajan. Performed at The Music Academy, she has also taught at Kalakshetra and the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society, and continues to perform and mentor students internationally.
Accompanying Artists: Dr. Priyasri Rao on Vocal Support; Delhi R Sridhar on Violin; M V Chander Sekhar, on Mridangam
(Collaboration: Gayathri Fine Arts)
 

Integrated Yoga Module for Rehabilitation of age-related ailments
The programme seeks to create awareness and provide practical exposure to yoga-based rehabilitation for common age-related conditions, including balance and mobility issues, depression, anxiety and other stress-related disorders, as well as digestive concerns, diabetes, hypertension and obesity.

The programme will entail a brief theoretical introduction, followed by guided practical demonstrations. Participants with physical limitations will be supported through chair yoga practices. The workshop will be conducted by Dr. Rabindra Acharya, Director, S-VYASA.

(Collaboration: Ayushman India and Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (SVYASA)
 

Across the Himalaya – First Traverse by Women

Speaker: Vineeta Muni

Chair: Brig. Ashok Abbey (Retd), a veteran climber with over four decades of experience across the Karakoram, Himalaya and adjoining ranges.

The speaker reflects on her extraordinary 1997 Himalayan expedition, trekking 4,500 kilometres from Arunachal Pradesh to the Karakoram Pass crossing 42 high passes above 3,000 metres. Drawing on her experiences as a mountaineer and photographer, she recounts the physical demands and human encounters that shaped the journey. Interwoven with photographs and personal reflections, she will also read excerpts from her book on the same name as the title of the programme.

(Collaboration: The Himalayan Club)
 

The IIC Double Bill: Dance Recitals

Bharatnatyam Recital

By Aishwarya Harish from Mumbai, disciple of Dr Padma Subrahmanyam and Dr Jayashree Rajagopalan

Accompanists: Guru Dr Jayashree Rajagopalan (Nattuvangam); Sri Harish Venkateswaran (Vocal)

Sri P. Vetri Boopathy (Mridangam); Sri Arvindd Narayanan (Violin)

At 18:30
Chandalika: Rabindranritya
A Tagore Dance Drama

By Sruti Performing Troupe from Santiniketan, Kolkata

Composition and Choreography: Guru Dr. Sruti Bandopadhay

Scenography: Prof. Dr. Somnath Sinha

And the alley she whitewashed in light blue 
(72 minutes; 2023; Hebrew with English subtitles)
Directed by Nili Portugali

The film was premiered at the Mumbai International Film Festival

In this cinematic presentation, architect Nili Portugali revisits intimate childhood memories of the Kabbalistic city of Tsefat in the Galilee through her poetic, meditative lens. From a holistic and Buddhist perspective, she reflects on what makes certain places feel timeless and “at home,” and on the ‘pure art of making’ that shapes architecture and the arts across cultures. She also recalls the quiet influence of her grandmother, whom she regarded as a “Zen Master.”

The film screening will be followed by a Q&A with the Director, Nili Portugali.
 

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Between Earth and Soul: Poems of Love, Healing, and Faith
by Sangeeta Gupta  

Discussants: Amb. Amarendra Khatua, Former Secretary, MEA & Former DG, ICCR & Poet; Prof. Sukrita Paul Kumar, Eminent Poet, Critic & Academic, Guest Editor Indian Literature; Prof. Swati Pal, Principal and Professor, Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi; Sangeeta Gupta, Retd. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax & Artist, Poet, Film Maker & Author of the Book

Poetry reading by Sunit Tandon
 

In Conversation
Dr. Karan Singh with Dr. Shashi Tharoor & Malvika Singh

On his book ‘A Statesman and a Seeker: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Dr. Karan Singh’ by Prof. Harbans Singh. The authorized biography of one of India’s most well-known and admired public figures, whose life journey is inextricably linked to that of Jammu and Kashmir, and of India since Independence.

(Collaboration: Karan Singh Foundation)
 

India and Japan: Lived Seasons and Intercultural Encounters
A three-day interdisciplinary conference with 30 speakers from across the world shall explore the lesser-studied dimensions of India-Japan cultural encounters in the 19th and early 20th centuries, seeking to revisit and illuminate the overlooked narratives.

For participation, kindly register at www.kizunamosai.in

Organized by Kizuna India-Japan Study Forum (KIJSF), an academic research wing of Mombusho Scholars Association of India (MOSAI)

(Collaboration: ICCR and The Japan Foundation)
 

In Conversation
Dr. Karan Singh with Dr. Shashi Tharoor & Malvika Singh

On his book ‘A Statesman and a Seeker: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Dr. Karan Singh’ by Prof. Harbans Singh. The authorized biography of one of India’s most well-known and admired public figures, whose life journey is inextricably linked to that of Jammu and Kashmir, and of India since Independence.

(Collaboration: Karan Singh Foundation)
 

Bharat Ki Soch, a think tank committed to researching and revitalizing the insights of Indian wisdom and applying them to contemporary policy challenges and governance frameworks, is desirous of supporting research in the following thematic areas:

1.    Governance

2.    National Security

3.    Economy, Commerce and Finance

4.    Environment and Sustainability

5.    Agriculture and Food Security

6.    Health Nutrition and Wellbeing

Intern

Location: New Delhi, India 
Responsibilities: Research, Publication and Outreach on any of the above-mentioned areas.

The Intern is expected to explore the above-mentioned thematic areas by consulting ancient Indian texts, and outlining how the insights from early times might be relevant to contemporary policy and practice.

Tasks

1.    Assist in identifying and reviewing primary texts relevant to the themes

2.    Support literature reviews and research synthesis

3.    Extract and summarise key passages from classical sourcebooks

4.    Assist in drafting articles, concept notes, briefs

5.    Assist in curating content for newsletters

6.    Provide research inputs for conferences, roundtables and public lectures

7.    Support in organising workshops, conferences, roundtables, exhibitions etc.

Commitment: Full-time, on all official working days

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

1.    MA in Ancient Indian History

2.    Knowledge of Ancient scriptures

3.    Demonstrated interest in ancient Indian knowledge systems

4.    Excellent written and spoken skills in English, Hindi

Desirable

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

2.    Prior research, academic writing or editorial experience

Interested candidates may email applications to Ms Swati Srivastava De, at contact@bharatkisoch.com The last date for receiving applications is 25 March 2026.