Nomads under the Stars
(69 minutes; 2026; Ladakhi with English subtitles)
Directed by Stanzin Dorjai Gya

The film is an intimate journey into the heart of Changthang, Ladakh. The film captures the enduring wisdom of the nomadic Changpa as they confront the impacts of climate change on their livelihoods, revealing the vital role of culture in sustaining resilience. The film is made in collaboration with Jungwa Foundation and Korzok Monastery

The film will be introduced by Tara Sharma, Director, Jungwa Foundation. Post screening remarks will be delivered by Special Invitee, Mr Tim Curtis, Director and Representative, UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia followed by a Q&A with Jigmet Norbu, Chagzod, Korzok Monastery, Tara Sharma, Director, Jungwa Foundation and Stanzin Dorjai Gya, Film Director Tim Curtis
Director and Representative
UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia
 

Frames of Eternity
The Monochrome Chronicles of Roshan Lal Chopra: A Retrospective Photo Exhibition
Curated by Ravi Chopra and Dr. Shobhana Radhakrishna
This exhibition showcases the rare black-and-white photographs of Roshan Lal Chopra. Spanning Delhi’s evolving landscape, everyday life, political upheavals, and prominent leaders, the works reflect his distinguished career in photojournalism. The exhibition forms an evocative visual archive of immense social and historical significance.
The exhibition will be inaugurated on Saturday, 7th March 2026 at 17:30 hrs by A. Surya Prakash, Member, PM Museum & Library Society and Former Chairman, Prasar Bharati, as Chief Guest and Guest of Honours: Pushpa Girimaji, Consumer Rights & Safety Columnist and Activist, and Coomi Kapoor, Journalist, Columnist, and Contributing Editor, The Indian Express.
The exhibition will remain open daily from 11:00 to 19:00 hrs
 

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)