Freedom of Speech is constitutionally guaranteed under Article 19(1) (a) of the Constitution of India. It protects the right of individuals to express their opinions without fear of state reprisal, however it is not unfettered. The discussion will focus on the critical inquiry of the nature, scope, and limits of free speech in India’s constitutional framework.

Speaker: Justice Rekha Sharma, Former Judge,Delhi High Court 
Discussants: Jatinder Jay Cheema, Legal Practitioner in various High Courts in India, the Supreme Court of India, Regulators, and Arbitral Tribunals; Santosh Senhi Mann, District and Sessions Judge, Delhi (Retd)

(Organised by the IIC’s Sectoral Policy Planning Group on Law and Justice)
 

Jatugriha (The Burnt Home) ) India
130 mins; 1964; Bengali with English subtitles
Directed by Tapan Sinha

Satadal (Uttam Kumar) is a civil engineer with a successful career and a loving wife Madhuri (Arundhati Devi). However, their relationship runs into rough weather from the emotional stress and strain of childlessness.

This is a part of the Exhibition ‘A Star named Arundhati’ in the Art Gallery, Kamaladevi Complex from 11 October to 25 October, 2025
 

The Nature of Nature – Earth’s Metabolic Disorder

From 14:00 to 15:15
Exhibition 
Indian Women Farmers’ Knowledge – Living Diversity of Our Organic Farms
Welcome Address: Smt Maya Goburdhun 
Chief Guests: Dr Ajeet Caur, Co-Founder, Academy of Fine Arts & Literature and Ms Arpana Caur, famous Artist

At 16:00
Panel Discussion
Agroecology: Solutions for a Reset of Earth’s Metabolic Disorder 
Speakers: Dr Vandana Shiva, Author, Founder of Navdanya, Dr Andre Leu, Former President of International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements – Organics International, Dr Nadia El Hage, Former Head, Ecological Farming, FAO, Dr. A.V. Singh, Vice President of Régénération Canada

At 17:00
Panel Discussion
Food and Health: The Gut-Earth Connection
Speakers: Dr Arun Gupta, Pediatrician, BPNI, IBFAN, Dr Suresh Kumar, Pediatrician, CISSA, Dr Gangadharan, Ayurveda and Wellbeing, Dr Srinath Reddy, PHFI

(Collaboration: Navdanya)
 

South Asian countries rank among the least open to international trade and finance, with very high tariffs and non-tariff trade costs. Amidst a changing global environment and the reshaping of supply chains, can lowering trade barriers serve as an engine of growth and job creation in the region.
The event will discuss the latest edition of the World Bank’s bi-annual flagship Report South Asia Development Update, which examines the region’s current economic landscape and explores the labor market implications of trade reforms.

(Collaboration: The World Bank)

INTACH-IIC National Heritage Quiz 2025

Delhi and NCR Zonal Final Round with School students

(Collaboration: Heritage Education and Communication Service, INTACH)
 

Discussants: Dr Puneet Dwevedi, Chief Consultant in Mental Health and Behavioral Science, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram; Ms. Rita Marathey, Member of the International Society for Substance Use Professionals and Global Women’s Network; Mr Feisal Alkazi, educationist, trainer, theatre director; Ms Vickie Rai, Founder-Member of Sambandh Health Foundation.

Moderator: Ms. Parul Khanna Parashar
Celebrating 50 years of Sanjivini Society for Mental Health on World Mental Health Day

(Collaboration: Sanjivini Society for Mental Health)
 

Book discussion on artist Anjum Singh with an essay by Ella Datta

Followed by a panel discussion on life and work of the artist by
Meera Menezes, Manisha Parekh, Manisha Gera Baswani, and Ella Datta
 
(Collaboration: The Raza Foundation)
 

Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Talk and workshop from 10:00 to 13:00
Breast Cancer Awareness with the slogan “Pink Together,Stronger Forever”                                         By Dr. Sneh Bhargave, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Oncology,
Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences (CAPFIMS), A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi.

It will focus on breast cancer by outlining the key risk factors prevalent in India, including genetic and lifestyle influences.

Followed by a Workshop on self-breast examination techniques for timely identification of abnormalities. Conducted by Dr. Krithika Rangarajan, Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Onco radiology, A.I.I.M.S, New Delhi.                                                  

There will be a live breast screening demonstration for myth-busting; with the definite purpose of creating awareness & early detection in the fight against breast cancer, besides an expert note on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the diagnosis of suspected cases of Breast Cancer                    

(Strictly for IIC members and staff members only)

At 16:00
A short talk on ‘Vaccination in Adults- My Prescription’ 
Dr. Manish Soneja, Professor, Department of Medicine, A.I.I .M.S., New Delhi.
“Vaccines are for kids, not me!! Think again.” Most of us believe vaccination ends with childhood. But the truth is, as adults we remain vulnerable to many preventable infections—flu, pneumonia, hepatitis, shingles, HPV, and more. In this session on Adult Vaccination, we will discuss why vaccines are essential at different stages of adult life, clear common myths, and share simple, practical guidance for building your personal vaccine prescription.

Followed by a Panel Discussion 
‘Vaccination in Adults: Questions, Concerns and Answers’.
Panelists: Dr. Ambuj Roy, Professor, Department of Cardiology, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi.                                                   
Dr. Manish Soneja, Professor, Department of Medicine, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi; Dr. Karan Madan, Professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleeping Medicine, A.I.I.M.S.,New Delhi.                                                   
                   
Followed by interactive Q & A session with the Audience
 

Jagaran aur Gavahi: Tees Janvari
(40 min;1991; Hindi)
Director: Suhas Borker
Co-produced by Ramachandra Gandhi and Suhas Borker

A documentary on the significance of Gandhi’s martyrdom, linking it to both India’s partition and global struggles for justice. Using powerful archival footage and voices of leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., Mandela, and the Dalai Lama, it highlights Gandhi’s enduring message of truth, non-violence, and peace

Followed by a discussion with Prof Ashis Nandy and Suhas Borker, moderated by Ashok Vajpeyi