BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Arguments with Gandhi
By Ramachandra Guha (Harper Collins, 2026)

Discussants: Dr. Ramachandra Guha, Author will be in conversation with Prof. Apoorvanand, Professor, Faculty of Arts, University of Delhi
 

DIALOGUES ON HEALTH & WELLNESS 
Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Talk & Workshop from 10:00 to 13:00 hrs

Short Talk: Fatty Liver: How to prevent and treat?
By Dr. Sagnik Biswas, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Gastroenterology, Human Nutrition, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi.

Followed by Registration, filling of proforma; recording of basic parameters of an individual participant; fibro scan test to measure liver stiffness & fat content  
(Note: Two hour fasting is essential for Fibro Scan Testing)

(Strictly for IIC members and staff members only)

At 16:00 hrs
Short Talk on Pancreatic Cancer: Recognizing the Risks and the Warning Signs! 
Speaker: Dr. Pramod Garg, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Gastroenterology & Human Nutrition, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi
The pancreas is a small organ that produces digestive enzymes and insulin. Its inflammation causes acute pancreatitis or, when persistent, chronic pancreatitis, which can lead to recurrent abdominal pain, diabetes and poor digestion. Pancreatic cancer is among the deadliest cancers. Risk factors include smoking, diabetes, family history and chronic pancreatitis. Possible warning signs include new or worsening diabetes, unexplained weight loss and abdominal pain, especially after age 50. If you have two or more of these symptoms, consult a doctor. Diagnosis commonly involves an abdominal CT scan; MRI or endoscopic ultrasound may also be used. Outcomes are better when the cancer is found early.
Followed by a panel discussion on Your Pancreas Matters: How to Keep it Healthy! 
Moderator:  Dr. Pramod Garg, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Gastroenterology & Human Nutrition, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi 
Discussants: Dr. Virinder Kumar Bansal, Prof. of Surgery, General, Laparoscopic & Renal Transplantation Surgeon, Dept. of Surgical Disciplines, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi; Dr. Deepak Gunjan, Addl. Prof., Dept. of Gastroenterology & Human Nutrition, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi.
        
Followed by interactive Q & A session with the audience

Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar
 

Now the labour of a fully committed heart is finished – Yayoi Kusama
Speaker: Anu Jindal, Scholar-Educator, Artist & Curator and a fellow at The Japan Foundation

Chair: Amarendra Khatua, former Secretary, MEA, Govt of India and Poet

The talk discusses the work of celebrated contemporary Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, her superlative oeuvre and extraordinary output spanning over seven decades. Kusama passed away in August 2026 at the age of 97. This talk pays tribute to her path breaking creativity, expressed in media, painting, sculpture, installation, fashion, performance and more, to conjure up her unique universe, prolifically peppered with polkas to nets to infinity mirrored images - "the consummation of a lifetime"
This programme is under the aegis of Japan Month 2026

(Collaboration:  Embassy of Japan in India)
 

Corbett's Trail
(2025;72 minutes; English)
Director: Tanmay Sahoo

In summer 2022, wildlife biologist Dr A.J.T. Johnsingh, accompanied by Dr G.S. Rawat and Dr Bivash Pandav, retraced Jim Corbett’s paths through Uttarakhand. The documentary Corbett’s Trail captures their journey, the region’s landscapes and communities, Corbett’s transformation from hunter to conservationist, and the enduring relationship between people and wilderness.

The director and some of the production team members will be present post screening for a Q and A
 

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Tribal India: History, Struggles and Future
By Mandira Ghosh (Shubhi Publications, 2026)

Chair: K J. Alphons, Author & Former Union Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge)

Discussants: Amarendra Khatua, Former Secretary, MEA & Poet; Nirmal Kanti Bhattacharjee, Editorial Director, Niyogi Books; Neeru Misra, Academic Advisor, BL Institute of Indology & Former Director, ICCR; Mandira Ghosh, Eminent Poet and Author of the book

Nirāmayatā: Healing and Wellbeing in South Asian Texts and Practices

The exhibition will be inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr S. Jaishankar, Hon. Minister of External Affairs, Govt. of India at 17:30 hrs on 12th October, 2026

An exhibition of reproductions of landmark works that trace the development of India’s healing sciences, the contributions of women healers and other practitioners, and the broader understanding of well-being in relation to diet and environment. Highlights are original Balinese palm-leaf manuscripts on Usada (healing systems).

The exhibition will remain on view from 13  to 19 October 2026 daily from 11:00 to 19:00 hrs

(Collaboration: IIC-International Research Division, Bharat ki Soch Foundation and Indian Council for Cultural Relations and National Museum)

Nirāmayatā: Healing and Wellbeing in South Asian Texts and Practices

A gathering of Indian and international experts on Ayurveda, Yoga, Sowa Rigpa, Siddha and Unani Tibb, who will trace the development of healing systems in India, the diffusion of these ideas and techniques across Asia, their adaption to regional ecologies, and their significance for biomedical sciences and for public health today

At 9:30 hrs

Welcome Address: K.N. Shrivastava, Director, IIC

Introduction to the Conference: Sudha Gopalkrishnan, Executive Director, IIC-International Research Division

Inauguration by Anil Rajput, Chairperson, Bharat ki Soch

Remarks: Shyam Saran, President, IIC

Keynote Address by Dominik Wujastyk (Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta, Canada, and author of The Roots of Ayurveda)

For detail of schedule , Please click here 

An Exhibition following the Seminar  will be inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr S. Jaishankar, Hon. Minister of External Affairs, Govt. of India at 18:00 hrs on 12th October, 2026

(Collaboration: IIC-International Research Division, Bharat ki Soch Foundation, Indian Council for Cultural Relations)
 

KODAVA NATIONAL SEMINAR

Coorg Cultural & Food Celebration

Experience the Soul of Kodagu, an evening of heritage, culture, music, dance & the flavors of Coorg

From 16:00 to 16:45

Inaugural addresses and lighting of the Lamp.

Followed by a screening and presentation on ‘Sanduka’, The Living Museum of Kodava Culture.

At 17:00 hrs

Panel Discussions on Sports, Culture, Food and Cuisine and Language.

At 18:30  hrs

Cultural evening with performances including Ummat Art, Gejje Thand, Narri Kali and Aat Paat
 

Followed by a Culinary treat of Kodava food for IIC members and their guests in the Rose Garden on payment and pre-registration basis. To register for the same, please visit the website.

(Collaboration: Delhi Kodava Samaja; Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy)