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
 

Ananda: An Exploration of Cannabis in India

By Karan Madhok (Aleph, 2024)

Discussants: Sh. Omair Ahmad, acclaimed novelist and journalist; Dr Khagesh Gautam, Professor, Jindal Global Law School, Sh. Karan Madhok, author of the book

Moderator: Sh. Saurabh Sharma, Freelance Journalist and Culture Critic

The exhibition is a pen-and-ink journey spanning over two decades, capturing Delhi’s grandeur, grit, and timeless chaos alongside Mussoorie’s serene Himalayan charm. From Lutyens’ elegance and Old Delhi’s tangled tales to New Delhi’s urban pulse and Mussoorie’s colonial quietude, each work is drawn from lived experience.

Manoj Kumar is a pen-and-ink artist who captures urban dynamism and natural serenity with precision and depth, drawing on his experience as a former civil servant and IIT Delhi alumnus.

Preview on 19th September at 18:30 hrs

An expert panel debating the policy choices that will shape how India safeguards digital sovereignty in Free Trade Agreements and National Security Strategy

Speakers: Shri Parminder Jeet Singh, Digital Society Researcher and Activist; Dr Ashwani Mahajan, National Convenor, Swadeshi Jagran Manch; Dr. Sasmit Patra, Member of Parliament; Shri Abhishek Bhatt, Secretary General, Bharath Digital Infrastructure Association; and Shri Ashish Sonal, co-Chair, SITARA and CEO, Orkash

Chair: Ambassador Ashok Kantha

Vote of Thanks: Ambassador Smita Purushottam, Chair, SITARA

(Collaboration: SITARA, Bharath Digital Infrastructure Association (BDIA)

Navigating Complexity: The Future of Economic Multilateralism

10:30 to 11:00

Opening Remarks: Amb. (retd.) Gautam Bambawale, Convenor, Asia Economic Dialogue

Welcome Remarks: Amb. Shyam Saran, President, IIC

Keynote Address: Amb. Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary, Government of India

11:00 to 12:45

Panel Discussion

Trump’s Tariffs – Wither Global Trade?

Panelists: Dr. Ajit Ranade, Senior Fellow, PIC (Chair); H.E. May-Elin Stener, Ambassador of Norway to India; H.E. Prof. Anil Sooklal, High Commissioner of South Africa; Amb. (retd.) J.S. Deepak, Group Director, International Strategy and Public Policy; and Dr. Amita Batra, Professor, Centre for South Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

14:00 to 16:30

Panel Discussion

Reconfiguring Global Supply Chains in a Fragmenting World: Opportunities and Risks

Panelists: Prashant Girbane, Director General, MCCIA, and General Secretary, PIC (Chair); H.E. Lindy Cameron, UK High Commissioner; H.E. ONO Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan; L. Srinivas, Special Secretary, Ministry of Commerce; and Dr. Saon Ray, Professor, ICRIER.

Valedictory Session: Shri BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO, Niti Ayog

Closing Remarks: Maj. Gen. (retd.) Nitin Gadkari, Director PIC

(Collaboration: Pune International Centre)