By K. Bharat Sundar from Chennai, Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar Awardee

Accompanied by Delhi R. Sridhar on the violin; and Trivandrum Balaji on the mridangam

(Collaboration: Gurukulam Foundation)
 

Mapping the Future of Mehrauli Archaeological Park
By Swapna Liddle, author, historian and conservationist

Followed by a panel discussion with
 

Panelists: Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Department of Water Resources, Govt. of India; and Ms Niharika Rai, Secretary, Finance, Planning and Tourism, Delhi Govt.

Coordinator and Moderator: Anuj Srivastava, architect, writer and photographer

Mehrauli Archaeological Park is an archaeological site spread over 200 acres containing over 100 historical monuments and structure. The area has been under continuous occupation for over 1000 years and contains Lal Kot built by the Tomar Rajputs in 1060 CE, the oldest extant fort of Delhi and several structures built by the Khilji, Tughlaq and Lodhi dynasties as well as the British. The area faces several challenges, both man-made and natural. Swapna Liddle has an abiding interest in the Mehrauli Archaeological Park and apart from writing extensively about it, she has mapped it in several walks. While talking about the historical context and enumerating the issues of concern, she will also lay out a roadmap for the future

Flute concert by Hiroki Okano, renowned Japanese musician and sound artist, globally recognised in the ambient and new age music scene. His music blends electronic sounds, traditional music, and world music, centred on themes of earth consciousness, cosmic consciousness, and prayer.

Okano’s music offers a unique and immersive soundscape, providing audiences with a one-of-a-kind experience. Through his music, Okano aims to help audiences feel the healing power of music, connect deeply with life and nature, and spread the message of peace and harmony

(Collaboration: The Japan Foundation, New Delhi)
 

India and China: Expansion, equity and excellence 
By Kavita A. Sharma (Springer Verlag: Singapore, 2023) 

Discussants: Prof.  Furqan Qamar, Professor, Centre for Management Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia and former Vice Chancellor, Rajasthan University; Dr. Malathi Subramanian, Educational Consultant & Academic Adviser; and Dr. Kavita A. Sharma, former President, South Asian University, and former Director, IIC and author of the book  

Chair: Prof K. K. Aggarwal, President, South Asian University

An exhibition of paintings by Ludmilla Chakrabarty

Preview on Tuesday, 6 August 2024 at 18:30 by Mr. Lazar Vukadinovich, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Serbia.

The Guest of Honor is Shri Sandeep Marwah, President of Asian Academy of film and Television.

Firefly memories

By Jonaki Ray (Copper coin; 2023)

Discussants: Shri Saif Mahmood, International lawyer, writer, translator, poetry critic & cultural activist; Ms Smitha Sehgal, poet and lawyer; and Ms Jonaki Ray, poet, writer, Editor, scientist and author of the book

Chair: Prof. Radha Chakravarty, writer, critic, translator and former Professor at Ambedkar University
 

Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

From 10:00 to 13:00

Special Session on Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Technique

(First Aid during a cardiac arrest)

To be conducted by Dr. Nitish Naik, Professor of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences and his associates

The session presents a demonstration of Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) technique to Members and staff members of the Centre. Participants will be given the opportunity to get a hands-on session for learning the technique of CPR as well as using an Automated External Defibrilator (AED) – a medical device designed to restore the heart rhythm to normal.

Open to IIC members and staff members of IIC

At 16:00

Life’s Simple 7 for a Healthy Heart

Speaker: Dr. D. Prabhakaran, Executive Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Control, Distinguished Professor of Public Health, Public Health Foundation of India, former Faculty, Dept. of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Followed by a panel discussion

Panelists: Dr. D. Prabhakaran; Dr. Poornima Prabhakaran, Director, Centre for Health Analytics and Research Trends, Trivedi School of Biosciences, Ashoka University and Senior Research, Centre for Chronic Disease Control; Dr. Nikhil Tandon, Professor & Head, Dept. of Endocrinology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi; and Dr. Nitish Naik

Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar

The session will focus on the impact of life style and clinical risk factors including environment on the heart

Unravelling the Kashmir Knot: Past, Present, and Future

By Dr. Aman Hingorani (Macmillan; 2024)

Discussants: Amb. Shyam Saran, President, IIC; Lady Kishwar Desai, Chairperson, Partition Museum; Ms Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor, CNBC-TV 18; and Dr. Aman Hingorani, Senior Advocate and author of the book

Chair: Justice A. K. Sikri, former Judge, Supreme Court of India

India-Africa building synergies in peace, security and development 
By Ruchita Beri (Pentagon Press; 2024)

Discussants: Mr. Cedrick C. Crowley, Acting High Commissioner, South African High Commission; Dr. Uttam Sinha, Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses; Prof. J.M. Moosa, Professor, Centre for African Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University; and Ms Ruchita Beri, Senior Fellow, Vivekananda International Foundation author of the book

Chair: Amb. Gurjit Singh
 

Speakers: Cmde. C. Uday Bhaskar, Director, Society for Policy Studies; Lt. Gen. Satish Nambiar Retd., former Deputy Chief of the Army Staff,  former Head of Mission of UNPROFOR, the United Nations Protection Force and Director, United Services Institute; Shri A.S. Dulat, former Secretary, RAW; and Shri Sushant Singh,  Lecturer, Yale University

Chair: Shri Shyam Saran, President, IIC