Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Talk & Workshop from 10:00 to 13:00

Understanding Menopause
Consultant Speaker: Dr. Garima, Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Menopause, while natural, affects multiple body systems and requires proactive management. The session will cover its onset, symptoms, and long-term impacts such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular risk. Discussions will focus on screening, lifestyle adjustments, and individualized treatment options including hormone therapy, supplements, and counselling. Onsite evaluation will include symptom review, physical measurements, and lab tests (blood sugar, lipid profile, thyroid function, etc.).

(Strictly for IIC members and staff members only)

At 16:00
Women’s Health Beyond Menopause
Speaker: Dr. Neena Malhotra, MD, DNB, FRCOG (UK), FAMS, FICOG
Professor & Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIIMS, New Delhi

Followed by Panel Discussion on:

Wellness in the Second Spring: A Guide to Women’s Health After Midlife
Panelists: Dr. Sonia Malik, Former President, Indian Menopause Society; Dr. S.V. Madhu, Director-Prof., Dept. of Endocrinology, UCMS & GTBH, Delhi; Dr. Ambuj Roy, Prof. of Cardiology, AIIMS, New Delhi; and Dr. Ravinder Singh, Psychologist & Psychotherapist

Moderator: Dr. Neena Malhotra, consultant

Followed by an interactive Q&A with the audience.
 

A Tribute Concert in Memory of Prof. Samaresh Chatterji
By String Quartet of the Symphony Orchestra of India

Performers : Shynar Barlykova, violin; Prayash Biswakarma, violin; Mikhail Bulgakov, viola; and Sherali Mukhanbetkali, cello

(Collaboration: Delhi Music Society)
 

Odissi Dance: Aesthetics, Therapeutics, Metaphysics

By Reela Hota (Prabhat Prakashan: 2025)

Discussants: Arvind Sharma, Birks Professor in Comparative Religion, McGill University; Sharon Lowen, performing artist, dance guru, writer and Odissi dancer; Swati Pal, Principal, Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi  and poet; Manindranath Thakur, Professor of Political Studies , JNU; Mahavir Singhvi, Joint Secretary at Ministry of External Affairs of India (Central Europe); Reela Hota, Odissi danseuse, Former Senior Fellow, Ministry of Culture, Founder Secretary, Rays of Wisdom Society & author of the book

Chair: Madhu Khanna, Former Professor, Director for the Centre for the Study of Comparative Religion and Civilizations, JMI 
 

Celebrating His Holiness the Dalai Lama through Children’s Art

Commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness, this international exhibition showcases innovative paintings and multimedia artworks by Tibetan children expressing heartfelt gratitude for his life, legacy and invaluable teachings. Their art is a powerful testament to how His Holiness continues to inspire generations.

Inauguration of the exhibition on Friday, 4 July at 18:30 hrs by Namita Gokhale—Author, Co-Founder, and Co-Director of the Jaipur Literary Festival

(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Khadok: Tibetan Arts’ Collective)
 

Led by Madan Soni, Hindi Critic

Followed by Film Screening
Jayein to Jayein Kahaan (90 mins,2025,Hindi )
Directed by Amit Dutta, eminent film maker

(Collaboration: The Raza Foundation)
 

Hindustani Vocal Recital
By Sanika Kulkarni from Pune, disciple of Dr Veena Sahasrabuddhe
Accompanists: Baldev Sisodiya (tabla); and Lalit Sisodiya (Harmonium)

At 19:00
Bharatnatyam Recital
By Divya Hoskere from Bengaluru, disciple of Shri P. Praveen Kumar

Aunty Sudha Aunty Radha (49 min; 2020)
Directed by Tanuja Chandra

A Documentary about a Filmmaker’s aunts, in the spring of their lives 
Three hours outside India's capital is a village called Lahra. This film follows two widowed sisters, aged 86 and 93, who have retired to this village, and whose days are spent with their adopted family of domestic help. The sisters do as they please, pay heed to no one and don’t bother with unsolicited advice. They don’t let their ailments unsettle them much and remain largely unfearful of death.

And yet, from this light-heartedness, emerge lessons. Of courage and perseverance, of camaraderie and care-giving, of destiny and faith, and the most significant one: when we engage in conversations of death, we improve the quality of life.

The film will be followed by a virtual chat with the director, Tanuja Chandra and producer, Anupama Mandloi (online)

Book Discussion Group

The Conscience Network: A Chronicle of  Resistance to  a Dictatorship

By Sugata Srinivasaraju (Vintage Books; 2025)

Discussants: Ashis Nandy, political psychologist and social theorist; Coomi Kapoor, columnist; Neerja Chowdhury, veteran journalist; Dunu Roy, social activist and environmentalist; and Sugata Srinivasaraju, author of the book

Moderator: Suhas Borker, Editor, Citizens First TV (CFTV)

This will be followed by a conversation between the book’s principal protagonists, Ravi Chopra, SR Hiremath, Anand Kumar and the author