A discussion with Dr. Arghya Sengupta, Founder Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy and author of the recently published book of the same title (Juggernaut: 2023); and Shri Fali S. Nariman, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India

Chair: Shri Shekhar Gupta, Editor-in-Chief, ThePrint

By Roger Tristao Adao featuring Madhavan Somanathan

The artists will present a concert of works by Soleares; Granados; Albéniz; Cardoso and others

Solo Trip Par Jaati Sakhi

By Swati Sharma (Bhavna Prakashan; 2023)

Discussants: Amb. Amarendra Khatua, Former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs and Director General of ICCR; Poet & Diplomat ; Shri Sudhanshu Gupt, Author & Journalist; Ms Swati Sharma, Poet & Author of the book ; Ms. Sushma Gupta, Author ; Sh. Mahesh Darpan, Author and Dr. Alka Tyagi, Author & Poet 

Chair:Sh. Priyadarshan, Author, Critic 
 

Curated by Rajiv Mehrotra

Leap of Faith (72 min; 2008; English)
Directed by Aditi V. Makim & Valentina Trivedi

Screening will be followed by a discussion with the filmmakers

Unveiling the extraordinary journey of a frail child who grew up to help millions overcome physical ailments through the practice of yoga, the film explores B.K.S. Iyengar’s roles as a disciple, teacher, husband, father and guru. Narrated by the critically acclaimed Naseeruddin Shah, an Iyengar Yoga student himself, this inspiring story celebrates the pioneer’s indomitable spirit and his universally enriching impact.

(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness The Dalai Lama)
 

In Search of Delhi 

A translation of Brij Kishan Chandwala’s Dilli ki Khoj

Translated by Jitender Gill and Namita Sethi (Routledge India: 2023)

Discussants: Dr. Swapna Liddle, Author ; Prof. Sudhir Chandra, Historian; Dr. Saumya Gupta, Associate Professor, History Department, JDMC, Delhi University; Dr. Jitender Gill, Associate Professor, English Department, JDMC, Delhi University; Dr. Namita Sethi, Associate Professor, English Department, JDMC, Delhi University ; Prof. Swati Pal, Principal, JDMC, Delhi University



 

An exhibition of paintings by Jai Prakash Chouhan from Dewas

Preview on Tuesday, 10 October 2023 at 18:30

Inauguration of 
Olympic in Reel Life – A Festival of Films and Photographs: 7 to 14 October 2023

Complete Schedule 

A festival showcasing the best of Olympic film heritage, including India at the Olympics, drawn from the collections and extensive archives of the Olympic Museum and the Olympic Channel. Festival organised in collaboration with Film Heritage Foundation and in partnership with the Olympic Museum. 

In Conversation
Shivendra Singh Dungarpur in conversation with Indian Olympians – Abhinav Bindra, M.C.Mary Kom, Vijendra Singh,, Karnam Malleshwari and Zafar Iqbal

The programme will include screening of film clips and highlights from Olympic films across continents and eras. 
 

An exhibition of the Pucara bull, a cultural and ancestral expression of the Puno region of southern Peru. According to the Andean worldview, the Pucara bull figure is seen as a symbol of strength, peace, abundance, and prosperity, as well as a symbol of the identity of southern Peru 

Inauguration on Friday, 6 October 2023 at 18:00

Organised to mark the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations with India

(Collaboration: Embassy of the Republic of Peru)

Speakers:  Prof. C. Raja Mohan, Senior Fellow, Asia Society Policy Institute; Prof. Ummu Salma Bava, Professor, Centre for European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University; and Dr. Omair Anas, Assistant Professor, Ankara Yildrim Beyazit University, and Research Director, Centre for India-West Asia Dialogue, New Delhi

Moderator: Dr. Muddassir Quamar, Associate Professor, Centre for West Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University

The unveiling of the India-Middle East-Europe multimodel transport and energy corridor at the sidelines of the G20 summit is a significant milestone. In India’s recent quest for greater connectivity with the Middle East and Europe, the panel will look at the geopolitical implications of the planned corridor and the challenges ahead in implementing this ambitious project

(Collaboration: Asia Society Policy Institute, Delhi)