Bijoya Sammelan
Kirtan Madhurya
with Padma Palash Krishnanagar, Bengal, well- known practitioner of Bengali Vasihnava Kirtan and popular Bengali devotional singer

(Collaboration: Impresario India)
 

Persia in the Mirror of Mughal India

Inaugural Session:
Welcome Address: Ira Rajeev, Director, Harish and Bina Shah School of Humanities, Ashoka University
Keynote Address: Neera Chandhoke, University of Delhi. 
Introduction by Ramin Jahanbegloo, O.P. Jindal University
 

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Book Discussion Group  

I Dared to Dial Differently: An Insider's Account of the IAS

By J.S. Deepak (Hachette India 2026)

J.S. Deepak in conversation with Rajiv Gauba, Former Cabinet Secretary and Member, NITI Aayog; Abhijit Das, International Trade Expert and formerly with IIFT; Deepak Bagla, Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission and Former CEO, Invest India

Moderator: Shekhar Gupta, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, ThePrint
 

INTACH NATIONAL HERITAGE QUIZ 2026
Delhi and NCR Zonal Final Round with School students
(Collaboration: Heritage Education and Communication Service, INTACH)

Kriya Yoga and Peace of Individual and Planet Earth
Speaker: Nayaswami Jyotish (John Novak) and Nayaswami Devi Novak, Spiritual Directors, Ananda Worldwide, Nevada, USA
A talk exploring the philosophy and practice of Kriya Yoga, its spiritual lineage, and its relevance for contemporary life. The speakers will reflect on the teachings of Mahavatar Babaji and Paramahansa Yogananda, whose Autobiography of a Yogi introduced generations across the world to India’s yogic traditions, and explore Kriya Yoga as a path to meditation and self-realisation. 
 

Yoga Demonstration at IIC 

This year marks the 12th annual global celebration of International Day of Yoga, continuing a worldwide movement dedicated to promoting holistic health, preventive care, and overall well-being. Join us for a special Yoga demonstration and an opportunity to learn more about the benefits and practice of Yoga.

By Anita Dua, Yoga Practitioner of 35 years, disciple of Guru B.K.S. Iyengar and teacher/guru at various schools in Delhi.

To register for the same, please email apo3@iicdelhi.in by 15th June 2026. A confirmation email will soon be shared with you thereafter with additional details of the demonstration.

Open to all on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited seats available.  Kindly mention your name/age/ membership number (if applicable) while registering. 
 

West Asia Conflict, Energy Market & India’s Pathway to Energy Resilience

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has exposed India’s vulnerability to global energy disruptions, given its heavy dependence on imported crude oil and natural gas. This conference will examine pathways towards long-term energy resilience through renewable energy, green hydrogen, electrification, nuclear power, and stronger domestic supply chains, while addressing challenges of infrastructure, market reforms, and strategic dependencies.

Opening Remarks: Dr. Srinivas Chokkakula, President and Chief Executive, Centre for Policy Research

Welcome Address: Mr. Amitabh Kant, Chairperson, Fairfax Centre for Free Enterprise

Special Address: Amb. Shyam Saran, President, India International Centre

Keynote Address: Hon’ble Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas (tbc)

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(Collaboration:  Centre for Policy Research, Fairfax Centre for Free Enterprise)

 

Remembering Raghu Rai

Raghu Rai (1942–2026), legendary Indian photographer and photojournalist, widely regarded as a pioneer who documented India’s modern history over five decades, a protégé of Henri Cartier-Bresson and a member of Magnum Photos, he was renowned for capturing iconic, intimate images of political figures and the everyday lives of ordinary people.

Talk on Raghu Rai's art and vision  by Roobina Karode, Kishore Singh, Ananya Vajpeyi and Jatin Das.

Followed by screening of the film “Raghu Rai: An Unframed Portrait”( 54 mins)  

(Collaboration: The Raza Foundation)
 

Delhi–Nalanda Dialogue 2026

Under the aegis of the Nalanda Literature Festival 2026–27 (www.littfest.in)

Chief Guest: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Minister of Culture, GoI

Special Invitees: Kapil Mishra, Hon’ble Minister, Art, Culture & Language Department, Govt. of NCT of Delhi; Padma Vibhushan Dr. Sonal Mansingh; Purushottam Agrawal, Amitabh Kant; Chanchal Kumar; K. N. Shrivastava; Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi; William Darymple; Mugdha Sinha; Mahesh K.

The discussion will draw from the vision of the Nalanda Literature Festival 2026–27, highlighting the linguistic richness of undivided Bihar and the north-eastern states. It will examine how platforms such as the festival can revive languages like Angika, Bhojpuri, Maithili, Bodo, Mizo, and Assamese, encourage literary engagement among younger generations, and bring regional cultural narratives into national and global conversations

(Collaboration: Deptt.of Art, Culture & Language, Govt of NCT of Delhi; Dhanu Bihar)
 

Delhi–Nalanda Dialogue 2026

Under the aegis of the Nalanda Literature Festival 2026–27 (www.littfest.in)

Chief Guest: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Minister of Culture, GoI

Special Invitees: Kapil Mishra, Hon’ble Minister, Art, Culture & Language Department, Govt. of NCT of Delhi; Padma Vibhushan Dr. Sonal Mansingh; Purushottam Agrawal, Amitabh Kant; Chanchal Kumar; K. N. Shrivastava; Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi; William Darymple; Mugdha Sinha; Mahesh K.
 

The discussion will draw from the vision of the Nalanda Literature Festival 2026–27, highlighting the linguistic richness of undivided Bihar and the north-eastern states. It will examine how platforms such as the festival can revive languages like Angika, Bhojpuri, Maithili, Bodo, Mizo, and Assamese, encourage literary engagement among younger generations, and bring regional cultural narratives into national and global conversations

(Collaboration: Deptt.of Art, Culture & Language, Govt of NCT of Delhi; Dhanu Bihar)