Programme Details

Organised in collaboration with Natya Vriksha; Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India; and with the Support of Friends of Natya Vriksha

In the Multipurpose Hall from 09:30 to 13:00 
Movement Techniques in Sattriya

A workshop led by Prateesha Suresh with artists from Assam

At 16:00 in C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium
Natya Vriksha Lifetime Achievement Award

To be conferred to Smt Leela Venkataraman, renowned dance critic/commentator/writer and author

At 16:15 – Celebrating Rukmini Devi Arundale
To mark the 120th birth anniversary of the dance legend, release of the book Rukmini Devi Arundale, Arts Revivalist and Institution Builder by V.R. Devika (Niyogi Books, 2024)
Dr. V.R. Devika, author of the book will make an illustrated presentation along with a video screening to bring alive the magic of Rukmini Devi Arundale

The book will be released by Dr. Karan Singh 

At 18:30
Young Dancers Festival: Tribute to Lakshmi Vishwanathan
Bharatanatyam performance of Varnam

By Vaishnavi Srinivasan and Nivedha Harish, disciples of Guru Smt Roja Kannan

Dancer Tanjore Gnyana danced the Useni Swara Jathi for the visit of the Prince of Wales in 1875. That same varnam, taught by devadasis to Lakshmi Vishwanathan, was then in turn taught by Lakshmi to Vaishnavi and Nivedha

Followed by
Kathak Recital
By Divya Goswami

Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

From 14:00 to 17:00
Workshop:  Pain Clinic

To be conducted by Dr. Naveen Talwar; Ms Deepika Talwar; and Ms Vartika Singhal

Open to IIC members and staff members of IIC

At 18:00
Bone Health: Exercise and Bone Health

Speakers: Ms Deepika Chopra, Corrective High-performance Exercise Kinesiology (CHEK); Ms Vartika Singhal, Clinical Dietician, Certified Diabetes Educator & Sports Nutritionist

Risk Factors and Prevention of Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis
Speaker: Dr. Naveen Talwar, Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Fortis group of hospitals in NCR

Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Consultant speakers: Dr. Naveen Talwar, Senior Consultant, Orthopedic Surgeon, Fortis group of hospitals in NCR; Ms Deepika Chopra, Corrective High-Performance Exercise Kinesiology (CHEK); and Ms Vartika Singhal, Clinical Dietician, Certified Diabetes Educator & Sports Nutritionist

From 14:00 to 17:00
Workshop on Pain Clinic

Open to IIC members and staff members of IIC

At 18:00
Lectures on: Exercise and Bone Health
Speaker: Ms Deepika Chopra

Nutrition and Bone Health
Speaker: Ms Vartika Singhal

Risk Factors and Prevention of Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis
Speaker: Dr. Naveen Talwar

Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

 
From 10:00 to 13:00
Workshop on Cancer Screening
To be conducted by the National Cancer Institute Team, AIIMS, New Delhi.
 
Open to IIC members and staff members of IIC only
 
At 16:00
Lecture on Major Cancers in India, Strategies for Minimizing Risks
Speaker: Dr. Alok Thakar, Professor & Head, Otorhinolaryngology & Head-Neck Surgery; Head, National Cancer Institute, AIIMS, New Delhi
 
Panel Discussion on vaccination for cancer- where and why; screening for cancers- how and when; familial and genetic cancers- detection and treatments; and effective tobacco cessation.
 
Panelists: Dr Neerja Bhatla, Prof. & Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AIIMS; Dr S.V.S. Deo, Prof. & Head, Department of Surgical Oncology, AIIMS; and Dr Raja Pramanik, Addl Professor, Department of Medical Oncology, AIIMS.
 
Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar

One-day Conference organised in collaboration with Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. The Conference aims to initiate wider reflection on the discipline of education in the contemporary moment. A new vocabulary of reforms is reframing education and teaching with participation of new actors – global, national, and local, with coalitions of research and advocacy in the policy domain. The session of the Conference are planned to historically situate, and theorise the state and discipline of education with attention to its embeddedness in and relationship with political economy, democracy, nationhood, and culture

Inaugural Session 
Chair: Prof. Nargis Panchapakesan, formerly with University of Delhi

Conference Sessions:
10:00 to 11:30 – Institutional Formations of the Discipline of Education
12:00 to 13:30 – Understanding the Discipline: Political Economy, Market and Culture
14:15 to 15:30 – Language and Inequality: Contradictions of Education

16:00 to 16:55 – Valedictory Session
Valedictory Lecture by Prof. Krishna Kumar, former Director, NCERT - and former Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Delhi

Chair: Ms Beeba Sobti, Modern School, Barakhamba Road
 

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Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

From 10:00 to 13:00
Workshop on ‘Assessment of Risk factors & Prevention of Renal Diseases’ 
To be conducted by Dr. (Prof.) Sandeep Mahajan, Department of Nephrology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Suspected cases of renal diseases will be examined for pulse & blood pressure, any past history of renal disorder will be recorded, depending upon the findings, will be advised there and then. If need arises, would be referred to AIIMS, New Delhi for further investigations and management.

Open to IIC members and staff members of IIC

At 16:00
Organ Donation Awareness: Risk Factors & Prevention of Renal Diseases
Facts and Myths about Organ transplant
Speaker: Dr. (Prof.) Virinder Kumar Bansal, Professor of Surgery, Consultant general, Minimal Access, Hepato-pancreatico-biliary and Renal transplant surgeon, Department of Surgical Disciplines, All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Sixteenth lecture in the monthly series of medical presentation on early signs, prevention and management of diseases/conditions in common medical perspectives by eminent medical consultants

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 Indira Varma (Westland Books: 2023)

Launch of the book followed by a discussion with

Shri Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa; Amb. Pavan K. Varma, author, politician and former diplomat; Lady Kishwar Desai, author and chair, The Partition Museum, Amritsar and Delhi; and Smt Roopy Mathur
 

(Collaboration: Westland Books)

Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

From 10:00 to 13:00
Workshop on assessment of weight related parameters and health risk

Know your weight and waist to learn whether you have a health risk. Interact with a team of counsellors and professional nutritionists to understand what you can do to reduce your risk and stay healthy. The small groups and one-to-one interactions/demonstrations will provide a unique opportunity to empower yourself with practical tips to deal with the nitty-gritty of
managing your weight.

Open to IIC members and staff members of IIC

At 16:00
Redefining Wellness: Spotlight on Weight Awareness and Action

Speaker: Dr. S.V. Madhu, MD (Med); DM (Endocrinology); FAMS; FRSSDI; FICP, Director Professor, Department. of Endocrinology, Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital

Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar

The talk will focus on weight related health risks, and will unmask some of the myths related to weight gain. The talk will also guide individuals on tackling obesity through actionable steps. It will emphasize the “do’s” and “don’ts” in a weight management regime. By making these positive changes, individuals can take charge of their health and contribute to
the fight against obesity.

Intach-IIC National Heritage Quiz 2023

Delhi and NCR Zonal Final round with school children 

(Collaboration: Heritage Education and Communication Service, INTACH)