Speaker: Prof. Krishna Kumar, well-known educationist, Honorary Fellow, Panjab University, Chandigarh

The concept of ‘social change’ has roots in India’s freedom struggle and modernisation theories, with education playing a central role. Traditional inquiry into social change focuses on caste, community, gender, and rural–urban relations, while an educational perspective offers deeper insights based on personal experiences of learning. Prof. Kumar will examine how education shapes individual perceptions of social change, challenging generalised modernisation theories. The lecture will highlight how the state of the education system and personal circumstances influence one’s understanding of societal transformation. By exploring education as both a structural institution and a personal experience, this lecture will provide fresh perspectives on how knowledge and learning shape societal evolution in India.

The 7th Social Change Annual Lecture

(Collaboration: Council for Social Development; and Sage India)

The Zoom Link: 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86300571581?pwd=hbMBhHlXaX13PGHUmISx3ODpj0oivf.1

Meeting ID: 863 0057 1581
Passcode: 758957

Exploring the concept of Punjabiyat - beyond class and borders, not limited to a religion, not limited by a singular language and how plurality is germaine to the musical oeuvre of Punjab. 

Recital by Ms Sunaini Sharma,  Punjabi ethnomusicologist and poet, grand-daughter of  the legendary Punjabi singer Surinder Kaur

In conversation with Ms Beeba Sobti, historian and Suhas Borker, Editor, Citizens First TV (CFTV) and Trustee, IIC 

(Collaboration: D. S. Borker Memorial Foundation)
 

The Winning Formula: 52 Ways to Change your life

By K.J. Alphons (Bloomsbury India: 2024)

Discussants: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of Science & Technology (Independent Charge) and Minister of Earth Sciences (Independent Charge), Govt. of India; Hon’ble Chief Justice Shri Manmohan, Chief Justice of Delhi High Court; Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament and author; and Shri Rishabh Shah, Founder and former President, India’s International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN)

Ms Rini Khanna, journalist and anchor will be in conversation with Shri K.J. Alphons, former Union Minister for Tourism (Independent Charge) and former IAS Officer, MLA and MP; and author of the book

Chair: Shri Shyam Saran, President, IIC

Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

World Diabetes Day 2024: Diabetes and Well-Being

From 10:00 to 13:00
Screening Camp for Diabetes 

Screening for diabetes risk including weight, height and waist check; random blood sugar testing; screening of complications for those already having diabetes including blood pressure, vascular and foot and eye check-up

To be conducted by Dr. S.V. Madhu and his team of doctors, officers and staff from University College of Medical Sciences & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delh

Open to IIC members and staff members of IIC

At 16:00
Challenges of Living with Diabetes – Tips for Improving your wellbeing

Speaker: Prof. S.V. Madhu, Director Professor, Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, University College of Medical Sciences & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi

Followed by a panel discussion on: Diabetes and Wellness: Managing Health for a Better Life 

Panelists: Dr. S.V. Madhu; Dr. J.S. Titiyal, Chief, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi; Dr. Sandeep Mahajan, Professor of Nephrology, AIIMS, New Delhi; Dr. Rajesh Sagar, Professor of Psychiatry, AIIMS, New Delhi; and Smt Neelanjana Singh, Dietician, Nutrition Therapist, New Delhi

Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar
 

Baul and Folk Music

Presented by Krishna Das Baul

(Collaboration: Impresario India)

Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

To Mark World Sight Day 2024
Theme: Love Your Eyes
Eye camp and talk

From 10:00 to 13:00
World Sight Day – Eye Screening Camp 
A comprehensive camp which will include screening for Refractive errors; Presbyopia; Cataract; Glaucoma; and Diabetic Retinopathy
The camp will be conducted by a team of doctors, Officers and staff from Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre (RPC) for Ophthalmic Sciences under the supervision of Dr. Jeewan S. Titiyal, Professor and Chief of RPC, AIIMS, New Delhi

Open to IIC members and staff members of IIC

At 16:00
Love your Eyes Kids
Speaker: Dr. Jeewan S. Titiyal, Professor of Ophthalmology and Chief, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences and Dean (Research), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

Followed by a panel discussion on: How to Protect your eyes from common and serious problems
Panelists from the Faculty of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS – Dr. Jeewan S. Titiyal; Dr. Tanuj Dada; Dr. Praveen Vashist; Dr. Rohit Saxena; and Dr. Rohan Chawla

Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Eye problems may affect all ages and dramatically affect the quality of life. Poor vision can significantly impact life in various ways by affecting independence of individuals, reduced engagement in activities, negative impact on mental health, limitations to education and increased risk of accidents. The public lecture and panel discussion will focus on eye problems that may affect individuals of all ages with special emphasis on childhood related eye problems

INTACH-IIC National Heritage Quiz 2024

Delhi and NCR Zonal Final round with school children 

(Collaboration: Heritage Education and Communication Service, INTACH)
 

Print Making Workshop

Monotype Printmaking

Conducted by Priyanshu Chaurasia and Gaurang Garg

A two-day special Workshop on printmaking conducted by renowned artists. The Workshop will be held from 11:00 to 16:00 hrs daily and is open to both children and adults. All art supplies will be provided

Kindly please register your participation using the link provided below:
Printmaking workshop link: https://forms.gle/8XB7h6rKbm4qRuu19

Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Alzheimer’s Disease
Workshop and talk

From 10:00 to 13:00
Workshop on Recognizing and Responding to Common Acute Neurological Disorders 
The Workshop will include a discussion on how to improve mental health

Open to IIC members and staff members of IIC

At 16:00
Alzheimer’s Disease: Current Status and Management
Lead presentation by Dr. Achal Kumar Srivastava, MD, DM (Neurology), FRCP, Professor, Dept. of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

Discussant: Dr. Rajesh Sagar, Professor of Psychiatry, AIIMS 

Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Neurological disorders do set in with advancing age in certain people. Alzheimer’s disease being one such disorder, is a degenerative brain disorder that gradually worsens over time. It is the most common cause of dementia, of about 55 million people worldwide with dementia, 60% to 70% are estimated to have Alzheimer’s disease. It is associated with a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behaviour and social skills affecting a person’s ability to function. Medicines may improve or slow the progression of symptoms but do not cure the disease. How to diagnose, delay the onset of such conditions and the proper management will be included in the presentation
 

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