Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

From 10:00 to 13:00
Workshop on Common Eye Problems
The workshop will examine common eye problems such as Refraction, Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP), Dry Eyes, Cataract, Glaucoma and Retinopathies

Conducted by a team of doctors, officers, staff members under the supervision of Prof. Jeewan S. Titiyal, Chief. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi

Open to IIC members and staff members of IIC

At 16:00
Diseases of the Thyroid
Speaker: Dr. Nikhil Tandon, MD, PhD, FAMS, FNASc, FNA, Professor and Head, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar

The thyroid gland, which is located in the neck, plays a dominant role in controlling the body’s metabolism by producing chemicals called Hormones. Thyroid disease can be manifest with either an excess or deficiency of these hormones, or sometimes merely by an increase in size which could be due to conditions such as exposure to long standing iodine deficiency or tumours (including cancers). When the thyroid produces excessive thyroid hormones, the human body uses up energy quickly which can result in weight loss, tremors, rapid heart rate and intolerance to heat, to name a few symptoms. In contrast, when there is a deficiency of thyroid hormones, the individual can become sluggish, gain weight, and develop dry skin and hair. These and other issues will be discussed 
 

Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

From 10:00 to 13:00
Workshop on Understanding the Basic and Common Cause of Back Pain
Workshop for IIC Members and staff to be conducted by a team of doctors who will address the most common causes of back pain, how to manage it through intelligently applied exercise-based physiotherapy

Open to IIC members and staff members of IIC

At 16:00
Back Pain: Do’s and Don’ts
Speaker: Dr. Bhavuk Garg, Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Back pain is the second most common condition that affects individuals of all ages, causing discomfort and hindrance to daily activities. It can stem from various causes: muscle strain, herniated discs, and arthritis or spinal deformities. Understanding the underlying factors and appropriate management strategies is crucial for relieving pain and improving the quality of life
 

Vajpayee: The Ascent of the Hindu Right, 1924-1977

By Abhishek Choudhary (Picador India: 2023)

Discussants: Shri Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament and author; Shri Swapan Dasgupta, author and former Parliamentarian; and Shri Abhishek Choudhary, author of the book

Moderator: Ms Manisha Pande, Executive Editor, Newslaundry

Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar
 
From 10:00 to 13:00
Workshop on Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Technique
(Remedial aspect of cardiac arrest) and use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Workshop and demonstration to Members and staff of IIC to be conducted by a team of doctors. Participants will also be given the opportunity to get a hands-on session of learning the technique of CPR as wellas using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
 
Open to IIC members and staff members of IIC
 
At 16:00
Wellness Clinic on Prostate Diseases
Urinary symptoms in the elderly, PSA testing and Prostate cancer
Consultant Speaker: Dr. Rajeev Kumar, Professor of Urology and Associate Dean (Academics), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
 
Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar
 
Enlargement of the prostate gland is a very common problem in the elderly men. This can result in problems of passing urine, frequent urination or obstruction to flow of urine. Another common problem is prostate cancer. This lecture will address the causes of these problems, their investigation and line of treatment
 

Curated by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati, the Paramacharya of Satyanada tradition (Founder of Bihar School of Yoga, Munger). The programme integrates five yogic aspects – mantras, asanas, pranayama, Yoga nidra and Ajapajapa meditation
 
To be conducted by Dr. Alka Tyagi
 
Members interested in participating in the Yoga programme are requested to kindly please register by email on iic.programme@gmail.com on or before 3 June 2023
 

Centres of Power 

By Chinmaya R.Gharekhan (New Delhi: Rupa Publishing, 2023)

Discussants: Shri M. Hamid Ansari, former Vice-President of India; Amb. M.K. Rasgotra, former Foreign Secretary of India; Shri K. Natwar Singh, writer and former Minister of External Affairs; and Amb. Chinmaya R.Gharekhan, formerly India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and author of the book

Chair: Shri Shyam Saran, President, IIC

Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

From 10:00 to 13:00
Workshop on Evaluation, Enhancement and Maintenance of Functional Aspects 
Workshop to be conducted by subject experts will have facilities for evaluation of hearing along with screening tests, maintenance of balance and voice issues. Cancer screening will also be undertaken for mouth and throat cancers

Open to IIC members and staff members of IIC

At 16:00
Wellness Clinic on E.N.T. for Proper Hearing, Maintained Balance, Functional Nose & Audible Voice as a lifelong Procurement
Speaker: Dr. Alok Thakar, Professor & Head, Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology (E.N.T.), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar

The medical presentation will focus on the mechanisms by which we hear and balance ourselves, functional aspects of nose and how these could be preserved and enhanced to the optimal levels. How voice is produced and transmitted in an audible mode along with the optimization of these functions

IN THE MULTIPURPOSE HALL FROM 10:00 TO 13:00
Understanding the Metaphysics of Movement – The True Spirit of Nritta

Day II of the workshop on Natyshastra 
Led by Dr. Piyali Bhattacharya

At 16:00 in C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium
Lec-Dem on Yoga and Dance
Embodiment and Choreography in the language of Odissi
By Dr. Rekha Tandon, Pondicherry

At 18:30
YOUNG DANCERS FESTIVAL
Sattriya Recital
By Mridusmita Das from Guwahati

Followed by
Bharatanatyam Recital
By Pavitra Krishna Bhat from Mumbai

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 10:00 TO 13:00 
Understanding the Metaphysics of Movement – The True Spirit of Nritta
A workshop on Natyshastra 
Led by Dr. Piyali Bhattacharya, Director, Chidakash Kalalay, Kolkata

AT 16:00 IN C.D. DESHMUKH AUDITORIUM
Seminar: Role of Arts in Education
Curriculum Building, Integrated Learning and Empowering Stakeholders

Discussants: Shashi Banerjee, Director of Education, Shiv Nadar Schools; Manjima Chatterjee, Vice Principal, Shiva Nadar School, NOIDA; Amritha Sruthi Radhakrishnan, Research scholar; and Radhika Kathal, Arts Educator, dancer

Moderator: Geeta Chandran

At 18:30
Natya Vriksha Lifetime Achievement Award
To be presented to Smt Kamalini Dutt for her seminal work in documenting dance

YOUNG DANCERS FESTIVAL
Odissi Recital
By Shalakha Rai from Delhi

Followed by
Bharatanatyam Recital
By Dr. Divya Devaguptapu from Chennai

PROGAMME DETAILS

A series of conversations and dialogues with domain experts, change-makers and innovators and their innovations to change the conversation around the most pressing issues of today and focus on hope for tomorrow. The sessions will focus on four key concerns, healthcare; innovation; terrain uncharted (oceans & biodiversity; and space travel); and artificial intelligence

Speakers include: Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Prime Minister, Govt. of India; R.S. Sharma, former CEO, National Health Authority; Prof. K. VijayRaghavan, former Principle Scientific Advisor to the Prime Minister; H.E. Hans Jacob Frydenlund, Ambassador of Norway; Dr. Umamaheswaran R., Distinguished Scientist and Director, Human Space Flight Centre, ISRO; Vishnu Som, Executive Editor, NDTV; Mathew Cherian, Board Chair, CARE India; Dr. Achal Bhagat, Head of Psychiatry, Apollo Hospitals; Rohini Srivathsa, National Technology Officer, Microsoft India; and others

(Collaboration: TeamWork Arts)