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From Revolution to Evolution: A Journey Through 20th Century American Modern Dance
An illustrated lecture presented by Sharon Lowen
A panoramic visual overview of 20th century origins of early Modern Dance through Post Modern to Contemporary. Sharon Lowen’s distinguished 52-year classical dance career in India was preceded by 17 years of modern dance and ballet training in the USA and an M.A. in Dance, University of Michigan.
Book Discussion Group
Book Discussion Group
The Conscience Network: A Chronicle of Resistance to a Dictatorship
By Sugata Srinivasaraju (Vintage Books; 2025)
Discussants: Ashis Nandy, political psychologist and social theorist; Coomi Kapoor, columnist; Neerja Chowdhury, veteran journalist; Dunu Roy, social activist and environmentalist; and Sugata Srinivasaraju, author of the book
Moderator: Suhas Borker, Editor, Citizens First TV (CFTV)
This will be followed by a conversation between the book’s principal protagonists, Ravi Chopra, SR Hiremath, Anand Kumar and the author
Have we as adults lost our chance to listen…?
No. Join us for an evening of an enchanting story that travels across Vietnam, China and Japan. An ancient Asian Epic written between1766-1820. And with this a chance to rediscover our Asian neighbours, their culture, their politics and some of their policies. An initiative in soft diplomacy…
Storytelling by Neha Bansal, Founder Director ‘Asianism-Retold’ – an initiative in preventive diplomacy and new models of development based on the influence that Asian values including China have in shaping global geo-politics, development frameworks and international concepts
Introduction: Akshay Mathur, Senior Director (Head), Asia Society Policy Institute, Delhi
Yoga Day after Day: Yogic Tools to Take Home
The workshop will be conducted by Sanya Tyagi, Yoga expert and Odissi artist; and Alka Tyagi, Yoga expert, poet and academic
The workshop will offer five components of Yoga in short 15 minute capsules. The five components will cover Posture – for body alignment, flexibility and physical health; Breathing Practice – for detoxification and vital energy; Yogic relaxation (Yoga Nidra) – for relaxing brain centres; Mantras – for wellbeing and will power; and Meditation – for creativity and intuitive wisdom
Book Discussion Group
Vihangam: Gangapath ke Bhagirath Aakhyan
By Abhay Mishra (Penguin Swadesh: 2025)
Discussants: Shri Rambahadur Rai, President IGNCA; Prof. Pushpesh Pant, historian and former Professor of International Relations, Jawaharlal Nehru University; Ms Vaishali Mathur, Editor, Penguin Random House India; Shri Abhay Mishra, author of the book
Moderator: Shri Vyomesh Shukla,poet, critic and translator
Book Discussion Group
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Raghu Rai: Waiting for the Divine
By Rachna Singh (Hawakal Publishers: 2024)
Discussants: Shri Raghu Rai, well-known phototographer and photojournalist ; Ms Roobina Karode, Director & Chief Curator, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), New Delhi; Dr. Rachna Singh, author and Editor of The Wise Owl, a literary & art online magazine and author of the book
Moderator: Mandira Nayar, Senior journalist
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I’m Kabir and I’m Not, says Kabir
Whose Kabir? Which Kabir? Did the historical Kabir actually write “Ud Jayega Hans Akela” made famous by Kumar Gandharva? Is Kabir the most faked signature/chaap/takhallus ever? How is it that a million couplets are aggregated in his name? What kind of Kabir is never sung? How may we read Kabir via the Buddha and Ambedkar? Poet, translator, publisher and musician Anand will try to unwrap the many Kabirs that are wrapped in the diaphanous fabric called Kabir.
Anand is the publisher at Navayana, a student of Dhrupad with Ustad F. Wasifuddin Dagar, and is the author of the recent book, The Notbook of Kabir: Thinner than Water, Fiercer than Fire.
Conversation: Sharat-e-Qatra (The Ecstasy of a Drop)
Conversation: Sharat-e-Qatra (The Ecstasy of a Drop)
Syeda Hameed, former Member, Planning Commission, author, feminist scholar, and educationist In Conversation with Sujata Prasad and Oroon Das
(Collaboration: Ahad Anhad)