The Quiet Storm  
Taneyev · Chopin · Schumann - Struggle, resilience and the beauty that rises through music.

By British-Indian pianist Rhys Concessao, graduate of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory tours India with The Quiet Storm. 
The recital travels through Russian, Polish and German Romanticism. The evening opens in Moscow with Sergei Taneyev, teacher of Rachmaninov and Scriabin. His Prelude and Fugue written in memory of his lifelong nurse moves from grief to fierce resolve. From Russia we travel to Poland and to Chopin where the storm grows still. A Nocturne of quiet beauty then a Scherzo full of wit, play and sudden flashes of fire. The journey ends in Germany with Robert Schumann whose music never rests. His moods change from moment to moment torn between passion and dream, struggle and tenderness. It is a reminder that the human spirit endures its storms and that beauty is often born within them.
 

European Union Film Festival -India (EUFF)
The 31st edition of the European Union Film Festival brings a diverse selection of European cinema. Screening of 4 films offering audiences an opportunity to explore Europe’s rich cultural landscape, varied perspectives and storytelling traditions.

More details to be announced soon!

(Collaboration: Delegation of the European Union to India)
 

IIC DOUBLE BILL: MUSIC & DANCE RECITALS

Carnatic Vocal Recital
By Hrudayesh R Krishnan from Chennai, disciple of Guru Smt Bhamah Krishnan, Sri Srikanth Gopalakrishnan &: Dr G Baby

At 19:00 
Bharatanatyam Recital
By Aranyani Bhargav from Bangalore

COMMEMORATION OF CONSTITUTION DAY - 2026
The Values of our Constitution
Speaker: Justice Abhay S. Oka, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India (online from Mumbai)
Followed by an interactive session with students from schools of Delhi NCR.

Discussants: Adnan Farooqui, Professor, Department of Political Science, Jamia Millia Islamia; Vijay Kumar, Author and Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India; Disha Wadekar, Advocate, Supreme Court of India and co-founder of CEDE (Community for the Eradication of Discrimination in Education and Employment), (online from Melbourne).
Introduction: Suhas Borker, Convener, Working Group on Alternative Strategies
Organised as part of Taking Gandhi to Children series that brings children closer to the enduring legacy of Gandhi’s non-violent struggle for equity, pluralism and sustainable development by hosting year-round interactive sessions with students from schools of Delhi NCR
(Collaboration: Working Group on Alternative Strategies)

PEOPLE’S FESTIVAL OF INNOVATION 2026
Innovating for Inclusive Impact: Bridging Science and Society

Curated and mentored by Renu Swarup, Anil Gupta, Swati Basu and Taslimarif Saiyed

Inauguration of the Exhibition at the C.D Deshmukh Auditorium & Gandhi-King Memorial Plaza at 10:30 hrs, it will be on from 25 to 27 from 11:00 to 18:00 hrs and till 13:00 hrs on 28 Nov’26.

More details on the website

The fifth festival in the series celebrates innovations that turn scientific knowledge into accessible, sustainable and socially relevant solutions. PFoI 2026, is a platform that catalyses the convergence of deep-tech and grassroot innovations from across India, focusing on affordable and inclusive solutions for unmet social needs. The Festival brings together innovators, start-ups, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, domain experts, academics, investors and policymakers to share ideas, showcase innovation and explore ways to scale solutions that address local and global challenges.

(Collaboration: C-CAMP, GIAN and Honey Bee Network)
 

K G Subramanyan: A Language of My Own
(52 minutes; English)

A documentary exploring the life, artistic vision and distinctive visual language of renowned Indian modern artist K. G. Subramanyan.

(Collaboration: Raza Foundation)
 

34th Annual Pt. Radhakrishna–Pt. Kartaram Mallick National Dhrupad Samaroh
An evening celebrating the rich traditions of Dhrupad through instrumental, vocal and dance performances.
Pakhawaj Duet
Gaurav Upadhyay (Gaya Gharana) and Devashish Pathak (Darbhanga Gharana)
Surbahar Recital
Ashwini Dalvi
Pakhawaj accompaniment: Harish Chandrapati
Dhrupad Vocal Recital – Darbhanga Gharana
Uday Kumar Mallick
Pakhawaj: Gaurav Upadhyay
Tanpura: Kamini Agnihotri and Rishikesh Mallick
Bharatanatyam Dance Performance
Sindhu Mishra & Group
(Collaboration: Dhrupad Academy, Delhi)
 

Ek Noor Te Sab Jag Upjaya kaun bhale kaun mande (All beings have emanated from the same divine light and therefore no one is good or bad)
By young performers from Punjab, vocals: Punjabi, Braj and Farsi with instruments; Dilruba, Ukelele and Didgerido from Austrailia
Curation & Direction: Aaradhana Kohli Kapur 
A cultural presentation commemorating the 557th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, celebrating his teachings of universal brotherhood, equality and inclusivity, deeply rooted in the Bhakti and Sufi traditions. 
(Collaboration: Enable India Foundation and Project- Recentring Ahimsa)

IIC DOUBLE BILL: DANCE RECITALS

Mohiniyattyam Recital 
By Aparna Sajeev from Delhi, disciple of Guru Jayaprabha Menon

Accompanists :Delhi  Sridhar(Violin) &  Shankarraman on (Mridangam)
 

At 19:00
Bharatanatyam  Recital
By Anuradha Mathur from Bangalore ,disciple of Guru Smt. Jamuna Krishnan,

Smt. Ragini Chandershekar and Sri P. Praveen Kumar.
 

Sardar Patel Lecture on Governance 
Keynote Address: Justice Dr. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, Former Chief Justice of India

Welcome Address: Mahesh Kapoor, Former Advisor, Planning Commission and Vice President, IC Centre for Governance

Opening Remarks: Prabhat Kumar, Former Cabinet Secretary, First Governor of Jharkhand and President, IC Centre for Governance

Presidential Address: Harivansh, Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha

Vote of Thanks: Shanti Narain, Former Member (Traffic), Railway and Secretary General, IC Centre for Governance

(Collaboration: IC Centre for Governance)