Speaker: Prof. Ajay K. Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India

Discussants: Prof. Ambuj Sagar, Founding Head, School of Public Policy, Vipula and Mahesh Chaturvedi Professor of Policy Studies, IIT Delhi; and Shri Rajesh Gopinathan, former CEO and Managing Director, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Ltd.

Chair: Shri Shyam Saran, President, IIC

By Roger Tristao Adao featuring Madhavan Somanathan

The artists will present a concert of works by Soleares; Granados; Albéniz; Cardoso and others

Curated by Rajiv Mehrotra

Leap of Faith (72 min; 2008; English)
Directed by Aditi V. Makim & Valentina Trivedi

Screening will be followed by a discussion with the filmmakers

Unveiling the extraordinary journey of a frail child who grew up to help millions overcome physical ailments through the practice of yoga, the film explores B.K.S. Iyengar’s roles as a disciple, teacher, husband, father and guru. Narrated by the critically acclaimed Naseeruddin Shah, an Iyengar Yoga student himself, this inspiring story celebrates the pioneer’s indomitable spirit and his universally enriching impact.

(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness The Dalai Lama)
 

Inauguration of 
Olympic in Reel Life – A Festival of Films and Photographs: 7 to 14 October 2023

Complete Schedule 

A festival showcasing the best of Olympic film heritage, including India at the Olympics, drawn from the collections and extensive archives of the Olympic Museum and the Olympic Channel. Festival organised in collaboration with Film Heritage Foundation and in partnership with the Olympic Museum. 

In Conversation
Shivendra Singh Dungarpur in conversation with Indian Olympians – Abhinav Bindra, M.C.Mary Kom, Vijendra Singh,, Karnam Malleshwari and Zafar Iqbal

The programme will include screening of film clips and highlights from Olympic films across continents and eras. 
 

A Historical Perspective of the Discovery, Exploration, and Attempts on Mount Everest, Leading to the First Ascent in 1953
An illustrated lecture by Brig. Ashok Abbey, passionate skier-mountaineer, veteran climber, who has climbed extensively, for over 43 years in the Karakoram, Great Himalaya, and adjoining mountain ranges. He has climbed, led, and participated in many international, and Indian Expeditions to 5000, 6000, 7000, and 8000 metre mountains, successfully

Guest of Honour: Shri N.N. Vohra, Life Trustee, IIC, former President, Indian Mountaineering Foundation

Chair: Shri Shyam Saran, President, IIC

Moderator: Shri Maninder Kohli, Managing Trustee, The Himalayan Environment Trust

The talk retraces the fascinating history of the mountain from its discovery, and naming, leading to its first successful climb

Sarod Recital – Raga Darbari

By Pt. Biswajit Roy Choudhary
Accompanied by Pt. Ram Kumar Mishra

Hindustani Classical Vocal
By Pt. Sanjeev Abhayankar who will present Raga Darbari

Accompanists: Pt. Vinod Lele (tabla); and Abhinay Ravande (harmonium)

(Collaboration: Navras School of Performing Arts)

Indigenous Habitat: Vestiges of Ancestral Life in India’s North East
By Shyamal Datta and Ronojoy Sen 

Discussants: Shri Harpreet Singh, Joint Secretary, Social Development, Secondary Livelihood Wing & NEHHDC; Dr. Mitul Baruah, Assistant Professor, Ashoka University; Shri Ronojoy Sen and Shri Shyamal Datta, authors of the book

Chair: Shri K.N. Shrivastava , Director, IIC

Followed by
Cultural Evening 

Nyishi folk dance from Arunachal Pradesh; Bihu dance from Assam; Kambathoibi Meitei dance from Manipur; Angami folk dance from Nagaland; Hojagiri dance of the Reang from Tripura; Khasi folk dance from Meghalaya; and Lion dance of Sikkim
 
Artists presented by North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd.
 

sadho dekho jag baurana

Celebrated classical musician and vocalist, Pt. Madhup Mudgal in conversation with Sujata Prasad and Oroon Das

(Collaboration: Ahad Anhad)

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Cultural programme to be presented by school students

(Collaboration: Sarvodaya  International Trust, New Delhi Chapter)
 

(64 min; 2023; Marathi & English)
Directed & Produced by Sumira Roy who will introduce the film

Screening will be followed by a discussion

In the bustling city of Mumbai where life never stops, a couple decide to end theirs. Becoming India’s first couple to jointly appeal for Euthanasia (illegal in India). During their quest, an unexpected crisis brings them to a crucial crossroad. In this complex interplay of life and death is the desire for one actually a yearning for the other?