Leading lady of Indian cinema, Sharmila Tagore
In conversation with Sujata Prasad and Oroon Das

(Collaboration: Ahad Anhad)

The Genius of Nelson Mandela
Speaker: Prof. Neera Chandhoke, Distinguished Fellow, Centre for Equity Studies, New Delhi

Introduction by Programme Director, South African High Commission
Opening Remarks: Suhas Borker, Convener, Working Group on Alternative Strategies and Trustee, IIC
Closing Remarks: Mr. Cedrick C. Crowley, Acting High Commissioner, South African High Commission

The Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture was instituted at IIC in 2018 to mark the Centenary of Madiba

(Collaboration: South African High Commission; and Working Group on Alternative Strategies)

The Agrarian Economy: Perceptions versus reality

Speaker: Prof. Madhura Swaminathan, Professor and Head, Economic Analysis Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru

Welcome and Introduction: Prof. Nitya Nanda, Director, Council for Social Development

Remarks by the Chair: Shri Shyam Saran, President, IIC

Vote of Thanks: Prof. Biswajit Dhar, Vice President, Council for Social Development

The lecture will provide evidence and argument to question popular perceptions about the agrarian economy, about farmers and farming

The programme will include release of India Social Development Report 2023 – “Women’s Contribution in Economy” edited by Prof. Indira Hirway

(Collaboration: Council for Social Development)

YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/EyeR74FCNdc?feature=share

Dr. Ananda Bhavanani and Dr. Sangeeta Laura Biagi in conversation with Rajiv Mehrotra

Welcome Remarks: Shri K.N. Shrivastava, Director, IIC

(Organised in collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility)
 

Traditional Folk Songs and Dances from Himachal

By Umesh Bharadwaj and group from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

The artists will present Himachali folk songs and Mandiyali Nagari dance

The traditional folk songs of Himachal Pradesh vary from the romantic to chivalric genre and on the changing seasons. The songs are sometimes accompanied by community dances. Each region has its own distinct folk song such as Chhinj, Laman, Gangi, Mohana, Tappe, Dholru, Bare-Haren and Soohadiyan to name a few.

(Collaboration: NCZCC, Prayagraj, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India)
 

Hindustani Vocal Recital

By Parimal Amar Kolhatkar from Pune, disciple of Dr. Vikas Kashalkar
Accompanists: Jitendra Swain (tabla); Lalit Sisodiya (harmonium)
 
 

At 19:00 
Kathak Recital

By Anukriti Vishwakarma from Delhi, disciple of Pt. Jai Kishan Maharaj    
 

Presented by Yaqub Ghauri and Sadia Rahman
Directed by Yaqub Ghauri

Research and scripted by Sadia Rahman, the theatre voice presentation focuses on the story of the legendary film actor, Dilip Kumar. In Hindustani, the performance unveils the saga of a fruit merchant’s son, Yusuf Khan and his transformation into Dilip Kumar
 

A segment from the Act of the Ashoka Garden ('Aśokavanikāṅkam'), the Fifth Act of Shaktibhadra's play, Ascharyachudamani, showing Ravana addressing the Moon while pining for Sita

Presented by Margi Madhu, son and disciple of Guru Moozhikkulam Kochukuttan Chakyar, who was the torch bearer of the Ammannoor style of acting

With artists of Nepathya – Centre for Excellence in Kutiyattam

Accompanists: Thalam: Dr. Indu G.; mizhavu: Kalamandalam Manikandan & Nepathya Jinesh; edakka: Kalanilayam Rajan; and make-up: Kalanilayam Sreejith Sundaran

Kutiyattam is one of India’s oldest living theatrical traditions. In 2003, it was proclaimed Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
 

CONCERT
Carlos Kleiber conducts New Year’s Concert 1992
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
(90 min; 1992; dvd)

One of the most gifted conductors of the second half of the twentieth century also excelled in the lighter Viennese classics, of which the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual New Year’s Concerts are such a notable celebration. This 1992 concert celebrated the 150th Jubilee Year of the VPO and won particular acclaim. Kleiber’s unorthodox conducting looks so expressive, so fluid, that at times it seems as if it must be improvised on the spot. In fact, he was wont to insist on copious rehearsal time in which to secure those lean, crystalline textures. Featuring music by Johann Strauss II, Johan Strauss I, Josef Strauss and Otto Nicolai.

Curated & Introduced by Sunit Tandon
 

Shakkar ke 5 Daane (75 min)
Play in Hindi written by Manav Kaul
Directed by Vishaal Vashishtha

Presented by Nabhya Theatre Group

Shakkar ke paanch daane (Five grains of sugar) recounts the personal journey of Rajkumar – a young man from small town India, where nothing spectacular ever happens. The play revolves around the choices he makes, especially when pushed into a corner. Rajkumar’s is a universal journey filled with delightful events and speckled with life-changing experiences