Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Introductory Talk & Workshop from 10:00 to 13:00

A short talk on keeping your kidneys healthy by focussing on staying hydrated, balanced diet, managing blood sugar and blood pressure, avoiding excessive sugar, salt and alcohol and prioritizing regular exercises. This will be followed by clinical assessments to help understand and prevent kidney-related conditions. Onsite tests to include Height & Weight, Blood Pressure, Random Blood Sugar, HbA1c, Renal Profile, Lipid Profile

(Strictly for IIC members and staff members only)

At 16:00

Protect Your Filters: A Practical Talk on Kidney Wellness

Consultant Speaker: Dr. Sandeep Mahajan, M.D., D.M., FASN, FRCP (London), Professor, Department of Nephrology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

An informative session on kidney health, its vital functions, early signs of disease, and how simple lifestyle changes can make a lasting difference

Followed by Panel Discussion on: Understanding the Triad: Diabetes, Heart Disease and Kidney Health

Panellists: Dr. Ambuj Roy, Department of Cardiology, AIIMS, New Delhi; Dr. Yashdeep Gupta, Department of Endocrinology, AIIMS, New Delhi; and Ms. Gurdeep Kaur Shetty, Dietician, AIIMS, New Delhi.

Moderator: Dr. Sandeep Mahajan, Consultant

Chair: Dr Ashwani Kumar

Followed by an interactive Q&A with the audience

A unique two-day immersion with Yogacharya Dr. Anand Balayogi Bhavanani, Director, Institute of Salutogenesis and complementary medicine, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry; and Yogacharini Dr Sangeeta Biagi, Director, International Studies and Research, Gitananda Nada Yoga, Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry.

The workshop integrates breath, sound and stillness to cultivate resilience, compassion, and inner clarity, drawing from traditional lineages and contemporary therapeutic practices

Due to limited seats, we would request you to kindly please register in advance should you wish to attend the workshop. 

The link for registration is given below: - https://forms.gle/LQZZViyxpUQttrnZA

As we near photography’s 200th year, Image Worlds gathers international scholars, artists, curators, and archivists to explore the shifting terrains of lens-based media. The symposium engages with the aesthetics, politics, and global circulation of images in our hyper-visual era.

For registration and schedule, click here: https://surl.li/mobhtx

(Collaboration: Photo SouthAsia with The Alkazi Foundation for the Arts, Maze Collective Studio & Offset Projects.)

The Media, Operation Sindoor and India’s Diplomatic Outreach
 

Panelists: Vivek Katju, former diplomat; Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Member of Parliament; Manish Tewari, Member of Parliament; C Rajamohan, journalist and foreign policy expert, and Praveen Swami, Contributing Editor, The Print

The panel will be moderated by journalist and editor, Bharat Bhushan

(Collaboration: The Media Foundation)

From Green Revolution to the Evergreen Revolution: New Technologies Reaching the Unreached

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

Speakers: Dr Trilochan Mohapatra, former DG, ICAR and Secretary, Govt of India; Dr Renu Swaroop, Former Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Govt of India; Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson, MSSRF; Dr Sanjay Kumar, Chairman, ASRB; Dr Ch. Srinivas Rao, Director, IARI-ICAR; Dr KC Bansal, Former DG, NBPGR; Dr Ashwani Pareek, Executive Director, NABI, Mohali; and Dr Madhura Swaminathan, Professor, ISI, Bengaluru

Chair: Shri Shyam Saran, President, IIC

Closing Remarks and Vote of thanks: Dr George John, Former Senior Adviser, Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India.

Artist Lal Bahadur Singh in conversation with writer and  historian, Dr Shamsul Islam

(Collaboration: The Raza Foundation)

Yoga Beyond the ‘Branding: Reclaiming the Sacred
 

Dr Ananda Bhavanani and Dr Sangeeta Biagi in Conversation with Rajiv Mehrotra.

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

A unique two-day immersion with Yogacharya Dr. Anand Balayogi Bhavanani, Director, Institute of Salutogenesis and complementary medicine, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry; and Yogacharini Dr Sangeeta Biagi, Director, International Studies and Research, Gitananda Nada Yoga, Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry.

At 9:00 AM

The workshop integrates breath, sound and stillness to cultivate resilience, compassion, and inner clarity, drawing from traditional lineages and contemporary therapeutic practices

Due to limited seats, we would request you to kindly please register in advance should you wish to attend the workshop. The link for registration is given below: - https://forms.gle/LQZZViyxpUQttrnZA

At 18:30

Yoga Beyond the ‘Branding: Reclaiming the Sacred

Yogacharya Dr Ananda Bhavanani and Yogacharini Dr Sangeeta Biagi in Conversation with Rajiv Mehrotra, Trustee/Secretary, Foundation for Universal Responsibility

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

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

A Talk by Dr Isaac Mathai

Ayurveda and Naturopathy, grounded in centuries of holistic wisdom, are proving to be more relevant than ever. With scientific backing and a natural, preventive approach, these systems offer powerful tools to restore well-being and longevity- without losing touch with the rhythms of nature.

Dr Mathai, a world-renowned holistic physician explores the possibilities of this integrative healthcare in today’s world.

For Registration : www.tinyurl.com/yz4p6f49

(Collaboration: Ritinjali ; SOUKYA International Holistic Health Centre, Bengaluru)
 

Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Talk & Workshop from 10:00 to 13:00

Understanding Menopause
Consultant Speaker: Dr. Garima, Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Menopause, while natural, affects multiple body systems and requires proactive management. The session will cover its onset, symptoms, and long-term impacts such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular risk. Discussions will focus on screening, lifestyle adjustments, and individualized treatment options including hormone therapy, supplements, and counselling. Onsite evaluation will include symptom review, physical measurements, and lab tests (blood sugar, lipid profile, thyroid function, etc.).

(Strictly for IIC members and staff members only)

At 16:00
Women’s Health Beyond Menopause
Speaker: Dr. Neena Malhotra, MD, DNB, FRCOG (UK), FAMS, FICOG
Professor & Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIIMS, New Delhi

Followed by Panel Discussion on:

Wellness in the Second Spring: A Guide to Women’s Health After Midlife
Panelists: Dr. Sonia Malik, Former President, Indian Menopause Society; Dr. S.V. Madhu, Director-Prof., Dept. of Endocrinology, UCMS & GTBH, Delhi; Dr. Ambuj Roy, Prof. of Cardiology, AIIMS, New Delhi; and Dr. Ravinder Singh, Psychologist & Psychotherapist

Moderator: Dr. Neena Malhotra, consultant

Followed by an interactive Q&A with the audience.