The Great Case Series: A series exploring landmark constitutional rulings. The discussion on State of Tamil Nadu v. Governor of Tamil Nadu examines the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Governor’s duties in assenting to bills and the constitutional implications of prescribed timelines.

Panelists: Mr. Tathagata Roy, Former Governor of Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya; Prof Ashok Pankaj, Professor at the Council for Social Development, New Delhi; Mr. Lalit Panda, Author of Heads Held High: Salvaging State Governors for 21st century India

Moderator: Anshul Dalmia, Research Fellow, Charkha

(Collaboration: Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy)

It is the fourth edition in the series brings together grassroots and deep-tech innovators from across India, showcasing affordable, inclusive, and scalable solutions addressing key challenges in healthcare, agriculture, environment, and clean energy. The two-day festival will feature around 100 innovations across the Deep-tech and Grassroots Innovation sectors.

Mentored and Curated by Dr. Renu Swarup, Former Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, Prof. Anil Gupta, Founder, Honey Bee Network, SRISTI, GIAN & NIF, Dr. Swati Basu, Former Scientific Secretary, Office of the PSA, Dr. Taslimarif Saiyed, Director and CEO, C-CAMP, Bengaluru

Inauguration of Exhibition in the Gandhi-King Plaza at 11:15 am

Deep Tech and Grassroots Innovation

An exhibition of innovators from across India showcasing nearly 100 innovations in healthcare, agriculture, environment, and clean energy.

(Collaboration: C-CAMP, Bengaluru and GIAN, Ahmedabad)

This conference on the Buddhist philosopher Atīśa Dīpaṃkara will explore his roles as scholar, reformer and spiritual leader. Born in present-day Bangladesh c. 982, Atīśa travelled to Southeast Asia to study from Guru Serlingpa/Dharmakirti. As Abbot of Vikramshila, he was invited to Tibet to teach Buddhadharma. Practitioners and academics will speak of Atīśa’s life, and of how he contributed to our understanding of mindfulness and the guru-shishya relationship

(Organised by IIC- International Research Division in collaboration with the Centre for Escalation of Peace, Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Ritinjali and Pallavan Learning Centre)

Conceptualized by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Talk and Workshop from 10:00 to 13:00

Managing Our Weight - what can we do?

The talk will be about weight control. Benefits of controlling weight include prevention of Diabetes and if already with Diabetes.

By Dr Pooja Tiwari, Assistant Prof., Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences (CAPFIMS)

Followed by Screening for diabetes risk including weight, height, and waist check, random blood sugar testing and counselling by Dietician.

(Strictly for IIC members & staff members only)

At 16:00

A short talk on Lighten up for Sugar Control: How Weight Management Transforms Diabetes?

By Prof. S.V. Madhu, Director Professor, Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, UCMS & GTB Hospital, Delhi.

Obesity is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, with nearly 90% of people with the condition being overweight or obese. Managing obesity through weight loss with lifestyle changes, medication, or surgery is crucial for preventing or treating type 2 diabetes and improving blood sugar control. Weight management can transform type 2 diabetes by improving glycaemic control, reducing the need for medication, and offering the potential for disease remission.

Followed by Panel Discussion on

Awareness to Action: Controlling Weight to Control Diabetes!

Panelists: Dr. S.V. Madhu Director Professor, Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, UCMS & GTB Hospital, Delhi. Dr. Nitish Naik, Prof. of Cardiology, AIIMS, New Delhi. Dr. Yashdeep Gupta, Addl. Prof. of Endocrinology & Metabolism, AIIMS, New Delhi. Mrs. Nilanjana Singh, Dietician & Nutrition Therapist.

Chair: Dr Ashwani Kumar

Followed by interactive Q & A session with the audience

Talk by Prof. Joachim Bautze

Prof. Bautze will speak about the remarkable murals of the Badal Mahal, first brought to light in 1986 and now recognized as the earliest and most innovative of all Rajasthani schools of painting. Dated around 1610–20, these jewel-like wall paintings stand out for their vivid naturalistic depictions and historical significance, often compared to the Sistine Chapel in their importance for Rajasthan’s art history.

Prof. Joachim Bautze, Scholar of Rajasthani wall and miniature paintings, taught Indian art history at the Ruperto Carola in Heidelberg, the Wakō and Chūō Daigaku in Tokyo and the Freie Universität in Berlin.

Moderator: Prof. Jyotindra Jain, Indian Art Historian

Freedom of Speech is constitutionally guaranteed under Article 19(1) (a) of the Constitution of India. It protects the right of individuals to express their opinions without fear of state reprisal, however it is not unfettered. The discussion will focus on the critical inquiry of the nature, scope, and limits of free speech in India’s constitutional framework.

Speaker: Justice Rekha Sharma, Former Judge, Delhi High Court

Discussants: Jatinder Jay Cheema, Legal Practitioner in various High Courts in India, the Supreme Court of India, Regulators, and Arbitral Tribunals; Santosh Snehi Mann, District and Sessions Judge, Delhi (Retd)

(Organised by the IIC’s Sectoral Policy Planning Group on Law and Justice)

Book discussion on artist Anjum Singh with an essay by Ella Datta

Followed by a panel discussion on life and work of the artist by Meera Menezes, Manisha Parekh, Manisha Gera Baswani, and Ella Datta

(Collaboration: The Raza Foundation)

Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Talk and workshop from 10:00 to 13:00

Breast Cancer Awareness with the slogan “Pink Together, Stronger Forever” By Dr. Sneh Bhargave, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Oncology, Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences (CAPFIMS), A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi.

It will focus on breast cancer by outlining the key risk factors prevalent in India, including genetic and lifestyle influences.

Followed by a Workshop on self-breast examination techniques for timely identification of abnormalities.

Conducted by Dr. Krithika Rangarajan, Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Onco radiology, A.I.I.M.S, New Delhi.                                                  

There will be a live breast screening demonstration for myth-busting; with the definite purpose of creating awareness & early detection in the fight against breast cancer, besides an expert note on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the diagnosis of suspected cases of Breast Cancer.

(Strictly for IIC members and staff members only)

At 16:00
A short talk on ‘Vaccination in Adults- My Prescription

Dr. Manish Soneja, Professor, Department of Medicine, A.I.I .M.S., New Delhi.
“Vaccines are for kids, not me!! Think again.” Most of us believe vaccination ends with childhood. But the truth is, as adults we remain vulnerable to many preventable infections—flu, pneumonia, hepatitis, shingles, HPV, and more. In this session on Adult Vaccination, we will discuss why vaccines are essential at different stages of adult life, clear common myths, and share simple, practical guidance for building your personal vaccine prescription.

Followed by a Panel Discussion 
‘Vaccination in Adults: Questions, Concerns and Answers’
Panelists: Dr. Ambuj Roy, Professor, Department of Cardiology, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi, Dr. Manish Soneja, Professor, Department of Medicine, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi; Dr. Karan Madan, Professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleeping Medicine, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi.                                                            
                   
Followed by interactive Q & A session with the Audience

A panel of noted experts will discuss the challenges posed by these tariffs, among other measures, for India’s economic prospects and policy options to deal with them.

Panelist: Mr Nitin Yadav, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India; Mr Ajay Shankar, Former Industry Secretary; Dr Anup Wadhawan, Former Commerce Secretary; Dr Pravakar Sahoo, Programme Director, NITI Aayog; Mr Sumanta Chaudhuri, Principal Adviser, CII

Moderator: Prof Nagesh Kumar Director, ISID

Closing Remarks: Dr Pritam Banerjee Head, Centre for WTO Studies

(Collaboration: Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID) and Centre for WTO Studies)

The Electoral Rolls Controversy and the Media

Panelists: S Y Quraishi, Former Chief Election Commissioner; Manisha Pande, Managing Editor, Newslaundry; Yogendra Yadav, Political Activist; Ashutosh, Co-Founder Satya Hindi; Gurdeep Singh Sappal, Leader, INC

Moderator: Pamela Philipose, Ombudsperson, The Wire

(Collaboration: The Media Foundation)