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.
 

Talk by Naman P. Ahuja, Professor of Art History, Jawaharlal Nehru University and General Editor of MARG.

Chair: Amb. Shyam Saran, President, IIC

The ongoing attempt to sell the relics of the Buddha excavated from the ancient stupa at Piprahwa has raised several questions at the heart of which is how Indian and international imperatives around sacred remains have changed since their discovery. In this illustrated lecture, Prof. Ahuja will explain how relics are defined, the ethical issues they raise, changes in the law, and how these shifts impact museology.

Conducted by Smt. Bijoylaxmi Hota, a reputed integrated yoga therapist who has written eleven books on yoga and diet including the best seller, Yoga for Busy People

WHO lists old age, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, depression, obesity, smoking, excessive drinking etc. as the causes for dementia. The workshop to be conducted by Yoga Guru Bijoylaxmi Hota will teach simple yogic techniques to eliminate them and to improve your memory. Furthermore, participants will be taught about food medicines for better brain health
 

Delhi’s Rutputty Forest – The Central Ridge
Lead presentation by Pradip Krishen, ecological restoration practitioner

Followed by a panel discussion with the following discussants:
Prof. K.T. Ravindran, architect and urban designer; and Chetan Agarwal, environment and forest analyst and Senior Fellow, Centre for Ecology Development & Research

Coordinator and Moderator: Anuj Srivastava, architect, writer and photographer

Pradip Krishen has been walking inside a portion of the Central Ridge for nearly 50 years and has some insights and stories to share. It is undoubtedly a highly degraded forest but can it be saved from further deterioration? Reaching back to the 1920s, Pradip tells us about the attempts and prospects of restoring the Ridge to a beautiful, living natural forest
 

Apostles of Development: Six Economists and the World They Made
By David C. Engerman (Penguin Viking: 2025)

Discussants: Amb. Shivshankar Menon, former NSA and Foreign Secretary; Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, former Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission of India; and Prof. David C. Engerman, Leitner International Professor, Department of History and Jackson School of Global Affairs, Yale University and author of the book

Moderator: Suhas Borker, Editor, Citizens First TV (CFTV)
 

Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Talk & Workshop from 10:00 to 13:00
E.N.T. Workshop on Optimizing Personal Communication – Listening and Speaking
Speaker: Dr. Rakesh Kumar, M.S., Commonwealth Fellow FPS (UK), Professor of E.N.T. & Head & Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

According to the current WHO estimate, 5% of the world’s population (including 34 million children) require rehabilitation to address the disabling hearing loss. Lifetime prevalence of Voice Disorders is as high as 20.9%, with a significant percentage (6.6%) acquiring in the recent past. The Workshop will include sensitization and education on the prevention and management of these issues with E.N.T. Consultants, Audiologist and Speech Therapists. The session will also include onsite screening including audiogram (measuring hearing levels), and sessions for voice hygiene optimizing communication and managing hearing loss

Open to IIC members and staff members of IIC

At 16:00
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A disorder you should not sleep on
Speaker: Dr. Anant Mohan, MD, Ph.D, FRCP (London), FAMS, Professor & Head, Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleeping Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

Followed by a panel discussion on Beyond the Noise: SNORING – A wake-up call for your health
Panelists: Dr. Alok Thakar, Professor & Head, Dept. of E.N.T. & Head & Neck Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi and Moderator for the panel discussion; Dr. Anant Mohan; Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Professor of E.N.T., AIIMS, New Delhi; Dr. Achal Kumar Srivastava, Professor of Neurology, AIIMS, New Delhi; and Dr. Nitish Naik, Professor of Cardiology, AIIMS, New Delhi

Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar
 

Speaking Stones: The Rock Art of Ladakh
By Ahtushi Deshpande (Ahtushi Deshpande: 2024)

Discussants: Dr. Alka Pande, art historian; and Ahtushi Deshpande, photographer, writer, curator and independent researcher and author of the book

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

Challenges Confronting the Indian Language Media

Panelists: Paresh Nath, Editor and Publisher, Delhi Press; Mahtab Alam, former Executive Editor, The Wire, Urdu; Samata Biswas, Academic and Columnist, Senior Research Advisor, Calcutta Research Group; and R. Prasannan, Resident Editor, The Week & Malayala Manorama
 

Moderator: Vibodh Parthasarathi, Associate Professor, Centre for Culture, Media and Governance, Jamia Millia Islamia

(Collaboration: The Media Foundation)

Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Workshop from 10:00 to 13:00

Workshop on Understanding the basic and common causes of back pain

The Interactive Workshop will also focus on How to improve your core; routine posture training; Safe ergonomics; and rehabilitation through physiotherapy and relevant exercises

Open to IIC members and staff members of IIC

Strong Bones, Pain-Free Life: Tackling Osteoporosis, Arthritis and Back Pain in Aging
 

Speaker: Dr. Bhuvak Garg, MS, MAMS, MRCS, FACS, FIMS, FHTS, Professor, Department of Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Followed by

Panel Discussion on Common Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Elderly

Panelists: Dr. Rajesh Malhotra, former Professor & Head, Department of Orthopaedics, AIIMS, New Delhi; Dr. S.V. Madhu, Director Professor, Department of Endocrinology, University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital, Delhi; Dr. Bhuvak Garg; Dr. Rohit Bhatia, Prof. of Neurology, AIIMS, New Delhi; and Dr. Puneet Khanna, Prof. Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, AIIMS, New Delhi

 

Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar