Art Matters CVI
Book Discussion on The Joint Indian Family Album: Portraits of a Visual Arts Community by Ajay Shanker

Followed by a panel discussion: Ram Rahman, Meera Menezes and Gary Reid

(Collaboration: Raza Foundation)
 

Art Matters
Arundhathi Subramaniam in conversation with Anamika

(Collaboration: Raza Foundation)

Curtain Raiser Show of Nalanda Literature Festival 2025
 

The Nalanda Literature Festival is a unique celebration of India’s cultural and literary heritage, with a special focus on Bihar and north eastern states’ rich linguistic traditions — Angika, Bhojpuri, Bajjika, Magahi, Maithili, Surjapuri, Bodo, Mizo, Assammese and many more. Through thought-provoking sessions, heritage, creative exchanges, the Festival seeks to revive and promote our regional languages, inspire younger generations, and position Bihar and north eastern states’ literary culture on the national and global stage.

(Collaboration: Dhanu Bihar Trust)
 

DIALOGUES IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS 
Conceptualized by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Talk and Workshop from 10:00 to 13:00

Part I: CPR from 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Short Talk on: Hands to Restart Heart to Save Lives by Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques.
By Prof Rakesh Garg, A.I.I.M.S, New Delhi

This technique helps to revive persons whose heartbeat or breathing may have stopped. This session will help participants to recognize and respond to cardiac arrest and give high quality CPR. This is a repetitive extensive training on CPR techniques

Followed by Demonstration and performing of CPR techniques including Automated External Defibrillators (AED) by the participants.

Organized by Dr. Ambuj Roy, Professor of Cardiology & Head, Skill, e-Learning & Telemedicine Facility, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi. Conducted by Prof. Rakesh Garg, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi, & associates.

Part II: From 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
‘Meaningful Life Despite Arthritis, with Rehabilitation Medicine!’

Organised & conducted with a short talk by Dr Sanjay Wadhwa, Prof. & Head, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, AIIMS, New Delhi.

(Strictly for IIC members & staff members only)
At 16:00                      
A short talk on Freedom from Arthritis, Move Freely Again: The Gift of Joint Replacement
By Dr Vijay Kumar, Professor of Orthopaedics A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi 
Joint replacement surgery is a transformative procedure that significantly reduces chronic joint pain and restores mobility for individuals with severe arthritis or joint damage. It offers a renewed chance to move freely and embrace an active, fulfilling lifestyle.

Followed by Panel Discussion on
Restoring Mobility with Conservative Treatments/Joint Replacement 
Panellists:  Dr Vijay Kumar, Professor of Orthopaedics A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi; Dr. Sanjay Wadhwa, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi; 
Dr. Danveer Bhadu. Addl. Prof., Dept. of Rheumatology, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi

Chair: Dr Ashwani Kumar

Followed by interactive Q & A session with the audience
 

IIC/MEDIA DIALOGUES
From Kingmaker to Bystander: Is the Media Still a Force in Indian Elections?

Panellists: Rajdeep Sardesai, Television Anchor; Pawan Khera, Congress Leader; Poornima Joshi, Resident Editor, Hindu Business Line, Delhi; Satish K Jha, Professor of Political Science, Delhi University; Jitendra Kumar. Independent Journalist

Moderator: Bharat Bhushan, Journalist and Editor
(Collaboration: The Media Foundation)
 

The Shifting Logic of the Indus Waters Treaty

Speaker: Dr. Uttam K. Sinha, Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar–Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA)

Discussant: Amb. Ashok K. Kantha, Former Ambassador of India to the People’s Republic of China

Moderator: Dr Srinivas Chokkakula, President & Chief Executive Centre for Policy Research

The lecture explores how the Indus Waters Treaty, once hailed as a triumph of technical cooperation over politics, is being reshaped by shifting geopolitical realities, environmental stress, and the erosion of bilateral trust between India and Pakistan.

(Collaboration: Centre for Policy Research)

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.

Panellists: Tathagata Roy, Former Governor of Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya; Prof Ashok Pankaj, Professor at the Council for Social Development, New Delhi; 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)
 

Guru Conference: Atiśa Dīpaṃkara Śrījñāna
 

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

To Register, please click : https://tinyurl.com/2j5jd4j6

(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)
 

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

In the Gandhi-King Plaza from 17 Nov to 20 Nov 2025, 11:00 to 18:00
Deep Tech and Grassroots Innovation
An exhibition of innovators from across India showcasing nearly 100 innovations in healthcare, agriculture, environment, and clean energy.

A detailed breakup of the Festival will be sent through email and is on the website

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

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!
Panellists:  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