SATURDAY 1
FESTIVAL ■ GANDHI-KING MEMORIAL PLAZA & C.D. DESHMUKH AUDITORIUM FROM 11:00 ONWARDS
Bhoomi Festival
A celebration of Shakti, the creative Power of Mother Earth, the biodiversity of our Sacred Plants and Nourishment from our Sacred Foods
Organised in collaboration with Navdanya
11:00 to 18:00 in Gandhi-King Memorial Plaza
Exhibition: Sacred Plants and Sacred Foods
From 15:00 to 18:00 in C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium
Panel discussion on Sacred Plants and Sacred Foods
Panelists: Dr. Vandana Shiva, Dr. Nanditha Krishna, Pandurang Hegde, Prasanna, Maya Goburdhun, Dr. Madhu Khanna and Dr. Shukla Chattopadhyay
At 18:30
Ratnagarbha
Ode to Mother Earth who creates, nurtures and sustains
Bharatanatyam choreographed and presented by Rama Vaidyanathan
Introduction: Meera Khanna
MONDAY 3
DISCUSSION ■ CONFERENCE ROOM II AT 17:00
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Akbar of Hindustan
By Parvati Sharma (Juggernaut: 2022)
Discussants: Amb. T.C.A. Raghavan, former High Commissioner to Pakistan and Singapore and former Director General, ICWA; Dr. Anubhuti Maurya, Associate Professor & Head, Dept. of History and Archaeology, Shiv Nadar Institute of Eminence; and Ms Parvati Sharma, author of the book
Chair: Amb. K.P. Fabian, former Ambassador to Italy and Distinguished Fellow, Symbiosis University
MONDAY 3
DISCUSSION ■ SEMINAR ROOMS I TO III, KAMALADEVI COMPLEX AT 18:00
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Recalibrate: Changing Paradigms
By N.K. Singh with select insights from P.K. Mishra (Rupa Publications India: 2022)
Chair: Amb. Shyam Saran, President IIC and former Foreign Secretary of India
Discussants: P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary, Prime Minister of India; Bibek Debroy, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India; Poonam Gupta, Director General, NCAER; and N.K. Singh, economist, academician and author of the book
FRIDAY 7
PERFORMANCE ■ C.D. DESHMUKH AUDITORIUM AT 18:30
Concert
Presented by Abakorao, an Indo-Latin Group who’s repertoire includes Bossa Nova, Salsa, Vallenato, Bachata, Merengue and Reggae music
Artists: Santiago Ramirez (keyboard, lead vocal & guitar); Fidel Deli (percussion); Camilo Barrios (saxophone); Rajahamsam Tiruvaipadi (bass); and Angélica Patiño (vocal)
The artists will present a concert of songs and musical genres that best represent each country’s heritage
(Collaboration: Embassy of Brazil; Embassy of Colombia; Embassy of Dominican Republic; and High Commission of Jamaica)
FRIDAY 7
DISCUSSION ■ SEMINAR ROOMS II & III, KAMALADEVI COMPLEX AT 18:30
ART MATTERS
Here and Hereafter – Nirmal Verma’s Life in Literature
An in-conversation programme with Vineet Gill, author of the book with Ashutosh Bhardwaj and Ashok Vajpeyi
(Collaboration: The Raza Foundation)
MONDAY 10
TALK ■ CONFERENCE ROOM II AT 18:30
Women Saints of India: The roots of their spiritual audacity
Speaker: K. Jaykumar
Chair: Smt Chuden Misra, Member-Secretary, INTACH
The talk will explore the spiritual, psychological and social dimensions of the conduct of women mystics saints like Lal Ded and Rupa Bhavani of Kashmir, Akka Mahadevi of Karnataka, Meera of Rajastam, the Buddhist women ascetics in Theri Gatha, Andal of Tamil Nadu, Mukta Bai of Maharashtra, and several others who lived lives as dictated by their clear inner urge in India. What makes them so audacious that even nudity is of no consequence to some of them. The exploration will also lead towards that inner sun of realization.
K. Jayakumar is a poet writing in both Malayalam and English. Author of 45 books, including ten anthologies of poems and an equal number of translations.
TUESDAY 11
QUIZ ■ MULTIPURPOSE HALL, KAMALADEVI COMPLEX FROM 09:00 TO 13:00
INTACH-IIC Heritage Quiz 2022: Delhi
Inter school Quiz competition focusing on Indian Culture and Heritage for students of classes 7 to 10
Conducted by Cradle Solutions
(Collaboration: Heritage and Communication Service, INTACH)
TUESDAY 11
TALK ■ SEMINAR ROOMS I TO III, KAMALADEVI COMPLEX AT 17:30
Witness to Two Partitions – 1947 and 1971
Lead presentation by Dr. Martha (Marty) Alter Chen, Lecturer in Urban Planning and Design, Harvard Graduate School of Design, Senior Advisor, WIEGO Network, Harvard Graduate School of Design
Discussant: Prof. Indivar Kamtekar, Associate Professor, Centre for Historical Studies, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Marty Alter Chen will speak about being a witness to the Partition and Independence of India in 1947 and the Partition of Pakistan and Independence of Bangladesh in 1971. Marty grew up in India as a third-generation member of an American family who think of India as home. In August 1947, Marty was with her parents and grandparents in Mussoorie. Fast forward to March 1971. Marty, her husband and their son Gregory were living in Dacca, East Pakistan and witnessed the Pakistan military crack-down on East Pakistan, before being evacuated. Marty will share her memories of the two Partitions and of living and working in both India and Bangladesh.
WEDNESDAY 12
CONFERENCE ■ MULTIPURPOSE HALL, KAMALADEVI COMPLEX FROM 09:30 TO 11:00
Asian Association of World Historians Fifth Conference
Inaugural Session
Welcome Remarks: Prof. Aditya Mukherjee, formerly Professor of Contemporary Indian History, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Introduction to Conference: Prof. Akita Shigeru, President, Asian Association of World Historians (AAWH), University of Osaka, Japan
Keynote Address: Plenary 5 Theme: Political Economy of Development
Speaker: Prof. B.R. Tomlinson, Emeritus Professor, Department of History, School of History, Religions and Philosophy, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
Closing Remarks: Prof. R. Mahalaxmi, Professor, Centre for Historical Studies, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University
14 TO 20 OCTOBER 2022
THE IIC EXPERIENCE: A FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Exhibitions:
TREASURES OF KHUDA BAKHSH ORIENTAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
An exhibition of texts, reproductions of archival photographs, facsimiles of rare books, digitised copies of illuminated manuscripts including Tarikh-e-Khandan-e-Timuriyah, Jahangir Namah, Sirat-i-Firuz Shahi and Hisab-e-Fauji of Maharaja Ranjit Singh; and other digital reproductions from the collection of the Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library, Patna
Inauguration of the exhibition on 14 October 2022 at 4 pm
The exhibition will remain on view until 20th October, 11 am to 7 pm
Venue: Conference Room I
On 15 October at 16:00 hours:
Treasures of Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library
An interactive walkthrough conducted by Dr. Shayesta Bedar, Director, Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library
(Collaboration: Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library, Patna)
HANDLOOM AND HANDICRAFTS
An exhibition of textiles and crafts including demonstrations by Master weavers and Master craftspersons
Inauguration of the exhibition on 14 October 2022 at 5 pm
The exhibition will remain on view until 20 October 2022, 11 am to 7 pm
Venue: Gandhi – King Memorial Plaza
AADI – ART OF THE GONDS
An exhibition of contemporary art by artists of the Gond community from Patangarh and Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
Artists: Rahul Shyam; Chain Singh Dhurve; Sushma Shyam; Santosh Shyam;
Ashna Tekam; Surendra Tekam; Chitrakant Shyam; Premvati Pushaam; Sunil Kumar Shyam; Pankaj Urveti; Suresh Kushram; Nilesh Urveti; Santoshi Tekam; Garima Tekam; Teki Urveti; Ramkumar Shyam; Santoshi Paraste; Jyoti Uikey; Jyoti Shyam; Santosh Maravi; Radheshayam Khairwar; and
Sanjay Pancheshwar
Inauguration of the exhibition on 15 October 2022 at 11.30 am
The exhibition will remain on view until 28 October 2022, 11 am to 7 pm
Venue: Art Gallery, Kamaladevi Complex
(Collaboration: The Raza Foundation)
PERFORMANCES:
FRIDAY 14 AT 18:30
Inauguration of the Festival
Followed by
Unchartered Waters
Kathak presented by Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company – The Drishtikon Dance Company
Artists: Aditi Mangaldas, Gauri Diwakar, Rashmi Uppal, Anindita Acharjee, Shubhi Johari, Manoj Sonagra, and Gaurav Bhatti
Vocal Compositions: Shubha Mudgal and Aneesh Pradhan
Musicians: Mohit Gangani, pakhawaj and effects; Ashish Gangani, vocal; Faraz Ahmed, harmonium
Venue: Fountain Lawns
SATURDAY 15 AT 18:30
Diamonds are Forever
An a Cappella concert presented by Paranjoti Academy Chorus from Mumbai for IIC@60
Conductor: Coomi Wadia
Associate Conductor: Harin Amirthanathan
The chorus will present a selection for 16th century music to modern works by new composers, folk songs from all over the world, Indian music for ‘a Cappella’ chorus and Spirituals
Venue: Fountain Lawns
SUNDAY 16 AT 11:30
Hindustani Vocal Recital
By Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande from Mumbai
Accompanists: Pt. Vinod Lele on the tabla; and Dr. Vinay Mishra on the harmonium
Venue: C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium
SUNDAY 16 AT 18:30
Swinging the Songbook
Presenting Carlton Braganza and his Big Band Wagon
With Carlton Braganza (vocal); Meghna Das (guest vocal); Jarryd (saxophone); Senon (trumpet); Semy (trombone); Jeshurun (drums); and Ian (keyboard/bass)
Songs from the rat pack and the great American songbook
Venue: Fountain Lawns
MONDAY 17 AT 18:30
The Old Man (60 min)
Play presented by Orchid Theatre, Assam
Director: Sahidul Haque
Recipient of the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards 2020 (META Awards) for Best Director, Best Actor in a Lead Role (Male); Best Light Design and for Best Choreography
With Niranjan Nath; Barnali Medhi; Himangshu Dewri; Jintu Moni Deka; and Sahidul Haque
Venue: Fountain Lawns
TUESDAY 18 AT 18:30
Polish and Ukrainian Folk Song and Music
Presented by Babooshki Ensemble from Poland and Ukraine
With Karolina Beimcik (voice, violin); Dana Vynnytska (voice); Michał Tomaszczyk (trombone); Jan Smoczyński (piano); Rafał Sarnecki (guitar, ukulele); Michał Jaros (double bass); and Bogusz Wekka (percussion)
Venue: Fountain Lawns
(Collaboration: Polish Institute, New Delhi and Embassy of Ukraine)
WEDNESDAY 19 AT 18:30
Three Generations on the Violin
Carnatic violin concert presented by three generations – Dr. N. Rajam with her daughter, Dr. Sangeeta Shankar and granddaughters, Nandini Shankar and Ragini Shankar
Accompanied by Abhishek Mishra on the tabla
Venue: Fountain Lawns
THURSDAY 20 AT 18:30
Nitya Amore
A dance collaboration between India and Italy exploring the concept of love through music and dance from both countries
Concept and Choreography: Aranyani Bhargav, Ayana Mukherjee, Francesca Dario and Michele Oliva
Music: Dhruv Bedi, Ganesh Krishnaswamy, Giovani Sollima and Leslie Charles
Dancers: Aranyani Bhargav, Ayana Mukherjee, Francesca Dario and Nunzio Perricone
Venue: Fountain Lawns
(Collaboration: Embassy of Italy and Seher)
OTHER PROGRAMMES
SUNDAY 16 AT 15:00
Heritage Walk: IIC@60
A guided walk of the Centre’s buildings
Conceptualised by Suhas Borker
Led by Dr. Beeba Sobti
The walk will be flagged off by Shri N.N. Vohra, Life Trustee, IIC in the C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium Foyer
WEDNESDAY 19 AT 17:00
Release of the IIC Quarterly: Autumn 2022
Edited by Omita Goyal, Chief Editor IIC
Venue: Gandhi-King Memorial Plaza
Members are requested to please check the Centre’s website and emails for updates
THURSDAY 27
FILM ■ C.D. DESHMUKH AUDITORIUM AT 18:30
FILMS OF THE SPIRIT
Curator: Rajiv Mehrotra
Jnani: The Silent Sage of Arunachala (UK)
(80 min; 2016; English)
A film by Jean-Raphaël Dedieu
The film presents the life and legacy of Sri Ramana Maharshi, one of the greatest sages of India. His life unfolded in the twentieth century and continues to inspire and transform millions worldwide. He nurtured silence and simplicity that taught: when we ask ourselves, “Who am I?”, all other thoughts die. When there is no ego or “I”, there is the Self, the highest form of consciousness.
(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness The Dalai Lama)
THURSDAY 27
TALK ■ SEMINAR ROOMS II & III, KAMALADEVI COMPLEX AT 18:30
MAPPING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Illustrated lecture by Dr. Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog; Fellow, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Indian Society of Agricultural Economics. Prof. Chand has more than 30 years of experience in research and teaching in the field of agricultural economics and policy.
Chair: Shri Siraj Hussain, Promoter Director, Arcus Policy Research Private Limited (APR)
FRIDAY 28
FESTIVAL ■ SEMINAR ROOMS I TO III AND MULTIPURPOSE HALL, KAMALADEVI COMPLEX FROM 10:00 TO 20:00
Jashn e Rampur, 2022
Jashn e Rampur marks the culmination of the project ‘Forgotten Food: Culinary Memory, Local Heritage and Lost Agricultural Varieties in India’ (2019-2022) funded by Global Challenges Research Fund through the Arts and Humanities Research Council in UK and executed under the aegis of University of Sheffield. The day long festival focuses on the culinary heritage of Rampur with talks, discussions, film screening and performance
From 10:00 to 11:45
Welcome Address: Principal Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi
The Journey of the Project Forgotten Food
Prof. Siobhan Lambert-Hurley, Project Principal Investigator and Professor of Global History, University of Sheffield, UK in conversation with Dr. Saumya Gupta, Project Co-Investigator and Associate Professor, Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi; and Dr. Tarana Hussain Khan, Project Consultant
Heritage Foods of Rampur: From Translation to Revival
Rana Safvi, Project Collaborator in conversation with Dr. Jayeeta Sharma, Project Partner Lead, Culinaria Research Center, University of Toronto; Dr. Tarana Hussain Khan; Sadaf Hussain, Project Collaborator; and Shri Birendra Sandhu, Benazir Farms, Rampur
From 12:15 to 13:15
Collecting Oral Histories in Covid Times
Presentation by Farah Yameen, Project Coordinator, Dr. Saumya Gupta and their interviewees and student team
From 14:30 to 16:00
Film: Dastarkhwan e Rampur: A Culinary Journey
Yousuf Saeed, filmmaker, Project Collaborator in conversation with Samina Naqvi, Project Collaborator followed by screening of the film
From 16:30 to 18:30
Degh to Dastarkhwan: Qissas and Recipes from Rampur
By Tarana Hussain Khan (Penguin: 2022)
Launch of the book followed by an in-conversation
With Dr. Tarana Hussain Khan; Prof. Pushpesh Pant, historian and writer; and Meru Gokhale, Senior Editor, Penguin India
Desi Delicacies: Food Writing from Muslim South Asia
Readings and discussion on this anthology of essays and short stories by Rana Safvi and Anoothi Vishal and in conversation with the editor, Prof. Claire Chambers, Project Co-Investigator and Professor of Global Literature, University of York, UK; and Prof, Siobhan Lambert-Hurley
At 18:45
Jashn e Benazir
Rekhtigoi performance by Dastango Fouzia and Dastango Saneya
Introduction: Dr. Tarana Hussain Khan
(Collaboration: Team Forgotten Foods)
FRIDAY 28
FILM ■ C.D. DESHMUKH AUDITORIUM AT 18:30
In Search of the Malwatu Oya (Sri Lanka)
(45 min; 2019; English)
Directors: Dr. SinhaRaja Tammita-Delgoda, Hiranya Malwatta
Recipient of the Best Short Documentary Film Award, Mokkho International Film Festival, Pondicherry 2021; Best Short Documentary, Rome International Movie Awards 2022; Short Film Award, Mumbai International Film Festival 2022; Best Documentary Short Film Award, International Motion Picture Festival of India 2022
Dr. SinhaRaja Tammita-Delgoda will briefly introduce the film, highlighting the link between history, culture and the environment, a story which has several parallels with the history of India
Screening will be followed by a discussion
In Search of the Malwatu Oya is a journey to the heart of an ancient civilization. Starting from the holy mountain of Ritigala, Malwatu River, the second longest river (102 miles) in Sri Lanka, flows across the face of the Raja Rata (Land of the Kings) to enter the Bay of Mannar of the Indian Ocean. The most historic river basin in Sri Lanka, called Malwatu Oya in the native language, the River of Flower Gardens, lies at the very heart of the beginning of Sri Lanka’s ancient civilization.
FRIDAY 28
TALK ■ CONFERENCE ROOM I AT 18:30
Representation and Self-representation
Speaker: Prof. Matthew Hull, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of Michigan
Discussants: Prof. Deepak Mehta, Professor, Sociology and Anthropology, Ashoka University, Sonepat
Chair: Prof. Rita Brara, Editor, Contributions to Indian Sociology, Senior Fellow, Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi and Visiting Professor, Ashoka University, Sonepat
The CIS-IEG-SAGE Annual Lecture 2022
In 2013, the Indian state of Punjab contracted with a corporation to operate a new police phone helpline. The corporation call centre not only took complaints, but also monitored, directed, and reported police responses to them. An original provision of the Indian Code of Criminal Procedure, maintained since 1861, requires that oral testimony of complainants must be ‘reduced to writing’ by an authorised official. This requirement has been strained by the integration of corporate call centre customer service practices into the Punjab State police procedures. Audio recordings and database text records of complaints have only some of the features of writing and are not produced by a government officer. Nevertheless, the composite records generated by the call takers through corporate customer service software form the basis of quasi-official police proceedings. We can see in this arrangement two parallel tensions: first, a tension between two forms of human and technological mediation—the paper-based records of police and the call centre voice and database records; second, a tension between two conceptualisations of a political subject within bureaucratic procedures: one requiring representation by another authorised person and the other able to present him or herself.
(Collaboration: Contributions to Indian Sociology; Institute of Economic Growth; and SAGE)
SATURDAY 29 OCT TO 4 NOV
EXHIBITION ■ ANNEXE ART GALLERY FROM 11:00 TO 19:00
Wandering Connections
An exhibition of paintings, mixed media on paper
By Madan Meena
The exhibition is a visual expression of an artists’ journey as he carefully makes connections with the world around him through his imagery.
Opening of the exhibition on Friday, 28 October 2022 at 18:30
The exhibition is on view from 29 October to 4 November 2022, 11:00 to 19:00 daily
SATURDAY 29
PERFORMANCE ■ C.D. DESHMUKH AUDITORIUM AT 18:30
Arz e Wafa (A Chronicle of Love; 55 min)
Dastangoi presented by Sunil Mehra
Written by Faisal Shah
Sunil Mehra reprises the life and times of Majaz Lakhnavi – rebel, lover, poet extraordinaire
MONDAY 31
TALK ■ C.D. DESHMUKH AUDITORIUM AT 16:30
Sardar Patel Lecture on Governance
To be delivered by Hon’ble Shri Arif Mohammed Khan, Governor of Kerala
(Collaboration: I.C. Centre for Governance)
MONDAY 31
TALK ■ CONFERENCE ROOM I AT 18:30
Japan-India Cultural Investments
Illustrated lecture by Dr. Anu Gupta Jindal, artist, curator and scholar
Japan and India have a long and rich history, heritage and culture. The two countries are indelibly linked historically through Buddhism. In modern times, much progress has been made in deepening and strengthening ties in many areas – politics, strategic partnerships, economy and trade, grants assistance, science and technology, urban planning, and in the field of art and culture. The talk will discuss the cultural interactions between Japan and India and prospects in the future which can percolate into multiple advantageous areas.
NOVEMBER 2022
TUESDAY 1 TO 4
WORKSHOP & FESTIVAL ■ C.D. DESHMUKH AUDITORIUM AT 16:00 AND 18:30
CONFRONTATION: FILMS BY HUNGARIAN WOMEN DIRECTORS
1 to 4 November 2022
A festival of award-winning contemporary films by Women Directors from Hungary. The festival includes a Film Workshop conducted by Prof. Balázs Varga, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE University), Budapest. Organised in collaboration with Department of Slavonic and Finno-Ugrian Studies, University of Delhi; and Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre.
At 16:00
Workshop
Conducted by Prof. Balázs Varga, Associate Professor, Film Studies at Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary. He writes and lectures on modern and contemporary Hungarian cinema, contemporary European cinema, production studies, popular cinemas and documentaries. He is a founding editor of Metropolis, a scholarly journal on film theory and history based in Budapest.
At 18:30
One Day (Egy nap)
(99 min; 2018; dvd; Hungarian with English subtitles)
Director: Zsófia Szilágyi
Multiple award winner including FIPRESCI Prize, Director’s Fortnight, Cannes Film Festival 2018; Best Actress Award, International Competition, Cairo International Film Festival 2018; Awards for Best Actress & Best Screenplay, Hungarian Film Week 2019; among others
This intense, intimate debut film shows 36 hours in a disintegrating marriage from the point of view of the stressed-out wife.
WEDNESDAY 2
WORKSHOP & FESTIVAL ■ C.D. DESHMUKH AUDITORIUM AT 16:00 AND 18:30
CONFRONTATION: FILMS BY HUNGARIAN WOMEN DIRECTORS
At 16:00
Workshop
Conducted by Prof. Balázs Varga, Associate Professor, Film Studies at Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
At 18:30
Body and Soul (Testről és lélekről)
(116 min; 2017; dvd; Hungarian with English subtitles)
Director: Ildikó Enyedi
Multiple award winner including FIPRESCI Prize, Competition, Golden Berlin Bear for Best Film, Prize of the Ecumenical Jury & Reader Jury of the “Berliner Morgenpost” Awards, Berlin International Film Festival 2017; Awards for Best Actress, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress & Grand Prize for Best Film Awards, Hungarian Film Week 2018; Sydney Film Prize for Best Film, Sydney Film Festival 2018; among others
Hungarian auteur Ildiko Enyedi returns with a strangely hypnotic and unique love story with Body and Soul.
THURSDAY 3
WORKSHOP & FESTIVAL ■ C.D. DESHMUKH AUDITORIUM AT 16:00 AND 18:30
CONFRONTATION: FILMS BY HUNGARIAN WOMEN DIRECTORS
At 16:00
Workshop
Conducted by Prof. Balázs Varga, Associate Professor, Film Studies at Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
At 18:30
Preparations to be Together for an Unknown Period of Time
(Felkészülés meghatározatlan ideig tartó együttlétre)
(95 min; 2020; dvd; Hungarian with English subtitles)
Director: Lili Horvát
Multiple award winner including Golden Hugo, New Director’s Competition, Chicago International Film Festival 2020; Dublin Film Critic’s Award for Best Director, Dublin International Film Festival 2021; Best Actress Award, Golden Spike Award for Best Film & Pilar Miró Award for Best New Director, Valladolid International Film Festival 2020; among others
Márta Vizy is a 39-year-old Hungarian neurosurgeon who returns to Budapest for a romantic rendezvous at the Liberty Bridge with János, a fellow doctor…
FRIDAY 4
WORKSHOP & FESTIVAL ■ C.D. DESHMUKH AUDITORIUM AT 16:00 AND 18:30
CONFRONTATION: FILMS BY HUNGARIAN WOMEN DIRECTORS
At 16:00
Workshop
Conducted by Prof. Balázs Varga, Associate Professor, Film Studies at Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
At 18:30
Wild Roots (Külön Falka)
(98 min; 2021; Hungarian with English subtitles)
Director: Hajnis Kis
Recipient of the Audience Award for Best Film, Jury Prize for Best Film & Best Actor, Riviera International Film Festival 2022; Golden Barge Award for Best Film, Vukovar Film Festival 2022; and Winner, International Competition for Best Actor, Bosphorus Film Festival 2021
Wild Roots, which world premiered in competition at Karlovy Vary in 2021, follows ex-con Tibor, who works as a bouncer in a night club.
WEDNESDAY 2
TALK ■ CONFERENCE ROOM I AT 18:30
India’s Arctic Policy: Building a Partnership for Sustainable Development
Speaker: Captain (IN) Anurag Bisen, Research Fellow, Manohar Parikkar-Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
India’s Arctic Policy, released by the Government of India on 17 March 2022, fulfils a longstanding need for a clear articulation on a rapidly transforming Arctic, which is warming three times faster than the rest of the world. This is leading to major transformation of global shipping routes and increased availability of mineral and hydrocarbon resources, both of which are likely to have an immense impact on the geo-political and resources landscape of the world, including India, in the coming years. The talk will examine the need for an Arctic Policy for India; look into the gaps in India’s present engagement in the Arctic; and analyse the features of the recently released policy.
WEDNESDAY 2
TALK ■ MULTIPURPOSE HALL, KAMALADEVI COMPLEX AT 18:30
Environment Social Governance (ESG) – Transformation of Businesses in the 21st Century
Heidelberg Lecture to be delivered by Prof. Dr. Marc-Philippe Weller, Director, Law Faculty and Vice President, Heidelberg University, Germany
Environment Social Governance (ESG) is becoming one of the most important topics for businesses in the 21st century. Large corporations play a decisive role in the battle against the impacts of climate change and the respect of human rights in the supply chains. The talk will focus on the three pillars of ESG – present a comparative overview about pending climate change litigation against large companies in Europe (environment); examine the duties of care of European companies in cross-border supply chains (social); and the necessity for more diversity on corporate boards will be discussed (governance).
(Collaboration: Heidelberg Centre South Asia)
