LECDEM - Odissi Music And Allied Forms- The Tradition Of Raas Discussant: Ramhari Das. Collab: Utsav- Ranjana’s Dance Academy

THEATRE - The Prophet And The Poet (English/90mins) by Little Theatre Group, Bangalore. Based on a compilation of letters and articles exchanged between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore over 25 years, with the Indian freedom struggle as the backdrop. The letters reveal how the two personalities differed significantly on the form and content of the freedom movement. Collab: Impresario India

MUSIC - Hindustani Vocal recital by Neeta Mathur, disciple of Krishna Bisht

DOC FILM - Premiere of Spirit Of Moksha (Hindi/2010/105mins) Dir.Rajeev Gautam. The film examines the celebration, concept and purpose of Kumbh Mela as the biggest festival of faith, world over. It makes an analytical presentation of myths and truths behind the spirit which leads millions together towards the common cause of attaining salvation. Limited invitations available at the Programme desk

TALK - Charles Dickens: The Continuing Story Writer Lucinda Dickens Hawksley speaks about her famous great great great grandfather Charles Dickens, his connections with India, and echoes of his novels in today’s urban narratives. Introduced by Namita Gokhale

DANCE - Kuchipudi dance recital by Natya Tarangini

TALK - Gender Justice, Women and Media Panelists: Justice Hima Kohli, Vartika Nanda, Head of Dept. of Journalism, LSR College, Rashmi Singh, Expert, Gender and Social Protection, Usha Thakur, Social Worker, Neelam Pratap Rudy, Golfer and social activist; Nivedita Singh, Counsellor

MUSIC - Spring Concert 2011 A collection of folk songs and romantic interludes from an international repertoire, capturing the lighter moments of spring. Conductor: Nadya V. Balyan Pianist: Jina Lee. Collab: Capital City Minstrels Choir

BOOK LAUNCH - Daughters: A Story of Five Generations by Bharati Ray. Collab: Penguin India

LECTURE SERIES - Word And Image: Ramayana And Visual Imagination In India A Series of 8 inter-disciplinary lectures concludes. Conceptualized by Alok Bhalla. Co-ordinated by Dr. Malashri Lal & Dr. Alka Pande. Closing session by Navtej Johar. Check with the Visual Arts Gallery for registration and details. Collab: Sahitya Akademi

DRAMATIZED READING - A dream theatre initiative by Yatrik Theatre Group & Old World Culture. Old scripts or original, new plays may be submitted; to be read by actors in a dramatised reading. Session I- Reading of The Caretaker by Harold Pinter. Dir.Prashant Sahgal. Check with the Programmes Desk for more details

DANCE - Kathak recital by Monisa Nayak, disciple of Pt. Rajendra Gangani HCL Concert Series

THEATRE - Tamasha presents Lt. Shiela Bhatia’s immortal musical Chann Badlaan Da (Punjabi/90mins) A musical production based on Punjabi Folk songs. The musical play, staged 30 years back, created a sensation in the Delhi Theatre world & was acclaimed as a novel experiment presenting an amalgamating Punjabi literature, music and theatre. Tickets at Rs.350, Rs.250 & Rs.100 available at the Programme desk from May.1 onwards for IHC members. Open to all from May.4

THEATRE - Repeat of Chann Badlaan Da (Punjabi/90mins) Tickets at Rs.350, Rs.250 & Rs.100 available at the Programme desk from May.1 onwards for IHC members. Open to all from Mar.4

DANCE - Pehchaan- A monthly performance series. Kathak recital by Rama Prasad Chattopadhayay, disciple of Pt. Bijoysankar, Pt. Birju Maharaj & Shaswati Sen. Followed by Tabla solo by Subhankar Banerjee, disciple of Swapan Shiva Collab: Dhwani

MUSIC - The Sufi Gospel Project by Vocalist Sonam Kalra Music Poetry and Prayer that transcend the barriers of religion and language. Utterances in one voice- the voice of faith. Accompanied by Alex Fernandes (Piano), Ahsan Ali Khan (Sarangi), Rajesh Prasanna (Flute), Amaan Ali Khan (Tabla), Daniel Paul (Guitar)

MUSIC - Celebration of K. L. Saigal - The Definitive Biography by Pran Nevile. Pub.Penguin Books. Followed by songs of Saigal by Priya Kanungo

MUSIC - In celebration of the Days of Culture of Kazakhstan in Delhi- Performance by Kamerata of Kazakhstan- Kazakh Chamber Orchestra. Artistic Dir. & conductor: Gaukhar Murzabekova. Collab: ICCR & Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

DANCE & TALK - International Ancient Arts Event- A Cultural Festival & Scientific Symposium exploring the power of the performing arts as tools for transformation of Society. Ram Lila by Avadh Adars Ramelela Mandal, Patthar Manir, Ayodhya. Talk on Arts & Healing by Cinzia Rigodanzo, Art Therapist, Switzerland. Garadi Dance of Pondicherry believed to have a purely mythological origin. As the legend goes, when Rama - the epic hero of Ramayana defeated Ravana, then the vanars (monkeys) performed this dance to celebrate his victory. Talk on The Concept Of Fanaa Or Spiritual Ecstasy by Alhaj Dr. Liaqat Hussain Moini, Aligarh Muslim University & Sajjadanshin, Ajmer Sharif. Performance by Qutbi Brothers. Artistic Dir. Reela Hota. Collab: ICCR, Ayodhya Research Centre, U P Tourism & Pondicherry Tourism        

MUSIC - Sarod recital by Abhisek Lahiri, disciple of Pt. Alok Lahiri. Tabla accompaniment by Ustad Akram Khan HCL Concert Series

DANCE & TALK - International Ancient Arts Event continues. Katputhli by Puran Bhatt & troupe. Talk on The Vedic Origin Of Sound & Healing by Dr. Pankaj Mala Sharma, Punjab University. Odissi recital by Guru Gajendra Panda & troupe. Talk on Music Therapy In The Medical Field by Dr. T. Mythily, PhD, D.Sc, Cognitive Neuro Psychologist, Behaviorist Music Therapist, Apollo Hospitals. Concludes with International Collaborative Music. Conductor: G. S. Rajan. Artistic Dir. Reela Hota. Collab: ICCR, Orissa Tourism & Tamil Nadu Tourism

ILLUSTRATED TALK - How To Identify Your Stress Levels And Overcome It by Wg. Cdr (retd.) Inder Puri

HABITAT FILM FESTIVAL 2011 - Inaugration- Arekti Premer Golpo (Just Another Love Story) (Eng/2010/128mins) Dirs.Kaushik Ganguly & Rituparno Ghosh. Cast: Rituparno Ghosh, Chapal Bhaduri & Indraneil Sengupta. Seventy-plus Chapal Bhaduri, once famous for the feminine lead roles he played, is essentially a woman, biologically trapped in a man’s body. He lives a forsaken life, surviving on memories of his past until he meets Abhiroop Sen, an openly gay filmmaker who lures him with big money to reveal his tragic story in every detail for a documentary. Media wrath, homophobia, emotional conflicts and attractions ensue in the lives of the characters, while they come across their similar complexities, divided loyalties and similar bonds of sisterhood with a lover’s suffering ‘legitimate’ wife. Abhiroop is eventually to question his fake liberation, and face his essential solitude as a marginal being in society.

HABITAT FILM FESTIVAL

Lost Mother (Eng/2011/85mins) Dir.Monalisa Dasgupta

HABITAT FILM FESTIVAL

Short Film- Surang (The Tunnel) (Hindi/2009/11mins) Dir.Anurag Goswami

HABITAT FILM FESTIVAL

Chithakuzhal (The Bird Catcher) (Malayalam/2010/83mins) Dir.Majeed Gulistan

HABITAT FILM FESTIVAL

Jaangfaai Joonaak (From The Shadow Of Silence) (Assamese/2011/82mins) Dir.Sanjib Sabhapandit

HABITAT FILM FESTIVAL

Short Film- Surang (The Tunnel) (Hindi/2009/11mins) Dir.Anurag Goswami

HABITAT FILM FESTIVAL

No One Killed Jessica (Hindi/2011/136mins) Dir.Raj Kumar Gupta

HABITAT FILM FESTIVAL

Khaddama (Expatriate Housemaid) (Malayalam/2011/107mins) Dir.Kamal

HABITAT FILM FESTIVAL

Retro- Abohoman (Bengali/2010/122mins) Dir.Rituparno Ghosh