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| 1st
August Time: 7:00pm |
Documentary Films - To commemorate World War II month, we screen ‘Invading Japan’a two-hour film that examines the final year of World War II in the Pacific. Collab:National Geographic Channel. |
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| 2nd August Time: 6:45pm |
Documentary Films - Screening of Serbjeet International’s ‘Himalaya Darshan – Part I’Three dramatic episodes, directed by Serbjeet Singh. Collab: Kri Foundation | ||
| 3rd August Time: 6:45pm |
Documentary Films - We continue the screening of Serbjeet International’s ‘Himalaya Darshan – Part 2’ Three humorous episodes directed by Serbjeet Singh. Collab: Kri Foundation. | ||
| 4th August Time: 6:30pm |
TALK - ’Jaago Grahak Jaago’ |
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| 4th August Time: 7:00pm |
WORDS OF WOMEN - We continue with the series in association with Zubaan. Nivedita Menon, Prof.Political Science at Delhi University and a gender activist will be in conversation with feminist,author and activist Maya Sharma. She has recently written ‘Loving Women: Being Lesbian in Unprivileged India’published by Yoda Press. | ||
| 5th August Time: 7:00pm |
BOOK LAUNCH - ‘The Legends of Pensam’ by Mamang Dai. A journalist and former civil servant based in Itanagar, Mamang Dai has written extensively about the culture and history of Arunachal Pradesh. The book will be launched by veteran journalist and writer, Sir Mark Tully. Collab: Penguin Books India |
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| 6th
August Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm |
EXHIBITIONS - 'A Master of Atmospherics': Gallerie Ganesha presents an exhibition of paintings by Late Satish Chandra. | ||
| 6th August Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm |
EXHIBITIONS - An exhibition of world famous stone sculptures created by the Shona tribesmen in Zimbabwe. | ||
| 7th August Time: 6:30pm |
TALK - ‘Reservation In Higher Education: A Discussion’. Collab: Delhi Sociological Association.Moderator: Dr. Mala Kapur Shankardas, General Secretary, DSA. |
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| 8th August Time: 6:30pm |
TALK - Introductory Talk on Stress Management by Shri Girish Jha, Chief Mentor, PIYAS. The talk will focus on integral wisdom of Yoga, Ayurveda, Nature Cure supported by modern science and will include a session of practical demonstration. |
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| 9th
August Time: 7:00pm |
DOCUMANTRY FILM - ’When Atlas Shrugged Again’ a film by Suparnaa Chadda. The film focuses on the wrath of nature in the ongoing conflict ridden state of Kashmir. Screening will be followed by a panel discussion. Panelists include Mathew Cherian, CEO Helpage India, Anurag Batra, MD Exchange for Media and others. Chair: Omar Abdullah. | ||
10th August |
BOOK READING & DISCUSSION - Dr. Utpal Banerjee, well known author with an abiding interest in Indian art and culture, speaks on the subject of his book ‘Hindu Joy of Life’ . Collab: Niyogi Books. | ||
| 10th August Time: 7:00pm |
Book Club reads from Kiran Nagarkar’s latest book ‘ God’s Little Soldier’ | ||
| 11th August Time: 6:30pm |
PEOPLE’S FORUM - ’Rising Prices : Is Government Helpful Or Helpless?’ Organised by Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies & Friedrich Naumann Stiftung. | ||
| 11th August Time: 7:00pm |
To celebrate Independence Day, Impresario Asia presents a musical collage featuring the poetry of nationalists like Subramanian Bharati, Faiz Ahmed Faiz and others. |
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12th August |
Habitat Children’s Book Forum features the following titles: Where does the sun go at Night?Where does thunder come from?Why is the sky blue? Why don't things fall up? Pub: Pratham Books. The books deal with common physical phenomena that intrigue children and related activities will be conducted.Age group 9yrs and above. |
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| 12th August Time: 6:30pm |
DOCUMANTRY FILM - Screening of ‘Wangala’(English,40 mins) a documentary film by Robin De. The film which has won several international awards, focuses on the Garo tribes of the North-East through the eyes of a traveller. The filmmaker will be present for discussion. |
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13thAugust |
EXHIBITIONS - 'Art Glass Sambandh' an exhibition that combines the rich cultural heritage of India with the long tradition and know how of Sweden in the field of art glass. | ||
| 13th August Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm |
EXHIBITIONS - An exhibition of works by Subrata Modak. | ||
14th August |
EXHIBITIONS - 'Art Glass Sambandh' an exhibition that combines the rich cultural heritage of India with the long tradition and know how of Sweden in the field of art glass. | ||
| 14th August Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm |
EXHIBITIONS - An exhibition of works by Subrata Modak. | ||
| 15th August | INDEPENDENCE DAY | ||