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| 1st
December Time: 6:30 pm |
TALK- India Habitat Centre-ISST (Institute of Social Studies Trust) Gender Policy Forum. Economic Reforms: Do the Women Win or Lose? ” Panelists: Prof. Swapna Mukhopadhya, Academic Adviser, ISST, Dr. Nilima Chitgopekar, Associate Prof. Jesus & Mary College and Mr. Uday Verma, Dirctor, V.V. Giri National Labour Institute. Moderator: Urvashi Butalia, Zubaan. | ||
| 1st
December Time: 7:00 pm |
DOCUMANTRY FILM - On the occasion of World Aids Day, Janani (NGO) presents “Confluence” with the screening of “Breaking the Silence: lifting the stigma of HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia”. Dir. by eminent Oscar nominated Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker, Dorothy Fadiman & “Chakravyuh-: Know AIDS for No AIDS”, a film by Nafisa Ali. The filmmakers will be present for a discussion. | ||
| 2nd
December Time: 7:00 pm |
DANCE- Chitra Sundaram, trained in the Tanjore & Pandanallur schools of Bharatanatyam, presents “Moham - A Magnificent Obsession”. A dance-theatre work in Bharatanatyam, based on a Tevaram, a passionate, devotional genre of musical poetry from medieval southern India. HCL CONCERT SERIES | ||
| 2nd
December Time: 7:00 pm |
DOCUMANTRY FILM - “Confluence” - Janani in collaboration with Ipas screens Dorothy Fadiman’s films on reproductive rights of women: “The Fragile Promise of Choice” & “Woman by Woman” The screening will be preceded by a panel discussion. Panelists: Dorothy Fadiman and Ravi Duggal of Cehat, Mumbai. | ||
| 3rd
December Time: 6:30 pm |
TALK- “Vegetarianism for Good Health” a talk by Shri R.N. Lakhotia, Society For the Propagation of Vegetarianism. |
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| 4th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
FILM CLUB- ‘Une Affaire de Gout' (A Matter of Taste) French, 2000, (95mins) Dir: Bernard Rapp. | ||
| 4th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
MUSIC- Smt. Meera Prasad, disciple of Pt. Umashankar Mishra, presents a Sitar recital. | ||
| 5th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
THEATRE- Spic Macay under its world heritage module presents Mr.Kejun an exponent of the Kyuqu opera from the JIANGSU provincial Kyuqu Opera Institute in China. |
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| 5th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
DOCUMANTRY FILM- “And Then There Were None” a film by Syed Fayaz on the conservation of otters and the illegal trade. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion. Panelists: Dr. Belinda Wright, Executive Director Wildlife Protection Society of India, Dr. S.A. Hussain, Scientist & Faculty WII, Syed Fayaz, Filmmaker. | ||
| 5th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
BOOK CLUB reads from Jhumpa Lahiri’s “The Namesake” | ||
| 6th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
THEATRE- “If You Can Imagine It, You Can Experience It” An evening of startling, innovative theatre in English, by Just Imagine Productions. Entry By Invitation. | ||
| 7th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
THEATRE- Just Imagine Productions repeats “If You Can Imagine It, You Can Experience It”. | ||
| 7th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
MUSIC-”An Evening of Shastriya Sangeet O Rabindranath” by Mohan Singh (Santiniketan) and Basabi Dutta Ray (Kolkata) Collab: Impresario India. | ||
| 7th
December Time: 8:30 am |
WALK-Journalist and ‘Purani Dilliwala’ Satish Jacob walks us through the historic Jama Masjid .We meet at the main gate of Anglo-Arabic School, Ajmeri Gate and walk through Hauz Qazi, Chawri Bazar, Haji Ali Jaan’s Haveli and Urdu Bazar. We will stop for a break for a typical “Purani Dilli” Brunch. Please carry money and do not be late. | ||
| 7th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
DOCUMENTARY FILM- Benoy K. Behl presents the 14th film in the Doordarshan series on ‘The Painting of India’. The film titled “Royal Splendour” presents the exquisite paintings made under the patronage of Mughal Emperors Jahangir and Shah Jehan. | ||
| 8th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
THEATRE-CREA presents a solo performance by Sarah Jones, playwright, poet, actor and activist in her latest production “Waking the American Dream”. Tkts at Rs.500/-, Rs.250/- and Rs.150/-available from 1st Dec onwards. (2.00pm – 7.00pm). | ||
| 8th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
TALK-PANEL DISCUSSION – Awareness programme on ‘AIDS & The Sports Fraternity’ Panelists details to be given |
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| 9th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
THEATRE-CREA repeat the performance of “Waking the American Dream” by Sarah Jones | ||
| 10th
December |
NOBEL MEMORIAL CELEBRATION 2003 – In collaboration with Embassy of Sweden |
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| 10th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
NOBEL MEMORIAL LECTURE - “Engaging People in Conserving Nature” by Prof. Madhav Gadgil, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Awardee of the Volvo Environment Prize 2003. Collab: VOLVO & JNU | ||
| 10th
December Time: 8:15 pm |
ILLUSTRATED TALK- World Renowned photographer Mattias Klum speaks on Wild Life Photography,Nature Conservation and his work for The National Geographic followed by a photo exhibition on “The Lions of Gir Forest” | ||
| 10th
December Time: 6:30 pm |
TALK- Peacemakers - the new
series initiated by the Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness
The Dalai Lama to invigorate the discourse on peace building and nonviolence
in South Asia and the World. In carrying on the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi,
Ela Gandhi, Member of the South African Parliament, ANC and nonviolent peace activist will speak on "Nonviolent action: The Only Hope for the 21st Century - Personal Experiences from South Africa." |
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| 10th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
MUSIC-An evening of Thumris & Ghazals by Shobana Rao and Sheila Hattangadi | ||
| 11th
December Time: 6:00 pm |
DANCE- 25th Anniversary Sanskriti Awards dedicated to emerging talent in the field of music, dance, theatre and social service. Chief Guest: Vikram Seth Limited Invitations | ||
| 12th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
FILM CLUB- ‘Multiplicity’ (140mns), Director: Harold Ramis, Dur: 117mins A Hallmark Channel presentation | ||
| 12th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
MUSIC-Krishna Bhandari, disciple of Pt. Venkatesh Godkhindi and Pt. Raghunath Seth presents a Flute Recital in the HCL CONCERT SERIES | ||
| 12th
December Time: 6:30 pm |
PEOPLE’S FORUM- “Our Elected Representatives: Are They Dependable?” organized by the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and the Friedrich Naumann Stiftung. The objective of this forum is to provide a platform to citizens to interact with the various service providers in the city and address the problems faced by them. | ||
| 12th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
TALK-Satish Kumar, Editor Resurgence, speaks on “No Destination: Inner and Outer Journey” Chair: Prof. Deepak Nayyar, Vice- Chancellor, Delhi University Collab:Vikram Sarabhai Foundation | ||
| 13th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
THEATRE- Pierrot’s Troupe presents Charles Emery’s “A Private Affair“, a comedy (in Hindi). Wr. & Dir by Dr. M. Sayeed Alam. Tkts at Rs.100/- & Rs.50/- available from Dec. 7th. |
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| 13th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
MUSIC-The Capital City Minstrels present “Magnisicat” their annual Christmas concert. | ||
| 13th
December Time: 10:30 am |
BOOK READING- Habitat Children’s Book Club. Conducted by well-known children’s writers Paro Anand and Deepa Agarwal. 10.30am -11.30am - 11-15yrs The children will read from their favorite books and bring their own stories and poems to share with the others. |
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| 13th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
DOCUMANTRY FILM- Screening of the film “Body & Soul” of the Renaissance Series. A BBC World Production. Collab: Council of Architecture. | ||
| 14th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
THEATRE- Pierrot’s Troupe presents “Big B”, a comedy in English, based on Munshi Premchand’s ‘ Bade Bhai Saheb’. Wr. & Dir. By Dr. M. Sayeed Alam. Tkts at Rs.100/- & Rs.50/- available from Dec. 7th. |
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| 14th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
MUSIC-An evening of “Poetry in Movement” a double bill featuring Anuradha Venkataraman in Ram Dhari Singh Dinkar’s ‘Rashmi Rathi’, and Neela Subramanian in Ramakanth Rath’s ‘Sri Radha’, theatre directed by V. Balakrishnan. |
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| 14th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
DOCUMANTRY FILM- “Manjuben Truck Driver”, a film by Sherna Dastur. Prod Sehjo Singh. Manjuben inhabits a male world. She owns and drives a truck. A film about freedom, about identity, about desires. The film has been honoured by being chosen for Doc Fortnight, by the Museum of Modern Art, New York | ||
| 14th
December Time: 8:30 am |
WALK- We walk with journalist & “Purandilliwallah” Satish Jacob through Ghalib’s Street in Old Delhi. We assemble at the Anglo Arabic School and walk through Ghaziuddin Ka Madarsa, Hauz Qazi Lal Kuan, Haveli Zeenat Mahal and havelis. We will stop for a break for a typical “Purani Dilli” Brunch. Please carry money and do not be late. | ||
| 15th
December Time: 7:00 pm |
DANCE-Guru Gajendra Kumar Panda, disciple of Guru Deba Prasad Das, presents “Interfacing”, an ensemble work combining the dance styles from the primitive to the classical within the ambit of Odissi. The dances are drawn from the rich tribal, folk and classical genres. |
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| 15th December | Asmita Winter Theatre Festival 2003 | ||
| 15th
December Time: 7:15 pm |
THEATRE- ‘Moteram Ka Satyagraha’ (Hindi) Munshi Premchand’s comedy. Adaptation by Habib Tanvir & late Safdar Hashmi, Dir: Arvind Gaur, Music by Sangeeta Gaur Tkts at Rs.100/- & Rs.50/- available from 12th onwards | ||
| 15th
December Time: 6:30 pm |
TALK-Open Forum “Looking back to India 2003: Economy, Foreign Policy & Security" Speakers Shri Hamid Ansari, Former Diplomat, Cde Uday Bhaskar, Deputy Director IDSA and Dr. Ila Patnaik, Sr. Fellow ICRIER. | ||
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