MUSIC - Pt. Damodar Hota of the Gwalior Gharana received his training from a galaxy of gurus including his father late Gopinath Hota, Pt. B.R. Bhatt and Sangeet Martand Pt. Omkarnath Thakur.  HCL Concert Series.

DANCE - Odissi dancer Jyoti Shrivastava, disciple of the Late Guru Deva Prasad Das and Guru Shri Durga Charan Ranbir, presents “Rhythm in life” – a thematic concert combining the rhythmic patterns of Odissi and the Pakhawaj.

PLAY - “I am not Sheikh Chili” directed by Avijit Dutt – a savagely funny and deeply moving look at the aged and their battle for survival. An award winning play with Omkar Goswami, Avijit, Piu, Jagat and others. A Yatrik Production. Tkts. Rs.200/ - , Rs.150/ - , Rs.100/ - & Rs. 50/ - available at the Programme Desk.

PLAY - “I am not Sheikh Chili” directed by Avijit Dutt – a savagely funny and deeply moving look at the aged and their battle for survival. An award winning play with Omkar Goswami, Avijit, Piu, Jagat and others. A Yatrik Production. Tkts. Rs.200/ - , Rs.150/ - , Rs.100/ - & Rs. 50/ - available at the Programme Desk.

TALK - Eminent artist Anjolie Ela Menon speaks on ‘Recovery from Trauma through art’ and Dr. Tarun Das DG. CII, speaks on ‘Corporate responsibility in solving social issues’ in a thematic evening on ‘Hope after Trauma’ organized by Swanchetan - Society for Mental Health Chair: R.S. Gupta Commissionaire Police, Discussant Dr. Rajat Mitra, Director Swanchetan. This will be accompanied by an exhibition of art works done by child victims of trauma.

MUSIC - JAZZ Josh 3 A live jazz band performance, swinging through the different agest of jazz, by students of Woodstock School led by Mr. Nathan Craft. Tickets at Rs.100/ - available at the venue (Amphitheatre).

Play - Ruchika Theatre Group presents “The Edible Women” based on short stories by Dario Fo and others. Dir: Feisal Alkazi.  Tkts at Rs. 100 and 50 available at the Programme Desk

FILM CLUB SCREENING - DANISH FILM FESTIVAL “Italian for Beginners”.

PLAY - Ruchika Theatre repeats “Edible Women” Dir.Feizal Alkazi.

Play - Disha Rangmanch presents a comedy “Sanjog” (dur:1hr 45 mins) Wri. Satish Dey, Dir. Prince.  Tickets at Rs 100 and Rs 50 available from 21^st onwards.

FILM CLUB SCREENING - DANISH FILM FESTIVAL - “Kira’s Reason”.

Play - Disha Rangmanch repeat “Sanjog”.

DIWALI

IHC WALK - Historian and fellow walker Swapna Liddle leads us through a walk of the Nizamuddin Dargah and its surroundings. This is part of a three event focus on the Dargah starting 26^th of October.

HABITAT TALK - Rajeev Sethi recipient of the Padmabhushan, who  is dubbed India’s Renaissance man has relentlessly pursued original and innovative movements in rural development of arts and handicrafts, architectural and product design and cultural festivals. He has addressed issues of empowerment, habitat, health & tourism. He speaks on “Design Led Initiatives”.

TALK & BOOK LAUNCH - Teacher and Specialist in Vedic Mathematics, Kenneth Williams speaks on “The System of Vedic Mathematics” The evening also sees that launch of his latest books published by MLBD Collab: CEDKA.

WORDS OF WOMEN - We continue the series with eminent Hindi author Mridula Garg in conversation with Manisha Choudhry, editor & translator.

WORKSHOP - on Vedic Mathematics, teacher & specialist in Vedic Mathematics Kenneth Williams conducts workshop to introduce lovers of maths to the excitement of Vedic Maths. Limited seats. Registration at Rs. 400/ - per head opens from 1^st October. Collab: CEDKA.

MUSIC - Solo Pakhawaj Recital by Arun Kumar, disciple of Pakhawaj maestro Pt. Ramashish Pathak , Prithvee Raj Kumar, of the Darbhanga tradition . Arun Kumar now   represents the style of Maharaja Kodusingh Gharana.