Mon 1^st

7.00pm|MUSIC| Narciso Yepes presents Music and Dance performance by a Spanish Trio-dancer, guitarist and a flute player Collab: Embassy of Spain

7.00pm|TALK|Illustrated lecture of a pot pouri of slides, stories, poems and a few laughs by Bob McKerrow who is the head of Regional Delegation of the International Federation of the Red Cross, introduced by Mandip Singh Soin FRGS, Honorary Local Secretary of the Himalayan Club

Tues 2^nd

FESTIVAL OF K.L. Saigal’s Films to commemorate the Birth Centenary of the legendary singer-actor Kundan Lal Saigal. Each screening will be preceded by talks by eminent film/music scholars.

7.00pm|FILM CLUB| ‘Amar Saigal’ Dir: Chandulal Shah

7.00pm|PANEL DISCUSSION on Electoral Reforms and the agenda for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. For details contact Programme Desk

Wed 3rd

7.00pm|DANCE|Dancers Choreographer Indira P.P. Bora and Menka P.P. Bora present ”Sattriya flows: Tradition and Beyond”, a repertoire of Sattriya dance including a new collaborative dance venture involving playwright Girish Karnad. HCL Concert Series

Thur 4^th

FESTIVAL OF K.L. Saigal’s Films

7.00pm|FILM CLUB| ‘Devdas’

7.00pm|MUSIC|Spic-Macay presents Hindustani Classical music by renowned Vocalist Pt. Ram Ashrey Jha

7.00pm|TALK|U.K. based music therapist Margaret Lobo presents a lec-dem on music therapy for children with special needs. Collab: Action for Autism

Fri 5^th

7.00pm|DANCE|The Sixth National Festival of New Choreographies:

Group choreographies in Sattriya Dance By Kalabhumi – Guwahati

Choreography - Ms Indira P.P. Bora

"Confluence" - Group Choreography in Kathak

Choreography - Ms. Geetanjali Lal – Delhi

7.00pm|THEATRE|Bahroop Arts Group presents “8/6”, (Dur 1hr 20mins) Hindi adaptation of Badal Sarkar’s ‘Trishe Shotabdi’. Dir. Mohd. Kazim. The play helps us understand the reasons behind the US bombing of Hiroshima. Entry Free

7.00pm|MUSIC|On the eve of Holi, Rajasthan Academy presents Kaviyatri Sammelan

Sat 6^th

7.00pm|THEATRE | Bahroop Arts Group repeats “8/6”, (Dur 1hr 20mins) Hindi adaptation of Badal Sarkar’s ‘Trishe Shotabdi’. Entry Free

7.00pm|DANCE| The Sixth National Festival of New Choreographies

Group choreography in Kuchipudi By Shambavi School of Dance, Bangalore Choreography - Ms. Vyjayanthi Kashi

"Khuman" (The Black Sun) Group choreography in Manipuri By Anjika - Kolkata

Choreography:  Priti Patel

Sun 7^th

7.00pm |DANCE| The Sixth National Festival of New Choreographies

Choreographic compositions in Odissi by Kiran Sehgal Dance Company, Delhi Choreography -  Kiran Sehgal

"Choodamani Pradanam" A dance-drama based on Ramayana episode in Bharatanatyam By Kalakshetra, Chennai

Choreography - Late Rukmini Devi

Mon 8^th

6.30pm|FILM DISCUSSION GROUP| meets for the screening and discussion of Ritwik Kumar Ghatak’s ‘Meghe Dhaka Tara’ (1960, 122 mins). Arguably Ghatak’s finest work, Meghe Dhaka Tara is a dark melodrama set in late fifties Calcutta about a refugee family. With its sparse script, audacious expressionist sountrack and a startling cinematic elegance, Meghe Dhaka Tara is undoubtedly a modern masterpiece – infinitely compassionate and humane. Film Scholar Madan Gopal Singh will introduce the film and co-ordinate the discussion.

7.00pm|DANCE|Celebrating the spirit of womankind Bharatnatyam dancer, Meenakshi Srinivasan, disciple of Smt. Amarmel Valli, presents “Lasya”. Meenakshi’s performance revolves around the ‘woman’, her strengths, emotions, beauty and virtues. HCL Concert Series

7.00pm|THEATRE| "To mark International Women's Day, Eclectica presents a multi-media performance, "Gogi Paa Layegi", showcasing the work of reknowned artist Gogi Saroj Pal, through dramatised readings and comic improvisation. Her woman centered paintings are interlinked with very short stories, by her, wherein the protagonists are the extra-ordinary "ordinary" women. Cast: Poonam Singh, Nirupama Dutt, Punita Singh & Shumita Didi

Tues 9^th

FESTIVAL OF K.L. Saigal’s Films

7.00pm|FILM CLUB| ‘Dushman’

6.30pm|HABITAT TALK| Dr.Vandana Shiva Physicist, leading environment activist, and founder of Research Foundation for Science Technology and Ecology, speaks on ‘Women, Ecology & Globalization’.

Wed 10^th

FESTIVAL OF K.L. Saigal’s Films

7.00pm|FILM CLUB| ‘Tansen’

7.00pm|MUSIC| Shades of Sufi Poetry (Hindustani light classical music) by Rekha Surya

7.30pm|EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE| ‘The Birth of Lizard’, Tracing from the very beginnings- the deepest interiors and darkest beauty to coming of consciousness, the performance installation creates a 1hr 15mins work which gives an expressionistic account of evolution at various levels. Performed by Varun Narain & Anuradha Chandra

Thur 11^th

7.00pm|FILM CLUB| International Women’s Film Festival – ‘The Apple’

7.00pm|MUSIC| Spic Macay presents Hindustani Classical music by celebrated vocalist Prabha Atre.

7.00pm|TALK| "Nashist" featuring 'Shaam Kahani' an evening of dramatized story telling with Sunita Shahabadi and Rajesh Amrohi, Concept K.K. KOhli Collaboration: Impresario Asia

7.30pm|EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE| Varun Narain & Anuradha Chandra repeats ‘The Birth of Lizard’

Fri 12^th

7.00pm|FILM CLUB| International Women’s Film Festival – ‘The Swamp’

7.00pm|TALK| Dag Hol, an eminent artist from Norway, who is known for his artistic infusion of contemporary and modern art in his own painting, speaks on “Handicraft as a way of thinking in Art and Meditation” – Palm Court Room

6.30pm|PEOPLE’S FORUM| “The ‘Feel Good’ Factor: Do you feel Good About it?” Organized by the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and the Friedrich Naumann Stiftung. The objective of this forum is to create active citizenship by providing a platform to citizens for interaction with policy- makers, service- providers and other stakeholders in society.

Sat 13^th

10.30am|DANCE WORKSHOP| The Harshavardan Mangaldas 'Spirit Of Courage' Dance Gathering; Dance Workshop to encourage excellence born out of the recognition and acceptance of other styles, forms, viewpoints and ideas.  The workshop will be demonstrative and interactive with emphasis on actual dance participation and learning.  The final workshop of the series will be conducted by renowned Bharatnatyam dancer and choreographer Smt. Leela.Samson. Conducted by the Drishtikon Dance Foundation

7.00pm|FILM CLUB| International Women’s Film Festival – ‘Sweetie’

7.00pm|MUSIC|VSK BAITHAK sponsored by INDOVAX of Keggfarms Group features Jayshree Patnekar of Belgaum. A senior vocalist of exceptional caliber, she sings in a highly captivating style uniquely her own.  Groomed by renowned masters Pt. K.D.Javkar, Nivruttibuva Sarnaik and Gajananrao Joshi, her music represents an eclectic mix of Kirana, Jaipur and Gwalior Gharanas.

7.00pm|DOC FILM| we continue with our screening of architectural films with “Dreamspaces” a BBC World Production. Collab: Council of Architecture

Sun 14^th

8.00am|WALK| We take a walk through the Purana Qila with Historian Swapna Liddle. We meet at the entry of Zoo Parking. Please carry money for the entry ticket

7.00pm|FILM CLUB| International Women’s Film Festival – ‘Daisies’

7.00pm|DOC FILM| Benoy K. Behl presents the 18th film in the Doordarshan series on ‘The Paintings of India’ series. This film titled “'The Enchanted Hills'” covers the miniatures of Basohli, Mankot, Nurpur, Kullu, Mandi, Jammu, Guler, Garhwal and Chamba. 

Mon 15^th

7.00pm|FILM CLUB| International Women’s Film Festival –‘36 Chowringhee Lane’ by Aparna Sen

Tues 16^th

6.30pm|PANEL DISCUSSION| ‘Development ‘jumps’ by addressing the Parallel Economy’ introduced by Prof. Arun Kumar, JNU. Collab: National Network For India

7.00pm|MUSIC| Jayati Bagchi has had the privilege of training under stalwarts like Pt Damodar Mishra of the Benaras gharana, Pt. A Kanan, late Ud. Munawar Ali Khan and Pt. Kumar Prasad Mukherjee. Her present style combines the Kirana and Patiala styles with the best of Agra-Atrauli. HCL Concert Series

Wed 17^th

7.00pm|MUSIC| Continuing our celebrations of the Birth Centenary of Kundan Lal Saigal, we present an evening of his memorable songs, sung by Dinesh Sharma, R.K.Sinha and Ajit Singh.

Thur 18^th

7.00pm|MUSIC| Hindustani Vocal Recital by Sunanda Sharma disciple of Smt. Girija Devi. Collab: J.M. S. Sangeet Academy

7.00pm|BOOKLAUNCH AND READING| Karmic Research Centre launches its first publication – Lightness of Being, a collection of articles dedicated to spiritual growth. An introduction by Dilip Shankar will be followed by a reading from the book.

Fri 19^th

7.00pm|POETRY| ‘Chandan’, a creative presentation (with music) of poems on different vignettes of life by poet Dev Kumar Trivedi, author of ‘Ovarna’ and ‘Orasio’, a collection of poems in Gujarati.   Collab: Gujarati Club

7.00pm|DOC FILM| 2 short films from the series ‘Himalay Darshan’. “Story of John Garstin”-2 parts Dur: 60mins (Cast: Barry John, Vinod Nagpal, Neelam Mansingh, Raghuvir Yadav) & “Ustani” Dur: 25mins (Cast: Rama viz, Yogendra Tikkoo, B.L. Tandon) Dir. and Prod. by Serbjeet Singh, Asst. Dir. Kamaljeet Singh

7.00pm|WORDS OF WOMEN| Please check Programme Desk for details. Collab: Zubaan

Sat 20^th

7.00pm|DANCE|RAAG presents ‘Krishn Ang, Chatur Rang’ in Kathak, choreographed by Shri Rajendra Gangani of Kathak Kendra.

7.00pm|PLAY| Shaurya presents Solo performance by Kumud Mishra ‘Shakkar Ke Panch Dane’. Written & directed by Manav Kaul. Tkts Rs 100/- & Rs 50/-

7.00pm|WORDS OF WOMEN| We continue the series with young Pakistani award winning novelist Kamila Shamsie in conversation with Shobhana Bhattacharji, Reviewer, Critic and Reader in English, Jesus & Mary College, New Delhi. Collab: Zubaan

Sun 21^st

7.00pm|DANCE| Bharatanatyam dancer Susheela Mehta of Bangalore, disciple of Guru Adyar Lakshman and Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan presents “Nari tu Narayani” where the concept of Shakti is explored through glimpses from the lives of 3 women from different eras – Sita, Amrapali and Meerabai.

7.00pm|PLAY| Shaurya repeats Solo performance by Kumud Mishra ‘Shakkar Ke Panch Dane’. Written & directed by Manav Kaul. Tkts Rs 100/- & Rs 50/-

Mon 22^nd

7.30pm|DANCE| Sudesh Adhana, Chau and contemporary dancer, presents ‘Wings’ an experimental work based on shapes and postures.

7.00pm|MUSIC| Pooja Goswami, disciple of Smt. Shanti Hiranand, presents an evening of Thumris, dadras and traditional ghazals.

Tues 23^rd

7.00pm|TALK| “Indo-Pakistan relations: A reality check” by Dr. Manoj Joshi , Strategic Affairs Editor, Times of India

7.00pm|DANCE| Odissi dance recital by Silvana, disciple of Smt. Sharon Lowen

Wed 24^th

7.00pm|MUSIC|20^th Dhrupad Samaroh| OmPrakash Chaurasia (Santoor) Ud F Wasifuddin Dagar (vocal) Ud Zia Fariduddin Dagar (vocal). Collab: Dhrupad Society

7.00pm|THEATRE|Just Imagine Productions' Production No 3.For further details,contact the Programme Desk.

7.00pm| DOCUMENTARY SERIES |The Taipei Economic & Cultural Centre, New Delhi, begin a new series of documentary films highlighting the multi-faceted island of Taiwan. 

Thur 25^th

7.00pm|MUSIC| 20^th Dhrupad Samaroh |Uday Bhawalkar (vocal) Prem Kumar Mallick (vocal) Ud Asad Ali Khan (Rudra Veena). Collab: Dhrupad Society

7.00pm|THEATRE|Just Imagine Productions' repeats Production No 3. For further details, contact the Programme Desk.

7.00pm|WORDS OF WOMEN | Conversation with well-known Assamese novelist

Mitra Phukan. Collab: Zubaan

Fri 26^th

00pm|THEATRE|Just Imagine Productions'  repeats Production No 3.For further details, contact the Programme Desk.

7.00pm|MUSIC|20^th Dhrupad Samaroh |Ud Sayeeduddin Dagar (vocal), Asit Bannerjee (rudra veena) Ud R Fahimuddin Dagar (vocal). Collab: Dhrupad Society

7.00pm|TALK|Prof. Richard Allen of the Dept. of Cinema Studies, New York University, speaks on “Hitchcock”: The Master of Suspense?” Omprakash Chaurasia (Santoor)

Sat 27^th

7.00pm|PLAY|Act One presents their new comedy “Yeh Jo Zindagi Hai Na” Dir:N.K.Sharma Music:Piyush Pandey. Tkts at Rs.100 and Rs.50 available from 20^th onwards.

7.00pm|WORDS OF WOMEN| Please check Programme Desk for details

Sun 28^th

8.00am| WALK| Historian Shahid Amin leads us on the walk through Delhi University focusing the renovation of the old Viceregal lodge, which is the administrative hub of the University. We meet at the Delhi University main gate. Please don’t be late

7.00pm|DOC FILM| Benoy K. Behl presents the 19th film in the Doordarshan series on ‘The Paintings of India’ series. This film titled “Poetry of the Hills” covers the exquisite miniatures of Kashmir and Kangra.    

7.00pm|PLAY| Act One repeats “Yeh Jo Zindagi Hai Na”

Mon 29^th

7.00pm|PLAY| Artistes Forum presents ‘Ek Vradh Ka Nirnay’ Dir Raj Saxena. Entry by invitation

Tues 30^th

7.00pm|DANCE| Monica Singh Varma, disciple of Smt. Madhavi Mudgal, presents an Odissi recital

7.00pm|FILM CLUB| ‘Monster Makers’ A Hallmark Channel presentation

6.30pm|HEALTH TALK| Continuing our series on Healthy Living, we focus on the Power of Meditation and Yoga and its effectiveness in cure and prevention.  Speakers: Swami Dharmanandji, Dr. M.C. Manchanda, Cardiologist and Dr. Mala Kapur Shankardass, Health Sociologist and Gerontologist. Collab: Development, Welfare and Research Foundation.

Wed 31^st

7.00pm|MUSIC| Ashok Goswami, son and disciple of renowned violinist Late Dr.G.N. Goswami presents a Violin Recital. His music is influenced by the Senia and Rampur Sahaswan Gharanas. HCL Concert Series

6.30pm|TALK|IHC-ISST Gender Policy Forum- ‘Marital Violence and Women’s Property Status’. Speakers: Dr Bina Agarwal, Professor of Economics, Institute of Economic Growth and Dr Pradeep K. Panda, Senior Consultant, National Council of Applied Economic Research.