What’s on Around Town

BOOK LAUNCH

IGNCA is organizing a book release of ‘Jewellery’ – A scientific study of social tradition by Dr Gulab Kothari, ‘Ghats of Banaras’ by P Jha and ‘Untold Story of Broadcast During Quit India Movement’, edited by Dr Gautam Chatterjee. Dr Mahesh Sharma, Culture Minister, Govt. of India will be present as the Chief Guest of the event. WHEN: August 9 WHERE: Auditorium, CV Mess TIMINGS: 3 pm onwards

THE TWO WOMAN SHOW

Tapsya Gupta and Shiffali Wadhawan are two immensely gifted artists who have come together to showcase the conglomeration of sculptures and art at the India Habitat Centre. The event will be graced and chaired by Maneka Gandhi, Minister for Women and Child Development. WHEN: August 14 – 18 WHERE: India Habitat Centre TIMINGS: 6 pm onwards

EXPLORING THE STREET SHOPS

‘Indianama 2018’ will see Indian street design in a new light as the work of 71 graphic designers will be cross fertilized with 71 vibrant street side shops marking the 71 years of India’s Independence. WHEN: Until August 25 WHERE: Bikaner House TIMINGS:11 am – 6 pm

BEYBLADE BURST CHAMPIONSHIP

Funskool India Ltd, India’s leading toy company, is on a mission to find talented young children /Beybladers to put their skills to the test across a series of national Beyblade Burst tournament events. A 5 city-level tournaments will be held in prominent malls across Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi. The finals for the same will take place in Paris on November 3. WHEN: August 19 (Delhi finals) WHERE: Select Citywalk, Saket TIMINGS: 3 pm – 7 pm

TREAT FOR ART LOVERS

A solo exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Sonali P. Chouhan will be on view until August 8. The artshow will be inaugurated by Senior art critic Jyotish Joshi. WHEN: Until August 14 WHERE: India International Center TIMINGS: 11 am - 7 pm