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UK CHILDREN’S PLAY IN CAPITAL

World renowned Children’s play from UK- “George Marvellous Medicine” is coming to India for the first time. Written by Mr. Roald Dahl- Author of all time Classics and adapted by Mr. David Wood-recipient of the Order of British Empire, the amazing play talks about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper. But when his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen. Perfect dose of fizz tickling fun for all the family! WHEN: February 4 – 6 WHERE: Siri Fort Auditorium TIMINGS: 10:30 am – 6:30 pm

A SHINING CITY ON A HILL

A discussion on the book ‘A Shining City On A Hill’ by Come Carpentier de Gourdon will be held on February 5 at IIC. This book is a biovel, a novelized biographic story which narrates the author’s visit to Colorado in the USA in the eighties and his investigations into the forces that shape and move that society and control power within it. Arriving from India where he had spent eight years, the writer uncovered many little known or hidden facets of America’s history and political system. The speakers will be General Vinod Saighal, Ravi Singh, Director WWF, India, Ran Chakrabarti, attorney-at-law, and Juhi Rani Kaul WHEN: February 5 WHERE: Conference room, India International Centre TIMINGS: 6:30 pm

MAHASHIVRATRI FESTIVAL

In a programme organised by Natya Tarangini, artists from distinct regions will come together on a single stage to enthrall the art lovers of the Capital. While Malini Awasthi will perform Bhojpuri Folk, OS Arun will showcase his Carnatic Vocals on the night of the festival. Apart from them, Bhavna Reddy (Kuchipudi Dance), Parshwanath S. Upadhye (Bharathanatyam Dance), Nalini and Kamalini (Kathak Dance) and F. Wasifuddin Dagar (Dhrupad Vocal) will be performing on the evening. WHEN: February 13 WHERE: Natya Tarangini’s Amphitheatre, Saket TIMINGS: 7 pm – 1 am

EYES SAY IT ALL

The upcoming exhibition of artist Dipak Kumar Ghosh will be featuring the fascinating portraits made by the artist. Portraits, that reflect the different faces and phases of life. The artist is heavily inspired by the eyes, he made the portraits of piercing eyes of famous personalities like Rabindranath Tagore, Swami Vivekananda, Albert Einstein, Sri Ramakrishna, Mother Teresa, A.P.J Abdul Kalam and more which are always attractive and seeks attention. WHEN: February 3 – 8 WHERE: IGNCA TIMINGS: 12 pm – 7 pm