EoT-Kolkata_ Programme detail_Booklet
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EoT-Kolkata_ Programme detail_Booklet
Table of contents German House for Research and Innovation-New Delhi Deutsches Wissenschafts- und InnovationsHaus (DWIH New Delhi) 10 Consortium Members of DWIH New Delhi 11 Programme overview 13 Core Programmes for Excellence on Tour!38 Cultural Programmes for Excellence on Tour!93 Mr. Rainer Schmiedchen Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Kolkata Namaskar! As a historian specialized in South-Asian history and married to a Sanskrit scholar and Indologist, I already had a strong interest in India and Indiarelated research long before my arrival in Kolkata in May 2011. Numerous personal contacts with Indian and German scholars and scientists here and elsewhere in India and in Germany convinced me that Indo-German co-operation in science and technology belongs to the most vivid sectors of the relationship between both countries. Generally, Indians seem to regard German technology as very reliable. German scientists, on the other hand, are obviously developing more and more interest in co-operating with Indian research fellows. That is one of the reasons why Germany and India have opened an “Indo-German Science and Technology Centre” in Gurgaon in 2010, which is funded jointly by both states. The centre is not only designed to promote cooperations in various sectors of science such as energy and environmental research, IT, transgenic plants and research in advanced materials and nanotechnology – but it is also intended to improve common funding of bilateral research projects.Furthermore, the German Government has set up a “House for Research and Innovation” (DWIH) in New Delhi. DWIH is not only a ‘one-stop shop’ for interested students, researchers and potential partner institutions but also a body to disseminate information about higher education in Germany, German research institutions and funding. I am really happy that DWIH visits Kolkata, because Indo-German projects with scientific institutions as for example the Kolkata-based Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre and the Indian Institute for the Cultivation of Science clearly indicate that East India can have a good share in both 4 countries’ collaboration in research. India has provided considerable financial support to participate in experiments carried out at the particle accelerators FAIR in Darmstadt and DESY in Hamburg. The SAHA Institute of Nuclear Physics and the VECC are very much involved in these projects. I would like to mention that in the past more than 1,500 eminent Indian scientists received prestigious scholarships from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, making Indians the third biggest Humboldt community in the world. Nevertheless, I think that the relatively moderate number of young East-Indian students, scholars and scientists who study in Germany and young Germans coming to East India leaves room for improvement. I trust that DWIH’s “Excellence on Tour!” will contribute to encouraging the personal exchange of both countries’ students and young researchers. Last but not least I would like to highlight the fact that German is the most popular language among Indian foreign language learners. No other foreign language is taught to more Indians than German, be it in “Partnership Schools”, be it in Kendriya Vidyalayas or be it in the language courses offered by Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan. As Bengalis are said to have a special talent in learning languages, let me please encourage the visitors of “Excellence on Tour!” to give special attention to all offers to learn the German language. I look forward to seeing you all at Science City in Kolkata. 5 Maximilian Metzger Deputy Director General, BMBF Over the last decades India and Germany have become strong partners in terms of education, science and research. Scientific and technological cooperation with India today is one of the most important fields in IndoGerman relations. The German House for Research and Innovation (DWIH) in New Delhi plays an important role within the bilateral cooperation. Today, it gives home to local offices of altogether 15 major German science and research organizations and universities. “Excellence on Tour 2013” is a campaign organized by the DWIH Delhi to showcase the potential of the German education, research and innovation landscape and the opportunities for cooperation. The “Excellence on Tour 2013”- Roadshow is presented within a unique pavilion created by the German artist Marcus Heinsdorff. In Kolkata the DWIH will present a broad program comprising cultural events, scientific lectures and exhibits. The pavilion will be open to the public. Visitors can gather information about the many various opportunities to study and to do research in Germany. I extend a warm invitation to come and visit the DWIH Tour station in Kolkata. I am convinced the tour thrives to present the great potential Germany’s science and research institutions hold for further and intensified cooperation with India. India is one of the world’s most important science nations. Analyses show that German scientists range among India’s top cooperation partners worldwide. This is the excellent outcome of our trusting and forwardlooking cooperation, which we intend to develop further. Germany invites bright young people from India to work together with our top class research institutes and universities. 6 7 Dr. Alexander P. Hansen Coodinator of the DWIH and Director DFG India Office Following the successful road shows “Excellence on Tour” in Hyderabad and Ahmedabad 2013, the “German House for Research and Innovation, New Delhi” (Deutsches Wissenschafts- und InnovationsHaus, DWIH New Delhi) embarks on its journey to the eastern part of India to the city of Kolkata to present the scope of Indo-German cooperation. Well, if you are interested in one of the many topics outlined in this program, I am sure we will be meeting soon during “Excellence on Tour” at Kolkata Science City. Enjoy your visit to the Pavilion and your discussions with Indian and German academics! The BMBF “Science Pavilion” set up in Kolkata Science City, provides a perfect venue for the members of the DWIH New Delhi to meet Indian students, academics and researchers. In this futuristic pavilion, we will present to you fascinating insights of what Indo-German research is all about. We will inform about the various opportunities available for cooperation between Indian and German scientists. The program will touch upon areas of cutting-edge research work of the 21st century. What do you know about High Tech Toy Technology? What have textiles to do with concrete? What is the latest news from researchers on Climate Change or Renewable Energy? How can High-Tech meet low budgets for housing? 8 9 German House for Research and Innovation-New Delhi Deutsches Wissenschafts- und InnovationsHaus (DWIH New Delhi) Consortium Members of DWIH New Delhi The German House of Research and Innovation (DWIH New Delhi) was created in 2012 as a strategic initiative of the German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt – AA) to promote the internationalization of academic research. It encompasses 15 German organizations comprising of research funding bodies, research centers, development and commercial institutions and representatives of German universities. The main aim of DWIH New Delhi is to further strengthen research cooperation and bilateral synergies between Indian and German academic communities. 1. Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) www.humboldt-foundation.de Coordinated by the German Research Foundation (DFG), DWIH New Delhi serves as a ‘one-stop shop’ for information on German science, research and innovation for students, researchers, employment seekers, scientific institutions and commercial organizations in India. It provides a platform for highlighting and promoting German contribution in the fields of science, research and innovation among Indian academicians, scientists and researchers through joint presentations, lectures and exhibitions. It supports and facilitates joint government initiatives and bilateral projects between India and Germany in education, language, science, research and innovation. DWIH New Delhi organizes conferences, symposiums, workshops and seminars in the fields of science, technology, research and innovation bringing together international experts and encouraging knowledge exchange and cooperative activities between India and Germany. The German Houses of Research and Innovation have also established their presence at other locations worldwide namely São Paolo (Brazil), Tokyo (Japan), Moscow (Russia) and New York (USA). 2. Bavarian-Indian Centre for Business and University Cooperation (BayIND) www.bayind.de 3. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH www.giz.de 4. Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH www.fz-juelich.de 5. Fraunhofer Gesellschaft (FhG) www.fraunhofer.de 6. Freie Universität Berlin www.fu-berlin.de 7. German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) www.daaddelhi.org 8. German Research Foundation (DFG) www.dfg.de 9. Heidelberg University - Heidelberg Center South Asia www.uni-heidelberg.de 10.Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) www.indo-german.com 11.Max Planck Society (MPG) www.mpg.de 12.RWTH Aachen University www.rwth-aachen.de 13.Technische Universität München www.tu-muenchen.de 14.University of Cologne www.uni-koeln.de 15.University of Göttingen www.uni-goettingen.de 10 11 Consortium Members of DWIH New Delhi DWIH Road Show Excellence on Tour! Programme overview Inaugural event Saturday, 22nd March 2014 17.00 h - 17.30 h Inauguration of the Excellence on Tour - Science City Kolkata 12 13 Excellence on Tour - Science City Kolkata 14 15 SATURDAY 22.03.2014 MINI THEATRE PAVILION 16 17.00 h – 17.30 h Inauguration of the “DWIH New Delhi – Excellence on Tour!” in Kolkata Keynote speeches from: • Consul General Kolkata, Mr. Rainer Schmiedchen • Professor Dr. R. N. Mukherjee, Director of IISER Kolkata • Prof. Dr. Laurent Gizon, Director, Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, Göttingen • Mr. Maximilian Metzger, Deputy Director General, BMBF • Prof. Dr. Dorothea Wagner, Vice-President, DFG • Vote of Thanks by Dr. Jörg Schneider Head Division International Cooperation, DFG Moderation by: RJ Mir 17.30 h onwards DWIH Cultural Gully “A throw of dice” by Franz Osten Supplemented with contemporary music compiled by DJ Gaurav Malaker Moderation of Film by Mr. Amrit Gangar 17.35 h – 17.45 h VIP Tour of the pavilion 17.45 h Photo-Opportunity for the dignitaries in front of the pavilion 17 SUNDAY 23.03.2014 11.00 h Opening of pavilion for general public 11.00 h – 13.00 h DWIH Science Slam. Jury members: Mr. Rainer Schmiedchen Prof. Dr. Dorothea Wagner, Dr. Jörg Schneider, Dr. Alexander P. Hansen Moderation by: RJ Mir 13.00 h – 16.00 h DWIH Info-session “Study & Research in Germany” by DAAD 16.00 h – 19.00 h DWIH Info-session “Study and Research at Germany’s most vibrant and excellent cities – Berlin, Cologne, Heidelberg” by Free University Berlin 19.00 h – 20.00 h DWIH Panel Discussion “Tagore meets Einstein” by Heidelberg Centre South Asia (HCSA), Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) & Visva Bharati Shantiniketan 11.00 h – 12.30 h DWIH Info-session “Research is calling!” by MPG 12.30 h – 14.00 h DWIH Public Lecture “Sunquakes” by MPG 14.00 h – 17.00 h DWIH Workshop “Advances in Active Ageing: Indian and German Initiatives” The Dharma Foundation of India with cooperation of Kalyani Institute for Study, Planning and Action for Rural Change (KINSPARC) 17.00 h – 18.00 h DWIH Workshop “Do you want to contribute to sustainable consumption?” by GIZ 18.30 h – 19.30 h DWIH Lecture “Energy efficiency building design and low cost houses” by Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences GROUNDS 14.00 h – 14.30 h 16.00 h – 17.30 h 18.00 h – 18.30 h DWIH Torwand “It’s Football!” P. C. MAHALANOBIS HALL 10.00 h – 10.30 h Inauguration of DWIH Workshop “The Theatre of Real Life” By Mr. Wolfgang Zurborn. Inauguration by Mr. Rainer Schmiedchen 10.30 h – 18.00 h DWIH Workshop “The Theatre of Real Life” by Mr. Wolfgang Zurborn Review of Portfolio PAVILION S. N. BOSE HALL 18 “Foosball – Table football” Match A: 15.30 h – 16.00 h ; Match B: 16.30 h – 17.00 h Match C: 17.30 h – 18.00 h ; Match D: 18.30 h – 19.00 h 19 MONDAY 24.03.2014 11.00 h Opening of pavilion for general public 10.00 h* – 14.00 h DWIH School Initiative Science for the young-minds organized by Goethe-Institut 14.00 h – 15.00 h DWIH Info-session “Do you want to contribute to India’s development?” by GIZ/CIM 15.00 h – 15.30 h DWIH Info-session “Destination Germany” by The German National Tourist Office 15.30 h – 16.30 h DWIH Info-session “Do you want to ‘Make it in Germany’?” by GIZ/Make it in Germany 17.00 h – 18.00 h DWIH Lecture Series “Humboldts Erben” (Humboldt’s Heir) “Humboldt and India. Curiosity and its Aesthetics” by Dr. Jutta Jain Neubauer. Organized jointly by Heidelberg Centre South Asia (HCSA) and Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) 18.00 h – 18.30 h DWIH Info-session “Destination Germany” by The German National Tourist Office 18.30 h onwards DWIH Cultural Gully “Presentation on Indian & German Film Tradition” by Mr. Amrit Gangar P. C. MAHALANOBIS HALL 10.00 h – 18.00 h DWIH Workshop “The Theatre of Real Life” by Mr. Wolfgang Zurborn GROUNDS 12.30 h – 13.00 h 14.00 h – 14.30 h 16.00 h – 17.30 h 18.00 h – 18.30 h S. N. BOSE HALL 15.00 h – 16.30 h DWIH Lecture “Digitalisation of historical and contemporary musical instruments“ by Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin 16.30 h – 20.00 h DWIH Workshop “Energy efficiency building design and low cost houses” by Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences PAVILION 20 *Exceptional opening DWIH Torwand “It’s Football!” “Foosball – Table football” Match E: 15.00 h – 15.30 h | Match F: 17.00 h – 17.30 h 21 TUESDAY 25.03.2014 PAVILION P. C. MAHALANOBIS HALL GROUNDS S. N. BOSE HALL 22 11.00 h Opening of pavilion for general public 11.00 h – 13.00 h DWIH Lecture “Your food as your medicine – evaluation of quality, safety and efficacy of natural products” by Jadavpur University 13.00 h – 14.00 h DWIH Lecture “Textile Reinforced Concrete, Natural fibre based hybrid composites, translucent concrete” by RWTH Aachen 14.00 h – 15.00 h DWIH Lecture “Digitalisation of historical and contemporary musical instruments“ by Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin 15.00 h – 18.00 h DWIH Seminar “Frontiers of Indian Education & Research” Jointly By Humboldt Club Calcutta and West Bengal Academy of Science & Technology 18.00 h – 18.30 h DWIH Info-session “Destination Germany” by The German National Tourist Office 10.00 h – 18.00 h DWIH Workshop “The Theatre of Real Life” By Mr. Wolfgang Zurborn Sharing new images 12.30 h – 13.00 h 14.00 h – 14.30 h 16.00 h – 16.30 h 18.00 h – 18.30 h 16.30 h – 20.00 h 15.00 h – 16.30 h DWIH Torwand “It’s Football!” “Foosball – Table football” Match G: 15.00 h – 15.30 h Match H: 17.00 h – 17.30 h DWIH Workshop “Energy efficiency building design and low cost houses” by Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences 23 WEDNESDAY 26.03.2014 PAVILION P. C. MAHALANOBIS HALL GROUNDS S. N. BOSE HALL 24 11.00 h Opening of pavilion for general public 11.00 h – 14.00 h DWIH Workshop “Toy Technology” by Jadavpur University 14.00 h – 15.00 h DWIH Lecture “Digitalisation of historical and contemporary musical instruments“ by Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin 15.00 h – 15.30 h DWIH Info-session “The Dual System of Education in Germany” by IGCC 16.00 h –18.30 h German with DWIH Learning German in a jiffy by Goethe-Institut 18.30 h – 19.30 h DWIH Lecture “Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), Single stage mixing and Conversion of Belt press-5 to vulcanize single belt on two decks” by Phoenix Conveyor Belt India (P) Ltd. 10.00 h – 18.00 h DWIH Workshop “The Theatre of Real Life” by Mr. Wolfgang Zurborn Sharing new images DWIH Torwand “It’s Football!” 12.30 h – 13.00 h 18.00 h – 18.30 h 16.30 h – 20.00 h “Foosball – Table football” Quarter-Finals I: 14.00 h – 14.30 h (Winner of A & H) J: 15.00 h – 15.30 h (Winner of B & G) K: 16.00 h – 16.30 h (Winner of C & F) L: 17.00 h – 17.30 h (Winner of D & E) DWIH Discussions “Textile Reinforced Concrete, Natural fibre based hybrid composites, translucent concrete” by RWTH Aachen 25 THURSDAY 27.03.2014 PAVILION 26 11.00 h Opening of pavilion for general public 11.00 h – 12.00 h DWIH Info-session “Higher Education in Bavaria” by Bavarian-Indian Centre (BayIND) 12.00 h – 13.00 h DWIH Info-session “Do you want to ‘Make it in Germany’?” by GIZ/Make it in Germany 14.00 – 15.00 h DWIH Info-session DWIH Info-session “Do you want to contribute to India’s development?” by GIZ/CIM 15.00 h – 19.00 h DWIH Lecture “Göttingen-India Forum“ by University of Göttingen 19.00 h – 20.00 h DWIH Lecture “Thermochemistry of Solid-State Materials: from Gibbs to Modern Theory” by Professor Dr. Richard Dronskowski, RWTH Aachen Coordinated by Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science P. C. MAHALANOBIS HALL 10.00 h – 18.00 h GROUNDS 12.30 h – 13.00 h 14.00 h – 14.30 h 16.00 h – 17.30 h 18.00 h – 18.30 h DWIH Workshop “The Theatre of Real Life” By Mr. Wolfgang Zurborn Sharing new images DWIH Torwand “It’s Football!” “Foosball – Table football” Semi-Finals M: 15.00 h – 15.30 h (Winner of I & J) N: 17.00 h – 17.30 h (Winner of K & L) 27 FRIDAY 28.03.2014 PAVILION 11.00 h Opening of pavilion for general public DWIH Workshop DWIH Lectures 11.00 h – 15.00 h “Hidden Mysteries of Space and Time” By Professor Dr. Soumitra Sengupta “Life is Organic” By Professor Dr. Amitabha Sarkar P. C. MAHALANOBIS HALL MINI THEATRE GROUNDS 28 15.00 h – 17.00 h DWIH Lecture Kolkata Kaleidoscope by Institute of Education for Women 10.00 h – 14.00 h DWIH Workshop “The Theatre of Real Life” by Mr. Wolfgang Zurborn Sharing new images 14.00 h – 16.30 h Presentation of work, followed by exhibition 18.00 h – 18.30 h Closing session 18.30 h onwards DWIH Cultural Gully Performance by Padma Shri Ms Shobana Chandrakumar Moderation by: RJ Mir 12.30 h – 13.00 h 14.00 h – 14.30 h 16.30 h – 17.30 h DWIH Torwand “It’s Football!” “Foosball – Table football” Match for position of 2nd Runner-up 12.00 h – 12.30 h Finals 14.30 h – 15.00 h 29 Mr. Rainer Schmiedchen Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Kolkata After having studied History and Regional Studies of Asia and South Asia at Humboldt-University, Berlin, Mr. Schmiedchen acquired a second degree in Economics. Thereafter, Mr. Schmiedchen joint the German Federal Foreign Service. Following two assignments abroad, in Sri Lanka and in Russia, he worked in the headquarter of the German Foreign Ministry in Berlin, being involved mainly in issues of international cooperation in the fields of environmental protection as well as science, technology, aviation and space research projects. Another assignment in Brussels (European Union) was followed by a term as a political advisor in the German Bundestag and as Deputy Head of Division responsible for the relations with the countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus. Since May 2011, Consul General Rainer Schmiedchen has been working in Kolkata, India. 30 31 Maximilian Metzger Prof. Rabindra Nath Mukherjee Maximilian Metzger was appointed Deputy Director General for International Co-operation in Education and Research at the BMBF in 2010. He is responsible for international co-operation with all countries outside Europe and the UN organisations. Professor Mukherjee is Director of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Kolkata and has been on deputation from IIT Kanpur since 2012. He took his doctoral degree in 1983 from the University of Calcutta. His postdoctoral research was at Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science in the group of Professor Animesh Chakravorty (’83 to ’85) and at Harvard University (’85 to ’87) led by Professor Richard Holm. Deputy Director General, BMBF After studies in law and philosophy and assignment as a judge at the Administrative Court, he has been serving at the BMBF in various functions. From 2004 to 2008 he was Secretary General at CERN.“ Director, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata His area of specialisation is the systematic development of synthetic coordination chemistry of transition metal ions with designed organic ligands to address diversified research problems. Emphasis is directed to bioinorganic modelling, metal coordinated ligand radicals, coordination polymers, multi-metal clusters etc. He has been Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore (’99), Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK (’03), Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi (’08), Vice President of the Chemical Research Society of India, Bangalore (’08 to ’14) and is Member/ Chairman of the Programme Advisory Committee on Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Science and Technology as well as Member, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Research Committee, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi. He has twice received the J C Bose Fellowship from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India (in 2008 and 2013). Professor Mukherjee has been Visiting Professor, Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, USA (’05 to ’06) and has supervised 30 doctoral students. He has 130 published articles to his credit. 32 33 Prof. Dr. Dorothea Wagner Vice President of the German Research Foundation (DFG) Dorothea Wagner is a full professor for Informatics at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). She has published more than 150 papers in the field of algorithm design and algorithm engineering. She obtained her diploma and Ph.D. degrees from the RWTH Aachen in 1983 and 1986 respectively, and 1992 the Habilitation degree from the TU Berlin. 1994 – 2003 she was a full professor for Computer Science at the Universität Konstanz. Among other activities she is vice president of the German Research Foundation, member of the Committee for the Allocation of the Alexander von Humboldt Research Awards, member of Academia Europae and Fellow of the German Informatics Society. 34 Prof. Dr. Laurent Gizon Director, Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, Göttingen, Germany Professor of Astrophysics, University of Göttingen, Germany Prof. Gizon obtained his PhD in physics from Stanford University, USA in 2003 and worked at Stanford as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate from 2003-2005. He holds a Master’s degree in Astrophysics from Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France (1994), and in Aerospace Engineering from Ecolenationalesupérieure de l’aéronautiqueet de l’espace, Toulouse, France (1994). He joined the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research as a Max Planck Research group leader (2005-2011). In 2011, he was appointed as the Director and Scientific Member of the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research and a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Göttingen. Prof. Gizon has been a recipient of prestigious awards including JOSO Prize for Solar Physics (2005), Starting Grant of the European Research Council (2007) and Karen Harvey Prize of the American Astronomical Society (2009). His current research interests lies in understanding the physics of Stellar structure ,dynamics, and magnetism; Seismology of the Sun and Sun-like stars; Computational helioseismology; Characterization of planet-host stars and Space missions: SDO, Solar Orbiter, CoRoT, Kepler, PLATO. 35 Dr. Jörg Schneider Dr. Alexander P. Hansen After his PhD and Post-Doc in Microbiology and Genetics in Darmstadt (DE) Norwich (UK) and Osnabrück (DE), Jörg Schneider shifted into research management in 1991, becoming scientific officer at the Project Management Team for the German Research Ministry at the German Aerospace Research Center (DLR), tasks: international relations, information and results management. Following the completion of his PhD in Biology in 1986 at the University of Western Australia and Post-Doc positions in Australia, Germany and Japan, he accepted a position at the Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation in 1993. In 1997 he started working for the DFG with various assignments in Asian and European countries in the field of science and technology. Subsequently, he served as Senior Advisor for international scientific institutions. Head of Division International Co-operation - DFG From 1992 on, he established the German National Contact Point for Human Capital and Mobility (HCM) in the European Research Framework Program FP3 and was, until 1999, head of this office, being national contact point for European researchers’ mobility, socio-economics and international cooperation programs, acting as “expert” in German delegations to the relevant program committees, advisor to the German research ministry in general aspects regarding FP4/5, including FP5 statistics. Coodinator of the DWIH and Director DFG India Office In July 2013 he became Director of the India Office of the German Research Foundation (DFG). Parallel to this position he is the coordinator of the German House for Research and Innovation – DWIH New Delhi. In 1999 he became Managing Director of the Wissenschaftsgemeinschaft Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (WGL), one of the four major German research organizations and in 2003 he changed to Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft DFG (German Research Foundation), first as Head of Division “Research Training Groups, Graduate Schools, Research Careers“, and from 2006 on as Head of Division “International Affairs”. 36 37 SUNDAY 23.03.2014 Pavilion 11.30 h - 13.00 h DWIH SCIENCE SLAM MODERATION BY: RJ MIR Witness six young “Slammers” present their topic of research in ten minutes to an audience, who may not be related to their field of research. The selected applicants are either young researchers registered for Ph.D. in a recognized Indian University or Post-docs who are within 6 years of completing their Ph.D. Core programmes Excellence on Tour! 22nd – 28th March, 2014 Science City Kolkata The “Slammers” were selected from applicants from all field of Science/ Humanities / Social Sciences. These young researchers have the passion for their subject, courage to face the audience and the skill to present their research. Science Slammers: Ms. Vibha Bhardwaj Ms. Puja Singh Ms. Charnita Arora Mr. Dev Subhabrata Dr. Shajulin Benedict Mr. Arup Chakraborty Jury members: Mr. Rainer Schmiedchen Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Kolkata Prof. Dr. Dorothea Wagner Vice-President of the German Research Foundation (DFG) Dr. Jörg Schneider Head of Division International Co-operation – DFG Dr. Alexander P Hansen Coordinator of the DWIH and Director DFG India New Delhi 38 39 SUNDAY 23.03.2014 SUNDAY 23.03.2014 Pavilion Pavilion 13.00 h - 16.00 h 16.00 h - 19.00 h DWIH INFO SESSION DWIH INFO-SESSION STUDY AND RESEARCH IN GERMANY BY DAAD The “Study & Research in Germany!” session will give first-hand information about the German university and research landscape through interactive exchanges with experts. Learn about aspects ranging from admission requirements, financial support and visa procedures to issues such as German language requirements, part time work, employment prospects and lots more. If you are looking for scholarships to study or research stay in Germany, then this session will provide complete details about scholarships for students, academicians and scientists across all disciplines. In addition DAAD Research Ambassadors, established academicians who have researched in Germany, and DAAD Young Ambassadors, students who have studied in Germany, will share their memories and experience with you. Hear what you always wanted to hear, directly from the horse’s mouth during this interactive session. Speakers: Aditi Gosavi DAAD New Delhi Senior Advisor Public Relations & Communications Shilpa Pandeshwar DAAD Bangalore Information and Office Manager DAAD Information Point Bangalore Richa Kandpal DAAD Young Ambassador 40 Prof. Dr. Amitava Gupta DAAD Research Ambassador Professor, Department of Power engineering, and Director, School of Nuclear Studies & Applications, Jadavpur University Nishant Rai DAAD Young Ambassador STUDY AND RESEARCH AT GERMANY’S MOST VIBRANT AND EXCELLENT CITIES: BERLIN, COLOGNE, HEIDELBERG FREE UNIVERSITY BERLIN Amisha Jain Country Head, University of Cologne India Office Ms Amisha Jain is the representative of University of Cologne India Office since 2009. She is an (Indian) Advocate and a registered Solicitor (UK). At present, she is pursuing PhD on Forest Rights Act from India. She has lived in Germany from 2006-2009 and worked in an international Law Firm in Cologne. Since having studied and worked both in Germany and India, her primary responsibility is to bridge the gap in the field of academics between the two nations. UoC Presentation University of Cologne exists since the year 1388 and has around 60.000 students studying at present. It offers Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral and Post-Doctoral programs in six fields: • Arts and Humanities • Management, Economics and Social Sciences • Mathematics and Natural Sciences • Human Sciences • Law • Medical Faculty 41 SUNDAY 23.03.2014 Pavilion 19.00 h - 20.00 h Mr Ulrich Podewils Representative of Freie Universität Berlin to India Freie Universität Berlin is one the leading universities in Germany, located in the capital city, Berlin. According to the prestigious Times Higher Education ranking, this renowned university with an international orientation is among the hundred best higher education institutions in the world. As a result of a competition run by the German federal and regional governments, Freie Universität Berlin was selected as one of eleven German universities recognized as beacons of academic excellence. You will get an impression of Berlin and Freie Universität Berlin by two short films, a presentation on the university itself, and testimonials of alumni. Mr Ulrich Podewils is a lawyer by education. He worked in the field of higher education administration and politics for more than 35 years; he was appointed in German state and federal ministries, as university chancellor, worked with DAAD, and served in Italy and for more than eight years in India. DWIH PANEL DISCUSSION TAGORE MEETS EINSTEIN LECTURE BY PARTHA GHOSH BY HEIDELBERG CENTRE SOUTH ASIA (HCSA), ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION (AVH) & VISVA BHARATI SHANTINIKETAN Rabindranath Tagore and Albert Einstein, the two cult figures of the 20th century in the worlds of literature and science, met for the first time in 1926 in Düsseldorf, although no records exist of their conversations during this meeting. Conversations between the two icons took place during their second and third meetings in 1930 in Germany and have been recorded and published. The first conversation on the nature of reality took place on July 14th at Einstein's residence in Kaputh and the second one on causality and music on August 19th at the residence of a common friend, Dr. Mendel. The three speakers of the Panel Discussion will highlight these two eminent characters, from their respective disciplinary angles. The panel discussion will be moderated by Prof. Rekha Rajan (JNU, New Delhi and current Humboldt Ambassador). The Panelists: 42 Prof. Sushanta Duttagupta Prof. Partha Ghose Prof. Romit Roy Prof. Rekha Rajan (Vice Chancellor, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan) (Centre for Astroparticle Physics & Space Science, Bose Institute) (Visva Bharati, Santiniketan) (JNU, New Delhi & Humboldt Ambassador) 43 SUNDAY 23.03.2014 12.00 – 12:15: S.N. Bose Hall Dr. Koushik Dutta from the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP) in Kolkata, Max Planck Mobility Grant Holder since 2013 11.00 h - 12.30 h Title of the talk: Before Big Bang 12:15 – 12:40: Panel Discussion: Living and working in Germany DWIH INFO-SESSION RESEARCH IS CALLING! Panel: Professor Tanusri Saha-Dasgupta, Dr. Koushik Dutta and Dr. Proteeti Bhattacharjee (Liaison Officer of the Max-PlanckGesellschaft, India Office, New Delhi) BY MPG The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft is one of the most successful research organisations of Germany. 82 Max Planck Institutes conduct basic research in the natural sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and the humanities. 17 Nobel laureates have emerged from the ranks of its scientists. India is a special focus of the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft in its international collaborations. In the year 2013, 703 young visiting scientists at Max Planck Institutes came from India, an increase of nearly 70% over the past seven years. This presentation will give an overview of opportunities and programs for Indian scientists - from PhD students to established researchers - to connect with research at various Max Planck Institutes. 11.20 – 11.45: Max Planck Films • • • “How synapses spark” – Understanding the brain circuitry “Decoding the intelligence of global animal behavior” – an ICARUS initiative (International Cooperation for Animal Research Using Space) “International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS)” – For all aspiring PhD students 11:45 – 12.00: Prof. Tanusri Saha-Dasgupta from the S.N. Bose National Center for Basic Sciences in Kolkata, Max Planck India Partner Group Leader from 2005 – 2009 Title of the talk: Modeling and Understanding of Complex Materials: A First-principles Approach 44 Dr. Claudia Hillinger Scientific Officer in the Division of International Relations Max- Planck- Gesellschaft (MPG) / Max Planck Society Dr. Hillinger has been with the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft since 1998. She currently serves as Scientific Officer in the Division of International Relations at the Munich headquarters. Her country portfolio comprises India, South Korea, Japan, and North America. Dr. Hillinger previously spent 4 years (2008-2012) in the US as Vice President of Institute Development for the newly established Max Planck Florida Institute (MPFI) and President of its nonprofit fundraising arm, the Max Planck Florida Foundation (MPFF). Dr. Hillinger joined the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft in 1998 as Research Coordinator and Head of the Central Scientific Laboratories and Technical Facilities of the Max Planck Institute of Biogeochemistry, Jena, Germany. With a master’s of science degree in biology from Technical University of Munich (TUM) and her doctorate in biology from the Institute of Botany and Microbiology at TUM her research at TUM focused on eco- and treephysiology. Dr. Hillinger started her professional career with a bachelor’s degree in English and Spanish from the Academy of Foreign Languages Munich and worked at the United States Information Agency at the America House Munich from 1983 - 1985. She also took 2 years of MBA studies in science management at the University of Applied Sciences in Osnabrück, Germany. 45 SUNDAY 23.03.2014 S.N. Bose Hall 12.30 h - 14.00 h Dr. Proteeti Bhattacharjee Liaison Officer of the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft India office, New Delhi Since December 2013, Dr. Bhattacharjee represents the Max-PlanckGesellschaft in India and closely works with the administrative headquarters of MPG in Munich to promote excellence in science and innovation by fostering strategic collaborations between academic institutions of India and various Max Planck Institutes in Germany. After completing her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from University of Delhi (2003-2006), she went on to pursue her Master’s degree in Molecular and Human Genetics from Banaras Hindu University (20062008), where she was awarded a gold medal for excellence in academics. A Molecular and Developmental Biologist by training, Proteeti received her PhD under the guidance of Dr. Anne Ephrussi in 2012 jointly from European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Heidelberg and University of Heidelberg, Germany. After a brief period of post-doctoral work in EMBL, she worked at the Office of Information and Public Affairs (OIPA) in EMBL, Heidelberg before joining MPG in Munich. At OIPA, she mainly focused on comprehensive science writing and communication targeting both scientific audience and the general public. DWIH PUBLIC LECTURE SUNQUAKES BY MPG Solar activity refers to spectacular magnetic phenomena observed on the Sun, such as sunspots, coronal loops, flares, or coronal mass ejections. However the root causes of solar activity are not understood. Why does the Sun have a magnetic field? Why does the number of sunspots change so abruptly over a period of eleven years? In order to answer such questions, one must understand the motions that maintain the magnetic field in the solar interior. Observations of solar oscillations, i.e. sunsquakes, can tell us about the internal structure and dynamics of the Sun, just like earthquakes can tell us about the interior of the Earth. This talk will give an overview of the methods and achievements of helioseismology, the science that consists of interpreting the oscillations seen at the solar surface to make images of the solar interior. Important results include maps of solar internal rotation and other flow patterns, which play a crucial role in models of the solar dynamo. On the non-academic front, Proteeti is a professional Kathak (an Indian classical dance form) dancer, trained for more than twenty years in the art form and has performed widely in prestigious dance festivals both in India and abroad. She enjoys traveling and reading in her free time. Prof. Dr. Laurent Gizon Director, Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, Göttingen, Germany Professor of Astrophysics, University of Göttingen, Germany Prof. Dr. Laurent Gizon obtained his PhD in physics from Stanford University, USA in 2003 and worked at Stanford as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate from 2003-2005. He holds a Master’s degree in Astrophysics from Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France (1994), and in Aerospace Engineering from Ecolenationalesupérieure de l’aéronautiqueet de l’espace, Toulouse, France (1994). He joined the Max Planck Institute 46 47 for Solar System Research as a Max Planck Research group leader (20052011). In 2011, he was appointed as the Director and Scientific Member of the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research and a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Göttingen. Prof. Gizon has been a recipient of prestigious awards including JOSO Prize for Solar Physics (2005), Starting Grant of the European Research Council (2007) and Karen Harvey Prize of the American Astronomical Society (2009). His current research interests lies in understanding the physics of Stellar structure ,dynamics, and magnetism; Seismology of the Sun and Sun-like stars; Computational helioseismology; Characterization of planet-host stars and Space missions: SDO, Solar Orbiter, CoRoT, Kepler, PLATO. SUNDAY 23.03.2014 S.N. Bose Hall 14.00 h - 17.00 h DWIH WORKSHOP ADVANCES IN ACTIVE AGEING: INDIAN AND GERMAN INITIATIVES BY THE DHARMA FOUNDATION OF INDIA WITH COOPERATION OF KALYANI INSTITUTE FOR STUDY, PLANNING AND ACTION FOR RURAL CHANGE (KINSPARC) 2.15 pm - 2.30 pm: Dr. Alakananda Banerjee (President Dharma Foundation of India) Introducing Active Ageing: Initiatives Of Dharma Foundation of India. The strategy of Dharma Foundation of India (DFI) is grounded in sound international research and knowledge, and based on a number of important principles agreed by WHO Active Ageing Policy. Active ageing is the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age. 2.30 pm - 2.45 pm: Dr. Kasturi Bakshi (Executive Director- KINSPARC)Silver Care Program. A talk on Silver Care Program for elders at Kalyani. She shall also speak on elder women’s health. 2.45 pm - 3 pm: Dr. Das (Director Neurorehab - Institute of Neurosciences Kolkatta) - Cognitive Decline in elderly. A talk summarizing current recommendations for recognition, diagnosis and longitudinal management of cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly. 3 pm - 3.15 pm: Mr. D N Chapke (President - All India Senior Citizen Confederation) - Social rights of elders in India. The government of India provides various concessions and facilities to its senior citizens. The Union Cabinet’s latest decision to approve a new law - Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, aimed at serving the elderly live in self-respect and peace. 3.15 pm - 3.30 pm: Dr Sugan Bhatia (Vice President All India Senior Citizen Confederation) - Elder Abuse. Elder abuse is any action or inaction 48 49 by self or others that jeopardizes the heath or well being of an older adult. This includes physical, emotional, psychological well being of elders. 3.30 pm - 3.45 pm: Mrs Sushmita Ghose, Helpage India-Initiatives in Kolkata (National President, Helpage India) SUNDAY 23.03.2014 S.N. Bose Hall 17.00 h - 18.00 h 3.45 pm - 4.15 pm: Panel Discussion: Chairperson Dr. Sugan Bhatia, Mrs. Sushmita Ghose 4.15 pm - 5 pm: Poster Exhibition DWIH WORKSHOP DO YOU WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION? BY GIZ Program Coordinator: Dr. Alakananda Banerjee Dr. Alaknanda Banerjee: Being a physiotherapist for almost 28 years, state of art rehabilitation projects in major hospitals of New Delhi (Apollo, Fortis and Max) have been the mainstay of my work. The rehab centres have multidisciplinary treatment protocols, built on high ended research and academic program focusing on international standard guidelines in patient care. My other interests have been geriatric rehabilitation where I have started community services for the elderly in 2009 mainly to implement the Active Ageing Model (WHO framework) in New Delhi, India. I have also been involved in Innovative Technologies. Innovative Technologies, as I have experienced alone or combined, may offer a costeffective way to deliver intensive neurorehabilitation therapy in clinical and community environments. They have the potential to empower patients to take more responsibility for their rehabilitation and continue with long-term exercise. I was a honorary faculty member on Innovative Technology for Biodesign students at IIT Delhi and have national and international publications/presentations in area of Functional Electrical Stimulation for Stroke patients (An Indo-German collaborative effort) and on other innovative technology and healthcare models for Eldercare in India. I founded the Dharma Foundation of India (Charitable Trust) in the year 2010 to help implement Active Ageing Program in India. I have received research grants from 1) EPICS in IEEE project on Low-cost ground reaction force line biofeedback for static posture training 2) Procator, Sweden for Using SmartBreathe device in elderly enrolled in Active Ageing Program and 3) Asia Pacific Ubiquitous Healthcare Sydney Australia for study on “mhealth to improve communication between elderly people and health professionals“. 50 About GIZ As a federal enterprise, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. The services delivered by GIZ draw on a wealth of regional and technical expertise and tried and tested management know-how. GIZ is also engaged in international education work around the globe. For further information, please see - www.giz.de About Nokia Nokia which has played a pioneering role in the growth of cellular technology in India wants to be a leader in sustainability and take responsibility for its products beyond the production process. Nokia already has a huge take-back and recycling system for used mobile phones, globally as well as in India. In this regard, Nokia engages extensively with consumers especially schools and young people and has also launched the ‘Create to Inspire’ programme for youth in Indian cities. About ‘GIZ-Nokia DPP on Sustainable Consumption and E-waste’ GIZ and Nokia have partnered to launch the Development Partnership Programme (DPP) on Sustainable Consumption and E-waste in the cities of Kolkata and Ahmedabad. This partnership between GIZ and NOKIA is part of the DPP that GIZ is implementing on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The overall objective is to promote sustainable lifestyles by triggering a change in 51 consumption behaviour and to support safe recycling of E-waste. Under the DPP, GIZ and Nokia are engaging with children, youth and school teachers of over 100 schools and colleges in the project cities to promote sustainable consumption, focusing primarily on E-waste, but also broadly covering other areas of sustainable consumption like energy, water and transportation. Furthermore, the DPP also aims to enhance livelihood opportunities for waste collectors from the informal sector by creating an enabling environment through multi-stakeholder engagement. Partners in Kolkata ArtsForward: ArtsForward focuses on connecting brands to customers by telling engaging and entertaining stories that audiences actually want to hear. The creative arts offer an originality and variety of expression and connect, that traditional ideation methods fail in. ArtsForward’s relationship to the whole gamut of creative arts is strong and integral to its thought and strategy. Creating real, relevant, meaningful and technically sound artistic stories is a core value of ArtsForward. It also applies creative arts for furthering social and environmental causes. ArtsForward is involved in the youth component of the DPP. Path Welfare Society (PWS): Since 2005, PWS has been working towards empowering deprived women, children, young people and communities in urban and rural areas through inputs and expertise in the areas of alternative livelihood training for women, education for children and skill development/vocational training for young people. PWS also works in the field of health and environmental sustainability in Kolkata and other districts of West Bengal. PWS is involved in the school component of the DPP. Society for Direct Initiative for Social and Health Action (DISHA): Since 1995, DISHA has been active on issues concerning environment, social health and human rights. DISHA conducts research, training, capacity building, campaigns, documentation and community mobilisation around these issues. Its focus areas include municipal waste management, bio-medical waste management, industrial pollution, e-waste management, toxic issues, coastal environment, biodiversity, energy issues etc. DISHA is involved in the informal sector component of the DPP. Implemented in Kolkata & Ahmedabad with 52 Programme flow 5 pm - 5:05 pm GIZ-Nokia DPP: Introduction and the idea behind the partnership Presenter: Paramita Saha, ArtsForward 5:05 pm - 5:15 pm Youth component of the project Elaboration on engagement with youth and colleges and why they are flag-bearers of change in the field of sustainability and art. Details about the ‘Create to Inspire’ programme. Presenter: Paramita Saha, ArtsForward 5:15 pm - 5:25 pm School component of the project Elaboration on engagement with schools and why they are stepping stones for bringing about marked changes in sustainable consumption patterns Presenter: Poushali Datta, Path Welfare Society 5:25 pm - 5:35 pm Informal sector component of the project Elaboration on the importance of formalisation of informal sector for safe E-waste management and the efforts being put in this direction Presenter: Sasanka Sekhar Dev, DISHA 5:35 pm - 6:00 pm Theatre and dance performance by fellows of the youth component of the project on the theme of sustainable consumption. Presenters Ms. Paramita Saha Director, ArtsForward Paramita Saha has 18 years of experience in contemporary dance training and performance across the globe and has represented the country in several national and international art event and forums. Her core skills include site-specific performances, creative branding and youth engagement. She is among the new generation of art entrepreneurs in the country carving out a niche for the contemporary arts. 53 (LECTURE) Ms. Poushali Datta Joint Secretary, Path Welfare Society (PWS) Ms. Poushali Datta is a founder member of PWS. She is a social development professional with more than 13 years of experience in sustainable community development and education. (WORKSHOP) SUNDAY 23.03.2014 MONDAY 24.03.2014 S.N. Bose Hall S.N. Bose Hall 18.30 h - 19.00 h 16.30 h - 20.00 h (WORKSHOP) TUESDAY 25.03.2014 S.N. Bose Hall 16.30 h - 20.00 h DWIH LECTURE AND WORKSHOP Mr. Sasanka Sekhar Dev Secretary, Society for Direct Initiative for Social and Health Action (DISHA) Mr. Sasanka Sekhar Dev is a founder member of DISHA. He is a leading advocate of issues concerning waste and toxicity and is also working at the grass root level in the field of coastal environment. ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING DESIGN AND LOW COST HOUSES BY OSTWESTFALEN – LIPPE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Study and Research at Ostwestfalen-Lippe University, UAS Dr. Doleschal and Dr. Pottgiesser Professors at Ostwestfalen-Lippe University Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences (UAS) goal is to tackle complex problems and global challenges and work to ensure that knowledge and innovations benefit society. Study programs at Ostwestfalen-Lippe prepare students for the world of work from the word ‘GO’. Practice orientation is the hallmark of studying at universities of applied sciences. At Ostwestfalen-Lippe University, scientific knowledge and methods are conveyed and applied in numerous well equipped labs and institutes. Thanks to our close cooperation with industry, it is commonplace for our students to carry out work placements and prepare theses in companies. Studies are rounded off by practical semesters. The university’s excellent contact to the local industry and businesses is the basis for innovative study programs and successful research collaborations. In the field of research and technology the Institute Industrial IT (inIT) carries out research in the field of industrial informatic. The InIT is located in a science to business center (Centrum Industrial IT) on the campus in Lemgo, where more than 200 engineers from companies and research 54 55 institutes are working in the field of industrial IT. In the building sector the Construction Lab carries out research with a focus in facade technology related to energy efficiency and interior comfort. Four international and English-speaking master programs in information technology, media production, facade design and construction and in computational design and construction are offered. OWL, TU Delft, HS Luzern, Universidad del Pais Vasco, St. Sebastian and of the University of Bath. Member of Docomomo Germany, Docomomo International and the Docomomo International Scientific Committee of Technology (ISC-T). Besides her academic career she works as a practising architect and acts as a jury member in architectural competitions and she is the member of the Berlin Chamber of Architects. Student Workshop on Affordable Housing Dr. Pottgiesser and Carsten Wiewiorra PhD on multilayered glass constructions at the TU Dresden Department of Civil Engineering. Architectural studies and Diploma at the TU Berlin, Université Paris 8 (La Vilette), France. Professors at Ostwestfalen-Lippe University Based on the department’s concern about the relation of human being and space – Human Centered Design the workshop will motivate the participants to think about their own needs and behaviours. Based on the exhibition, ecomomical and political circumstances influencing housing developments and policies will be analysed. In Germany and India many specific concepts for affordable housing have been developed and built. How can planners learn from the different approaches? How can specific approaches be adapted to different climates and cultures? Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uta Pottgiesser Dean and Professor at the Detmold School for Architecture and Interior Architecture, Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Chair Building Construction and Materials. From 2006-2011 she served as a Vice-President for Research, Development and Internationalisation of the university establishing the strategies for research (2008) and internationalization (2010) to foster the international cooperation. Head of the research cluster Constrution Lab and member of the research cluster Perception Lab, With a multidisciplinary background in architecture, civil engineering and interior design she is responsible for several research projects which led her to deal with creative problem solving and product innovation. Course Director of the english-spoken master program International Facade Design and Construction (IFDC) in Detmold and coordinator of the DAAD funded ISAP-program with the University of Florida, USA and other international cooperations. Co-founder of the European Facade Network (EFN), a network of HS 56 Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Carsten Wiewiorra Professor at the Detmold School for Architecture and Interior Architecture, Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Chair Interior Construction and Materials, Director of the Material Library. Director of the company wiewiorrahoppschwarkarchitekten in partnership with Anna Hopp and Guido Schwark. The Office for Architecture and Interior Design was founded in 1999 and is based in Berlin. Member of the Berlin Chamber of Architects, Bund Deutscher Architekten BDA and Deutscher Werkbund Berlin. Initiator und Leader of different international workshops at the Huazhong University of Science & Technology- School of Architecture and Urban Planning in Wuhan / China, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador in Quito, University of Sciences Hué in Vietnam, ISAP-workshop in Cooperation with India und the USA / University of Florida. Guest professor at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln and Omaha, lecturer und guestcrit at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago and at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis / USA. Curator and owner of the gallery ‘Plattenpalast’ showing works and installations of contemporary art in over 30 exhibitions since 2009. Architectural studies and Diploma at the RWTH Aachen, Academy of Arts Düsseldorf and the Universtiy of Washington, Seattle / USA. 57 SUNDAY 23.03.2014 - FRIDAY 28.03.2014 SUNDAY 23.03.2014 MONDAY 24.03.2014 Grounds P. C. MAHALANOBIS HALL P. C. MAHALANOBIS HALL 10.00 h - 18.00 h DWIH FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT Inauguration: 10.00 h - 10.30 h Review of Portfolio: 10.30 h - 18.00 h TABLE FOOTBALL TUESDAY 25.03.2014 WEDNESDAY 26.03.2014 P. C. MAHALANOBIS HALL P. C. MAHALANOBIS HALL Sharing new images: 10.00 h - 18.00 h Sharing new images: 10.00 h - 18.00 h 23.03.2014 (3 MATCHES & 4 TEAMS) 14.00 h – 14.30 h 16.00 h – 17.30 h 18.00 h – 18.30 h 24.03.2014 (4 MATCHES & 2 TEAMS) 12.30 h – 13.00 h 14.00 h – 14.30 h 16.00 h – 17.30 h 18.00 h – 18.30 h THURSDAY 27.03.2014 FRIDAY 28.03.2014 P. C. MAHALANOBIS HALL P. C. MAHALANOBIS HALL Sharing new images: 10.00 h - 18.00 h Sharing new images: 10.00 h - 14.00 h Presentation: 14.00 h - 16.00 h 25.03.2014 (4 MATCHES & 2 TEAMS) 12.30 h – 13.00 h 14.00 h – 14.30 h 16.00 h – 16.30 h 18.00 h – 18.30 h 26.03.2014 QUARTER-FINALS (2 MATCHES & 4 TEAMS) 12.30 h – 13.00 h 18.00 h – 18.30 h 27.03.2014 SEMI-FINALS (2 MATCHES & 2 TEAMS) 12.30 h – 13.00 h 18.00 h – 18.30 h 28.03.2014 MATCH FOR POSITION OF 2ND RUNNER-UP 12.00 h – 12.30 h FINALS (1 MATCH & 2 TEAMS) 14.30 h – 15.00 h 58 DWIH WORKSHOP THE THEATRE OF REAL LIFE BY MR. WOLFGANG ZURBORN Presentation of work followed by exhibition The photo workshop “The Theatre of Real Life“ by Wolfgang Zurborn will be part of the framework programme of the exhibition “The DWIH New Delhi – Excellence on Tour!”, which has the target to intensify the international cooperation between India and Germany. In this workshop we want to get ourselves into the experiment to look for a new view on everyday life, which is not only confirming what we have known before. The photography gives the chance, to react immediately on situations in urban life, to find the intense moments, the surprising constellations of 59 people, objects, signs and architectural spaces in the streets. The choice of the themes is totally open and only based on the individual interests. Every photographic perception is creating a subjective image of the world, a Theatre of Real Life. In dialog with the others we can learn to understand our own photographs, our cultural and social influences. This is the basis for developing a fresh and personal visual language. It’s the main target of this workshop to force this productive dialog. Wolfgang Zurborn MONDAY 24.03.2014 Pavilion 10.00 h - 14.00 h DWIH SCHOOL INITIATIVE Born 1956 in Ludwigshafen/Rhein. Studied at Bavarian State School of Photography in Munich from 1977 to 1979 and at the University of Applied Sciences in Dortmund from 1979 to 1984. Got the Otto-SteinertFellowship of the German Society of Photography (DGPh) in 1985 for his project People Pictures – Picture People, presented 1987 at Folkwang Museum in Essen. Running the Gallery ‘Lichtblick’ in Cologne since 27 years together with Tina Schelhorn, showing international photography in more than 170 exhibitions. Founded Lichtblick School in 2010. Since 1998 in the board of directors of the German Photographic Academy (DFA). Teaching photography in many different countries. Solo shows of his work presented all over the world. Participated in important group shows, like ‘On the Body and other Things’ – German photography of the 20th century“. Book publications about all different photographic projects by Wolfgang Zurborn. SCIENCE FOR THE YOUNG-MINDS www.wolfgangzurborn.de Germany and India have produced some of the greatest scientists of the world. Through the Indo-German cooperation, science and technology has progressed remarkably. In accordance with the theme of science and technology the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Kolkata will be hosting a quiz contest on science for the German learners of various schools. BY GOETHE-INSTITUT In addition to this the young learners will get an opportunity to solve puzzles and play interactive mathematical games designed by Mathematikum Gießen for their Exhibition “Mathematics you can touch”. These games and puzzles aim at new approach towards abstract theories of Math and Science. It involves grasping with hand, head and heart; which can set a new impulse for the mathematics lessons in the school. The school music – band of Birla High School for Boys, one of the Partner Schools of the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Kolkata under the Initiative PaSch (Schools for the Future) will be performing a few songs after which Modern High School for Girls will entertain the visitors with a Bavarian folk dance. 60 61 MONDAY 24.03.2014 THURSDAY 27.03.2014 Pavilion Pavilion 14.00 h - 15.00 h 14.00 h - 15.00 h DWIH INFO-SESSION DO YOU WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO INDIA’S DEVELOPMENT? society organisations, research and educational institutions, state and public institutions, the private sector etc.) in India in the defined focus areas of Indo-German development cooperation. Integrated Experts occupy key positions for which the expertise is lacking in the partner country, or which cannot be filled by qualified persons under prevailing local employment conditions. Through its Migration for Development Programme, CIM offers the following services: • Returning Experts Programme: supports professional reintegration of Indian interns, graduates and experienced professionals, who return from Germany to India, in order to apply their knowledge at organisations in areas related to development, brain-drain and innovation. Partners for the programme are NGOs, Research Institutions, Think Tanks, Universities and Inter-Governmental Organisations, where these experts are placed as employees. • Migrants as Ambassadors Programme: supports Germany-based migrant organisations in implementing development activities in India. • Migrants as Entrepreneurs Programme: advisory support for migrants who want to start their own business in their country of origin. • Advice on migration policy and EU mobility partnerships: supports mainstreaming of development aspects in the partner country’s migration policies. • Further development of alumni activities (through Alumniportal Deutschland). BY GIZ/CIM About GIZ As a federal enterprise, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. The services delivered by GIZ draw on a wealth of regional and technical expertise and tried and tested management know-how. GIZ is also engaged in international education work around the globe. For further information, please see - www.giz.de About CIM The Centre for International Migration and Development (CIM) is the competence centre for global labour mobility in the international cooperation activities of the German Government. CIM taps the potential that global migration offers for sustainable development, places technical experts and managers with employers worldwide and provides its partners with advice and support on migration issues. For further details, please contact [email protected] (Integrated Experts Programme) and [email protected] (Migration for Development Programme). CIM is jointly run by GIZ and the German Federal Employment Agency CIM’s main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The Info-session focuses on the following programmes: The Integrated Experts Programme places German or European citizens as technical experts or managers with local employers (Think Tanks, civil 62 63 Monday, 24 March 2014 2:00 pm - 3.00 pm MONDAY 24.03.2014 TUESDAY 25.03.2014 Pavilion Pavilion 15.00 h - 15.30 h 18.00 h - 18.30 h 18.00 h - 18.30 h Ms Varupi Gupta Programme Coordinator – Integrated Experts Programme Ms. Gupta holds an MBA in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development from University of Leipzig, Germany. Her professional experience has focussed on various aspects of bilateral and multilateral cooperation: development cooperation, scientific and research cooperation, and communications. She has previously worked for German Research Foundation (DFG) and WHO Country Office for India. Having studied in Germany and returned to India to work for organisations promoting cooperation between India and Germany, she is excited about the avenues for sharing of knowledge and know-how, professional exchange and networking in the context of collaboration between India and Germany. DWIH INFO-SESSION DESTINATION GERMANY BY THE GERMAN NATIONAL TOURIST OFFICE Chandni Chhabra Sales & Marketing Representative India, German National Tourist Office Thursday, 27 March 2014 2:00 pm - 3.00 pm Chandni Chhabra has been working as a Sales & Marketing Representative India for the German National Tourist Office (GNTO), with its head office in New Delhi. A student of Computer Science from Delhi University, she completed her MBA in Tourism and Leisure from the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, New Delhi. Ms Pragya Taneja Advisor, Migration and Diaspora Ms. Taneja has a background in cultural studies and holds a masters in globalization studies from University of Freiburg, Germany and University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. A social scientist by training, she has expertise in areas such as Internationalization of Higher Education, informal economy, inclusive urban growth and development cooperation. She has previously worked with German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and SEWA Bharat. Being a returnee from Germany herself, in her current work with GIZ/CIM that focuses on global labour mobility in international cooperation, she provides advisory services in the area of Migration and Development that also includes support to returning Indians from Germany on professional reintegration in India. 64 65 MONDAY 24.03.2014 THURSDAY 27.03.2014 Pavilion Pavilion 15.30 h - 16.30 h 12.00 h - 13.00 h Monday, 24 March 2014 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm Ms Sangeeta Chauhan Advisor, ‘Make it in Germany’ DWIH INFO-SESSION DO YOU WANT TO ‘MAKE IT IN GERMANY’? BY GIZ-MAKE IT IN GERMANY ‘Make it in Germany’ is an initiative of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) in cooperation with the Federal Ministry for Employment and Social Affairs (BMAS) and the Federal Employment Agency (BA) implemented in India by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The programme addresses candidates from India, Indonesia and Vietnam (pilot countries), with an occupational background in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The Info-session will introduce students and qualified professionals to the ‘Make it in Germany’ initiative which is part of the Qualified Professionals Initiative and complements the measures being taken in Germany by providing an Internet portal – www.make-it-in-germany.com – for international skilled workers, portraying aculture of welcome and showing qualified professionals the way to Germany, and what makes it worthwhile to live and work there. The presentation will bundle together all the key information about making a career and living in Germany. Discussion will centre on STEM occupational backgrounds and the salient features which make this initiative attractive for Indian professionals. The presentation will draw a portrait of contemporary Germany and provide practical advice on successful integration. Ms Sangeeta Chauhan is a qualified lawyer with professional experience of over 15 years in the German and Indian labour market. She has held various research and advisory positions with international organisations working in the field of Humanitarian Laws, Business Laws and Immigration Laws. She is working with GIZ India as an advisor for ‘Make it in Germany’ initiative since December 2012. Ms Chauhan speaks English, German and Hindi. She is very optimistic about the scope of cooperation between India and Germany, especially in the field of migration in a development sensitive way. Thursday, 27 March 2014 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm Mr Venkat Narasimhan Advisor, ‘Make it in Germany’ In a professional career spanning nearly three decades, Mr Narasimhan has worked with several international organisations in the field of public administration. He is experienced in contract management, administration, procurement-logistics and communications. Mr Narasimhan has been working with GIZ India for over seven years. In his current role with GIZ India, which he took over in January 2013, Mr Narasimhan is advisor for ‘Make it in Germany’ initiative. At the end of the presentation, a first-hand success story will be shared through a short film, in which an Indian professional, who has already embarked on a successful career in Germany, recounts his personal experiences of living and working in Germany. Implemented by 66 67 MONDAY 24.03.2014 • The AvH (together with the DAAD, DFG, and the Goethe Institut Max Mueller Bhavan (MMB) cooperated with the University of Heidelberg (Heidelberg Centre South Asia), in the organization of a series of lectures “Humboldts Erben / Humboldt's Heirs“ during the DWIH Excellence on Tour events in Hyderabad and Ahmedabad (November 15 – 22, 2013). In Ahmedabad former AvH Ambassador Scientist, Professor Amita Chandra held the lecture on the topic “Humboldt`s Scientific Approach: Relevance in today`s context”. • The AvH Ambassador Scientist, Dr. Amol Kulkarni, held a lecture on “Scholarships and Funding Possibilities by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation” during the DWIH Excellence on Tour Event in Ahmedabad. Pavilion 17.00 h - 18.00 h DWIH LECTURE SERIES “HUMBOLDT’S ERBEN” (HUMBOLDT’S HEIR) HUMBOLDT AND INDIA. CURIOSITY AND ITS AESTHETICS BY DR. JUTTA JAIN NEUBAUER. ORGANIZED JOINTLY BY HEIDELBERG CENTRE SOUTH ASIA (HCSA) AND ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION (AVH) The AvH is represented at the DWIH New Delhi by their Ambassador Scientists in India. Until August 2012 Professor Amita Chandra (University of Delhi) supported the Foundation as our contact person at the DWIH New Delhi. In September 2012 Professor Rekha Vaidya Rajan (Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi) and Dr. Amol Kulkarni (National Chemical Laboratory, Pune) have been appointed as Ambassador Scientists in India. Since 2012 the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) took part in the following events: • The Deputy secretary General of the AvH, Dr. Thomas Hesse and Dr. Judith Schildt attended the official inauguration ceremony of the DWIH New Delhi on October 27, 2012. • The Director of the DWIH New Delhi, Dr. Torsten Fischer, attended the Networking Conference for International Research Marketing “New Frontiers: Shifting Trends in the Global Research Landscape and their Impact on Researchers’ Career Patterns”, organized by the AvH in Gurgaon in March 2012 as one of the speakers. • The AvH Ambassador Scientist, Professor Vaidya Rajan, participated in the DWIH – Excellence on Tour event in Hyderabad (April 26 - May 3, 2013) and moderated the panel discussion "Role of the Humanities in a Globalised World". 68 69 MONDAY 24.03.2014 TUESDAY 25.03.2014 S. N. Bose Hall Pavilion 15.00 h - 16.30 h 14.00 h - 15.00 h WEDNESDAY 26.03.2014 Pavilion 14.00 h - 15.00 h DWIH LECTURE DIGITALISATION OF HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS BY ETHNOLOGISCHES MUSEUM, STAATLICHE MUSEEN ZU BERLIN or destroyed instruments. The lecture also addresses the project’s second main objective, the construction of pan-European database accessible to the public that can serve as a model for similar projects in the research of musical instruments. Following the presentation everyone is invited to attend a lecture demonstration offered by Somjit Das Gupta, a musician of Kolkata and collector of musical instruments. Prof. Dr. Lars-Christian Koch studied Cultural Anthropology, Musicology and Ethnomusicology in Bonn and Cologne. He researched music in India for several years, worked on the concept of rasa and on the manufacturing of sitar and rudravina. Andreas Richter holds a Master of Arts Degree in Ethnomusicology of the Freie Universtität, Berlin. He worked as a guest lecturer for ethnomusicology in Berlin, Göttingen and Kathmandu. As a scientific assistant he was involved in exhibition planning and digitisation projects of the Ethnological Museum, Berlin. Dana Freyberg has a degree in Conservation Sciences for Museums with a concentration on Technical Cultural Heritage from the Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft (HTW), Berlin. For the Berlin Phonogramm-Archiv, she has reconstructed antique phonographs and assessed the state of a cylinder collection of the Phonogramm-Archiv. This lecture is to offer a presentation of the DFG funded project “Digitalisation of historical and contemporary musical instruments inextended visualisations”. The aim of the project is the digitisation of historical and contemporary South Asian musical instruments in extended visualisations and enlarged metadata structures as basis for the development of a reconstruction research including musicarchaeological methods. The presentation will give a short overview of the extent and the broad variety of musical instruments which are taken as a material basis for this study highlighting its core, a collection donated by Raja Sir Sourindro Mohun Tagore to Kaiser Wilhelm I in 1879. Examples taken from interim results will show how modern image technologies used for digitising cultural heritage such as structured light scanning and computed tomography can furnish data which not only provide a comprehensive picture and a unique insight into the complex structure of sound objects, but also allow specific studies on damage types, material properties, craftsmanship, cultural determined applications and aesthetical principals. At the same time the data - complemented by additional research in other European and Indian collections - helps to create the premise for the reconstruction and to a smaller extent the reproduction of damaged 70 71 with their validation to ensure quality, safety and efficacy. He has been admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry [FRSC], UK. He worked as the Chairman of the Natural health product special committee of the Drug Information Association, USA. Dr Mukherjee is serving as Associate Editor of the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Elsevier Science. He is the member of the editorial board of ten other Indian and international journals. He is also associated as advisor to different organizations and administrative bodies of government of India and abroad. TUESDAY 25.03.2014 Pavilion 11.00 h - 13.00 h DWIH LECTURE YOUR FOOD AS YOUR MEDICINE EVALUATION OF QUALITY, SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF NATURAL PRODUCTS BY JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY Session Chair: Dr Pulok K Mukherjee & Dr Tuhinadri Sen Dr Pulok K Mukherjee Director School of Natural Product Studies Dept. of Pharmaceutical Technology Jadavpur University Associate Editor, J. Ethnopharmacology [Elsevier Science, Ireland] Topic of lecture: ‘‘Your food as your medicine – evaluation of quality, safety” Biography: Director, School of Natural Product Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India, has been working on traditional medicine inspired drug discovery leading to development of therapeutic leads from natural resources. His research work highlights on screening, evaluation, formulation and standardization of herbal drugs 72 Dr. Pulok Mukherjee worked on leveraging innovations in traditional Indian medicine, particularly on rationally designed, carefully standardized, synergistic traditional herbal formulations and botanical drugs for their scientific validation on evidence based approaches. His efforts on development of integrated approaches for drug development from Indian traditional medicine have worldwide impact for the promotion of traditional medicine inspired drug discovery. Based on his works, he has to his credit above 150 publications in peer reviewed impact journals, several patents, 19 books and book chapters on evaluation of botanicals. He has worked as visiting scientists in several renowned Universities abroad including The School of Pharmacy, University of London; King’s College London; Leiden/Amsterdam Center for drug Research, Netherlands; School of Health science, Tokushima University, Japan; Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa and others. He has developed several products, process with partnership between industry and institute. For his excellent research career he has been awarded with so many laurels from Govt of India and abroad; to name a few: he has been awarded with the prestigious Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship from Association of Commonwealth Universities [ACU], UK; Outstanding Service Award from Drug Information association [DIA], USA; Career Award for Young Teacher from All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Govt. of India; Overseas Award from Department of Biotechnology (DBT), BOYSCAST Fellowship from Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India; Young Pharmacy Teacher Award from Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India; IPA Fellowship Award from the Indian Pharmaceutical Association [IPA] and many others. 73 of a Citizens’ Charter. Engaged in research with special Interest - Drug Utilization Study, Rural Drug Use, Public Health & Medicine, Clinical Trial, Rational Drug Use, etc. Attended different Seminar, Symposium, Workshops. Guest Speaker in National Symposium on Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical, Ayurvedic, Herbal, Seminars, etc. Published different papers in national & International Journals. Dr Subir K Maulik MD PhD, Professor Department of Pharmacology All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi Topic of lecture: “Garlic: Good Bad and Ugly” Biography: He is presently a Professor in Pharmacology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India. He is a medical graduate (MBBS) from Calcutta and did his post graduation (MD and PhD) from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He has been actively involved in both basic and clinical Cardiovascular Pharmacology research and mentoring programmes for the last 27 years. His research interest also involves scientific validation of pharmacological effects of medicinal plants. He is a Fellow of International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences, Canada and of Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute, UK. He is also the general secretary of International Society for Heart Research of India. He is a member of the editorial board of Molecular Biology Reports, USA, Indian Journal of Pharmacology and associate editor of Institute of Integrative Omics and Applied Biotechnology (IIOAB) journal. He has published 52 original research articles in peer-revised international journals and contributed 15 chapters in several books. Dr Anjan Adhikari Associate Professor & In Charge, Adverse drug Reaction Monitoring Centre, Department of Pharmacology, R G Kar Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata Topic of lecture: “Pharamcovigilence of herbal medicine” Biography: Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology worked at different primary health centre of villages of West Bengal. In Charge, Adverse Drug Reaction Centre, RGKar Medical College & Hospital. Involved in Standard Treatment Guidelines, Government of West Bengal project. Principal Investigator in the post pilot evaluation project & development 74 Dr Debprasad Chattopadhyay MSc, PhD, Deputy Director ICMR Virus Unit Calcutta Topic of lecture: “Antiviral potential of traditional food plants” Biography: Ph.D. in 1989 from Jadavpur University after his M. Sc in Botany (Microbiology). He then moved to London Hospital Medical College for post doc study, and after a brief exposure he returned to India and joined the Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata as Senior Research Associate of CSIR. Presently he is working as the Deputy Director and Scientist E at ICMR Virus Unit, Kolkata. He has long experience in the field of drug development from ethnomedicinal practices and translated the practices of some oldest Indian tribes including Onge, Shompen, Birhore etc by establishing personal relationship. He has published 80+ research papers in peer reviewed National & International Journals including PLoS Pathogen, Journal of Biological Chemistry, Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, PLoS One, Antiviral Research, International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, Toxicology & Applied Pharmacology, Contraception, including 5+ reviews (Biotechnology Annual Review, Mini Review in Medicinal Chemistry etc), 2 books, 50+ popular articles, and have 5 patents. He is in the Editorial Board of 3 International Journals and attached as a Reviewer of 30+ International Journals & publication houses. He is the Examiner, Ph. D. Guide and visiting Faculty of Universities including Jadavpur University, Vidyasagar University, Aligarh Muslim University, and received International Society of Chemotherapy Award, Dr RV Rajam Award, Prof Amiyo Bose Oration Award and is the Fellow of the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 75 TUESDAY 25.03.2014 Pavilion 13.00 h - 14.00 h DWIH LECTURE TEXTILE REINFORCED CONCRETE, NATURAL FIBRE BASED HYBRID COMPOSITES, TRANSLUCENT CONCRETE technologies with an annual budget of 3.5 Million €. Dr. Raina also heads the EU Research Coordination at the institute and has personally been involved in a number of EU as well as national projects. Dr. Raina has also been actively involved in the Manutex Initiative which is a joint initiative between the Manufacturing Textile Platform and the Textile ETP. Dr. Raina is also responsible for the Indian operation of the Institut für Textiltechnik Aachen. He is responsible for scouting project and also transfer of innovation from Germany to India. From January 2014 Dr. Raina joined the group of fibre reinforced composites and specializes in the field of textile reinforced concrete. Dr. Raina is set to launch his own venture in India at the start of 2014 thus rendering transfer of high value added technology to India. BY RWTH AACHEN Mohit Raina Mohit Raina started his textile research in 2000 at VJTI, Mumbai, India. Here he completed his B.Tech. in 2004. Further on, Mohit Raina carried out his postgraduate studies in IIT Delhi in India and then came to Germany to pursue his Ph.D. During his Ph.D. Dr. Raina was also awarded the possibility to carry out his executive MBA at the RWTH Aachen University, Germany and University St. Gallen, Switzerland. Dr. Raina completed his Ph.D. in July 2012 and his executive MBA in September 2013. Dr. Raina started working at the RWTH Aachen University, Germany from Nov 2006 in the department of spinning technologies. In 2007 Mr. Raina headed the Department of Spinning Technologies and started working as an EU Research Consultant for the Institut für Textiltechnik RWTH Aachen, Germany. From October 2010 until December 2013 Dr. Raina led the division of Production Technologies & Textile Machinery at the Institut für Textiltechnik and was responsible for the Project Management, Strategy and Finances of 25 PhD Researchers from 5 departments of nonwovens, spinning technologies, weaving technologies, technical textiles and joining 76 77 TUESDAY 25.03.2014 Pavilion 15.00 h - 18.00 h Prof N. Vedachalam DWIH SEMINAR FRONTIERS OF INDIAN EDUCATION & RESEARCH JOINTLY BY HUMBOLDT CLUB CALCUTTA AND WEST BENGAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Programme: 2:30 pm to 3:00 pmRegistration 3:00 pm to 3:40 pm Inaugural Program: • Welcome Address: Prof. Sibdas Ghosh, President, Humboldt Club Calcutta • About the conference: Prof. Sivaji Chakravorti, Vice President, Humboldt Club Calcutta • Address by Prof. Dhrubajyoti Chattopadhyay, President, West Bengal Academy of Science & Technology • Address by Dr. Alexander P. Hansen, Coordinator of the DWIH and Director, DFG India Office • Vote of Thanks: Prof. Amitava Datta, Secretary, Humboldt Club Calcutta 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm Lecture on “Challenges and solutions in relation to Indian Economy” by Prof. Sugata Marjit, Reserve Bank of India Professor of Industrial Economics at the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Kolkata. 4:45 pm to 5:00 pm Tea Break 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Lecture on “Challenges and Breakthroughs in Indian Mars Mission” by Prof. N. Vedachalam, Padmashri, Dr. K. R. Ramanathan, Distinguished Professor, Vikram Sarabhai Space Center, Thiruvananthapuram. 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm Valedictory discussion 78 Prof. Vedachalam joined ISRO in July 1969 as Scientist/Engineer at Space Science & Technology Centre Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram. In a career spanning over 35 years in Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Prof Vedachalam had held several important positions like Group Director, Navigation Guidance & Control Group, Director ISRO Inertial systems Unit and Director Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre at Thiruvananthapuram. As Founder Director of ISRO Inertial Systems Unit, Trivandrum, Prof Vedachalam was responsible for the development of the most critical indigenous Inertial measurement Unit for SLV-3, Stabilized Platform Inertial Navigation System for ASLV and ‘Strap Down’ Inertial Navigation System for PSLV and GSLV Launch Vehicles of ISRO. Prof Vedachalam, an outstanding Scientist of Indian Space Research Organization, and as Director, Liquid Propulsion Systems centre (LPSC) at Thiruvananthapuram, since July 2000, had directed the indigenous development of India’s Cryogenic Rocket Stage for GSLV and responsible for successful testing of the first Cryogenic Engine for 1000 seconds. Prof Vedachalam is a recipient of Dr. Biren Roy Trust National Award in 1990, Astronautical Society of India Award in 1996, and Institution of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers award in 1997. In view of his outstanding contributions to Science and Engineering, the nation had honoured him “Padma Shri” on the 54th Republic Day. The Russian Academy of Cosmonautics, Moscow decorated him with Yuri Gagarin Gold Medal and a citation for ISRO-Russia Co-operative Research in 2004. Government of India, Department of Space has awarded Vedachalam the Performance Excellence Award, in Nov 2009. Prof Vedachalam on superannuation from Government of India service in November 2004, was conferred with Dr.KR. Ramanathan Distinguished Professorship by the Government of India, Department of Space from December 2004 to pursue advanced research at Vikram Sarabhai Space Center, Thiruvananthapuram. Dr Vedachalam apart from ISRO, provides his service as Member of Programme Advisory Committee in Science Engineering Research Board, DST, Ministry of Science & Technology, and significantly contributes towards promotion of Research in Universities to enhance quality of Technical Education in India. 79 WEDNESDAY 26.03.2014 Pavilion 11.00 h - 14.00 h Sugata Marjit Sugata Marjit (Born 1959) is Reserve Bank of India Professor of Industrial Economics at the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta, External Fellow of The Leverhulme Centre for Globalization and Economic Policy at the University of Nottingham and Adjunct Professor at the City University of Hong Kong. He was Sukhamay Chakravarty Professor, CESP, Jawaharlal Nehru University and a Professor of Economics at the Indian Statistical Institute and earlier started his career at Presidency College and Jadavpur University. He had his education at Presidency College. A topper of Calcutta University he received his PhD in Economics from the University of Rochester in 1985. His papers have been published in well-known journals such as the American Economic Review, Journal of Economic Theory, Journal of International Economics, Journal of Development Economics, European Economic Review, Economic Theory, Journal of Mathematical Economics, Canadian Journal of Economics, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, International Economic Review etc. He held Visiting Professorial positions at the Universities of Bonn, Copenhagen,Cornell, Erasmus, Monash, Munich, Konstanz, Paris, Sydney, New South Wales, Queensland, Penn. State, Rochester, City University of Hong Kong and Singapore Management University etc. and was a Visiting Scholar at the IMF and Federal Reserve Bank, St. Louis, USA. His research interest includes International Trade, Informal Labor Market, Economics of Corruption, Poverty and Inequality, Banking and Finance and Politics of Development. Oxford University Press, Palgrave Macmillan, Princeton University Press, Elsevier, SAGE and Springer-Verlag have published his books and volumes. He received the Mahalanobis Gold Medal of the Indian Econometric Society in 2002 and the VKRV Rao National Prize as a young Social Scientist in 2003, among the very few to receive both. He is a noted Television Commentator, regular columnist of Anandabazar Patrika and also writes for Times of India and Economic and Political weekly. 80 DWIH WORKSHOP TOY TECHNOLOGY BY JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY Preamble: In the good old days of Lithographed tin toys India had a thriving toy industry which succumbed to the Chinese onslaught of cheap toys with the advent of plastic age and the age of low-cost electronics. However, innovation has always been the mainstay of the Toy Industry and a forte for Indians-being the Laboratory of the World. Coupled with the easy availability of cheap electronic components in the Indian market and technology to produce precision moulds, it is worthwhile to take stock of indigenous technologies available for resurrection of Indian toy industry to a level where Indian brands can earn revenue-either directly or using the network of existing toy majors in India like the Majorette, Funskool, Maetel India etc. The focus of this session is to bring out the status of the toy industry and focuses on a key enabling technology that has revolutionized the toy industry viz. development of low cost electronics. It then focuses on the role of University considering the interdisciplinary nature of the industry and outlines the possibilities of R&D support that a University can render to the toy industry. The targeted audience comprises entrepreneurs who wish to produce export quality toys or produce toys under a contract manufacturing setup for big manufacturers operating from India. At the University end, this would be a survey for identifying the beneficiaries for a possible program on Toy Technology. Schedule: 11:00 h - 11:30 h:Speech by representative from West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation 11:30 h -13:00 h: Toy Industry: The role of Low Cost Electronics Prof. Dr. Amitava Gupta, Jadavpur University 81 13:00 h -14:00 h: Toy Industry: The role of University – an Interdisciplinary Approach, Prof. Dr. Asish Mazumdar, Dean, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Law and Management, Jadavpur University WEDNESDAY 26.03.2014 Pavilion 15.00 h - 15.30 h DWIH INFO-SESSION Prof. Amitava Gupta Prof. Amitava Gupta is presently a Professor in the Department of Power Engineering and the Director of the School of Nuclear Studies and Applications at Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He got his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Jadavpur University, in 1990, Masters (Nuclear Engg.) from IIT Kanpur and PhD in Engineering (Comp. Sc. & Engg. Dept.) from Jadavpur University in 2002. Starting with his Masters’ dissertation in the area of micro-computer control of nuclear reactor systems, he served as a Scientific Officer in the Nuclear Power Corporation of India at Mumbai, designing computer controlled systems for nuclear power plants and then at the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing at Bangalore where he worked on the development of High Performance Computing systems. He joined Jadavpur University in 1997. A recipient of the DAAD Fellowship (1999), he served as a Gastwissenschaftler of the Bavarian Science Foundation (KONWIHR program) at the TU-Muenchen (2002-2003) and as DAAD Visiting Professors (Gastdozentur) at Universitaet Rostock (2006) and TUMuenchen (2009). He was appointed a Research Ambassador for DAAD for 2010-2011.Prof. Gupta’s research interests include Distributed Realtime Systems, Networked Control Systems and Fractional Order Control Systems where he has several completed and ongoing research projects and publications. His former and present international collaborations include TU-Muenchen, Universitaet-Rostock, the NC State and ENIT, Tunisia. 82 THE DUAL SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN GERMANY BY IGCC The German Dual Education System is one of the cornerstones of the successful brand Made in Germany. The system is widely practiced in Germany for over 350 officially-recognized training occupations. The talk will introduce the audience to the features of the German Dual System of education and its contribution towards a skilled workforce. It will also give examples of the successful adaptation of this system to Indian conditions and the role of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce Ms Sabina Pandey Regional Director Indo-German Chamber of Commerce Kolkata Ms Sabina Pandey studied law at the University of Bayreuth, Germany and completed her bar exam in Würzburg, Germany. Her professional career in India over the last almost 20 years included legal services, banking and sustainability advisory. She is now the Regional Director of the IndoGerman Chamber of Commerce, Kolkata. 83 WEDNESDAY 26.03.2014 THURSDAY 27.03.2014 Pavilion Pavilion 16.00 h - 18.30 h 11.00 h - 12.00 h GERMAN WITH DWIH DWIH INFO-SESSION LEARNING GERMAN IN A JIFFY HIGHER EDUCATION IN BAVARIA BY GOETHE-INSTITUT BY BAVARIAN-INDIAN CENTRE FOR BUSINESS AND UNIVERSITY COOPERATION (BAYIND) The first part of the info-session presents the higher education landscape of the State of Bavaria, university research and non-university research institutions, type of universities and internationalization of universities. Student’s report on study and life in Bavaria. The second part provides insights into actually living and studying in Bavaria from the (Indian) student’s perspective. Topics such as differences in the education system, examinations, funding possibilities, internships, and of course students’ life outside the university will be discussed. This part will be presented by an Indian student who has studied in Bavaria and can give an authentic picture of experiences in Germany. German is the most popular foreign language among Indian students and graduates. For students especially students of science, Germany is among the top three destinations in the world. Having a basic knowledge of the German Language is an added advantage for those who wish to study, work or live in Germany. The Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Kolkata will conduct short interactive classes to encourage the visitors to learn ”German in a jiffy”. Furthermore Germany awards a generous number of scholarships and other support to study in Germany. At the Pavilion there will be InfoSessions on the study/work opportunities in Germany. 84 Ms Sabitha Lorenz Project Manager, BayIND Science Office in Bangalore Ms Lorenz holds a Master Degree in Geography, Tourism Economy and Urban Planning from LMU Munich University, Germany. After her studies she was part of the postgraduate program “New Passage to India” by the German DAAD, during which she worked on a research project on tourism in the Western Ghats and GIS mapping of tourism infrastructure in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Since April 2013, Ms Lorenz works as the project manager of the BayIND Science Office in Bangalore. BayIND has been set-up by the Bavarian State Ministry of Education, Science and the Arts to coordinate and promote the university cooperation between Bavaria and India. The Centre acts as a contact and information point for students, lecturers or researchers who are interested in the exchange between Bavaria and India. 85 THURSDAY 27.03.2014 THURSDAY 27.03.2014 Pavilion Pavilion 15.00 h - 19.00 h 19.00 h - 20.00 h DWIH LECTURE DWIH LECTURE GÖTTINGEN-INDIA FORUM THERMOCHEMISTRY OF SOLIDSTATE MATERIALS: FROM GIBBS TO MODERN THEORY BY UNIVERSITY OF GÖTTINGEN BY PROF. RICHARD DRONSKOWSKI, RWTH AACHEN COORDINATED BY INDIAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE CULTIVATION OF SCIENCE University of Göttingen (UoG) shares the goals and vision of German House for Research and Innovation (DWIH) New Delhi towards promoting cooperation between German and Indian academic institutions. Through participation in the “DWIH-Excellence Tour”, the UoG intends to showcase the education and research profiles of Göttingen Research Campus institutions, to the academic and student community in Kolkata to initiate and promote academic cooperation and exchange activities. UoG is organizing the Göttingen-India Forum on 27 March 2014 from 1500 to 1900 hours, at DWIH-Excellence on tour pavilion. The forum is intended to provide a platform for focused dialog and interactions between Indian and German academics, scientists, educators, students and general public. Göttingen-India Forum will host four public talks (one hour each) by eminent scholars and academicians to provoke thoughts on diverse themes from science & humanities. This forum could serve as a zone for potential research collaborations and projects for interested and enthusiastic Indian students and academics. UoG will also exhibit ‘Magnetic Levitation Train’ and ‘Solar Hydrogen Generator’, educational models by the PhyWe, to excite and encourage young minds to understand the science underlying the most innovative German technology. For more details of program and schedule see www.dwih.in/ uog or write to [email protected] 86 Classical thermochemistry has not only survived quantum mechanics, it is probably mankind’s most far-reaching physicochemical concept nowadays routinely applied by our engineering friends. Thermochemistry is also essential for chemistry itself because one needs to quantitatively discern stable from unstable matter. The non-existence of precious thermochemical state functions in many cases, however, calls for their calculation based on Schrödinger’s equation at finite temperatures and pressures. By using density-functional theory and lattice dynamics, phonons and other excitations in solids may be numerically included to eventually generate theoretical Gibbs energy data from which everything may be derived. The general strategy, which was originally targeted at the industrial production of high-temperature superconductors, is exemplified by looking at a variety of solid-state materials, starting with tin pest. In the sequel, special focus will be put on the thermochemical characterization of oxide nitrides andcarbodiimides, on the prediction of metal pernitrides, and on the characterization of simple and complex oxides and peroxides. 87 FRIDAY 28.03.2014 Pavilion 11.00 h - 15.00 h Prof. Richard Dronskowski RWTH Aachen Prof. Richard Dronskowski studied chemistry and physics at Münster University and received his doctorate from the Technical University of Stuttgart in 1990. After a one-year stay as a scientific visitor at Cornell University and a few more years as a senior scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Solid-State Research in Stuttgart, he achieved his habilitationin Dortmund in 1995. In 1996 he went to RWTH Aachen University where he is currently holding the Chair of Solid-State and Quantum Chemistry. His interests lie in synthetic solid-state chemistry, in advanced neutron diffraction, and in the quantum chemistry of the solid state, touching upon various problems of electronic structure, magnetism, chemical bonding, phase prediction and ab initio thermochemistry. DWIH LECTURES HIDDEN MYSTERIES OF SPACE AND TIME BY PROF. DR. SOUMITRA SENGUPTA LIFE IS ORGANIC BY PROF. AMITABHA SARKAR Hidden mysteries of space and time Our nature portrays itself in a three dimensional space and evolves eternally with time. Space and time, with their vastness and eternity, are the two integral parts for dynamical description of nature. But what are their true characters? Ever since Einstein explained the origin of gravitational force from space-time geometry which met with incredible success in Astrophysical and Cosmological observations there have been intense efforts to find out deeper mysteries hidden in space and time. Long time after Kaluza-Klein's original proposal of the role of extra spatial dimensions, string theory emerged to bring new promises in our understanding of space and time when more dimensions are present. One of the most spectacular development took place in the context of Black hole space-time and its connection to a thermal structure. This talk will be a non-technical review of the evolution of concepts of space and time over the years from Newton to Einstein to Hawking - a journey to unveil eternal mysteries. 88 89 FRIDAY 28.03.2014 Pavilion 15.00 h - 17.00 h Soumitra Sen Gupta Soumitra Sen Gupta, a Senior Professor in the Department of Theoretical Physics, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science ( IACS ) did his Bachelors from Presidency College, Kolkata and Masters from Science College, Calcutta University. Subsequently he did his Ph. D from Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata and then visited various places within India and abroad for research collaborations and delivering invited lectures. Before joining IACS in 2002 he was a faculty member in the Department of Physics, Presidency College (Presently Presidency University) and Department of Physics, Jadavpur University. In 2006 he was elected Fellow of The National Academy of Sciences, India. He has about 70 research publications in the International journals. His current research areas include High energy/ Elementary particle physics, Braneworld, Supersymmetry, Supergravity, String theory, Cosmology and Black holes. Life is Organic This talk will try to trace evolution of organic chemistry as a multidisciplinary platform. DWIH LECTURE KOLKATA KALEIDOSCOPE BY INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION FOR WOMEN “The vicissitudes of destiny had not completely obliterated so prestigious a heritage. Calcutta was still India’s artistic and intellectual beacon and its culture continued to be as alive and creative as ever…” – Dominique Lapierre in The City of Joy. (1985) This quote aptly endows the ever enthralling heritage of Kolkata which embedded within itself assimilation of the various socio-cultural, linguistic, economical, demographical trends that accentuated over time. The etymological origin of the name Calcutta/Kolkata is a derivative of the word Kolikata thought to be a variation of ‘Kalikkhetro’ or field of the goddess Kali. Alternatively, the name may have been derived from the Bengali term kilkila or ‘falt area’. According to another theory, the area specialized in the production of quicklime or kolichun and coir or kaka; hence, it was called Kolikata. The city of Kolkata therefore can be looked at as a kaleidoscope with a varied spectrum encompassing the following aspects: Prof. Amitabha Sarkar Graduation (B.Sc. and M.Sc.) from IIT, Kharagpur, was followed by Ph.D. from IISc, Bangalore. Postdoctoral training (1983-1986) was obtained at the Case Western Reserve University , Cleveland, USA, and at the Washington State University , Pullman, USA. After a brief stint at IISc as a CSIR Pool Officer (1986-1988), the first regular appointment was at NCL, Pune. Moved to Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata, in June, 2002. He is currently a Senior Professor in the Department of Organic Chemistry at IACS. His research interests include organomettalic chemistry, stereoselective synthesis, ‘smart’ surfaces and nanochemistry, and polymerization catalysts. 90 • Historical evolution – the city witnessed a remarkable historical evolution as the Mughal lineage that was characteristically medieval transcended into the ‘modern’ scenario with the rampaging foreign forces, especially the British. • Linguistic evolution – the city begin in close proximity to the port area received an influx of people with different linguistic affinity each casting its influence on the language. • Demographic evolution and urbanization – Kolkata from its initial position as a commercial hub transgressed into a metropolitan city witnessing massive demographical upsurge associated urbanization. 91 • Cultural evolution – the multiplicity of the different cultural aspects like songs, dance, artistry etc. received a unique thrust in Kolkata as the city was thriving ground for patronage and cultivation of the facets of fine arts. • Religious evolution – religion being firmly engraved with identity of man also witnessed an admixture of cosmopolitanism in Kolkata with Hinduism. Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism etc. all getting molded into a cohesive pattern. • Social evolution – Kolkata formed a vivid social pattern with assimilation and accommodation especially as the Renaissance wave brought an upheaval in the nineteenth century and became the cradle of “babu culture”. Cultural programmes Excellence on Tour! 22nd – 28th March, 2014 Science City Kolkata 92 93 SATURDAY 22.03.2014 Mini Theatre 17.30 h onwards DWIH CULTURAL GULLY A THROW OF DICE BY FRANZ OSTEN SUPPLEMENTED WITH CONTEMPORARY MUSIC COMPILED BY DJ GAURAV MALAKER MODERATION OF FILM BY MR. AMRIT GANGAR An evening presenting the screening of an extra ordinary and a historic film ‘A Throw of Dice’ from the era of silent films, which is also a very important collaboration between Germany and India cinematically. The film will be introduced by well known film-historian Mr. Amrit Gangar from Mumbai. The film will be screened with live music by BLOT! which is India's leading audio-video electronica act, a live performance project that is helmed by Gaurav Malaker and Avinash Kumar from Delhi. For this evening, BLOT! and a special guest will be live scoring the classic "A Throw Of Dice," musically interpreting the silent film by fusing elements of analogue electronica, treated vocals and lush soundscapes. All at once a film and a gig, the beautiful cinematography inherent to silent films of the 1920's will be given voice and seen in a new light, with an all-new and original soundtrack created especially for the occasion. A THROW OF DICE Directed by Franz Osten Produced by UFA, British Instructional Film and Himansu Rai Film Black and White / 74 minutes / 1929 94 The meeting of Indians and Germans during 1920s, and their eventual collaboration resulted in three successive silent films and among them one of the most important was ‘A Throw of Dice’, which was based on Indian or Oriental subjects. Indian audiences offered great potential for European producers in the silent period. There was particular Interest in this lucrative market- almost entirely dominated by American films in the 1910s and 1920s- by those in the German film industry keen to expand onto the international stage. At the same time, some individual pioneers of the expanding domestic industry in India recognized the value of foreign technologies and expertise in developing polish, high-quality Indian films which could appeal to international audiences. This combination made possible interesting and unlikely collaborations. ‘A Throw Of Dice’ is about two rival kings addicted to gambling, Ranjit (Roy) and the evil Sohan (Rai), also vie for the same woman, Sunita (Seeta Devi), Kanwa the hermit's (Gupta) daughter. Ranjit loses his kingdom and his love and becomes Sohan's slave through a crooked game of dice. Sunita soon uncovers the truth about Sohan's evil deeds and to escape punishment he hurls himself off a cliff into the rapids below. Ranjit and Sunita are reunited and married. BLOT! Blot! is India’s best-known home-grown audiovisual act. Comprised of Gaurav Malaker and Avinash Kumar, this duo’s club act is a vibey affair, where four-to-the-floor techno and live video sampling create a synchronized AV performance. Forward-thinking self-produced tracks and dark, funk-influenced techno predominate in their sets, but there’s also room forstrident tech-house and chunky deep disco. In 2013 BLOT! released their debut album, “Snafu”, on Universal / Contrabass Records as well as a new 3D live show. With both the album and the accompanying live act, the duo has their tongues firmly in cheek: 3D video and audio-visual experimentation meets sounds that traverse multiple genres, tempos and styles. Performances with guest musicians touch on glitch-techno, skittering lo-fi and driving bass, to build to a techno dance floor crescendo. 95 2013 also included more from New Culture Mash-up, a live AV mash-up project with Nucleya, with a reputation for keeping clubs moving. Big mutating basslines, jacking percussive kicks and saturated bass sounds from moombahton to dubstep drive these shows, and a steady stream of audiovisual interaction, strobing lights and video sampling are all cut up and mixed live, into a full-blown sound-and-screen sensory overload. BLOT! also co-owns Qilla Records, one of India’s leading underground dance labels and curates India’s biggest design Festival, UnBox. Avi and Gaurav has performed at legendary venues like Tresor and Bar25 (Berlin), as well as at festivals like Austin’s SXSW (Texas), C/O Pop (Cologne), Reeperbahn (Germany), Electron Festival (Geneva), Berlin Music Week, London’s South Bank Centre and NuitsSonores in Lyon. They’ve shared the stage with Richie Hawtin, Matador, Kaiserdisco, Oliver Huntemann, Apparat among others. BLOT! have collaborated with and been endorsed by international brands like Cobra Beer, Nokia, Allen & Heath and Puma, and been featured in international press (such as the UK’s The Guardian, German publication De:bug, Rolling Stone and Time Out, among others). 96 MONDAY 24.03.2014 Pavilion 17.30 h onwards DWIH CULTURAL GULLY PRESENTATION ON INDIAN & GERMAN FILM TRADITION BY MR. AMRIT GANGAR CINEMATOGRAPHIC SYMBIOSIS GERMANY – INDIA The Indo-German cultural symbiotic story traces itself back to only a decade short of a century – to 1925, and to the film ‘The Light of Asia’ (Die Leuchte Asiens) or Prem Sanyas. The Indian producer-actor and the German director who got together in this historic collaboration were Himansu Rai (1892-1940) and Franz Osten (1876-1956), respectively. And it eventually resulted in the establishment of Bombay Talkies, Asia’s leading film production studio, in Mumbai’s suburb of Malad. The German’s journey from Munich to Malad is an exciting story. Paul Zils was yet another German who was instrumental in establishing the Indian Documentary Producers’ Association (IDPA) in Mumbai. Besides cinema, it was sangeet (music) that also historically binds Germany and India, and here my reference is to the composer-musicologist Walter Kaufmann. Besides composing background music for some Hindi films during the early 1940s, Kaufmann helped form the Bombay Chamber Music Society, for which he gave around 50 concerts. In Mumbai, where he lived for a long time, he worked with the Hindi film producer-director Mohan Bhavnani, with whom also worked Willy Haas, the script-writer. It is this glorious symbiosis between Germany and India that becomes part of the just concluded centenary of Indian cinema. While recalling the unique history, a specially compiled film will also be presented. 97 FRIDAY 28.03.2014 Mini Theatre 18.00 h - 18.30 h Amrit Gangar Film Scholar, Curator Amrit Gangar is a Mumbai-based author, curator, film theoretician and historian, working in the field of cinema for three decades; he has also worked on a number of feature films, documentaries, short films and video installations from Germany and other European countries. Besides curating several events for film festivals, galleries and universities at home and abroad, for the past eight years he has been engaged with his theoretical concept called Cinema of Prayogaand has presented it at various venues including the Tate Modern, London; Pompidou Centre, Paris and several other institutions in India and abroad. He has also curated and presented the art of Bollywood billboard painting in Europe and along with the billboard painters from Mumbai and has been the Indian correspondence for ARTiT, a bilingual art journal published from Tokyo and the Film International published from Tehran, Iran. Gangar has been a jury member at film festivals in Indi and abroad. He has been appointed as Consultant Curator for the soon-to-open National Museum of Indian Cinema in Mumbai by the Government of India. He is also on the international advisory board of the journal ‘Moving Image Review & Art Journal’ published from London. Gangar has authored and edited several books on cinema in English and Gujarati, including two books on the German filmmakers, Franz Osten and Paul Zils, both published by the Goethe Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai. In 2001, he was artistic consultant along with Marina Abramovic on the dance-theatre production Total Masala Slammer, directed by Michael Laub and produced by the Hebbel Theatre, Berlin. He was also a production executive on the Lars von Trier-Jorgen Leth production, The Five Obstructions. Gangar was one of the key-members of the team on Classic Incantations: The German Film Orchestra Babelsberg performed A.R. Rahman during the Germany Year in India, 2011-2012. Recently, his book The Music that Still Rings at Dawn, Every Dawn: Walter Kaufmann in India, 1934-1946 has been released by the Goethe Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai. 98 CLOSING SESSION KEYNOTE SPEECH BY ABHIJIT CHAKRABARTI Abhijit Chakrabarti Abhijit Chakrabarti was born in West Bengal, India, in November 24, 1956. He received Ph.D (Tech) degree from Calcutta University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India in 1991. Currently he is Vice Chancellor of Jadavpur University, Jadavpur, Kolkata and a professor in the department of Electrical Engineering, Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal, India. He has served West Bengal State Council of Higher Education, West Bengal as Vice Chairman and Chairman (actg.) during 2012-13. He has authored 123 research papers including publications in international journals like Elsevier, IEEE Transaction, AMSE etc. He has authored twelve books on Power Systems, Circuit Theory, Basic Electrical, Power Electronics and Electrical Machine Design published by McGraw Hill, Dhanpat Rai & Co and PHI Learning etc. He has also guided a number of Ph.D scholars. He received Madam Mohan Malviya Award, Power Medal and award for best paper in research related to Power System Engineering. He is a life time fellow of The Institution of Engineers (I) and he has executed several research projects from different government funding agencies in India. He is a member of different expert and policy making committee of various Universities and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) including National Board of Accreditation (NBA) India. He has active interest in Electrical Power Systems, Electrical Machines, Electrical Circuits and Power Electronics. 99 FRIDAY 28.03.2014 Mini Theatre 18.30 h onwards DWIH CULTURAL GULLY PERFORMANCE BY PADMA SHRI MS. SHOBANA CHANDRAKUMAR MODERATION BY: RJ MIR Classical dance is by far too much of a consummate dance form to be restricted to only chamber performances or be termed as an elitist art. ‘Samadhina’ is a quest to present Bharatanatyam in an eclectic and spiritual form with the audience not realizing the change in the musical idiom. The same principles of classical dance which are rules, control, tunefulness can be applied to any kind of music genres. While the Shiva panchaksharislokam and the Ananda Thandavam of lord Nataraja are presented in familiar musical traditions, the padams and the javalis will be presented to tumris and khayal with the tillana in the taraana. The group choreographies will be set against Western classical for its metered rhythm structure can support the rhythmic complexities that we use the mystical philosophies of Chidambaram to sufi poets to the sublime love of radha and Krishna will be brought upon seamlessly through emotion of pure devotion in ‘samadhina’. 100 Shobana, is the only artiste in the history of Indian Art who has excelled in the fields of Classical dance, Feature film and as an Institutionalist. Born into a family of legendary dancers, the travancore sisters, Lalitha Padmini and Ragini, Shobana was initiated in the art by the legendary Guru Smt k. JSarasa for a few years. It was the illustrious Bhartanatyam exponent and performing guru Padmasri Chitravisweswaran who honed the passion in the young artiste. The intricasies of the style as well as its academic nature, kept her pre-occupied with performing even though she had a full time Film Career side by side. Shobana branched out as an independent choreographer and teacher in her early twenties. Other than the rigid technique that was being popularized, she pursued developing what she thought as natural movement. She lent a poetic and fluid grace to bharatanatyam. Choreography on feature films Shobana has choreographed and shot classical dance sequences in 2 feature films revolving around the classical art form-both winning the national film awards in respective years. Music Videos Vande Matram-A.R Rahman ; Technology and Dance-President Bill Clinton Presented with A.R.Rahman in Michael and Friends – A charity concert held in Munich, Germany 1997- with Micheal Jackson She has recently been awarded the ‘Natyaacharya award in Chennai. As well as the kalaimamani award from the state government in 2010 All this is being effected through Kalarpana — a culture centre with a difference and infinite possibilities with a difference because it has been conceived, created and developed to be an all encompassing center for learning, experimenting, teaching, exhibiting and spreading the art of Classical Bharatanatyam in the traditional as well current and ‘new avatar’. She has been awarded Padmasri for her contribution to bharatanatyam and cinema winning two national awards and three state and 4 Filmfare awards to mention a few. 101 Publisher: German House for Research and Innovation (Deutsches Wissenschafts- und InnovationsHaus, DWIH New Delhi) Coordinator of the Project: Dr. Alexander P. 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