Lal Bahadur Shastri Centre for Indian Culture organizes:
Six-Week Diploma Course in Indian Studies (English Medium)
(Mondays-Tuesdays, 16:00-17:30)
Inauguration: October 6, 2008
Objectives and Course Content: The objective of the course is to give a general introduction on all aspects of Indian nation – history, society, culture and achievements in economy, science and technology etc. with a view to help the local community to formulate and develop the right image of and perspectives on contemporary and emerging India. Especial attention shall be given to multi-faceted interaction and cooperation between India and Uzbekistan.
The participants who will regularly attend the lectures shall be awarded Diplomas at the end of the Course. Towards the end of the Course a quiz and essay writing competition will be held. A few deserving candidates will be considered for fellowships under ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation) scheme. In the assessment of the candidates due weight will also be given to the level and quality of their participation in the discussions that will follow all the lectures. Students/scholars already selected for the ICCR and ITEC fellowships are expected to attend the classes as an orientation course before leaving for India.
Course Coordinators:
Faculty: The distinguished faculty includes both Indian and Uzbek scholars, experts as well as acting and former diplomats. The Course will be inaugurated with keynote address by Mr. K.D. Dewal, Charge d’Affaires of India in Uzbekistan. The other prominent speakers will include former Ambassadors of Uzbekistan to India and other countries: Ambassador Surat Mirkasymov, Ambassador Ibragim Mavlanov, distinguished Professors and scholars: Prof. Azad Shamatov, Prof. Nazokat Kasymova, Dr. Jyotsna Bakshi, Dr. Kh. Begizova, Dr. Bakhtiyor Abidov, Dr. Ravshan Alimov, Dr. Ulugbeck Khasanov, Mr. Murod Ismailov and Ms. Sojida Urazboeva. Among the eminent members of the Indian community, who will address the participants will be Mr. S.S. Panicker (SS Com. and HOC, Embassy of India), Mr. Bhargav Mitra (SS, Consular, Embassy of India), Dr. Gopal Poojary, Dr. Ranjana Sarkar (LBSCIC), Mrs. Raji Panicker and Mrs. Rupa Bhattacharya.
Classes are free of charge. All the interested candidates may kindly contact Lal Bahadur Shastri Centre for Indian Culture (LBSCIC).
(114, Musa Jalil Street, Mirzo Ulugbek District, Tashkent -700 077
Tel. No. (998-71) 268-18-11; 268-72-74; Fax No. (998-71) 268-71-25
Programme
Six-Week Diploma Course in Indian Studies, October 6 – November 17, 2008
(Mondays-Tuesdays, 16:00-17:30)
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No.
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Date of Lecture
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Topic of Lecture
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Name of Lecturer
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1
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6.10.08
(Monday)
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Inaugural address -
India: Past, Present and Future
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Mr. K.D.Dewal, Charge d’Affaires, EoI
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2
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7.10.08
(Tuesday)
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An Overview of Indian History, including Interaction with Central Asia through the Ages
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Dr. Jyotsna Bakshi
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3
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13.10.08
(Monday)
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Indian Economy: Today and Tomorrow: Prospects of Indo-Uzbek Cooperation
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Ambassador Ibragim Mavlanov, Mr. S.S. Panicker
Prof. Nazokat Kasymova
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4
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14.10.08
(Tuesday)
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LBSCIC;
Indian Music and Dance
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Dr. Ranjana Sarkar
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5
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20.10.08
(Monday)
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Education; Science and Technology in India
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Dr. Jyotsna Bakshi,
Mr. Murod Ismailov
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6
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21.10.08
(Tuesday)
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Yoga: Theory and Practice
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Dr. Gopal Poojary
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7
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27.10.08
(Monday)
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Incredible India: Places of Tourist Interest and the Magic of Indian Films
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Mr. Bhargav Mitra
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8
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3.11.08
(Monday)
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Languages, Literature and Philosophy
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Prof. Azad Shamatov, Dr. Kh. Begizova, Dr. Bakhtiyor Abidov
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9
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4.11.08
(Tuesday)
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Women Achievers of India;
Empowerment of Women in India
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Mrs. R. Panicker,
Dr. Jyotsna Bakshi
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10
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10.11.08
(Monday)
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Indian Foreign Policy and Indo-Uzbek Relations
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Charge d’Affaires Mr.K.D. Dewal to preside over the session.
Ambassador Surat Mirkasymov, Dr. Ravshan Alimov, Dr. Ulugbeck Khasanov, Ms. Sojida Urazboeva
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11
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11.11.08
(Tuesday)
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Colourful India: Festivals, Costumes, Cuisine and Wedding Ceremonies
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Mrs. Rupa Bhattacharya
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12-14.11.08
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Quiz and Short Essay Writing Competition
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12
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17.11.07
(Monday)
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Concluding Function:
Distribution of Diplomas and Awards
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Mr. K.D. Dewal to preside
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Note: The schedule of lectures is subject to adjustment depending on the availability of speakers.
