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“First Cause | Kota Neelima”
Kota Neelima | First Cause
A solo exhibition of paintings by Kota Neelima, its works centre around the question in the Upanishads which asks what is the cause of the universe by knowing which all can be known and explained. The art explores the first nature, first choice and change, first rain and sun, and the first day of Creation. The medium of the paintings is oil on canvas, the style is impressionist-abstract and derives its inspiration from different forces of nature
Where | Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre
When | On till August 6, 2012; 10am–8pm
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The Shuttlecock Boys | PVR Cinemas {Directors Rare}
Directed by Hemant Gaba, this is the story of the Indian Entrepreneurship Dream. It revolves around the lives, successes and failures of four friends who hail from lower middle class backgrounds. These boys who come from humble backgrounds decide to do something on their own while playing badminton one such night.This attempt becomes their lifeline putting them on a litmus test of determination, courage, luck and spirit of friendship
When | Releasing on Friday, August 3, 2012
Where | Check schedule here
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“Delhi Modern: The Architectural Photographs of Madan Mahatta”
The Architectural Photographs of Madan Mahatta
A prolific photographer, Madan Mahatta’s images chronicle an era that built up the essence of modern Delhi, an oft-neglected Nehruviam time between pre-independence and post-liberalisation. The exhibition, curated by artist Ram Rahman, is the first such exhibition to showcase Mahatta’s works from the ’40s to the ’80s. Titled “Delhi Modern: The Architectural Photographs of Madan Mahatta”, this solo display, showcases various landmark buildings in Delhi.
Where | Photoink, Hyundai MGF Building, Ground Floor, 1 Jhandewalan, Faiz Road New Delhi, Delhi 110005; Ph. 011 2875 5940
When | Open till August 11, 2012. There’s a talk about the exhibition on the 4th of August, at 5pm.
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The Colours of Light by Sunny Side-up
Something to brighten up the gloomy weather, this is an exhibition of lamps wherein products are built from recycled materials from the advertising, textile and packaging industry. These lamps will last you a lifetime! They also do home deliveries in the NCR region.
Where | Jai Bharat Centre, 1 Hauz Khaz Village
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Wine Dinners@Baci
Tucked away in Sunder Nagar market, the Italian eatery Baci {with sommelier Harshal Shah} is hosting ‘wine dinners’. Their authentic Italian menu and fine selection of wines make it sound like a promising evening!
Where | Baci, 23 Sunder Nagar Market; Ph. 011-41507445, 41507446
[For the {LBBD} summer wine list, click here]
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Travel Open Mic: Exploring North East India on a Bike
Travel is the mother of all education and the lessons get all the more interesting from the saddle of a motorcycle! Shahwar Hussain of Chain Reaction India will share his unique experiences of North East India and its amazing culture, unique tradition, rare wildlife, picturesque regions and adventure- An India that you do not get to see on NGC and Discovery channels.
Where | Kunzum Travel Café, T-49 Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110016
When | Saturday, AUGUST 4, 2012; 5PM-6.30PM
Details | Entry: Open to all, no charges for attending.
R.S.V.P.: +91.9650 702 777
Celebrating 10! + Impromptu: The YP Foundation’s Festival Finale!
Impromptu: Wired for Sound- A performance with a superb line-up namely- The Yellow Brick Project, Suhail Yusuf Khan (Advaita), Adil and Vasundhara, Manzil Mystics in collaboration with Adhir Ghosh (Five8), Chayan Adhikari (Advaita) and Abhishek Mangla, Tiny Drops, Music Basti, DJ MoCity, Them Clones
Where | Amaltus, India Habitat Centre
When | Friday, August 3, 2012, 7.30pm-10.pm
The Raghu Dixit Project feat. Shankar Tucker
This one has everyone excited, the finale of the YP Foundation celebrations.
Where | Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre
When | 7.30pm-10pm
Write to 10@theypfoundation.org for details on how to get passes.
Enjoy the weekend!
