After the Mother Tongue | Jhumpa Lahiri
The Italian Embassy Cultural Centre is thrilled to invite you to a special panel discussion with acclaimed author Jhumpa Lahiri. Jhumpa Lahiri will join us for a wide-ranging conversation on the experience of learning and writing in another language, her life in Rome, Italian literature, and the critical questions that shape how we study and […]
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Kolkata Literary Meet 2026
The 14th edition of the Kolkata Literary Meet is set to take place from January 22 to 26, 2026 at the historic Alipore Museum and other venues across Kolkata. This five-day celebration brings together a diverse constellation of writers, translators, thinkers and storytellers from India and around the world for panels, readings, conversations and cultural exchanges. A […]
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Chennai International Book Fair 2026
The Chennai International Book Fair (CIBF) returns for its fourth edition from 16–18 January 2026 at Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai, continuing its growth as an emerging global event for the publishing industry. Organised by the Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation and the Directorate of Public Libraries, with the support of the Government of Tamil […]
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ADFF: STIR Mumbai
The ADFF:STIR Mumbai brings together architecture, design, and film in a dynamic, multidisciplinary festival hosted at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai. Featuring curated film screenings, live conversations, installations, and immersive experiences, the festival offers a platform for creative dialogue across disciplines, engaging both industry professionals and the wider public in exploring how design shapes […]
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Violin Recital by Domenico Nordio
The Italian Embassy Cultural Centre invites you to an exceptional evening of music with renowned violinist Domenico Nordio. One of Europe’s most celebrated violinists, Nordio first rose to international prominence at just sixteen after winning the Viotti Competition and the Eurovision Young Musicians. A distinguished student of Corrado Romano and Michèle Auclair, he has since […]
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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION FOR STUDENTS & TEACHERS OF IIC NEW DELHI | Christmas Carol
It’s time to spread some festive cheer! The IIC is delighted to host a Christmas Carol Celebration for all our students — a joyful way to embrace the season, Italian-style! Join us for an afternoon of beloved Christmas songs selected by the IIC, accompanied on piano by our Deputy Director, Lorenzo Izzo, and discover the […]
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Nostalghia | Directed by Andrei Tarkovski
The Italian Embassy Cultural Centre, in collaboration with India Habitat Centre, is pleased to present Nostalghia, Andrei Tarkovski’s deeply meditative masterpiece, restored by the Cineteca di Bologna. Co-written with Italian screenwriter Tonino Guerra, the film follows a Russian poet who arrives in Italy with his interpreter to research the life of an obscure 18th-century composer. As […]
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Indian Interior
La Biennale di Venezia brings its special project Indian Interior to Bikaner House, New Delhi, marking the fourth chapter of The Wind Makes the Sky. La Biennale di Venezia in the Footsteps of Marco Polo, curated by Luigia Lonardelli. The project commemorates the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo’s death (1324–2024) and retraces stages of his […]
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The Art of Sustainability in Alpine Regions | SCIM2025
This year we celebrate the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World with a special event on sustainable agriculture and its connections with local culture by inviting Giacomo Bianchi, the president of Arte Sella Association (the largest contemporary land art project on Alpine region), Matteo Delvai (chef specialized in Alpine ingredients) and Abeer Gupta (Achi […]
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Long Night of Literatures 2025
The Long Night of Literatures 2025 is a vibrant evening of readings, encounters and cultural exchange, bringing together authors from across Europe and India in an intimate “speed-dating” style literary format. Organized by the EUNIC India in collaboration with partner cultural institutes, the event will take place in New Delhi on Friday, 21st November at India Habitat Centre. […]
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