VARIATIONS – Di Filippo Marionette | Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival 2026
The 22nd Edition of the Ishara Puppet Festival will take place from 13th to 22nd February, bringing together renowned puppeteers, artists, and storytellers from across India and abroad to showcase diverse traditions of puppetry, workshops, performances, and cultural exchanges. The Italian Embassy Cultural Centre is pleased to present the Di Filippo Marionette duo as part […]
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Acquaphonica
Federica Colangelo Trio feat. BC Manjunath Federica Colangelo’s work is defined by continuous exploration, drawing from jazz, 20th-century European and American classical music (including Charles Ives, Philip Glass, John Cage, and Igor Stravinsky), and the intricate rhythmic traditions of South Indian Carnatic music. This unique blend of influences forms the foundation of her distinctive compositional […]
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Il Sorpasso by Dino Risi (1962) presented by Jhumpa Lahiri
The Italian Embassy Cultural Centre invites you to a special screening of the digitally restored film Il Sorpasso (1962), directed by Dino Risi. The film is presented as part of the Five Protagonists for Italian Cinema Film Festival devoted to Italian cinematography. The festival brings together five creative voices, each curating and presenting their favourite Italian film. Il Sorpasso, the […]
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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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SMILE International Film Festival 2026
The 12th edition of the Smile International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFFCY), hosted by Smile Foundation, will be held in partnership with the Delegation of the European Union to India, with support from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. SIFFCY is […]
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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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