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Events At a Glance. .. Rajni Patel Memorial Lecture Library

Book Event The first Memorial Lecture was expulsion. It concluded with a delivered by Shri Soli Sorabjee, ringing note: “Our tradition teaches Shakespeare for the Well Informed by Karishma Attari former Attorney General of India tolerance, our philosophy preaches on "'Fundamental Duties" on tolerance; our Constitution practices Date: Saturday, 18th April 2015 January 9, 2015 - Birth Centenary tolerance; let us not dilute it”. In its Time: 5.00 pm Day of late Shri Rajni Patel. Some c e l e b r a t e d j u d g e m e n t i n Venue : ‘Who Are We’ Hall excerpts of his talk were S. Rangarajan vs. P. Jagjivan Ram our Open to all published in the Newsletter for Supreme Court again emphasized February 2015 and March 2015. that “we must practice tolerance to the views of others. Intolerance is as Workshop: The Art of Pastels Some more excerpts: by Bhavna Panchamia much dangerous to democracy as to A fine example of tolerance is the the person himself.” For students of Stds. V to VII landmark decision of our At present the rise of intolerance is Supreme Court in Bijoe Emmanuel Date: Monday, 20th April 2015 alarming. We have reached a stage Time: 10.00 am to 2.00 pm vs. State of Kerala. Three students where even moderate expression of a Venue : ‘Who Are We’ Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses faith were different point of view is viewed with expelled by the educational resentment and hostility and there authorities because of their Cultural Wing are vociferous demands for bans. The refusal to sing the Indian national banning itch has become infectious. anthem even though they Raaga Symphony Sikhs are offended by certain words Dedicated to the Legacy of Pure respectfully stood up in silence in the title of a movie, Christians want Hindustani Classical Music when the anthem was sung. The a book, Da Vinci Code, banned High Court of Kerala upheld the A unique programme of Raagmala because they find some portions action of expulsion. In appeal the invocation, headed by the western hurtful. No one dare write a frank instrument Piano to be utilized for Supreme Court accepted the plea and authentic and critical biography creating the Indian swaras with the help of the students that they were of melody. of a revered religious or political forbidden by their religious leader. The American author Laine beliefs to sing the national 30th April 2015 who wrote a biography of Shivaji in Auditorium anthem of any country. The C o u r t i n v a l i d a t e d t h e i r contd. on page 2

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1 which there were unpalatable prejudices and stereotypes about students can absorb their purpose remarks about Shivaji was sought to certain communities and classes are and spirit from their youth. be prosecuted and there was an eschewed and are not perpetuated. Creation of a citizenry conscious of absurd demand for his extradition. The educational system should their rights and duties and Worse, the prestigious Bhandarkar consciously reflect constitutional committed to the values enshrined in Institute at Pune where Laine had rights as well as the obligations our Constitution is a prerequisite to worked and done some research was through its content and process. It social advancement, economic vandalized. Invaluable manuscripts will have to play an important role in development and overall progress of and documents were destroyed. This preparing the younger generations, our country. Therefore, there is need was fascism in action, intolerance at in particular, for discharging their to make conscious and constant its peak. roles as responsible citizens. The efforts to promote an awareness of The crux of the matter is that without education system has to create proper these constitutional rights and free and frank discussion in a tolerant and graded curricular inputs form obligations among citizens. society there can be no progress in early years to the higher and Above all it is imperative that the any field of human endeavour. The professional levels of education. The duty to practice tolerance is consequences is that dissent dries up text of the relevant chapter of the conscientiously performed for that it and self-censorship takes place. Constitution which guarantees both would result in a salutary change in Healthy and vigorous debate is no the fundamental rights and the duties our society and also bring about longer possible. And when that expected of all citizens should be peace and harmony in relations happens democracy is under siege. included in the appropriate textbooks between different peoples in our at all levels and in all regional The problem is that tolerance cannot multi-cultural country. The task languages. Apart from the text, it will be legislated. Realistically it is indeed is stupendous but the stakes be necessary for the teachers to difficult to pass, much less enforce, a are also stupendous namely, the highlight the significance of these law which requires the citizens to survival of democracy and we cannot fundamental duties in all their facets practice tolerance. Hence we must afford to shirk it. and their practical application so that develop the capacity for tolerance by Concluded.... fostering an environment of tolerance, a culture of tolerance.

The Press has an important role to play in this behalf. It should What Nehru said... incessantly preach the message that Under a democratic form of government, different political parties come no group or body has the monopoly into power at different times, and I can understand that the civil servant of truth and wisdom and we must should not be partial to any one party. But he cannot be neutral about the respect the point of view of the "other basic issues.... m i n d e d " . T h e p r e s s m u s t In India we are in a stage where future development depends upon the unequivocally condemn instances of acceptace of certain basic assumptions and on intelligent, prompt and intolerance without fear of adverse quick action. What is the civil servant to do in such a context? Naturlaly he consequences. cannot be a partisan of any one party. But must he be inactive and without The role of education in this any views of his own on basic matters? He will not be happy to be so, nor c o n n e c t i o n c a n n o t b e will anybody be happy if he is so. overemphasized. It should inculcate the virtue of tolerance in students at April 5, 1958 all levels. It should ensure that

Nehru Centre Newsletter - April 2015 2 SKY SHOWS : ‘Invaders of the Mars’ Timings

12 noon (Hindi) 1:30 pm (Marathi) 3:00 pm (English) 4:30 pm (Hindi) NEHRU PLANETARIUM (MONDAY CLOSED)

38TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE NEHRU PLANETARIUM

To mark the 38th Anniversary of the Nehru Planetarium, following contests were organised. Given below are the results of various contests held during 24 February 2015 to 28 February 2015.

The concluding function of the 38th Anniversary Celebrations of Nehru Planetarium was held on Tuesday, 3 March 2015 at 5 pm. at Hall of Quest, Basement Nehru Planetarium.

Dr. Vijay Singh, Former National Coordinator-Science Olympiads, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai was the Chief Guest. He addressed the winners and gave away the prizes. Mr. Satish Sahney, Chief Executive, Nehru Centre, Mr. S. K. Kulkarni, Director (Finance and Administration) and Mr. Arvind Paranjpye, Director Nehru Planetarium were also present.

Shrilakshmi Sankar - First Prize Shreeya Pradhan - First Prize Asmi Kawatkar - First Prize Astro-Painting Contest Astro-Elocution Contest Astro-Poetry Contest

Aditya Gandotra - First Prize Astro-Quiz Contest

Shaurya Sinha - First Prize Science Quiz Contest

Contest Astro-Painting Astro-Elocution Astro-Poetry Astro-Quiz Science Quiz Winner 24 February 25 February 26February 27 February 28 February

First Ms. Shrilakshmi Ms. Shreeya Ms. Asmi Master Aditya Master Shaurya Sankar Pradhan Kawatkar Gandotra Sinha Hiranandani Balmohan Arya Vidya Dhirubhai St. Xavier’s Boy’s Foundation Vidyamandir Vidyamandir Ambani Academy, School, Powai Mumbai Bandra, School, New Marine Lines Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai

Second Ms. Hasmeeta Master Nishant Ms. Diya Master Kanishk Master Athara Wadhwa Telang Ananth Jain Padwal Arya Vidya Ryan International Cambridge Cambridge Lokhandwala Mandir, School, School, School, Foundation Bandra, Chembur, Mumbai Kandivali, School Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai

Third Ms. Mudra G. Ms. Rasika M. Ms. Trevin Ms. Aditi Ms. Janhavi P. Gholap Gasti D’Souza Madkaikar Bhange D. P.Y. A. High St. Xavier’s High St. Anne’s Balmohan St. Joseph’s School School High School Vidyamandir Sr. Sec. School Mumbai Mumbai Malad, Mumbai Mumai New Panvel

Nehru Centre Newsletter - April 2015 3 STAR CHART FOR APRIL 2015

The month of April 2015 offers one beautiful sight of thin lunar crescent right below Aldebaran (Rohini) on 21st and Venus just about 7 degrees north of them.

Mercury (Budha) in Pisces (Meena) this month but crosses through the boundary of Cetus, the Whale on the 4th and as it continues to move, it re-enters into Pisces again on the 6th. And then to Aries on 15th. It is in superior conjunction with the sun on 10th. And later reappears above the western horizon. By the month end it sets after the end of nautical twilight. It catches up with Mars on 22nd April. Both planets would be seen just about degree and a quarter from each other.

Venus (Shukra) is -4.0 mag as the month begins. It in Aries, the Ram (Mesh) to Taurus, the Bull (Vrishabh) on 8th. It is just about 3.5 degrees from Pleiades (Kruttika) on 14th. By 15th it marginally brightens up to -4.1. The map shows slightly more sky than that will be visible from a given Mars (Mangal) is in Aries, the Ram location. Thus the map can be used elsewhere in India at 21:00 hrs Indian Time. (Mesh) this month. It is now getting Hold the chart vertically before your eye sand turn it until the geographical too close to the sun to be observed direction you are facing shows at the bottom of the chart. with ease. It is 1.4 mag object and still sets after the end of nautical twilight (see Mercury above), this month.

Jupiter (Guru) stars with -2.3 object Phases of the Moon (timings in IST hh:mm) and fades by 0.2 mag by the month end. It remains in Cancer, the Crab Full Moon Last Quarter New Moon First Quarter (Karka) this month. (Poornima) (Krishna Paksha (Amavasya) (Shukla Paksha Ashtami) Ashtami) Saturn (Shani) is 0.3 mag object that brightens to 0.1 mag by month end. It remains in Scorpius, the Scorpio 04 Apr., 17:36 12 Apr., 09:14 19 Apr., 12:27 25 Apr., 05:25 (Vrishchik).

The Sun moves from Pisces to Aries on Apr 20th. (Disclaimer: The Indian names of the stars and planet, given in parenthesis for the purpose to remind the reader that India has a rich astronomical tradition. We do not subscribe to astrology.)

Nehru Centre Newsletter - April 2015 4 Review Festival of Manipuri Dance Cultural Wing & Music Nehru Centre had organized A Two Day Festival of Manipuri Dance & Music dedicated to the memory of Kathak maestro Sitara Devi and Manipuri exponent Raaga Symphony Savita N. Mehta on 11th & 12th March 2015 at the Nehru Centre Auditorium. Dedicated to the Legacy of It was designed and devised by Pure Hindustani Classical Music Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal.

The festival was inaugurated by lighting the traditional lamp by the family members of Savita N. Mehta; Smt. Darshana Zhaveri and Shri L. Upendro Sharma, This is a unique programme of Raagmala invocation, Director, Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, headed by the western instrument Piano to be utilized Imphal. for creating the Indian swaras with the help of melody.

The programme features:

Deepak Shah (Piano) Bharat Shah (Violin) Umashankar Shukla (Sitar) Suchismita Chatterjee (Flute) Madhav Pawar (Pakhavaj) Shreedhara Chari (Tabla) Music Conductor: Sangam Upadhyay Compere: Priti Shah

Date & Time: 30th April 2015, 6.30 pm Venue: Nehru Centre Auditorium

Entry: Entrance Cards will be available on 27th April 2015 from SHAKUNTALA (Dance-Drama) 10.30 am until availability of entrance cards from Booking Counter of Nehru Centre Auditorium.

Announcement

A workshop on Kathak Dance will be conducted by Pt. Birju Maharaj from 1st to 5th June 2015.

Workshop forms available from 15th April to 15th May 2015.

For details contact : Shri Prakash Pawar/Smt. Jayashree Metrani on Tel : 2496 4676-80 Extn: 119 / 169

Nehru Centre Newsletter - April 2015 5 The Art Gallery

Programmes for and awards to his credit. His Babasaheb has A.T.D. from landscapes are in black & white and K o l h a p u r . H i s f i g u r a t i v e April 2015 graphics. compositions are in acrylic & oil on canvas. KALPESH PATEL . Bhavesh secured Painting Diploma DINESH SHIMALI . and A.T.D. from . He has had Tuesday 31st March 2015 to ALAY MISTRY . many shows and won awards. His Monday 6th April 2015 SUBHASH PARMAR . figurative compositions are in acrylic ( Circular Gallery ) BHAVESH RAVAL . on canvas. KAMALESH CHAVADA Kamalesh has Diploma in Painting P. B. GOVANI Kalpesh secured B.F.A. in Painting from Gujarat. His paintings are from Gujarat. He has widely figurative compositions in acrylic on exhibited in India and won many canvas. awards. His portraits are in acrylic and oils on canvas. Tuesday 31st March 2015 to Monday 6th April 2015 ( AC Gallery )

RAHUL HOWAL .

PARSHURAM RANDIVE . Painting by P. B. Govani ANIL DINGANKAR . NILESH NIKAM . P. B. Govani received M.V.A. from VILAS BENDRE. Hampi University and A.M.; G.D.A. BABASAHEB PATIL from Bangalore. His art related research oriented articles have been Rahul received G.D.A. in Painting published by leading news papers in from L. S. Raheja School of Arts, Karnataka. He has been exhibiting Mumbai. His paintings are on his acrylic & oil paintings on women Buddha in acrylic on canvas. and children's mind for over 25 years. He has won many prestigious Parshuram has completed A.T.D. awards. from Satara; Dip. Ed; G.D.A. in Painting from Mumbai and appeared Tuesday 7th April 2015 to for M.A. His compositions are in Monday 13th April 2015 Painting by Dinesh Shimali acrylic on canvas. ( AC Gallery ) Dinesh obtained Diploma in Painting and Post Diploma in Print Anil obtained A.T.D., G.D.A. and ANKUR DAHAKE . Making from M.S. University. He has Post Diploma from Mumbai. His SUNITA TAWADE received many prestigious awards paintings are on butterflies in mix media. and had exhibitons in India. He will Ankur obtained G.D.A. and A.T.D. display landscapes in etching. Nilesh completed G.D.A. with First from Mumbai. His paintings are in acrylic on paper. Alay received Diploma in Sculpture class from L. S. Raheja School of Art and A.T.D. from J. J. School of Art, from Gujarat and did Paper Mache Sunita completed A.T.D.; Dip. A.Ed. course from Cottage & Rural Mumbai. His paintings are on meditation in acrylic on canvas. and G.D.A. from Mumbai. Her Industries. He has participated in landscapes are in water colours. many shows and won awards. His sculptures are in metal. Vilas received G.D.A. in Painting from L. S. Raheja School of Art, Tuesday 7th April 2015 to Mumbai. His figurative paintings are Monday 13th April 2015 Subhash has Diploma in Painting ( Circular Gallery ) from Gujarat. He has many shows in various mediums.

Nehru Centre Newsletter - April 20152011 6 ARUNA DEOKAR . MANISH MISTRY . PANKAJ TULASKAR . DEV DEOKAR P. BAKIYARAJ . PARTHA DAS UMESH DHANAWADE . PARTHA MONDAL . NITIN KAMBLE Aruna secured M.A. in Arts from PALLAVI MISTRY . Mumbai. Her paintings are on MONIKA DAS Pankaj received G.D.A. in Painting women. She has been exhibiting for from Mumbai. His figurative the past 20 years. She also does Manish received B.F.A. and M.F.A. paintings are in acrylic on canvas. sculptures. from Sir J. J. School of Art and also studied cinematics. His compositions Umesh secured B.F.A. with First Dev is a Sculptor. His sculptures are are in acrylic on canvas. class from Mumbai. His figurative in stone and metal. compositions are in acrylic on canvas. Tuesday 14th April 2015 to Nitin completed G.D.A. from Monday 20th April 2015 Mumbai and A.T.D. from Pune. His ( AC Gallery ) paintings are in acrylic and mix media on canvas.

SWATI RAUT . Tuesday 21st April 2015 to GANPAT WALVEKAR . Monday 27th April 2015 SANDIP PARANGE ( Circular Gallery )

SHILPA DALAL . A. RON PHIPPS

Shilpa has Diploma in Commercial Painting by P. Bakiyaraj Art from Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai. P. Bakiyaraj completed B.V.A. in Her landscapes and paintings are in Painting with First class from Govt. water colours and acrylic on canvas. College, Pondicherry. His paintings are in acrylic on canvas. A. Ron is a self-taught artist from Australia. His paintings are in acrylic Partha Das completed B.F.A. in Fine on canvas. He held exhibitions in Arts from Shantiniketan and Post Australia and India. Graduation from NID, Ahmedabad. His paintings are in acrylic on canvas Tuesday 28th April 2015 to and tempera water colours on rice Monday 4th May 2015 paper. ( AC Gallery ) Painting by Swati Raut Partha obtained Diploma in Visual VISHWESH TIKEKAR . Swati obtained A.T.D. and M.A. in Art from Kolkata and Advance DILIP BHATADE . Painting from Mumbai and G.D.A. Diploma from Shantiniketan. His RUPESH PANGERKAR from Pune. Her landscapes are in paintings on Human in Nature are in oil and acrylic on canvas. acrylic on canvas; pen & ink and Vishwesh secured G.D.A. in Applied water colours. Art from Ratnagiri. His paintings are Pallavi received B.F.A. from Sir J. J. in acrylic on canvas. Shri Walvekar received A.M. from School of Arts. Mumbai. Her Pune. His landscapes are in acrylic on compositions are in acrylic and water Dilip has Art Masters from canvas. colours. Ratnagiri. His paintings are in acrylic and water colours. Sandip completed A.M. and A.T.D. Monika has B.F.A. from Chandigarh from Mumbai. His landscapes are in and M.F.A. in Fine Arts from Rupesh obtained G.D.A.; A.M. and water colours. Shantiniketan. She has had many B.A. in Painting. His landscapes are exhibitions and won awards. in water colours. Tuesday 14th April 2015 to Monday 20th April 2015 Tuesday 21st April 2015 to Tuesday 28th April 2015 to ( Circular Gallery ) Monday 27th April 2015 Monday 4th May 2015 ( AC Gallery ) ( Circular Gallery )

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