Schedule
Nature trail
Wander & wonder
Start the day with a guided Nature Walk at Doddanekundi lake. No prior experience is needed, just bring your curiosity.
Saturday, 17 Oct 2026
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Doddanekundi lake
Brainteaser
Nature quiz
Put your knowledge of India’s landscapes, wildlife, conservation stories, and popular wildlife myths to the test across six exciting rounds.
10:00 am – 10:45 am
BIC auditorium
Reflections
NCF’s journey
This talk revisits 30 years of research and conservation, toward a world where nature and society flourish together.
10:45 am – 11:00 am
BIC auditorium
Book reading
The Lost Snow Leopard
Join Munib Khanyari, Nirupa Rao, and Prasenjeet Yadav for The Lost Snow Leopard – science, art, and photography from Jammu & Kashmir, with readings, behind-the-scenes stories, and the journey of young Burfi.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
BIC library
Book discussion
Books & conversations
From Snow Leopards to Trees: A conversation with scientists and authors Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi and T. R. Shankar Raman.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
BIC auditorium
Break
12:00 pm – 12:15 pm
Kid’s corner
Our wild world
A joyful, hands-on workshop where children discover wildlife through drawing, collage, and storytelling.
Capacity: 50 kids
Age: 8 and above
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
BIC library
Live performances
Manvāsanai
Reconnect with nature through stories, poetry, and movement in this evocative performance by Sangeeta Isvaran.
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
BIC auditorium
Break
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Film screenings
Ways of Life: Billam (Lagoon)
Discover Lakshadweep’s deep relationship with the lagoon and a way of life shaped by nature, faith, and community.
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
BIC auditorium
Film screenings
The Vanishing Third Pole
Travel with Charudutt Mishra across the Third Pole and explore what climate change means for its people, wildlife, and landscapes.
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
BIC auditorium
Break
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Live performance
Nyolo Tuki
Experience Nyishi folk songs and stories through the hornbill. Choreographed by Sangeeta Isvaran and performed by the women of Darlong.
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
BIC auditorium
Live performance
Kayaka (Duo)
Experience Bruce Lee Mani and MD Pallavi’s ensemble, Kayaka, as they bring 12th-century Indian poetry to life through music.
7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
BIC auditorium
Closing & gratitude
A formal vote of thanks to our distinguished speakers, partners, and guests for their invaluable presence and participation in celebrating NCF’s 30-year journey with us.
8:15 pm – 8:30 pm