India International Center
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The India International Center is a well known non official organization situated in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1958, and inaugurated in 1968. It is a unique establishment in that it serves as a meeting place for the various cultural and intellectual offerings the city has to offer, while maintaining its non-official character, non-aligned motivations and remains uncommitted to any particular form of governmental, political, economic or religious affiliation.
According to its official blurb, the center is alluded to as 'Triveni', which in Sanskrit means Convergence - which provides three activity streams -
- The Intellectual Stream - which is supported with the organization of seminars, symposia, meetings, discussions, and a well stocked library that also helps publish papers
- The Cultural Stream - through events like dance recitals, film screenings, and drama.
- The Social Stream - through its hostel and catering facilities which brings together people in a pleasant setting
The center operates on grants from the Rockefeller Foundation, and universities that have become members of the IIC foundation. An early interest taken by a past president of India, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan saw the government of India take an active interest in its activities as well.
[edit] External Links
- India International Center Official Homepage
