Anil Kumble

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Anil Kumble is a former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian Test cricket team. He is a right-arm leg spin (legbreak googly) bowler and a right-hand batsman. He is currently the leading wicket-taker for India in both Test and One Day International matches. At present he is the third highest wicket-taker in Test cricket and one of only three bowlers to have taken more than 600 Test wickets. He is one of the 4 bowlers, alongside Richard Hadlee, Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan, and the only Indian bowler ever, to have taken 5 wickets in a Test innings more than 30 times. He is highly respected not only because of his cricketing talents but also for his unquestionable commitment to the sport. He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1995. He was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honours, by the Government of India in 2005. He is also the brand ambassador for many leading brands. He was born in Bangalore, Karnataka. His family, of Kannadiga origin, takes its name from Kumble village situated in the Kasaragod district of Kerala, close to the Karnataka border. He lives with his wife and three children.

Mark Tully

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Sir Mark Tully is a media legend, having spent 30 years with BBC of which 22 years were as Chief of Bureau, BBC, New Delhi. Born in Kolkatta and educated AT Cambridge University in England, what he cherishes most is his long association with India, which he has made his home. He is most remembered for his comprehensive, thought provoking and humane coverage of innumerable EVENTS in south Asia. In recognition of his outstanding performance, he was made an Officer of The Order of the British Empire in 1985 and was awarded the Padma Shree in 1992, a rare distinction for a foreigner in India. He was knighted in the year 2002 and in 2005, he received the Padma Bhushan. Other than his long and long successful stint at BBC, Mark Tully is also known for the several books that he has written about India - India in Slow Motion (jointly with Gillian Wright), No Full Stops in India, The Heart of India, AMRITSAR INDIRA GANDHI's LAST BATTLE,and his recent book India's Unending Journey. HE PRESENTED THE BBC television series, The Lives of Jesus, which explains the DIFFERENT INTERPRETATIONS OF Christ's HISTORICAL ROLE. His favourite themes include religion, spirituality and THE human condition but what he is most passionate about is India-its blue skies, its colours, its people and everything traditionally Indian!.

Rajiv Menon

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Rajiv Menon is a highly accomplished cinematographer and film-maker. He is well known for directing hit films and running a very successful advertising production house. He also has interests in film equipment rentals and has recently started a film school. What sets him apart is his versatility as a cinematographer, his eye for detail as a photographer and his innovativeness as a director. It is little wonder that he has had the opportunity to work with the likes of Shyam Benegal, Girish Karnad, and Mani Ratnam. Rajiv did his schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, IIT Madras campus and then specialised in cinematography. He started his career as an ad-photograher and then forayed into TV commercials before finally taking up films as a full-fledged career. His creativeness combined with his close friend A.R. Rehman's unique musical jingles created magic in the advertising world during the eighties. His film career is dotted with wide acclaim and recognition. His films Minsaara Kanavu, Kandukondain Kandukondain and more recently Guru have won awards under various categories. His recent work includes an absolutely delightful audio-visual documentary about seven great Carnatic musicians. Rajiv is currently working on his next multi-starrer, Dhun. Creative use of images, special effects, lighting and digital technology and completely new approaches to film making are all issues close to Rajiv's heart but what he is most passionate about, is his latest venture, the Mindscreen Film Institute that aims to inspire the next generation of film enthusiasts to take up the latest in cinematography and other aspects of film-making.

Anita Ratnam

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Classical dancer & Choreographer Anita Ratnam, is an internationally acclaimed contemporary dance-artiste. In her career spanning three decades, she has over 1000 performances in 18 countries to her credit. She is a multi faceted personality; apart from being a dancer, she has made significant contributions in other fields as Choreographer, Author, Arts Presenter Television Personality and Cultural Activist. She is one of India's best known trans - cultural collaborators in the field of performing arts. She regularly takes part in dance and theatre seminars in the Far East, Europe and United States. She holds a Postgraduate diploma in dance from Kalakshetra and is trained in Bharatanatyam as well as Kathakali and Mohiniattam She also has a Masters degree in Theatre and Television from the University of New Orleons, U.S.A. and is currently awaiting her Phd doctorate in Women's Studies from Mother Teresa University, Tamilnadu. Anita spent ten years as a Television Producer/ commentator in the United States with weekly shows including a weekly series on art, travel and culture in India and the highly acclaimed 'Festival of India' TV series. Anita Ratnam has received several awards and recognition for her work in the performing arts in India and abroad including Media Achievement award (1991) by National Organisation of Women in New York and Mahatma Gandhi Award for cultural harmony (1986) US. Anita is the Founder-Director of 'Arangham', a performing arts organisation, established in Chennai (Madras) in 1992, dedicated to explore, enrich and promote the performing and visual arts of India. As a cultural entrepreneur, she founded the first annual festival for contemporary dance in India THE OTHER FESTIVAL and runs the acclaimed dance portal www.narthaki.com. Anita has the innate ability to combine and present classical and contemporary forms of dance that appeal to modern and international audiences. She is passionate about Indian dance and has been very successful in promoting Indian performing arts internationally.

Shikha Sharma

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Managing Director & CEO ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited Ms Shikha Sharma is the Managing Director & CEO of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company. ICICI Prudential was amongst the first private sector companies in India to be awarded a life license in December 2000, and since its inception the company has established itself as India's leading private life insurer, offering a complete range of products to meet the varying needs of the Indian customer. Ms Sharma, completed her Masters of Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad. She began her career with ICICI, one of India's largest financial services providers, in 1980. She has been instrumental in setting up various group businesses for the company, including investment banking and retail finance.

Viswanathan Anand

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End of October 2008, the world watched a cool and calm Anand being crowned third time World Champion, beating Kramnik. Viswanathan Anand, 39, the Fastest Brain in the world and absolute World Champion, has single-handedly made Chess a popular sport in India. His characteristic lightening speed and intuitive play was first recognised when he became the first Indian Grandmaster in 1987. Anand is now the only Chess World Champion who has taken the World Championship title in three formats-Knockout(2000), Tournament(2007) and Classical Match(2008). In 2007 Anand became number one in world ranking lists after winning the Linares tournament, the first Indian and Asian to do so. The first Asian to win the World Championship(2000), he has won every classical, rapid and blind chess event in the chess circuit. Anand has received many international awards-five times Best Player of the Year in Chess Oscars, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri and Arjuna Awards and is the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. Gentleman Champion, Anand is spokesperson for children with cerebral palsy (Vidyasagar) and AIDS (Avahan, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation). His pet project is the NIIT Mind Champions Academy that aims to take chess to a million children. Fluent in German, Spanish and French, he is widely travelled and keenly follows current affairs, world business and astronomy.

Vasundhara Raje

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Smt Vasundhara Raje is the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, the first woman to hold this position. She is a born princess who learnt the basics of political intricacies from her mother late Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia. She is an Economics and Political Science graduate, with a deep interest in social work from a very young age. Smt Raje has been associated with the BJP since its Jan Sangh days and after her marriage to prince Hemant Singh in 1972, plunged headlong into politics. She held a variety of posts in the BJP and was elected to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in 1985. From 1989 onwards she won four consecutive elections to the Lok Sabha from Jhalawar, Rajasthan. She held a variety of posts in the Vajpayee cabinets, the most prominent being the Minister of State for External Affairs. In 2003, she shot to prominence by leading the BJP to its biggest victory in the state elections in Rajasthan. Infrastucture development, national security and women empowerment have always been her priorities. In 2007, she was awarded "Women Together Award", by the UNO, for efforts to assist women in self-empowerment. She is clearly a politician who is different-she sincerely believes in keeping in touch and reaching out to her people, has a mind of her own when it comes to public welfare and commands tremendous respect from her party workers and the general public. She is truly an inspirational 'role model' in the world of politics!

Hemamalini

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HemaMalini needs no introduction - she is one of India's most talented film stars, having acted in over 100 films and an accomplished peforming artiste in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Mohini Attam styles of Indian classical dance. She has choreographed several dance operas based on Indian mythology, epics and history.and taken these presentations throughout the world. She has showcased contemporary themes in many of her dance presentations. Her film career spanning three decades was puntuated by several outstanding peformances such as Basanti in the film Sholay, Seeta and Geeta in the film Seeta aur Geeta, Razia Sultan in the film of the same name, Puja in the film Baghban. She carried her 'Dream Girl' tag with stunning consistency thorughout her film career and is easily identified even today as the eternal Dream Girl of the Indian Screen. She is the recepient of 'Padma Shri'conferred on her by the Government of Iindia for her contribnution to art. She is today a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of the Indian Parliament and is discharging her parliamentary duties in an exemplary manner. She is currently involved in a number of charitable and social ventures, though she still chooses to make a few special appearences in films and continues her passion for dance. Her literary pursuits have taken her to editorial positions in a few Hindi and English magazines where she espouses social causes. Hema started her career early in life and quickly shot to fame, retaining the top slot throughout the seventies and a good part of the eighties. No actress of today can match Hema's superb classical dancing skill. Audiences were enthralled by her recent performance in Baghban clearly indicating that age has not diminished her glamour, style, and grace. The secret of her success is perhaps explained by her inner beauty-her positive attitude and her courage to live life on her own terms.

The theme for the Family track for this year's Global Conference is "Sampoorna – For the Whole Family".

Sampoorna engages you in non-technical yet informative and entertaining activities designed for the entire family. This track provides interesting interviews, panel discussions, interactive sessions, workshops, out-of-campus trips and more.

(All delegates to the conference, and any of their family members, are free to attend not only the sessions at Sampoorna, but any of the sessions making up the 6 thematic tracks, and the plenary sessions.)

FT01

Day 1, 19th December

Time: 12:15 - 12:45
Venue: IC & SR

The Five Elements - A Presentation by the Lakshmi and Saraswati Event Art
Disciples of the world renowned Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam, Lakshmi & Saraswathi have many stage shows to their credit. They are well known for their creativity and presentation and have been associated with several cultural shows for leading organizations including the World Bank. The duo have written and directed successful television serials and award winning short films and hence have a 360 degree media and entertainment background.

This is a performing arts event that explores the five elements. It links the senses and qualities that are related to each element and its significance in our daily life and in our environment. The event explores through music and dance the impact of the five elements of the world, how it is being abused, and remedial measures that can be taken to stop the ecological disaster staring us in the face.

The Presenters include:

Dr. Srinidhi Chidambaram
Srinidhi is medical degree holder with a post graduation in Public Health and Preventive Medicine. A dancer, a doctor and a home maker. Health First, an NGO that she has established reaches out to schools and targets adolescent girls and educates them about reproductive health and HIV awareness. She works with the Apollo Hospitals and is the coordinator of their initiative. Save a child's heart - SACH.

Dr. Priya Selvaraj
Daughter of the pioneer Dr. Kamala Selvaraj, Dr.Priya is a successful gynecologist with many firsts to her credit including the first frozen oocyte baby in India.

Dr. Ambika Kameswar
What makes Dr.Ambika Kameshwar unique is that she is the pioneer of Theatre for Holistic Development. As the Director of Rasa (Ramana Sunritya Aalaya Trust), she works with special children using dance as a therapy for inclusive growth.

Rohini Rau
Rohini Rau's addiction to sailing has fetched her one Asian Championship gold medal, many national titles and also made her the first Indian woman sailor to be ranked in the international chart.

Anuradha Sriram
Well versed and accomplished in singing many styles of music, she is a Gold medalist in both B.A. and M.A., in music from the Madras University. She was given a fellowship to do her Masters in World Music from Wesleyan University, Connecticut, U.S.A. While in the U.S., she learned Western Classical Opera and Jazz. She strides the two worlds of Carnatic and film music with equal aplomb.

FT02

Day 1, 19th December

Time: 12:45 - 13:30
Venue: IC & SR

In Conversation with Hemamalini
by danseuse Padmashri Meenakshi Chitaranjan.

Member of the Rajya Sabha, professional dancer, a top-notch film actress, a successful home-maker, now devoting time to charitable and social ventures, Hemamalini is a multi-faceted personality who has made a mark in various fields.

Smt. Meenakshi chittaranjan - Bio:
A dancer who mesmerises with her quiet charm, Meenakshi Chittaranjan is a recipient of the prestigious Padmashri award from the Govt of India. She is a performer in the traditional Pandanallur style of Bhrata Natyam and is well known for her classicism and traditional approach to dance. A passionate teacher , she has trained several young dancers through her school Kala Diksha.

There will be a Lucky Draw at the end of the programme.

FT03

Day 1, 19th December

Time: 14:30 - 16:15
Venue: SAC

Panel Discussion: Transform by Choice, Inspire by Example ... for a better India

In keeping with the theme of "Inspire, Innovate, Transform" we bring together a group of widely acclaimed people from various fields to provide their perspective on how they chose to transform themselves, and are inspiring others today all for a better India!.

Keynote Speaker - Vasundhara Raje (ex Chief Minister, Rajasthan)

Moderator - Vijay Amritraj (Tennis player, TV commentator)

Panelists include leading names from the fields of Industry, Art, Sports, Film and Media.

Confirmed panelists include

•	Anil Kumble, former test cricketer/ captain of Indian cricket team
•	Mark Tully, media person and writer
•	Rajiv Menon, Cinematographer and film maker
•	Anita Ratnam, Dancer, choreographer & arts presenter
•	Shikha Sharma, MD & CEO, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
There will be a Lucky Draw at the end of the programme.

FT04

Day 1, 19th December

Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Venue: To be announced

FOR the Kids

•	A carnival atmosphere for sure...
•	Designer Baloons welcome you and the man with the candy floss is not far behind...
•	The giant tumbling castle awaits you and invites you to take a giant leap...
•	The counters welcome you to win prizes by throwing the rings
•	You can take pics of yourself with the latest hot Surya with his six pack...
•	The smell of popcorn pulls you to the small amphi theatre where you can see (movies)
•	Boxing champs can try their fists at the boxing ring against a giant dumbo
•	Bullock cart ride within the campus
•	Face painting, mehendi, buying glass bangles and bindi's , flower ladies selling garlands of jasmine...
•	Face Masks and eye masks ... take them home
•	And lets see if you can dance... "So you think you can... dance"...
•	A DJ who's willing to give you a rap... or a melody...
•	Sit down to a puppet show... the story of maharajas told thru puppets...
•	The snake charmer says his snakes are not friendly... So watch out...
•	Hot bajjis maybe a better option...
•	And while you are walloping them, watch the pretty lady balance 3 pots on her head and dance on a plate...
•	Would you like to try ...
•	The potter has made tiny diyas, lets paint them and decorate them with the bindis ...
•	A tye and dye demonstration to see how the pretty designs emerge out of plain white cloth...
•	And nothing is complete without a bit of Magic...!!!!

FT05

Day 1, 19th December

Time: 10:00 - 13:30
Venue: CLT

Theatre Workshop for Kids above 12 years

(Minimum 10 and Maximum 30)

workshop attire: loose cloths, tracks, t-shirts, shorts,

Programme • Improvisations, Self exploration games • Narrative games • Acting • Tasks, Role play, Status • Voice and speech • Summing up, Questions and answers. Power games.

FT06

Day 2, 20th December

Time: 11:30 - 13:30
Venue: SAC

Viswanathan Anand plays Rapid Simultaneous Chess with delegates on 14 tables. You can face Vishy either alone or as a team. Come, play, and take a snap with the three-time World Chess Champion!

Programme outline
Felicitation to Viswanathan Anand by Prof M.S. Ananth (Director IITM)
Rapid Simultaneous Chess with Pan IITians
Informal meeting with delegates

Email us now if you are interested in challenging the Champ! You can even play as a team with other IITian delegates.

FT07

Day 2, 20th December

Time: 14:00 - 18:00
Venue: Off Campus

(Maximum 140 persons)

Introduction to South India's Culture and Heritage

Dakshina Chitra
Dakshin Chitra, situated 25 km south of Chennai at Muthukadu, is a national institution, and a living heritage center of international repute. It inspires people to new ways of looking at past heritage, and their connection to the present and future. It is a fascinating window to South India, showcasing its art, artisans, folk performers, music and crafts. The folk-bazaar, real-time museum, traditional and folk art performances, South Indian craft and architecture will engage all visitors.

To Entertain the children, Programmes like Mayilattam, Puppet Show, Juggler, Pot breaking, Tug of war are arranged.

Day 2, 20th December

Time: 14:00 - 18:00
Venue: Off Campus

Introduction to South India's Culture and Heritage

Kalakshetra ( Min 15 Max 35 persons)
Kalakshetra (literally meaning holy place of arts), is a school that trains young and talented people to become masters of art. A guided tour of this important artistic landmark with walks around the campus, a visit to the museum, Kalamkari center and the craft center, will prove to be a fascinating experience. Watch a live dance demonstration, join in a rich tribute to Rukmani Devi, the founder of Kalakshetra, and enjoy a relaxed time here. A lecture demonstration on Navarasa - the nine emotions or expressions of life, has also been planned.

Day 2, 20th December

Time: 14:00 - 17:00
Venue: Off Campus

Go Karting
(Min 25 Max 70 persons)

For the Speed Kings and Queens we will take you over to the Cart Track nearby and you can experience the thrill of racing one another as you whiz around the circuit.

FT08

Day 3, 21st December

Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Venue: Off Campus

Shop Till You Drop

Destination T. Nagar (special discounts arranged in a few shops) (Min 10 Max 35 persons)

•	Nalli 100
•	Kumarans
•	Pothys
•	Chennai Silks
•	Khazana Jewellers
•	RMKV
•	Saravana Stores
•	Lalitha Jewellery
•	GRT Jewellers
•	RasVihar-Jewellery Designer Ahalya will interact with IITians in her exclusive atelier (Min 20 Max 35 persons)

Most Important!

Send your request
The visits to Dakshina Chitra and Kalakshetra are dependent on the number of participants showing interest. At the same time, the number of people we can accommodate for these visits is also limited.

Please email your request as soon as possible.

Day Care for Children
While you take time off to relax and dabble in the extra-ordinary, a child care facility will be made available at Tech Kids at the IIT Campus to take care of your little ones (6 months - 12 years). Well trained and friendly experts will keep them occupied with art, music, dance, story-telling and games.

Make sure you send us your bookings two weeks prior to the event, mentioning the child's name, age, interests, and any special requirements.

Participation
We find that quite a few amongst us are good in our own fields. In case you would like to show case your products/ services/ ideas, please let us know right away. We are hiring one stall at the PanIIT 2008 exhibition, and a limited number of displays can be accommodated here.