Shimla, Oct. 12 -- The five-day Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) at Rashtrapati Niwas in Shimla are bringing together art, history, literature, culture and academic scholarship, drawing scholars, artists, researchers and members of the public to explore India's rich intellectual and cultural heritage.

The celebrations, being held from October 11 to 15 as part of the institute's Diamond Jubilee year, entered their second day on Monday, featuring an art exhibition, a book fair, book releases and lectures on diverse academic and cultural themes.

The programme seeks to connect the institute's academic work with wider public engagement while highlighting Indian philosophical traditions, the Bharat...