Republic Day

Republic Day 2019: This is how the parade has evolved over the years

Republic Day 2019: This is how the parade has evolved over the years

January 26, 2019

Every year India's Republic Day celebrations have been a national window to the country's multifarious culture. While the presence of a foreign dignitary as the chief guest and tableaux remain constant, the parade sees different themes every year, showcasing our country's advance...

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The grand spectacle of Republic Day rehearsals in Delhi

The grand spectacle of Republic Day rehearsals in Delhi

January 25, 2019

Every year Republic Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor on January 26. The grand parade rehearsals are held in the heart of the national capital, New Delhi.

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Hind Rattan Award honours NRIs for their contributions

Hind Rattan Award honours NRIs for their contributions

January 31, 2017

The 36th International Congress of Non Resident Indians (NRIs) recently hosted a mega event in New Delhi generating global partnerships by inviting highly accomplished NRIs from various parts of the world. On the occasion, ‘Hind Rattan Award’ was conferred on NRIs by the NRI ...

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Namasté France festival to have a grand launch in Paris

Namasté France festival to have a grand launch in Paris

September 15, 2016

A cultural festival showcasing a multitude of Indian art forms will take place in France under the banner of ‘Namasté France’. Starting 15th September 2016, the festival will take off in Paris and following a 75-day itinerary, will travel to ten other cities in France and f...

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La start-up française FranceCol gagne le concours Creative Next India

La start-up française FranceCol gagne le concours Creative Next India

July 21, 2016

La start-up française FranceCol a remporté le concours « Creative Next India». Cette initiative, inaugurée par le président français François Hollande lors de sa visite en Inde en janvier dernier, est organisée par l’Ambassade de France en Inde et par Business France I...

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L’ancien président français en Inde

L’ancien président français en Inde

April 12, 2016

L’ancien président français Nicolas Sarkozy sera en Inde, à New-Delhi, le 13 avril, où il s’entretiendra avec le Premier ministre indien Narendra Modi, après leur première rencontre à Paris en avril 2015. Il est perçu comme plutôt favorable aux entreprises par le...

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Former French president in India

Former French president in India

April 12, 2016

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will visit India on April 13 and meet with the Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi, after their first encounter in Paris in April 2015. He is perceived as rather pro-business amongst Indian decision makers and is also surrounded, in the gen...

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Energie solaire au Rajasthan

Energie solaire au Rajasthan

February 15, 2016

Le géant français de l’énergie Engie (ex-GDF Suez) a remporté des projets pour le développement d’unités d’énergie solaire en Inde pour un total de 140 MW (mégawatts) installés: deux implantations de 70 MW chacune, dans l’Etat indien du Rajasthan (Nor...

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Solar energy in Rajasthan

Solar energy in Rajasthan

February 10, 2016

French energy giant Engie (ex-GDF Suez) has won 140 MW (Megawatts) solar energy projects: two units of 70MW each, in two sites in the Indian State of Rajasthan (North). The French group has offered, through its subsidiary SolaireDirect, INR 4.35/kWh (kilowatt-hour) for this tende...

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Hollande’s Visit to India

Hollande’s Visit to India

January 26, 2016

India’s Republic Day celebrations marked the end of French President Francois Hollande’s visit to India, where he was also the guest of honour. The French troops that marched in the parade added glamour to the customary parade and celebrations. As the capital woke up on Janua...

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Hollande’s Visit to India

Hollande’s Visit to India

January 26, 2016

At the much-awaited press conference, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande signed a number of Memorandums of Understanding on the purchase of 36 Rafale combat jets and areas such as transport, education and space. Some of the halls of the Hyd...

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French president in India

French president in India

January 24, 2016

Focusing on the visit of French president Francois Hollande in India, French ambassador to India, Francois Richier, at his residence in New Delhi briefed about the key agendas such as terrorism and Rafale deal. Rafale deal, International Solar Alliance and terrorism are some of t...

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