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- Last date for uploading your application for admission in Undergraduate/Postgraduate/Ph.D courses at Indian Universities/Institutes, with ICCR Scholarships under the Cultural Exchange Programme / Education Exchange Programme ,has now been extended till 30 May 2021. Visit www.a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/ for guidelines, eligibility criteria and application details.
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Enjoy watching the winning entries of the International Video Blogging contest organised by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) as part of its 71st Foundation Day (9th April) on the theme 'My impressions of India' or 'What India means to me' exclusively for foreign nationals who had studied in India.
1. Ms. Mudhoo Amnah Umme Tasneem de Mauricio (1st Prize) - https://drive.google.com/…/1Rbf4mITUTEydBDFc-ooSaYYVr…/view…
2. Mr. Ulises Jose Farias Yeguez de Venezuela (2nd Prize) - https://drive.google.com/…/1pekOQgQ3IHqlv39sSQ-uUNKcC…/view…
3. Ms. Farzana Amiri de Afganistán (3rd Prize) - https://drive.google.com/…/1NAWcTo8edPaChBgvEfDQWLzSV…/view…
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Learn Sanskrit, a classical Indian language, in easy and fun way through world’s first Gamified Sanskrit learning App, ‘Little Guru’.
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has collaborated with GamappSportswizz Technologies to develop the App which uses gaming techniques, AI and advanced user interface and which will cater to all age groups. To be launched globally on 9th April 2021.
- Pariksha Pe Charcha (Discussion on Exams), the unique interactive annual programme where PM Modi interacts with high school students, teachers and parents to talk about the best ways to deal with school examinations, is being held virtually on Wednesday, 7th April 2021 at 09:30 hrs (Chile Time). Watch live on Indian TV channels / digital media including at http://education.gov.in and www.youtube.com/MyGovIndia
- NOW AVAILABLE - the opportunity to study in Undergraduate/Postgraduate/Ph.D courses at Indian Universities/Institutes with ICCR Scholarships under the Cultural Exchange Programme / Education Exchange Programme. Visit www.a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/ for guidelines, eligibility criteria and application details. Last date for uploading your application is 30 April 2021.
- Great opportunity to study Indian Classical Music, Dance, Painting, Sculpture, Languages and other aspects of Indian culture with ICCR Scholarships. Visit www.a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/ for guidelines, eligibility criteria and application details. Last date for uploading your application is 30 April 2021.
- Government of India has integrated a new portal ‘PRABHASS (Pravasi Bharatiya Academic and Scientific Sampark) which is an interactive digital platform accessible to Indian as well as Diaspora Science and Technology (S&T) experts for networking, collaborating and browsing through scientific profiles. Logo and link given in banner below.
- Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) research scholarships for foreign musicians / artists / students over 35 years old, with proven knowledge in the field of music and at least 10 years practical / research experience . Check out ′′ Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Scholarship ′′ and ′′ Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Scholarship ′′ at https://www.iccr.gov.in/e-book.
- Participate in the Asia Economic Dialogue, the flagship geoeconomics conference of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs from 26 to 28 February 2021. Preregistration required at https://vconfex.com/site/asia-economic-dialogue-2021/808
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India’s position on climate change
The Foreign Secretary (Director General) of the Ministry of External Affairs of India has issued a policy statement on India’s position on climate change, which can be accessed at https://news.trust.org/item/20210121095650-7f4b9 (English) & https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hVI4eCKGWAGgSqvTEVCmeK4OQ3BE9NAxJ8J1poPUKSM/edit?usp=sharing (Spanish translation).
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The Hon’ble President of India on the eve of India’s 72nd Republic Day
https://bit.ly/3iIuDYR (English)
https://bit.ly/3oceV9z (Hindi) - Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations will be held virtually on 9th January 2021. Prime Minister will address the Inaugural Session in the morning and Rashrapati ji will deliver the Valedictory Address in the evening. In between, two sessions will be held on ‘Role of Diaspora in Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Facing post-COVID Challenges’... read more
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The virtual Global Technology Summit 2020 with the theme ‘The Geopolitics of Technology’ will be held on 14-18 December 2020. Participate in an international, immersive, and in-depth global conversation with industry experts, scholars, and policymakers as they discuss 5 comprehensive sub-themes on how technology affects geopolitics, data, digital payments, financial inclusion, and healthcare. Register at http://carnegieindia.org/GTS2020.
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As part of our #virtual #GlobalTechSummit, join us on December 14, 2020 for #KnowledgeTransfer workshops on subjects such as effects of decoupling, future of open-source architectures, fintech & cybersecurity, future of vaccine research, & data privacy.
Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvmjx9gj5sTopYJAtUBOnYQn9Dcc9LsChUNFH7XFL298SOpg/viewform
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WANT TO WIN AN ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP TO INDIA?
If you are resident in Chile and between 18 to 35 years of age, you are eligible to participate in the Third Bharat Ko Janiye (Know India) Quiz and win this prize.
Go to www.bharatkojaniye.in when registration opens on 30 September 2020 to register, participate and win.
There is no software glitch but form is open on web so crawlers are able to add information to public fields as spam , even though we added google recaptcha.
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The virtual First World Solar Technology Summit is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 from 16.30 – 21.30 hrs (Indian Standard Time). Relevant details of the event are available at https://www.isolaralliance.
org/ . If you are interested, register at https://registrations.ficci.com/isa-wsts2020/index.html for regular updates. - Read President of India’s speech on the occasion of 74th Independence Day of India at https://presidentofindia.nic.
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Press Release on Prime Minister Modi’s speech at India Ideas Summit 2020 organized by the US-India Business Council (USIBC) https://mea.gov.in/press-releases. htm?dtl/32844/PM_delivers_keynote_address_at_India_Ideas_Summit and text of the speech https://mea.gov.in/Speeches-Statements.htm?dtl/32841/PMs_address_at_India_Ideas_Summit_2020
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Prime Minister Modi’s Address in ECOSOC on the Commemoration of UN’s 75th Anniversary .
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Great opportunity to study courses related to Yoga, Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy in Indian universities/institutes/colleges
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The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is offering scholarships for foreign students for Post Graduate and Under Graduate courses in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy, B.Sc in Yoga, BA Yoga Shastra, Ph.D in Yoga and Ph.D in Ayurveda. The applicants are advised to apply for the above courses through ICCR’s A2A portal – http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/. The last date for uploading the application on the portal is 31 July 2020. Guidelines, Eligibility Criteria & Financial Terms and Conditions for AYUSH Scholarship Scheme are at http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/assets/site/docs/applicant_guidelines_beforefilling.pdf.
- External Affairs Minister's message on Passport Seva Divas 2020
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PM to address launching of auction of 41 Coal Mines for commercial mining
On 18 June 2020, 1100 hrs (IST), the Government of India will auction 41 Coal Mines, marking the beginning of the opening of the Indian Coal Sector for commercial mining. The event, specially Prime Minister’s address regarding his vision for the mining sector, will be broadcast live on Ministry’s Facebook page at https://www.mea.gov.in/mea-on-facebook.htm. Read more at https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1630919
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Press release on phone call between EAM and Foreign Minister of China
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PM’s remarks on the situation in India-China border areas (English translation)
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PM’s remarks on the situation in India-China border areas
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India and the World after Covid-19
A Global Essay Writing Competition ORGANISED BY FICCI & ICCR FOR INDIAN NATIONALS OR PERSONS OF INDIAN ORIGIN SUBMIT A 3000-WORD ESSAY IN ENGLISH ON THE ABOVE TOPIC AT kv.vidya@ficci.com BEFORE 15 JULY 2020 TO WIN FIRST PRIZE is a 3-day, all-expense-paid trip to India Pavilion at the World Expo in Dubai
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More attractive prizes RULES can be seen at http://ficci.in/events-page.asp?evid=24894
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My Life My Yoga’ Video Blogging Competition
To participate, go to https://innovate.mygov.in/my-life-my-yoga/. Read the terms and conditions carefully, and then record and upload a 3-minute video of you doing Yoga, for the chance to win cash prizes totaling to Rs.1,75,000/-. The competition is open to everyone across the world. Last date is 21 June 2020.
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Foreign Envoys after visit to Jammu & Kashmir – 13 February 2020
H.E. Mr. Hans Dannenberg Castellanos, Ambassador of Dominican Republic and Dean of Diplomatic Corps.
"Today we had very good meetings with chief justice of J&K HC, Chief Secretary & LG. All three of them were very thorough in explaining to us the road map on how things would progress."
H.E. Mr. F Salas Lotfe, Ambassador of Mexico to India
"We've got a full picture of what's happening here. It seems normalcy is returning"
- India with the support of its neighbouring countries is hosting the 36th International Geological Congress (IGC) 02-08 March, 2020 at the India Exposition Mart Ltd, Greater Noida, India. The objective of the event is to provide a platform where the global geo-science community will come together to explore opportunities for scientific collaboration, networking, capacity building, showcase their scientific findings and present new business opportunities in the mining and metal sectors. More information including registration details are available at www.36igc.org
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Extension granted till June 2020 for mandatory OCI card renewal.
- Visiting India? Worried about problems when passing through customs? Download a mobile application - Atithi@Indian Customs - on your mobile to get relevant information and make advance customs and currency declarations which will save your time on arrival.
- Joint Statement on the Reform of the Multilateral System issued by IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa) Foreign Ministers on the margins of 74th UNGA, on 26 September 2019.
- You are invited to participate in e-Auction of Mementos presented to the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. Details are at https://pmmementos.gov.in/portal
- The Registration of Marriage of Non-Resident Indian Bill, 2019A Bill on Registration of NRI marriages introduced in Parliament on 11 February 2019 by Hon’ble External Affairs Minister. For more information go to Press Release here.
- For those travelling to India on E-visas issued online, it is important that you carry with you the specific passport mentioned in the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) issued by the Government of India.
- Overseas electors may go to http://ecisveep.nic.in/voters/overseas-voters/ & www.nvsp.in to get relevant information
- In preparation for the 2019 general elections, all voters are asked to pledge – We, the citizens of India, having abiding faith in democracy, hereby pledge to uphold the democratic traditions of our country and the dignity of free, fair and peaceful elections, and to vote in every election fearlessly and without being influenced by considerations of religion, race, caste, community, language or any inducement
- Invitation for Flag-hoisting ceremony on 26 January 2019 at the Embassy. Read notice here
- PM Modi invites Indian Diaspora to Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2019. Read his invitation letter here
- Announcing the 30th International Yoga Festival, from March 01 to 07 2019, organized in Rishikesh by the Parmarth Niketan Ashram in partnership with the Government of India. For more details, visit www.InternationalYogaFestival.org
- Celebrate National Unity Day in memory of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Those wishing to contribute to Kerala relief efforts are hereby informed that donations can be sent to Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund, Account No.67319948232, IFSC Code: SBIN0070028, City Branch, State Bank of India, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (India) by direct bank transfer. Cheques or demand drafts should be sent to the Principal Secretary (Finance), Treasurer, Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund, Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram – 695001, Kerala India
- This is to inform you that a ‘Shri Kedarnath Charitable Trust’ has been set up by the Uttarakhand Government to receive funding for the ongoing reconstruction of the Shri Kedarnath Dham. For more details, please visit http://shrikedarnathcharitabletrust.uk.gov.in or contact Shri V.S. Chauhan, Joint Director, Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand; Mobile No.+ 91 9412998506
- Participate in the Bharat Ko Janiye (Know India) quiz and win a free trip to India! Visit www.bharatkojaniye.in for more details
- Block the date for Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (Overseas Indians Day) 2019 on 21-23 January 2019 in Varanasi
- Chilean nationals are now able to visit certain islands in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar islands without the need to obtain a Restricted Area Permit.
- Yoga with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- All Persons of Indian Origin are requested to apply for OCI cards at the earliest possible.
- Participate in the Bharat Ko Janiye quiz and win a free trip to India! Visit www.bharatkojaniye.in for more details
- Block the date for Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2019 on 21-23 January 2019
