The Embassy of Switzerland and Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) are organising a conference on Innovative Partnership Models of Research for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The event brings together experts and stakeholders from diverse fields to explore collaborative approaches that address the unique challenges posed by NTDs.
Friday, 04.03.2016
Tuesday, 22.03.2016
Exhibition ; Movie
After the successful tour of Chandigarh and New Delhi and Ahmedabad, this highly appreciated exhibition - 'Le Corbusier - Mastering The Image' opens in Mumbai on 4th March 2016.
Location: The Nehru Science Centre, Dr. E.Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai
The Embassy of Switzerland in India presents talks by Prof. Dr. Solange Ghernaouti, Swiss Cybersecurity Advisory & Research Group and Faculty of Business & Economics of the University of Lausanne at leading think tanks and research institutions in New Delhi.
On the occasion of the India Art Fair, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Indian and Bhutan, Dr. Linus von Castelmur, and his spouse, Madam Françoise Gardies, are hosting a late-night party at the Swiss Residence on Friday, January 29, 2016.
Location: Embassy of Switzerland, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Friday, 18.12.2015
Monday, 04.01.2016
Exhibition ; Movie
On the occasion of the Year of Swiss Innovation in India and on the 50th death anniversary of Le Corbusier, the Embassy of Switzerland in India and the ATMA, after the successful tour of Chandigarh and New Delhi, present the exhibition 'Le Corbusier – Mastering the Image' in Ahmedabad.
Location: Mill Owner’s Building Ashram Road, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad
Presenting a choreographed contemporary dance performance based on the principles of QUANTUM PHYSICS ¦ Developed and choreographed by Gilles Jobin at CERN
On the occasion of the Year of Swiss Innovation in India, the Embassy of Switzerland is partnering with Roche, Novartis and Interpharma in organizing a public symposium and panel discussion on innovation and intellectual property in the health sector. The aim of this interactive session is to foster a dialogue between public health experts, intellectual property rights specialists and representatives of health-related industries on how to sustainably provide access to new health innovations in India.
Location: Multipurpose Hall, India International Centre, 40 Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi
On the occasion of the Year of Swiss Innovation in India and of the 50th death anniversary of Le Corbusier, the Embassy of Switzerland in India presents the exhibition 'Le Corbusier – Mastering the Image.' With more than 150 photographs, the exhibition documents life and works of Le Corbusier. It is as well the photographic representation of his architectural achievements, thoughts and visions. It showcases the modernity of Le Corbusier and his fascination for new ideas and technologies. Six contemporary photographers -including two from India- portray the influence of Le Corbusier using approaches lying between the artistic and the documentary.
Location: Embassy of Switzerland, Naya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Book release and lectureThe journey continues from Le Corbusier’s Chandigarh to future smart habitat…Panelists: William J R Curtis (UK), Rahul Mehrotra, architect (India), moderated by Prof. Alfredo Brillembourg, Chair of Architecture and Urban design, Federal Institute of Technolgy (ETHZ - Switzerland)Time: 06.00 pm onwardsEntry open; for registration and e-invite write to ndh.vents@eda.admin.ch; Kindly furnish a photo ID at the entry of the Embassy.
On the occasion of the Year of Swiss Innovation in India and on the 50th death anniversary of Le Corbusier, the Embassy presents the exhibition “Le Corbusier – Mastering the image” the Embassy of Switzerland in India and the Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi present the exhibition Le Corbusier – Mastering the Image. The exhibition documents how the modern man Le Corbusier was all along his life. It shows his fascination for new ideas and challenges and for the technical and mechanical discoveries of his time. It is as well the photographic representation of his architectural achievements, thoughts and visions.Presented in Chandigarh by the Embassy of Switzerland in India in collaboration with the Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi.
Location: Chandigarh: Government Museum and Art Gallery Sec. 10
Thursday, 24.09.2015
Saturday, 26.09.2015
Literature
The European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) group in Delhi will organize a day of European languages at the DLF Cyber Hub in Gurgaon. The day will showcase Europe’s multilingualism. Several fun language learning activities are planned with presence of country stalls, quiz, students’ music groups, author readings, and express foreign language classes. Switzerland will participate at this event to promote the multilingual aspects of Switzerland and, in particular, the Swiss-Italian language, its literature and culture. The Embassy and Pro Helvetia Swiss Arts Council have therefore invited the Swiss Italian poet Mr. Andrea Bianchetti. Gaurav Monga, a teacher of German as foreign language and a young author, will further conduct walks while reading Robert Walser’s writing. Robert Walser is a Swiss German author of the 19th century. These “Robert Walser walks” will be followed by creative writing workshops. Other organizing partners of the European day of languages are the Italian Cultural Centre, the Goethe Institut Max Mueller Bhavan, the Spanish Cultural Centre, the British Council, the Alliance Française, and other EUNIC members such as Poland, Hungary, Austria, and Portugal.
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Entry open to allFor more information contact: +91 22 24965798/ 24930522 or visit www.galleryartnsoul.comAbout the artist: Ursula Altenbach is a Swiss National and currently living in Mumbai.
To mark 100 years of the Consulate General of Switzerland in Mumbai and 75 years of the Swiss Business Hub India, a Swiss Food festival is being organized in Mumbai. This festival is in partnership with the Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai and the Bellevue Palace Hotel, Berne. Entry details: The Shamiana, Taj Mahal Hotel, Apollo Bunder I Please reserve in advance for lunch/dinner (022-6665 3366).