Book release: “Le Corbusier: Ideas and Forms” by William J.R. Curtis, architecture historian

Tuesday, 13.10.2015 – Tuesday, 13.10.2015
Lecture

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.

Location: Embassy of Switzerland, New Delhi

Exhibition: Le Corbusier – Mastering the Image

Saturday, 10.10.2015 – Saturday, 24.10.2015
Exhibition

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

European day of languages

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.

Location: New Delhi and Gurgaon

Out of India: Magic after all- Exhibition by Ursula Altenbach

Thursday, 10.09.2015 – Sunday, 13.09.2015
Exhibition

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.

Location: Gallery Art & Soul, 1 Madhuli, Shivsagar Estate, Worli, Mumbai

Swiss food festival

Saturday, 18.07.2015 – Sunday, 26.07.2015

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).

Location: The Shamiana, Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai

Swiss University Alumni Meet 2015

Wednesday, 08.07.2015 – Wednesday, 08.07.2015

Embassy of Switzerland in India and swissnex India invite alumni members of Swiss Universities to join in an evening of interacting and building relations with the Swiss network in India. Time: 1900 hrsEntry by invite only; to register please write to indraneel.ghose@eda.admin.ch

Location: Embassy of Switzerland, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

Scientific Exchange Workshop on Vulnerability, Risks and Hazards & Adaptation: Indian Himalayan Region

Thursday, 02.07.2015 – Friday, 03.07.2015
Conference

The workshop aims at knowledge sharing and exchange of ideas and experiences among stakeholders related to vulnerability, hazards and risk assessment in the Himalayas and prioritizing adaptation actions. It will act as tool to develop a common and shared idea of the demands and needs in the field of climate change adaptation in Hindu Kush Himalaya region. Further, it is envisaged that the workshop will facilitate and lead to the development and planning of collaborative research activities and assessments.

Location: New Delhi

Swiss Vocational Education Training day

Friday, 05.06.2015 – Friday, 05.06.2015
Conference

The Swiss VET Initiative India (SVETII) was launched as a pilot project on the occasion of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Indo-Swiss bilateral friendship treaty in 2008. It started as a public-private initiative by the Swiss-Indian Chamber of Commerce and VET partners such as the Swiss Engineering, Electrical and Metalworking Industry Association (Swissmem), the Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (SFIVET), the Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET) and four Swiss companies in India. The initiative reflected a specific demand of Swiss companies in India for qualified workers as well as Switzerland’s interest in positioning its vocational education and training (VET) system internationally. It aimed at transferring elements which were identified as being of systemic relevance to the Swiss vocational education and training system to India. Considered as a success, the pilot project has by now been implemented by a dozen of enterprises. In order to scale up the project it is proposed to present the initiative to a wider audience of stakeholders and potential partners.

Location: New Delhi

Festival del Film Locarno 2014-Delhi 2015

Sunday, 29.03.2015 – Monday, 30.03.2015
Movie

Inauguration on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 7.30 pmIn a rare treat for movie buffs and audiences in Delhi, the Embassy of Switzerland in India, along with the Goethe Institute Max Mueller Bhavan, the Italian Cultural Institute and the Spanish Cultural Institute present a film festival featuring some of the best films from Locarno, Berlin, Rome and St. Sebastian. The package will consist of three long films and five short films from each festival. A section of the films will be shown at the end of March, and section will be shown in April. Time: daily between 6.30 pm and 10.00 pm

Location: Stein auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi

Berlin. Locarno. Rome. Valladolid - Film festivals from Europe - Delhi

Saturday, 28.03.2015 – Tuesday, 14.04.2015
Movie

In a rare treat to movie buffs and audiences, the Embassy of Switzerland in India, Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, the Italian Embassy Cultural Institute and the Instituto Cervantes present for the first time a selection of films from Berlinale, Festival del Film Locarno, Rome Independent Film Festival (RIFF) and SEMINICI (Valladolid). Screenings in collaboration with the Habitat Film Club

Location: Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi

Swiss films at Francophonie 2015, Mumbai

Monday, 23.03.2015 – Saturday, 28.03.2015
Movie

Swiss films Recycling Lily by Pierre Monnard and Tableau Noir by Yves Yersin will be screened in Mumbai as part of Francophonie 2015. The event is open to public.

Location: Alliance Française de Bombay, Theosophy Hall, 40 New Marine Lines, Mumbai – 400 020

Open Buildings/Open Villages: Lecture by Dr. Alfredo Brillembourg

Tuesday, 17.03.2015 – Tuesday, 17.03.2015
Lecture

Location: Studio X, Kitab Mahal, 4th fl., 192 D.N. Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001