French is a global language, spoken by 30 crore people on 5 continents. I was honoured to speak at the launch of 🇫🇷language course for MPs, MLAs & officials by Hon'ble LS Speaker, Shri Om Birla - a concrete step to deepen ties b/w our parliaments and our people.

Simone de Beauvoir referred to women as the Second Sex because they always seemed to be defined in relation to men. She has had a considerable influence on feminist theory and gender studies around the world. Date: 30th June 2021 Registration: ifindia.in/equality/simon…

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#BastilleDay | French companies are committed to India’s economic potential and Make in India opportunities. For decades they have been investing, inventing and producing here. Do you know the number of French companies present in India and their employees?

This year, the Alliance Française network in India is participating in a worldwide contest in which the Alliance students of AF from different countries will face each other by answering questions about French culture: forms.gle/wmbmWhDbobYBv9…

#BastilleDay | This year marked a major milestone in the #Jaitapur nuclear power plant project, where France and India work together to secure access to safe, reliable, competitive & sustainable energy and create 1000s of local jobs.

#BastilleDay | Watch this look-back video on the wide-ranging activities, including solidarity against Covid, of the 🇫🇷Consulate in Pondicherry and Chennai since Mme Lise Talbot Barré Consulate General of France in Pondicherry took office as Consul General in September 2020. youtu.be/H1XQAoAnV0c

Dépôts de gerbes au Monument aux morts de Pondichéry en présence de Lise Talbot Barré, Consule générale de France à Pondichéry et Chennai, du représentant des autorités indiennes et du Conseiller Asie Océanie à l´assemblée des Français de l´étranger.

At the entrance of the French Embassy in Delhi stands the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. From 1789 to 1948 and today, the same ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. Happy #BastilleDay

How does one define #Transman? What are the societal expectations? In our 7th #podcast we talk about a Transman’s Journey to oneself, a topic that has often not received the attention it should. #ActForEqual

#IndiaAt75 | In the last 7 decades, India has never bowed to adversity & always kept moving forward, inclusively. France fully shares this spirit. As India enters its 75th year of #Independence, I extend my best wishes to all our Indian friends! #VasudhaivaKutumbakam

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हिंदी दिवस के अवसर पर सभी हिंदी भाषियों को बधाई। India is a land of diverse and beautiful languages: I encourage our diplomats posted across the country to try to learn the local languages to better understand India.

Join us to be a part of the 6th edition of Gout de France / Good France, an international #festival to celebrate French gastronomy, organized in India by the French Embassy in India, #IFCCI, Atout France & Business France Register at [email protected]

We will never stress enough the role Indians played in the promotion of French language in 🇮🇳. In the 19th century, they lobbied for the teaching of French. Today’s President of AF Bombay writes poetry in French! Thank you Nadir B. Godrej for being such a champion of 🇫🇷 culture.

The global French gastronomy event #GoodFrance starts today! From 14 to 22 October you can sample French cuisine across India in #NewDelhi #Mumbai #Kolkata #Bangalore #Pondicherry #Hyderabad & more. Check your city's participating restaurants: in.ambafrance.org/Gout-de-Good-F…

Ambition India 2021, the largest Indo-French business event kicks off in 2 days! Hundreds of 🇫🇷 & 🇮🇳 businesses will connect to forge new partnerships in the two countries’ priority sectors. Read more & register➜ bit.ly/3Gt5Va6 @BF_India Indo-French Chamber Jawed Ashraf

#BonjourIndia is back with its 4th edition! Spanning over 3 months, offering exciting activities illustrating the social, artistic & cultural heritage of France and India. ifindia.in/bonjour-india/

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#BonjourIndia festival is in full swing! Thousands of people are participating in 140 events across 19 cities. Join us in your city! Visit: ifindia.in/bonjour-india/…