I had a fantastic couple of days in Chennai last week meeting companies, investors, stakeholders and a round table hosted for us by British Deputy High Commissioner Oliver Ballhatchet MBE UKinChennai 🇬🇧🇮🇳

Happy Pongal everyone!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The Wales Over 60s team are competing right now in the Cricket World Cup in India 🇮🇳 Today, not only did they win on the field 🏏 they showed Chennai what Wales is all about with a heartfelt rendition of ‘Yma o Hyd,’ ‘Calon Lân’ and the Welsh National Anthem #WalesInIndia

Less than 24 hours to go before the first ballot of the 2024 🇮🇳 Young Professionals Scheme closes! The scheme was launched yesterday at Chennai’s iconic Anna University by Alex Ellis Check out: gov.uk/guidance/india…and apply now! #IndiaYoungProfessionalsScheme

Throwback to last week, when we celebrated His Majesty The King’s birthday #KBP2024 and thanked friends, old and new who help 🇬🇧 🇮🇳 partnership grow from strength to strength (1/2).

On the sidelines, we also furthered the climate ties between 🇬🇧 & 🇮🇳 under the Accelerating Smart Power and Renewable Energy Programme on Green Hydrogen with our special guests from Government of Tamil Nadu (2/2).

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENGLAND IN A WORLD CUP FINAL 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Best of luck to England Over 60s Cricket tomorrow who play Australia for the World Cup in Chennai 💪

Our favourite night of the year, celebrating His Majesty The King 👑 was also an opportunity to celebrate some #GREAT 🇬🇧 & 🇮🇳 partnerships in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Thanks to friends, partners and sponsors who made this possible. A 🎞️ on the event 👇#KBP2024

Congratulations India.

It was great to be in #Chennai delivering our GREAT Tourism Roadshows with support from Oliver Ballhatchet MBE and his team UKinChennai 🇬🇧🇮🇳 , the enthusiasm from our trade partners was commendable! VisitBritain Biz GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland Campaign

The Deputy High Commissioner Oliver Ballhatchet MBE is caught in a 'spin' with the IPL fever! 🌟🔥 He is all ready to 'bat' for our lions, the Chennai Super Kings against Gujarat Titans today! 🦁💛 #Yellove #CSKvGT #WhistlePodu #IPL2024

A lovely film about a magical event.

அனைவருக்கும் இனிய தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு நல்வாழ்த்துகள்! இந்த இனிய நாளில் பிற மொழிகளை தாய் மொழியாக கொண்ட சிலரின் ‘ழ’ கர உச்சரிப்பை டெஸ்ட் செய்து ஒரு ஜாலி வீடியோ :) Happy Tamil Year’s day to all our friends celebrating today.

Thrilled to see The Earthshot Prize finalist VINISHA UMASHANKAR 🌴 (Indian/Tamilian) 🌴 from Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, take on the role of UNICEF India Youth Advocate! 🌟 Here's to her leading the charge for positive change and inspiring a new generation of climate champions! 🌍👏 #LivingBridge

This is great news. 🇬🇧 🇮🇳

Metro-bound to the airport after a high-speed day with the team!🚇✈️நன்றி Lindy Cameron. Look forward to your next stop on the Chennai Express!

It’s Madras Month, International Youth Day, and National Library Day all rolled into one! We’re buzzing with excitement and decided to celebrate the global youth icons from our city who are making waves in sports, music, and STEM. Check this 🧵to hear what they have got to say:

🚀✨ Dive into the rapid-fire fun with Srini Swaminathan as he spills the tea on his Chevening journey in London with DHM @shalinimed. Kick start your own journey here: chevening.org 🌟🎓 #CheveningConnect

For #MadrasDay, DHC Christina Scott went on an enthralling journey through Mylapore, a vibrant neighbourhood rich in tradition and cultural treasures. Historian Sriram V shared stories of how diverse faiths have coexisted harmoniously and shaped its unique tapestry. 🕉️☪️✝️

Great session with Chennai's product tech companies at the UKinChennai 🇬🇧🇮🇳 on why London is ideal for tech & understanding what companies need when entering the UK market. Thanks to Oliver Ballhatchet MBE for hosting us, @prodwrks, & the collaborative DBT team for making it a success Hemin Bharucha