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Bhubaneswar: Indo-German cooperation to reduce carbon footprint

As Orissadiary.com reports, the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUDD), the Government of Odisha and the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), in cooperation with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), are jointly creating a Low-Carbon Mobility Plan (LCMP) for the city of Bhubaneswar, to develop and monitor its urban transport sector. This measure has become necessary as the rapidly growing capital of the state of Odisha … Continue reading Bhubaneswar: Indo-German cooperation to reduce carbon footprint

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Get ready for Oktoberfest season!

More than a “beer-festival” The legendary Oktoberfest in Munich is the world’s largest “Volksfest”, a term often translated to “beer-festival” – although it is much more than that. A Volksfest (litteraly “people’s festival”) is a large event which usually combines a beer- or wine festival and a travelling funfair. Attractions may include amusement rides, games of chance and skill, and food and merchandise vendors. [Wikipedia] … Continue reading Get ready for Oktoberfest season!

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German luxury brand expands to India

In her column for CNBCTV18, journalist Deepali Nandwani explores the world of Europe’s largest manufacturer of silver cutlery, Robbe & Berking, and their gateway to India, SR Artefacts. Thanks to the recent partnership with the Indian luxury silverware brand and in view of their exclusive showroom in Mumbai – where clients drop in only by appointment – Robbe & Berking will have access to a … Continue reading German luxury brand expands to India

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Number of Indian students and professionals in Germany on the rise

The booming job market in Europe’s biggest economy attracts more and more Indian professionals and students. Since 2013 the number of German EU Blue Cards for Indians has trippled: Of 27,241 EU Blue Cards issued in Germany in 2018, Indians received the maximum number at 7,556 followed by China at 2,178 and Russia at 1,603. [Times Of India] The EU Blue Card is a residence … Continue reading Number of Indian students and professionals in Germany on the rise

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Indo-German football cooperation: BVB looking for partner club in India

As part of their strategy for the Indian market, the black and yellow Bundesliga giant BVB Borussia Dortmund is looking for a partner club in India. COO of BVB, Carsten Cramer, told Firstpost: “For us at Borussia Dortmund, it is not primarily relevant in which league our first Indian partner club is playing ― in fact for us it is much more important to find … Continue reading Indo-German football cooperation: BVB looking for partner club in India

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Are we exaggerating the impact of social media on political behaviour?

A recently published collaborative report between the Lokniti programme of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung analyzes the growth of online social networking sites and apps in India and their role in shaping political preferences and attitudes in the recently concluded 2019 Lok Sabha elections. [p.5] It suggests that we are exaggerating the impact of social media on political … Continue reading Are we exaggerating the impact of social media on political behaviour?

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The subtle art of cleaning your car – in Germany

Uma Muthuraaman was born and raised in Chennai, but currently lives with her family in Cologne, Germany, where she works as a freelance writer, blogger and consultant. Describing herself she says: “My early years in India and later Singapore give me strong Asian roots while my exposure to European culture, people and cities give me a unique way of seeing and interpreting the world.” It is precisely this blend … Continue reading The subtle art of cleaning your car – in Germany

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Indo-German Jorunalistic Research Project on climate change in West Bengal

Seven German KAS (Konrad Adenauer Foundation) Scholarship holders of the journalism programme JONA (Journalistische Nachwuchsföderung) and six of their Indian counterparts of the Statesman Print Journalism School (SPJS) researched the consequences of climate change in the Kolkata area and wrote about it. They had ten days, worked in bi-national teams to find topics and do their research, to go out on the field for interviews, … Continue reading Indo-German Jorunalistic Research Project on climate change in West Bengal

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German-Indian Business Forum to be held in Munich in September

From 16th to 18th September, the city of Munich will host the German-Indian Business Forum, a platform for decision makers from the areas of business, politics and administration to confer on matters of mutual interest. Organised by the German-Indian Association, this year’s forum will focus on ‘Manufacturing Excellence & Sustainability’, with high-ranking speakers such as Germany’s Ambassador to India Walter J. Lindner, Consul General of … Continue reading German-Indian Business Forum to be held in Munich in September

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German Michelin-star chef Julia Komp: “You can reach everything — but you have to fight for it!”

In an interview with Sonali Shenoy (The New Indian Express – Indulge), German chef Julia Komp talks about her early passion for cooking – inspired by binge-watching hours of Jamie Oliver on television as a 10-year-old -, her inspirations, and Indian food. Komp earned her Michelin-star at age 27 and thus became Germany’s youngest Michelin-star chef – and one of the very few female Michelin-star … Continue reading German Michelin-star chef Julia Komp: “You can reach everything — but you have to fight for it!”

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