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The Indo-German Urban Mela in Mumbai

The Indo-German Urban Mela was inaugurated on April 13th, 2012 in Mumbai. This urban extravaganza is part of the celebrations titled “Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities” that commemor...

A bird's eye view of the Indo-German Urban Mela at Cross Maidan in Mumbai.
The Indo-German Urban Mela was inaugurated with fanfare on April 13th, 2012 in Mumbai
The Schäl Sick Brass Band from Cologne were at the Mela with music of the Balkans, afrobeats, oriental groove, Scandinavian themes and a dose of jazz
The Schäl Sick Brass Band play by their motto: always different, always new
At the inauguration of the Indo-German Urban mela – (left to right) – German Consul General in Mumbai Dr. Leopold-Theodor Heldman, Federal Minister of Transport, Building and Urban Development Dr. Peter Ramsauer, Indian Minister of Heavy Industry Praful Patel, Municipal Commissioner of Greater Mumbai Subodh Kumar, Anandi Iyer and Regional Director of Goethe-Institut Heiko Sievers
Germany’s acting Ambassador to India Cord Meier-Klodt takes a walk through the Urban Mela
Minister Ramsauer and Subodh Kumar on a preview visit of the fair grounds that showcase German innovation and technology
Flipmox - a performance and theatre event for children by the Schäl Sick Brass Band
The core of the Flipmox programme is the joy of music, which the children seem to catch very well
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German Minister Dr. Peter Ramsauer visits India

German Minister for Transport, Building and Urban Development Dr. Peter Ramsauer is visiting India from 9th to 14th April 2012. On this occasion, Germany's acting Ambassador in India Cord Meier-Klodt ...

German Minister for Transport, Building and Urban Development Dr. Peter Ramsauer(centre) is received, along with his wife, by Germany's acting Ambassador in India Cord Meier-Klodt at the Embassy
The entrance to the German Embassy in New Delhi, with the ambassador painted in Indian and German motifs for the year of Germany in India
Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt delivering the introductory speech at the reception hosted for Federal Minister Ramsauer
Dr. Ramsauer, Mrs. Ramsauer and former Federal Minister of Economics & Technology Michael Glos (right)
Minister Ramsauer speaks at the reception
Dr. Ramsauer, who is on a six-day visit to India, speaks to guests at the reception
Dr. Ramsauer is accompanied by a high-profile business delegation for the 2012 India visit
A group of German journalists participating in a joint Indo-German Tandem programme is part of Dr. Ramsauer's delegation
Acting Ambassador Cord Meier-Klodt (left) and Federal Minister Dr. Peter Ramsauer at the reception on 10 April, 2012
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Delhi welcomes United Buddy Bears

On Tuesday morning, Delhiites welcomed the ambassadors of Berlin to their city. Under the aegis of the year of Germany in India, titled ‘Germany and India: Infinite Opportunities 2011-2012’, the Mayor...

(From Right to Left) Initiator of the United Buddy Bears project Eva Herlitz, Berlin Mayor Klaus Wowereit, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and Germany's acting Ambassador to India Cord Meier-Klodt pose with the India buddy bear.
Under the aegis of the year of Germany in India, titled ‘Germany and India: Infinite Opportunities 2011-2012’, United Buddy Bears exhibition is on display at the Central Park, New Delhi.
A Buddy Bear representing Iraq stands hand-in-hand with the other 143 bears.
Initiators of the United Buddy Bears project Dr. Klaus and Eva Herlitz at the opening ceremony in New Delhi.
Visitors to the exhibition pose with the bear representing India.
Berlin Mayor Klaus Wowereit and Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit enjoy the United Buddy Bears exhibition.
Visitors pose with a bear from the exhibition. The Buddy Bears will be on display till 11 May 2012.
Since 2002, the “United Buddy Bears” have visited 23 metropolises, including Hong Kong, Tokyo, Istanbul, Sydney, Cairo, Jerusalem, Buenos Aires and Kuala Lumpur.
After its initial presentation in Berlin, the sculpture has become the city’s unofficial symbol.
Berlin Mayor Klaus Wowereit presents a miniature buddy bear to Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit.
The Buddy Bear from Brazil shows off their football prowess in its design.
The United Buddy Bears exhibition will be on display in New Delhi from 27 March to 11 May 2012.
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Berlin Mayor visits India

With a view to deepen relations between India and the city of Berlin, the Governing Mayor of Berlin Klaus Wowereit visited India from March 24-28, 2012. Accompanied by a high-profile business delegat...

The Governing Mayor of Berlin Mr. Klaus Wowereit with Germany's acting Ambassador to India Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt at a reception in his honour at the German Embassy.
The initiator of the United Buddy Bears project Eva Herlitz with Gladys Abankwa-Meier-Klodt, wife of Germany's acting Ambassador to India.
Beat'n Blow: The marching band from Berlin performed during the evening.
With this visit, Mr. Wowereit explored new avenues of cooperation in the fields of economy, culture and tourism.
Germany's acting Ambassador to India Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt welcomes the guests to the reception.
Germany's Bundesverdienstkreuz awardee Ms. Ummu Salma Bava was also among the guests.
The Mayor of Berlin Mr. Klaus Wowereit gives a speech during the reception.
Guests pose with Delhi's very own Buddy Bear, which welcomes all visitors to the German Embassy New Delhi.
Beat'n Blow: The marching band from Berlin perform during the evening.
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Buddy Bears from Berlin

Under the aegis of the year of Germany in India, titled ‘Germany and India: Infinite Opportunities 2011-2012’, the exhibition of 143 United Buddy Bears is on display at the Central Park in Connaught P...

The United Buddy Bears exhibition is in India from March 27 to May 11, 2012.
Under the aegis of the year of Germany in India, titled ‘Germany and India: Infinite Opportunities 2011-2012’, the exhibition is on display at the Central Park in Connaught Place, New Delhi.
143 Buddy Bears, representing a number of United Nations recognised countries, stand together “hand in hand”, symbolising the future-oriented vision of a peaceful world.
The Buddy Bears have been referred to as “the best ambassadors for Berlin and a cosmopolitan Germany”.
The 2m tall Buddy Bears promote tolerance and mutual understanding among different nations, cultures and religions.
The Buddy Bear follows the motto "We have to get to know each other better…it makes us understand one another better, trust each other more, and live together more peacefully".
The Buddy Bear is unique in its shape, and above all, in its symbolism. After its initial presentation in Berlin, the sculpture has become the city’s unofficial symbol.
The United Buddy Bears exhibition will be on display from 27 March to 11 May 2012.
The Buddy Bears have been referred to as “the best ambassadors for Berlin and a cosmopolitan Germany”.
143 Buddy Bears, representing a number of United Nations recognised countries, stand together “hand in hand”, symbolising the future-oriented vision of a peaceful world.
The 2m tall Buddy Bears promote tolerance and mutual understanding among different nations, cultures and religions.
Since 2002, the “United Buddy Bears” have visited 23 metropolises, including Hong Kong, Tokyo, Istanbul, Sydney, Cairo, Jerusalem, Buenos Aires and Kuala Lumpur.
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Programme for the girl child

The German Embassy in New Delhi and Delhi-based NGO Centre for Social Research (CSR), have unveiled a social programme to address the increasingly skewed sex ratio of Delhi. The initiative aims to ad...

The initiative has been launched as the second phase of CSR’s programme Meri Shakti, Meri Beti (My Daughter, My Strength).The initiative has been launched as the second phase of CSR’s programme Meri Shakti, Meri Beti (My Daughter, My Strength).
Germany allocated approximately 80,000 euros to the project, which aims to address the increasingly skewed sex ratio of Delhi.
Mr. Meier-Klodt said, “The rights of women and gender balance are a high priority of the German society and also of our international cooperation.”
Germany's acting Ambassador to India Cord Meier-Klodt with a girl child at the event in New Delhi.
The project aims to address the challenge through multiple interventions, including sensitisation of the families.
The programme also seeks to engage the other stakeholders to correct the existing sex ratio imbalance in the capital.
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Rays of Hope for the girl child

On Saturday, 3rd March, the German Embassy in New Delhi hosted 'Rays of Hope' - a fund-raiser to support the cause of the girl child organised by the NGO Earth Foundation. The highlight of the event w...

Germany’s acting Ambassador to India Cord Meier-Klodt with his wife Gladys Abankwa-Meier-Klodt and daughter Kyra Meier-Klodt at the fashion show.
This event launched the Earth Foundation’s Campaign for 1 Million Self-Reliant Under-Privileged Girls.
An awards ceremony honoured those advancing the cause of the Girl Child in a significant way.
The HOPE Awards recognised the pioneering work of emerging individuals, men and women, doing exemplary work on behalf of under-privileged children.
Germany’s acting Ambassador Cord Meier-Klodt welcomes the guests to the event.
High Commissioner of Trinidad & Tobago Chandradath Singh and his wife Anita Singh walked the ramp.
Yukie Premoze, wife of the Ambassador of Slovenia to India, walks the ramp.
Canadian High Commissioner Stewart Beck and his wife Brenda Beck walked the ramp.
The wife of the Deputy Chief of Mission of Russia to India, Diana Alipova, walks the ramp.
The wife of Bangladesh's High Commissioner to India, Naghma Karim, at the event.
The wife of Israel's Ambassador to India, Inbar Ushpiz, walks the ramp at the event.
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to India Doulat Kuanyshev and his wife Gulmira Mamytbayeva at the event.
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Order of Merit for Sudhir Kakar

In a ceremony held at the German Embassy New Delhi, Germany’s acting Ambassador to India Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt handed over the prestigious Bundesverdienstkreuz (Germany’s Order of Merit) to psychoanaly...

Germany’s acting Ambassador to India Cord Meier-Klodt hands over the Bundesverdienstkreuz (Germany’s Order of Merit) to author and psychoanalyst Sudhir Kakar.
On the occasion, Mr. Kakar said that Germany has been crucial and transformative in his life.
Author Vikram Seth (centre), Director-General of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Suresh Goel (left), and renowned journalist and author Gurcharan Das were also present at the ceremony.
Through this Order, Germany acknowledges the significant contribution of Mr. Kakar to the mutual friendship and respect between Indians and Germans, thus promoting the bilateral relations between the two countries.
Guests watch the ceremony that was held at the German Embassy New Delhi.
Prof. Ummu Salma Bava (left) was also conferred with the Bundesverdienstkreuz earlier in the year.
In his speech on the occasion, Mr. Meier-Klodt said that Mr. Kakar possesses a unique gift to portray, compare and explain the customs and cultures of India and Germany.
Mr. Sudhir Kakar with his wife Katharina Poggendorf-Kakar at the ceremony.
Guests at the ceremony held at German Embassy New Delhi.
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Germany celebrates Carnival

The traditional idea behind the Carnival across Germany involves a week of fun celebrations in the final week before the Christian fasting period of Lent, which starts on Ash Wednesday. The focus in m...

Revelers across southern and western Germany take to the streets to celebrate Carnival. This is a photo from the town of Marne, in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein.
Over two million viewers gathered on the streets in North Rhine-Westphalia to watch the celebrations of Rose Monday in Düsseldorf.
Carnivalists march in the carnival parade in Stuttgart, Germany. Around 50 carnival associations and groups took part in the parade in Stuttgart this year.
The Viktualienmarkt is Munich's most popular market for fresh food and delicatessen. A very old feature of Munich's Fasching (carnival) is the dance of the Marktfrauen (market women) of the Viktualienmarkt in comical costumes.
The Cologne Carnival is famous for its street parade.
A Carnival parade moves through Stuttgart. Around 50 carnival groups took part in the parade this year.
The Carnival parade of Herbstein, a city in the state of Hesse, Germany.
A so-called Federahannes, a fool’s character from Rottweil, jumps through the air during the traditional fool's jump ('Narrensprung') in Rottweil, Germany. The fool's jump is one of the most traditional parades of the Swabian-Alemannic carnival.
A man dressed as a clown walks in the Munich Carnival parade.
A Carnival parade celebrates the Rose Monday in Düsseldorf.
With colourful masks, revelers celebrate the Carnival in Mainz.
Christoph Kuckelkorn, the head of the Cologne parade during the celebrations.
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Indian students perform Tagore at education fair in Hanover

Students of the Delhi Public School Rohini, a partner in the Goethe-Institut’s initiative 'German at 1000 Schools', performed a dance drama at the opening of the education fair didacta in Hanover. Excerpts from the play 'Ananya – The Incomparable' was performed as a homage to Rabindranath Tagore, the first Asian Nobel prizewinner and one of the most significant Indian poets of modern times.

Students of DPS Rohini, New Delhi performing at the inaugural event of the education fair didacta in Hanover this year
The performance was based on the dance drama 'Ananya' by Rabindranath Tagore
"We will all cherish it as a great learning experience," said Rita Sen, Principal of the school
"Dance really does not need the help of any language - it has a language of its own": Maitreyee Pahari, a teacher at DPS Rohini
"We gained a lot ….. exchange of ideas , making new bonds , experiencing other cultures…": a participant at the event
DPS Rohini is part of the 'German at 1000 Schools' initiative of the Goethe-Institut that promotes German in schools worldwide
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Berlin meets Bollywood

On 2nd February, German Embassy New Delhi held an event to celebrate the premiere of Bollwood movie ‘Don 2 – The King is Back’ at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival ‘Berlinale’. During a tête...

German Embassy organised an evening with Farhan Akhtar to celebrate the premiere of Bollwood movie ‘Don 2 – The King is Back’ at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival ‘Berlinale’ on 2nd February 2012.
During the interaction, Farhan Akhtar said that he was really struck by the architecture, the vibrance of the city and the friendly people of Berlin.
The acting Ambassador of Germany to India Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt spoke about Berlin as Germany’s number one film city.
The audience enjoys the interaction between Farhan Akhtar and Cord Meier-Klodt.
Director Farhan Akhtar, producer Ritesh Sidhwani and actors Priyanka Chopra and Shah Rukh Khan will be present at ‘Berlinale’ for the premiere of their film on 11th February at the Friedrichstadt-Palast.
Farhan Akhtar unveils the posters that were given out to lucky winners through draw of lots.
Farhan Akhtar chooses the lucky winners through draw of lots.
A member of the audience recieves his 'Don 2' poster from Mr. Meier-Klodt and Farhan Akhtar.
The audience also got an opportunity to interact with Farhan Akhtar and Cord Meier-Klodt.
Farhan Akhtar interacts with the media during the event.
'Don 2' director Farhan Akhtar signs the posters of the movie.
The German Embassy lawns were filled with the hues of red and black to celebrate 'Don 2' at the Berlinale.
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Classic Incantations: The German Film Orchestra Babelsberg performs A R Rahman

On January 22nd, audiences in Delhi were treated to a unique musical experience. A team of over a hundred musicians – from the German Film Orchestra Babelsberg and students of the KM Music Conservator...

Germany’s Acting Ambassador to India Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt at the Classic Incantations: The German Film Orchestra Babelsberg performs A.R. Rahman concert in Delhi.
A.R. Rahman talks to the media during the rehearsals at the Classic Incantations concert in Delhi.
The Classic Incantations: The German Film Orchestra Babelsberg and students of the KM Music Conservatory, Chennai performs A.R. Rahman concert at the Siri Fort Auditorium in Delhi.
A. R. Rahman performs at the Classic Incantations concert in Delhi.
Germany’s Acting Ambassador to India Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt and his wife at the Classic Incantations: The German Film Orchestra performs A.R. Rahman concert in Delhi.
Matt Dunkley conducts the Classic Incantations: The German Film Orchestra performs A.R. Rahman concert in Delhi.
Kevin Doucette on the Accordion at Siri Fort auditorium in Delhi.
Germany’s Acting Ambassador to India Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt addressing the audience at the concert.
Chairman of the Board LAPP HOLDING AG and Honorary Consul of the Republic of India for Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate Mr. Andreas Lapp addressing the audience.
Regional Director South Asia Goethe Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan and Head of Project Management 'Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities' Mr. Heiko Sievers welcomes the audience at the concert.
The Classic Incantations: The German Film Orchestra Babelsberg and students of the KM Music Conservatory, Chennai perform A.R. Rahman concert at the Siri Fort Auditorium in Delhi.
Dr. Kiran Bedi at the Classic Incantations concert.
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Ilija Trojanow, Ranjit Hoskote at launch of ‘Confluences: Forgotten Histories from East and West’

At the launch of their book, ‘Confluences: Forgotten Histories from East and West’, authors Ranjit Hoskote and Ilija Trojanow argued that the lifeblood of culture is confluence, the mingling of dissim...

Ilija Trojanow is an award-winning German novelist, essayist and critic, and the author of Der Weltensammler, translated into English as The Collector of Worlds.
Ranjit Hoskote (Left) and Ilija Trojanow (Centre) in a discussion during the event, titled ‘Confluences: Forgotten Histories from East and West’, at the Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan.
Author Ilija Trojanow interacts with the guests at the book launch in New Delhi.
Guests listen to the discussion between Ranjit Hoskote and Ilija Trojanow.
Ranjit Hoskote is an award-winning Indian poet, cultural theorist and curator, and the author of Vanishing Acts and I, Lalla: The Poems of Lal Ded.
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Germany confers Order of Merit on Prof. Salma Bava

In a ceremony held at the German Embassy New Delhi on 13 Jan 2012, the Chargé d'Affaires Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt handed over the prestigious Bundesverdienstkreuz (Germany’s Order of Merit) to Prof. Ummu ...

Chargé d'Affaires Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt hands over the prestigious Bundesverdienstkreuz (Germany’s Order of Merit) to Prof. Ummu Salma Bava.
Prof. Bava is currently Chairperson and Professor of European Studies at the Centre for European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi.
In his speech on the occasion, Mr. Meier-Klodt appreciated Prof. Bava as an ambassador of Germany in India.
Several distinguished guests were present on this occasion.
Prof. Salma Bava speaks to the media after the event.
Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt interacted with the media on the sidelines of this event.
In her speech, Prof. Bava spoke of India and Germany as global partners.
The family members of Prof. Bava shared the moment with her.
Mr. Meier-Klodt and Prof. Bava with retired Prof. H.S. Chopra, who was Prof. Bava's mentor during her PhD.
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Bayern Munich friendly match with India

A friendly soccer match between the Indian national soccer team and Bayern Munich took place in New Delhi on 10 January 2012. Nearly 1,000 students from 14 of Delhi's Kendriya Vidyalayas were present ...

India's Gurjinder Singh (C) in action during the friendly soccer match. Germany won the match 4-0.
India's Gurjinder Singh (C) in action during the friendly soccer match. The Indian Team also played well to make it a memorable game.
National Anthems of both the nations being played before the begin of match.
There were about 35000 enthusiastic spectators, who came to cheer up both the teams.
German Embassy New Delhi invited nearly 1000 students from 14 Kendriya Vidyalayas to the match
Kendriya Vidyalayas are part of the 'Pasch initiative' of Foreign Office, which aims to encourage students' interest in modern-day Germany and German language.
View of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.
Bayern Munich press conference
German acting Ambassador Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt met with football star Sebastian Schweinsteiger before the Audi Football Summit to be played on January 10, 2012 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
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Germany participates in 11th Auto Expo 2012

Germany showcases its technological excellence at Auto Expo 2012, the 11th edition of India’s largest automotive show being held in New Delhi  from 7 – 11 January 2012. All major German car producers,...

Mr. Praful Patel, Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises with Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt, acting Ambassador at the German Embassy during the inaugural ceremony of 11th Auto Expo 2012.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by dignitaries of major automotive giants.
Mr. Praful Patel, Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises lit the inaugural lamp.
Mr. B Muthuraman, President, CII addresses the gathering.
Dr. C P Joshi, Indian Minister of Road Transport & Highways gave a special address on the occasion.
Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt inaugrates the German Pavillion with Mr. Herald Müller (L), CEO, IMAG (Internationaler Messe- und Ausstellungsdienst GmbH) and Mr. Klaus Bräunig (R), Managing Director of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA)
Mr. Meier-Klodt, the acting Ambassador, German Embassy with Mr. Andreas Schaaf, President of BMW India at a reception hosted in German Embassy.
Mr. Meier-Klodt (L) with Mr. Klaus Bräunig (R) and Ms. Angela Mans (C) from German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA).
Mr. Meier-Klodt addresses the guests.
Guests at the reception to celebrate the German participation in the 11th Auto Expo 2012.
Mr. Klaus Bräunig also welcomed the dignitaries.
Bernhard Steinrücke, Director General of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (L) interacts with Alexander Skibbe, Communication Head of Volkswagen AG.
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