Consulate General of France in Calcutta

Embracing the spirit of Brihattar Bharat, the Indian Museum, Kolkata, invites you to a special commemorative evening on the occasion of the 165th Birth Anniversary of Kaviguru Rabindranath Tagore — celebrating his expansive vision of culture, humanism, and artistic exchange.

The programme will feature a special talk, “Tagore and France: An Intercultural Dialogue,” by Dr. Fabien Chartier, University of Rennes, Brittany, France, as part of the Indo-French Cultural Cooperation.

🗓 May 9, 2026 | From 4:00 PM
🏛 Exhibition Space, First Floor
Indian Museum, Kolkata
Entry from Main Entrance

Join us in honouring Tagore's enduring legacy and his profound contribution to the cultural imagination of India and the world.

IISER Kolkata had the privilege of hosting Dr. Sylviane Pied, Attaché for Scientific Cooperation at the Embassy of France, along with Dr. Meenakshi Singh, Scientific Coordinator, and Ms. Anna Lannuzel, Project Manager, Embassy of France in India, on 8 May 2026.

The visit focused on exploring new avenues for research collaboration and strengthening existing partnerships with French institutions, especially in the context of 2026 being celebrated as the Indo-French Year of Innovation.

The meeting was attended by the Director, Deputy Director, and Associate Dean (International Relations & Outreach). Heads of Departments presented the Institute’s academic and research strengths, faculty and student achievements, ongoing research areas, recognitions, and future vision through detailed presentations.The interaction provided an excellent platform to deepen Indo-French academic and scientific engagement and explore future collaborative opportunities.

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Consulate General of France in Calcutta

We are delighted to invite you to the unveiling of the special exhibition Namami Bharatam — Many Forms : One Truth, organised in collaboration with the Indian Museum, Kolkata, in celebration of 2026.

The inaugural session will be graced by Chief Guest Roopa Ganguly, Hon’ble Member, West Bengal Legislative Assembly; alongside Guests of Honour Thierry Morel, Consul General of France in Kolkata, and Dr. Shatorupa, Esteemed Member, Board of Trustees, Indian Museum Kolkata.

Join us for an enriching journey through the many forms of India’s diverse traditions, artistic expressions, and shared civilisational ethos.

📅 Monday, May 18, 2026
🕥 5:30 PM onwards
📍 Durbar Hall, Victoria Memorial Hall

🗳️ Françaises et Français établis sur la circonscription consulaire de l’Ambassade de France en Inde : les élections consulaires se poursuivent jusqu’au 31 mai 2026.

Vous n’avez pas pu voter en ligne ? Il est encore possible de voter à l’urne ce dimanche 31 mai à l’Ambassade de France à New Delhi.

📍 Ambassade de France en Inde
2/50-E, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
L’entrée se fait par la Gate 1
⏰ De 8h à 18h

Si vous êtes établis dans une autre circonscription consulaire en Inde, retrouvez toutes les informations auprès des consulats généraux :
Consulat général de France à Pondichéry et Chennai
Consulate General of France in Calcutta
Consulat général de France à Bombay
Consulat général de France à Bangalore

Warmest wishes for peace and prosperity on the occasion of .

ईद मुबारक!

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