Embassy of India, Zagreb, Croatia : Events/Photo Gallery

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UPITS 2023
Posted On: June 08, 2023
The Embassy of India, in cooperation with the StaRR Table Tennis Club, hosted an international amateur tournament that took place in STC Zagreb on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. The tournament was attended by 11 diplomats (from 8 different countries) and 11 guests who played 63 games of table tennis. of tennis within 3 hours.
Posted On: June 08, 2023
It was a real honour & privilege for all of us to host Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at India House in Zagreb for a blissful session of wisdom & meditation for 50 esteemed guests. With this also began the 20 days long 60 events rich #IDY2023 in Croatia this year.
Posted On: June 06, 2023
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Zagreb on 02/06/2023 "A society free from violence, a body free from disease, a mind free from confusion, an intellect free from inhibitions, a memory free from trauma and a soul free from sorrow, is the birthright of every person." A blissful evening for 1500 persons full of positive energy.
Posted On: June 06, 2023
Ambassador Srivastava participated in the open discussion organized by the Croatian Indian Society at HKD Napredak Zagreb "Exploring India & Croatia ties in R&D projects" with Prof. Mirko Orlic, FCA, Andrija Mohorovicic Geophysical Ins., Fac. of Science, Uni. of Zagreb who held a lecture on “How the discontinuity became Mohorovičić's” about the work of Croatian seismologist Andrija Mohorovičić, credited with discovering and defining the Moho Discontinuity in 1909. Ambassador Srivastava invited the attendees to join the strong ongoing R&D ties between India and Croatia which are connected already through several institutions which could create new potential breakthroughs for scientists and the youth of both countries.
Posted On: June 06, 2023
The aim of the course organized was to promote and disseminate the knowledge and practice of yoga among the general public at the national level for the improvement of their health and well-being as a preparation for the celebration of #InternationalDayofYoga #IDY2023. The course was international, and on May 17, 2023, in Zagreb, in the presence and welcoming speech of Ambassador Srivastava, we had a live demonstration (some present live and others participated through Zoom application) of the practice of CYP with the delivery of certificates.
Posted On: June 06, 2023
The Indian dancer and choreographer Mrs Sohini Roychowdhury Dasguptay in a joyful 90 minutes workshop with the students of the dance school Umjetnička plesna škola Silvije Hercigonje, & introduced the essence of Indian Bharatanatyam dance.
Posted On: May 17, 2023
Ambassador Srivastava congratulated the table tennis club Starr for winning the Croatian Cup for the season 2022/23 amongst which also played the Indian player Wesley Do Rosario under the supervision of Mr Ronald Redzep. India-Croatia Sports partnership is strengthening further.
Posted On: May 17, 2023
Ambassador Srivastava witnessed the rowing races and met the India Rowing team who participated in the World Rowing Cup I, Zagreb, Croatia 5th-7th May 2023.
Posted On: May 16, 2023
Ambassador Srivastava gave a presentation to the members of the Croatian Diplomatic Club at HKD Napredak Zagreb Culture Centre on the topic "3D Dividend of New India Strengthening Global Partnerships - 3D: #Democracy, #Demography, #Diversity". Ambassador explained how India has strengthened its Democracy by putting people empowerment at the centre of its initiatives such as Healthcare, Hygiene, Housing, Digital transformation & Financial inclusion, Lifestyle for the Environment, Skill based education, etc and made its Demographic situation into a unique advantage. Diversity of India is one of the key reasons for so many CEOs of Global companies today having Indian origins. The event was attended by about 40 senior diplomats and dignitaries which saw 30 minutes of interactive session post the presentation, clearly showing the increasing interest on New India in Croatia.
Posted On: May 08, 2023
Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture of India, Mrs. Meenakashi Lekhi, MoS (ML), paid an official visit to Croatia from 15-17 April 2023. MoS (ML) met on 17 April with representatives of the University of Zagreb and constituents who cooperate with Indian higher education institutions in the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb. MoS signed MoU between Lalit Kala Akademi and Academy of Fine Arts which has detailed specifics of cooperation for the five year period of 2023-28.
Posted On: May 03, 2023
A gathering of 100 business persons from Croatia in Zagreb attended the conference on “How to do Business with India” organized by India Croatia Business Club. Amb Raj Srivastava in his address explained the great transformation taking place in India based on unique strength of 4Ds of Democracy, Demography, Diversity, & Demand in India. India is the skill capital of the world with below 30 years of average age of 1.4 billion people and strong focus on skill based new education policy in India. Two panels brought out many key points for the future Croatian entrepreneurs who are entering India in near future
Posted On: April 19, 2023
Ambassador Srivastava was received by the Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Department of Geophysics Head Prof. Danijel Belusic and Prof. Mirko Orlić, Prirodoslovno-matematički fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu. Ambassador got familiarized with the work of Croatian seismologist Andrija Mohorovičić, credited with discovering and defining the Moho Discontinuity in 1909. Mohorovičić observed that waves caused by earthquakes travel at two distinct paths, one directly through the earth’s surface and the other through the high-velocity medium, thus discovering the Moho. Ambassador Srivastava stressed during the visit the strong potential for India and Croatia ties in R&D projects which would create the academic and scientific path for the next 25 years between #NewIndia and Croatia when India would grow at unprecedented rates due to favourable economic parameters and resolve of people of India to convert the current opportunity into reality.
Posted On: April 19, 2023
The opening of Rijeka part of the initiative related to the International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023 was held in the Rijeka City Hall on March 30, in cooperation with the Embassy of India, Zagreb, the city of Rijeka, the Croatian -Indian Friendship Society, and members of the Kvarner Health Tourism Cluster with welcome speeches by Mr Mladen Zlamalik, Croatia-India Friendship Society, Mr Raj Kumar Srivastava, Ambassador of India to Croatia, who explained that the UN, governments and non-governmental organizations around the world, including India, are trying to make millet one of the key foods. Ambassador also mentioned that Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi shared his vision to make the International Year of Millet 2023 a 'People's Movement' while positioning India as the 'Global Millet Hub'. Among the inaugural speakers were also Mr Jadran Mandekic, leader of the project “Rijeka – the Healthy City” and Ph.D.Sc. Vladimir Mozetič, MD, president of the Kvarner Health Tourism Cluster.
Posted On: April 19, 2023
Croatia India Society in cooperation with Embassy of India organized an evening at Napredak with Miro Gavran. The famous contemporary Croatian author Miro Gavran, whose works were translated into 40 languages in 250 different editions, gave a presentation about his books and plays which were published in Indian languages. He also praised the diverse and rich cultural heritage that India brings to the world and Croatia. Ambassador Srivastava highlighted the importance of creating awareness and celebrating the works of universal values & wisdom like that of Miro Gavran globally for creating peace & prosperity in the identity based divided world.
Posted On: April 19, 2023
At the virtual conference on the topic of cooperation between the Sveučilište u Zagrebu, the Faculty of Agriculture and its Indian counterparts from the State of Uttar Pradesh explored in the presence of Ambassador Srivastava several university cooperation possibilities for strengthening the already strong academic ties between India and Croatia. The virtual conference highlighted the possibilities of connecting through exchange programs, R&D and MoU, the University of Zagreb, and the Faculty of Agriculture with 3 universities from UP, including Acharya Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya, UP, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University Meerut, UP, C.S.Azad University of Ag. and Tech. ,Kanpur.
Posted On: April 19, 2023
The one month-long Amrit Mahotsav celebrations in Croatia, which began on 26/01/23 on Republic Day of India with the inauguration of ODOP exhibition at Ethnographic Museum in Zagreb, and continued through Week of India in Rijeka on 15-19 Feb & then in Dubrovnik on 20-26 Feb, came to an end on 26/02/23 with the Cycle of Indian Cinema at kino Sloboda. Five beautiful performances of the 50-year-old Bhoomika Creative Dance Centre group in four cities of Croatia including in Rijeka Carnival.
Posted On: March 26, 2023
India Week in Dubrovnik
Posted On: March 26, 2023
One District One Product ODOP exhibition at the Ethnographic Museum in Zagreb continues for past two months. Amb Srivastava gave an introductory tour to Croatian friends having interest to develop business partnerships with India counterparts for ODOP products.
Posted On: March 25, 2023
During the ongoing fortnight-long Millets Food Festival at Namaste Restaurant in Zagreb, Ambassador Srivastava hosted Mr. Davor Stier, MP and former Foreign Minister of Croatia, Mr. Sabstian Rogac, Director General of Multilateral Affairs, MFA Director General of Multilateral & Global Affairs in Croatian MFA along with other distinguished guests for a working lunch with healthy millets on the menu.
Posted On: March 20, 2023
India in Croatia (Embassy of India, Zagreb), in partnership with Hrvatski šahovski savez, Grad Zagreb Službena stranica & Namaste Indian Restaurant organized a blissful International Chess Lovers Tournament - “Ambassadors Cup” at Koncertna dvorana Vatroslava Lisinskog on 15 March 2023. 11 Diplomats (from 8 countries -Denmark, Egypt, Brazil, Romania, Czech, Austria and Ireland) & 11 Croatian friends played 36 games spread over 5 hours.
Posted On: March 16, 2023
Abeautiful evening, hosted jointly by Croatia India Society & Embassy of India, of Colours, Culture, Costumes, Cuisine & Conversations in Zagreb was celebrated on 08/03/2023 at Namaste Restaurant with 75 guests on the three coincidental occasions of Holi Festival, International Women’s Day,& Millets Food Festival. Ambassador Srivastava highlighted the essence of Holi Festival as the one which spreads the message of unity, inclusiveness, & living in the moment, and thus providing a blissful experience. Guest of Honour, H E Davor Ivo Stier, member of Hrvatski sabor& former Foreign Minister of Croatia , addressed the guests and welcomed the leadership role of India in bringing to the global attention the issues and ideas which are important for the whole planet, including during India’s G20 Presidency.
Posted On: March 08, 2023
ITEC Day
Posted On: March 04, 2022
Ambassador Raj Srivastava hosted Member of Croatian Parliament, Mr. Domagoj Hajdukovic & Mayor of Pula, Mr. Filip Zoricic for an Indian lunch based on Millets celebrating International Year of Millets 2023 and discussed their forthcoming maiden visits to India.
Posted On: March 03, 2022
75 years of India’s Independence was celebrated once again in Croatia, ICCR-sponsored 8-member Bhoomika Dance Group, led by Shri Bharat Sharma, visited Croatia from 15-23 February, 2023 and performed in four Croatian cities. The group performed in Zagreb on 17 February, in Rijeka of 18 February, in Metković on 21 February & in Dubrovnik on 22 February, 2023, bringing India closer to Croatia.
Posted On: February 17, 2023
The latest edition of Lider magazine has an article about The Future-Ready Heartland of India MadhyaPradesh, India’s second-largest state, which is rapidly emerging as a sought-after investment destination for industries. The state's Gross Domestic Product increased by 19.74% in 2022 & it has continuously been featured among the top performers in the ease of doing business since 2014.
Posted On: February 07, 2023
Ambassador Srivastava met with the Rector of the University of Zagreb Prof. PhD Mr. Stjepan Lakušić and discussed India Croatia cooperation between the University of Zagreb and Indian universities in the context of student exchanges, mobility of academic teaching and non-teaching staff, and potential joint projects.
Posted On: January 30, 2023
On the occasion of the 74th Republic Day of India, the National Flag was unfurled by the Ambassador of India to Croatia Raj Kumar Srivastava at the Chancery premises today amidst a gathering of Indian nationals and friends of India. This was followed by reading the address of the Hon'ble President of India to the Nation.
Posted On: January 26, 2023
On the Occasion of the 74th RepublicDay of India, the Embassy of India in cooperation with the Etnografski muzej, Zagreb inaugurated a 2-month long exhibition showcasing the products, of the highly successful and empowering ODOP (One Product One District) initiative of the Government of India. The event witnessed speeches by Ms. Goranka Horjan, Director of the Ethnographic Museum in Zagreb, Ambassador of India to Croatia Raj Kumar Srivastava & Guest of Honour, Director of the Directorate for Archives, Libraries and Museums; Ms Anuška Deranja Crnokić on behalf of the Minister of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia, Ms Nina Obuljen Koržinek as her emissary.
Posted On: January 26, 2022
After receiving the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2023 for his contribution in Art & Culture and Education, Mr Joginder Singh Nijjar paid a courtesy visit to Ambassador Srivastava at the Embassy of India, Zagreb, sharing his wonderful experience of attending the professionally organized PBD conference in the cleanest city of India, Indore. They exchanged ideas for the programs of the Croatia India Society for the year 2022-23, to strengthen India-Croatia links further.
Posted On: January 19, 2023

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