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Media Interactions/Speeches by Ambassador
- December 3, 2025 - Ambassador Arun Goel visited the spiritual and religious complex Podravski Jeruzalem in Čepelovac. His host in Podravski Jeruzalem was the parish priest Ivica Gladoić. The Ambassador particularly stopped at the station depicting India and in front of the painting of Lady of Calvary. His Excellency expressed his heartfelt thanks and emphasised that we are welcome at the Embassy of India in Zagreb.
- December 3, 2025 -Ambassador Arun Goel visited the City of Bjelovar, where he met with Mayor Dario Hrebak. The Mayor briefed His Excellency on the city’s most significant development projects, including a visit to the construction site of the future Wellovar Geothermal Sports and Recreation Park in Veliko Korenovo.Ambassador Goel also toured Bjelovar’s city centre with the Mayor, enjoying the festive Advent atmosphere. The visit included stops at the Student Dormitory and the Digital Innovation Centre, where the Ambassador met with Indian nationals currently working in Bjelovar. The visit highlighted the friendly relations between India and the City of Bjelovar and included discussions on opportunities for future cooperation.
- November 13, 2025 - Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia and Minister of Defense Ivan Anušić met on November 13, 2025, at the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Croatia with the Ambassador of India to Croatia, Arun Goel. The meeting discussed possibilities for strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries, global security challenges, the situation in Southeast Europe, and current modernization projects of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia. Minister Anušić thanked Ambassador Goel for the visit and said that he sees room for further strengthening the partnership between Croatia and India. They discussed possibilities for cooperation in the field of defense industry. In this context, Minister Anušić presented Croatian manufacturers of high-quality military equipment. Minister Anušić also spoke about the importance of developing maritime capabilities through the project to procure a multi-purpose corvette ship, which will significantly strengthen the Croatian Navy.
- October 28, 2025 -Ambassador Arun Goel met with the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, and Prof. Ivan Andrijanic Chair of Indology, for a fruitful discussion on the future outlook of academic collaboration between India and Croatia. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cultural and educational exchanges, particularly in the field of Indology, where a Sanskrit and Hindi Chair is already established.
- October 27, 2025 -As part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 themed Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility, Ambassador Arun Goel administered the Integrity Pledge to Embassy officials, reaffirming commitment to upholding integrity and promoting transparency.
- October 1, 2025 - As part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign, Ambassador Arun Goel administered the Swacchata Pledge to Embassy officials. The pledge reinforces our shared commitment to a clean
- September 28, 2025 - The Embassy of India in Zagreb organised the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 on 28 September 2025 at Park Ribnjak, Zagreb, as part of the fortnight-long synchronised global initiative Viksit Bharat Run.
- September 24, 2025 - The Embassy of India in Zagreb, in collaboration with the Croatian Indian Society, organised an Open House Session on 24 September 2025 at HKD Napredak in Zagreb as one of the Thematic Activities for the Special period from 15 September to 2nd October, as well as under the fortnight-long synchronised initiatives "Viksit Bharat Run" covering "Diaspora empowerment".
- September 22, 2025 - Strengthening Local Partnerships Ambassador Goel met with Mr. Zoran Morović, Mayor of Sali, who graciously invited His Excellency for an official meeting. The interaction highlighted opportunities for local development and collaboration, further deepening the bonds of friendship between India and Croatia
- August 25, 2025- On 25 August, Ambassador Arun Goel met with Mr. Nikola Grgurić, Mayor of Rab, and Mr. Ivana Matušan, Director of the Rab Tourism Board.
- August 19, 2025- The Embassy of India in Croatia hosted a Reception in Zagreb to celebrate the 79th Independence Day of India. The event was attended by nearly 200 distinguished guests, including dignitaries from the Croatian Parliament, Ministries, and Institutions, members of the Diplomatic Corps, representatives of croatia-India Friendship Societies, and members of the vibrant Indian community in Croatia.
- August 18, 2025 -The Embassy of India in Zagreb celebrated the 79th Independence Day of the Republic of India on 15th August 2025 at the Embassy premises. The ceremony started with the hoisting of the National Flag, followed by singing of the National Anthem. Subsequently, Ambassador of India to Croatia, H.E. Mr. Arun Goel read the "Address to the Nation" delivered by the Hon'ble President of India. To add color to the celebration, 'Shakti
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August 15, 2025 - Celebration of the 79th Independence Day of the Republic of India
- July 18, 2025 -On 18th July 2025, Ambassador of India to Croatia H.E. Mr. Arun Goel met H.E. Mr. Radovan Fuchs Minister of Science and Education of the Republic of Croatia. During the meeting, both sides discussed avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of education. Including academic exchanges, institutional partnerships, and opportunities and opportunities for promoting Indian culture through educational platforms.
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June 10, 2025 - Prime Minister’s visit to Croatia (June 18, 2025)
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- February 13, 2025 - An event to felicitate the winners in Croatia of the 5th Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz, which took place from 11th November to 11th December 2024, was organized on 13 February 2025.
- February 13, 2025 - The Embassy of India, Zagreb held an event in connection with the celebration of the Hindi Diwas & विश्व हिन्दी दिवस 2025 in association with the Indology department and ICCR Hindi chair at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb on 13 February 2025.
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October 16, 2024 - Ambassador Arun Goel received former ITEC participant Ms. Izabela Marić and current president of the Croatian Yoga Federation.
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5th October 2024 : Ambassador Arun Goel participated at the 9th Traditional Indian Chariot Festival 'Rathayatra' organized by ISKCON Zagreb on the 5th of October, 2024. It is a joyful and important day when we witness the Historic Ratha-Yatra (Festival of Chariots) pulled through downtown Zagreb passing through main Squares in the heart of Zagreb which replays the 3000-year tradition of Odisha, India. Ambassador Goel congratulated every devotee associated with ISKCON. He highlighted Lord Krishna's teachings and their relevance for our individual & social development.
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22 August 2024 :Celebrating the 77th Anniversary of Independence Day of India, Ambassador Raj Kumar Srivastava hosted a Reception in Zagreb in which 200 guests including dignitaries from the Croatian Parliament, Ministries and Institutions, Diplomatic Corps, Croatia-India Friendship Societies and Indian community members participated. In his address Ambassador highlighted the journey of India in the past 77 years in which the past decade has placed India into an exponential growth trajectory, making a solid foundation for the next two and a half decades when India would be contributing globally in strengthening peace, progress and prosperity.
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9 August 2024 : The evening show RTL Danas took the viewers to discover India in Croatia by visiting Embassy of India in Zagreb and with an interview over Indian Tea with Ambassador Srivastava.
Watch the interview at the following link: https://net.hr/danas/rtl-danas/jedan-dan-s-indijskim-veleposlanikom-otkrio-nam-je-sto-najvise-voli-u-hrvatskoj-i-je-li-probao-prsut-5787b67c-46c0-11ef-9476-e66bc574d5af?fbclid=IwY2xjawEhtLNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHT7TjfbQ578rqce7YMgeqB1-Vlg6mV0y5nuRV0tWMYAYwOkKr39Qfybl0Q_aem_PdtUAA3TRr4JfKI5aomcQQ -
29th June 2024: Read the interview with Ambassador Srivastava published today in the newspaper Zadarski list on 4D's Democracy, Demography, Development and Diversity headlined "Croatia and India close to signing an agreement on migration and mobility".Read the full interview at the following link: https://zadarskilist.novilist.hr/zadar-zupanija/intervju-s-veleposlanikom-indije-hrvatska-i-indija-blizu-potpisivanja-sporazuma-o-migracijama-i-mobilnosti/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3RvCq_2djIXMRkhI4X3yu
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24th June 2024 - Watch the beautiful glimpses of the Central Celebration of IDY 2024 at Zagreb Fair with statements from Ambassador Srivastava in the lifestyle TV show IN MAGAZIN.
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20th June 2024 - Ambassador Srivastava’s seventh presence at Dobro jutro, Hrvatska TV show in past 42 months today covered following five themes in less than 15 minutes. 1. Elections- Planet’s largest democratic festival just concluded in India 2. Chess- that originated in India is now witnessing multiple prodigies from India both in male & female categories dominating the world Chess scene 3. Cricket- India leading in all forms of world cricket today, can now be seen played in Croatiatoo 4. Culture- multipleIndian cultural events can be seen this summer season in Croatia from Istria, Slavonija, to Dalmatia 5. Yoga- it’s a mindset of Awareness, Action, & Abandonment. 10th International Day of Yoga is being celebrated in 65 locations & events in Croatia between 1-22 June 2024. LINK:
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5th June, 2024 - Media coverage on Kanal Ri television and Novi list newspaper in connection with the World Environment Day, which was celebrated with the symbolic planting of a (Cherry) tree, with the attendance of Ambassador Srivastava, the Mayor of Rijeka, Mr Marko Filipović, Manager of Rijeka Forestry, Ms Lidija Crnković and President of the Hindu Religious Society of Croatia, Swami Vivekpuri.Media Coverages LINKS :
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8th April, 2024 - Ambassador Srivastava partipated at the 3rd Annual Charity Chess Tournament, held on 7th April in Zagreb, organized by the Hrvatski šahovski savez, Croatian chess grandmaster and host of the HRT show 'Chess Commentary' Alojzije Jankovic. The timeless game, which originated from India, gathered numerous famous personalities in the third edition of the humanitarian tournament with the aim of collecting funds for the children's departments of the Pula General Hospital and KBC Split. LINK:
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27th March, 2024 - Embassy of India, Zagreb and Open University Zagreb organized the well attended lecture by Ambassador Srivastava on Contemporary India: Politics & Economy: “A Story on Human Centric Governance, Growth & Globalisation and about the Forthcoming Parliamentary Elections in India". The presentation highlighted India's civilisational heritage as the foundation for its current Human-Centric approach towards governance. The Ambassador interacted with the attendees, which included diplomats, students and Friends of India and shared the data & details on how the transformation that is taking place in India into a democratically, demographically, & digitally empowered nation is ensuring inclusive & sustainable green growth. The successful growth journey of India in the next 25 years would create positive value for the whole planet as India is driven by the thought of “World is one Family”. LINK:
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21st March, 2024 - In connection with the celebration of the Vishwa Hindi Diwas (विश्व हिन्दी दिवस) 2024 with the Indology department and ICCR Sanskrit chair at the Sveučilište u Zagrebu a special Hindi poetry book Bharat was released. The poem collection is a presentation of 30 poems translated into Hindi from the Croatian poetry book “Slon Siroče” written by the first Ambassador of Croatia to India, Drago štambuk. In his view the Book “Bharat” will contribute to a better mutual understanding between Croatia and India, fostering his poetic insights into a friendly and civilizationally important country; bringing India and Croatia even closer together. Ambassador Srivastava, who edited and curated the book "Bharat" expressed that these short poems revolve around the civilizational legacy of Vedic knowledge of Bharat, the secret of the universe, the values and experiences of humanity, the true nature of reality, nature, love and blissful union with the Supreme. The book was presented in front of important contributors of the Indology department for the past decades, esteemed members of the Croatian Indian Society and many other promoters of the India-Croatia partnership. The attendees saw the cultural performances of poetry, and dance music in Hindi from Indology students showcasing their expertise in the language and affection towards Bharat. LINK: https://www.facebook.com/profile/100066812438257/search?q=AMBASSADOR%20SRIVASTAVA&filters=eyJycF9jaHJvbm9fc29y
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23rd January 2024 - Interview with Ambassador Srivastava for Poslovni.hr TV about New India Strengthening Global Partnerships -through 3D's: Democracy, Demography, Diversity". Ambassador explained how India has strengthened its Democracy by putting people empowerment at the centre of its initiatives, which would create human-centric progress. He also explained that as One Earth, we are coming together to nurture our planet. As One Family, we support each other in the pursuit of growth. And we move together towards a shared future - One Future - which is an undeniable truth in these interconnected times. The India-Croatia artnership would grow along with growing opportunities in the coming decade and deepen the already strong P2P ties. LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZyke2qDrBs
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15th December 2023 - On the occasion of India’s National Mathematics Day which is celebrated every year on 22 December on the birth anniversary of legendary Indian Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, a seminar was held at the Faculty of Science,Department of Mathematics, where the beauty of mathematics as seen by Ramanujan
as the thought of God was presented, and connections between Indian & Croatian mathemati
cians were described. Mathematics as the language of the universe naturally has connected people of the two countries, in the same way as Sanskrit is seen in deep-meaning words in the Croatian language. People-to-people ties get stronger by recognizing different fields where we work together and where we see common heritage.
LINK: https://www.indianembassyzagreb.gov.in/content/1704090756issue12_cn.pdf.
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9th December 2023- The City of Bjelovar and Mayor Dario Hrebak invited Ambassador Srivastava to the Bjelovar IT Conference 2023, held on 9th December, where he could witness the positive energy of the ecosystem that has been built in the town of less than 40000 people with the Mayor's and City visionary leadership, hard work, and risk-taking capacity for the people’s better future. LINK: https://www.bjelovar.hr/indijski-veleposlanik-posjetio-bjelovar/
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30th November 2023 - India was the partner country of CroArgo and Healthy Food and Living fairs. At the opening, Ambassador Srivastava referred to the legacy of Nikola Tesla that the secrets of the universe can be understood by thinking in terms of frequency, vibration and energy, and expressed his happiness that the fair started with blissful Indian classical music on Sitar & Tabla. Healthy Living is a mindset and lifestyle matters more than medical issues. 90% of global ailments are connected to three issues Anxiety, Metabolism, and Stamina and stability. Broadly speaking all three have direct solutions through healthy living using principles of Yoga, Meditation, & Ayurveda, all three of which would be presented through consultations and workshops during the fair with India as the partner country. The Ambassador also mentioned that the opening of the Fair coincided with the ending of G20 India's presidency whose motto Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which translates to "One Earth, One Family, One Future," is also a mindset matter where we see our existential reality which is of Unity. Find the full speech at the followinglink: https://www.fac
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7th November 2023 - The national literary event, the 45th Interliber was marked with the special guest, diplomat and author Amb. Vikas Swarup. Ambassador Srivastava pointed out that the 30 chapters in the recently published book, would be expanded exponentially in the next decade driven by people-to-people ties as Croatia and India has convergence in Democracy, complementarity in Demography, and commonality in Diversity. LINK: https://www.indianembassyzagreb.gov.in/content/issue11nov.pdf
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25th October 2023 - Ambassador Srivastava joined with the bestseller author Zoran Salopek on Eastern and Western perspectives and underpinning in conversation the meaning of spirituality, the importance of combining intuition with intellect, simplifying emotional intelligence by understanding the universe within and connecting it to the universe outside, and the power of meditation to bring us back to the present moment and experience the life as it is. LINK: https://www.indianembassyzagreb.gov.in/content/1698816920octnewsletter.pdf
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13th October 2023 - Ambassador Srivastava's presentation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in India at the Smart Industry2023 conference of Poslovni Dnevnik organized on 12-13 October in the City of šibenik.
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28th September 2023 - India in Croatia (Embassy of India, Zagreb) along with the Indology Department of the University of Zagreb hosted the Hindi Diwas 2023 & Sanskrit Diwas celebrations in Zagreb.
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4th September 2023 - The Dobro jutro, Hrvatska (Good Morning Show) on Croatian National Television spoke with Ambassador Srivastava about ISRO - Indian Space Research Organisation successfully landing Chandrayaan-3 at Moon’s South Pole and its first Sun mission Aditya L1 to study Solar events that impact life on Earth.
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17th August 2023- Ambassador Srivastava hosted the National Day Reception on the occasion of the 76th Anniversary of Independence Day in Zagreb which also marked the conclusion of 75 weeks long Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations in which 100 cultural and 225 Yoga events were organized in Croatia.
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16th August 2023- Read the comment piece by Ambassador Srivastava in the daily newspaper Poslovni dnevnik headlined "India has given voice to the countries of the global South in interactions with G20"LINK:
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15th August 2023: Ambassador Srivastava wrote an article for Poslovni dnevnik headlined "India gave a voice to the countries of the Global South in interactions with G20 members" LINK: https://www.poslovni.hr/kolumne/indija-je-dala-glas-zemljama-globalnoga-juga-u-interakcijama-s-clanicama-g20-4403772
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11th July 2023 - Read the edition of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) monthly magazine FIEO News about Croatia as its focus market with inputs from Ambassador Srivastava.
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21st June 2023 - The final celebration of this year’s International Day of Yoga was held on June 21, 2023, in Park Bundek (lake stage) with 100 attendees, organized by the Embassy of India in Croatia. Ambassador Srivastava highlighted the theme of the 9th IDY of “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - Yoga for World as one Family”.
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17th June 2023 - Ambassador Srivastava participated at the IDY2023 celebration in Novigrad with over 100 yoga participants jointly with the Mayor of the City of Novigrad, Mr. Anteo Miloš. The event was also supported by the City of Novigrad,Tourist Board of Novigrad Cittanova and the association Amrit Sagar - Yoga Novigrad-Poreč.
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/udrugaamritsagar/posts/pfbid02g4Cd
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10th June 2023 - Ambassador Srivastava participated in a yoga session, which took place in Drniš Fortress Gradina and was organized in cooperation with the Tourist Board Drniš and Yoga studio Yoga Back to Basic - šibenik Knin.
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16th May 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.LINK: https://www.indianembassyzagreb.gov.in/content/1682927121nnnnn.pdf
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6th April 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 transformationtaking place in India based on unique strength of 4Ds of Democracy, Demography, Diversity, & Demand in India. LINK:.
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March 30, 2023: H.E. Mr. Raj Kumar Srivastava, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Croatia, visited the University of Rijeka on Thursday, March 30, 2023, accompanied by Mr. Ivan Delić, Information and Cultural Assistant at the Embassy. This is the Ambassador’s third visit to the University, and this time, he visited Rijeka to open the Rijeka part of the initiative related to the International Year of Millet (IYM). LINK: https://uniri.hr/en/vijesti/ambassador-srivastava-at-the-university-of-rijeka/
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24th February 2023: Read the article from the Croatian National Television titled "From St. Blaise to Bollywood, an unbreakable connection since the 15th century" refers to the strong India-Croatia & Grad Dubrovnik-Goa ties that date back from the 15th century, mentioning the ongoing week of "India in Dubrovnik" which ends on 26th February. The article points out that in recent years more and more tourists from India want to visit Dubrovnik because of the films that are shot here. Ambassador Srivastava mentioned that last February, a well-known Indian film production company shot a movie in Dubrovnik that would be released this year, and would surely increase e awareness about Dubrovnik in India.
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23rd February 2023 : As part of the "India in Dubrovnik" week on 22-2-23, the University of Dubrovnik hosted Ambassador Srivastava, with a lecture on the topic "What to expect from India in the next 25 years" for the students of the University of Dubrovnik. Ambassador Srivastava expressed his satisfaction with the India-Croatia ties on all levels of cooperation, which has grown rapidly in the last few years and invited the students to explore New India in the forthcoming Cultural week of India in Dubrovnik. A video of Mr Deepak Bagla’s, (CEO of the world’s best Investment Agency as awarded by UNCTAD) address on the transformation of India taking place was also played for the students. LINK: https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/pfb
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20th February: Ambassador Srivastava and the Mayor of DubrOAvnik Mto Franković inaugurated the Week od "India in Dubrovnik".
- 12th February 2023 : A two-day International Summit on Renewable Energy Sources (INSORE 2023) was held in Dubrovnik, organized by the Faculty of Agriculture from Zagreb, in cooperation with the North East Renewable Energy Lab from India. The opening was attended by Ambassador Srivastava and The Minister of Agriculture, Marija Vučković. LINK:
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25th January 2023 : Ambassador Srivastava gave an interview on the occasion of the ODOP exhibition at the Ethnographical Museum, Zagreb. The exhibition of the Embassy of India in Zagreb and the Ethnographic Museum presented the project "One district, One Product" by which the government of the Republic of India strives to preserve traditional crafts and improve the social and economic position of artisans.
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16 December 2022: Read Ambassador's Interview in LIDER magazine about India's G20 Presidency published on 16th December 2022,25th October 2022: A conference was held on the topic „The Wisdom and Science of India and the West, united in the works of Tesla“ at HKD Napredak Zagreb poand inted out Vedic principles in Tesla's understanding of life. The event was held with the welcoming speech of Ambassador Srivastava. LINK:
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13th October 2022 : Ambassador Srivastava visited the Municipality of Cestica upon the invitation of Mayor Mr. Mirko Korotaj who was the host of the Central European Superleague in table tennis, among which were two players from India, Mr Shubh Goel & MMrJeho Himnakulhpuingheta. "Sports are an integral part of Croatian people, and also of India Croatia relationship," said Ambassador Srivastava, giving specific examples of football, chess, shooting, lawn tennis, and now table tennis that connect the two countries.
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1st October 2022 : Ambassador Srivastava participated in the 6th edition of Mirko Miočić Memorial, one of the largest open quizzes in Southeast Europe, held on 1st October under the sponsorship of the City of Grad Zadar, with a specially dedicated block about India on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of Independence Day of India. Ambassador Srivastava participated in the prize-winning ceremony.
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30th September 2022 : At the invitation of the Director of the Center for Croatian Civil Society Development, Ambassador Srivastava participated at the round table on the topic of participatory philanthropy held in the IMPACT centre in Zadar and presented “Transformative Philanthropy in New India giving specific case studies including that of Aspirational Districts and ODOP”.
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16 September 2022 : The IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Journal July/August edition highlighted Ambassador's Srivastava view on the India-Croatia partnership for growth which can be summarized in 4 Ts (Talent, Technology, Tourism & Trade). Ambassador pointed out that New India exported close to USD 500 million worth of goods to Croatia last FY (more than double the previous best), which clearly indicates the opportunities for expanding exports in the post-pandemic world. Read the Cover story on Page No. 8 & 9 at the following LINK: https://bit.ly/3RI3MNb15 September 2022 : In an interview in the latest edition of Croatian Business Magazine Lider, Mr. Deepak Bagla, Managing Director & CEO, Invest India, highlights the forefront of bringing global companies and investments into the Indian market which enabled New India to allocate in the past 8 years, over USD 523 billion across over 62 sectors. The interview is also announcing Mr. Bagla's participation as the keynote speaker at the 14th edition of the "Big Plans Day" conference on 21st September in Zagreb which would be inaugurated by the Hon’ble President of the Republic of Croatia. Find out more at: https://bit.ly/3QJOA0S13 September 2022 : Ambassador Srivastava gave a presentation on Transformational Aspirations & Journey of New India and New Opportunities for Croatia to the Rotary club Zagreb Medveščak. The session was attended, amongst others, by Mr Josip Pavić, Advisor for Sport, Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Croatia, 2012 & 2016 Olympics Gold & Silver medal winner in Water Polo & Mr. Davor štern, former Foreign Minister of Croatia and currently represented in the city assembly of the City of Zagreb, and many other important dignitaries members of the club. LINK: https://bit.ly/3C0JlG1
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18 August 2022: Ambassador Raj Kumar Srivastava in an interview for the Business newspaper Poslovni Dnevnik headlined "Our (Croatian-Indian) relations can only grow with the potential of 4T (Talent, Tourism, Technology, and Trade)" pointed out that as India celebrates its 75th Anniversary on the 15th of August this year, India is firmly placed with resolve to make its next 25 years’ journey empowering its most important resource, that is, its people for inclusive growth, driven by innovation and technology.Read the full interview at the following link: https://bit.ly/3CcDm1d
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14 June 2022: Media article from Jutarnji list about the India-Croatia startup challenge. The India-Croatia Startup Bridge challenge winners were announced with the presence of Ambassador Srivastava, Mr. Deepak Bagla, CEO of Invest India, & representatives of HAMAG-BICRO, Startup India, Infobip & HexGn. During the function, India-Croatia's cooperation in innovation for global good was highlighted as the most cherished outcome. Over 300 submissions and 13 winners in 50 days of challenge point to the vast potential that exists between India and Croatia: https://novac.jutarnji.hr/novac/aktualno/indijski-edu
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2 June 2022: The IDY 2022 inaugural event of the forthcoming 75 Yoga events was marked in the City of Ludbreg with the participation of Ambassador Srivastava, Mayor Mr. Dubravko Bilic, and Darko Jagic, President of the City council of City of Ludbreg. Ambassador Srivastava also paid a visit to ACG Europe together with the Mayor of the City of Ludbreg, Mr. Dubravko Bilić. https://ludbreg.hr/udruga-ayana-organizirala-obiljezavanje-medunarodnog-dana-joge/
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24 April 2022: Media article on Ambassador’s participation in the humanitarian chess tournament "The Queen's Gambit in the Croatian way" along with Mr. Ivo Josipović, the former President of Croatia, and famous Croats in the fields of science, art, and sports.
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19 April 2022: Media article on Ambassador’s visit to Metkovic, birth place of father Ante Gabric. https://likemetkovic.hr/portal/indijski-veleposlanik-srivastava-posjetio-rodnu-kucu-oca-ante-gabrica/
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19 April 2022: Media article on Ambassador’s participation at the photo exhibition on “Life and work of Fr. Ante Gabrić in India: Where Palm Trees bloom" through the eyes of Zvonimir Atletić in Blato, Korčula. https://www.blato.hr/vijesti/u-blatu-odrzana-izlozba-fotografija-tamo-gdje-palme-cvatu-zvonimira-atletica
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18 April 2022: Media article on Ambassador’s visit to Metković where, together with his family, he visited the birthplace of his father Ante Gabrić. https://www.metkovic.hr/2022/04/19/indijski-veleposlanik-u-rh-posjetio-rodnu-kucu-oca-ante-gabrica/
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12 April 2022: Media article from Tportal.hr about the India-Croatia startup challenge. The Bilateral Startup Bridge established on 20/12/21 has shaped the first initiative which shows the potential of connecting the two innovation ecosystems. https://www.tportal.hr/tehno/clanak/hamag-bicro-i-startup-india-u-potrazi-za-inovativnim-rjesenjima-hrvatskih-i-indijskih-startup-poduzeca-20220412
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11 April 2022: Media article on India-Croatia Digital Partnership getting wings. The Bilateral Startup Bridge established on 20/12/21 has shaped the first initiative which shows the potential of connecting the two innovation ecosystems. This startup challenge is a step in that direction. https://hamagbicro.hr/indijsko-hrvatski-startup-izazov/
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08 April 2022: Media article about Faculty of Agronomy hosted 15 undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students from Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, India. Students will spend 6 weeks at the Faculty for the purpose of doing professional practice.
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08 April 2022: Media article on India as partner country in the 9th International Tourism Fair PLACE2GO held in Zagreb. https://place2go.org/2022/04/09/b2b-friday-na-prvom-danu-sajma/
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01 April 2022: Don’t miss to visit India Pavilion at Arena Center Zagreb in Place2go - me'unarodni sajam turizma Tourism Fair on 8-10 April 2022, where India is Partner Country for the first time. https://roditelji.story.hr/Promo/a18089/Blizi-se-9.-PLACE2GO-medjunarodni-sajam-turizma-Jeste-li-spremni-za-putovanje-Mi-jesmo.html
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01 April 2022: Media article on Ambassador’s first visit to Senj, where he met with the Mayor Mr Jurica Tomljanović and the President of City Council Mr. Željko Tomljanović. They discussed the future cultural, tourism and business cooperation possibilities between India and Senj. https://www.senj.hr/indijski-veleposlanik-u-posjetu-u-gradu-senju/
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01 April 2022: Report at HRTvijesti on #NewIndia & #DigitalIndia, showing only few of the 100 plus #unicorn startups of India. The opportunities in #NewIndia are democratized like never before, absolutely befitting to the largest & oldest democracy on earth, that’s why we have one Unicorn every week in India as we celebrate #AmritMahotsav - the 75 years of Indian Independence. India-Croatia Startup Bridge established on 20/12/21 between HAMAG-BICRO & Startup India would ensure that two startups & innovations ecosystems remain connected for the benefit of our people and for global good providing global solutions. https://vijesti.hrt.hr/svijet/u-prosloj-godini-svaki-13-unicorn-nastao-je-u-indiji-6462049
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30 March 2022: Media coverage of the India-Croatia 30 years celebrations in Rijeka.https://www.novilist.hr/rijeka-regija/rijeka/dvije-drzave-povezane-i-poslovnimizazovima/
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25 March 2022: Media article on Ambassador’s visit to Osijek, where he met with the President of the City Council Vladimir Ham. After the meeting, Ham said that the Indian ambassador came primarily to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India's independence, which is already underway, but also this year's celebration of 30 years of diplomatic relations between India and Croatia. http://www.glas-slavonije.hr/489826/3/Indijski-veleposlanik-Raj-Kumar-Srivastava-u-Osijeku
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17 March 2022: Six leading states of India which together constitute 44% of area, 48% of population and 52% of India’s GDP. Clearly these states offer unique opportunities for investment & innovation in industry & infrastructure. Read the articles on these covered in Lider business weekly magazine in Croatian. https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/307604421476637
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11 March 2022: Read the Lider Magazine’s 9th Article in the weekly series on Business Opportunities in India - “Technology & Talent”. https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/303639465206466
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08 March 2022: Read the interview of Terence Lewis in the Istrian Magazine on India, Croatia & dance. Terence’s dance group Paradox created a great wave of positive energy with three super successful performances in Grad Samobor/službena stranica, Grad Zagreb Službena stranica, and Grad Pula between 21-26 February 2022, a week when P2P connections between India & Croatia grew stronger. https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/301582358745510
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03 March 2022: Please read stories on two prominent States of India covered in LIDER Magazine in the month February and March 2022.GUJARAT: A State that will be India's financial and technological gateway. Recognizing the country's potential as a hub for the financial services industry, the Government of Gujarat has formulated a mega project to realize this vision. It is planned to build a Central Business District, an entire city with office space, apartments, schools, hospitals, hotels, shops - Gujarat International Finance Tech-City. Tamil Nadu: One of the most sought after investment destinations in India. India's second largest economic power is of interest to investors due to its strategic position, business environment, superior infrastructure, active management and favorable ecosystem. https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/298578155712597
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27 Feb 2022: Indian Bollywood with the dance group "Paara-Dox" from India delighted in INK, Pula. Performance on the occasion of 75 years of Indian independence and 30 years of diplomatic relations with Croatia. https://www.regionalexpress.hr/site/more/indijski-bollywood-uz-plesnu-grupu-paara-dox-iz-indije-odushevio-u-ink
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27 Feb 2022: A breath of India in the Pula Theater House: "Indradhanush" or Indian rainbow - Indian culture, tradition, colors and liveliness in the interpretation of top dancers. The play was organized to mark the 75th anniversary of India's independence and 30 years of diplomatic relations between Croatia and India.https://www.glasistre.hr/kazaliste/dasak-indije-u-pulskoj-kazalisnoj-kuci-779685
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23 Feb 2022:Visitors of the Puchi Open School in Samobor visited India for 90 minutes. Dance group PAARA-DOX, who hailed all the way from Mumbai, gave them an unforgettable experience.https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=352677650053748
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21 Feb 2022: Ambassador Raj Kumar Srivastava &Terence Lewis were invited to Dobro jutro, Hrvatska show of Croatian National Television as Terence’s group starts its week long tour of Croatia. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=317067290443179
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17 Feb 2022: Articles covered in LIDER Magazine in February 2022 on two prominent States of India. Maharashtra - State with the largest contribution to India’s GDP. With a GDP size of USD 400 billion, Maharashtra contributes the highest share to India's GDP and attracted the largest share in FDI in the last two years, signing close to 100 MoUs of over USD 25 billion. Karnataka - The hub for knowledge, research, and innovation in Asia. As many as 44% of India's research and development centers operate in the state of Karnataka and for this reason, it retains the position as a global leader in technological innovations. It is home to many companies that are pioneers of research in the field of IT, so Google, Intel, GE, Samsung also have their centers there. https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/289364916633921
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17 Feb 2022: An article about India’s Annual Budget for the FY 2022-23 covered in the LIDER Magazine on 17 February 2022 “From India[at]75 to India[at]100 - Large Public Investments in Modern Infrastructure. With an estimated growth of 9% for this year, India is making great strides towards the target set by the Government - A modern and prosperous society based on new technologies, sustainable development, energy transition, and private as well as public sector investments”. https://www.facebook.com/Indiain
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05 Feb 2022: Deep HISTORICAL RELATIONSHIP OF INDIA AND CROATIA
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04 Feb 2022: Dubrovnik Mayor Mr. Frankovic with Ambassador of India
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04 Feb 2022: A film about love, about St. Mother Teresa, was shown in Sloboda, and an exhibition about Metkovac was opened in the Dulčić Masle Pulitika Gallery, which brought Croatia and India even closer with its good deeds. https://dubrovacki.slobodnadalmacija.hr/dubrovnik/vijesti/kultura/u-slobodi-prikazan-film-o-ljubavi-o-svetoj-majci-terezi-a-u-galeriji-dulcic-masle-pulitika-otvorena-izlozba-o-metkovcu-koji-je-svojim-dobrim-djelima-dodatno-zblizio-hrvatsku-i-indiju-1165173
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02 Feb 2022: Mother Teresa and father Ante Gabrić - eternal links between India and Croatia
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01 Feb 2022: The premiere of the documentary film "From Dubrovnik to Goa" was held at the Visa cinema
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26 Jan 2022: From Dubrovnik to Goa https://hrtprikazuje.hrt.hr/dokumentarci/od-dubrovnika-do-goe-
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24 Jan 2022: Interview in newspaper Glas Slavonije with Ambassador Raj Kumar Srivastava on the ocassion of #RepublicDayIndia about India-Croatia relationship, which would see exponential growth given the foundation that we have built for democratizing the opportunities for the people of our 2 countries. Read the full interview at the following Link:
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20 Jan 2022: The article by Ambassador Raj Kumar Srivastava on "Business opportunities in India (2) – Infrastructure Sector" the 2nd of 12 weekly editions in Lider magazine about #GatiShakti & other complementarities of India & Croatia which would strengthen the Innovation & Talent partnership. https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/271724605064619
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13 Jan 2022: Article written by Ambassador Raj Kumar Srivastava on "Business Opportunities in India – #UttarPradesh", the 1st of 12 weekly editions starting from this week in Lider Magazine to explain the great potential opportunities in India, both in geographical as well as thematic terms. https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/267538945483185
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12 Jan 2022: On the #Nationalyouthday of India, the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, an interesting connection between the East & the West, the Philosophy & the Science, the Spiritualism & the Materialism, and between Swami Vivekananda & Nikola Tesla almost 125 years back. https://www.faena.com/aleph/the-yogi-and-the-inventor-the-friendship-of-swami-vivekananda-and-nikola-tesla
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05 Jan 2022: Interview in Lider business magazine with Ambassador Srivastava about expanding India & Croatia bilateral ties in the field of Healthcare, Digital Innovation Ecosystem, Agriculture, Tourism & Climate change technologies.https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/262223809348032
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23 Dec 2021: Celebration of Ramanujan’s 134th birth anniversary in Zagreb at Napredak
- 20 Dec 2021: Launch of India-Croatia Startup Bridge https://www.croatiaweek.com/india-croatia-startup-bridge-why-indian-and-croatian-startups-are-more-connected-than-ever-before/
- 20 Dec 2021: India-Croatia Startup Bridge: Why Indian and Croatian startups are more connected than ever before https://www.croatiaweek.com/india-croatia-startup-bridge-why-indian-and-croatian-startups-are-more-connected-than-ever-before/
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15 Dec 2021: Lecture on Srinivasa Ramanujan, Indian mathematician organized by the Embassy of India and the Croatian-Indian Society, entitled "Srinivasa Ramanujan - as a bridge over the ocean" at the Croatian Cultural Society Napredak in Zagreb. https://www.fer.unizg.hr/zpm?%40=2uxjv#news_39048
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18 October 2021: Ambassador’s interview published in the FIEO monthly October issue about India-Croatia business ties. https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/211856041051476
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06 October 2021: Signing of MOU between the Kvarner Health Tourism Cluster in #Rijeka & All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi of Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India to develop collaboration in the study of traditional medical systems including Ayurveda. https://www.kvarnerhealth.hr/novosti/klaster-potpisao-poslovnu-suradnju-s-ministarstvom-ayush-republike-indije
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06 October 2021: Ambassador Srivastava & AYUSH delegation met with the Mayor of #Rijeka, Mr. Marko Filipović to announce the signing of a MoU between the City of #Rijeka & Ministry of AYUSH, on 6th Ayurveda Day, 2nd November 2021. https://www.rijeka.hr/odrzan-prijem-za-indijskog-veleposlanika/
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24 September 2021: Ambassador's visit to Samobor and meeting with Mayor Mrs. Petra škrobot & representatives of the city Administration.https://www.radiosamobor.hr/2021/09/24/samobor-posjetio-veleposlanik-indije/
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22 September 2021: Ambassador's meeting with Mr. Željko Holjevac, Director of Institut Ivo Pilar for Social Sciences & long time researcher Ph.D. Danijel Vojak. https://www.pilar.hr/2021/09/veleposlanik-indije-u-republici-hrvatskoj-nj-e-raj-kumar-srivastava-u-institutu-pilar-22-9-2021/
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15 August 2021: Interview with Ambassador by Edi Prodan for NOVILIST on India-Croatia partnership as New India provides opportunities to Croatian startups and P2P connections. https://www.novilist.hr/novosti/razgovarali-smo-s-raj-kumarom-srivastavom-indijskim-veleposlanikom-u-hrvatskoj/
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10 August 2021: Interview with Ambassador by Josip Novosel [at]Flash.hr on #Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations on 75th Independence Day of India. https://flash.hr/en/2021/08/raj-kumar-srivastava-75th-indian-independence-day/
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24 July 2021: Ambassador's interview in Dubrovacki vjesnik about his visit to LARIAT-Laboratory for intelligent autonomous systems, part of Sveuciliste u Dubrovniku. The interview also highlighted India-Croatia partnership in education & skills development which allow India-Croatia youths & innovators to interact & create new opportunities. https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/2879826392270647
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20 July 2021: Ambassador's interview in Dubrovnik Times
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21 June 2021: Ambassador's visit to Rijeka to attend the International Day of Yoga celebrations in Rijeka. https://www.novilist.hr/rijeka-regija/svjetski-dan-joge-u-rijeci/?meta_refresh=true
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16 June 2021: Ambassador's interview in Poslovni.hr: https://www.poslovni.hr/hrvatska/razvija
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07 June 2021: #IDY2021 celebrations in Croatia covered in Dobro Jutro, Hrvatska show at Croatian National Television on 5 June 2021: https://bit.ly/3vYDXh9 https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/2845149935738293
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04 June 2021: Watch the #Ayurveda cooking experience in Croatia with H.E. Ambassador Raj Kumar Srivastava & other Croatian Ayurveda experts about the gifts of nature in maintaining healthy and happy living in Ayurveda’s extensive knowledge base on preventive care, which derives from the concepts of “Dinacharya” - daily regimes and “Ritucharya”- seasonal regimes to maintain healthy life. https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/2843187149267905
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05 May 2021: Ambassador's interview with Mr. Romano Bolković at Croatian National Television HRT in the prime-time show 1on1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yuRsMr6T0Y
- 05 May 2021: Ambassador's visit to the University of Rijeka and meeting with Rector Dr Prijić Samaržija. https://uniri.hr/vijesti/veleposlanik-indije-posjetio-sveuciliste/
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03 April 2021: Mrs. Lakshmi Srivastava's interview in Glas Slavonije about India-Croatia rich cultural heritage, IT revolution & Cuisine conducted by the former ITEC participant Mrs. Ina Stasevic.http://www.glas-slavonije.hr/460561/11/Lakshmi-Srivastava-Dan-zapocinjem-molitvom-izlazecem-suncu
- 01 April 2021: Ambassador's visit to Osijek and meeting with the President of the Osijek-Baranja County Assembly Dragan Vulin and Deputy Mayor Žana Gamoš. https://radio.hrt.hr/radio-osijek/clanak/indijski-veleposlanik-u-nastupnom-posjetu/261453/
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