Embassy Events

Embassy of India hosted a New Indian Student Orientation Programme on 8th February 2023 at the Embassy premisies to support and guide the new Indian students on their academic journey. A Cyber awarenesssession,briefculturalprogrammeandmentorshiptalkswerealsoheldtohelpnewstudentssettle intotheirnewhomes.

Embassy of India,Vienna organized Pranayama Workshop on 17th February 2023, where various types of breathing techniques were explained and demonstrated. Pranayamas covering Relaxation, Energization, Cooling,Warming,&BalancingoftheNervousSystemwerepracticedduringthesession.

Pristine beaches, spiritual retreat, multicultural and well-planned township reminiscent of French colonial rule... Pondy is your perfect weekend getaway. Some places have the power to lure you back again and again. Pondicherry is one such place. Natural beauty with blue waters on one side and greenery on the other, multi-cuisine restaurants, virgin beaches and cheap beer for all this and more, Puducherry is definitely one helluva place, perfect for a weekend getaway.

And the best thing is that being a small town, you don't need a guide and can explore it on your own. Be it the architecture of the buildings or even the patterns of the streets, one can't help but marvel at the colonial style. You can spend half a day admiring many heritage buildings and monuments in Puducherry. Nothing like lazing around by the sea.

The place has quite a few stunningly picturesque beaches. Pondy is also the place for those who love to try exciting stuff of adventurous sports like scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, etc. Do away with taxis and autos. For a change, hire a bicycle to go round the small town. It's not just cost effective, but eco-friendly too. And, it's also the best way to take in the sights and sounds of the place.

The Union Territory with its tranquil surroundings, quiet lanes and places like Aurobindo Ashram, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Matri Mandir (located inside Auroville) is a perfect escape for those seeking spiritual gratification. Another place for the spiritual soul is definitely the church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The town has an interesting amalgamation of food — sea food, organic food, Italian, Mexican, French, Continental and Chinese food — you name it and its there! Pondy offers innumerable accommodation options — hotels, homestays with kitchenette, cottages. You could either opt to stay by the sea or in the city limits where food is more accessible. Lodging is available for every budget, and in some cases, you can book online as well.

India- Austria by Air

On 18th February 2023, Air India resumed non-stop flights between Delhi and Vienna. The flight received a warm welcome at the Vienna Airport by dignitaries, including H.E. Mr Jaideep Mazumdar, Indian Ambassador to Austria, gracing the event to commemorate the occasion.

The Government of India has prepared a five-pillar strategy to drive India’s growth, which offers multiple avenues of collaboration and investments. Find out more under: www.makeinindia.com

INTERESTED IN VISITING A TRADE SHOW IN INDIA?

In case your company is interested in visiting a tradeshow/B2B event in India, be it one listed here or another one that came to your attention, get in contact with us via comm1.vienna@mea.gov.in to get more information about possible assistance/subsidies.

The Embassy of India is organizing Yoga workshops for various academic and business organisations. The Workshop includes exercises suitable to be performed by anyone in a spaceconstrained environment of own office. A brief session on Yoga Asanas (physical exercises), Pranayam (breathing exercises) and Meditation is conducted. The workshop is of about 75 minutes and the medium of the language is english. For further queries please write at comm1.vienna@mea.gov.in or call + 43 (1) 5058666.

The Government of India has extended e-Tourist Visa (e-TV) scheme to the citizens of Austria w.e.f. 26th February 2016. This facility is also available to the citizens of Montenegro and the Vatican City. The Indian e-Visa is an electronic travel permit that maKes acquiring a visa to visit India easier. After filling out an online form with the traveler's personal information and passport information, the Indian electronic visa can be received fast. Queries related to e-TV; for any assistance call 24x7 Visa support center at +91-11-24300666 or send email to indian-evisa@gov.in or visit www.indianvisaonline.gov.in

India Perspectives, the flagship magazine of the Ministry of External Affairs. The magazine is printed in 16 languages and goes to 170 countries, disseminating interesting information about India’s rich culture and tradition. For a copy of the magazine, mail us at: poip@mea.gov.in or visit www.indiaperspectives.gov.in

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (erstwhile Central Board of Excise & Customs) launched a mobile app “Indian Customs -Guide to Travelers” for dissemination of information about the Customs Baggage Rule, 2016. The application has been launched to inform traders, exporters and importers about the Customs Baggage Rules 2016. It has been developed by Bengaluru Customs and is available on Android Play store, Apple Store and Windows store.

The Embassy’s library is opened daily from 10 am to 1 pm without appointment. Our collection contains more than 3000 titles in dozens of categories.

For appointments outside the opening hours or other inquiries, please contact us at info.vienna@mea.gov.in or call on 015058666 – 44 .

Download our latest catalog of books under Library Catalog

EMBASSY’S LIBRARY

■■ The EMBASSY’S library is open DAILY from 10am to 1pm without appointment.

■■ For a complete list of books available in our library, visit our website www.eoivienna.gov.in .

■■ For scheduling an appointment outside the opening hours, please contact the information assistant under: info.vienna@mea.gov.in or 01 505 8666 - 44

Business Centre

■■ The EMBASSY’S Business Centre is opened DAILY from 10am to 1pm.

■■ For scheduling an appointment outside the opening hours, please contact the commercial wing under : comm1.vienna@mea.gov.in or 01 505 8666

Students Welfare Officer

■■ Mr. Rishi Tripathi, First Secretary in this Embassy has been designated as Officer to look after welfare of Indian Students in Austria and Montenegro.

■■ His contact details are: 0043 1 505 866 and ccl.vienna@mea.gov.in

Yoga Classes

■■ The Embassy has started Yoga and Dance Classes in multipurpose hall at Embassy of India, Vienna. To register please send an email to our Cultural Wing at culture.vienna@mea.gov.in

Ministry Of External Affairs Goes Mobile

■■ Avail services : passport, visa, consular assistance

■■ Ask your Minister : on the go, anytime, anywhere

■■ Follow your PM : on his visits abroad

■■ Find the nearest Indian Mission/Post : for emergency consular assistance

■■ Be informed : about India’s Foreign Relations on the move and form your own opinions

■■ Know more : about how to undertake Kailash Manasarovar Yatra and Haj Pilgrimage

■■ Download and watch : pictures & documentaries on India

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Ministry of External Affairs proudly presents “MEAIndia” – an integrated smart app for mobile and other hand held devices ‘MEAIndia’ is now available for download on App Store and Google Play Store.

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