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Issue: April 2018

Quote of the month

The moment I have realized God sitting in the temple of every human body, the moment I stand in reverence before every human being and see God in him - that moment I am free from bondage, every-thing that binds vanishes, and I am free.

- Swami Vivekananda

During the month of March 2018, the Consulate continued its engagements with various stakeholders in the region in all spheres, including political, economic and socio-cultural. On 01 March, Consul General called on Bavarian Social Affairs Minister Emilia Müller and briefed her on recent efforts and policies by Government of India in social justice & empowerment. Issues regarding possible cooperation, especially employment opportunities for Indian caregivers in Bavaria were also discussed. On 26 March, Consul General met Dr. Jürgen Zieger, Lord Mayor of Esslingen and discussed issues of cooperation, especially the cooperation with city of Coimbatore in variety of fields including business, smart city development and education exchanges.

Consul General with Bavarian Social Affairs Minister Emilia Müller

Consul General with Dr. Jürgen Zieger, Lord Mayor of Esslingen

Consul General addressed the Munich Economic Conference organized by World Economic Council on 22 March and participated in the Panel Discussion on ‘Europe’s Integration with Changing Global Economy: Chances & Challenges‘.

Consul General at IT-TRANS International Trade

Fair at Messe Karlsruhe

Consul General with Dr. Wilfried Stoll and

Esslingen Mayor at FESTO

Consul General at IWA Outdoor Classic 2018 at

Nürnberg Messe

Do You Know ?

Internet is the most preferred

medium of home search in

India? With over 462 million

internet users, India is the

second-largest online market

in the world. Of these, 20

million Indians search for

homes online every

month. Almost 53 per cent of

the total real estate transac-

tions in India is influenced

by the internet.

The real estate sector, after

agriculture industry, is the

second-largest employer in the

country. The sector is expected

to grow at a rate of 30 per cent

over the next decade.

Kankarbagh in Patna is Asia's

second-largest residential colo-

ny, spread over an area of 900

acres. It has all the facilities of

a mini-township, including a

sports facility, several

restaurants, a park and

multiple schools, hospitals

and shopping complexes.

There are about 248,408,494

households in India, second

only to China. This staggering

number is even more than the

population of half of the

world's countries.

According to a report

released by India Brand Equity

Foundation (IBEF), the Indian

real estate market is

expected to touch $180

billion by 2020.

The Veerabhadra Temple in Andhra Pradesh is famous of its Aakaasa Sthambha (floating pillar). This pillar hangs from the ceiling and is not grounded to

the floor.

On 8th March, Consul General visited IT-TRANS, major international trade fair at Messe Karlsruhe for intelligent urban transport systems, and interacted with technology providers on their interest in doing business in smart mobility sector in India. On 9th March, Consul General visited IWA Outdoor Classic 2018 at Nürnberg Messe and was interviewed on the occasion of forthcoming 5th Anniver-sary of Nürnberg Messe India, wherein he talked about increasing Indo-German commercial engagement.

Consul General with Mr. Peter Schwarz,

Managing Director of bavAIRia e.v.

Consul General with Mr. Jörg Mäder, Senior Vice President at Diehl Aerosystems

Consul General with Dr. Roshan Paul, Director of

Indo-German Science & Technology Centre

Consul General met Mr. Peter Schwarz, Managing Director of bavAIRia e.v., Bavarian Aerospace Cluster, in Munich on 07 March and discussed strengthening ties with India in this important emerging sector of cooperation. Consul General also visited Diehl Aerosystems on 13 March and discussed strengthening further the invest-ments by the German technology major in ‘Make in India’. On 26 March, Consul General visited FESTO, a leading automation technology major worldwide and an important partner of ‘Make in India’, and discussed with its Managing Partner Dr. Wilfried Stoll issues of strengthening investments in India. Dr. Roshan Paul, Director of Indo-German Science & Technology Centre called on Consul General on 13 March and discussed strengthening further the Indo-German S&T ties with the institutions in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

Art & Culture

Do You Know?

Varanasi, also known as

Benares, was called "the

ancient city" when Lord

Buddha visited it in 500

B.C. and is the oldest,

continuously inhabited city

in the world today.

India invented the Number

System. Zero was invented

by Aryabhatta.

The World's first university

was established in

Takshashila in 700BC. More

than 10,500 students from

all over the world studied

more than 60 subjects. The

University of Nalanda built

in the 4th century BC was

one of the greatest

achievements of ancient

India in the field of

education.

Ayurveda is the earliest

school of medicine known

to humans. Charaka, the

father of medicine

consolidated Ayurveda

2500 years ago. Today

Ayurveda is fast regaining

its rightful place in our civi-

lization.

The art of Navigation was

born in the river Sindhu

6000 years ago. The very

word Navigation is derived

from the Sanskrit word

NAVGATIH. The word navy

is also derived from San-

skrit 'Nou'.

Kaleidoscope of Indian cultural diversity: ‘Ana in Wonderland’

Celebrating 50 years of Mumbai-Stuttgart relations Consul General inaugurated a cultural event in Stuttgart on 17 March organized by Deutsch-Indische Gesellschaft (Indo-German Society).

On 2nd March, Consul General inaugurated Workshop ‘Ayurveda for You’ at Bad Endorf in Bavaria promoting healthy lifestyle through Ayurveda.

On 23rd March, Consul General inaugurated another Ayurveda Workshop in Munich

India Culture Forum (ICF) of the Consulate General of India, Munich organized an evening of Indian Dance Musical Medley ‘Ana in Wonderland’ on 21 March at the pres-tigious Gasteig Cultural Center, Munich. The Consul General along with Mr. Axel Bartelt, Regierungspraesident (President) of Oberpfalz region and Mr. Alfred Ruhermair, Chief of Protocol of the State Chancellery of Bavaria launched the Forum’s maiden event.

Corn and Capsicum Pulao Recipe

Ingredients: Corn kernels boiled ¾ cup; Green capsicum cut into small pieces 1 medium; Basmati rice soaked for 30 minutes and drained 1½ cups; Oil 1 tablespoon; Black peppercorns 5-6; Cinnamon 1 inch; Green cardamoms 3-4 (optional); Ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon; Onion sliced 1 medium; Salt to taste; Turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon (optional)

Method: Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add peppercorns, cinnamon, green cardamoms and ginger-garlic paste, mix and sauté for 30 seconds. Reduce heat, add onion and sauté till golden. Add rice and sauté for 2 minutes. Add corn kernels and half the capsicum and mix. Add salt and turmeric powder and mix well. Increase heat, add 3 cups water. When the water boils lower the flame ,cover and cook for 7-8 minutes or till rice is half done. Add remaining green capsicum and green chilli, mix, cover and cook for 2 minutes or till the rice is done Serve hot

India Quiz

Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of Embroidery? 1. Lucknow 2. Hyderabad 3. Jaipur 4. Mysore Please send your responses at cg.munich@mea.gov.in by 30 April, 2018. First five successful responses will receive interesting information material about India.

Indian Cuisine

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The Golden City Jaisalmer

So named for the yellow sandstone used in most of its buildings, the Golden City of Jaisalmer is an oasis of splendid old architecture that rises from the sand dunes of the Thar Desert. Once a strategic outpost, today the city is filled with splendid old mansions, magnificent gate-ways, and the mas-sive Jaisalmer Fort - also known as the Golden Fort - a daunting 12th-century structure that rises high above town. In addition to its palaces, temples, and fine old homes, the fortress boasts 99 bastions along with massive gates leading to its main courtyard where you'll find the seven story tall Maharaja's Palace. Start-ed in the early 1500s and added to by successive rulers right up until the 19th century, the palace offers sections open to the public including areas beautifully decorated with tiles from and intricately carved stone doors as well as a number of Jain temples dating from the 12th to 16th centuries, each decorated with fine marble and sandstone images, palm-leaf manuscripts, and brightly painted ceilings.

Congratulations to Ms.

Jundith Klein, winner of

India Quiz of March

2018.