Satish Reddy President of French European Indian Organisation

FEIO launched in Paris,France

French European Indian Organization launched in Paris

The aim of French European Indian Organisations is to promote entrepreneurship and facilitate industrial growth as trade and industry form an integral part of economic development of the country and for any Organization assisting them to network within the country and overseas for strategic partnerships either technical or commercial or in the terms of businesses, corporate houses, organizations, government agencies, Consulates or Embassies. Recently French European Indian Organization had a soft launch at the Indian Embassy in Paris, Which was inaugurated by The Ambassador of India Dr. Mohan Kumar, The Minister (Consular) Pankaj Saxena, First Secretary (Press& Culture) Lavanya Kumar and First Secretary (Community Affairs) Dheeraj Mukhia. Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Satish Reddy, President of the French European-Indian Organization said that  “I am happy to be in this organization as there will more than ten lakhs members registered in Europe comprising a cross-section of the business community with us as this will help them to have bilateral trades with France, Europe, and India where they get a chance to interact with each other and we are also planning members in India also. FEIO plays an advocacy role on a wide range of matters and acting as an impetus to growth and development of businesses, on policy and implementation matters.” Vice President of FEIO Ms. Jasmine Marecar expressed hope that presence of Mr. Satish Reddy in India will allow the association in promoting cultural and economic relations between India and France.

 

After talking about the relationship and opportunity Satish Reddy further added about his organization and his goals. ” French European Indian Organization is based in Paris. It registered at “Préfecture du Val-de-Marne” in France. It caters to the Social, Economic and cultural activity. The Aim is to get all the people from Indo-France and Europe in terms of peace and Harmony. France-Indian relationship has become increasingly strategic, even as one could argue that it has yet to realize its full economic potential. FEIO wants to play a bridge to get cultural tie-ups and business opportunity for France and the European community between them and Indian people. To promote the destination of both the countries as they could get a tourism boost The cultural activities also let people get familiar regarding their traditions and food habits. FEIO aim is to get maximum people to join this association and build a human chain and bridge in one platform” he added.

 

Indian Ambassador Dr. Mohan Kumar  appreciated the aim and vision of FEIO and said, “It is very good that the organization is getting both the countries together as the members and its community can help the world and India to grow bigger.”  He emphasized the role of Indo-French friendship associations in promoting people to people contacts and cultural relations between India and France.

Celebration of International Day of Yoga on the river Seine in Paris

Embassy of India, Paris is organizing a series of events on Yoga on the occasion of the Second International Day of Yoga. As a part of these celebrations, a Yoga event was organized on 21 June on the river Seine onboard the famous Bateaux Mouches boat sailing from the Eiffel Tower to the Notre Dame Cathedral. While the boat sailed past the prestigious monuments of Paris along the Seine river, the participants performed Yoga asanas in a rhythmic fashion. Yoga on the boat also drew the attention of thousands of tourists thronging the banks of the Seine.

Immersion into Yoga began with a session of meditation by the Yoga gurus of Art of Living. Ambassador of India, Dr. Mohan Kumar appreciated the enthusiasm of all participants and emphasized that for beginners, the International Day of Yoga is an introduction to the universe of Yoga and for the regular practitioners, it is another step in their journey of self-discovery.

Earlier on 18 and 19 June, Yoga events were organized by the Embassy at La Villette park and at the iconic Eiffel Tower respectively in Paris. Yoga demonstrations at famous touristic sites in Paris generated much enthusiasm in Yoga among the thousands of tourists and EURO-2016 cup fans visiting Paris. In addition to mainland France, Yoga events at overseas territories like Guadeloupe, Martinique, and the Reunion islands provided a chance to the Indian diaspora to reminisce their cultural heritage from India. Various cities like Strasbourg, Gretz-Armainvilliers, Nantes, Morlaix across France also joined in the celebrations of the Second International Day of Yoga.

Euro Cup and Yoga Festival at Eiffel Tower Rocked Paris

Embassy of India, Paris is organising a series of events on Yoga on the occasion of the Second International Day of Yoga. As a part of these celebrations, a Yoga event was organised at the iconic Eiffel Tower on 19 June 2016 in Paris. The event saw an overwhelming response. Due to constraints of ongoing security measures, the participation had to be   limited to 300 Yoga enthusiasts chosen through a lucky draw out of more than 2000 registrations received. The youngest Yoga enthusiast was a 6-year old (boy) while the oldest was the 92-year old senior citizen.

Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador of India, Dr. Mohan Kumar emphasized the importance of Yoga for a healthy and balanced life. The event commenced with a meditation session by the teachers of the Shivananda Yoga Centre in Paris. Synchronised asanas and mudras by the participants at the foot of the iconic Eiffel Tower were a visual delight.

Earlier on 18 June, another Yoga event organised by the Embassy at the La Villette park in Paris drew more than 2000 participants. An important part of the event was a narration of personal experiences of several individuals who immensely benefitted from Yoga. Their addresses drew much applause from the participants.

On 21 June, the Embassy of India will organize Yoga on the river Seine onboard the famous Bateaux Mouches boat sailing from the Eiffel Tower to the Notre Dame Cathedral. Meanwhile, news of celebrations of the International Yoga Day is being received from many other parts of France including from the cities of Gretz, Strasbourg, Avignon and the overseas territories like Guadeloupe and Martinique islands.

Managing Director of World News Network Satish Reddy said, “I am glad to be the part of this International Yoga Festival in Paris. Yoga is an ancient science which leads to health in the body, peace in the mind, joy in the heart, and liberation of the soul. I am happy that Embassy has done a very good job where thousands of French and Indians have come toward to Celebrate Yoga day and It can be said that Euro Cup and Yoga Day is the most rocking events in France.”

Others who were present at the event are Mr. Manish Prabhat (Deputy chief  of mission) Mr. Lavanya Kumar (First cultural secretary ) and Mr. Suresh K Sharma (Attaché Cultural).

International day of yoga at France, La Villette

The Second International Day of Yoga was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Paris on 18 June at La Villette. The International Day of Yoga was an initiative launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was adopted by the United Nations to promote Yoga for a healthy life style.

More than 2000 Yoga enthusiasts of all ages participated in these celebrations at La Villette in Paris. Several Indo-French cultural associations, friendship groups, Indian diaspora and Yoga schools like Art of Living, Swami Shivananda Yoga centre, Tapovan, Yoga& Co, Sahaja Yoga, Isha Foundation and others actively contributed to the success of the event. Speaking on this occasion, Ambassador of India, Dr. Mohan Kumar gave a brief overview on the origin of Yoga and emphasised the importance of Yoga in modern lifestyle. He exhorted the youth to regularly practice Yoga for personality development and stress management. The initiative by the Government of India seeks to reclaim the Yoga heritage of India and underline its soft power and wellbeing for all.

The event commenced with sufi songs and traditional Baul song from West Bengal followed by meditation. The event bore a festive look with the participants rhythmically performing different asanas and mudras of Yoga. The event provided an excellent opportunity for all Yoga enthusiasts and the amateurs alike to understand the benefits of Yoga on health and its role in self-realisation.

The International Day of Yoga event in Paris was endorsed by several French and Indian film actors. Famous personalities like Simon Frenay, a renowned French actor and Edgar Morin, an internationally renowned French Philosopher participated in the event. Stéphane Haskell, who heroically defied the physical disability of pony-tail syndrome and its associated lifelong suffering with the assistance of Yoga narrated his personal experiences with Yoga.

On 19 June, Embassy will be organising another International Day of Yoga event in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower with participation of 500 people. On 21 June, more than 100 people will perform Yoga on board a boat in the river Seine sailing from the Eiffel Tower to Cathedral Notre Dame.

Apart from Paris, the International Day of Yoga was celebrated with great enthusiasm in several cities of France including Strasbourg, Nice, Avignon, Angers, Gretz, Samoens, Toulouse, Nantes, Gouvieux and in French overseas territories like Guadeloupe, Martinique and the Reunion Islands. More than 7000 people across France joined in these celebrations and spread the message of ‘Yoga for peace and harmony’.

Others who were present at the event are Mr. MANISH PRABHAT (Deputy chief  of mission) Mr. LAVANYA KUMAR (First cultural secretary ), Mr SATISH REDDY (Managing Director world news Network), Ms JASMINE MARECAR (Assistant  Prosecutor), Mr VIVEK CHIB, Mr. Venugopal Menon (Second secretary Bolateral relations), Mr. Suresh K Sharma (Attache Cultural) and Mr. Satya Paul (Protocol Officer)