This program will bring together 30 leading French scientists from public and private research institutions. They will deliver more than 120 scientific talks in major Indian cities in a wide spectrum of fields, such as Laser & Plasma Physics, Aerospace and Aeronautics, Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Environment, Biotechnology and will encourage genuine bilateral dialogues on subjects of global importance.For more information, consult the French Science and Technology Service web site at: http://www.frenchsciencetoday.org/

Debates and discussions in the fields of science and education with French and Indian experts will be hosted at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore. As an extension of these, a symposium on sustainable development and a bilateral working group of education specialists will meet on an ongoing basis.

CampusFrance will organise a day of information on Higher Studies in France in 7 cities on specific themes ranging from Heritage Conservation, Hospitality, Energy and Transport, Design, Human Rights. This session shall be riveting for all students and especially for those with backgrounds in history, architecture and archaeology.On 7th December a conference on the theme “ Heritage Conservation and Architecture” (10am–7pm) will be held at the conference hall of Delhi University.This session shall be riveting for all students and especially for those with backgrounds in history, architecture and archaeology.

The Lycée Français opens its doors wide to India with a New Section of Excellence in Science (from class 9 to 12) for English – speaking Indian and international students selected after passing a test in English at the end of 8th standard in mathematics and science. The test will be held on 25th February, 2010 at 4.00 p.m at Lycée Français and in the Alliances Françaises all over India (online registration open)

Bachelor Students in Architecture and Civil engineering are to submit an intelligent, innovative and sensitive architectural idea for the creation of an Indo European Cultural Centre that adresses issues of climate change, energy efficiency, water and waste management, choice of building materials respecting sustainability concerns. The winners will be awarded, internships sponsored by the French Embassy in January

India’s grand obsession with films – along with cricket, religion and politics always generates much interest. A new confidence abounds in young Indian film-makers today. The contest taps into this energy by offering internships at the best French schools of cinema and animation. A jury of eminent panelists from French and Indian institutes will select the exceptional entries from both countries.

The book ‘Mots transparent’ is a documentation of shared vocabulary between the French and English language. From Architecture to Wagon, English speakers already know thousands of French words; this is celebrated on the occasion of the Bonjour India festival ! With the technical support of E-Nova, an internet version of the book will also be launched. A national quiz competition will award the winners with scholarships to study French in one of the Alliances Françaises, the Indo-French cultural centres for learning the French language.

Placed right in the heart of the Alliance Française of Madras in Chennai, the “Jules Verne” Teachers Training Centre puts its human and material resources at the disposal of those in the educational field in Southern India. It follows on the same lines as the Delhi Teachers Training Centre for Northern India.

“Postcards from Paris” is an event showcasing France and a celebration of French culture in all its richness and diversity. On this occasion 18 Delhi Public Schools of the NCR region and more than twenty schools of Delhi have been invited to participate in a variety of competitions focusing on France Dance Competition, Poster making competition, Solo Song Competition, Poetry Competition and a Quiz on France will be organised. The elimination competition will start at 12 noon till 1 or 2 p.m. in different venues of the school campus.

The opening of this new centre will be celebrated with food, wine, cheese, exhibition and jazz music !