Science Beyond Borders – Connecting the Dots between India & France

Date and Time: 

12 April 2022, 7pm onwards - Inauguration

13-23 April 2022, 11am to 8pm - Exhibition on view

Entry: 
Inauguration - register at - t.ly/ZF5y 

Exhibition - Free 

Venue: Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003
Parking: Gate No. 1, 2 & 3 (Cars), Gate No. 2 (Bikes & Bicycles)

Venue Info: Events | About | Map | Nearest Metro Stations :

'Jor Bagh(Yellow Line)Exit Gate-1' - Walk Direction
'Khan Market(Violet Line)'
Area: Lodhi Road Area Events

Event Description: Science Beyond Borders – Connecting the Dots between India & France

The history of science initiative of the Institut Français in India takes you on a first journey into this extraordinary past and the stories of exchanges between the top minds of the two countries across centuries right until the modern day through a travelling exhibition.

Yes, a meeting at the Fifth General Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) in Washington DC in 1962 brought about the meeting of Jacques Blamont, Founder of the French Space Agency (CNES) and Mr Vikram Sarabhai, father of the Indian space programme thereby paving the way for the Indian space programme on 21st November 1963 with the launch of a sodium vapour payload from Thumba brought to India by Jacques Blamont. This was followed by three more rocket-based experiences conducted by the French Centaurus, a two-stage solid propellant rocket provided by CNES to ISRO.

But that’s not all. It’s not just rocket science!

The history of science and technology is laden with precious gems pointing to an invaluable, though little known, a partnership between French and Indian ‘adventurers and pioneers’, comprising of scientists, academicians, entrepreneurs, institutions, engineers and government.

And across mathematics, medicine, nuclear science, biodiversity, aviation, physics, visual analytics, locomotives, astronomy, cartography and more. At the end of it all, this history and shared relationship is about people.

The history of science initiative of the Institut Français in India takes you on a first journey into this extraordinary history and the stories of exchanges between the top minds of the two countries across centuries right until the modern-day. This history is still unravelling and more stories will join this fascinating array of narrative, adventure, and knowledge sharing and fellowship.

As part of Bonjour India Festival – 2022

Overall, Bonjour India will cover 19 cities across the country, showcasing Indo-French expertise and collaboration in innovation, education, research, science and technology, arts and culture.

This artistic, cultural, educational and social initiative is an Indo-French moment put together by the French cooperation network in India mainly comprising of the Embassy of France and its cultural service, the French Institute in India, the Alliance Française network and, the Consulates of France in collaboration with Indian Council for Cultural Relations, with support from various public and private partners.

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