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Gandhi March
Utrecht
Wednesday, 29th September 2021
09.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs
Shri Krishna School
Van Lawick van Pabstlaan 1
3453 RA Utrecht
Program: Coming up
Educating on Mahatma Gandhi and Non-Violence
Utrecht
Wednesday, 29th September 2021
10.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs (Group 7/8)
11.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs (Group 5/6)
Shri Krishna School
Van Lawick van Pabstlaan 1
3453 RA Utrecht
Program: Coming up
International Day of Non-Violence
Utrecht
Friday, 2nd October 2021
14.00 hrs to 16.00 hrs
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Utrecht
Wittevrouwenstraat 7 Bis
3512 CS Utrecht
Program: Coming up
Festival of Lights - Diwali Celebrations in Utrecht
Sunday, 24th October 2021
12.00 hrs to 18.00 hrs
ZIMIHC Theater Stefanus
Braziliëdreef 2
3563 CK Utrecht
Program: Coming up
Hindi Courses in Utrecht
IF Hindi Course
Every Thursday
18.30 hrs to 20.00 hrs
Van Lawick van Pabstlaan 1
3453 RA De Meern (Utrecht)
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Indian community getting ready to welcome PM Modi in Netherlands
Tuesday, 27th June 2017
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi
Exclusive with Indian Ambassador to the Netherlands
Indian community getting ready to welcome PM Modi in Netherlands
Connect to India with an OCI Card (Kom in contact met India met een OCI Kaart)
International Day of Non-Violance Observed Across the World
Gandhi March in The Netherlands on Sunday, 1st October 2017
From Peace Palace to Grote Kerk (The Hague)
In Exhibition at Grote Kerk (The Hague): Bicycle used by Mahatma Gandhi (1928)
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India
Opening of International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP)
Headquarters and state-of-the-art DNA laboratory
The Hague
Tuesday, 24th October 2017
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with Hon'ble Minister Mr. Bert Koenders, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Netherlands Joint Committee
Service of Rememberance
Westduin Cemetery
The Hague
Sunday, 12th November 2017
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India
Addressing the audience
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony,
Ambassador of India, at 'India in World War I' Photo Exhibition
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with Air Commodore Shiv Ratan Singh VM VSM
Judge Dalveer Bhandari of the International Court of Justice re-elected for the term 2018-2026
Peace Palace
The Hague
Wednesday, January 10th 2018
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India
Addressing the audience
Planting a tree to commemorate the 70th Death Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Peace Palace
The Hague
Tuesday, January 30th 2018
Hon'ble Mr. Rabin Baldewsingh, Deputy Mayor of The Hague
Welcoming the audience
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India
Addressing the audience
Hon'ble Mr. Rabin Baldewsingh, Deputy Mayor of The Hague,
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India and
Mr. Ram Lakhina planting the tree
Planting of the tree by representatives of the
India Diaspora and the
Surinamese Hindustani Community
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with Hon'ble Mr. Rabin Baldewsingh,
Deputy Mayor of The Hague
A group photograph in the beautiful garden of the Peace Palace
Farewell Reception (Afscheidsreceptie) of Mr. Kees Geldof and Mr. Paulus Jansen
Deputy Mayor's of Utrecht
Spoorwegmuseum, Utrecht
Friday, June 8th 2018
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, thanking Hon'ble Mr. Kees Geldof, Deputy Mayor of Utrecht,
for all his contribution towards Utrecht and The India Foundation (IF),
especially his efforts in establishing the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Utrecht
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, thanking Hon'ble Mr. Paulus Jansen, Deputy Mayor of Utrecht,
for all his dedication towards Utrecht
With Hon'ble Ms. Lot van Hooijdonk, Deputy Mayor of Utrecht,
at the farewell reception
With Hon'ble Mr. Jan van Zanen, Mayor of Utrecht,
at the farewell reception
Celebrating India's 72nd Independence Day
The India House
The Hague
Wednesday, 15th August 2018
Celebrating India's 72nd Independence Day
Celebrating India's 72nd Independence Day
Celebrating India's 72nd Independence Day
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India and
Hon'ble Mr. Jan van Zanen, Mayor of Utrecht
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with Hon'ble Mr. Frank Koen, Mayor of Wassenaar and
Mr. Dowlatram Ramlal, Chairman, Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV)
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with Hon'ble Mr. Rabin Baldewsingh,
former Deputy Mayor of The Hague
Mr. Manohar Gangesh, Counsellor, Embassy of India and Mrs. Gangesh
Drs. Marianne Oort, Mrs. Nimi Madan and Mrs. Soni Gurnani
Paying respects to India's beloved leader
Embassy of India
The Hague
Tuesday, 21st August 2018
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, signing the condolence book
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, signing the condolence book
India-Netherlands collaboration in Healthcare including Ayurveda
Holiday Inn
Leiden
Monday, 3rd September 2018
Hon'ble Minister Mr. Shripad Yesso Naik for AYUSH,
(Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy),
lighting the traditional lamp
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India, lighting the traditional lamp
Hon'ble Minister Mr. Bruno Bruins for Medical Care & Sports,
inaugurates the seminar “India-Netherlands Collaboration in Healthcare including Ayurveda”,
with the traditional lighting of the lamp
Hon'ble Minister Mr. Bruno Bruins for Medical Care & Sports,
addressing the audience
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with Hon'ble Minister Mr. Shripad Yesso Naik,
for AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy)
Meet and Greet with Hon'ble Minister Mrs. Harsimrat Kaur Badal for Food Processing Industries
Amity International School
Amstelveen
Wednesday, 5th September 2018
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India, addressing the audience
Hon'ble Minister Mrs. Harsimrat Kaur Badal for Food Processing Industries,
addressing the audience
Meet and Greet at Amity International School, Amstelveen
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with Hon'ble Mr. Frank Berkhout, Deputy Mayor of Amstelveen and
H.E. Mr. Sheikh Mohammed Belal, Ambassador of Bangladesh
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with Hon'ble Minister Mrs. Harsimrat Kaur Badal,
for Food Processing Industries
Meeting Indian Film Actor Mr. Arjun Rampal
Embassy of India
The Hague
Thursday, 13th September 2018
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with Indian Film Actor Mr. Arjun Rampal
Discussing the program of Follow the Mahatma and the Gandhi March for Non-Violence,
which is to take place on 30th September 2018
KLM OPEN
Finals in the Netherlands
Spijk
Sunday, 16th September 2018
KLM OPEN
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with Mr. Alok Sawhney, Head of Continental Europe Jet Airways with
flight attendant Ms. Minakshi Jamwal (L) and Ms. Anita Nagpal (R)
at Jet Airways Skybox
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India and
H.E. Mr. Vusi Bruce Koloane, Ambassador of South Africa
at Jet Airways Skybox (Hole 14)
International Day of Non-Violence
Gandhi March
Peace Palace to Grote Kerk
The Hague
Sunday, 30th September 2018
Welcome address by H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India
to the Netherlands at Peace Palace, The Hague
A group photograph with Ambassadors and
the Board Members of Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV)
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with Sri M
Getting ready for the Gandhi March from Peace Palace to Grote Kerk
Gandhi March with two young Gandhi's
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, Hon'ble Ms. Kavita Parbhudayal, Deputy Mayor of The Hague
Mr. Dowlatram Ramlal, Chairman, Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV) and
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India at the Gandhi March
At the Grote Kerk
A group photograph with Ambassadors, Board Members of
Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV) and all artists
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with H.E. Mr. Pete Hoekstra,
Ambassador of the United States to the Netherlands
The Indian dance group, students from the Shri Krishna School, Utrecht,
Haagsche Schoolvereniging (HSV) and International School, The Hague with
Dr. Kanta Rani, Ms. Vaijeyanthi Panchapagesan (Dance Teacher, The Hague),
Dr. Saroj Thapa, H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India,
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani and Ms. Warsha Kalidien (Dance Teacher, Utrecht)
Videolink International Day of Non-Violence:
Talk about Non-Violence and Mahatma Gandhi
Sekolah Indonesia Den Haag (SIDH)
Wassenaar
Monday, 1st October 2018
Welcoming address by Mr. Udik Ripul, Principal, Sekolah Indonesia Den Haag (SIDH)
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India addressing the students about
Non-Violence and Mahatma Gandhi at the Sekolah Indonesia Den Haag (SIDH)
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India, presenting medals to
students of Sekolah Indonesia Den Haag (SIDH)
Group photo of Sekolah Indonesia Den Haag (SIDH)
Student presenting flower to H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony,
Ambassador of India
Mr. Fikri Cassidy, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Indonesia presenting
a gift to H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India with Mr. Udik Ripul,
Principal, Sekolah Indonesia Den Haag (SIDH), Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani (Right) and
Mr. Gunar Yadi, Vice Principal and Dr. Din Wahid, Cultural and
Education Attache, Embassy of Indonesia (Left)
Link to Follow the Mahatma:
Meet & Greet Mr. Kailash Satyarthi, Noble Prize Winner
World Trade Center
The Hague
Friday, 19th October 2018
Mr. Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Prize Winner addressing the audience
Mr. Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Prize Winner addressing the audience
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India addressing the audience.
Mr. Sudip Lahiri, Senior Vice President, HCL Technologies and Vice Chairman, NICCT
presenting a bouquet to Mr. Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Prize Winner
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) with Mr. Kailash Satyarthi,
Nobel Prize Winner and Mr. Sudip Lahiri, Senior Vice President,
HCL Technologies and Vice Chairman, NICCT
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) with
Mr. Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Prize Winner
Inauguration of India Dans Festival
KORZO
The Hague
Friday, 19th October 2018
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India, lighting the traditional lamp, along with
Mr. Leo Spreksel, Program Director - India Dans Festival, Korzo and
Prof. Dr. Nirmala Sharma, Director, The Gandhi Centre
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India, addressing the audience
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India and
Mr. Leo Spreksel, Program Director - India Dans Festival, Korzo
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with Mr. P. Unnikrishnan,
Carnatic Music Vocalist and Renowned Playback Singer
Mobility of Skills Between India-Europe
Province House
Utrecht
Wednesday, 19th December 2018
Mr. Ram Lakhina, President Emeritus FCCI, Mr. Jasbir Singh, President FCCI and FIDE,
Mr. Jan Zuidema, Head of Invest Utrecht, Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF),
Dr. Ajay Bailey, Assistant Professor Transnational Mobilities,
International Development Studies, Department of Human Geography and
Spatial Planning, Utrecht University and Ms. Sanchi Tibrewala, Trustee FCCI
Mr. Jan Zuidema, Head of Invest Utrecht, Mr. Jasbir Singh, President FCCI and FIDE,
H.E. Mr. Pim van der Berg, Vice-Governor, Province of Utrecht and
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF)
Opening words by Mr. Jasbir Singh, President, FCCI and FIDE
Mobility of Skills Between India-Europe, Province House, Utrecht- 19th December 2018
Address by the Chief Guest, H.E. Mr. Pim van der Berg, Vice-Governor, Province of Utrecht
Address by Dr. Luther M. Rangreji, Counsellor (Legal), Embassy of India
Theme presentation “Mobility of skills between India - Europe - role of Indian diaspora” by
Mr. Ram Lakhina, President Emeritus FCCI
“Mobility of skills - Why Utrecht Province?” by
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, FCCI Trustee, President - The India Foundation (IF), Utrecht
“Mobility of skills - Why Utrecht Province?” by
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, FCCI Trustee, President - The India Foundation (IF), Utrecht
“Creating functional prototype of the circular skills ecosystem in Utrecht through
Indo-Dutch collaboration” by Dr. Ajay Bailey, Assistant Professor Transnational Mobilities,
International Development Studies, Department of Human Geography and
Spatial Planning, Utrecht University
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) with
Mr. Manohar Gangesh, Chargé d'affaires, Embassy of India
Panel Discussion with Ms. Usha Doekhi, Chairperson Hindustani Council &
Member Indian Diaspora Council
Bollywood Classic, a fusion of Bollywood moves and
Indian folk dance by 'Naach2bollywood Beats'
Urban Bollywood, a combination of Bollywood and
street style dancing by Delftse Dance Crew
Networking
Mr. Dinesh Gurnani, Mr. Satish Sewraj, Hindi Teacher (IF), Ms. Sadhana Sewraj Mishra and
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF)
New Year Reception - Municipality of Utrecht
Supernova, Jaarbeurs
Utrecht
Wednesday, 2nd January 2019
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF), Mr. Manohar Gangesh, Chargé d'affaires, Embassy of India,
Mrs. Soni Gurnani, Hon'ble Mr. Jan van Zanen, Mayor of Utrecht, Ms. Simone Richardson,
Mrs. Midori Inomata and H.E. Mr. Hiroshi Inomata, Ambassador of Japan
Martin Luther King Walk
by Mr. Frank Kanhai
National Archives to Peace Palace
The Hague
Saturday, 19th January 2019
Address by Hon'ble Ms. Kavita Parbhudayal, Deputy Mayor of The Hague along with
Mr. Frank Kanhai and Mr. Ryan Haripersad
Ribbon-cutting to start the Walk by Mr. Tariq Akram, Model in the Netherlands along with
Mr. Frank Kanhai, Hon'ble Ms. Kavita Parbhudayal, Deputy Mayor The Hague,
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) and Ms. Tjetan Kartaram
Walking from National Archives to Peace Palace
Hon'ble Ms. Kavita Parbhudayal, Deputy Mayor The Hague, lights a candle at the
World Peace Flame Monument, next to the main gate of the Peace Palace in the Hague
Walking from Peace Palace to National Archives
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) along with
Hon'ble Ms. Kavita Parbhudayal, Deputy Mayor of The Hague, Mr. Frank Kanhai and
Hon. Mr. Yohan A.C. Byrde along with their medals after the walk
Meeting and Farewell Reception of H.E. Mr. W.I.I. van Beek, Governor, Province of Utrecht
Province House
Utrecht
Monday, 21st January 2019
H.E. Mr. W.I.I. van Beek, Governor, Province of Utrecht addressing the meeting
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) with H.E. Mr. W.I.I. van Beek,
Governor, Province of Utrecht at the farewell reception
Meeting with Mr. Vishwaraj Jadeja, Indian Ice Skater
De Vechtsebanen Sports & Businesscampus
Utrecht
Monday, 4th February 2019
De Vechtsebanen Sports & Businesscampus
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with Mr. Vishwaraj Jadeja, Indian Ice Skater
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani with Mr. Vishwaraj Jadeja, Indian Ice Skater and
Coach Mr. Wim Nieuwenhuizen
Meeting with H.E. Mr. Hans Oosters, King's Commissioner (Governor), Province of Utrecht
Province House
Utrecht
Friday, 17th May 2019
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) with H.E. Mr. Hans Oosters,
King's Commissioner (Governor), Province of Utrecht
Awakening with BK Shivani
Freedom and Happiness in Relationships
Zuiderstrandtheater
The Hague
Saturday, 29th June 2019
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) with
Eminent spiritual leader Sister BK Shivani,
Ms. Mrinalini Kaur Sapra, First Secretary, Embassy of India and
Sister Jacqueline Berg of Brahma Kumaris Spirituele Academie
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) with
Ms. Mrinalini Kaur Sapra, First Secretary, Embassy of India and
Sister Marie-Lisette Derks of Brahma Kumaris Spirituele Academie
Ms. Mrinalini Kaur Sapra, First Secretary, Embassy of India addressing the audience
Eminent spiritual leader Sister BK Shivani - Freedom and Happiness in Relationships
The Nelson Mandela Walk
by Mr. Frank Kanhai
Statue of Nelson Mandela (Museon) to Peace Palace
The Hague
Saturday, 20th July 2019
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) along with Ms. Tjetan Kartaram,
Hon'ble Ms. Kavita Parbhudayal, Deputy Mayor of The Hague, Mr. Frank Kanhai,
Ms. Suzan Girbaran and H.E. Mr. Vusi Bruce Koloane, Ambassador of South Africa
Ribbon-cutting to start the Walk by Hon'ble Ms. Kavita Parbhudayal, Deputy Mayor The Hague along with
H.E. Mr. Vusi Bruce Koloane, Ambassador of South Africa,
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) and Mr. Frank Kanhai
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) along with
Hon'ble Ms. Kavita Parbhudayal, Deputy Mayor of The Hague and
H.E. Mr. Vusi Bruce Koloane, Ambassador of South Africa
Mr. Guillermo Babel (Baba Yaga) along with H.E. Mr. Vusi Bruce Koloane, Ambassador of South Africa and
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF)
Mr. Guillermo Babel (Baba Yaga) lights a candle at the World Peace Flame Monument next to
the main gate of the Peace Palace in The Hague
Walking from Peace Palace to Museon, The Hague
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) along with
H.E. Mr. Vusi Bruce Koloane, Ambassador of South Africa, walking from Peace Palace to Museon, The Hague
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) receiving medal from
H.E. Mr. Vusi Bruce Koloane, Ambassador of South Africa
Cultural program by South African Group
Ms. Tjetan Kartaram, H.E. Mr. Vusi Bruce Koloane, Ambassador of South Africa,
Mr. Guillermo Babel (Baba Yaga), Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF),
Mr. Frank Kanhai and Ms. Suzan Girbaran
Meeting with Hon'ble Ms. Kavita Prabhudayal, Deputy Mayor of The Hague
Atrium, Municipality of The Hague
The Hague
Monday, 22nd July 2019
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) with Hon'ble Ms. Kavita Prabhudayal, Deputy Mayor of The Hague
Lunch at Luden, The Hague
World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC)
Softball Qualifier (Europe - Africa)
Sportpark De Paperclip
Utrecht
Wednesday, 24th July 2019
World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) - Softball Qualifier (Europe - Africa)
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) along with
H.E. Mr. Vusi Bruce Koloane, Ambassador of South Africa and the South Africa Team and Coaches
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) along with
Mr. Mashilo Matsetela, President, Softball South Africa (SSA),
H.E. Mr. Vusi Bruce Koloane, Ambassador of South Africa and the South Africa Team Head Coach
Paying respects to India's - "People's Minister"
Embassy of India
The Hague
Thursday, 8th August 2019
India's former External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj ji
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) signing the condolence book
Meeting Ms. Nora Fatehi
(Dancer, Model, Actress and Singer)
JW Marriott (Juhu)
Mumbai
Sunday, 1st September 2019
Mr. Dave Gurnani discussing relations between India and The Netherlands with Ms. Nora Fatehi
Mr. Dave Gurnani with Ms. Nora Fatehi
Cycling Rally
Celebrating 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Embassy of India
The Hague
Sunday, 29th September 2019
Starting Cycling Rally at Embassy of India, The Hague by H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony,
Ambassador of India, along with Mr. Rajesh Ramnewash, Chairman,
Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV), Dr. Saroj Thapa and
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, Secretary, Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV)
Cycling Rally to first stop: Peace Palace
At Peace Palace
Cycling Rally to second stop: Binnenhof
At Binnenhof
Outside Binnenhof
Cycling Rally to third stop: Madurodam
Cycling Rally to third stop: Madurodam
At Madurodam
Cycling Rally to final stop: Embassy of India, The Hague
Arrival at Embassy of India, The Hague
Group photo, H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India with participants
Seminar on India and The Netherlands
Past, Present & Future
Release of a book authored by Ambassador Venu Rajamony
The Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam
Monday, 30th September 2019
Address by H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India
on India and The Netherlands: Past, Present & Future
Presentation of the book by H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India
on India and The Netherlands: Past, Present & Future
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India presenting the first copy of the book on
India and the Netherlands Past, Present & Future to H.M. King Willem-Alexander
H.M. Queen Máxima takes delight in the book
H.M. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima meet invited guests
H.M. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima meet invited guests
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani having a conversation with H.M. King Willem-Alexander
H.M. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima meet invited guests
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India signing his book for
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani and Mrs. Soni Gurnani
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani and Mrs. Soni Gurnani with their signed book
Talk about Non-Violence and Mahatma Gandhi
Sekolah Indonesia Den Haag (SIDH)
Wassenaar
Tuesday, 1st October 2019
Opening address by Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani
Welcome speech and Introduction of SIDH by Dr. Din Wahid, Cultural and Education Attache, Embassy of Indonesia
Presentation by Dr. Kanta Rani, Embassy of India on Non-Violence and Mahatma Gandhi
Q & A
Presenting medals to students of Sekolah Indonesia Den Haag (SIDH)
Dr. Kanta Rani, Embassy of India and Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani gifting a book on Mahatma Gandhi to
Dr. Din Wahid, Cultural and Education Attache, Embassy of Indonesia
Dr. Din Wahid, Cultural and Education Attache, Embassy of Indonesia gifting a bouquet to
Dr. Kanta Rani, Embassy of India
Group photo of Sekolah Indonesia Den Haag (SIDH)
Exhibition on "Life & Message of Gandhi"
Celebrating 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
'Atrium' City Hall
The Hague
Tuesday, 1st October 2019
Welcome Address by Dr. Kanta Rani, Embassy of India
Opening of Exhibition on "Life & Message of Gandhi" by H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony,
Ambassador of India and Mr. Wim Jansen,
International Affairs, Municipality of The Hague
Opening of Exhibition on "Life & Message of Gandhi" by H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony,
Ambassador of India and Mr. Wim Jansen,
International Affairs, Municipality of The Hague
Address by H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India
Address by Mr. Wim Jansen, International Affairs, Municipality of The Hague
H.E. Dr. Alireza Kazemi Abadi, Ambassador of Iran at the
opening of the exhibition
Exhibition on "Life & Message of Gandhi"
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani and H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India,
Celebrating 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
International Day of Non-Violence
Gandhi March
Celebrating 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Hobbemaplein to Peace Palace
The Hague
Wednesday, 2nd October 2019
Prayer before starting the Gandhi March at the Mahatma Gandhi Statue,
Hobbemaplein, The Hague
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India, along with Mr. Rajesh Ramnewash,
Chairman, Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV),
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, Secretary, Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV)
and participants
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India with students and
participants before starting the Gandhi March
Getting ready for the Gandhi March from Hobbemaplein to
Peace Palace, with "Little Gandhi"
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, Dr. Saroj Thapa, H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony,
Ambassador of India, Ms. Urmila Khodabaks, Board Member,
Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV)
Prof. Nirmala Sharma, Director, The Gandhi Centre and participants
Gandhi March - 2nd October 2019
H.E. Mr. Sheikh Mohammed Belal, Ambassador of Bangladesh
at the Gandhi March
Gandhi March - 2nd October 2019
Gandhi March - 2nd October 2019
Gandhi March - 2nd October 2019
Group photograph at the courtyard of the Peace Palace
Group photograph at the courtyard of the Peace Palace
Welcome by Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, Secretary, Stichting Gandhi Non-Violence Foundation (GNV)
Address by Mr. Erik de Baedts, Director, Carnegie Foundation (Peace Palace)
Address by H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India
Students with their medals
A group photograph with Embassy Officials and Board Members of
Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV)
Planting of the tree in the Peace Palace
Celebrating 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Peace Palace
The Hague
Wednesday, 2nd October 2019
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India address the audience
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India thanking Mr. Erik de Baedts, Director,
Carnegie Foundation (Peace Palace) for his support and contribution for the tree
A plaque with a message of Mahatma Gandhi was placed by the tree was unveiled by
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India, Mr. Erik de Baedts, Director,
Carnegie Foundation (Peace Palace)
Planting of the tree by H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India and
Mr. Erik de Baedts, Director, Carnegie Foundation (Peace Palace)
Planting of the tree by Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani along with
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India
Planting of the tree by Embassy Officials
New Year Reception - Municipality of Utrecht
Stadion Galgenwaard
(FC Utrecht - Stadium)
Utrecht
Thursday, 2nd January 2020
Mrs. Soni Gurnani, Ms. Simone Richardson, Hon'ble Mr. Jan van Zanen, Mayor of Utrecht and
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) at the main entrance of FC Utrecht - Stadium
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF), Mrs. Soni Gurnani, Hon'ble Mr. Jan van Zanen, Mayor of Utrecht,
Ms. Simone Richardson and Mr. Dinesh Gurnani at the reception area of FC Utrecht - Stadium
Vakantiebeurs
(Premier Travel Fair in The Netherlands)
Jaarbeurs
Utrecht
Wednesday, 15th January 2020
Incredible India stall at Vakantiebeurs 2020 (15th - 19th January 2020)
H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India and Hon'ble Mr. Jan van Zanen,
Mayor of Utrecht inaugurated the Incredible India stall
Ms. Mrinalini Kaur Sapra, First Secretary, Embassy of India, Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani,
President, The India Foundation (IF), Dr. Saroj Thapa, Hon'ble Mr. Jan van Zanen,
Mayor of Utrecht, H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India and
Ms. Mariëlle de Vuijst-Hoogendoorn, Municipality of Utrecht
Dr. Saroj Thapa, Hon'ble Mr. Jan van Zanen, Mayor of Utrecht, H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony,
Ambassador of India and Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF)
Festival of Colors - Holi / Phagwa
Shri Krishna School
Utrecht
Tuesday, 10th March 2020
Festival of Colors - Holi / Phagwa - Shri Krishna School, Utrecht
Mr. Shaam Jibodh, Director, Shri Krishna School, Mr. Rajesh Ramnewash,
Chairman, Stichting Hindoe Onderwijs Nederland (SHON) and
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF)
Students of the Shri Krishna School dancing with Ms. Sadhana Lila
Mr. Shaam Jibodh, Director, Shri Krishna School and Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF)
Meeting with H.E. Pradeep Kumar Rawat
Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Embassy of India
The Hague
Wednesday, 20th January 2021
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) with H.E. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rawat,
Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Walk of Hope
"Walk Challenge"
Peace Palace
The Hague
Saturday, 24th April 2021
Videolink Walk of Hope Walk Challenge: 1.5 minute clip
Om Shanti
Remembering Rajyogini Dadi Janki (1916 - 2020)
Zoom Meeting
The Hague
Saturday, April 24th 2021
Remembering Rajyogini Dadi Janki (1916 - 2020)
Together In Action Against Corona
Samen In Actie Tegen Corona
Giro 555
Jaarbeurs
Utrecht
Wednesday, 12th May 2021
Ms. Suzanne Laszlo, Actievoorzitter (Action Chairman),
Mr. Andre Rouvoet, GGD GHOR, Ms. Marion Koopmans, viroloog (virologist)
Ms. Marion Koopmans, viroloog (virologist), Mr. Andre Rouvoet, GGD GHOR
Mr. Dave Gurnani, President, The India Foundation, Mrs. Soni Gurnani and
Ms. Suzanne Laszlo, Actievoorzitter (Action Chairman)
Mr. Dave Gurnani, President, The India Foundation
Hindostaanse Immigratie - 148 jaar
148th Anniversary of arrival of Indians in Suriname
Shri Krishna School
Utrecht
Friday, 4th June 2021
H.E. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and
Mrs. Shruti Rawat welcomed by Drs. Kusum Drigpal-Khasa, Director of Shri Krishna School
Students getting ready for the program
H.E. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mrs. Shruti Rawat,
Mr. Rajesh Ramnewash, Chairman, Stichting Hindoe Onderwijs Nederland (SHON),
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) and guests seated for the program
Setting up the Suriname flag
Setting up the Indian flag
National Anthem played
Address by H.E. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Photo with the Students
Tour to the construction site of the new school
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) with
H.E. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Mrs. Shruti Rawat
International Day Of Yoga
India House
Wassenaar
Saturday, 19th June 2021
H.E. Mr. Fernando Arias, Director General OPCW and his spouse, lights the lamp
Mrs. Karin Mossenlechner, Director Asia Oceania, lights the lamp
Hon'ble Mr. Hilbert Bredemeijer, Deputy Mayor of The Hague, lights the lamp
H.E. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rawat, welcome guests
International Day Of Yoga
International Day Of Yoga
International Day Of Yoga
International Day Of Yoga
International Day Of Yoga
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF), Mrs. Soni Gurnani along with,
H.E. Mr. H. Horinouchi, Ambassador of Japan and his spouse
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) along with
Hon'ble Mr. Hilbert Bredemeijer, Deputy Mayor of The Hague and Mr. Kavish Partiman
H.E. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mrs. Shurti Rawat along
with Mrs. Soni Gurnani and Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF)
Embassy Festival 2021
Lange Voorhout
The Hague
Saturday, 4th September 2021
H.E. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands speaks to
Ms. Sharon of Diplomat TV
H.E. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands with Mrs. Soni Gurnani
and Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, President, The India Foundation (IF) at Indian Embassy Stall
Indian Embassy participated in Embassy Festival 2021 to promote Indian Coffee
Tasting Indian Coffee
Cultural program
H.E. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands with
performers of Maharashtra Mandal Netherlands
Gandhi March
Educating on Mahatma Gandhi and Non-Violence
Rotterdam
Monday, 27th September 2021
Presenting the T-Shirt to H.E. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands
by Mr. Rajesh Ramnewash, Chairman, Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV) and
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, Secretary, Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV) along with
Ms. Shardha Gobardhan DC (Suriname) to begin the first Gandhi March at Shri Saraswatie School in Rotterdam
H.E. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands
flagged off the Gandh March in Rotterdam starting a
week long commemoration of Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations in The Netherlands
The Gandhi March in Rotterdam
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, Secretary, Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV) with
Mr. Frank Kanhai and Mr. Shanti Prakash of Natraj TV
Ms. Hem Vats, Hindi Teacher, The Gandhi Centre, Embassy of India, The Hague along with
Ms. Shantie Jangbahadursing
Ms. Hem Vats, Hindi Teacher, The Gandhi Centre, Embassy of India, The Hague along with
Ms. Shantie Jangbahadursing
Students looking into the questions presented to them by
Ms. Hem Vats, Hindi Teacher, The Gandhi Centre, Embassy of India, The Hague
Students looking into the questions presented to them by
Ms. Hem Vats, Hindi Teacher, The Gandhi Centre, Embassy of India, The Hague
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, Secretary, Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV) presenting
medal to student
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, Secretary, Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV) presenting
medal to student
Group photo along with the students and their medals
Ms. Hem Vats, Hindi Teacher, The Gandhi Centre, Embassy of India, The Hague presenting
medal to Ms. Shanti, Teacher of the Shri Saraswatie School, Rotterdam
Gandhi March
Educating on Mahatma Gandhi and Non-Violence
Almere
Tuesday, 28th September 2021
Group photo along with the students and Ms. Shakoentela Soedamah, Director, Shri Ganesha School, Almere
Ms. Hem Vats, Hindi Teacher, The Gandhi Centre, Embassy of India, The Hague
along with Ms. Shantie Jangbahadursing
Ms. Hem Vats, Hindi Teacher, The Gandhi Centre, Embassy of India, The Hague
Ms. Shakoentela Soedamah, Director, Shri Ganesha School, Almere presenting medal to student
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, Secretary, Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV) presenting medal to student
Ms. Hem Vats, Hindi Teacher, The Gandhi Centre, Embassy of India, The Hague presenting medal to Ms. Shakoentela Soedamah, Director, Shri Ganesha School, Almere
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, Secretary, Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV) with Ms. Shakoentela Soedamah, Director, Shri Ganesha School, Almere and
Ms. Hem Vats, Hindi Teacher, The Gandhi Centre, Embassy of India, The Hague
Ms. Hem Vats, Hindi Teacher, The Gandhi Centre, Embassy of India, The Hague
Ms. Hem Vats, Hindi Teacher, The Gandhi Centre, Embassy of India, The Hague along with Ms. Shantie Jangbahadursing
Students looking into the questions presented to them by Ms. Maltie Ramnath, Teacher of the Shri Ganesha School, Almere
Students looking into the questions presented to them by Ms. Hem Vats, Hindi Teacher, The Gandhi Centre, Embassy of India, The Hague
Ms. Hem Vats, Hindi Teacher, The Gandhi Centre, Embassy of India, The Hague presenting medal to Ms. Maltie Ramnath, Teacher of the Shri Ganesha School, Almere
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, Secretary, Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV) presenting medal to student
Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani, Secretary, Stichting Gandhi Non Violence Foundation (GNV) presenting medal to student
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A businessman with zeal for social and community services, Mr. R. D. D. Gurnani is popularly known as Dave Gurnani.
Due to his passion of serving the society, he initiated and installed the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Utrecht on 2nd October, 2016.
He founded The India Foundation (IF) in order to focus his energy in serving the society.
A businessman with zeal for social and community services, Mr. R. D. D. Gurnani is popularly known as Dave Gurnani.
Due to his passion of serving the society, he initiated and installed the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Utrecht on 2nd October, 2016.
He founded The India Foundation (IF) in order to focus his energy in serving the society.
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