THE INDIA FOUNDATION (IF)

Who We Are

We are a non-profit organization, committed to serving the society

What We Do

We work together with local government of the Netherlands and Embassies to organize cultural and business events to create awareness of India in the Netherlands and vice-versa

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

To enter the venue, in accordance with Dutch Covid-19 regulations, you shall carry corona vaccination certificate (digital or in print format)

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)

Click Here to enroll in our Hindi Courses Class 1 by sending an email to info@theindiafoundation.nl

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

Judge Dalveer Bhandari

Addressing the audience

Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani congratulating Judge Dalveer Bhandari

Mr. Wahid Saleh, Hon'ble Mr. Rabin Baldewsingh, Deputy Mayor of The Hague,

H. E. Mr. A.M.J. Sadiq, Ambassador of Sri Lanka,

Mr. R.D.D. Gurnani and Mr. Vinod Sehdev

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Glimpse of What We Did

Mahatma Gandhi Statue Utrecht, Mayor of De Bilt

About R. D. D. Gurnani

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.

About R. D. D. Gurnani

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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