/ins   This year marks the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948), leader of India’s freedom struggle, who stood for values such as non-violence, truth and peaceful coexistence. Gandhi’s contributions spanned across economics, spirituality, ecology, conflict resolution, politics, human rights, education and more.

/ins The fourth edition of India Day will take place from 1000-1800 hrs on 18 August 2019 in Kaisaniemi Park, Helsinki.

/ins   As part of Indian Navy’s overseas deployment to Africa, Europe and Russia, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash arrived at Helsinki, Finland on 31 July 2019 for a three-day visit. The Ship is part of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet and is under the operational Command of Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, (based at Mumbai). Vice Admiral Mr. Ajit Kumar. He will lead the Indian Navy delegation during the visit. Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar met the Deputy Mayor of Helsinki, Mr. Tomi Sevander and will call on Mr. Jukka Juusti, Permanent Secretary of Defence.

/ins   India Day introduces Finnish people to the many and diverse aspects of Indian art, culture and cuisine on Sunday 26 August, 2018 in Kaisaniemi Park, Helsinki.