World watches as Israel and India meet on the chessboard F or two weeks, Indians and Israelis were glued to the screen, as Israel’s Chess Grandmaster, Boris Gelfand, took on the four-me World Chess Champion from India, Viswanathan Anand. Aſter a tournament full of suspense, in which Gelfand gave an unprecedented fight to his Indian counterpart, Anand finally won and managed to retain his tle for the fiſth me. The World Championship in Moscow was preceded by a curtain raiser friendly match, held in Delhi in April, between Grand Masters from the two countries. The tournament, organized by the All India Chess Federaon with the support of Embassy of Israel and the Airport Authority of India, was followed closely by chess aficionados from India, Israel and around the world. The India-Israel friendly chess match held in New Delhi in April was a curtain raiser to the World Championship in Moscow June 2012
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World watches as Israel and India meet on the chessboard
F or two weeks, Indians and Israelis were glued to the screen, as Israel’s Chess Grandmaster, Boris Gelfand, took on the four-time World Chess Champion from India, Viswanathan Anand.
After a tournament full of suspense, in which Gelfand gave an unprecedented fight to his Indian counterpart, Anand finally won and managed to retain his title for the fifth time.
The World Championship in Moscow was preceded by a curtain raiser friendly match, held in Delhi in April, between Grand Masters from the two countries. The tournament, organized by the All India Chess Federation with the support of Embassy of Israel and the Airport Authority of India, was followed closely by chess aficionados from India, Israel and around the world.
The India-Israel friendly chess match held in New Delhi in April was a curtain raiser to the World Championship in Moscow
June 2012
Boost to Academic Ties
I n a quest to further enhance academic and IT cooperation between Israel and India,
the Minister of Communications, Information Technology and Human Resource Development, Mr. Kapil Sibal, conducted a two day visit to Israel in April. The Minister called on the President of Israel, Mr. Shimon Peres, to review the bilateral relationship on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Israel. President Peres emphasised the importance of developments in knowledge to serve the needs of mankind and highlighted India's democratic as well as technological achievements. Minister Sibal met the Minister of Communications, Mr. Moshe Kahlon, and discussed possibilities for enhanced
collaboration in IT, wireless broadband, communications and other fields, given Israel’s expertise in these areas. Minister Sibal also met with the Minister of Finance, Dr. Yuval Steinitz, with the Minister of Education, Mr. Gideon Sa'ar, and with Israel's Chairman of the Planning and Budgeting Committee, Prof. Manuel Trajtenberg. In these meetings, both sides agreed in principle to establish a three-year joint program worth $10 million ($5 million from each side), that will bring together Indian and Israeli researchers to carry forward research in areas of mutual interests. Both sides also discussed possibilities of cooperation in R&D by setting up of a Joint Research Fund, with contributions from both Governments. The two Governments further explored ways of enhancing cooperation in higher education, through linkages between academic institutions of both countries. The program will be coordinated by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in India, and by the Israel Science Foundation (ISF). In this context, Minister Sibal welcomed the recent initiative of the Government of Israel to grant scholarships for students from India to pursue post-doctoral programs in universities and research institutions across Israel. Other areas of cooperation that were discussed included renewable and sustainable energies, biomedical sciences, cyber-security and social sciences.
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IT & HRD Minister Kapil Sibal with Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz (Right) and
Minister of Education Gideon Saar (Left) | Photo: Mookie Swartz
Minister Sibal meeting President Peres at his residence in Jerusalem | Photo: Jossef Avi Yair
Working together to save water
T he first Indo-Israel Water Seminar, held in New Delhi in May, was jointly organised by the Ministry of Urban Development
and the Embassy of Israel. A delegation of experts from Israel's national water company, Mekorot, presented in the seminar attended by almost 100 representatives of relevant authorities from across India. Urban Development Minister, Mr. Kamal Nath, appreciated Israel’s water management
technologies and called for further cooperation between the two countries in this crucial field. Minister Nath expressed concern over the growing need for water in the future in view of the rapid pace of urbanisation in India. The Ambassador of Israel, Mr. Alon Ushpiz, emphasised that “In the 64 years of its existence, Israel, located in one of the most arid places on earth, has managed to become virtually independent from rainfall for fresh water supply”. These achievements, he added “have come through technologies that were developed in Israel out of necessity. Experience shows that these technologies are easily adaptable and can highly improve the efficiency of water management across India”.
Boost to Academic Ties
I n a quest to further enhance academic and IT cooperation between Israel and India,
the Minister of Communications, Information Technology and Human Resource Development, Mr. Kapil Sibal, conducted a two day visit to Israel in April. The Minister called on the President of Israel, Mr. Shimon Peres, to review the bilateral relationship on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Israel. President Peres emphasised the importance of developments in knowledge to serve the needs of mankind and highlighted India's democratic as well as technological achievements. Minister Sibal met the Minister of Communications, Mr. Moshe Kahlon, and discussed possibilities for enhanced
collaboration in IT, wireless broadband, communications and other fields, given Israel’s expertise in these areas. Minister Sibal also met with the Minister of Finance, Dr. Yuval Steinitz, with the Minister of Education, Mr. Gideon Sa'ar, and with Israel's Chairman of the Planning and Budgeting Committee, Prof. Manuel Trajtenberg. In these meetings, both sides agreed in principle to establish a three-year joint program worth $10 million ($5 million from each side), that will bring together Indian and Israeli researchers to carry forward research in areas of mutual interests. Both sides also discussed possibilities of cooperation in R&D by setting up of a Joint Research Fund, with contributions from both Governments. The two Governments further explored ways of enhancing cooperation in higher education, through linkages between academic institutions of both countries. The program will be coordinated by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in India, and by the Israel Science Foundation (ISF). In this context, Minister Sibal welcomed the recent initiative of the Government of Israel to grant scholarships for students from India to pursue post-doctoral programs in universities and research institutions across Israel. Other areas of cooperation that were discussed included renewable and sustainable energies, biomedical sciences, cyber-security and social sciences.
Minister Nath addressing the Indo-Israel Water Seminar
Did you know?
Israel is ranked first in the world in usage of recycled water, with over 70% of its waste water recycled and used for irrigation. Almost 50% of Israel’s domestic water requirements are sourced from the sea. Desalination is used in Israel as a key to cope with the increasing demand and diminishing supply of fresh water. Israel is a world leader in pipe leakage reduction, with an average loss of only 12%. Europe holds an average of 25%, and in many other countries the average rises to 30%-40% and more.
Minister of Urban Development, Kamal Nath, meeting Israeli Minister of Industries, Trade and Labour, Shalom Simhon
Urban Development Minister visits Israel
T he visit to Israel in February of Minister of Urban Development, Mr. Kamal Nath, provided a perfect
opportunity for a survey of cooperation between Israel and India in infrastructure development, urbanization and town planning, as well as water treatment, recycling and purification technologies. These issues were discussed in Minister Nath’s meetings with Dr. Uzi Landau, Israel’s Minister for Energy and Water Resources and with Mr. Israel Katz, Minister of Transportation and Road Safety. Both Israel and India are looking into enhancing cooperation in vital areas such as urban renewal, solid waste management, drainage, desalination technology, waste water recycling, technology for water use and metering, financial sustainability of urban water supply, sanitation and sewerage services and more. Minister Nath visited the Shafdan Wastewater Treatment Plant in Rishon Le Zion, the centerpiece of Israel’s world leadership in wastewater treatment technologies, and addressed a business seminar on India’s Urbanisation and Infrastructure Challenges and Opportunities.
Minister of Urban Development, Kamal Nath, meeting Israeli Minister of Industries, Trade and Labour, Shalom Simhon
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Seminar on Two Decades of India-Israel Relationship
T he Observer Research Foundation (ORF), in association with the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) of Tel Aviv University, and in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel, organised in April a two-
day seminar in Delhi on "Two Decades of India-Israel Relationship". Discussions focused on the bilateral relations, challenges common to both countries and key strategic issues. Experts from both sides, led by Dr. Sunjoy Joshi and Mr. Vikram Sood from the ORF and Major General (res.) Amos Yadlin, from INSS, discussed challenges and opportunities for both nations, such as economic developments, advancement in technology, the scourge of terrorism, relations with world powers, the Iranian nuclear threat and more. Both organizations agreed to further these discussions in another meeting in Israel before the end of the year, followed by annual seminars in Israel and in India.
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Record number of 2600 Indian Leaders, Farmers and Businessmen attend Agritech Israel 2012
A gritech Israel 2012, one of the world’s most important exhibitions in the field of agricultural technologies,
brought thousands of keen Indians to Tel Aviv this May. Out of the 7,000 foreign visitors from 115 countries, who converged to find out the latest technologies and inventions to grow better crops, flowers, fish and dairy cows, over 2600 were from India. The exhibition showcased advanced equipment and cost saving technologies, agro industry start ups and other innovations. The programme also provided a platform for interaction between producers, farmers, administrators and experts on agriculture and water management. Indo-Israel relations were at centre stage at this year’s Agritech, which included a special event celebrating 20 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The senior Indian participants in the exhibition included State Ministers of Agriculture from Haryana, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, and BJP president, Mr. Nitin Gadkari.
Israeli Delights for Delhiites
I srael’s no. 1 Celebrity Chef, television food show host and world traveler, Israel
Aharoni, presented Delhi's first Israel Food Week in the Imperial Hotel in April. The chef was in the city also to steer the culinary delights served at Israel’s 64th Independence Day celebration which took place at the Imperial Hotel as well. Of the dishes he presented, Stuffed Vegetables, Majadarah, Hummus Masabacha and Malabi with Pomegranate Syrup and Pistachio were a hit among the Delhi crowd. Chef Aharoni, who pursued his training in Europe and East Asia, is one of the pioneers of haute cuisine in Israel and his name has long become a byword for culinary refinement and creativity.
David Broza ROCKS Delhi
S inger-songwriter David Broza, one of Israel’s top performing artists, gave an enthralling one-time concert before a packed crowd at the Delhi Blue
Frog in May. Broza, who was accompanying his wife, Nili Lotan, a world-class fashion designer, told reporters here: “I tagged along with no plan to play any music, but fans and friends in Delhi insisted that I should”. In 35 years of his music career, Broza has played all over Europe and the Americas but this is his “first trip east of Jerusalem”. Broza’s repertoire includes albums in Spanish, English and Hebrew, many of which have become platinum sellers. Now that he has had a taste of India, Broza hopes to be back. “I hope to hold bigger concerts in several parts of India in the future,” says the star who is a huge fan of Indian music, culture and food.
Embassy Of Israel
3, Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi-110011
Tel: 011-30414500 Fax: 011-30414555 Email: [email protected]
http://delhi.mfa.gov.il/
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Israel Aharoni in one of his popular cooking shows on Israeli TV
David Broza performing at the Delhi Blue Frog in May | Photo: Johnette Iris Stubbs / Iris Photos
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